Chateau Gossip

19/05/2023

Chateau DIY : Living the Dream
New 8 part series starting on Sunday 21st May at 8:00 pm on More 4! This spinoff will feature eight one-hour long specials each dedicated to one of the Chateaux owners we all followed on the main series of Chateau DIY. https://chateauxescapesfrance.com/chateau-diy-living-the-dream

17/11/2020

No need to apologize Dick! Dick Strawbridge defends himself following show’s return. Hello Article https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20201116100936/escape-to-the-chateau-dick-strawbridge-defends-quentin-pronunciation-show/?fbclid=IwAR2Un4Hoyr7TbeBxlMyIgVEXLTD9bS5HbZb16UjrDs8qORxD8HESSm8o2Mg

Dick Strawbridge took to Twitter to chat about the episode and give behind the scenes details

30/10/2020

The ladies of Lalande. Don’t they look fab? View https://youtu.be/9JBHUkUhEj8

Lalande goes back in time to the Medieval Ages as Sian Vendette of Vendetta Couture brings her magnificent gowns for the women of Lalande to try. We all beco...

16/10/2020

The Chatelaine of Lalande at Age 12. Stephanie gets her O Level French result on her birthday. Read https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=4576314485774083&set=gm.259691682099689

14/10/2020

Just Loved this Photo of Angel and had to share it. Dick and Angel’s 10th anniversary of meeting. Photo https://www.facebook.com/Chateaudelamottehusson/photos/a.1106365409385538/3464547610233961/

It was 10 years ago last night that Dick & I first met..

It's NOT our anniversary.. infact I was hosting our lovely mutual friends 40th Birthday party... My team and I were rushed off our feet, so Dick and I did not get a chance to chat.. but we smiled at each other as I served him bubbly in a tea cup and I ensured he was topped up often! I even blushed a little.. not like me!

I had printed onto a white chocolate heart a photo of every guests that attended Sophie's party...

When the guests left I flirted with the cupcake with Dicks face on it... in secret.. to realised a couple of weeks later that everyone has seen it.. including Dick!

I was going to post this last night but Dorothy saw the picture on my computer... so we snuggled into bed instead and we told the story (again) to the kids... Dorothy loved it and Arthur shook his head and told us to 'Cut the Sop factor'... Kids always keep you grounded!

Have a lovely Sunday..

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12/10/2020

Your Ultimate Guide to Buying a Classic French Château. Real estate experts and top designers who’ve done it offer tips for navigating the market. View https://www.galeriemagazine.com/chateau-real-estate-guide/

Galerie Magazine

10/10/2020

A wee Tartan pup for ScotMan Gerry Grady - no comment needed!

08/10/2020

According to Hello Magazine “Fans of the programme are not only loving their interior inspiration and handy tips around the home, but seeing the couple’s relationship on screen – and some have even branded them as “relationship goals”! Article https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/2020100598485/escape-to-the-chateau-viewers-saying-the-same-about-channel-4-show/

Dick and Angel Strawbridge's Make Do and Mend is proving hugely popular with viewers…

30/09/2020

Claire’s Beautiful Portraits are Now Available! You can now purchase prints by talented artist Claire Warbeck. View them on ChateauxEscapesFrance.com Art Gallery

28/09/2020

Château du Puits es Pratx : Château Dining Club. Details https://www.facebook.com/Ch%C3%A2teau-Dining-Club-307786819606329/

At Château du Puits es Pratx we have a new and unique dining experience. The supper club is about sharing food and sharing recipes.

24/09/2020

Mouthwatering Chateau Decor! Chateau decor that we can all day dream of owning ourselves, but certainly can take creative inspiration from! Google search "chateau decor" and prepare to be amazed!
Image courtesy of google

21/09/2020

Finding our Chateau in France. Mid Life Crisis, the Chateau facing the Canal du Midi. View video https://youtu.be/rZh87GMUSG4

This is the viewing not a video shoot of the chateau, the movement of the camera is because we didn't allow any professional equipment. Hello everyone Everyb...

20/09/2020

Shopping for antiques with Billy from Chateau de la Basmaignee. The Life of Ryan. Watch video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7quYh_0rgt0&feature=youtu.be

Hello everyone! I recorded this little trip with Billy a few days ago and I thought you might enjoy it :) First town we visited: Segré Town we stopped off at...

19/09/2020

Dick and Angel, then and now. Nice article from Hello Magazine. Read https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/2020091797312/escape-to-the-chateau-dick-and-angel-strawbridge-unrecognisable-throwback/

The husband and wife presenting duo are back with new version of Escape to the Chateau: DIY, see them in their early career here…

18/09/2020

Chateau de Chambiers is in the Loire Valley and is a B&B and wedding venue

18/09/2020

Escape to the OTHER Chateau de Chambiers. This beautiful Chateau is located in the Pays de la Loire and is open year round with specials for Christmas and New Year.

For information go to https://chateauxescapesfrance.com/the-chateau-de-chambiers-in-the-pays-de-la-loire

Chateau de Chambiers is in the Loire Valley and is a B&B and wedding venue

17/09/2020

Escape to the Chateau Series 1-6 Box Set! Pre Sale – All 6 Series of Escape to the Chateau (28 programmes) over 8 DVDs. Well there’s Christmas sorted. See Offer https://thechateau.tv/dvd-set.html

Escape to the Chateau - Series 1-6 available in this elegant DVD Box set. NOW ON PRE-SALE!!   Our mums wanted copies of our programmes, and we know some of you did too…… so …… our Limited Edition DVD Box set is now available!  We still can’t believe we've made 6 series.  We have put asi...

16/09/2020

Wonderful Wednesday at Motte Husson New Products! Two new fragrances of their lovely Personalised Candles with 10% off until the 22nd September. View https://www.facebook.com/Chateaudelamottehusson/photos/a.1106365409385538/3409153222440067/

Good Morning.. hope you are smiling?

This year for many businesses it’s been really important to diversify, and that’s why over the last few weeks you have seen us introducing new products that we have fussed over for months and months to get right.

Today’s Wonderful Wednesday is a grand celebration of new products, and includes another two fragrances of our lovely Personalised Candles!

Until the 22nd September, you can get 10% off our new candles, 10% off our Puzzles and 20% off our Personalised Stationery Sets.

Our new candles are inspired by the colder months of the year, but actually I’ll be using all year round!

The Bo***ir, inspired by the sultry Bo***ir suite, has a lovely sweet smell on a base of vanilla and musk.

White Forest is inspired by the woodland that surrounds the Chateau, it has a beautiful smell of balsam and fine cedar.

www.thechateau.tv

Have a Wonderful Wednesday xx

15/09/2020

Back in time photo of adorable Dorothy and Mum. Gorgeous portrait of Dorothy and proud Mum Angel.
https://www.pinterest.es/pin/408912841161686152/

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13/09/2020

Fishing in the Moat at Motte Husson. Sweetcorn bait at the ready with Dick, Arthur and Dorothy.
Click here to watch video https://thechateau.tv/chateau-updates/fishing-in-the-moat

12/09/2020

The Chatelaine of Lalande’s Dress. Stephanie received the gift of a truly amazing, handmade “Sack Gown”.

Read the history of this style with photos of "The Dress" https://chateauxescapesfrance.com/the-chatelaines-dress

11/09/2020

Cadeaux at the Chateau de Lalande.

All the inhabitants of the Chateau de Lalande gather together to receive the beautiful gifts that people have sent from all over the world. See vlog https://thechateaudiaries.com/2020/07/07/%e2%96%b7-cadeaux-at-the-chateau-amazing-gifts-from-all-over-the-world/

In ‘Cadeaux at the Chateau’, all of the inhabitants of the Chateau de Lalande gather together to receive the beautiful gifts that people have sent from all over the world. I used to sho…

03/09/2020

The Chateau Sisters have been busy planting. Antique iron planters from the local brocante. Gorgeous https://www.facebook.com/thechateausisters/photos/pcb.861170737748544/861170661081885/

02/09/2020

Tea, Scone, a Glass of Bubbly AND the Tour de France? Join in the Fun at Château de Saugé. And, you may appear in the next series of Escape to the Château DIY!

Read more: https://bit.ly/3bjVvdT

A New Series of ETTC DIY in 2021 & the Tour de France?! by Lisa LaCount | Sep 1, 2020 | Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château | 0 comments According to the folks at Chateau de Saugé they are in for a very busy day next week! Not only is the Tour de France passing locally BUT [on t...

02/09/2020

The Chateau Art Gallery is Open! View portraits and landscapes from some very talented artists. Visit the Gallery https://chateauxescapesfrance.com/the-chateau-gallery

28/08/2020

Artist Claire Warbeck’s First Chateau Painting . . . Chateau de la Motte Husson! According to Claire she needs more practice?! Judge for yourself!

26/08/2020

A Leaf Cutter Bee at Chateau de la Motte Husson. Dick tries his hand at a bit of “Slow TV”. Watch video https://thechateau.tv/chateau-updates/leaf-cutter-bee

21/08/2020

It's noon - the magic hour when the French head off to their favourite little bistro for a menu du jour to be accompanied by a glass (or two) of their favourite.

Read More https://bit.ly/3aHRtfd

The French love affair with cheese and lunch

19/08/2020

Claire is so talented, she nailed it again!

Talented artist Claire Warbeck's latest portrait.
Claire just completed this beautiful portrait of Marie Wiik resident florist at Chateau de Lalande.
We are excited to see her next project, stay tuned!

18/08/2020

Trips to France may be soon be curtailed if France moves forward with its reciprocal measures to impose a 14 day quarantine. This was a potential scenario in yesterday’s Euro News read article as well as the French Embassy in the UK.

Read More https://bit.ly/319hxwG

Quarantine in the UK and in France stops Chateaux bookings