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A Chateau of One's Own: Restoration Misadventures in France (Paperback)

by Sam Juneau (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Summersdale Publishers (20 Aug 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1840246413
  • ISBN-13: 978-1840246414
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 142,764 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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BritMag, September 2007

"the perfect read for anyone considering a... home makeover project and for all... who dream in a life in France."


Living Abroad Magazine, March 08

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A different insight into living in France, 12 Jun 2007
By C. Lavenir - See all my reviews
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading A Chateau of One's Own. The book takes the usual house renovation project to another level with the restoration of a chateau. As well as passing on everyday experiences living and setting up a bed and breakfast business in France.

Altogether I found the book a humorous and thoughtful read about the ups and downs of buying a dream home and of changing a life style, and I would recommend this book to anyone wanting a different insight into living in France.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming and Inspiring., 9 Sep 2007
By stlang (Devon UK) - See all my reviews
My wife and I recently read "A Chateau of One's Own." We LOVED it. We have passed it on to our grown children and have told all of our friends about it's simple magic.

It is charmingly written. While reading, one really gets the feeling of how amazing it must be to take on a such a project and live in a grand country house. We did something similar (many years ago and on a much smaller scale) -- we only wish we had written about so passionately.


We would love to hear the wife's story too, told from her point of view!


So - this year's birthday/Christmas presents to friends will be a copy of this book.

A charming inspiration!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended, 20 Jul 2007
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I have been collecting books written by keen folks on their moves to France since I arrived here 2 years ago, A Chateau of ones Own is right up there with my favourites and contained all the entertainment features that keep me hooked and take me out of my own life for a spell.........also having seen a few Chateaux up close and knowing they are not all created equal, it was great to have the photos on the back cover to refer back to constantly, to be able to appreciate the enormity of their project........
Loved the book, loved Sams witty writing style, have recommended the book to all.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
I just finished "A Chateau of One's Own" and it was absolutely terrific. I had the pleasure to meet the author and his wife in France one summer and what they did and the... Read more
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