La Mothe Chandeniers: Last Dance
Let's keep dreaming together!
4,699,302 €
net collected
OPEN Campaign
until September 30, 2025
37,111
shareholders and co-Châtelains from 183 countries since 2017
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starting at 102,55 €
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La Mothe Chandeniers is a unique, mysterious, romantic work .
Nicknamed the last Château of the Loire , it comes straight out of a fairy tale, where Nature and Architecture live in perfect harmony.
Saved from abandonment in 2017, under the impetus of Dartagnans , an international community of more than 37,000 co-Châtelains from 183 countries mobilized around the Mothe Chandeniers!
We are entering the final phase of fundraising for our fairytale castle. Thanks to our incredible community and the hard work of our team, we have just reached a major milestone in our preservation and development project.
SAS de la Mothe Chandeniers is now profitable!
This is the culmination of a collective and passionate effort initiated in 2017: the company now has the necessary resources to self-finance its restoration program and develop its cultural and educational project. It will therefore no longer need to open its capital to new shareholders in the years to come.
La Mothe Chandeniers: Last Dance
For the very last time , we are offering you the opportunity to buy shares in the
Mothe Chandeniers , before the final closing of our fundraising.
Whether for you or your loved ones, this final campaign will only be open for a short time.
We hope that it will help finance a new major phase of restoration: clock tower, main courtyard, main staircase or chapel.
We will all choose and vote together at the end of this campaign, which we hope will be historic.
co-Chatellainely yours,
La Mothe Chandeniers
An (already) exceptional 2025 season
The first 6 months of 2025 have been simply magical!
Between absolute record turnover, unprecedented occupancy rates of our eco-lodges and a sharp increase in attendance, La Mothe Chandeniers continues to grow... and is preparing to enter the big leagues.
Turnover side
In just 6 months , we have already exceeded €220,000 , or 70% of the total turnover for the year 2024.
Attendance side
We are seeing an increase of more than 150% in the number of visitors , a spectacular progression.
Eco-lodges side
For this second year of operation, we had the pleasure of welcoming more than 334 families into our little cocoons.
8 years of collective exploits
La Mothe Chandeniers is, above all, an extraordinary human and heritage adventure.
Human side
+ 150,000
Cumulative visitors
+ 37,000
co-Chatellans of 183 countries
+ 80 employees
And so many jobs created or careers launched
Castle side
€5.3 million invested
In equity to revive the
Mothe Chandeniers
+ 100 Million views
La Mothe shines throughout the world
+ 150 TV reports
Dedicated to the
co-Châtelain and their castle
From Genesis to Resurrection
2017 - 2021
Between 2018 and 2021, more than €1.1 million of our own funds were invested in making the château completely secure. Thanks to this extraordinary project, we were able to open the château entrance to the public in record time, increasing our attendance ninefold.
The Castle
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The clock tower
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The entrance porch
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The summit
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The historic orangery
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From abandonment to fame
1932 - 2017
Abandoned for almost 100 years, La Mothe Chandeniers is first and foremost a story of an encounter: that of a castle with its co-Châtelains.
This incredible human adventure has traveled the world and brought together all generations of enthusiasts.
Awarded a green star by the Michelin Guide since 2022, La Mothe Chandeniers is probably the most famous romantic château in the world.
Since its first opening to the public on July 1, 2018, more than 150,000 visitors from around the world have come to discover the incredible magic of the estate.
Today, we have the opportunity to offer a fully immersive experience around our “living ruin”:
thematic visits, unusual accommodation, private bookings, restoration projects and tasting of local products.
From safeguarding to investments
2021 - 2025
After committing all our efforts to saving the château, we have launched a second, decisive phase for La Mothe Chandeniers: that of massive investments in our tourism, educational and cultural project, in order to give us the financial means to develop our restoration programme for the next 20 years.
And what a success!
La Mothe Chandeniers is now proud to be profitable, and therefore in control of its future, thanks to the 5 million euros invested in this extraordinary collective project.
Our park and our scenography
2 hectares of parkland designed for families and curious visitors from all over the world
A unique place, with hectares of nature and architecture just for you.
Our glass and steel orangery
A 400m2 event space (the largest in northern Vienna).
A unique space, elegantly decorated and infinitely modular.
Bar, exhibition, living and meeting place, seminar, conference, wedding and event of all kinds.
Our orangery is one of our most beautiful tools.
Our unusual accommodations
4 eco-lodges nestled in the heart of nature: modern comfort opposite a historic castle
Our unusual accommodations offer our travelers a unique experience in the heart of nature.
The future is ours!
2026 - 2030
Creation of 9 junior suites in the outbuildings of the castle
This third ambitious component aims to continue the restoration of our real estate heritage, while developing an increasingly comprehensive cultural offering with the creation of 9 junior suites in the outbuildings.
A return on investment from the third year of operation
After a first year of operation of our ecolodges, we estimate that the future investment in the restoration of our outbuildings and the creation of 9 junior suites should reach its break-even point as soon as
third year.
We applied a very conservative occupancy rate of 44% with an average price of €130 per night.
Restoration work on the castle and chapel returns
This ambitious fourth part aims to bring us closer to our dream as quickly as possible with the completion of our restoration work on the castle and the chapel.
What if this latest campaign allowed us to gain 10 years in the advancement of our collective project?
Latest fundraising.
Last opportunity to buy back shares.
Thanks to the commitment of our community and all the work accomplished by our teams since 2017, La Mothe Chandeniers is preparing to become financially independent.
This goal was achieved faster than expected.
This marks a decisive turning point in the development of our project.
This victory will allow us to continue to develop alone, without having to resort to new fundraising, nor to opening our capital to new shareholders.
Now is the time to take new shares of your castle.
The projects we dream of financing thanks to you!
With this latest fundraising, we hope to raise the necessary resources to relaunch our next major restoration projects.
This work to preserve our heritage will aim not only to maintain the castle's historical beauty but also to offer a more immersive and captivating visitor experience. Enhance our "romantic ruin" to its climax, preserve the magic of the place where nature and architecture live in perfect harmony while offering a complete and completely secure visitor experience is the dream we have had since the launch of the project.
The restoration of the castle
Finish the Clock Tower
Let's finish the restoration of the majestic Clock Tower, symbol of the resurrection of La Mothe Chandeniers.
The courtyard of honor
With its extraordinary dimensions and iconic architectural elements, the main courtyard is one of the major projects we hope to complete by 2030.
The grand staircase
An emblematic piece of the castle and a true masterpiece of interior architecture, it draws from the famous staircase
" François I " at the Château de Blois.
A place that is currently inaccessible but which could become so thanks to you.
The Chapel
Nestled discreetly in the park, the chapel fascinates with its architecture and its colorful stained-glass windows.
She is just waiting for us to find her light again.
1 share or 1 box purchased = Membership card
2025-2026 FREE!
(+20€ credited to your account for the purchase of a box)
Thanks to you, the story of the most magical castle in the world continues to be written.
Every day, you help to revive La Mothe Chandeniers and pass on this heritage gem to future generations.
Your commitment makes possible an exceptional restoration project and the development of a true tourist destination.
The castle is also yours: you are at home there,
365 days a year.
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You benefit from exclusive advantages thanks to your membership card.
Your personal membership card is much more than just a symbol; it proudly identifies you as a co-Chattelain and gives you access to a whole range of privileges.
Depending on its color, which reflects the number of shares you hold, you benefit from:
Priority access to your castles
Discounts on all our products and experiences (wines, eco-lodges, etc.)
From an exclusive cash back system by crediting your card
To learn all about the membership card, click here .
Last chance to regain shares and increase privileges.
Save 18% on your investment tax!
Your investment entitles you to an 18% tax exemption
So your share of €102.55 comes to €84.09, or €18.46 less. Learn more (official website)
starting at 102,55 €
starting at 102,55 €
Frequently Asked Questions
Would you like to offer a gift voucher (accompanied by a gift box) to a loved one?
That's possible too! All you have to do is purchase a voucher for a third party with the "Ma Part du Château" gift box by clicking on the "invest via gift box" button. All the recipient has to do is activate the box and subscribe to the share.
This simple and secure way allows you to make your loved ones true co-Châtelains and shareholders of this architectural jewel, and participate in its renaissance (Frequently asked questions and tutorial at the bottom of the page).
In the meantime, if you'd like to receive your box as a gift, you can download the gift voucher by clicking here.
Breakdown of your investment in the company's development
How can I subscribe to a share or offer a share purchase voucher (box)?
The share without the box: for yourself or your minor child only.
If you wish to purchase one or more shares for yourself or your minor child, without the box, simply click on the "INVEST" button.
The share with the box: To offer yourself a share purchase voucher with the "Ma Part du Château" collector's box, simply click on the button: "INVEST VIA THE GIFT BOX".
If you would like more than one box, simply indicate the number of boxes you would like to receive on the form.
Inside, you'll find a card with a unique number (16 digits) and a unique code that you'll need to activate the box.
The box must be activated as soon as it is received and before the end of the campaign. After this time, the value of the voucher it represents will be transformed into an anonymous donation to SAS Châteaux Merveilles and the beneficiary of the voucher/box will not benefit from the associated share and will therefore not be a shareholder. The value of the share purchase voucher and the associated delivery charges cannot be reimbursed to the purchaser.
Note 2: Box delivery
Boxes are sent out every month.
For boxes sent outside France, delays may be added due to postal and customs specificities of each country.
Please note that if several vouchers (boxes) are ordered, only one delivery address may be indicated. In order to send the boxes to several different addresses, you will need to repeat the procedure for each box.
The IR PME scheme allows income tax payers to reduce the amount of their tax by 18% of the sums invested in the capital of French and European SMEs.
Official source: https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr...
The amount of the tax reduction is calculated on the basis of payments made during
the following conditions:
✓ Subscription to the initial capital or a capital increase of an unlisted SME (BOI-IR-RICI-90-10-20) before 31 December of the current tax year.
✓ Conservation by the taxpayer of the securities acquired for at least 5 years from the date of subscription.
✓ Be an individual whose tax residence is in France.
✓ Carry forward the investment to the 2042 C tax return.
What amounts?
> €50,000 investment for a single person, i.e. a maximum tax reduction of €12,500
> €100,000 for married or civil union couples (joint taxation) for a maximum tax reduction of €25,000.
Please note that The rate of tax reduction has changed (see table below).
Please note that the tax benefits linked to the IR-PME scheme are not compatible with those linked to an investment via PEA or PEA-PME.
Please note: vouchers purchased for a third party are not eligible for tax relief under IR.
The value of the box is not included in the value of your investment.
Good to know: Parents can claim tax relief on their minor child's share.
To find out more about the IR PME scheme, see Taxation 1. What are the tax benefits of investing? section of the FAQ.
Warning: This page is intended as a guide only and should not be used as a substitute for official (up-to-date) texts. Taxpayers remain solely responsible for their own tax returns. The income tax return filed with the tax authorities depends on the asset situation of each subscriber. As SAS Château de la Mothe Chandeniers is not a tax consultancy, we recommend that you contact the appropriate institutions for advice on these issues.
Where can I find my tax receipt/subscription form?
Your tax receipt corresponds to your subscription form. It will be issued and sent by email at the end of the investment campaign.
How to save tax on your investment ?
Our FAQ
The box, the share - how does it work? Questions about how the investment works (for you, a relative, a minor child, etc.)? What do I gain by investing in this project? What does being an investor involve and what are the risks?
We answer all the most frequently asked questions in our FAQ, which you can find below:
Warning: investments present a significant risk of partial or total loss of capital, as well as a risk of illiquidity.
If you have any questions about the risks associated with investing, please refer to the FAQ: What does being an investor entail and what are the risks?