ABOUT ME
Hello there! I’m Diana Costes Brook, I’m 55 years old and I run my home, Chateau de la Puisaye in Normandy, as a bed and breakfast and holiday cottage business. I say, “my home” but if course it’s also my husband’s Bruno but you might not see him as although he works from home he’s often away running his own business as a consultant, which is very useful because in this day and age every penny counts! I’ve worn many hats in my life. I was a City solicitor but found the film industry more interesting then found myself on a blind date in Rue de Mouffetard in Paris with le charmant Bruno and that was it. Twelve years later, I found myself unemployed and so we made THE BIG MOVE to the country. Poor Bruno had to carry on doing a serious job while I set to work building our dream of renovating a castle and making it pay! I’m not sure to what extent we’ve achieved this - but I love it and love welcoming people and hope they can share something of the feeling we felt when we first came here. OUR HOUSE LOVES PEOPLE! I’d love to share our experience with you.
Ps.We have a son who I adore but he hates me talking about him so ………
Category Archives: General News
Cookery Workshop with Philippe Legendre 1st February
Book now to avoid disappointment – only two places left! Philippe Legendre of lesateliersdecuisine will be running a cookery workshop followed by dinner at the château on Ist February. Telephone Diana on 00 33 6 85 07 61 24.
It’s A Hard Life
For those of you wo wanted to know what happened to Mina! Hmmm Hic! Minou ;;;;
Luc Arbogast of The Voice in Christmas concert at L’Eglise de la Madeleine
With his unique voice Luc Arbogast will be back to sing in L’Eglise de la Madeleine the 21st and 22nd December. Reserve your places quickly as his last concerts were a sell-out!
The Swimming Pool – Building Work Can Start at Last!
As you know we’ve been talking about putting in a swimming-pool for years and at last we’ve received the planning go-ahead! We’re going to build it ourselves, so watch this space for news of how it progresses. We can’t yet … Continue reading
The Potager in Full Summer
Many thanks to Charlotte and Michael Stolp for this lovely photo of the chateau taken from the vegetable garden last week.
Bon voyage Nick and Shona!
It was lovely to see you both here again. Great car!
Spring At Last!
After 3 months of ghastly weather, the sun has come out in force and Nature is rapidly catching up on lost time. The daffodils can finally stand up (no snow), our Florida turtle has come out of her winter hiding … Continue reading
Progress At Last! Thank you Sarah and Tamar!
By popular request here is photo of myself and Bolivia, my 7 year old dressage horse (KWPN 7 years old by Don Kennedy (Donnerhall)) doing a reasonable walk pirouette. Many thanks to Sarah Casanova my trainer and Tamar my Alexander … Continue reading
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Bruno, William and Diana wish a Very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year to All! A big THANK YOU to Martha Kolodziej who created this wonderful painting of the Château for Bruno and to the Wasinta Family and friends who … Continue reading
Congratulations Sonia and Laurent!
Congratulations to Laurent and Sonia who were married last Saturday and celebrated here at the chateau with 20 family and friends. The menu included a trio of home made foie gras with fig chutney, scallops with leeks and cepes (from … Continue reading