A new project for the Gallery: the acquisition of Château de Peyraud
09.09.25
We're delighted to share with you the news that we've acquired the magnificent Château de Peyraud in the Rhône Valley, halfway between Lyon and Valence, where we look forward to welcoming you soon!
Perched on its rocky spur like a silent guardian of the Rhone Valley, this château was already watching over its people long before the first wines began to turn golden under the southern sun. Three centuries of history have passed since its walls, built on the ruins of a medieval fortress, exchanged the austerity of ramparts for the elegance of a family home. Today, it stands there, less than an hour from Lyon, sovereign and discreet, offering those who know how to look at it a panorama where time seems suspended.
An exceptional setting, where the pieces in our collection come into their own!
A place where every stone tells a story...
The château welcomes you as you enter a novel. On the garden level, the rotunda ballroom awaits its waltzes, the chapel whispers its secrets, and seven adjoining reception rooms, bathed in light from eighteen French windows, unfurl their 60 meters of grace.
Here, the 18th century has left its mark: Louis XV woodwork, delicate gypseries, blond stone fireplaces, and wallpapers by Zuber which, despite the years, retain their vivid colors. Floors creak underfoot, terracotta tiles gleam in the low-angled light.
... in a field where nature meets stone
Around the château, ten hectares of land stretch out in terraces, mysterious undergrowth and lanes lined with century-old lime trees. A pool, once reserved for nymphs, now invites bathing. Further down, a parterre inspired by a painting byAlbert Gleizes plays with light and shadow, while pruned boxwoods dance around the remains of a forgotten tower.
Why this acquisition?
Because some rare places carry a magic that goes beyond mere beauty. Because we've dreamt of the moments we could share with you as we've strolled its halls and gardens: dinners under the stars, weddings in the rotunda, creative workshops in the former stables, an exceptional night in our guest house... so many experiences for you to discover our finest pieces in an exceptional setting.
Château de Peyraud is not just a new chapter for us. It's an invitation. A promise of encounters and discoveries in a unique setting.
We look forward to meeting you there, helping you discover its secrets, and writing the next pages of its history with you.