Château Pechrigal, Medieval castle in Saint-Clair, France.
The stone castle stands on a hilltop with towers, a dungeon, an inner courtyard, and exposed wooden beams throughout its nineteen bedrooms.
Pierre de Casatou, lord of Saint-Clair province, built this fortified residence during the fourteenth century, naming it Pechrigal, meaning royal hill.
French singer and poet Leo Ferre owned the castle in 1965, adding to its legacy before American businessman John Manchec acquired it in 1998.
The 65-hectare estate includes a swimming pool, tennis court, fitness center, sauna, wine cellar, caretaker house, and produces 4,500 wine bottles annually.
In 2023, owner John Manchec attempted to escape from a Florida prison to return to this castle, which previously failed to sell at auction.
Location: Saint-Clair
GPS coordinates: 44.70733,1.38344
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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