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 6, 2020 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Event, French Food, French Pastries, Reatreat, Special Events, The Chateau Experience
Happy new year to all our readers! The festive season is behind us and we start the new year – and in this case the new decade! Many of you will agree that it can be a somewhat bleak time of the year; the weather is not great, that wonderful time of the year...
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 | Aug 12, 2019 | Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Special Events, The Chateau Experience, Weddings
It seems that elopements are on the rise! It is no longer just for couples creeping out during the night to tie the knot with their forever love without the knowledge or approval of friends and family. Many factors have altered the way couples think about eloping:...