Chateau de Beaulieu

14/07/2026

A local agricultural show

14/07/2026

Having spent 20 minutes hanging out the washing, am sure I would not have done well in Nelson’s navy

09/07/2026

Then and now the forest is gone, the clearance of the forest next to us after several big storms. The entire area has been cleared, including all the healthy trees. We were reassured this morning, the contractor has confirmed that the area will be replanted in 2027.

And now the veterinarians woods have been blown over, because they are no longer protected, chain saws out enmasse this morning.

03/07/2026

A wander around the garden

03/07/2026

02/07/2026

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This for sale in our local town

Agence du Donjon, Agences Immobilières à Bricquebec et à Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte dans la Manche, en Normandie, achat et vente de maisons de campagne dans le Cotentin.

29/06/2026

On a happier note , our electric blue rhododendrons and new rose bed are looking good this year

29/06/2026

The forest behind the house was bought 3 years ago, the new owner employs contractors to fell and cut fallen trees . It is heartbreaking to see the once tranquil walk up to the church turned into this industrial devastation.

14/06/2026

A retirement activity!

11/06/2026

We are making decisions… our final tour season will be in 2029.
The chateau will be open for dinner, bed and breakfast ad infinitum…. and will always be open to friends… many hundreds of whom we have hosted over the years. You know who you are!

By October 2029 we will be nearly 70, Eddie will have been taking tours of Normandy for nearly 40 years, more than 20 years based here in our beloved home.

This will not be goodbye , just a slowing down, more time at the beach, more pottering around the grounds. Plenty of time for cake and friends.