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and, along with my wife Angel and our two children,

and, along with my wife Angel and our two children,

we've spent the last four years turning an abandoned chateau

we've spent the last four years turning an abandoned chateau

into our dream home.

into our dream home.

No way!

It's not just where we live...

It's not just where we live...

And you're in charge of the kitchen.

..it's where we work...

We're in business!

We're in business!

..and it turns out we're not the only Brits who've crossed

..and it turns out we're not the only Brits who've crossed

the Channel for the chateau life.

Dinner time!

Now Angel and I are back,

guiding more owners on their chateau adventure...

guiding more owners on their chateau adventure...

How big's your pot of gold?

Not big enough, I'm afraid.

If you stand where I'm standing, I think it looks quite lovely.

If you stand where I'm standing, I think it looks quite lovely.

Go, go, go!

We'll work with some familiar faces...

We'll work with some familiar faces...

Welcome! Lovely to meet you.

..and some who are new to chateau life,

..and some who are new to chateau life,

as they battle to renovate their homes...

as they battle to renovate their homes...

Come the next nuclear holocaust, this will be what's left.

Come the next nuclear holocaust, this will be what's left.

..and make them work as businesses.

Have you got everything done on the list? No.

Have you got everything done on the list? No.

Ta-dah!

There will be ups

and downs.

If this glass breaks,

there's going to be more euros in my swear jar.

there's going to be more euros in my swear jar.

But however hard the going gets, for these plucky Brits,

But however hard the going gets, for these plucky Brits,

their homes really are their castles.

their homes really are their castles.

their homes really are their castles.

Today...

A glamorous box of cake!

A glamorous box of cake!

..Angel gives a new chateau owner some top baking tips...

..Angel gives a new chateau owner some top baking tips...

Remember, it's crumb management.

..and the couple need a quick fix to show their chateau at its best.

..and the couple need a quick fix to show their chateau at its best.

..and the couple need a quick fix to show their chateau at its best.

Yeah, it doesn't look too bad.

One chateau owner lets a new wedding planner take charge...

One chateau owner lets a new wedding planner take charge...

Obviously we need talk about weather,

Obviously we need talk about weather,

potential for any bad weather tomorrow.

..but can he really hand over the reins?

..but can he really hand over the reins?

I'm not going to be difficult in any way.

I am hanging in the background so that I can see what's happening.

I am hanging in the background so that I can see what's happening.

A new exercise studio is in the spotlight.

A new exercise studio is in the spotlight.

It looks fabulous from the outside, but...

It looks fabulous from the outside, but...

There's trouble with the catering.

There's trouble with the catering.

These look awful. They don't look great.

These look awful. They don't look great.

Why couldn't you have shaped them nicer?

More and more people are seeing the appeal of owning a French chateau.

More and more people are seeing the appeal of owning a French chateau.

Got the rope, team?

Yep!

Like Angel and I,

they're doing up buildings and setting up in business.

they're doing up buildings and setting up in business.

This is why we work as a team - Angela makes it happen

This is why we work as a team - Angela makes it happen

and I just have to say, "Yes, darling."

Erin and her French-born fiance Jean-Baptiste, known as JB,

only moved into Chateau de Bourneau two months ago.

only moved into Chateau de Bourneau two months ago.

Actually, it's not particularly heavy.

This fairy tale castle is in the Renaissance style,

This fairy tale castle is in the Renaissance style,

but built in the 19th century.

but built in the 19th century.

It has around 50 rooms, its own moat,

It has around 50 rooms, its own moat,

and lies just over 100 miles south of our place in the Loire Valley.

and lies just over 100 miles south of our place in the Loire Valley.

and lies just over 100 miles south of our place in the Loire Valley.

So, we've made a start on the chateau renovation.

So, we've made a start on the chateau renovation.

There's still a long way to go.

The list of things to do is actually very long.

The list of things to do is actually very long.

They're currently renting out the four gites in the grounds

They're currently renting out the four gites in the grounds

and preparing the chateau as a wedding and events venue.

and preparing the chateau as a wedding and events venue.

Such ambitious ideas mean they've been very busy.

Such ambitious ideas mean they've been very busy.

Everything is doable.

You just don't panic and keep going, sort of thing. Yeah.

You just don't panic and keep going, sort of thing. Yeah.

So far, they've made a start on the honeymoon suite

So far, they've made a start on the honeymoon suite

and I gave them a hand with the doors and windows in the solarium.

and I gave them a hand with the doors and windows in the solarium.

They've upgraded the kitchen facilities

to suit the catering side of their business.

to suit the catering side of their business.

It's got a wine rack.

And they've restored some glamour to the ballroom

And they've restored some glamour to the ballroom

and painted one of the staircases.

This chateau has been shut up as a private residence for so many years,

This chateau has been shut up as a private residence for so many years,

none of the locals have ever been in it, they've never seen it.

none of the locals have ever been in it, they've never seen it.

Now they want to host a party for the mayor and locals

Now they want to host a party for the mayor and locals

to launch their new business and show the chateau's potential.

to launch their new business and show the chateau's potential.

Doing our first event for the mayor is really important for us,

Doing our first event for the mayor is really important for us,

and although we have an events business,

and although we have an events business,

we've never actually organised an event.

So, with 50 on the guest list,

So, with 50 on the guest list,

they're planning a quintessentially English afternoon tea

they're planning a quintessentially English afternoon tea

with a French twist.

Creating a really beautiful vintage tea party will be lovely.

Creating a really beautiful vintage tea party will be lovely.

It's something that the French don't have.

It's something that the French don't have.

Neither JB or Erin are experienced bakers...

Neither JB or Erin are experienced bakers...

..so where better to get cake decorating tips

..so where better to get cake decorating tips

than here at our chateau, with my Angel?

I'm going to go and say hello!

Erin's brought along a couple of simple sponge cakes,

Erin's brought along a couple of simple sponge cakes,

ready for Angel's magic touch.

ready for Angel's magic touch.

Oh, I love it...

THEY LAUGH

A glamorous box of cake!

Hello. Hi, nice to meet you!

Lovely to meet you, too.

Oh, aren't you gorgeous?!

Right, this is for me.

Let me take this.

Come up.

Right, come in.

Want a cup of tea? This is beautiful.

Oh, I'd love a cup of tea.

OK, so, today...

Let's do some icing of some cakes.

Can you ice cakes? How much have you...?

Can you ice cakes? How much have you...?

Um, well, I haven't done it before, but...

Um, well, I haven't done it before, but...

Are you quite creative?

I'm quite creative, I love painting and making things, and...

I'm quite creative, I love painting and making things, and...

Brilliant. Brilliant.

I haven't done it before, but I'm willing to learn!

I haven't done it before, but I'm willing to learn!

Welcome to our kitchen.

Welcome to our kitchen.

In fact, welcome to Dick's kitchen!

Erin wants to create what's known as a naked cake.

Erin wants to create what's known as a naked cake.

Let's get these bad boys out.

Let's get these bad boys out.

So instead of covering the sponge in thick icing,

So instead of covering the sponge in thick icing,

the cake is given a lighter, frosted finish.

the cake is given a lighter, frosted finish.

Part of the key in doing a naked cake

Part of the key in doing a naked cake

is crumb management!

And getting the icing really, really nice and smooth.

And getting the icing really, really nice and smooth.

Little things, like having the right tins, will make a difference.

Little things, like having the right tins, will make a difference.

Like, having a straight tin will be better than having...

Like, having a straight tin will be better than having...

Cos it's got that lip?

Yeah, and also, this has got a bit of an angle to it,

Yeah, and also, this has got a bit of an angle to it,

and a lip as well.

But it's OK.

Always have a ruler on you!

Always have a ruler on you!

It's three centimetres.

Now, for a layer, I would say 2.5 to 3 centimetres anyway, OK?

Now, for a layer, I would say 2.5 to 3 centimetres anyway, OK?

Now, for a layer, I would say 2.5 to 3 centimetres anyway, OK?

I'm going to serrate all the edges first,

I'm going to serrate all the edges first,

and it's a really simple thing,

but you've got to saw, so I'm moving the turntable

but you've got to saw, so I'm moving the turntable

and doing a little sawing action.

and doing a little sawing action.

Ta-dah! Beautiful.

OK, so now we have got our first top cake, that we can eat later!

OK, so now we have got our first top cake, that we can eat later!

OK, so now we have got our first top cake, that we can eat later!

Time for Erin to try out her knife skills...

You can hold this, as well, however...

You can hold this, as well, however...

And then you start moving this around.

And then you start moving this around.

Bigger sawing.

I feel like you're pushing too much. OK.

So...

That's it, but gentle.

Yeah.

OK. Let's do it, let's take it off.

Great, now put it over in the grave.

Great, now put it over in the grave.

Remember, it's crumb management. Great. OK.

Remember, it's crumb management. Great. OK.

So, when you get to this stage, you're going to ice it,

So, when you get to this stage, you're going to ice it,

and if you've done a lemon cake, you might put a curd in,

and if you've done a lemon cake, you might put a curd in,

or if you've done a Victoria sponge, you might put strawberry jam in,

or if you've done a Victoria sponge, you might put strawberry jam in,

or a jam.

Let's use one of our jams.

Perfect. Sounds good.

So after adding a layer of buttercream -

So after adding a layer of buttercream -

made with icing sugar and softened butter - it's the jam.

made with icing sugar and softened butter - it's the jam.

That's it. You're a natural!

I don't think I am!

Great. All right, OK...

Great. All right, OK...

That's it.

And to finish, a thinly-spread layer of more buttercream icing.

And to finish, a thinly-spread layer of more buttercream icing.

You see, already it starts looking great, doesn't it?

You see, already it starts looking great, doesn't it?

You're such a natural.

Brilliant. Honestly!

I've just taken the top off!

Oh!

THEY GIGGLE

You said it too soon!

Let's hope Erin masters the art of icing

before the mayor's tea party.

100 miles south of us, in the Loire Valley,

100 miles south of us, in the Loire Valley,

is the 17th century Chateau Saint-Loup,

is the 17th century Chateau Saint-Loup,

now owned by ex-lawyer Charles-Henri.

now owned by ex-lawyer Charles-Henri.

He bought the place almost 30 years ago for £1.2 million.

He bought the place almost 30 years ago for £1.2 million.

One of its claims to fame is that the Marquis who built it

One of its claims to fame is that the Marquis who built it

One of its claims to fame is that the Marquis who built it

was the inspiration for a character in the fairy tale, Puss in Boots.

was the inspiration for a character in the fairy tale, Puss in Boots.

Well, my link to the chateau is something of a fairy tale itself.

Well, my link to the chateau is something of a fairy tale itself.

Well, my link to the chateau is something of a fairy tale itself.

One day, I just happened to drive past the chateau on the hill

One day, I just happened to drive past the chateau on the hill

One day, I just happened to drive past the chateau on the hill

and I stopped and looked down, and I thought to myself,

and I stopped and looked down, and I thought to myself,

"Now, this is the most beautiful chateau I've ever seen in my life."

"Now, this is the most beautiful chateau I've ever seen in my life."

Sitting in 120 acres of parkland,

Sitting in 120 acres of parkland,

it has 25 en-suite bedrooms

it has 25 en-suite bedrooms

and was built on the foundations of a medieval fortress.

and was built on the foundations of a medieval fortress.

As you can see to the left,

As you can see to the left,

the remainder of the medieval bit, of the square tower in particular.

the remainder of the medieval bit, of the square tower in particular.

Charles gave up a career as an international lawyer

Charles gave up a career as an international lawyer

to dedicate himself to renovating this beautiful building.

to dedicate himself to renovating this beautiful building.

My family didn't think very much of what I did.

My family didn't think very much of what I did.

They thought I was completely mad.

But...

Alors.

..it's my life and I'm pleased where I am.

Living in a chateau this spectacular comes at an eye-watering price.

Living in a chateau this spectacular comes at an eye-watering price.

Living in a chateau this spectacular comes at an eye-watering price.

Running a chateau costs 100,000 euros a year.

Running a chateau costs 100,000 euros a year.

We're talking about operational costs.

We're talking about operational costs.

To pay those bills, they've built a successful business

To pay those bills, they've built a successful business

running events and guest accommodation.

running events and guest accommodation.

Plus they keep outgoings down by employing only a handful of staff.

Plus they keep outgoings down by employing only a handful of staff.

Plus they keep outgoings down by employing only a handful of staff.

This house used to be run by 100 staff.

This house used to be run by 100 staff.

There were 45 gardeners in the 18th century

There were 45 gardeners in the 18th century

and 60 people in the house.

I live here with my wife,

and then we have two gardeners

and then we have two gardeners

and then a governess for the house.

We're the jack of all trades.

We do the garden in the morning

and the rooms in the evening

and to us it's heaven,

but I'm sure to a lot of people it would be hell.

but I'm sure to a lot of people it would be hell.

So, you've got to know who you are and make your choices.

So, you've got to know who you are and make your choices.

Today, Charles is working with wedding planner Sarah,

Today, Charles is working with wedding planner Sarah,

who's organising everything for the bride and groom,

who's organising everything for the bride and groom,

Tina and Samuel from Canada.

Hello! Hi! Hello!

Hello! Hi! Hello!

Sarah has an impressive CV,

including a stint at Prince Charles's palace in London,

including a stint at Prince Charles's palace in London,

but she's still untested by this Charles...

but she's still untested by this Charles...

Thank you for having us.

..and she's keen to make a good impression.

..and she's keen to make a good impression.

Right, so, we've moved lunch back to 12:30pm,

Right, so, we've moved lunch back to 12:30pm,

so that gives us...45 minutes,

so we'll do a walk around,

because obviously, you've not been here before.

Obviously, we need to talk about weather,

the potential for any bad weather tomorrow,

and talk about the contingency plan.

OK. Sounds great.

Will you please come, then?

The weekend weather forecast is mixed,

The weekend weather forecast is mixed,

so they're working out dry and wet weather options

so they're working out dry and wet weather options

for the two-day event.

So, obviously, you've got quite a busy schedule this afternoon!

So, obviously, you've got quite a busy schedule this afternoon!

The biggest pressure I feel is living up to their expectations

The biggest pressure I feel is living up to their expectations

and ensuring that they're happy with everything.

and ensuring that they're happy with everything.

After you!

You have to make sure that every single wedding

You have to make sure that every single wedding

is the best wedding you've ever done, because if you slip up,

is the best wedding you've ever done, because if you slip up,

then you're going to lose a lot of contacts.

We want to do a cocktail inside...

We want to do a cocktail inside...

Then it will go out to here.

Then it will go out to here.

This is the first time the couple have seen around the chateau.

This is the first time the couple have seen around the chateau.

SAMUEL: A real fireplace.

Oh, yes, it's a real house!

It's not Walt Disney!

We absolutely adore this venue.

It's obviously incredibly beautiful.

We would love to work here again,

and of course, that all lies on us doing an amazing job.

and of course, that all lies on us doing an amazing job.

It's in this state room that Sarah's got tonight's welcome party planned.

It's in this state room that Sarah's got tonight's welcome party planned.

It's in this state room that Sarah's got tonight's welcome party planned.

Right, so, everybody will come down to here for 7:00pm

Right, so, everybody will come down to here for 7:00pm

and then we'll bring you through to dinner,

and then we'll bring you through to dinner,

so, we'll go back to the front of the chateau.

Right, so for tomorrow, in a good weather scenario,

Right, so for tomorrow, in a good weather scenario,

ceremony this side or the other side?

ceremony this side or the other side?

To answer that, you probably want to see the other side!

To answer that, you probably want to see the other side!

So, let's walk through.

Anything that goes wrong will not be the fault of the supplier.

Anything that goes wrong will not be the fault of the supplier.

It will be the fault of the chateau,

so that's why it's important to be nosy.

You could walk down here to come to the ceremony.

You could walk down here to come to the ceremony.

I'm not going to be difficult in any way, nor TOO nosy,

I'm not going to be difficult in any way, nor TOO nosy,

but I am hanging in the background, so that I can see what's happening.

but I am hanging in the background, so that I can see what's happening.

but I am hanging in the background, so that I can see what's happening.

Now, Faith is going to be putting flowers around these stairs.

Now, Faith is going to be putting flowers around these stairs.

Perfect for photographs, for your group photographs.

Perfect for photographs, for your group photographs.

Then we would probably move you round to the front

Then we would probably move you round to the front

for the canape reception...

Perfect!

With the locations sorted,

it's now down to Charles and Sarah to make it all run smoothly.

it's now down to Charles and Sarah to make it all run smoothly.

Coming up...

What do you think? Will it work?

What do you think? Will it work?

..a structural problem gets a positive spin.

..a structural problem gets a positive spin.

There's a good thing about the wall,

which is it limits distractions.

which is it limits distractions.

Absolutely. Yeah, so...

Has Erin found her true calling?

Has Erin found her true calling?

You are a natural.

You just did the wrong career.

You shouldn't have been a doctor!

And Sarah's plan B proves essential.

And Sarah's plan B proves essential.

This will be the storm coming in, probably!

This will be the storm coming in, probably!

The 19th-century Chateau de la Vigne

in the Loire Valley is the French home to May Simpkin and family.

in the Loire Valley is the French home to May Simpkin and family.

in the Loire Valley is the French home to May Simpkin and family.

Welcome, you have all made it!

Welcome, you have all made it!

During the off-peak season,

with the help of daughter Jade and son Jack,

with the help of daughter Jade and son Jack,

May runs a yoga and health retreat.

May runs a yoga and health retreat.

Let's pass those brownies around, as well, don't be shy!

Let's pass those brownies around, as well, don't be shy!

Let's pass those brownies around, as well, don't be shy!

After extensive restoration works,

After extensive restoration works,

they now have a dedicated yoga studio in one of their outbuildings.

they now have a dedicated yoga studio in one of their outbuildings.

they now have a dedicated yoga studio in one of their outbuildings.

And guests on health and wellbeing retreats

And guests on health and wellbeing retreats

will have daily classes there.

Seems to have actually happened, it's materialised.

Seems to have actually happened, it's materialised.

I have got a yoga space, so I'm so excited about that.

I have got a yoga space, so I'm so excited about that.

The only slight hitch is a wall in the middle,

The only slight hitch is a wall in the middle,

which means it's not quite the open space she was hoping for.

which means it's not quite the open space she was hoping for.

With classes due to start,

yoga teacher Jamie is checking it out.

yoga teacher Jamie is checking it out.

So, what do you think?

Well, it looks fabulous from the outside, but the inside's just wow!

Well, it looks fabulous from the outside, but the inside's just wow!

Well, it looks fabulous from the outside, but the inside's just wow!

Oh! You've done such a good job with it!

Oh! You've done such a good job with it!

Oh, I'm so pleased! Yeah, it's fantastic!

Oh, I'm so pleased! Yeah, it's fantastic!

There's a good thing about the wall,

which is that you can actually use it,

which is that you can actually use it,

rather than think about it as being a disadvantage.

rather than think about it as being a disadvantage.

Because in lots of my classes,

Because in lots of my classes,

I teach inversions - headstand, handstand -

I teach inversions - headstand, handstand -

and actually you can use the wall to support people. Oh, wow. Yes.

and actually you can use the wall to support people. Oh, wow. Yes.

So instead of it being something, you know,

So instead of it being something, you know,

detrimental to the space, it could be advantageous.

detrimental to the space, it could be advantageous.

Also, what really distracts people in a yoga class

Also, what really distracts people in a yoga class

is looking at each other. Yes, absolutely.

is looking at each other. Yes, absolutely.

So because the wall's there, it adds this element of, not privacy, but...

So because the wall's there, it adds this element of, not privacy, but...

So because the wall's there, it adds this element of, not privacy, but...

Being in their own little zone. Yeah, it limits distractions.

Being in their own little zone. Yeah, it limits distractions.

Oh, I love it. So that's another positive. So positive!

Oh, I love it. So that's another positive. So positive!

I'm going to continue to think of more and more

I'm going to continue to think of more and more

positive things about that wall! Perfect! Are you proud?

positive things about that wall! Perfect! Are you proud?

Oh, I'm really proud. I'm very excited, as well.

Oh, I'm really proud. I'm very excited, as well.

I can't wait to run the first class! Me, too. Really excited.

I can't wait to run the first class! Me, too. Really excited.

With Jamie totally onboard,

the studio's ready for the first yoga class.

the studio's ready for the first yoga class.

Bring our palms together and just rest the hands against the chest.

Bring our palms together and just rest the hands against the chest.

There's added pressure,

as among the guests is journalist Louise Atkinson,

as among the guests is journalist Louise Atkinson,

who's reviewing the retreat.

who's reviewing the retreat.

OK, I just want you to breathe naturally for a few breaths.

OK, I just want you to breathe naturally for a few breaths.

May's there, too, checking that all is going well.

May's there, too, checking that all is going well.

Try to release any tension from the shoulders.

Try to release any tension from the shoulders.

I've been waiting for this moment for a very long time,

I've been waiting for this moment for a very long time,

and I cannot believe we've actually arrived.

and I cannot believe we've actually arrived.

It's just incredible.

I'm so thrilled to have that dedicated space

I'm so thrilled to have that dedicated space

that I dreamed of, and I think they all love it.

that I dreamed of, and I think they all love it.

Anaesthetist-turned-chateau-owner Erin is in our kitchen with Angel,

Anaesthetist-turned-chateau-owner Erin is in our kitchen with Angel,

Anaesthetist-turned-chateau-owner Erin is in our kitchen with Angel,

adding cake-decorating to her range of skills.

adding cake-decorating to her range of skills.

It's a dress rehearsal for the mayor's tea party,

It's a dress rehearsal for the mayor's tea party,

that they're holding in a few weeks' time.

that they're holding in a few weeks' time.

Great, OK.

Now they're ready to add the final layer

of crumb-free buttercream icing.

Do it at the top, go out to the edge and then go round the sides.

Do it at the top, go out to the edge and then go round the sides.

Do it at the top, go out to the edge and then go round the sides.

And it's literally just a final, quite thin, skim. OK.

And it's literally just a final, quite thin, skim. OK.

You want to have a go? All right!

Go on, do it, do it! Look, for me, you can't go wrong.

Go on, do it, do it! Look, for me, you can't go wrong.

You can't! So it needs to be a really thin skim now.

You can't! So it needs to be a really thin skim now.

OK? Done like a pro.

OK? Done like a pro.

This is a crumb-free topper. Yes.

This is a crumb-free topper. Yes.

I feel like you're getting a little bit more confident,

I feel like you're getting a little bit more confident,

so scrape a bit harder, as well. Yeah, I think so.

so scrape a bit harder, as well. Yeah, I think so.

Listen, if you saw that in a shop,

Listen, if you saw that in a shop,

you'd want to buy it, wouldn't you?

You'd certainly want to eat it!

You'd certainly want to eat it!

You are a natural - you just did the wrong career.

You are a natural - you just did the wrong career.

You shouldn't have been a doctor,

saving people's lives or any of that.

saving people's lives or any of that.

With the cakes iced, it's time for the decoration,

With the cakes iced, it's time for the decoration,

using some flowers straight from our garden.

using some flowers straight from our garden.

Bit of floristry tape, really simple to use.

Bit of floristry tape, really simple to use.

Put it on.

Put it around.

Make sure you cover all of the stem.

Make sure you cover all of the stem.

I think you're a little bit more creative than you let on.

I think you're a little bit more creative than you let on.

So I don't need to show you this, but let's do it together.

So I don't need to show you this, but let's do it together.

Things look always slightly nicer asymmetric, as well.

Things look always slightly nicer asymmetric, as well.

So we're going to get a little bit more of the botanical. Mm-hm.

So we're going to get a little bit more of the botanical. Mm-hm.

Bring it round the side.

Bring it round the side.

I know Dick takes the mickey out of me all the time -

I know Dick takes the mickey out of me all the time -

he kind of needs to do this!

Looks good, the cascade.

But it does, you're fine!

But it does, you're fine!

I wouldn't even go too much more messy on that now.

I wouldn't even go too much more messy on that now.

I think it looks quite sweet.

I think the point is that it's just about having a bit of fun, isn't it?

I think the point is that it's just about having a bit of fun, isn't it?

I think the point is that it's just about having a bit of fun, isn't it?

So, right.

So, right.

Lovely!

What do you reckon? Yeah!

I feel like nearly I should high-five you!

I feel like nearly I should high-five you!

Go on, then! Well done!

Great job.

I reckon that's a cake fit for a mayor.

I reckon that's a cake fit for a mayor.

Thank you so much. It's been really great!

Ah, it was lovely meeting you. Thank you!

Ah, it was lovely meeting you. Thank you!

Do you feel like you've got some of the tools?

Yeah, I do! It's been really, really useful. Thank you so much.

Yeah, I do! It's been really, really useful. Thank you so much.

Great, you know what? If you've got confidence, that's all you need!

Great, you know what? If you've got confidence, that's all you need!

Cos you've got some skills, I've seen. That's very kind of you. Best of luck.

Cos you've got some skills, I've seen. That's very kind of you. Best of luck.

Angel spending that time with me today has, yeah, it's given me a bit

Angel spending that time with me today has, yeah, it's given me a bit

of a boost that I'll hopefully be able to pull it all off.

of a boost that I'll hopefully be able to pull it all off.

Fingers crossed!

At Chateau de Saint-Loup in the Loire Valley,

At Chateau de Saint-Loup in the Loire Valley,

owner Charles and wedding planner Sarah...

owner Charles and wedding planner Sarah...

OK, I think we're done on that one.

..are preparing for the 29 guests attending tomorrow's wedding.

..are preparing for the 29 guests attending tomorrow's wedding.

..are preparing for the 29 guests attending tomorrow's wedding.

So it's 14 chairs on each side.

So it's 14 chairs on each side.

That's OK here.

It's the first time Sarah has worked with Charles,

It's the first time Sarah has worked with Charles,

and he's keeping a close eye on progress.

and he's keeping a close eye on progress.

The two here, at least, I'd say should go down.

The two here, at least, I'd say should go down.

OK, let's move this one and see.

OK, let's move this one and see.

For the moment, I'm quite happy with what Sarah's done.

For the moment, I'm quite happy with what Sarah's done.

It's the first time she's calm,

and so we've got to get used to each other. We're not very fast,

and so we've got to get used to each other. We're not very fast,

so that we can have a peep and say when things happen.

so that we can have a peep and say when things happen.

Before Sarah can start decorating areas,

Before Sarah can start decorating areas,

she needs to know whether that overcast sky

she needs to know whether that overcast sky

might put paid to an outdoor ceremony.

might put paid to an outdoor ceremony.

Fiona, could you just check your weather forecast?

Fiona, could you just check your weather forecast?

It's getting a bit blustery.

Sunny intervals and a moderate breeze. OK.

Sunny intervals and a moderate breeze. OK.

So this is just the moderate breeze I'm feeling,

it's not a storm on its way. SHE LAUGHS

it's not a storm on its way. SHE LAUGHS

But Sarah's not convinced by the forecast.

But Sarah's not convinced by the forecast.

So this will be the storm coming in probably.

So this will be the storm coming in probably.

I'm getting a little worried, given the change overnight

I'm getting a little worried, given the change overnight

and the weather forecast for tomorrow, it's definitely of concern.

and the weather forecast for tomorrow, it's definitely of concern.

Sarah's got another option up her sleeve, just in case.

Sarah's got another option up her sleeve, just in case.

There is a plan B - we get everything inside the chateau,

There is a plan B - we get everything inside the chateau,

into one of the reception rooms.

With these numbers, it's not such a concern,

With these numbers, it's not such a concern,

because we can move those between us pretty quickly if we had to.

because we can move those between us pretty quickly if we had to.

But we'll make that call a little bit later.

But we'll make that call a little bit later.

For now, though, there's a more pressing problem -

For now, though, there's a more pressing problem -

the bridegroom's parents have an issue with their bedroom.

the bridegroom's parents have an issue with their bedroom.

The parents of Samuel...

Yes? ..their room, want to add two more beds.

Yes? ..their room, want to add two more beds.

There are bats in the room? OK, I'll leave you with...

There are bats in the room? OK, I'll leave you with...

They've left the light on and the window open.

They've left the light on and the window open.

Was the window open with the light on? No, no, no.

Was the window open with the light on? No, no, no.

Oh, so the bats have gone into the room?

Or they were already in the room? No, they came in.

Or they were already in the room? No, they came in.

OK. I'm sure there were no bats before!

I think maybe it's too soft. Oh, the bed!

I think maybe it's too soft. Oh, the bed!

Oh, the bed!

Sorry, I thought you said "bats had come into the room"!

Sorry, I thought you said "bats had come into the room"!

No, no, no! The bed, OK!

No, no, no! The bed, OK!

Ah, the perils of international communication.

Ah, the perils of international communication.

Glad they got to the bottom of that problem.

Glad they got to the bottom of that problem.

You want an extra bed in there? Yes. Extra two.

You want an extra bed in there? Yes. Extra two.

Two extra beds? How many are you in there?

Two extra beds? How many are you in there?

Just two. But these two are too soft for them.

Just two. But these two are too soft for them.

All right. OK. We'll see what we can do.

All right. OK. We'll see what we can do.

Charles agrees to put in another bed,

leaving Sarah to concentrate on tonight's welcome celebrations.

leaving Sarah to concentrate on tonight's welcome celebrations.

I'm good. OK.

Upstairs, Charles is busy housekeeping with his wife, Sophie.

Upstairs, Charles is busy housekeeping with his wife, Sophie.

Upstairs, Charles is busy housekeeping with his wife, Sophie.

We were asked to put in an extra bed, so we're doing it.

We were asked to put in an extra bed, so we're doing it.

Tonight's meal is outside, but it's still not clear whether the ceremony

Tonight's meal is outside, but it's still not clear whether the ceremony

Tonight's meal is outside, but it's still not clear whether the ceremony

will also be in the open air tomorrow.

will also be in the open air tomorrow.

I'm hoping that the high winds that we've had today have actually blown

I'm hoping that the high winds that we've had today have actually blown

the storm through a bit quicker.

We'll find out in the morning, I suppose, when we wake up and see.

We'll find out in the morning, I suppose, when we wake up and see.

Coming up...

You've just woken up?

..May's children have to pull together...

Get over here, cos breakfast is in 20 minutes.

Get over here, cos breakfast is in 20 minutes.

..Charles can't resist keeping an eye on Sarah...

..Charles can't resist keeping an eye on Sarah...

It could have been on its side, it would be nicer. OK.

It could have been on its side, it would be nicer. OK.

..while JB and Erin also need to work as a team.

..while JB and Erin also need to work as a team.

I can't see anything.

At Chateau de Bourneau, Erin and JB are preparing a tea

At Chateau de Bourneau, Erin and JB are preparing a tea

party for the mayor that will also launch their events business.

party for the mayor that will also launch their events business.

party for the mayor that will also launch their events business.

What do you think is the better one?

Do you think that one's nicer for the top?

Do you think that one's nicer for the top?

Erin is making the centrepiece for the party, a Victoria sponge.

Erin is making the centrepiece for the party, a Victoria sponge.

Erin is making the centrepiece for the party, a Victoria sponge.

Are they both the same thickness?

Are they both the same thickness?

Erm...

No, because I haven't got uniform tins.

I would say that one is the nicest.

We've invited quite a lot of people, local people, our neighbours,

We've invited quite a lot of people, local people, our neighbours,

people who've helped us along, people who we like to work with...

people who've helped us along, people who we like to work with...

And the problem is,

we don't actually know how many people are coming.

It could be 5 or it could be 45.

It could be 5 or it could be 45.

JB's doing his bit and making biscuits.

JB's doing his bit and making biscuits.

It's also going to be the first time we're going to meet

It's also going to be the first time we're going to meet

a lot of our direct neighbours, which is quite important

a lot of our direct neighbours, which is quite important

because, obviously, we want to organise events here.

because, obviously, we want to organise events here.

This chateau has been the centre of the community for many years,

This chateau has been the centre of the community for many years,

and then when it became private again, no-one was allowed in

and then when it became private again, no-one was allowed in

and it's a bit of a shame and we want to share it

and it's a bit of a shame and we want to share it

and we'd love to have, you know, the quatorze juillet parties

and we'd love to have, you know, the quatorze juillet parties

and the harvest festivals and things like that again.

and the harvest festivals and things like that again.

I wonder if they expect this place to be entirely done up by now?

I wonder if they expect this place to be entirely done up by now?

I don't think so, people know we've...

I don't think so, people know we've...

I hope not.

It needs to be tasted. Yeah, you're right.

It needs to be tasted. Yeah, you're right.

Mm. Good?

Mm. Approved?

If you need more help with, you know, the crumbs

If you need more help with, you know, the crumbs

that you don't want... Yep. ..I'm here. Great.

that you don't want... Yep. ..I'm here. Great.

So, when I went to Angel, she gave me

lots of really great top tips about how to decorate cakes

lots of really great top tips about how to decorate cakes

lots of really great top tips about how to decorate cakes

and she told me all the ingredients and things that I needed to make

and she told me all the ingredients and things that I needed to make

sure that I could do this properly, so I duly went and ordered it

sure that I could do this properly, so I duly went and ordered it

and obviously, being in rural France, nothing's arrived.

and obviously, being in rural France, nothing's arrived.

So, I'm making do with what we've found around the house.

So, I'm making do with what we've found around the house.

As we know only too well,

being able to improvise is an essential skill for chateau owners.

being able to improvise is an essential skill for chateau owners.

being able to improvise is an essential skill for chateau owners.

And I have to say,

the fish slice is not the easiest device to be using here.

the fish slice is not the easiest device to be using here.

the fish slice is not the easiest device to be using here.

But...

It's all right. Do you want a trowel?

Erin and JB want to impress and plan to show off the areas they've

Erin and JB want to impress and plan to show off the areas they've

renovated ready for their wedding and events business.

renovated ready for their wedding and events business.

renovated ready for their wedding and events business.

But there's still a lot to do to get the honeymoon suite

But there's still a lot to do to get the honeymoon suite

and solarium ready for tomorrow.

and solarium ready for tomorrow.

I think the worst thing would be if we have nothing to showcase.

I think the worst thing would be if we have nothing to showcase.

I think the worst thing would be if we have nothing to showcase.

We don't want the tourism office to come here

and think, "Oh, my God"... Absolutely not.

and think, "Oh, my God"... Absolutely not.

To make matters even trickier,

neither of them has much experience when it comes to interior design.

neither of them has much experience when it comes to interior design.

We're like two scientists trying to be interior decorators,

We're like two scientists trying to be interior decorators,

so, this is not...

It's going to be very well organized.

It's going to be very well organized.

Let's thread some of this so it looks like it's growing up it.

Let's thread some of this so it looks like it's growing up it.

Let's thread some of this so it looks like it's growing up it.

That's just the sort of touch my Angel would go for. I like it.

That's just the sort of touch my Angel would go for. I like it.

Nothing like leaving it to the last minute, eh?

Nothing like leaving it to the last minute, eh?

Life would be boring otherwise, I guess.

Life would be boring otherwise, I guess.

In the honeymoon suite, there's another job to do.

In the honeymoon suite, there's another job to do.

The plaster frieze they found is renovated

The plaster frieze they found is renovated

and ready for installation.

It'll be lovely to think it was from this room.

It'll be lovely to think it was from this room.

The hapless romantic in me quite likes the idea of using

The hapless romantic in me quite likes the idea of using

something that was original and putting it

something that was original and putting it

back in its rightful place, so it's not forgotten and lost forever.

back in its rightful place, so it's not forgotten and lost forever.

Well done.

There's nothing more satisfying than bringing a little

There's nothing more satisfying than bringing a little

bit of chateau history back to life.

Next, onto decorating the ballroom, where they'll be serving tea.

Next, onto decorating the ballroom, where they'll be serving tea.

How are we going to fix the wisteria to the boiserie?

How are we going to fix the wisteria to the boiserie?

Upstairs, they've got loads of artificial flowers.

Upstairs, they've got loads of artificial flowers.

Could look quite dramatic, couldn't it? Let's go.

Could look quite dramatic, couldn't it? Let's go.

Do you want me to help you with that? No, it's fine.

Hang on, just clear the space.

I will need you to open doors.

Yeah. That's all right.

I can't see anything.

Careful on the marble staircase. Mm-hm.

Do you want to carry it sideways

and you can actually see where you're going?

I'm covered in flowers. Like, Literally covered by flowers.

I'm covered in flowers. Like, Literally covered by flowers.

ERIN LAUGHS

Do you want to just adjust it so you can see?

I can see my left shoulder, that's very useful.

I can see my left shoulder, that's very useful.

I hope you know where we're going.

Great teamwork, guys.

When you said,

"Right", I didn't know if it was right turn or,

"Right", I didn't know if it was right turn or,

"Right, we've arrived!

OK, let's try and unwind this.

Well done.

At Chateau de la Vigne, the yoga and health retreat is in full swing.

At Chateau de la Vigne, the yoga and health retreat is in full swing.

At Chateau de la Vigne, the yoga and health retreat is in full swing.

I just want you to breathe naturally for a few breaths.

I just want you to breathe naturally for a few breaths.

Whilst chateau owner May joins in with stretching

Whilst chateau owner May joins in with stretching

and flexing at the early morning class...

and flexing at the early morning class...

..son Jack is in charge of providing all the nutritious meals for guests.

..son Jack is in charge of providing all the nutritious meals for guests.

..son Jack is in charge of providing all the nutritious meals for guests.

Yeah, 90% of my day is here in the kitchen.

Yeah, 90% of my day is here in the kitchen.

And actually, when the guests are busy doing something,

And actually, when the guests are busy doing something,

like a yoga session, it gives us the time

like a yoga session, it gives us the time

and space we need to run around and get stuff sorted...

and space we need to run around and get stuff sorted...

I say us, Jade's still in bed, but she'll be with us shortly.

I say us, Jade's still in bed, but she'll be with us shortly.

I hope.

Jack's getting ahead and prepping lunch

Jack's getting ahead and prepping lunch

while he waits for Jade to emerge.

while he waits for Jade to emerge.

Making me cry, these onions.

Typical.

Properly crying, these ones. They're strong French onions.

Properly crying, these ones. They're strong French onions.

I've been up an hour and a half and I hope she's not still in bed.

I've been up an hour and a half and I hope she's not still in bed.

HIS PHONE RINGS

Good morning.

I've just woken up.

I've just woken up.

You've just woken up?

Get over here because breakfast is in 20 minutes.

Get over here because breakfast is in 20 minutes.

Do I have to look presentable?

You do have to look presentable. Of course you have to look presentable.

You do have to look presentable. Of course you have to look presentable.

Get over here quickly.

Wow, she sounds very asleep.

Wow, she sounds very asleep.

Check they're straight by looking at...

Check they're straight by looking at...

Extend your knees a bit more.

Just be aware that the front of your chest is resting on your knees.

Just be aware that the front of your chest is resting on your knees.

Do you know what I might do?

I might deliberately put the napkins facing the wrong way,

I might deliberately put the napkins facing the wrong way,

just so Jade can complain about it,

just so Jade can complain about it,

just so I can tell her she should've been here.

Do napkins even have a wrong way? I'm clutching at straws.

Do napkins even have a wrong way? I'm clutching at straws.

Anyway, we're getting there.

Class dismissed, they're ready for breakfast...

Class dismissed, they're ready for breakfast...

Morning.

..and May's daughter finally shows up..

..and May's daughter finally shows up..

Here she is... Jade!

Here she is... Jade!

She knew breakfast was ready, so she got lazy.

She knew breakfast was ready, so she got lazy.

I'm here now. Right.

I'm here now. Right.

Breakfast is served, would you all like to come and sit down?

Breakfast is served, would you all like to come and sit down?

So, we've got a bircher muesli, or an overnight oats.

So, we've got a bircher muesli, or an overnight oats.

These are oats and chia seeds, almond milk and a little

These are oats and chia seeds, almond milk and a little

These are oats and chia seeds, almond milk and a little

bit of coconut water and a little bit of orange juice and cinnamon...

bit of coconut water and a little bit of orange juice and cinnamon...

bit of coconut water and a little bit of orange juice and cinnamon...

..and I've got lots of different toppings...

..and I've got lots of different toppings...

Journalist Louise is recording details of the food

Journalist Louise is recording details of the food

ready for her review of the retreat...

ready for her review of the retreat...

Enjoy your breakfast, yeah? Mm-hm.

Don't go hungry.

OK, on the right.

..and later, there's a trip to a local vineyard...

..and later, there's a trip to a local vineyard...

We're cycling for wine.

LAUGHTER

..leaving Jade and Jack time to come up with a healthy treat for later.

..leaving Jade and Jack time to come up with a healthy treat for later.

The thing is, I read on the recipe...

Shall I get the recipe out?

Shall I get the recipe out?

Are these cookies? Raw cookies, not baked.

Are these cookies? Raw cookies, not baked.

Yep, nice idea.

Yeah, it says,

"..then add the fruits or cacao nibs, or filling of choice."

"..then add the fruits or cacao nibs, or filling of choice."

So, we can put whatever we want in it, I think.

So, we can put whatever we want in it, I think.

They may be going out on a limb here...

They may be going out on a limb here...

So, they're just little nice chunks in it.

So, they're just little nice chunks in it.

..so let's hope Mum approves of the results.

Cherries...

That's done.

At Chateau Saint-Loup, it's the morning of the big day.

At Chateau Saint-Loup, it's the morning of the big day.

The band are up on the end carpets.

The band are up on the end carpets.

How many are they? Four.

In a room set aside for the bar, owner Charles and wedding planner

In a room set aside for the bar, owner Charles and wedding planner

Sarah are setting up the reception for bride and groom,

Sarah are setting up the reception for bride and groom,

Tina and Samuel.

So, we'll pop those on the bar.

So, we'll pop those on the bar.

The couple had hoped for an outdoor ceremony,

The couple had hoped for an outdoor ceremony,

but rain clouds have scuppered that idea.

but rain clouds have scuppered that idea.

The stress has mounted today.

I mean, already we had the weather, which we were prepared for,

I mean, already we had the weather, which we were prepared for,

but it is definitely additional stress just to make sure that

but it is definitely additional stress just to make sure that

everything runs smoothly, especially going with a plan B option.

everything runs smoothly, especially going with a plan B option.

They have just five hours, and plan B means moving

They have just five hours, and plan B means moving

everything for the wedding supper into the orangery...

everything for the wedding supper into the orangery...

Good luck, guys!

So then you push that in there...

Oh, no.

..and not everything's going to plan.

They go the other way around.

Gia?

How did you do..?

Because the bottles are that side.

So we need to...

So we need to...

Yeah, need to turn it around.

Outside, Charles has spotted an unsightly blot spoiling

Outside, Charles has spotted an unsightly blot spoiling

the view of the chateau and he wants the lorry moved.

the view of the chateau and he wants the lorry moved.

If it could be down the side, it'd be nicer.

If it could be down the side, it'd be nicer.

OK. Thank you.

OK. Thank you.

Back inside, Charles is worried that the delicate ring of fresh

Back inside, Charles is worried that the delicate ring of fresh

flowers arranged to frame the wedding ceremony

flowers arranged to frame the wedding ceremony

is in danger of shrivelling up from the heat of the roaring fire.

is in danger of shrivelling up from the heat of the roaring fire.

Move two chairs and push it back.

Move two chairs and push it back.

It's bearable for the moment.

It's bearable for the moment.

So, if you go one yard that way, you should be all right.

So, if you go one yard that way, you should be all right.

I've convinced the florist to move the ring provisionally,

I've convinced the florist to move the ring provisionally,

by one yard, towards the end of the room and now the fire can go

by one yard, towards the end of the room and now the fire can go

and we will move it back just for the wedding.

and we will move it back just for the wedding.

That's OK. Yeah, great, and we'll just put it back...

At the last moment, push it back. Exactly.

Lovely, thank you. Thank you.

No sooner has Charles solved one problem

No sooner has Charles solved one problem

then he spots the fact that the offending lorry has sneaked back.

then he spots the fact that the offending lorry has sneaked back.

I have a very small request.

Please move that lorry out of the orangery way.

Please move that lorry out of the orangery way.

Either forward or backward, as you wish,

Either forward or backward, as you wish,

but please not in front of the gate.

S'il vous plait. Merci beaucoup.

S'il vous plait. Merci beaucoup.

I asked several times lorries to be removed from the site

I asked several times lorries to be removed from the site

as the bride and groom rented a wonderful historic

as the bride and groom rented a wonderful historic

chateau for its ambience and so you don't need to see lorries.

chateau for its ambience and so you don't need to see lorries.

With the final touches added,

it's almost time for the ceremony to begin...

it's almost time for the ceremony to begin...

As soon as they've done the buttonholes, I'm going to go.

As soon as they've done the buttonholes, I'm going to go.

..and Sarah will officiate.

With Charles watching nervously from the sidelines,

With Charles watching nervously from the sidelines,

she leads the wedding vows.

you have exchanged your vows in front of your friends and family,

you have exchanged your vows in front of your friends and family,

and so with our blessing and joy, I declare you to be husband and wife.

and so with our blessing and joy, I declare you to be husband and wife.

You may now kiss the bride.

APPLAUSE

Congratulations!

When it comes to the actual event, it's been amazing.

When it comes to the actual event, it's been amazing.

Awesome.

At the end of the day, it exceeded our expectations

At the end of the day, it exceeded our expectations

and we loved the experience. Everything was very good.

and we loved the experience. Everything was very good.

I'm absolutely delighted because the client this

evening thanked us, thanked the team, for all the work

evening thanked us, thanked the team, for all the work

that we've done and I could see that they were genuinely very happy,

that we've done and I could see that they were genuinely very happy,

so, yeah. Job done. Really pleased.

Thank you, Samuel, thank you.

APPLAUSE

That's the first time we were working with Sarah,

That's the first time we were working with Sarah,

the wedding planner.

She's absolutely lovely and full of energy

She's absolutely lovely and full of energy

and somebody who knows what she's doing.

and somebody who knows what she's doing.

What really, really matters in the end is if the client is satisfied

What really, really matters in the end is if the client is satisfied

What really, really matters in the end is if the client is satisfied

and that matters a lot to me.

and that matters a lot to me.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

As the evening draws to a close, it looks like Charles

As the evening draws to a close, it looks like Charles

and Sarah could have the makings of a great working relationship.

and Sarah could have the makings of a great working relationship.

INDISTINCT CHATTER

Coming up...

Hello.

..Erin & JB are running behind schedule...

..Erin & JB are running behind schedule...

We totally weren't ready. I hadn't even got my shoes on!

We totally weren't ready. I hadn't even got my shoes on!

..May's healthy eating is put to the test...

..May's healthy eating is put to the test...

I cannot believe we're serving this.

I cannot believe we're serving this.

..and she braces herself for her first review...

..and she braces herself for her first review...

I have no idea what she will have written...

I have no idea what she will have written...

At Chateau de la Vigne, guests at May's Yoga and Health retreat

At Chateau de la Vigne, guests at May's Yoga and Health retreat

are on an outing to a vineyard.

are on an outing to a vineyard.

What is here is white wine and red wine, and some of the sweet wine.

What is here is white wine and red wine, and some of the sweet wine.

What is here is white wine and red wine, and some of the sweet wine.

Do you want to have a smell of it?

May doesn't serve alcohol on the retreat...

May doesn't serve alcohol on the retreat...

I've remembered that smell, now!

..so the group seem keen for a little wine tasting.

..so the group seem keen for a little wine tasting.

Wasted on me. Oh, la la!

It's not wasted on me!

It's not wasted on me!

While back at the chateau, May's children, Jack and Jade,

While back at the chateau, May's children, Jack and Jade,

are preparing raw cookies for later.

are preparing raw cookies for later.

I hope this tastes nice.

The recipe uses natural, unprocessed ingredients

The recipe uses natural, unprocessed ingredients

and the cookies are set in the freezer.

and the cookies are set in the freezer.

It's just quite weird, that cacao butter is weird.

It's just quite weird, that cacao butter is weird.

Everything we make is weird.

You can see why I don't do this on day one!

You can see why I don't do this on day one!

While the promise of wine is going down well...

Yes?

..May gets a call about the sweet treats.

..May gets a call about the sweet treats.

OK, does it taste nice?

Kind of?

Put more chocolate - raw cacao.

OK? All right.

Well done! Bye.

The vineyard has won awards on this wine.

The vineyard has won awards on this wine.

At last, reviewer and journalist Louise,

At last, reviewer and journalist Louise,

along with fellow retreat members,

get to taste the final product.

get to taste the final product.

Go for it, make some noise!

Go for it, make some noise!

This is their first touch of alcohol since they arrived.

This is their first touch of alcohol since they arrived.

Anyway, as you say in French, sante!

Anyway, as you say in French, sante!

A la votre.

ALL: Sante!

Wine tour finished, May returns to the kitchen

Wine tour finished, May returns to the kitchen

and is straight onto quality control.

and is straight onto quality control.

Why couldn't you have shaped them nicer?

These look awful!

These look awful!

They don't look great.

It's really weird, as well... What are they?

There's some that are like, rock hard,

and those are like, super-squidgy.

and those are like, super-squidgy.

That one's squidgy.

Maybe we'll just serve the ones that are hard...

Maybe we'll just serve the ones that are hard...

Actually, they're really good. Are they? Mm!

Actually, they're really good. Are they? Mm!

I really like it.

We need to put something on them, at least.

We need to put something on them, at least.

Put the rest of that chocolate.

Chocolate sprinkles - could this be the magic ingredient?

Chocolate sprinkles - could this be the magic ingredient?

That looks a bit better, doesn't it?

I cannot believe we're serving this.

Oh, well. I'm sure they'll love it.

Oh, well. I'm sure they'll love it.

Come and try these.

Oh, wow - look at those.

Those are raw cashew and banana

Those are raw cashew and banana

and those are banana and cherry.

and those are banana and cherry.

Yum. That's beautiful.

Yum. That's beautiful.

We were treated to wonderful - I mean, amazing food.

We were treated to wonderful - I mean, amazing food.

We were treated to wonderful - I mean, amazing food.

She makes magic with the ingredients, it's as simple as that.

She makes magic with the ingredients, it's as simple as that.

She makes magic with the ingredients, it's as simple as that.

May's been a fabulous host, the food has been terrific.

May's been a fabulous host, the food has been terrific.

I think it all works together as a really lovely package.

I think it all works together as a really lovely package.

Praise indeed from the guests.

But May's hoping to get just as big a thumbs-up

But May's hoping to get just as big a thumbs-up

from journalist Louise.

And a month later, she gets a chance to read Louise's review.

And a month later, she gets a chance to read Louise's review.

Actually a little bit nervous.

Actually a little bit nervous.

I'm actually reading it for the first time,

I'm actually reading it for the first time,

so, I have no idea what she will have written.

so, I have no idea what she will have written.

OK. "The yoga retreat that replenishes your body AND mind."

OK. "The yoga retreat that replenishes your body AND mind."

OK. "The yoga retreat that replenishes your body AND mind."

Well, that's a good start - that's brilliant.

Well, that's a good start - that's brilliant.

"Nutritionist May Simpkin has been running retreats at her delightful

"Nutritionist May Simpkin has been running retreats at her delightful

"family chateau, with a mission to provide a relaxed and inviting

"family chateau, with a mission to provide a relaxed and inviting

"environment where guests can enjoy her clever cooking, relax,

"environment where guests can enjoy her clever cooking, relax,

"environment where guests can enjoy her clever cooking, relax,

"but at the same time,

"be more active than they've probably ever been before."

"be more active than they've probably ever been before."

Aww!

So, clever cooking. Fantastic!

So, clever cooking. Fantastic!

So, going forward,

I hope that having such a lovely review is going to help me

I hope that having such a lovely review is going to help me

develop my retreats, whether it's a health retreat, or yoga,

develop my retreats, whether it's a health retreat, or yoga,

or photography or cycling retreat...

or photography or cycling retreat...

There were definitely moments where I doubted that we'd get

There were definitely moments where I doubted that we'd get

the studio ready on time, but now that we have, I'm so happy.

the studio ready on time, but now that we have, I'm so happy.

the studio ready on time, but now that we have, I'm so happy.

Well done, May - the future looks rosy for Chateau de la Vigne.

Well done, May - the future looks rosy for Chateau de la Vigne.

At Chateau de Bourneau, Erin and JB

At Chateau de Bourneau, Erin and JB

are launching their events business today,

are launching their events business today,

by hosting their first public event -

by hosting their first public event -

a tea party for the Mayor.

Four hours to go before everyone -

Four hours to go before everyone -

or no-one - arrives!

Cos we still haven't had any RSVPs.

Cos we still haven't had any RSVPs.

I thought this morning, we might have a barrage of e-mails,

I thought this morning, we might have a barrage of e-mails,

indicating people were coming, but we haven't.

indicating people were coming, but we haven't.

There's additional pressure, because they've invited the local community,

There's additional pressure, because they've invited the local community,

including people they'd like to work with in the future.

including people they'd like to work with in the future.

I'm most nervous because obviously, it's the mayor,

I'm most nervous because obviously, it's the mayor,

and we want to impress him,

but also, these excellent caterers who live around here,

but also, these excellent caterers who live around here,

we really want to work with, and they're coming, too,

we really want to work with, and they're coming, too,

so, catering for chefs...

so, catering for chefs...

It's a little bit nerve-racking!

It's a little bit nerve-racking!

Erin and JB's afternoon tea

Erin and JB's afternoon tea

includes traditional English cucumber sandwiches

includes traditional English cucumber sandwiches

and classic French madeleines.

and classic French madeleines.

I think I could double up the teacups, so they're piled up.

I think I could double up the teacups, so they're piled up.

But they still need to get the renovated rooms ready to view.

But they still need to get the renovated rooms ready to view.

Time's ticking on.

We need to make sure the two rooms upstairs look presentable enough.

We need to make sure the two rooms upstairs look presentable enough.

Erin has noticed that their newly-restored solarium

Erin has noticed that their newly-restored solarium

has some unsightly cracks in the windows.

has some unsightly cracks in the windows.

They need a quick fix.

The aim is to cover the pane of glass,

The aim is to cover the pane of glass,

we haven't had a moment to change it.

we haven't had a moment to change it.

Erin's found some curtains that could be perfect for the job.

Erin's found some curtains that could be perfect for the job.

Erin's found some curtains that could be perfect for the job.

I'm so tired, I actually would just like to have a bath and go to bed.

I'm so tired, I actually would just like to have a bath and go to bed.

Yeah, it doesn't look too bad.

And I think more importantly,

it's hiding the fact that I can't clean windows. Yep.

it's hiding the fact that I can't clean windows. Yep.

Now, all the hard work

since they moved in only a matter of weeks ago, is on show.

since they moved in only a matter of weeks ago, is on show.

since they moved in only a matter of weeks ago, is on show.

The solarium is a light breakfast room for future guests.

The solarium is a light breakfast room for future guests.

The honeymoon suite has been cleverly renovated

The honeymoon suite has been cleverly renovated

and given a period feel, with romantic touches.

and given a period feel, with romantic touches.

And the grand ballroom, once the scene of many a splendid party,

And the grand ballroom, once the scene of many a splendid party,

And the grand ballroom, once the scene of many a splendid party,

is again ready to welcome and entertain guests.

is again ready to welcome and entertain guests.

But back in the kitchen, they're running behind.

But back in the kitchen, they're running behind.

DOORBELL RINGS

Oop, that is the doorbell! Right, OK.

Hello! Bonjour!

Hello! Bonjour!

It's the local chefs that they're keen to impress.

It's the local chefs that they're keen to impress.

Oh, salut!

Oh, salut!

Thanks so much for coming! This is gorgeous...

Thanks so much for coming! This is gorgeous...

Our first guests have arrived and we totally weren't ready -

Our first guests have arrived and we totally weren't ready -

so typical, isn't it?

It's the people you want to impress for it to look good,

It's the people you want to impress for it to look good,

and I hadn't even got my shoes on!

And it's not long before others start to arrive.

And it's not long before others start to arrive.

Bonjour, Erin. Erin, ma fiancee.

Bonjour, Erin. Erin, ma fiancee.

I'm impressed.

I honestly thought we'd have five people,

but we have quite a lot of people here, so...

but we have quite a lot of people here, so...

And the mayor is here, he has arrived with his wife.

And the mayor is here, he has arrived with his wife.

Seeing our neighbours and people who have a bit of a connection

Seeing our neighbours and people who have a bit of a connection

to the chateau, who want to have a look inside, so, it's lovely.

to the chateau, who want to have a look inside, so, it's lovely.

With the party in full swing, it's time for Erin's centrepiece -

With the party in full swing, it's time for Erin's centrepiece -

With the party in full swing, it's time for Erin's centrepiece -

the Victoria sponge.

It might not be completely perfect, but I quite like the rustic berries.

It might not be completely perfect, but I quite like the rustic berries.

It might not be completely perfect, but I quite like the rustic berries.

Il s'appelle Victoria sponge.

Despite Erin's hard sell, not everyone's biting.

Despite Erin's hard sell, not everyone's biting.

At least it's thumbs-up from one of the chefs.

At least it's thumbs-up from one of the chefs.

You like it?

Ah, merci!

Merci beaucoup. Merci!

Merci beaucoup. Merci!

That was another compliment from a French...

That was another compliment from a French...

She used to work in this chateau

and her father used to be a chef in the chateau, when it was

and her father used to be a chef in the chateau, when it was

an Institute, so that's a very big compliment. She enjoys my cake.

an Institute, so that's a very big compliment. She enjoys my cake.

Good!

Oui!

News spreads that Erin's cake is worth trying.

News spreads that Erin's cake is worth trying.

Merci bien.

The cake's going down well.

It's time to see what the mayor and his wife think of Erin

It's time to see what the mayor and his wife think of Erin

and JB's renovations so far.

and JB's renovations so far.

This is the first time we've done a real party here,

This is the first time we've done a real party here,

so, it was a real pleasure to show people

and have a genuine reaction of,

"Oh, wow, actually, this looks nice."

People were quite pleased to see that, again,

People were quite pleased to see that, again,

the doors of the chateau were open,

we have plans, this is going to be open...

we have plans, this is going to be open...

I think we got the seal of approval today, didn't we?

I think we got the seal of approval today, didn't we?

Yeah, I think we did.

I think today is definitely a high point,

we've had our first booking for a wedding.

That's fantastic news!

It looks like the events business

really is up and running at Chateau de Bourneau!

really is up and running at Chateau de Bourneau!

We are now at a stage where we can start welcoming parties.

We are now at a stage where we can start welcoming parties.

This is what this place was made for.

Next time...

Take the throne, your highness.

..I let Angel's dad, Steve, loose on one of my toys.

..I let Angel's dad, Steve, loose on one of my toys.

Little bit far away... Hang on...

But he's not digging it.

I'm not very successful at the moment!

I'm not very successful at the moment!

A couple explore their latest chateau.

Look at it, the sheer size of the thing.

Look at it, the sheer size of the thing.

Wow, that is beautiful, isn't it?

One owner gives her chateau a long-overdue spring clean...

One owner gives her chateau a long-overdue spring clean...

This has definitely not been swept since the 1860s.

This has definitely not been swept since the 1860s.

..and another pair get stuck into their mammoth renovation project.

..and another pair get stuck into their mammoth renovation project.

She's a bit like the Terminator -

put a tool in her hand, and off she goes.

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