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Château du Puis es Pratx – New to ETTC DIY Series 4

by Lisa LaCount | Mar 17, 2020 | Living in France, Special Events, Uncategorized

Meet another new addition to the Escape to the Chateau DIY club – the Château du Puits es Pratx located in Southern France in the Languedoc (also know as Occitanie) region. According to the owners, Tim and Sasha, it was love at first sight – they came,...

Travel Plans for Easter Amidst Coronavirus Scare

by Lisa LaCount | Mar 10, 2020 | Event, Special Events

WASH YOUR HANDS – USE A TISSUE WHEN TOUCHING OR SNEEZING – DO NOT TOUCH YOUR FACE Here we are counting down the days until the Easter Holidays and all we are hearing on the news is coronavirus in Italy, coronavirus in France, travel alerts, etc etc. Many...

Brocante Hunters! Mark your Calendars!

by Lisa LaCount | Feb 28, 2020 | Decoration, Design, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, French chic, French Food, Renovation, Shabby chic, Special Events

The Largest Fair in Normandy with over 2,000 Vendors : 16-17 May Foire des Andaines, Bagnoles de l’Orne, Normandy. This one is NOT to be missed so plan your trip and get your accommodation before it sells out for this major event! With over 2,000 vendors along a 5km...

LGBT Wedding Venues in France

by Lisa LaCount | Feb 14, 2020 | Chateau, Chateaux Weddings, Design, Escape to the Chateau, Special Events, The Chateau Experience

It’s St Valentine’s Day, a day for romance. If you’re thinking of letting the arrow fly and popping the question the next step will be – where will you tie the knot? Well what’s more romantic than the prospect of a wedding celebration in a château in France...

A Step to the Side. Interview with Mas de Pradié Château Sister, Julia Fulford-Kirby

by Lisa LaCount | Feb 7, 2020 | Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, French chic, Special Events, The Chateau Experience

Julia is the owner of Mas de Pradié in the Aveyron Department of the Midi-Pyrénées. As you may recall, Julia and her Château Sisters were featured on the popular Escape to the Château DIY television series. Q: I understand that as the sole owner of Mas de Pradié, it...

A Mother’s Day Treat at Château de Vaudezert!

by Lisa LaCount | Feb 5, 2020 | Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Event, Living the dream, Special Events, The Chateau Experience

Imagine the brownie points you’d earn if you treated your Mum, Grandmother, or Wife to a four course Sunday lunch and an overnight stay with breakfast at the lovely Château de Vaudezert in Juvigny-sous-Andaine, Normandy! Check in to the Château on Sunday March 22nd...