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Sports & Wellness Estate for Sale, French Countryside

64-Hectare Luxury Resort & Wellness Destination · France

Selling Price EUR 25,000,000
Size 64 hectares · 40,000 sqm built
View Countryside, lakes & ponds
Type 28 rooms (18 more in development) · Full resort
Status Operational resort · International sale
Other Features Parking : Estate grounds

Luxury Sports & Wellness Estate for Sale in the French Countryside

A unique luxury sports and wellness estate for sale in the scenic French countryside, set across 64 hectares of green landscapes, ponds and lakes, offered at EUR 25,000,000. This exceptional destination blends luxurious accommodation, natural beauty and a wide range of sporting facilities, suited to nature lovers and those seeking a high-end retreat.

The historic estate dates back to 1860 and spans 640,000 sqm, with a current built area of 40,000 sqm. It offers five main buildings with 28 fully furnished luxurious rooms and 18 further rooms in development, three restaurants, a presidential residence designated as a royal suite for heads of state, a 500 sqm ballroom, a 900 sqm service and kitchen area, meeting rooms and a 100-person lounge.

Originally established over 40 years ago as a 235-room club operating from 1975 to 2014, the estate was re-inaugurated in August 2016 under the patronage of former French President Francois Hollande and has since hosted dignitaries and high-profile events. It is envisioned as a prestigious national resort, comparable in concept to Camp David, with significant scope for further development.

Status

Operational sports and wellness resort, re-inaugurated in 2016. Offered as an international sale.

Accommodation

Five main buildings with 28 fully furnished luxurious rooms and 18 more in development, plus a presidential residence designated as a royal suite for heads of state.

Grounds

640,000 sqm (64 hectares) of green landscapes, ponds and a 30,000 sqm lake, with 40,000 sqm currently built.

Charges

Yearly service charges EUR 150,000.

Location Description and Benefits

The estate sits in the heart of the French countryside, surrounded by green landscapes, ponds and lakes, combining peace and privacy with accessibility to major hubs.

It lies around 55 minutes from Limoges International Airport and 40 minutes from Brive La Roche International Airport, both offering direct flights to major European cities including London, with Bordeaux 2.5 hours away and Paris around four hours.

For an owner or operator, the setting offers a rare blend of heritage, natural beauty and international accessibility, suited to a prestigious clientele and to further luxury development.

Location

  •   Limoges International Airport: 55 minutes
  •   Brive La Roche International Airport: 40 minutes
  •   Bordeaux: 2.5 hours
  •   Paris: 4 hours (400 km)
  •   Direct flights to London and major European cities: From both airports

Property Highlights

  •   Historic estate dating to 1860, spanning 640,000 sqm (64 hectares)
  •   Current built area 40,000 sqm
  •   Five main buildings with 28 fully furnished rooms
  •   18 additional rooms in development
  •   Fine dining, breakfast and live cooking restaurants
  •   Presidential residence as a royal suite for heads of state
  •   500 sqm ballroom and 900 sqm service and kitchen area
  •   Meeting rooms and a 100-person lounge
  •   30,000 sqm lake
  •   Yearly service charges EUR 150,000

Building Features & Amenities

  •   1 tennis court
  •   Football and rugby field
  •   9-hole golf course
  •   Equestrian facilities: 3 outdoor arenas, 3 indoor arenas, stables for 100 horses
  •   2 indoor and 3 outdoor basketball courts
  •   Volleyball and padel courts
  •   Archery range
  •   Yoga, meditation and PomoTherapie spa
  •   Bio ecological farming
  •   30,000 sqm lake

Ideal For

This estate suits investors and operators seeking a landmark sports and wellness resort in Europe, buyers looking for an exclusive retreat for dignitaries, royalty and high-profile guests, and groups pursuing a heritage asset with substantial development potential for villas, residences and hotels.

Investment Appeal

The estate is an operational sports and wellness resort on a historic 64-hectare site, re-inaugurated in 2016 and positioned for a prestigious clientele. A memorandum of understanding is in place with a leading Thai hospitality group to manage the hotel and wellness centre to international standards. With 40,000 sqm currently built and ongoing negotiations for a further 30,000 sqm of luxury villas, residences and hotels, the asset carries significant development upside. Actual returns depend on the operator, the development programme and market conditions.

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