The cultural centre

The cultural centre brings together a large library, an events hall, a glass conservatory, two kitchens and four guest bedrooms. Its mix of shared rooms and accommodation offers a starting point for a retreat centre, residential courses, seminars and cultural activities.

The peaceful setting also lends itself to creative residencies, wellbeing retreats and time away together.

695 m² + 140 m²

Approximately 695 m² of main floor area, plus a 140 m² glass conservatory.

4 en-suite bedrooms, with room to grow

Four guest bedrooms with private bathrooms, plus potential for more accommodation within the building.

300 m² & 176 m² halls

A large library and an events hall, plus other gathering spaces.

Two equipped kitchens

Facilities for everyday meals and shared stays.

1 Gbit/s fibre internet

Ethernet sockets in every room.

Geothermal heating & solar

Underfloor heating, insulation and 30 grid-connected photovoltaic panels.

The glass conservatory opens the centre to the changing light and views of the meadows and hills. Together with the pergola, it offers places to gather, pause and enjoy the surroundings, from quiet mornings to evenings together.

The cultural centre includes a library hall of around 300 m², a 176 m² events hall, a spacious gathering area and a 140 m² glass conservatory. These rooms offer different settings for seminars, retreats, exhibitions, workshops and cultural activities.

Four guest bedrooms, each with two beds and a private bathroom, provide accommodation for visitors or course participants. Two equipped kitchens make it easy to organise meals alongside activities in the halls and shared rooms.

The centre’s generous interiors offer scope to create more accommodation while retaining the halls and shared spaces that make it distinctive.

Conversion would depend on the proposed layout and the necessary permissions.

The cultural centre was designed with energy efficiency and comfort in mind. Good insulation and its position partly set into the hillside help moderate indoor temperatures. A ground-source heat pump supplies underfloor heating, while the glass conservatory has automatically controlled ventilation openings and shading. Thirty grid-connected photovoltaic panels currently generate around €3,700 a year in income.

The French energy assessment for the cultural centre is unclassified (DPE vierge), because the building was not continuously occupied and the consumption data could not support a rating.

The centre has welcomed concerts, theatre, exhibitions, readings, retreats and other gatherings for many years. Its history grew from a wish to make books, ideas and culture accessible beyond the cities. Wheelchair-access facilities help welcome a wider range of visitors.

The cultural centre can be purchased with the swimming pool, garden areas, agricultural outbuilding and some or all of the estate’s 45.86 hectares.

These are optional additions, with the final price depending on what you choose to include.

Meadows and open hill views give Casa Europea a peaceful rural setting for focused work, creative activity and longer stays. Gardens and outdoor spaces can become part of everyday life at the centre.