by Lisa LaCount | Nov 29, 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 | Nov 8, 2022 | Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, French chic
If Escape to the Château had been on the television 10-15 years ago I am convinced that my husband and I would have become Château owners. When Channel 4 is airing Château DIY my day revolves around scheduling to be in front of the television with a glass of wine in...
by Lisa LaCount | Oct 21, 2022 | Chateau, Chateau DIY, Chateaux Weddings, Decoration, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, Event
Chris and Jolyon are amongst the latest chatelains you have seen on the recent series of Château DIY. They met whilst working for the Foreign Office in 2008 and discovered their mutual lifetime dream of owning a Château.. In pursuit of the Château experience they...
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 | Nov 19, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, The Chateau Experience
Recently featured on Escape to the Château DIY Series 3. The Château Flore has been in the family for many years and was only opened to the public in the year 2000. The Château is well worth a visit for the astounding 90 varieties of hydrangeas and the maze alone....