by chateau-admin | May 24, 2026 | Our Chateau Journey
When we first bought Château de la Boutinière, we knew we were taking on a rather enormous project. What we probably did not fully realise was just how many stories would come with it. Some of them are about renovation, of course. There are rooms to restore, walls to...
by chateau-admin | May 24, 2026 | Our Chateau Journey
In mid April, I went outside with my camera determined to take some lovely spring photographs, only to discover that France had clearly not received the memo! The weather was still rather grey, damp and not especially spring-like, but the garden was beginning to wake...
by chateau-admin | May 3, 2026 | Our Chateau Journey
Last Thursday, 24 April, we held another successful Gardening Day here at Château de la Boutinière, and it was such a pleasure to welcome guests to the château for a day of practical work, good company and time outdoors in the spring sunshine. The focus of the day was...
by chateau-admin | Apr 18, 2026 | Our Chateau Journey
When the new series of Chateau DIY began on 6 April, Château de la Boutinière appeared in the first episode. The programme followed us as we prepared our chapel for a very special occasion: a vow renewal for an American couple, Mary and Leo, celebrating 60 years of...
by chateau-admin | Mar 31, 2026 | Our Chateau Journey
This winter has brought its fair share of challenges at Château de la Boutinière, but one recent storm left us facing far more damage than I expected. We are used to strong winds here during the winter months, but this was a whole new level. The first sign of trouble...
by chateau-admin | Jan 21, 2026 | Our Chateau Journey
Christmas at the château never happens all at once. It arrives slowly, over several days, as rooms are dressed one by one and the château gradually begins to feel warmer, fuller and more expectant. This year was no different. We spent days decorating, moving from room...
