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Chateau St Gaultier, Indre Central France

by Lisa LaCount | Nov 7, 2020 | Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château

Karin Borup and Jesper Moeller bought Chateau St Gaultier in October 2012. The castle itself had been empty for many years, but they started to gently restore the 43 rooms. They didn’t have any water, electricity or heating in the Chateau, but they stayed in an...

At Last! Events to Announce at the Chateaux

by Lisa LaCount | Oct 6, 2020 | Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, Event, Living in France

Even in the midst of this pandemic which is causing, and has caused, chaos and dismay in all of our lives, there is some good news! There is life again at the Chateaux you have seen on Escape to the Chateau DIY. Speaking of which haven’t we all missed seeing...

Insights into Volunteering at a Chateau!

by Lisa LaCount | Sep 23, 2020 | Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, The Chateau Experience

Volunteer your services at a Chateau? How and where do I sign up?! On Channel 4’s Escape to the Chateau we’ve seen the amazing work achieved, and the fun had, by volunteers at various Chateaux including Chateau de Lalande. Earlier this year, Stephanie Jarvis...

The Château de Chambiers in the Pays de la Loire

by Lisa LaCount | Sep 18, 2020 | Chateau, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, French Food, Living the dream

In Anjou-Loire Valley, to dream of sleeping in a Château is not a dream but can be a reality! The charming 18th century Château de Chambiers welcomes you into its beautiful parks and gardens including a beautiful seasonal swimming pool. The decor is elegant, calming...

The Chatelaine of Lalande’s Dress

by Lisa LaCount | Sep 11, 2020 | Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, French chic, The Chateau Experience

In case you missed it, or did not watch Chateau de Lalande’s Cadeaux at the Chateau recently, Stephanie received the gift of a truly amazing, handmade “Sack Gown”. To explain the origin of this term and according to Wikipedia “The sack-back gown or robe à la française...

A New Series of ETTC DIY in 2021 & the Tour de France?!

by Lisa LaCount | Sep 1, 2020 | Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château

According to the folks at Chateau de Saugé they are in for a very busy day next week! Not only is the Tour de France passing locally BUT [on the same day] they are also going to be filming a new series of Escape to the Chateau DIY to be released in 2021! This is...