Riom, Auvergne 63200

A chateau in the middle of 5 hectares of land, in the northern reaches of the Puy-de-Dôme area. The property is made up of two sets of buildings in the centre of its land: the L-shaped chateau with two wings and the former farm, which still boasts its original appearance though it has been transformed into accommodation. A tree-lined drive leads the visitor from the entrance gate to the various edifices. The south-facing chateau has three levels: a ground floor, first floor and attic level. The door and window surrounds are made of Volvic stone and the roof is made of small flat tiles. The farm includes a vast barn and a two-storey house, both of which have roofs of flat tiles. Lawned areas surround the buildings, dotted with flower beds.