Our French Attic Finally Gets Its Walls
Back up in the attic at last. The plumber has been, the insulation is in, and the plasterboard goes up around the beams, over the staircase and on top of one mistake of my own making.
Who Are We
Hi there, we're Romy & Hugo. In 2023, we bought an abandoned 19th-century townhouse in Bordeaux, France, and decided to document our journey as we bring this beautiful property back to life. Through Restoring La Chartreuse, we're sharing everything about our restoration process—the highs, the lows, and all the learning curves in between
Latest from the Restoration
Our French Kitchen Is Finally Finished
The range hood gets its mouldings and a coat of paint, the pantry design is settled thanks to your comments, and I have some news about what I’m doing next.
A Custom Range Hood For Our French Kitchen
Your comments reshaped the pantry design, the hood colour vote has a winner, and the range hood build begins.
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Experience the restoration process through our detailed video documentation on YouTube
Our French Attic Finally Gets Its Walls | Renovating in France #39
Published on October 4, 2026