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BNPS.co.uk (01202) 558833. <br />
Pic: HélèneRollandSothebysRealty/BNPS<br />
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Be King of your own castle? <br />
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An incredible French castle that once served as a prison which the Marquis de Sade escaped from is on the market for £3.85m (4.25m euros).<br />
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The historic Miolans Castle sits almost 550m above sea level on a rocky cliff in the Bauges mountains with a breathtaking 180-degree view that includes Mont Blanc.<br />
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In 1772, when the fortress served as a prison, it was home to the infamous writer and pervert the Marquis de Sade for four months before he escaped while the guards were eating dinner.<br />
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Parts of the castle date back to the 11th century and it was classified as a historic monument in 1944.<br />
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In more recent times, some of the castle has been refurbished to form a grand home with parquet flooring, wood panelling and stained glass windows, while other parts have been open to the public to explore the history of the site.

BNPS.co.uk (01202) 558833.
Pic: HélèneRollandSothebysRealty/BNPS

Be King of your own castle?

An incredible French castle that once served as a prison which the Marquis de Sade escaped from is on the market for £3.85m (4.25m euros).

The historic Miolans Castle sits almost 550m above sea level on a rocky cliff in the Bauges mountains with a breathtaking 180-degree view that includes Mont Blanc.

In 1772, when the fortress served as a prison, it was home to the infamous writer and pervert the Marquis de Sade for four months before he escaped while the guards were eating dinner.

Parts of the castle date back to the 11th century and it was classified as a historic monument in 1944.

In more recent times, some of the castle has been refurbished to form a grand home with parquet flooring, wood panelling and stained glass windows, while other parts have been open to the public to explore the history of the site.