FRENCH HOUSES

By: Brigitte (Kyrié) Kerr and

Huguette (Brenda) Mahan

CHÂTEAU

In general used to describe a large historic

building, normally stone construction. There is an

official register of Château in France but the term is

sometimes used to describe large and impressive

buildings that are not on the register. In addition,

the term is also used to describe a vineyard,

regardless of the size or nature of the associated

house.

http://www.france-property-and-information.com/houses-for-sale-in-france.htm

CHÂTEAU CONT.

There are approximately 30,000 châteaus in

France, ranging from a moderate sized house up

to the equivalent of a palace. This variation means

they can be cozy or stately, but in any form they

provide great status. They also typically have at

least a moderate amount of land and privacy.

http://www.france-property-and-information.com/types_of_property.htm

CHÂTEAU CONT.

They can be surprisingly cheap to buy; it is not

uncommon to be able to buy a substantial château in

France for less than the price of a basic 3-bedroom house

in England. Most Châteaus are in need of repair, with

many being well on their way to ruin. Châteaus in good

repair are corresponding expensive, while those in need of

repairs can easily cost more to restore than to buy.

CHÂTEAU CONT.

The visually appealing interior and exteriors

are a constant source of pleasure. They almost

always have a substantial garden with mature

trees and are often walled in. Their stone walls

provide a fascinating backdrop, which modern

plaster walls cannot match.

LOCATION

We chose for our Château to be located in the

countryside of Provance France.

http://www.francophiles.co.uk/

OUR CHÂTEAU

http://www.classic-french-chateaux.co.uk/Websites/classicfrench/PhotoGallery/1116450%5CChateau%20north%20Bergerac.jpg

CHÂTEAU CONT.

http://www.classic-french-chateaux.co.uk/Websites/classicfrench/PhotoGallery/1116450%5CChateau%20Perigueux.jpg

CHÂTEAU CONT.

http://www.classic-french-chateaux.co.uk/Websites/classicfrench/PhotoGallery/1116450%5C19th%20Century%20French%20Chateau.jpg

CHÂTEAU CONT.

http://www.classic-french-chateaux.co.uk/Websites/classicfrench/PhotoGallery/1116450%5CFairytale%20Chateau%20Dordogne.jpg

L E R E Z - D E - C H A U SS É E - G R O U N D F L O O R

http://www.classic-french-chateaux.co.uk/Websites/classicfrench/PhotoGallery/1036782%5CChateau%20Dordogne%20FP118%20-%20Ground%20Floor.jpg

LE PREMIERE ÉTAGE -SECOND FLOOR

http://www.classic-french-chateaux.co.uk/Websites/classicfrench/PhotoGallery/1036782%5CChateau%20Dordogne%20FP118%20-%20First%20Floor.jpg

LA SECONDE ÉTAGE-THIRD FLOOR

http://www.classic-french-chateaux.co.uk/Websites/classicfrench/PhotoGallery/1036782%5CChateau%20Dordogne%20FP118%20-%20Second%20Floor.jpg

HUGUETTE’S CHAMBRE

http://www.classic-french-chateaux.co.uk/Websites/classicfrench/PhotoGallery/921522%5CMedieval%20b.jpg

BRIGITTE’S CHAMBRE

http://www.classic-french-chateaux.co.uk/Websites/classicfrench/PhotoGallery/921522%5CLavish%20bedroom%203.jpg

LA CUISINE

http://www.classic-french-chateaux.co.uk/Websites/classicfrench/PhotoGallery/1086804%5CFrench%20fitted%20kitchen.jpg

LA SALLE DE BAINS

http://www.classic-french-chateaux.co.uk/Websites/classicfrench/PhotoGallery/921464%5CBathroom%20in%20tower.jpg

LE SALON

http://www.classic-french-chateaux.co.uk/Websites/classicfrench/PhotoGallery/1086941%5CElegant-Chateau-Drawing-Room-b.jpg

DIFFERENCES

French homes do not have as much furniture as American homes

do.

The French usually have only one phone and television due to the

cost.

There normally are not closets in a French home they have

armoires.

They do not have carpets, they have rugs on top of the floor.

French homes have, in addition to a bathroom, a separate room for

the toilet (called a W. C.)

SIMILARITIES

French and American teens both have posters on

their walls in their room.

Both French and American teens have radios for

listening to music.

FIN

Merci pour observation!