Based in World
Rebecca Jones is a writer and blogger who chronicles her family's move to France and the extensive renovation of their historic property, Château de la Ruche. In 2017, Jones, her husband, and their two sons relocated from their Victorian home in England to a fourteen-bedroom petit château in the Pays de la Loire region. This significant relocation became the central focus of her online narrative, offering a detailed account of expat life and the ongoing transformation of a forgotten estate. Through her Substack blog and contributions to "My French Life™", Jones provides an in-depth look into the realities of château life. Her work explores the complexities of restoring a derelict property, from structural challenges to aesthetic choices, alongside the daily experiences of adapting to French country living. This includes insights into gardening, local cooking, and navigating cultural nuances. She shares both the challenges and joys of transforming a historical estate into a vibrant family home and a future hospitality venture, offering a grounded perspective on property restoration and the experience of living abroad.
