
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...

Young Master Strawbridge Cooks His Omelette
In response to his sister’s Elderflower Champagne - and so as not to be outdone - Arthur makes an...

Christmas in France
Christmas in France means magical Christmas markets, exceptional illuminations and of course, the...

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...

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...

Renovations are Underway at Château Trois Cloches
Chris and Jolyon are amongst the latest chatelains you have seen on the recent series of Château...

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....

The Covid Effect on Chateau Sales
A Daily Mail article revealed the devastating effect that Covid 19 had on the chateaux for sale...

The Unsolved Mystery of Rennes le Château
Rennes le Château though small, with a population of just 70 inhabitants, has been known for...

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...

Dick and James Strawbridge on Sustainable Living
Prolific writer Dick Strawbridge was recently interviewed alongside co-author (and son) James...

Normandy Parma Parcels Courtesy of Chateau de Vaudezert
The Saturday recipe is brought to you by the Chateau de Vaudezert in Normandy and is aptly named...

Novice Artist Paints Angel Strawbridge
I spotted this painting of Angel Strawbridge on Facebook and I, like so many others, wondered who...

“The Temple of Love” at Chateau Saint Georges
Ah “The Temple of Love” what thoughts does this name conjure up in your mind? The Greek Goddess...

Focus on Basse Normandie
Over the coming weeks we will be showcasing the Regions of France with a view to assisting you...

The Unsung Chateau DIYers
Escape to the Chateau and ETTC DIY has given hopeful chateaux buyers the courage to take “le...

Chateau de Sommesnil on the Alabaster Coast
The Chateau de Sommesnil is located in the area of Normandy known as the Caux, the Alabaster Coast...

Dick and Angel the “It” Power Couple
Step aside Harry and Meghan, David and Victoria the Strawbridges are Channel 4’s “It” Power...

Château les Bernards
It’s always exciting when we are introduced to new faces and venues on Château on series 4 of...

The Enchanted Childhood of Arthur and Dorothy
As all fans of Escape to the Chateau are well aware, when the family showed up with the key to the...