Beyond Paris, An Insider's Guide to Rural France
Sophie Duncan
- Region:
- South West
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Author
- Fee:
- Paid: 60
- Category:
- Travel
- Updated:
- 16th November 2023
- Tagged:
- France | Renovation | French Resistance | Property
My presentation includes a reading from my book Beyond Paris, An Insider’s Guide to Rural France
Followed by a short questions and answers session
Followed by a tailored presentation based on audience request.
Followed by Qustions and answers.
And preparing a talk about living in France tailored to your request.
“An informative and surprising guide to the pros and cons of living in rural France” Dennis Duncan, author of Index, a history of the
Seen the programme, watched the vlogs, now read the book.
Through visiting fellow chateau rescuers from UK Channel 4’s first series Escape to the Chateau DIY, Beyond Paris examines rural France from a home hunters perspective.
Sophie Duncan’s witty romp through some of France’s less understood regions is informed by 22 years of renovating a 16th century chȃteau in deep rural France, south of the medieval city of Carcassonne.
While France is the most popular tourist destination in the world, too few discover its riches beyond the capital.
Views: 254 | Enquiries: 0About Sophie Duncan
Sophie Duncan was born in Dublin. Her family settled in London when she was a young child which remained home until 1997 when she moved to France as a newly-wed with her English husband.
For 22 years Sophie immersed herself in renovating a 16th century château, running the family holiday business and learning French. On the side she raised her son and five litters of standard poodles.
In 2016 the château was included in Channel 4’s Escape to the Chateau DIY .
The experience inspired her discovery of the regions and departments the other ‘Châteaunauts’ had been drawn to. Her experience of the deep south west, beyond Carcassonne leads her exploration into the pros and cons of rural France.
Sophie is founder of Oxford History Tours, creating specialist historic tours of Oxford, UK, for both locals and travellers from across the world.
Sophie has an honours degree in art and art history from Oxford Brookes.
Beyond Paris is her debut She also writes about France on Medium.
Send a message to the speaker
If you are interested in this talk and wish to contact the speaker, please complete the following form: