A Spring Recipe from Gascony
We recently posted a recipe from Michelin Star Chef Guillaume of Restaurant 1131 located at Abbaye de la Bussiere. It proved hugely popular so we decided to start a regular offering of “secret” recipes from innovative chefs. Today we would like to introduce you to...
Wellness & Yoga Retreat Chateau de la Rongere Jun 20-27
2020 is the decade where tourists of all ages are no longer opting for “adrenaline thrill seeking” holidays but instead they are desperately looking for respite from the whirlwind of their everyday lives. In this day and age, we are all taking an active role in...
Harvest Time in Normandy
It’s harvest time in Normandy – not wine but apples and pears. Yesterday 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...
Yoga is NOT Just for Women
Why are the majority of yoga class attendees women when most of the ancient yogis who formulated yoga were men?! The benefits of gentle yoga can be enjoyed by both men and women: Reduces stress – Life in the current day can cause significant stress. Studies have...
For the Love of French Pastries
Last weekend we met friends for lunch on the coast of Normandy. Having previously discussed the French love for lunch we were foolish enough to simply show up at a seafood restaurant which had been recommended to us. One look in the window and we knew what the...
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Jul 9, 2020 Young Miss Strawbridge Makes Elderflower Champagne. Read More
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Jul 5, 2020 Chateau de Bourneau Floral Decorating Event. Read More
Jul 4, 2020 Renovating a decaying neoclassical French Chateau is the ultimate dream, right? Read More
Jul 3, 2020 Abbaye de la Bussiere is Open for Sunday Brunch. Read More
Jul 2, 2020 Chateaux are opening again for business! Read More
Jul 1, 2020 November 13-15 Luxury Wedding Exhibition Event in Provence. Read More
Jun 30, 2020 A Game of Croquet at Chateau de Lalande or a Picnic at Chateau de la Motte Husson? Read More
Jun 29, 2020 Artist Claire Warbeck paints Stephanie Jarvis. Read More
Jun 28, 2020 Escape to Chateau de Villette in Burgundy Post Lockdown. Read More
Jun 27, 2020 A Message to Dick and Angel from Australia. Read More
Jun 26, 2020 The Angel Inspired Caravan! Read More
Jun 25, 2020 The Temple of Love at Chateau Saint Georges. Read More
Jun 24, 2020 Chateau de la Puisaye is Open for Visitors. Read More
Jun 23, 2020 Fantasy Bedrooms! Read More
Jun 22, 2020 Marie Wiik shares a floral technique from Chateau de Lalande. Read More
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Jun 20, 2020 New Series: Follow the Renovations. Read More
Jun 19, 2020 Wonderful Wednesday Offers from Dick and Angel. Read More
Jun 18, 2020 A Tale of Two Chateaux!! Read More
Jun 17, 2020 A Portrait of Dick Strawbridge by Claire Warbeck. Read More
Jun 16, 2020 “Coronavirus restrictions are being lifted” Emmanual Macron. Read More
Jun 15, 2010 France Opens its Borders Today. Read More
Jun 13, 2020 The Marriage of Figaro is coming to Chateau de Lalande. Read More
Jun 12, 2020 France opens to Visitors from Europe from Monday! Read More
Jun 11, 2020 Escape to the Chateau Makes the TV Choice Awards Shortlist! Read More
Jun 10, 2020 19 Hours – A Day in the Life of a Wedding Planner/Chef. Read More
Jun 9, 2020 A Chateau Filled with Tango and Peonies. Read More
Jun 8, 2020 A Partial Tour of Château du Doux. Read More
Jun 7, 2020 Dick and Angel’s “A Year at the Chateau” coming October 2020. Read More
Jun 6, 2020 Practicum Dancing at Chateau de Lalande. Read More
Jun 5, 2020 Fab Portrait of Angel Strawbridge. Read More
Jun 4, 2020 Live from a Mystery Chateau!!! Read More
Jun 3, 2020 A Drone’s Eye View of Chateau de la Basmaignee. Read More
Jun 2, 2020 The Strawbridge Family Picnic Home Video. Read More
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Recent Posts
Young Miss Strawbridge Makes Elderflower Champagne
The Covid Effect on Chateau Sales
La Chatelaine of LaLande by Claire Warbeck
“The Temple of Love” at Chateau Saint Georges
The Unsung Chateau DIYers
Tuna and Avocado Flan Courtesy of Chateau de Vaudezert
“Wonderful Wednesday” Offers from Dick & Angel Strawbridge
Dick Strawbridge Portrait by Artist Claire Warbeck
The Covid 19 Impact from the Perspective of a Chateau in France
Gâteau Rose Cake Brought to you by Château de la Basmaignée
