by Lisa LaCount | Jan 5, 2020 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, De Stress, Escape to the Chateau, Health Eating, Reatreat, Sound Therapy, Special Events, Yoga Holidays
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...
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 | Dec 12, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, Chateaux Weddings, Design, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Event, Special Events, Tea Room
You recently met the charming owners of the 17th Century Château de Saugé on Series 3 of Escape to the Château DIY. In 2020 the Château will become an Event Venue offering Chambre D’hôtes and a self contained apartment which is currently ready to accept bookings! ...
by Lisa LaCount | Dec 5, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, Chateaux Weddings, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, The Chateau Experience
Originally built in 1860 with the south wing being added in 1890 the Château la Grande Maison is situated just south of Saumur in the Loire Valley between the market towns of Thouars and Loudun. It is convenient to the Tours and Poitiers airports (less than 1 hr) and...
by Lisa LaCount | 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...
by Lisa LaCount | Nov 29, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, French chic, The Chateau Experience
2020 Escape to the Château DIY Map With 400 More Châteaux Château d’Humieres Château Flore Chateau de la Rongère Château des Lys Château de Lucheux Chateau de la Puisaye Click for Escape to the OTHER DIY Chateaux Château de Montvason Le Vieux Château --> Château de...