A Full Tour Of Our French Home, Three Years In
Almost three years into the renovation, we walk you through every room of the house: the finished ones, the half finished ones, and the one full of junk.
Who Are We
Hi there, we're Romy & Hugo. In 2023, we bought an abandoned 19th-century townhouse in Bordeaux, France, and decided to document our journey as we bring this beautiful property back to life. Through Restoring La Chartreuse, we're sharing everything about our restoration process—the highs, the lows, and all the learning curves in between
Latest from the Restoration
Our French Attic Finally Gets Its Walls
Back up in the attic at last. The plumber has been, the insulation is in, and the plasterboard goes up around the beams, over the staircase and on top of one mistake of my own making.
Our French Kitchen Is Finally Finished
The range hood gets its mouldings and a coat of paint, the pantry design is settled thanks to your comments, and I have some news about what I’m doing next.
Watch Our Journey
Experience the restoration process through our detailed video documentation on YouTube
Touring Our Restored French Home | Renovating in France #40
Published on October 18, 2026