Château de Détilly – Le Jardin de France
With a long history, the original Château was built on the site of a Roman villa and was burned down by the Huguenots in...
Young Master Strawbridge Cooks His Omelette
In response to his sister’s Elderflower Champagne - and so as not to be outdone - Arthur makes an omelette using Borage...
Christmas in France
Christmas in France means magical Christmas markets, exceptional illuminations and of course, the chance to indulge in some...
It’s Harvest Time in Normandy
It’s harvest time in Normandy - not wine but apples and pears. Recently, I was at our local brico (DIY) shop and in the...
The Dream of Owning & Renovating a Château
If Escape to the Château had been on the television 10-15 years ago I am convinced that my husband and I would have become...
Renovations are Underway at Château Trois Cloches
Chris and Jolyon are amongst the latest chatelains you have seen on the recent series of Château DIY. They met whilst...
Once upon a time at Château de Garrevaques
“Once upon a time...there was a girl who lived in a pink castle surrounded by sunflower fields. Under the summer trees,...
The Covid Effect on Chateau Sales
A Daily Mail article revealed the devastating effect that Covid 19 had on the chateaux for sale market, positive for buyers...
The Unsolved Mystery of Rennes le Château
Rennes le Château though small, with a population of just 70 inhabitants, has been known for decades throughout France and...
La Chatelaine of LaLande by Claire Warbeck
The talented artist Claire Warback has been busy and I believe she has found her new career. You recall her recent...