Copper Countertops Became the Unlikely Trend That Brought This ‘Unpretentious’ French Château Into the 21st Century

A french farmhouse style kitchen in a Chateau near Paris with a large kitchen table and bistro chairs, traditional stone floor, green ochre cabinetry, black range cooker and large cooker hood.

Becoming the custodian of the family chateau is a privilege. The reality also involves responsibility – and ever-increasing bills.

The owners of Château de Champlâtreux, near Paris, have found a best-of-both-worlds solution to the challenges of running this historic house design in the 21st century. The stately 18th-century castle, set in classical parkland, now earns its keep as a venue for weddings, parties, and photographic shoots.