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Couple Buy Shabby Old French Château From 1865—Restore It to Glory, Let Christian Classes Stay

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Couple Buy Shabby Old French Château From 1865—Restore It to Glory, Let Christian Classes Stay
The Hildebrands bought and restored Château de la Grifferaire. Illustration by The Epoch Times, Courtesy of Château de la Grifferaie
Deborah George
Michael Wing
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A couple from Canada flew far from home to buy and renovate a delectable French château, though living a fairytale romance all to themselves wasn’t their aim.

Their faith inspired this European escapade—and their mission to open their French doors to young people in dire need amid the post-COVID era of broken dreams.

Deborah is a writer from the Midwest, where she taps out stories at her old wooden secretary desk. In addition to writing for the Epoch Times, she also produces content for Human Defense Initiative and other publications. She likes to find joy in the mundane and take the road less traveled.
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