French chateau renovation is a *thing* - and in many cases, filming it for YouTube is too. On the surface, it looks like the dream lifestyle. But is it?

In this episode, Rosie and Sue meet Morgan Lawley, an American entrepreneur, former music video director and the creator behind GoGo Chateau - one of the most entertaining chateau renovation YouTube channels out there. And they were NOT disappointed...

For a written summary of the episode, along with a mini glossary of terms used in the show, head to the French Reno Diaries website and look for episode #20.

What we talk about:

  • Morgan's extraordinary backstory: from LA Laker girl to Janet Jackson music videos
  • How Morgan found her chateau - and why she bought it without even seeing it
  • The reality of chateau renovation costs in France
  • Finding tradespeople in France as a non-French speaker
  • The isolation of rural France
  • YouTube chateau renovation - the business model and the mean comments
  • Ghosts, creepy basements, and the ever present spirit of Henri Latour
  • Advice for anyone thinking of buying a chateau in France

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