The Chateau Diaries - Unknown - Season 2 (2025)

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Does Stephanie still own the Chateau? ›

She bought the chateau with her university friend Nic in 2005, buying the huge property for the price of two small London flats. The chateau is now also jointly owned with her friend Michael as well.

Stephanie moved into her château in 2005. And although people were living on the site from at least the 13th century, the building can be dated from around the late 15th or early 16th century.

A Framlingham taxi driver has been living a double life working as a chateau repairman. For the last 15 years Gerry Grady, who owns Framlingham Taxis, has been journeying to the chateau LeLande in the centre of France to help owner Stephanie Jarvis restore the 16th century architectural marvel.

Nine series of the programme were filmed, with Series 9 first airing on Channel 4 in the UK on 30 October 2022. That was said to be the final series, a decision made with the agreement of the couple.

Which child would eventually inherit the chateau has been a hot topic for years but James has finally revealed that it will fall into the hands of his half-siblings, back in 2022.

Escape to the Chateau's Dick and Angel Strawbridge have broken their silence and said the rancorous split from Channel 4 was 'planned in advance' and the reason they had never spoken about it was because they followed the Queen's advice.

Congratulations to the future Mr and Mrs Porcelain. I wonder how her mother actually feels. Or Baghead and Potts too.

She diligently monitored her food intake, restricted unhealthy snacking, and consistently consumed water. Sugary foods were a strict no-no for her. Starting her journey at 176 pounds (80 kgs), Angel shed an impressive 33 pounds. Her weight is around 143 pounds (65 kg) now.

Escape to the Chateau came to an end in December 2022, with the couple saying they believed the show was going “out on a high”. They said in a statement last month: “It was a Strawbridge Family decision early last year to conclude Escape To The Chateau.”

The couple closed their castle company, Château-de-la-Motte-Husson Limited, this year, but have continued with other businesses including wallpaper designs, a bedding range, scented candles, and other lifestyle products including cushions and their own brand of gin.

Have they sold the chateau in Escape to the Chateau? ›

"This is the long haul," Strawbridge said of the Chateau's place in the family. "We've had lots of people saying, 'Oh they're selling', but this is our forever home and Arthur and Dorothy know that and we plan for the future. "When we've been away on tours and then we come back, it's stable.

The château is currently owned by Dick Strawbridge and his wife Angel. It is the setting for the Channel 4 programme Escape to the Chateau.

Escape to the Chateau's Dick and Angel Strawbridge have broken their silence and said the rancorous split from Channel 4 was 'planned in advance' and the reason they had never spoken about it was because they followed the Queen's advice.