Château DIY

At Château du Doux, Abbie, Clive and Karen look forward to downing tools for Christmas, before a visit from the fire safety inspector to check their outdoor terrace.

A national timber shortage threatens to scupper Stephanie's plans to decorate the Marquis salon at Château de Lalande with expensive wallpaper in time for a Christmas party. In the Dordogne, Abbie, Clive and Karen erect a heavy spiral staircase and install complicated lighting on the terrace roof and at Château Mareuil in the Nouvelle Acquitane, Belinda and Lee try to bring an air of mystery to a unique Christmas party for their neighbours.

Matt takes to the cherry picker to decorate the 40-feet tree in the garden of Château La Briance. Ben and Billie begin the overhaul of their wine cave, hoping it will be ready for a Christmas toast.

In the Cognac region, Sarah creates large decorations the big chateau needs to make a festive statement, while George struggles with the weight of the tree. Near Bordeaux, Edward hopes his renovation of the chateau bell will convince his son that Santa will really visit this year.

Ben and Billie embark on an ambitious plan to convert their stable into a Christmas party venue, and Anna and Edward have their work cut out felling trees for festive firewood.

Janet and Philip get creative to make Christmas unique, as they build a flying sleigh. Alison and Zion embark on the massive restoration of their derelict hunting lodge.

Paul and Julia have grand plans for an even grander antique billiard table. Trish aims to make her Christmas more sustainable. Alison and Zion start decorating the hunting lodge.

Tim and Krys plan a festive feast of goose. Rebecca goes all out for Christmas but Tim feels far from festive. New chateau owners Chris and Jolyon prepare for a huge family party.

Donna and Paul have one large restoration project to complete before hosting a festive party, while Stephanie and Gerry get the new Marquis Salon dressed for Christmas dinner.

There's a festive frenzy in the Loire Valley, as Ben and Billie embark on an ambitious project to create the tallest Christmas tree in France. Meanwhile, Philip prepares the château for an unforgettable Christmas extravaganza, along with a surprise DIY project for when Janet returns.

At Janet and Philip's chateau, they try to complete their hallway transformation before their Christmas extravaganza. It's also all hands on deck at Chateau de Dohem for Wendy and Marcus, as they prepare for their first-ever Christmas-themed murder mystery party. At Chateau de Lalacelle, Terry and Ashley make their own snow indoors by bringing down one of the chateau ceilings, before they can switch on their 5000 lights to start Christmas properly.

At Chateau du Puits es Pratx, Tim and Sasha prepare for the final wedding of the season. A couple who married there 10 years ago are returning with their children for a Christmas they'll never forget. At Chateau des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole are planning a Christmas party but they don't have a floor. With concrete waiting to harden, there's just 24 hours before the party begins. Meanwhile, in the Dordogne, Tim and Krys have big plans for an unforgettable treat for Tim's son Owen, while also creating the perfect hot chocolate.

Before their annual Christmas soirée at Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon plan to transform their hallway. They'll need to work harder than Santa's elves to pull this off. At Château du Puits es Pratx, it's the day of the big wedding. However, with flowers, food and photographs to organise, there's lots to do before Tim and Sasha can say 'I do'.

Near Le Havre, Chris and Jolyon are as busy as two elves at Château Trois Cloches, trying to finish their hallway before their annual Christmas soirée with friends and family. Donna and Paul are going deep underground as they hold their Christmas get-together in the château caves. Over in Montmorillon, Belinda and Lee are spreading plenty of holiday cheer, as they serve up an incredible dinner to 60 guests and go chestnut hunting in search of the true taste and smell of Christmas.

At Château de Lalande, Stephanie needs a Yuletide miracle to get everything ready for her festive party. Tim and Sasha have just one wedding to go...

At Chateâu de la Boutiniere, Alison and Zion are hoping to complete an ensuite before Christmas and in the Pyrenees, Trish prepares for her first culinary workshop with a Michelin-starred chef. Jon and Carmen hold a festive medieval banquet.

Sarah and George host a festive day of fun at Chateâu De Brives and Chris and Jolyon have problems completing their pond when a van gets stuck in their garden. Belinda and Lee host their annual festive fundraiser for a local cat charity at Chateâu Mareuil.

In the Dordogne, Tim and Krys spread festive joy by hosting a gingerbread chateâu competition. In Normandy, there's no room at the inn for Auntie Paula at Château de Lalacelle, so in the spirt of Christmas, Terry and Ashley transform a stable block into her new home. Meanwhile, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine at La Grande Maison La Pinelle, Bart and Sarah are going crackers as they want to hold a Christmas extravaganza for 60 guests in their barn.

At the picturesque Château de la Fare, Janet and Philip have noticed that their hallway is looking tired, so decide to re-deck the halls before family arrive. Further north in the Charente-Maritime, there's a Christmas miracle as Bart and Sarah hold their big extravaganza.