Series 6
From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France
Series 1 Episode 30
Tensions are high for Janet & Philip as their turret’s rooftop spire needs to be installed. Despite months of delays Julia’s pool project nears completion. It’s Ben & Billie’s 20th wedding anniversary where Billie’s planned a romantic surprise.
First shown: Fri 5 Nov 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 29
High winds cause problems for Janet & Philip’s rooftop turret project. Anna & Edward try to create a chateau-scale treehouse in time for their son’s 6th birthday and Ben & Billie’s ballroom restoration forces Billie to face her fear of heights.
First shown: Thu 4 Nov 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 28
Stephanie faces damp issues during the creation of a salon to display her collection of porcelain. Donna & Paul get creative when they try to reinstate a statement window and Janet & Philip decide to build a rooftop turret, 15 metres above ground.
First shown: Wed 3 Nov 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 27
Belinda & Lee don’t see eye to eye as they try to light their new gallery space in time for a grand opening. Tim & Sasha’s unusual bamboo tunnel gets some quirky features and Stephanie starts a project to convert a pond into a natural swimming pool.
First shown: Tue 2 Nov 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 26
Debbie & Nigel must think creatively during a dramatic salon renovation. Belinda & Lee start to turn an old building in to a revenue raising art gallery while Tim & Sasha’s bamboo tunnel project tests their engineering skills.
First shown: Mon 1 Nov 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 25
Angela & Steve get inventive as they battle the final challenge in their wine store conversion. Edward helps Anna learn new DIY skills during a sign making project and Abbie, Clive & Karen finally reach the finish line in their function rooms.
First shown: Fri 29 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 24
Angela & Steve tackle another challenge during their wine store conversion made harder by faulty machinery. Abbie, Clive & Karen have an uphill battle installing the new LED dancefloor and at Chateau Lagorce Edward must face his fears.
First shown: Thu 28 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 23
As Tim & Rebecca’s first room in the gite completes for Angela & Steve a massive conversion project starts and Steve’s engineering brain is put to the test during a wine store conversion. Abbie, Clive & Karen have challenges of their own.
First shown: Wed 27 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 22
Donna has an epic task for Paul to upcycle an old sideboard into a grand statement bed. Abbie, Clive & Karen embark on their biggest project to date creating state-of-the-art function rooms and Tim & Rebecca’s gite nears completion.
First shown: Tue 26 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 21
Abbie, Clive & Karen embark on a new salon for prospective brides which sees Abbie learning new skills. Tim & Rebecca don’t see eye to eye in their gite kitchen and Donna & Paul’s Royale Suite project is at risk from termites.
First shown: Mon 25 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 20
Confronted by delays on the pool project Julia completes her wedding and events space. Tim & Krys discover one of the Dordogne’s local delicacies and Anna tries to create a bespoke fabric print as she and Philipp struggle to complete their 4th suite.
First shown: Fri 22 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 19
Anna & Philipp don’t see eye to eye at the start of an extensive ground clearance project. Julia has some expensive surprises to deal with while renovating a bridal bedroom and Tim & Krys have their work cut out as they try pleaching their hedges.
First shown: Thu 21 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 18
At Le Fleur Anna & Philipp get creative with the kids in the guest washroom. A discovery for Sarah and George is a bonus as they complete their cognac cellar and Tim & Krys fall foul of their digger as work starts on their overgrown formal garden.
First shown: Wed 20 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 17
Matt & Helen come under pressure during the conversion of their orangery in to a wedding venue. Sarah & George take on a challenging task in their cognac cellar and Ben & Billie make an unusual discovery while pulling down a ceiling.
First shown: Tue 19 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 16
At Chateau Thuriès Jayne and Steve overhaul their master suite with an opulent new look but installing double doors is a challenge. Matt and Helen bring a touch of England to France. Ben and Billie embark on a colossal ballroom renovation.
First shown: Mon 18 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 15
Sarah and George are up against it as they host their second wedding. Tim and Sasha create a winding ‘path of discovery’ through their bamboo forest. Tim and Krys embark on an exciting new venture as they start work on an abandoned building.
First shown: Fri 15 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 14
Stephanie wants to turn a tower staircase into a “pigeonniere”. Sarah and George are under pressure renovating a bedroom in time for a wedding in just a week’s time. Tim and Rebecca’s gite conversion has moved on the next stage.
First shown: Thu 14 Oct 2021 | 46 mins
Series 1 Episode 13
In the Loire Valley, Stephanie embarks on a flamboyant makeover of the grand entrance hall. Angela and Steve complete the Monet Suite. Alison and Zion revisit a chateau they think could be called home.
First shown: Wed 13 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 12
Angela and Steve continue to renovate their Monet Suite. Amy and Marc start to reinstate a mediaeval well in their garden. Alison and Zion search for a chateau to call their own.
First shown: Tue 12 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 11
Angela and Steve come under pressure as they try to create a toilet in one of their turrets. Alison and Zion as they visit two contrasting chateaux as they start their search for a new home. Wendy and Marcus come unstuck in their barn.
First shown: Mon 11 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 10
Anna and Philipp discover some unwanted wildlife in their chimney. Donna and Paul start work on their Victoria Suite. Familiar faces Erin and JB create a beautiful bedroom for JB’s sister in the west turret.
First shown: Fri 8 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 9
Helen and Matt get ready to finally open their chateau to guests on Valentine’s Day. Donna and Paul have to be creative with their cornicing as they finally complete their guest salon. Anna and Philipp start work on a bridal bathroom.
First shown: Thu 7 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 8
Helen and Matt create an elaborate ceiling for their bridal suite. Anna and Philipp get digging to create a huge laurel hedge around the grounds. Donna and Scottish husband Paul host their first event of the year, a Burns Night complete with piper.
First shown: Wed 6 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 7
Helen and Matt create an armoury in one of their towers, complete with shields. Lee and Belinda visit a lumber yard to get wood for some rustic shelving. Donna and Paul as they start work demolishing a wall and removing a staircase.
First shown: Tue 5 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 6
New chateau owners Helen and Matt create a stunning room in homage to Napoleon. Familiar faces Tim and Rebecca finish the first floor in their gite renovation. South London couple Lee and Belinda start work on refurbishing their tired chateau kitchen.
First shown: Mon 4 Oct 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 5
Ben and Billie have a tricky task on their hands as they push to install the jacuzzi bath. Karen has lots to learn as she takes over the reins from the caretakers. Ben and Vanessa are breathing new life in to their very own ballroom.
First shown: Fri 1 Oct 2021 | 46 mins
Series 1 Episode 4
Lydia and Gary embark on the adventure of a lifetime trying to find a chateau they could call home. Ben & Billie start a complicated project creating a new Honeymoon Suite. Anna and Edward host their first wedding of the year.
First shown: Thu 30 Sep 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 3
Anna and Edward’s ambitious caves project finally comes to fruition with an exciting launch event. Metal detecting enthusiast, Lee, goes on the hunt for artefacts. Julia renovates her guardian’s cottage in to a gite.
First shown: Wed 29 Sep 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 2
Edward is re-building the pool house, closely supervised by Anna who has an eye for detail. Debbie and Nigel move their bedroom down in to the completely unrenovated cellar. Jayne and Steve go all out on a lavish Renaissance theme.
First shown: Tue 28 Sep 2021 | 45 mins
Series 1 Episode 1
At Chateau Lagorce Edward starts an ambitious project in the caves under the chateau in to a wine venue but wife Anna is far from convinced it will be worth it. Jayne and Steve reinvent their terrace. Debbie and Nigel undertake a renovation project.
First shown: Mon 27 Sep 2021 | 45 mins