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How much does maintenance cost for a chateau?

Maintenance costs and expenses represent a significant sum, corresponding to at least 20,000 euros per year for a medium-sized chateau, about 80,000 euros for a bigger chateau, or even 100,000 to 150,000 euros for a very big chateau with employed permanent staff (such as a gardener, handyman, etc…).



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