The fire brigade return to Chaumont. | Escape to rural France

A clean slate. | Escape to rural France

One side done, 3 to go. | Escape to rural France

Figuring out the copper dormers. | Escape to rural France

Old turret V new turret, what's different. | Escape to rural France

Something for the next generation. | Escape to rural France

The last slate. | Escape to rural France

EXTREME makeover, 12 month renovation transformation. | Escape to rural France

Join me at the very top of Chaumont, for the best view in rural France. | Escape to rural France

Plans over the next two weeks. | Escape to rural France

So, how are we doing the copper top? | Escape to rural France

The last copper window. | Escape to rural France

Climbing a wall of hot slate. | Escape to rural France

Dangling from the turret, journey to the finish. | Escape to rural France

Child labour, at Chateau de Chaumont. | Escape to rural France

Learning skills in a day; HAND CRAFTED copper windows. | Escape to rural France

Reaching some important stages, creeping up the turret | Escape to rural France