Escape to the Chateau Season 5 Episode 7 ... At Christmas

Escape to the Chateau season 5 episode 7, titled "At Christmas," follows the transformation of Dick and Angel Strawbridge's Chateau de la Motte Husson into a winter wonderland for the holiday season. With only a few weeks until Christmas, the couple takes on the Herculean task of decorating the chateau inside and out while also hosting festive events for friends and family.

As the episode begins, Dick and Angel are hard at work installing a massive Christmas tree in the chateau's grand entrance hall. Angel oversees the placement of ornaments and lights on the towering tree, all while remembering the challenges they faced in previous years to find the perfect tree and transport it to the chateau.

While Angel focuses on the tree, Dick turns his attention to the chateau's exterior, where he embarks on a mission to create a dazzling light display to greet guests as they arrive for parties and gatherings. With hundreds of twinkling lights, intricate arrangements, and an impeccable attention to detail, he transforms the facade of the chateau into a winter wonderland that puts the Disney castle to shame.

As the couple pushes themselves to make the chateau a festive wonderland, they also find time to plan a special holiday event - a traditional Christmas market. They set up stalls where visitors can purchase Christmas decorations, local specialties, and gifts for loved ones. The market is a hit with locals and visitors alike, with people flocking to the chateau from all over the region to soak up the holiday atmosphere.

With the chateau and estate now fully decked out for Christmas, Dick and Angel host several parties for their friends, family, and neighbors. The couple knows how to throw a good party, and these festive gatherings do not disappoint. Guests arrive dressed to the nines, and the chateau comes alive with music, food, and, of course, plenty of champagne.

Throughout the episode, viewers will also catch glimpses of the chateau's many residents, including the couple's daughter and her pet rat, as well as the family of geese who live on the estate. These charming moments provide a counterpoint to the glamorous parties and elaborate set pieces, highlighting the real heart and soul of the Chateau de la Motte Husson.

As the episode draws to a close, viewers are left with the sense that the chateau truly is a magical place, particularly during the holiday season. Dick and Angel have created an enchanted world that transports visitors to a time of elegance, grace, and festive cheer - and they've done it all while juggling the responsibilities of running a sprawling estate. Escape to the Chateau season 5 episode 7 is a triumph of holiday spirit and a testament to the power of hard work and creativity.