Château DIY
Specials
Many Brits have moved to France to buy crumbling French chateaus to renovate into stunning homes. This series follows their progress and sees them try to use their homes as a business for events, etc.
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19 Episodes
- Château DIY at Christmas 2021 (2)
E2Château DIY at Christmas 2021 (2)A national timber shortage threatens to scupper Stephanie's plans to decorate the Marquis salon at Château de Lalande with expensive wallpaper in time for a Christmas party. In the Dordogne, Abbie, Clive and Karen erect a heavy spiral staircase and install complicated lighting on the terrace roof and at Château Mareuil in the Nouvelle Acquitane, Belinda and Lee try to bring an air of mystery to a unique Christmas party for their neighbours. - Château DIY at Christmas 2021 (4)
E4Château DIY at Christmas 2021 (4)In the Cognac region, Sarah creates large decorations the big chateau needs to make a festive statement, while George struggles with the weight of the tree. Near Bordeaux, Edward hopes his renovation of the chateau bell will convince his son that Santa will really visit this year. - Château DIY at Christmas 2023 (1)
E10Château DIY at Christmas 2023 (1)There's a festive frenzy in the Loire Valley, as Ben and Billie embark on an ambitious project to create the tallest Christmas tree in France. Meanwhile, Philip prepares the château for an unforgettable Christmas extravaganza, along with a surprise DIY project for when Janet returns. - Château DIY at Christmas 2023 (2)
E11Château DIY at Christmas 2023 (2)At Janet and Philip's chateau, they try to complete their hallway transformation before their Christmas extravaganza. It's also all hands on deck at Chateau de Dohem for Wendy and Marcus, as they prepare for their first-ever Christmas-themed murder mystery party. At Chateau de Lalacelle, Terry and Ashley make their own snow indoors by bringing down one of the chateau ceilings, before they can switch on their 5000 lights to start Christmas properly. - Château DIY at Christmas 2023 (3)
E12Château DIY at Christmas 2023 (3)At Chateau du Puits es Pratx, Tim and Sasha prepare for the final wedding of the season. A couple who married there 10 years ago are returning with their children for a Christmas they'll never forget. At Chateau des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole are planning a Christmas party but they don't have a floor. With concrete waiting to harden, there's just 24 hours before the party begins. Meanwhile, in the Dordogne, Tim and Krys have big plans for an unforgettable treat for Tim's son Owen, while also creating the perfect hot chocolate. - Château DIY at Christmas 2023 (4)
E13Château DIY at Christmas 2023 (4)Before their annual Christmas soirée at Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon plan to transform their hallway. They'll need to work harder than Santa's elves to pull this off. At Château du Puits es Pratx, it's the day of the big wedding. However, with flowers, food and photographs to organise, there's lots to do before Tim and Sasha can say 'I do'. - Château DIY at Christmas 2023 (5)
E14Château DIY at Christmas 2023 (5)Near Le Havre, Chris and Jolyon are as busy as two elves at Château Trois Cloches, trying to finish their hallway before their annual Christmas soirée with friends and family. Donna and Paul are going deep underground as they hold their Christmas get-together in the château caves. Over in Montmorillon, Belinda and Lee are spreading plenty of holiday cheer, as they serve up an incredible dinner to 60 guests and go chestnut hunting in search of the true taste and smell of Christmas. - Château DIY at Christmas 2024 (2)
E16Château DIY at Christmas 2024 (2)At Chateâu de la Boutiniere, Alison and Zion are hoping to complete an ensuite before Christmas and in the Pyrenees, Trish prepares for her first culinary workshop with a Michelin-starred chef. Jon and Carmen hold a festive medieval banquet. - Château DIY at Christmas 2024 (3)
E17Château DIY at Christmas 2024 (3)Sarah and George host a festive day of fun at Chateâu De Brives and Chris and Jolyon have problems completing their pond when a van gets stuck in their garden. Belinda and Lee host their annual festive fundraiser for a local cat charity at Chateâu Mareuil. - Château DIY at Christmas 2024 (4)
E18Château DIY at Christmas 2024 (4)In the Dordogne, Tim and Krys spread festive joy by hosting a gingerbread chateâu competition. In Normandy, there's no room at the inn for Auntie Paula at Château de Lalacelle, so in the spirt of Christmas, Terry and Ashley transform a stable block into her new home. Meanwhile, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine at La Grande Maison La Pinelle, Bart and Sarah are going crackers as they want to hold a Christmas extravaganza for 60 guests in their barn. - Fri, Dec 20E19
Château DIY at Christmas 2024 (5)At the picturesque Château de la Fare, Janet and Philip have noticed that their hallway is looking tired, so decide to re-deck the halls before family arrive. Further north in the Charente-Maritime, there's a Christmas miracle as Bart and Sarah hold their big extravaganza.
