A charming former orphanage, enhanced by grace

A pastoral paradise seeking its heavenly guardian!

This property comprises several buildings set within a wooded park, all arranged around a remarkable structure: the former Saint-Georges Orphanage, founded in 1899 by Madame Tocque.

In the 1930s, the establishment was taken over by the Brothers of Saint Gabriel.

Boasting imposing cut-stone architecture, the main residence stands out for its elegant symmetrical façade, refined dormer windows, and a sculpted pediment a feature steeped in history and a testament to a prestigious past.

With its exceptional interior volumes spread across several levels, the property offers an ideal setting for creating a unique, high-end venue for weddings, gala evenings, and corporate seminars.

The extensive outbuildings and facilities also offer the potential for conversion into a hotel complex or a holiday camp center.

Thanks to its original layout, the estate boasts impressive accommodation capacity, featuring 22 bedrooms each with a private bathroom a major strategic asset for hosting guests during large weddings or residential seminars.

The rear of the building opens onto a vast green space, complemented by a single-story extension with large windows; this area is perfect for hosting grand reception halls ideal for large banquets?as well as seminar spaces set in a bucolic atmosphere.

The site also includes a spacious professional kitchen, ready to be fitted out for high-end catering services or to meet the needs of a future restaurant. For nature lovers, the property features a set of charming, historic greenhouses and outbuildings ripe for renovation ideal for creating a winter garden, an artist’s studio, or innovative, unique spaces.

Adding further value, the property includes over 1,500 m² of outbuildings and annexes, offering the potential to create storage areas, independent staff accommodation, or workshops tailored to your specific needs and vision.

The icing on the cake:

A magnificent chapel located near this former orphanage and now owned by the municipality stands as a miniature replica of the Saint-Front Cathedral in Périgueux, lending the site a solemn, deeply romantic atmosphere.

This unique feature opens up possibilities for hosting civil or religious wedding ceremonies and staging photo shoots of rare elegance.

The site’s authenticity, combined with the serenity of its outdoor spaces, is sure to appeal to clients seeking prestige and exclusivity.

ENERGY RATING: D / CLIMATE RATING: D

Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on energy prices from 2021, 2022, and 2023: between €14,740 and €19,950.

Information regarding the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website for the relevant areas: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Sabrina Denis

EI RSAC 450 708 813 Périgueux

Tel : 06.79.70.24.58

Mail : sabrina.denis@espaces-atypiques.com