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An 18th-Century French Château Prepares for Winter

  • A house is not a home without a dog . . . or two And so this autumn we opened our hearts home and family to two rescue...
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    A house is not a home without a dog . . . or two! And so, this autumn we opened our hearts, home, and family to two rescue dogs—Alfie (who always welcomes us at the front gates) and Winston.

  • The first frost brings a fresh crispness to the air.
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    The first frost brings a fresh crispness to the air.

  • Winston and Alfred on one of their routine daily inspections of the Château and terraces. Our chiens de garde
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    Winston and Alfred on one of their routine, daily inspections of the Château and terraces. Our chiens de garde!

  • An early morning autumn mist creeps across the Aston valley.
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    An early morning, autumn mist creeps across the Aston valley.

  • One of the great charms of the Château is its skillful and symmetrical layout as if rooms have been designed for each...
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    One of the great charms of the Château is its skillful and symmetrical layout, as if rooms have been designed for each time of the day, and for each season. Walking up the central grand staircase, one is immediately presented with this view.