Château de Pontié

The Château de Pontié invites you to fully immerse yourself in nature, in the heart of a private farm estate spanning more than 100 hectares, just a few minutes from Toulouse. Surrounded by forests, meadows, and a lake all to yourself, this beautiful 18th-century mansion—a quintessential example of Gascon architecture with its elegant red bricks—offers you a true haven of peace.

Renovated with passion by its owners, this spacious family home exudes a warm and authentic atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to get together for a vacation or a weekend getaway with family or friends, far from the hustle and bustle, living in harmony with nature.

The castle can comfortably accommodate up to 15 people, host weddings and events for up to 50 guests, and allow an additional 20 people to camp freely in the grounds.

Just a few minutes from Toulouse, this 100-hectare estate offers you a complete change of scenery.

Comprising 60 hectares of grain fields and 40 hectares of forest, the property is fully fenced. You can therefore safely explore the treasures of this beautiful, tree-lined forest—much to the delight of the children.
You’ll find the brick arch of the 18th-century fountain that draws water from a spring, spot a herd of deer or wild rabbits as you round a bend in a path, or take a stroll along the shores of the 4-hectare private lake nestled within the forest.

Within the estate, a 7-hectare park has been landscaped; it features a swimming pool, secured by a certified safety fence, and is discreetly set among the natural surroundings 125 meters from the house.

Enter the main courtyard through the gate topped by a brick pediment and step into the château through the connecting vestibule. Your gaze is immediately drawn to the magnificent view of the park. Notice, above the staircase, the bust of the Count of Chambord, son of the Duchess of Berry and a descendant of the House of Bourbon, who could have been King of France. This bust bears witness to the distant legitimist past of the family that welcomes you.

To the left of the entrance, the large living room welcomes you with its monumental fireplace. Adjacent to it, the “Parc” living room has a French door that opens onto the park. This room can also accommodate seminars for up to 20 people.

To the right of the entrance, the red-brick dining room can seat 24 people around its oval table.

The dining room is connected to the kitchen by a hallway and to a fully equipped pantry.

As the sole guests during your stay, you can organize your family gathering exactly as you’d like.

The Château de Pontié welcomes you to rooms decorated with elegant simplicity, offering all the comforts you need to relax. They can comfortably accommodate 15 people.

Room Details:

On the first floor, to the right of the staircase, on the east side:

• Chambre Blanche: Sleeps 2 – 1 queen-size bed (160 cm) + bathroom with tub and toilet
• Gray Room: 2 guests – 2 twin beds (90 cm) + bathroom with tub and toilet
• Large bedroom: Sleeps 4—1 double bed (140 cm) and 1 sofa bed + bathroom with shower and toilet

On the 1st floor, to the left of the staircase, on the west side:

• Cathar Room: 2 people – 1 queen-size bed (160 cm) + bathroom with shower (no toilet)
• Sunset Room: Sleeps 3—1 queen-size bed (160 cm) and 1 single bed (90 cm) + bathroom with a tub and separate toilet
• Tower Room: 2 people – 2 twin beds (90 cm)

Each room is unique, and all are furnished with antique family pieces. One of them is decorated in the Gustavian style, reflecting the fact that the current owner’s mother was of Dutch descent.
All the rooms offer a magnificent view of the park.

Pontié Castle tells a long story that could be summed up by the phrase “roots and wings.”

Pontié, the place where our roots lie: from 700,000 to 200,000 years ago, prehistoric humans lived on this Middle Terrace of the Garonne.

There, they carved the quartzite pebbles washed up by the floods into tools: bifaces, small axes, scrapers . . . You can find them in freshly plowed fields.

Pontié, where the wings of the future are being designed: The town of Cornebarrieu is home to numerous aerospace subcontractors. It borders Blagnac, home to Airbus’s headquarters and its Jean-Luc Lagardère plants, as well as such prestigious companies as Latécoère, Safran, ATR, and Thalès Cryogénie …

The Château de Pontié and its grounds are a peaceful retreat surrounded by a fenced-in farm estate covering about 100 hectares. Executives from Airbus, among others, frequently held management and work seminars there.

Like many of these large country homes, Pontié is the result of successive renovations, with each generation leaving its mark on the house.

The main body of the castle dates from the first half of the 17th century and underwent major renovations in the 19th century. The presence of three gun ports and certain structural elements attests to the defensive functions of an earlier structure, likely a fortified farmhouse built during the Wars of Religion, of which only these remains are left.

The castle appears in the form it still has today on Cassini’s maps (drawn between 1757 and 1790).

Chantal de Malefette’s great-grandparents, the current owners, purchased Pontié in 1899. She inherited it at the age of 18 following her father’s death.

Five years later, she married Gilles de Thierry de Faletans.

Since then, they have devoted their entire lives to keeping Pontié thriving while remaining attentive to the world around them. As a result, Gilles served as mayor of his town for 39 years.

The family of Chantal de Malefette donated a Capitoul to the city of Toulouse. These dignitaries—first eight and later twelve in number—governed the city from 1147 until 1789.

Chantal’s mother came from a prominent Dutch family, the van Nispen tot Sevenaer, who were listed in the Gotha. The Gustavian furniture in the Gray Room comes from this lineage. She was also descended from Anselme du Breuille. This knight took part in the First Crusade in the year 1096, which ended with the capture of Jerusalem on July 15, 1099.

Like all French people, the Faletans have ancient origins. They are descended from the Pepinid family (Arnoul, 582–640). The Carolingian dynasty emerged from this family with Charles Martel (688–741). The most famous Carolingian is Charlemagne. Originally from Franche-Comté, the Faletans family takes its name from the village of Falletans near Dôle.

It appointed Claude-Louis de Falletans (1679) as governor of the Order of St. George of Burgundy, which the lords of Faletans had joined as early as 1487.

By letters dated April 1712 from King Louis XIV, the lands and seigneuries of Bussy, Thiéfrans, Larnoz, and Fontenelles in Franche-Comté were elevated to the rank of marquisate under the name of Falletans.

Closer to home, Nicolas, Marquis de Faletans (1842–1888), had married Princess Olga Naryshkina and divided his time between Paris and St. Petersburg. He divorced, and Olga went on to marry Alexandre Dumas, Jr., in her second marriage.

Nicolas, a friend of Victor Hugo and Alexandre Dumas, Sr., was passionate about hunting. That is how he became friends with the hunting guide William Cody, known as “Buffalo Bill,” who invited him to go elk hunting in the Rocky Mountains in the United States of America.

Buffalo Bill gave Nicolas (whom he had nicknamed “Balle au Cœur”) two rifles, which are on display in Pontié.

Renting a house in Pontié for a vacation is like stepping back in time!

Whether you’re a fan of culture, history, science, sports, or fine dining, the Toulouse region is a dream destination!

Toulouse, nicknamed the “Pink City,” is steeped in history. Stroll through the narrow streets of downtown and discover architectural treasures such as the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, the Capitole, Saint-Étienne Cathedral, the Musée des Augustins, and the Bemberg Foundation in the splendid Assézat mansion!

It is also a young, lively, student-filled, and dynamic city—the capital of the aerospace industry, home to the Cité de l’Espace, Aéroscopia, and Airbus.

From Pontié, you can quickly reach the Gers region, home to the legendary Gras Market in Samathan. You can also cruise along the Canal du Midi, go hiking in the Ariège Pyrenees, or visit the Cathar castles at Montségur, Roquefixade, and more…

The City of Carcassonne, a World Heritage Site, is just one hour from Pontié. And the Mediterranean Sea is two hours away.