Château DIY

The programme that follows British families buying and renovating chateaux in France returns for a new series. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, what does it take to transform these beautiful buildings? Donna and Paul have sold up at Château de Saugé and they're embarking on a huge new restoration project. They've bought a dilapidated five-storey Normandy water mill that needs a total overhaul, but is it more than they can handle? Meanwhile, at Château de Cézérac, Jon and Carmen are creating their dream bathroom. Access for their bespoke £12,000 bathtub is via a precarious ladder, a task made even more challenging by Jon's fear of heights. And at the picturesque Château de Bourneau, Erin and JB are beginning work on transforming their turret room into Erin's dream art studio. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. Local dignitaries are scheduled to unveil the art studio in the fairytale turret at Château de Bourneau, so owners Erin and JB are desperately trying to complete the renovations in time. Meanwhile, in the Dordogne, Nick, Nicole and baby Noah have outgrown their basement gîte, so work is beginning in earnest on the renovations of the main body of their chateau. Up in Normandy, Donna and Paul are desperately trying to install the first of their 40 bespoke windows in their abandoned water mill. But has Paul got his measurements right? 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. It's all hands to the pump at Château de Lalacelle, as Terry and Ashley desperately try to complete their first ever guest suite. The pressure is on to finally finish these rooms as their first guest is en route. Meanwhile, new chateau owners Tim and Sharon have an unpleasant encounter while renovating a tower bathroom suite. And at Château de la Boutinère, Alison and Zion have their first ever wedding booked in. But with collapsing stairs, gardens to design, graffiti to remove and more than 60 shutters to paint, this building is anything but wedding-ready. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château du Puits Es Pratx, Tim and Sasha have begun their latest creative renovation; this time they're turning a wine barrel into a bespoke wine store, but it's not quite as simple as they'd first imagined. In the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, new chateau family The Hutsons have a diamond wedding they need to be ready for; the only problem is that they need to complete a bespoke L-shaped hallway renovation. Meanwhile, in the Charente-Maritime, Bart and Sarah have a huge damp problem they need to get to the bottom of, but hundreds of tonnes of concrete are standing in their way.

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the stunning Château du Puits Es Pratx, wedding season is just around the corner; with electricians and carpenters on site, Sasha's bespoke glass work to finish and Tim's deluxe barrel project to complete, have these chateau owners left it all a bit too late? In the glorious foothills of the Pyrenees, DIY novice Trish wants to overhaul a spare bedroom before welcoming this year's guests. And in the Dordogne, at Château Domaine De Le Barde, chef Tim is busy crafting a unique custom-made BBQ. He's hoping it'll become the talk of France's culinary community.

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the Dordogne, at the beautiful Château Domaine de le Barde, the heat is on as Tim and Krys rush to finish building a brand-new deluxe BBQ before paying guests arrive. At the charming Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon have found a time-saving method to strip paint in their dining room, but that's just one job on their very long to-do list. And at the picturesque Château de la Fare, Janet and Philip start work on their most ambitious project to date; a two-bedroom tower suite. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château La Grande Maison, Ben and Billie set themselves the mammoth task of transforming their drab stairwell and entrance hallway. But the pressure's on as their chateau is fully booked in 15 days' time. It's a big day in Brittany at Donna and Paul's derelict water mill, as not only are they hoping to have two huge silos removed, they're also hoping to install the building's first-ever boiler. And it's all hands on deck at Château Trois Cloches, as Chris and Jolyon navigate uncharted waters to complete their nautical-themed dining room. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the beautiful Château La Grande Maison, Ben and Billie race against time to complete the major renovations of the hallway and stairs before their annual romantic couples' weekend. In the Dordogne, at Château des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole are hoping to create a little bit of magic as they construct a Narnia-inspired secret door. Meanwhile, chateau shoppers Lucy and Tim begin their fairytale quest to find the perfect chateau to call their forever family home. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the picturesque Château de Joli Bois, things are frantic for Ben and Vanessa as the boiler that they've been waiting for for six months arrives right in the middle of plastering eight handmade frescoes onto their ballroom ceiling. Chateau shoppers Lucy and Tim decide which of the four stunning chateaux they've visited will be their forever home. And in the Dordogne, at the stunning Château Domaine de la Barde, Tim and his son Owen are busy settling in their latest residents... chickens! 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château de Cézérac in southern France, on the banks of the Lot River, Jon and Carmen transform a disused, smoke-damaged kitchen into their dream medieval dining room. Meanwhile, in the Lot et Garonne at Paul and Debbie's fairytale chateau, they're tackling their biggest ever renovation project, totally transforming their old, tired and drab tower staircase. And at the stunning Château de La Boutinière, Alison and Zion are busy updating the exterior of their home. But with their first ever wedding booked for a few weeks' time, they need to crack on with it. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château de Cadrès in Lot et Garonne, Paul and Debbie are trying to complete their tower stairwell before the first guests of the season arrive. They need to hang a chandelier, apply feature wallpaper and install tiles, but have they left it too late? In the Dordogne, at Château des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole are working around the clock to complete their dining room in time for their son's first birthday party. And at Château La Grande Maison, Ben and Billie are determined to find a way to preserve a part of their chateau's history: a 50-year-old wine barrel.

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the Dordogne, at Château des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole celebrate their son's first birthday with family and friends, but have they left it too late to complete their new dining room in time for the party? In the Occitanie region, at the stunning Château du Puits es Pratx, tensions flare as Tim and Sasha try to transform their tired, dull front steps into an eye-catching feature for wedding ceremonies. And Trish is busy renovating a guest bedroom, drawing inspiration from her breathtaking surroundings near the Pyrenees. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the stunning Château de Lalande, Stephanie's adding a touch of glamour to one of the busiest areas of her home. With walls to paint and furniture to upcycle, she's got her hands full! At Château Mareuil, the wedding season is upon Belinda and Lee, but with a leaking roof and sheep ready to wander into their impending celebrations, there's still a lot to do. And new chateau owners Jane and Rory move in to Château de Pican. But the previous owners have left everything behind, so they need to figure out what's trash and what's treasure. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the medieval Château Mareuil, Belinda and Lee are frantically preparing for their first wedding of the year. But Lee has broken his foot and the bride and groom are expected in just a few days' time! Meanwhile, near the market town of Le Bugue, Tim and Krys are starting major renovations on their swimming pool and terrace, and they're desperate to complete the project before this season's guests arrive. And up in Brittany, Donna and Paul try to install their dilapidated water mill's largest-ever window. Will Paul get the crucial measurements right? 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the Dordogne, at Château Domaine De Le Barde, Tim and Krys are busy working on their swimming pool and terrace. With landscaping to complete, sandstone tiles to lay down and safety rails to put in place before anyone can enjoy a dip, will it all go swimmingly? Meanwhile in Normandy, at the stunning Château de Lalacelle, Terry and Ashley are removing floorboards so that they can install a new fireplace. And in the beautiful Occitanie region, Janet and Phillip are tackling a major project to add a kitchen in their tower suite, but Janet is concerned that Phillip has got the layout all wrong. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the majestic Château de la Fare, Janet and Phillip are on the final push in their tower suite kitchen. There's still lots to do, including the repair of the rotten French doors. Meanwhile, eight guests are due at the stunning Château Lagorce, as Anna and Edward launch their 'French Experience Weekends'. But the weather looking dicey, with storm clouds on the horizon. And over at Château de la Boutinière, Alison and Zion are days away from their first-ever wedding, but they still have 50 shutters to renovate, the front doors to paint, and a wedding table to construct.

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. After months of preparation, it's finally wedding day at Château de la Boutinière. But Alison and Zion still have to paint the front gates, organise the reception and decorate the back of the chateau before welcoming their first-ever bride and groom. Meanwhile, at Château de Cézérac, Jon and Carmen are creating and building a brand-new downstairs bathroom from scratch. And in Brittany, Donna and Paul are eager to move into the attached gîte of their dilapidated water mill, but first they need to install proper ceilings and finish pointing the walls.

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the stunning Château La Grande Maison, Ben and Billie want to transform an old hallway into a peaceful lounge area to honour the botanist who once lived there. At Château de Pican, Jane and Rory are getting used to their new surroundings, but they need to remove a large tree that's dangerously close to overhead cables. Meanwhile, in the Haute-Vienne region, at Château de la Grillère, Sharon and Tim eagerly prepare to install a 10-metre swimming pool by chopping down a very large tree and digging one colossal hole. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château de la Grillère, in Haute-Vienne, Sharon and Tim are excited about the arrival of their new swimming pool. But it's raining, and the pool is currently stuck more than 100 metres away from its final position - and it's filling up with water fast. Over at the stunning Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon race against time to complete a guest bedroom renovation before their friends come to stay. Meanwhile, at the fairytale Château de Cadrès, Paul and Debbie struggle to fit a square ensuite bathroom into a round turret room.

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the stunning Landes region, at Château Larribau, Paul and Julia are in the throes of a major hallway renovation. They have a delicate crystal chandelier to hang, walls and ceilings to decorate, and valuable antique furniture to restore before it's complete. Meanwhile, at Château Domaine de la Barde, Tim and Krys are eager to revamp their abandoned orangery. Tim wants to transform the neglected space into a stunning events venue, but the weather is causing flooding issues. And in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the Hutson family need to chop down a huge ash tree that's precariously close to their ancient greenhouse. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the rolling hills of the Dordogne, at the beautiful Château Domaine de la Barde, Tim and Krys are desperate to finish the renovation of their abandoned orangery. With painting to complete, a 40kg chandelier to hang and just the eight cupboard doors to build, they're really up against it. Meanwhile, brothers Richard and Will are travelling across France in search of a magnificent chateau that can accommodate both of their families. And in the stunning Haute-Garonne, at Château de Seguenville, Mark and Becky want to add a much-needed boot room to their family home. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In Brittany, at their crumbling five-storey water mill, Donna and Paul are eager to complete the building's first habitable room. They do, however, need to install a kitchen, lay a floor and build a table before they can even think about moving in. Meanwhile, brothers Will and Rich need to choose which one of the four beautiful chateaux they've visited will be their dream home. And in Normandy, at Château de Lalacelle, Terry and Ashley are working on their latest guest suite, but they've discovered water-damaged and rotten beams - could their entire project be jeopardised?

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château de Cézérac, in the Lot-et-Garonne region, Jon and Carmen are eager to turn a smoke-damaged room in the 'Pirate's Wing' into a new bedroom. The space requires a total overhaul, and Jon needs to get to grips with centuries-old, mismatched building work. Meanwhile, at the beautiful Château de Lalande, preparations are underway for Stephanie and Philip's magnificent engagement party. And in the Haute-Vienne region, at Château de la Grillère, Sharon and Tim plan to build a large pool house using timber sourced from trees on their estate. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the beautiful Château du Puits es Pratx, Tim and Sasha are preparing for this year's wedding season and want to create a stunning stump garden for guests to enjoy on their big day. Meanwhile, new chateau owners Debbie and Dave are excited to move into their new home, but they make an unexpected discovery. And in the Dordogne, at Château des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole are up against it as they try to complete their dream kitchen and cook their first family meal in their home. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the stunning Château Lagorce, Anna and Edward's preparations are in full swing for their 400th wedding. With 80 guests, a wine tour, a three-course wedding breakfast and two ceremonies, this pair are going to be busy. At Château du Puits es Pratx, in the Occitanie region, Tim and Sasha are totally bamboozled as Tim tries to create a bespoke bench out of the abundance of bamboo that's grown in the grounds. And in Normandy, at Château de Lalacelle, Terry and Ashley continue the extensive renovations of their guest suite. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the stunning Château De La Fare, Janet and Phillip are approaching the end of six months of hard work, rebuilding their incredible two-bedroom tower suite. Guests are due imminently, but there's still a secret door to build, furnishings to arrange, and two out of the five rooms to complete. Meanwhile, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, the Hutson family are rushing to restore an ornate fountain that hasn't worked in decades. They're determined to have it flowing again before this year's guests arrive. And at Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon have just the 60 shutters to renovate. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the picturesque Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, Jon and Carmen are diving into a new project, renovating their Roman-inspired swimming pool, which, currently, only the local frogs are enjoying. Meanwhile at the beautiful Château de Joli Bois, Ben and Vanessa are struggling to assemble flat-pack furniture that's on a chateau scale: a new sauna and shower room. And in the picturesque hills of the Dordogne, at Château Domaine De Le Barde, Tim and Krys have wallpaper to hang, bridges to fix, and gardening tasks to complete before they host their largest ever event.

 The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, Christina and Sassan want to transform an old storage room into a library. But with plasterboarding to complete, walls to paper and panel, and lights to install, have these DIY newbies set themselves too much of a challenge? Meanwhile, at Château du Puits es Pratx, Tim and Sasha are busy with another wedding, including the complicated task of creating a confetti drop from the main floral displays. And in Lot et Garonne, Jon and Carmen get that sinking feeling as they try to complete their swimming pool renovation. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château de Lalacelle in Normandy, Terry and Ashley are reinstating their centuries-old formal gardens, but with a kilometre of irrigation to lay, eight huge flower beds to create and over 450 tonnes of gravel to shift, this is gardening on a chateau scale. Meanwhile, it's supposed to be moving-in day for Nick and Nicole at Château des Vieilles Vignes in the Dordogne. But after two years of backbreaking hard work, are they finally ready to settle in? And at Château De La Ruche, Tim and Rebecca want to expand their cutting garden so that their chateau can bloom with fresh flowers. 

The new series concludes. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château de Lalacelle in Normandy, Terry and Ashley are approaching the end of a major garden makeover. But, with the local mayor on the way to an open house event where everything needs to look amazing, there's still metres of pathways to complete and planting to finish. Meanwhile, in the Haute-Vienne, Sharon and Tim are updating a guest bedroom and have challenged each other to see which of them is best at hanging wallpaper. And on the banks of the Lot River, Jon and Carmen are renovating an old children's treehouse into a stylish adult gin house.