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Christmas in France

by Lisa LaCount | Nov 17, 2023 | Chateau, Decoration, Decoration, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Event, French Food

Christmas in France means magical Christmas markets, exceptional illuminations and of course, the chance to indulge in some serious food appreciation. At this time of year towns, villages and cities across France arrange a brilliant array of festivities, special...

It’s Harvest Time in Normandy

by Lisa LaCount | Oct 10, 2023 | Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, French Food, Health Eating, Living in France, Living the dream, The Chateau Experience, Travel to France

It’s harvest time in Normandy – not wine but apples and pears. Recently, I was at our local brico (DIY) shop and in the car park saw a large van – a mobile press to process locally grown Normandy apples and pears. The state-of-the-art equipment allows...

Young Master Strawbridge Cooks His Omelette

by Lisa LaCount | Sep 20, 2023 | Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, French Food

In response to his sister’s Elderflower Champagne – and so as not to be outdone – Arthur makes an omelette using Borage Flowers? Borage what?! I for one had never heard of them so I looked them up. According to bbc.co.uk: “Borage is a plant with blue...

Château for Sale in South West France

by Lisa LaCount | Aug 10, 2023 | Chateau, Chateau DIY, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, The Chateau Experience, Uncategorized

This property is a “Maison de Maître” (master’s house). These properties typically date to the 17th to 19th century and were home to the rich middle class. They resemble small chateaux in style but are less costly to maintain and heat. This particular 17th century...

Chateau DIY : Edward & Anna Living the Dream

by Lisa LaCount | Jun 13, 2023 | Chateau DIY, Chateaux Weddings, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, Living the dream, Special Events, The Chateau Experience, Uncategorized

We all recognise Edward and Anna who we’ve enjoyed watching on the Channel 4 Series of Escape to the Chateau DIY. Since 2007 Edward and Anna have been sympathetically and beautifully restoring the 15th Century Château Lagorce, located 25 minutes from Bordeaux. The...