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.
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!
Sharon and Tim
Château de la Grillère is located on the outskirts of Saint Germain les Belles, a peaceful commune in the Haute-Vienne region of southwest France. Just 42 km (26 miles) from the city of Limoges and a 40-minute drive from Limoges International Airport, the chateau offers a tranquil escape with convenient access to nearby attractions.
Sarah and Bart
Their decision to embark on the restoration of the Grande Maison was fueled by a blend of eccentricity, audacity, and a belief in their own capabilities, despite the overwhelming amount of work ahead. Drawn by the region’s allure, with its vineyards and culinary delights, they were captivated by the charm of the area, the scenic vistas, and the untapped potential of their new home.
Jon and Carmen
This is no ordinary chateau – its tower was built in about 980 AD to protect the Lot river from marauders. The pirates turned into poachers and took over the tower and in 1450 (ish) added what is referred to as the ‘Pirates’ wing into the ground. Now Jon and Carmen are restoring it to it’s former glory!
Chris and Jolyon
Chris and Jolyon met when they used to work for the Foreign Office in 2008. Since they were kids, they both separately always dreamed of owning a Château, but never thought their dream could become a reality.
