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I'll watch the podcast later in the day but I'll answer to Chateau Chat's question about Château de Sarzay where Tess wedding took place. The owner is not Tess's mother. It belongs to an ex employee from the French Electric company (EDF) who resigned and spent his entire life renovating the old fortress. Im speaking of 40+ years of work. He was in trouble and was sued several times by the French state Heritage bodies because he didn't follow the strict guidelines for preservation. Tess married his son who is now in charge of the chateau. The chateau is open to the public but reviews are mixed as the building is full of stuff found in brocantes. It is not a venue for wedding or big celebrations. It is not a BnB except in some of the outbuildings where the family used to live. Tess's mother owns another chateau/mansion in the area. Sources : the original Clara and local sleuthing (easy to find as the owner was interviewed many times by local newspapers and national TV).
Here are links to trip advisor reviews and photos on the Chateau de Sarzay. The chateau is located on 4.94 acres ( 2 hectares),
Château de Sarzay, Sarzay: See 138 reviews, articles, and 300 photos of Château de Sarzay on Tripadvisor.
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Chateau de Sarzay: A real revelation - See 138 traveler reviews, 300 candid photos, and great deals for Sarzay, France, at Tripadvisor.
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