Château de Colombe

29/05/2026

In this episode, Patrick and Stuart work on both indoor and outdoor jobs at the chateau. Patrick begins painting the interior shutters for the bed and breakfast suite then moves outdoors to the chateau park do some stump burning. They relocate the large planters in the front courtyard to combat the current heat wave. Stuart works on the bathroom renovation with the construction of custom pilasters that are DIY and made from repurposed materials. The final lighting is installed!

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Journey to the Château, Ep. 415 - In this episode, Patrick and Stua...

27/05/2026

In this episode, Patrick and Stuart work to finish the conversion of a reproduction French bomb commode into a vanity sink for a chateau bathroom. Stuart cuts apart the top drawer and reconfigures it to allow for the new plumbing. He also adds a french toile contact lining paper to both drawers to finish them off. Patrick and Stuart also meet up with Tony and Jane to attend the annual donkey fair in Lignieres, and Patrick reveals the beautiful wallpaper that they will be using for one of the chateau bathrooms.

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23/05/2026

In this episode, Patrick and Stuart work together to convert a reproduction French bomb commode into a vanity sink for a chateau bathroom. They do the precarious work to drill holes in the marble top for both the sink drain and faucet plumbing. They work with friend Tony to install the faucet and sink, and then complete the final hookup of the plumbing. Patrick also shares an update on some plants that were recently added to the chateau park.

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Journey to the Château, Ep. 413 - In this episode, Patrick and Stuart work together to convert a reproduction French bomb commode into a vanity sink for a ch...

20/05/2026

In this episode, two chateau bathroom renovations start coming together with final wallpapers, completed tiling, and painting. Patrick installs a decorative toile de juoy wallpaper in the guest bathroom, and completes their vanity tiled wall with grouting. Patrick and Stuart discuss and make selections for paint colors from Little Greene, and they begin painting the ceiling and walls. Stuart completes the tile wall by creating a custom shelf, and Patrick picks up a magnificent antique auction item mirror for the bathroom vanity.

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Journey to the Château, Ep. 412 - In this episode, two chateau bath...

15/05/2026

In this episode, Patrick and Stuart go to the French town of Lacs to a large annual brocante (flea market). They go shopping with visiting friend Ron, and also meet up with friends Tony and Jane. Are there any bargains? Will they find trash or treasure? Back at the chateau, Stuart works on the foundation of the new shower, and Patrick completes the tiling of the back splash wall for their bathroom vanity/sink.

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Journey to the Château, Ep. 411- In this episode, Patrick and Stuart go to the French town of Lacs to a large annual brocante (flea market). They go shopping...

13/05/2026

In this episode, Patrick and Stuart continue with the renovations in two of the chateau luxury bathrooms. They begin preparing the walls and ceiling with sanding and waterproofing. Patrick puts up liner paper in the bathroom and builds a wall for the vanity/sink in order to begin the tiling. A recent injury is explained.

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Journey to the Château, Ep. 410 - In this episode, Patrick and Stuart continue with the renovations in two of the chateau luxury bathrooms. They begin prepar...

08/05/2026

In this episode, Patrick and Stuart continue with the renovations and restorations in the chateau bedroom suite. Patrick continues and completes the restoration of the original 17th century large trumeau mirror. He completes the leaf gilding, finishes the unpainted areas to match the bedroom suite colors, and creates his own formula to repair the cracks in the fireplace mantle.

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Journey to the Château, Ep. 409 - In this episode, Patrick and Stuart continue with the renovations and restorations in the chateau bedroom suite. Patrick co...

06/05/2026

In this episode, Patrick and Stuart continue work on the renovations in the two bathrooms of the chateau bedrooms. Patrick begins the work on preliminary electrics as well as plastering the bathroom walls and ceiling. Patrick and Stuart put up drywall in the second bathroom. Stuart begins work on repurposing parts of an old armoire to use as bathroom paneling, and friend Tony stops by to help with the installation. They also reveal what they will be using as the vanity/sink in one of the 2 bathroom renovations.

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01/05/2026

In this episode, Patrick and Stuart continue with the renovations and restorations in the chateau bedroom suite. Patrick begins the works on the restoration of the original 17th century large trumeau mirror by reapplying the leaf gilding. He also works on the needed repairs and painting in the 3 bay windows in the large bedroom.

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24 likes. "Large Mirror Restoration - Chateau Bedroom Renovation Progress"

29/04/2026

In this episode, Patrick and Stuart reveal the 18th Century antique furniture pieces for the chateau that picked up on their recent trip to Paris. Patrick also works on restoring the original small trumeau in the chateau bedroom suite renovation with adding some missing plaster decor, leaf gilding, and patina.

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17 likes, 3 comments. "18th Century French Antiques Return to the Chateau"