Renovations taking place at Château de la Grifferaire in Echemeire. (Courtesy of Château de la Grifferaie)The Hildebrands take one day off a week during offseason to enjoy the romance of the castle. “The château is highly regarded by visitors and has a great deal of beauty despite the vast amount of work yet to be done,” Mr. Hildebrand said.
They document their journey online and found that “reactions from YouTube have been extremely encouraging,” he said. “So many good people offering us well wishes and kind thoughts.” Some have helped in “very tangible ways,” working on projects with them at the château, buying them tools and supplies.The interior is furnished with crystal chandeliers, classical oil paintings, ornate fireplaces, and suits of armor. There are floors of hard wood, wrought iron stair rails, and flowery rococo wall panels.