About this season
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. In 2021, the program was renamed as "Chateau DIY".
Episodes (20)
1. Episode 1
Aired 23 March 2020 • 46 min
Fiona fights with the sub-zero weather. Tim and Sasha attempt to improve their income during the low-season.
2. Episode 2
Aired 30 March 2020 • 46 min
Erin and JB start their transformation of the chateau's ruined orangery, trying to turn it into a top-tier venue.
3. Episode 3
Aired 6 April 2020 • 46 min
Tim and Sasha work on a plan to use their chateau's empty bathing pool.
4. Episode 4
Aired 13 April 2020 • 46 min
Tim and Rebecca work to transform their aviary. Fiona begins work to renovate a luxury suite.
5. Episode 5
Aired 20 April 2020 • 46 min
Dick and Angel give a makeover to their magnificent five-metre-high staircase.
6. Episode 6
Aired 27 April 2020 • 46 min
Stephanie makes plans for her mother's wedding, while Debbie and Nigel start their new French life.
7. Episode 7
Aired 4 May 2020 • 46 min
Over at Château de Brives, Sarah and George's builders unearth a secret room that they think could be hiding vintage cognac.
8. Episode 8
Aired 11 May 2020 • 46 min
Stephanie hosts her mother Isabelle's wedding at Château de la Lande.
9. Episode 9
Aired 18 May 2020 • 46 min
Debbie and Nigel's have their renovations halted by a last-minute unexpected booking.
10. Episode 10
Aired 25 May 2020 • 46 min
Sarah and George encounter problems, while Stephanie has unexpected scheduling difficulties.
11. Episode 11
Aired 1 June 2020 • 46 min
Mariam and Johnno build a French parterre garden. Emma and Paul begin their renovations.
12. Episode 12
Aired 8 June 2020 • 46 min
Phillip and Janet work madly on the bridal suite for their daughter Penny's wedding.
13. Episode 13
Aired 15 June 2020 • 46 min
Emma and Paul get ready for an important booking. Mariam and Johnno begin a transformation of their chateau's grand salon.
14. Episode 14
Aired 22 June 2020 • 46 min
Emma and Paul begin a new garden project. The costs of Karen and Paul's roof are beyond what was expected.
15. Episode 15
Aired 29 June 2020 • 46 min
Mariam and Johnno begin the restoration of the original bread oven. Angel discovers a unique cover for a radiator.
16. Episode 16
Aired 6 July 2020 • 46 min
Debbie and Simon are ready to move into the chateau; Wendy and Marcus's have their willpower tested.
17. Episode 17
Aired 13 July 2020 • 46 min
Wendy and Marcus work to renovate the barn, wet weather may cause problems for Belinda and Lee's upcoming fashion show.
18. Episode 18
Aired 20 July 2020 • 46 min
Wendy and Marcus get ready for a VIP visitor, while Amy and Marc discuss the plans for their new retreat centre.
19. Episode 19
Aired 27 July 2020 • 46 min
Ben and Billie begin building their glamping site.
20. Episode 20
Aired 3 August 2020 • 46 min
Amy and Marc work to get the barn and café ready, with an eye to the upcoming yoga classes.