by Lisa LaCount | Apr 5, 2023 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, Chateau DIY, De Stress, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Event, Health Eating, Reatreat, Special Events, Travel to France, Uncategorized
Our retreat is a special week for those looking forward to relaxing and renewing with new and old friends, to taste delightful food, to travel a bit in the Brittany region and to nurture your body, mind and soul with guided gentle movement experiences. The Chateau is...
by Lisa LaCount | Oct 6, 2022 | Chateaux Weddings, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, Uncategorized
I spotted this painting of Angel Strawbridge on Facebook and I, like so many others, wondered who the talented artist was. After a bit of research I found the very modest Claire Warbeck who was gracious enough to share her story with me. I’m sure you will all be as...
by Lisa LaCount | Sep 14, 2022 | Chateau, Chateau DIY, Escape to the Chateau, Uncategorized
“Whether you dream of a castle, a plot or a shepherd’s hut this informative and entertaining guide will help you find your France” After restoring Château St Ferriol for 22 years, my husband and I were selected for Escape to the Château DIY, a...
by Lisa LaCount | Apr 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
With a long history, the original Château was built on the site of a Roman villa and was burned down by the Huguenots in 1562 who left little remains of the Château and the 13th century chapel. It was then rebuilt between 1590 and 1610. For many years it became home...
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,...