Series 3
Turrets, ceilings, and a whole lot of grit – meet the British families rebuilding their futures one chateau at a time in the French countryside.
Series 3 Episode 30
Near Le Havre, new chateau owners Chris and Jolyon begin a huge project to create a home and events venue with an opulent guest suite. Jayne and Steve host their first and last wedding!
First shown: Sat 1 Oct 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 29
Stephanie and Gerry begin a personal project, and a honeymoon suite renovation keeps Alison and Zion busy with their new digger. Meanwhile, Emma and Paul build a dancefloor for their jazz event.
First shown: Fri 30 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 28
The Cherry family begin to renovate their bridal suite, complete with a turret bathroom. Emma and Paul begin a dam project to restore their lake to its former glory. Alison and Zion decide on a theme.
First shown: Thu 29 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 27
A nest of ants causes trouble for Tim and Krys as they finally open to paying guests. The Cherry family experience an unexpected delay to their kitchen project, while Aaron battles the elements.
First shown: Wed 28 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 26
Ben and Billie embark on an ambitious project to turn their boatshed into an outdoor glamping kitchen. Erin and JB prepare a medieval-themed village fete, which is not a straightforward task!
First shown: Tue 27 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 25
At Château de Bourneau, Erin and JB are alarmed to discover that their dormer windows are falling apart, leading to water damage.
First shown: Mon 26 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 24
At Château de la Boutinière, Alison and Zion press to complete their first ever gîte. With a booking on the cards, the pressure is on to get it done in time.
First shown: Fri 23 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 23
At Château du Puits es Pratx, Tim and Sasha battle soaring temperatures to host a wedding and Sasha must get the floristry looking its best.
First shown: Thu 22 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 22
At Chateau du Puits es Pratx in the Occitanie region, Sasha gets creative making an elaborate bridal pathway, but Tim can’t resist playing a practical joke on her.
First shown: Wed 21 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 21
In the Languedoc region at Chateau du Puits es Pratx, Tim tries to make a complicated bamboo water feature for the garden but Sasha struggles to see his artistic vision.
First shown: Thu 20 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 20
In the Dordogne, Nick gets demolition happy in a bid to open up the entrance hall of his derelict chateau. And it’s a big day for Becky and Mark as their new gîte floor is laid.
First shown: Fri 16 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 19
In the Loire Valley, Guy struggles to build a flatpack spiral staircase, while May spots some safety issues that have to be addressed before her yoga retreat can commence.
First shown: Thu 15 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 18
Matt and Helen brace themselves to host their first ever wedding at Château La Briance. Tensions rise for Belinda and Lee as they try to install the kitchen in their two-bed gîte.
First shown: Wed 14 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 17
Ben and Vanessa rush to finish their new gin bar, housed in an old garage. Having discovered discarded oak boards in the chicken shed, Ben’s DIY skills come in handy.
First shown: Tue 13 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 16
At Château Lagorce, Edward must learn to roof tile for a poolside project. Ben and Vanessa start transforming an old laundry into a cinema and games room.
First shown: Mon 12 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 15
Julia battles the heat as she prepares to host her first wedding. Alison and Zion start a long-term garden project, but hidden rocks may end it before it’s begun.
First shown: Fri 9 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 14
In a bid to protect her solar panels from the sheep, Trish builds a fence. Sarah shows off her new wedding floristry skills, while Edward tackles a tricky engineering project.
First shown: Thu 8 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 13
Trish calls in friends to help bring light into the dark interior of her medieval chateau. Edward and Anna struggle to revamp an overgrown border.
First shown: Wed 7 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 12
Jayne and Steve are pulled from pillar to post as they host a painting course. Chateau shopper Sarah is smitten with period features, but Bart worries about the level of DIY.
First shown: Tue 6 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 11
Emma and Paul don’t see eye to eye over an unusual WWII style renovation in their attic. Ben and Billie battle the heat to finish their garden apartment.
First shown: Mon 5 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 10
Stephanie and Gerry bid to complete their opulent Marquis Salon restoration. Anna and Edward face floods, while Sarah and George trial an exciting new money-making venture.
First shown: Fri 2 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 9
Sarah adds opulent floristry to her repertoire, while George scales new heights to wash the chateau. Elsewhere, Nigel keeps his hand on the purse strings of Debbie’s gravel garden.
First shown: Thu 1 Sep 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 8
Alison and Zion bicker while moving an old polytunnel. Tim and Sasha get inventive creating a sumptuous bridal suite, and the Cherry family start a large-scale kitchen project.
First shown: Wed 31 Aug 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 7
Tim struggles to get a huge olive tree into position without destroying Sasha’s flower beds. Christina and Sassan explore their new chateau.
First shown: Tue 30 Aug 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 6
Philip and Janet push to complete a guest suite with creative upcycling and clever sewing. Tim and Krys turn their attention to their chateau.
First shown: Mon 29 Aug 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 5
At Château du Doux, bad weather threatens to derail a wedding. Ben has his work cut out with a chandelier light fixture. And Billie attempts to paint new life into old furniture.
First shown: Fri 26 Aug 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 4
In the Dordogne, Abbie, Clive, Karen and Ross start a complicated project to create a terrace dining area. Meanwhile, Ben constructs a soundproof door in the Loire Valley.
First shown: Thu 25 Aug 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 3
In the Loire Valley, Ben has to wallpaper for the very first time. Meanwhile, Julia converts her former artist’s studio into living accommodation at her woodland chateau.
First shown: Wed 24 Aug 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 2
At Château de la Boutinière, it’s Zion’s 60th birthday, but a power failure threatens everything. In the Loire Valley, Ben and Billie start an ambitious renovation project.
First shown: Tue 23 Aug 2022 | 45 mins
Series 3 Episode 1
At Château de la Fare, Janet and Philip overhaul their entrance gates for something much grander
First shown: Mon 22 Aug 2022 | 45 mins