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A Tribute to the Château de Chambord

A Tribute to the Château de Chambord

by | Jan 9, 2020 | Chateau, Chateaux Weddings, Decoration, Design, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, French chic, French chic, Living in France, Living the dream, Renovation, The Chateau Experience

Our website Château Escapes France showcases gorgeous buildings which epitomize the rich and opulent history of France – the french château.  As you have seen on Channel 4s Escape to the Château DIY many – no most – have run into a sad state of...
The Château Sisters of Mas de Pradié

The Château Sisters of Mas de Pradié

by | Dec 13, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, De Stress, Decoration, Design, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, DIY, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Event, French chic, French Food, Living in France, Living the dream, Painting Holidays, Reatreat, Special Events, The Chateau Experience, Weddings

The Petit Château (beautifully coined by the 3 sisters who own it) of Mas de Pradié has been featured on Escape to the Château DIY.  It is located in the beautiful Aveyron region of the Midi Pyrenees which boasts 10 of France’s “Plus Beaux Villages” (Most...
Kick Off to Christmas at the Château de Vaudezert

Kick Off to Christmas at the Château de Vaudezert

by | Dec 3, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, Design, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Sound Therapy, The Chateau Experience, Yoga Holidays

Last Sunday on the first day of Advent we attended a traditional English Christmas lunch at the Château de Vaudezert.  Ideally located in the Orne department of Normandy the Château is very close to the beautiful towns of Bagnoles de l’Orne and Domfront. Our hosts...
Château de Thuriés as seen on Escape to the Château DIY Series 3

Château de Thuriés as seen on Escape to the Château DIY Series 3

by | Nov 26, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, Decoration, Design, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Painting Holidays, The Chateau Experience

For us the Château de Thuriés was a stand out in Channel 4s most recent Escape to the Château DIY Series 3.  Didn’t we all wonder just how Jane was going to successfully paint the mural on the staircase?! The way she achieved the perspective on such a...