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!
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.
Julia and Paul
The Chateau is fortunate enough to still hold some of its original artwork. There is a huge 18th Century Directoire oil canvas on the wall behind the sweeping staircase which would have been incredibly fashionable during the 1790’s. They are looking forward to ensuring the painting is retained and protected to the highest standard.
Christina and Sassan
After moving from the States (Christina) and Iran (Sassan) to the UK, it was a longtime dream for the couple to relocate to Europe. After reading a lot of travel novels and taking many trips across the channel, the couple decided that buying a chateau in France would be an amazing opportunity.
Erin and Jean-Baptiste
Set in a 16-hectare park and woodlands, the building is so large it even boasts its own moat. And the land includes four large holiday cottages that had been converted from historical out houses and stables in 2009.
Angela and Steve
This stunning 19th century château in the heart of south west France dates back to the 19th century. It’s set in extensive private grounds with heated swimming pool.
Wendy and Marcus
This 19th century château is in the heart of the Natural Regional Park the Caps et Marie d’Opale was built in 1875 by Andre Joseph Courtat to celebrate the birthplace of his wife. It hosts weddings and vow renewals too, and its gardens include a wedding chapel as well as a courtyard bar and barn.
Janet and Philip
The Château de la Fare is a stunning historical building in South France. Previously it’s been home to a Knights Templar, as well as a musketeer believed to be one of Alexandre Dumas’s Three Musketeers.
Rebecca and Tim
A magical 18th century petit château split into two roughly identical wings and set in 15 acres of secluded, private parkland and woodland that includes a watermill.
May and Guy
Offering retreats and self-catering holidays, this magnificent château in the Loire Valley boasts 20-acre grounds and includes a coach house and a farm cottage.
Paul and Emma
The château has seen a complete renovation, of its 30 rooms and 10 acres. Originally completed in 1878.
Amy and Marc and baby Clement
This medieval château is located in the forests and mountains of northern Ardeche has its first written records from the 12th Century. Once it served as a base for lords in this region and had garrisons of knights attached to it. But since then it’s been a working farm for over a thousand years.
Paul and Donna
Built in 1607 the Château de Saugé by the Rion family this property boasts domed ceilings and grounds that include much older vaulted caves.
Jayne and Steve
The Château de Thuries in March 2018, is a boutique Chambres d’Hotes and events venue.
Located under an hour from both Toulouse and Carcassonne it’s the perfect place to unwind.
Margreeth and Tim
The Château de Lys, or the “Castle of Lillies” is set in the Somme valley. The main house was originally built as a hunting retreat, and the château has grown over time with new each owner. It’s still being added to today.
Sasha and Tim
A beautiful and tranquil boutique hotel with Spa, close to the Canal du Midi in sunny Cathar country. The Château du Puits es Pratx consists of the château itself, various outbuildings where vineyard workers used to live, and as a focal point, a stunning courtyard.
Debbie and Nigel
Built in around 1895 for members of the French and Belgian nobility, this château is one of the first buildings to use a steel frame for support, which was clad with granite. Once a hunting lodge, in the Second World War the French resistance turned it into a hideout.
Karen and Paul
This spacious six-bedroom château overlooks the forest of Chinon in the heart of the Loire Valley, the garden of France. It includes separate stables and a coach house, backs onto amazing caves and comes with 10 acres of walled parkland.
Anna and Edward
Originally a castle protected by a moat, this is the biggest château in the Bordeaux area. The vast medieval building gets its name from “The Great Gorce” a type of vegetation which grew in this region of France around the beginning of the 16th century.
Simon and Debbie
The Château Les Bernards, in the village of Le Donjon in the Auvergne region of central France, sits in twelve acres of ground and boasts tennis court and swimming pool. Built in the 1860s, its many rooms include six bedrooms as well as seven reception rooms.
Julia
Château Mas de Pradie was built in the mid-1700s, with a large barn that served as a royal relay station for horses. It was also home to an old mill that operated when the lake flooded seasonally into the cave system below.
Mariam and Jono
The Château Domaine de la Salle was built in the 17th century by 1826 by ‘Jean Baptiste Joachim Clemot’, a celebrated surgeon in Napoleons navy. Buildings in the courtyards go back to the 17th century, and La Salle was inhabited since before the 12th century.
Anna and Philipp
This 8th century château is situated on the edge of Honfleur, in the Calvados region of France. It was originally on a site of a fortified medieval building that had been burnt down. The main body was an 18th century hunting lodge, then a wing was added a century later.
