From the creators of Escape to the Château, Château DIY Australia follows intrepid Australians, who are looking for a new life in France, as they renovate abandoned châteaux, restoring them to their former magnificence.
The five-part series features a selection of Aussie château shoppers and owners as they uncover secrets, pick up bargains and discover unpolished gems. With plenty of trials and tribulations along the way – from crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets and dreaded termites – viewers will watch these adventurous Aussies bringing their château fairytales to life in the hope of leaving a legacy in the breathtaking French countryside.
Château DIY Australia is produced by Spark Media Partners for the 9Network in association with Cineflix Rights.
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Château DIY Australia , a five-part series from the creators of Escape to the Château, follows adventurous Australians as they embark on a new life in France, restoring abandoned châteaux to their former magnificence.
The program showcases Aussie château enthusiasts and owners as they uncover secrets, discover unpolished gems, and pick up bargains. Viewers will watch as they navigate all sorts of challenges – from crumbling ceilings and timeworn turrets to dreaded termites – in transforming their château dreams into reality, and leaving a lasting legacy in the stunning French countryside.
Château DIY Australia is produced by Spark Media Partners for the 9Network in association with Cineflix Rights.
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Odd programming move. It means that the only way to watch the show in HD is on 9Now.
Tuesday 14 July 8:30 PM 9Life
Episode 1
Janet and Philip tackle their towering stairwell. Deanne and Richard revamp a bedroom into a Brigitte Bardot inspired retreat. Suzie races to turn a cattle shed into a wine bar in time for a wedding.
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Château DIY Australia, a five-part series from the creators of Escape to the Château, follows adventurous Australians as they embark on a new life in France, restoring abandoned châteaux to their former magnificence, coming to the 9Network later this year.
The program showcases Aussie château enthusiasts and owners as they uncover secrets, discover unpolished gems, and pick up bargains. Viewers will watch as they navigate all sorts of challenges – from crumbling ceilings and timeworn turrets to dreaded termites – in transforming their château dreams into reality, and leaving a lasting legacy in the stunning French countryside.
Château DIY Australia is produced by Spark Media Partners for the 9Network in association with Cineflix Rights.
Friday nights when there is no NRL - very soon
Premieres Friday 2 October 7:30 PM
Episode 1
Janet and Philip tackle their towering stairwell. Deanne and Richard revamp a bedroom into a Brigitte Bardot-inspired retreat. Suzie races to turn a cattle shed into a wine bar in time for a wedding.
FRENCH HISTORY MEETS HARD YAKKA ON CHÂTEAU DIY AUSTRALIA
PREMIERES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, AT 7.30PM ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW
Trade the Aussie sun for the rustic charm of France when Château DIY Australia premieres on Friday, October 2, at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Over five episodes, Château DIY Australia follows eight couples and one individual who are intrepid renovators as they swap their comfortable lives in Australia to restore abandoned French châteaux to their former glory. It is a journey defined by big dreams, bold risks and, inevitably, massive renovation headaches.
From crumbling ceilings and timeworn turrets to the dreaded discovery of termites, viewers will be right in the thick of it as these renovators navigate the highs and lows of turning dusty, forgotten ruins into breathtaking masterpieces.
The series introduces a spirited cast of Australians taking on life-changing restorations:
- Janet and Philip: After living in the UK for 18 years, they moved to France in retirement to take on Château de la Fare.
- Brett and Denise: Restoring Château de Londigny with plans to transform it into a luxury spa retreat.
- Deanne and Richard: Spent seven years searching for their dream property before discovering La Maison Lumière.
- Janey and Steve: Melbourne natives embarking on the restoration of the breathtaking La Challice.
- Lia and Richard: Seasoned renovators with 33 years of experience, undertaking their biggest project yet at Château Laroche-Joubert.
- Linda and Peter: Relocated from Australia 13 years ago and now run Château Destinée as an exclusive wedding and events venue.
- Tim and Steve: Restoring the palatial Château la Commanderie de Baugy.
- Matt and Amelia: Searching across France to find their dream château.
- Suzie Jackson: Operates Château de la Carrière as a luxury events space and bed and breakfast.
Beyond the architectural feats and structural miracles, Château DIY Australia portrays the personal journeys behind the ambition. It centres on the dream of creating a lasting legacy in the stunning French countryside and the resilience required to breathe new life into historic walls.
Whether tackling a 20-metre stairwell or fixing a leaky roof, these couples prove that with grit, passion and a dash of French flair, anything is possible.
Don’t miss a moment of these amazing transformations when Château DIY Australia premieres on Friday, October 2, at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Château DIY Australia is produced by Spark Media Partners for the 9Network in association with Cineflix Rights.
CHÂTEAU DIY AUSTRALIA
PREMIERES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 AT 7.30PM
ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
Rich wankers looking to rebuild a fancy building in France. No thanks.
Give me Chateau Verdaflore any day. 
