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What does De La Motte mean?

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Olivia Shea

Updated on March 13, 2026

What does De La Motte mean?

de La Motte Surname Definition:

(French), of the Castle or Hillock.

Accordingly, what does De La Motte Husson mean?

Château de la Motte takes its name from the small-forested rise next to the current house, called a motte ("clod of earth" in Old French). The small mound is the remains of a Viking/Norman motte-and-bailey castle (motte castrale, motte féodale in Old French).

Also, who owns Chateau de la Motte? Chateau-de-la-Motte Husson, which is featured in TV show Escape To The Château, has 45 rooms, 78 windows, 12 acres and one moat. It is currently owned by Dick Strawbridge and Angel Adoree, who paid £280,000 when they bought it in 2015.

Similarly one may ask, can you visit Chateau de la Motte Husson?

If you are interested in checking out the chateau, you can visit the Château de la Motte-Husson website.

Is Chateau de la Motte Husson finished?

The Château de la Motte-Husson is a Neo-Renaissance style château. It is located in the small market town of Martigné-sur-Mayenne, in the Mayenne département of France. The château is currently owned by Dick Strawbridge and his wife, Angel.

Château de la Motte-Husson
Completed1874
Height25m
Website
thechateau.tv

How much does it cost to stay at Chateau de la Motte Husson?

There are 130+ hotels open near the Château de la Motte. The price rates range around USD 100 per night.

How much is the chateau in escape to the chateau worth now?

Following the pair's lengthy renovations to the building, the chateau is now thought to be worth over £2 million.

Do the strawbridges live in the chateau?

The couple reside in France with their two children, Arthur and Dorothy, at Château-de-la-Motte Husson; a 19th-century castle in the Pays de la Loire, which the family have called home for the last five years.

How much did they pay for escape to the chateau?

For £280,000, they purchased a chateau that lists forty-five rooms, a walled garden and surrounded by a moat on a twelve-acre property, ten times larger than the average British house.

Is Stephanie Jarvis married?

Patrick and Stephanie were married August 3rd, 2013 with their ceremony and reception both taking place at Gilfillan's in Camilus.

Why are Chateaux cheap in France?

It's no secret that one of the reasons why there are so many 'bargain' châteaux are the exorbitant renovation costs and the relentless maintenance required. Structurally renovating a château could set you back an average of €1,000 per square metre.

How much is Angel Strawbridge worth?

Dick did up the French chateau on a shoestring budget. But thanks to their now luxurious 45 bedroom mansion, Dick and Angel are expected to be worth millions - with some estimating their fortune at over £2 million - although their exact net worth is unknown.

Are Stefan and Nicole escape to the chateau still together?

Happily Ever After: Well most of the Chateau owners have kept their dream alive. However there was places that no longer have their presented owners and in the case of Nicole and Stephan of Château d'Humières, they broke up while trying to restore Château de Lucheux which shows how a building can affect everything.

Who is the first Mrs Strawbridge?

Dick and his first wife Brigit Strawbridge were married between 1982 and 2010. Brigit is an environmental activist and is known for her love of nature. During their 28 year marriage, Dick and Brigit welcomed son James and daughter Charlotte.

What does Chateau mean?

1 : a feudal castle or fortress in France. 2 : a large country house : mansion.

Will escape to the chateau return in 2021?

A New Series of ETTC DIY in 2021 & the Tour de France?!

Not only is the Tour de France passing locally BUT [on the same day] they are also going to be filming a new series of Escape to the Chateau DIY to be released in 2021! This is indeed “cause célèbre”!

What is Angel Strawbridge real name?

Angel was born as Angela Newman although she gave herself the nickname Angel Adoree. She is also the founder of her own hospitality business The Vintage Patisserie.