by Stephan LaCount | Jan 17, 2020 | Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Event, Living in France, Living the dream, Special Events
I received for Christmas what is personally – without a “château” of a doubt (LOL) the most unique and wonderful gift ever from my thoughtful and loving wife. You may be aware that Lisa and I are the administrators of the Châteaux Escapes France website and...
by Lisa LaCount | Jan 15, 2020 | Chateau, Event, French Pastries, Living the dream, Special Events
If you REALLY want to make an impression on your sweetheart look no further! Hop aboard the cross channel ferry (crossing details below) and arrive in Normandy at the fabulous Château de Vaudezert for a 3 night long weekend full of romance and gourmet fantasy...
by Lisa LaCount | 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...
by Lisa LaCount | 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...
by Lisa LaCount | Nov 24, 2019 | DIY, French Food, Health Eating, Living in France, Living the dream
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...
by Lisa LaCount | Jul 28, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Living in France, Living the dream, Special Events, The Chateau Experience
This blog will appeal to all the fans of Escape to the Château DIY. We all watch with interest as the blessed châteaux owners forge on with their labours of love, sometimes going it alone, sometimes enlisting the help of the magnificently knowledgeable Dick...