 In the 1980s, the Château was again sold to be the private country residence of Lionel Leroy, who was the former managing director and son of the founder of the French DIY chain Leroy Merlin.It was Monsieur Leroy who restored the Château to its original glory by carrying out some vital repair work.Monsieur Leroy also converted the main Château building from private use to a hotel during the 1990s and began renovations to the impressive 18th-century stable block, now named 'Ecurie'.