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The Best Episodes of Escape to the Chateau DIY

Every episode of Escape to the Chateau DIY ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Escape to the Chateau DIY!

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Many Brits have moved to France to buy crumbling French chateaus to renovate into stunning homes. This series follows their progress and sees them try to use their homes as a business for events, etc.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Angel Adoree advises Brits Jonathan and Michael on how to make their chateau wedding business work, before they try to persuade an American couple to book a big money wedding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Episode 11

    S1:E11

    Billy and Gwendoline want to hire their chateau out for weddings, but things are not going to plan, while Clive and Tanith hold an open day at their hotel to win over the locals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    8.5/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Episode 15

    S1:E15

    At Billy and Gwendoline's chateau, Billy and his father try to level a patio so it can pass health and safety regulations. As Paul and Karen struggle to get the office conversion finished in time, a huge damaged pine tree needs to be cut down.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Dick Strawbridge searches for a stash of wine, said to be hidden by the Germans during the Second World War. Fiona starts renovating a dining room for a visit by the mayor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Jonathan and Michael prepare for a wedding day with 45 guests, and a swimming pool continues to cause problems for Mandy and Steve.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    It is crunch time for Jonathan and Michael who are facing their investors. Philip and Angelina host the big anniversary party, but broken toilets threaten to offend their 60 guests.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Episode 14

    S1:E14

    Billy and Gwendoline need help tracking down the wild boars causing chaos around their chateau. Paul continues the task of converting his water tower into an office.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Dick Strawbridge follows the fortunes of Brit Mandy and her American business partner Steve, who have decided to build a swimming pool to entice more paying guests to their stunning cliff-edge chateau in the Dordogne. Desperate to increase income at his chateau, Michael invites Angel Adoree to help out with an experiment to do afternoon tea for the locals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    As Jonathan and Michael prepare their chateau for the big wedding, they have a sewage problem that threatens to take the whole first floor out of action.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    Dick Strawbridge helps Donna McDougal, who believes a horde of ancient armour was hidden in her chateau's lake. New parents in the Dordogne juggle their baby with converting an attic into a bed-and-breakfast suite, and Limoges chateau owners Colette and Paul launch an ambitious new menu.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 20 - Episode 20
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Episode 20

    S1:E20

    Tim and Margreeth start to research their new business idea, Stephanie's big singles night arrives, while Sophie and James put on a walking tour.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    The first winter guests arrive at Tim and Rebecca's chateau. Amy and Marc are turning their chateau into a base for yoga retreats and as a B&B. Ben and Billie start renovating their final room, currently a junk room but was a small library.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    Ben and Billie welcome some sixty guests to their chateau. Tim and Rebecca are rationalising their two kitchens, but it takes a lot of work. Dorothy and Arthur, Dick and Angel's children house their geese.

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  14. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Jonny and Ashley continue the search for their dream chateau, while Dick visits Philip and Angelina and helps them build a bridge at their property.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 17 - Episode 17
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Episode 17

    S1:E17

    Nicole visits Angel to ask her about wallpaper she found in her chateau. Tim and Margreeth prepare for Easter when their chateau will host 30 guests, but there are kitchen problems.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

    Billy, Gwendoline and Michael locate their heating problem, but it means Billy faces the tricky task of repointing the chimney 20 metres up - despite being scared of heights.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Episode 13

    S1:E13

    Paul and Karen rent out their chateau as a holiday gite, while Dick and Angel try to keep costs down when shopping for baths.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 2 Episode 27 - Episode 27
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Episode 27

    S2:E27

    Dick makes a visit to Stephanie to help her to get the bread oven working. Annabelle and Justin come back from their holiday only to find that the chateau has been infested by bees. Jayne and Steve finish work on the nature room.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    Dick Strawbridge and Donna McDougal's search for the armour in the lake continues. Tim and Krys struggle to get the attic converted in time for the first guests of the season.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Episode 16

    S1:E16

    Tim and Margreeth run their chateau in Picardy as a B&B, but are also planning to sell timeshares and build an upmarket caravan park to expand the business.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 18 - Episode 18
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Episode 18

    S1:E18

    Nicole and Stephan make a drastic decision and prepare for a party to celebrate the renovation of the main hall, while, Paul and Alison make the final preparations for a wedding.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 2 Episode 28 - Episode 28
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Episode 28

    S2:E28

    Angel helps Stephanie to add frames to her father's artwork. Justin and Annabelle mount their shutters. Jayne and Steve finish the small French room.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 19 - Episode 19
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Episode 19

    S1:E19

    Stephanie wants to plant a romantic rose garden for her singles weekend, but she cannot operate the digger. Dick and Angel need to rescue a children's trampoline from their moat.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    #24 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Dick and Angel give Jonny a crash course in the dos and don'ts of chateau shopping.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Escape to the Chateau DIY Season 2 Episode 25 - Episode 25
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Episode 25

    S2:E25

    Nicole and Stefan continue their renovation of their historic chateau in Lucheux. Ben and Billie host their foodie evening with a pop-up restaurant in their orangery.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 2" is the best rated episode of "Escape to the Chateau DIY". It scored 8.6/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/10/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 11".