Lionel and Claire
We have always loved 19th century properties, we wanted a bigger version of the Regency villa we used to live in in Peckham in South London, the Chateau is about three times the size, you might argue a little too big!
Helen and Malc
Situated between Bergerac (20 minutes) and Bordeaux (1 hour) in the Périgord Pourpre, and surrounded by beautiful medieval bastides, villages and châteaux, it is a glorious and easily accessible place to be. For more active folks the rolling hills are perfect for cyclists, golf is around the corner, and one of the oldest rowing clubs is in Bergerac, together with many restaurants including Michelin-starred to reward your endeavours. There is also plenty to do in and around the river and lakes.
Sandra and Mark
This wasn’t a sale to investors or a corporate acquisition. It was a family transition built on shared commitment to the land and a long-term vision for the estate’s future.
Today, Mark and Sandra carry forward Alan’s pioneering spirit whilst bringing their own international perspective and fresh energy to Château Méaume. The mission remains unchanged: craft exceptional wines, respect the terroir, and welcome visitors to experience authentic vineyard life.
Sophie and Ray
Château des Fouilloux is a 16th century petit chateau set in 10 acres of parkland, surrounded by peaceful countryside in the Charente region of South West France. The town of La Rochefoucauld is 10 minutes drive away. The chateau is home to the Eves family who continue to restore the chateau to her former glory. The chateau currently offers three luxury suites for B&B accommodation & an adjacent one bedroom gîte. The chateau is also offering wedding & events packages for upto 80 guests.
Anna and Max
Vivienne and Simon
It was sometime in the late 90s, and an American château-obsessed Europhile met a handsome Englishman. It sounds like a fairytale, and in many ways it was.
That’s how Simon and I met, and it has been quite an adventure ever since! After a few years together in Edinburgh and London, we couldn’t resist the lure of France. We bought a small place in Paris, and then we took a huge plunge and bought our first chateau in the Loire Valley.
Andrew and Michelle
Michelle and Andrew had been talking about retiring to a little French cottage for well over 20 years. As the kids grew up we started discussing the possibility of getting a larger place where we could be together but live independently. This would require more than a cottage and we started to think about what sort of business could we run to support a larger property.
Donna and Paul
Nestled on its very own island between two 12th-century bridges, Moulin du Couesnon is a 13th-century water mill undergoing an extraordinary transformation. Once abandoned and forgotten, this historic mill is now in the loving hands of Paul and Donna, a globe-trotting couple with a passion for bringing old buildings back to life.
Debbi and Dave
Château Chomet is located near the picturesque towns of Limoges and Aubusson—both known for their culture, history, and local charm. While the château came with little historical documentation, Dave and Debbi hope to uncover more of its past as they sort through the rooms
Jane and Rory
Rory and Jane credit Château DIY as the catalyst for their move. They are thrilled to be part of the community and look forward to seeing their château featured on the show. The filming process has been exciting—aside from the occasional mishap, like when a piece of coving fell on Jane’s head!
