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CHANNEL 4’S ESCAPE TO THE CHATEAU DIY
We appear in the British TV series Escape to the Chateau: DIY which follows several British couples who have undertaken chateau restoration in France. You can find us in the following episodes:
Season 2 – episode 16 to 20
Season 4 – episode 1 to 3
TV VENDEE, 23/07/2020
Trésors cachés – Le château de Bourneau
“If the roots of the château de Bourneau in the region of Vendée are well known, what about its history in the 19th century?”
THE CHATEAU DIARIES, 19/01/2020
Peek Inside A Private Fairytale Chateau!
“Erin the young and beautiful chatelaine of the Chateau de Bourneau in France, takes us on a private tour of her home. From the grand reception rooms to attics that haven’t been touched in 40 years, discover this magnificent building that was modelled on one of the royal palaces of the Loire.”
JE T’AIME ETC, 30/01/2019
Le jeune couple châtelain !
“Erin and Jean-Baptiste left everything behind to become châtelains.
Everything was going well for them, they lived in Edinburgh, had a flat, they made a good living, but one day they discovered the Château de Bourneau in the region of Vendée and it was love at first sight! They bought it, got the keys this summer and are about to spend their first winter in it…”
OUEST FRANCE, 26/05/2023
The boat peoples who found refuge in a Vendeen castle
“Three families who fled Vietnam in 1975 and found refuge in Bourneau came back with the new generation”
OUEST FRANCE, 13/10/2022
This castle became the star of an english TV reality show.
“Since 2018, Erin and Jean-Baptiste Gois have the project of giving a new lease of life to the château by anchoring it in the village life. Now, the village is known abroad, thanks to an english TV show which feature their adventures”
OUEST FRANCE, 09/07/2022
The prairie of the château like in the middle ages.
“During the time of a weekend, history fans bring us back and make us discover what life was like during the first crusade.”
OUEST FRANCE, 10/04/2021
Vendée – in Bourneau the chateau history carries on.
“In Bourneau, Erin and Jean-Baptiste fell in love with this 19th century castle, inspired by Azay-le-Rideau and Anet, well-known Renaissance chateaux. They bought it three years ago. Since then, they have continued their mission to develop hospitality through holiday cottages and weddings.”
FRENCH ENTREE, 02/02/2020
“We Bought a Fairytale Château!” – Erin and Jean-Baptiste’s Story
“When Erin Choa and Jean-Baptiste Gois clapped eyes on the Château de Bourneau, it was love at first sight. Sylvia Edwards Davis takes a tour of the romantic folly that stole the châtelains’ hearts.”
OUEST FRANCE, 21/09/2019
Heritage in Vendée – the Chateau de Bourneau comes out of the shadows.
“The European Heritage Days are an opportunity to discover places usually closed to the public. For the first time, the Chateau de Bourneau will open its bowels.”
OUEST FRANCE, 18/08/2019
Bourneau. The chateau owners receive a €3000 price to help them with its renovation.
“On Friday the 16th of August, Vieilles maisons françaises (VMF) Association awarded a €3000 price. For a year, the young owners have initiated the preservation of this building. The money received will be used towards urgent work.”
