Moving to France & Exploring Towns & Chateaux | Manor & Maker

We're helping guests discover if moving to France is the right move for them, by exploring our expat experience, meeting with pros, and most importantly, discovering France. We have a chance to visit a very special private chateau.

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Sara, an IT professional & Stephen a graphic designer and artist are world-traveling Canadians who dreamt of moving to Europe, and France in particular. In 2020 they were working from home when Stephen turned to Sara and popped the question she was longing to hear, “What would have to be true for us to buy a chateau in France?” They searched online for months viewing hundreds of properties. They narrowed their search and toured some properties when they happened upon the one that captured our hearts, Château de Saint-Germain-des-Prés. A year later they made the move to France to start their new adventure in our beautiful Château. They created “Manor and Maker” to reflect the two sides of their adventure. One, to live as chateau owners with all the ups and downs and two, to pursue their passions as makers, creating art in all its forms. They will invite others to come together, united by their passions, to share in this adventure. We invite you to join us too, as we bring our dreams to life. Welcome to Manor & Maker.

[RosasCabin]

I’m so proud of you both for creating such a beautiful home that you are lucky enough to share with all your guests. What a wonderful way to share Canadian and American hospitality with those marvelous French. Good and God Bless you and your sweet Chateau!! Peace from Wade at Rosa’s Cabin in Rosa, AL 🇺🇸. Ciao!

[lesley-annecarle]

I love the overflowing of lilac / lavender flowers.

[garden]

Another great video. We are traveling to France in May to begin checking things out.

[ΟΛΓΑΙΩΑΝΝΙΔΟΥ-χν]

what an excellent idea and initiative you took to help others move in france.always creative thank you for the inspiration

[lindabaker]

What a great trip, thank you! You two are a delight 🙂 🇨🇦

[carolesmith]

It's certainly was a beautiful shop Sarah and thank you for sharing your day out take care and see you next time 💕🌼🤗

[gabygaedecke]

That Brocante in Brive was WONDERFUL ... the pink power suit in the corner was SO Catherine Deneuve!

[rosemariedeschenes]

Thank you for taking us along. What a great service you provided 😍😘

[lindagage]

Fantastic idea! Beautiful towns! Well done!

[penihavir]

Thank you for the peek into this new type of retreat. And the minimalist version of the White House was nice. Ready for a good inhabitant! 😁
Glad you have Dexter to keep you busy when the place is empty. ♥️

[gardenfairygodmother]

Sara you need to go back for the jewelery box❤. Thanks for another lovely video.

[patrickjourneytothechateau]

Now, that was fantastic. And yes……. We loved the Gien you saw. You do live in a beautiful area of France. I am really envious of the columns of the ‘White House’. Amazing. Thank you for sharing 😘🥰😘

[rho]

Sara, you were brilliant showing us around the brocante. Please do more similar videos 😊

[jonimarchese]

Bonjour Sara and Steve, this was such a wonderful video. It was amazing to see what the HW was designed after??? I love yours better. I love what they are doing with it. Another great workshop, and as you said hopefully, they will be neighbors. Thanks for sharing, I loved it. Love from N.Y.

[debbieverweire]

Thank you for another great episode, enjoyed the brocante and French 'white house '

[RickFlood]

I was just wondering what shenanigans Steve and Sara were getting up to. ;-)

[eileenmorison]

Missed seeing our Canadian friends last week but knew you were busy helping some of the many of us that have gone from just contemplating/dreaming about a complete life change to actually needing some practical/system related/how to advice. Thank you for addressing that in your friendly environment. I'm sure it helped!

[MarySchlotter]

This was lovely, what a wonderful service you’re providing. I would be so comfortable and relieved to make this move if I was assisted by both of you. Now to convince my husband .I have been to the WH and the exterior shot you shared looks exactly like the south portico. Thank you so much .

[RickFlood]

Old lace gloves and purple parasol in the Brocante, Sara?

[rhondathomas]

That utensil you liked Sarah looked like a cranberry sauce server.