Although one pigeonnier on the property has already been converted, a second is ripe for renovation. These structures for raising pigeons once conveyed the property owner's status and were considered a display of wealth. The game birds were considered a delicacy.
Vintners may choose to spend their time attending to the 2.5 acres of vineyards, which produce about 5,000 bottles of wine a year. Talk about having a house wine.
The accompanying equipment, including a vat and press, is available for optional purchase, as are the home furnishings and agricultural equipment.
A caretaker's house of 1,615 square feet features a living room, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. A three-level outbuilding provides another 1,615 square feet of space with a living room, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
The remaining structures include a barn that could be converted into a home, three buildings currently under renovation, an old tobacco barn and a 1,291-square-foot house.
Gourdon has a well-preserved historic district, making it a popular tourist stop. A church towers above streets lined with medieval houses. The ruins of a castle and ancient gates used for defensive purposes are among the sights.
