Expat Life in France: Our 6-Month Château Reality Check

Six months ago, we left everything behind in Portland to live our château dream in rural France - but now we're questioning what comes next. Should we stay? From managing animals in freezing mornings to hosting guests at Château de Bellebat, the reality of château life has been both magical and challenging in ways we never anticipated.

📍Help us decide in the comments - should we stay in France?

In this episode, we reflect on our transformation from an introverted couple to château caretakers, the incredible château owners we've met like the owner of Château de Gizeux and the delightful couple at Chateau de Champchevrier, and what we've discovered about living with just four suitcases in the French countryside.

Join us as we share exclusive footage from hidden royal rooms, early morning animal care routines, and the content creation adventures that come with living this dream. Whether you're dreaming of your own escape to rural France or simply love château life, this honest reflection shows both the magic and reality of living the château dream.

TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Six Months Later: Our Honest Reflection
0:45 - The Great Escape: Leaving Portland Behind
2:30 - Welcome to Château de Bellebat
3:15 - Behind-the-Scenes: Managing a Real Château
4:45 - The Chicken Chronicles
6:00 - From Introverts to Château Hosts
7:30 - Content Creation Adventures in Rural France
9:15 - Exclusive Château Access: Gizeux & Champchevrier
10:45 - Join Our Royal Access Community
11:15 - Thank You & What's Next

What do you think? Should we stay in France and continue this château adventure? Let us know in the comments!

📍 Living the château dream from the Loire Valley, France

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