So Châteaux presents
The French Château Summit
Becoming a Château Owner in 2027
March 1-7, 2027 · Online · Free
Seven days, seven themes, and the owners and experts who know what it really takes. The French Château Summit is the launch of the international So Châteaux, for everyone who dreams of, looks for, or already owns a château in France.
Seven days, seven themes
New videos premiere every day at 1:00 PM New York time (7:00 PM in Paris).
Day 1 · Monday, March 1
Find & Buy
Opening live with Olivier. Where to look, how to judge a château, and how a purchase really works in France.
Day 2 · Tuesday, March 2
Finance
Budgets, financing, taxes and the real running costs.
Day 3 · Wednesday, March 3
The First 12 Months
What happens after the signature: priorities, surprises and the first decisions.
Day 4 · Thursday, March 4
Restore
Architects, craftsmen, grants and the rules for listed buildings.
Day 5 · Friday, March 5
Furnish & Decorate
Bringing the rooms back to life: furniture, antiques, textiles and light.
Day 6 · Saturday, March 6
Live & Thrive
Living there, hosting, events and making the place sustainable.
Day 7 · Sunday, March 7
Success Stories
Owners who did it, unseen videos, and the closing live with Olivier.
Free or Premium
Registration is free. The Premium Pass will be available soon.
| Free | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Premieres of the 7 days | Yes | Yes |
| Replays | Until Monday, March 8 | For life |
| Questions to the experts | Read the answers | Ask your questions |
| Event resources | A selection | All of them |
| French Châteaux Barometer 2027 | Summary | Full report |
| So Châteaux TOP 50 (PDF) | - | Included |
| First So Châteaux long-form documentary | On YouTube, March 14 | Exclusive premiere, March 7 |
Your host
Olivier Schweizer founded So Châteaux in 2019. He has visited more than 500 châteaux, met more than 3,500 owners, and presented more than 100 of them on video. He hosts the Summit live on the opening and closing days.
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