{"podcast":{"title":"French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED","slug":"french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906","podcast_index_feed_id":7634906,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.frenchrenodiaries.com/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/20260109_120115_21a0b9125d00ac1693f1d50371b2ba34.png","author":"Rosie Ellis, Micala Wilkins and Sue Peake-Russell","episode_count":20,"summary":"French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED is your honest, no-fluff guide to renovating, restoring, and surviving property projects in France. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned renovator, or just dreaming of owning property in France, we provide real stories, insider tips, and actionable advice to help you avoid mistakes, save money, and navigate your renovation journey with confidence. From understanding French planning laws and insurance requirements to choosing the right people for the job when you haven't got the skills, time or qualifications to 'do it yourself', you'll find it here. And if you like hanging out with us, you can join us in between the 'meaty' shows for our 'rants and bants' episodes - where we get everything off our chests, no holds barred! Hosted by Rosie, Micala and Sue - three women who, along with their partners and husbands run trade-related businesses here in France and have completed a fair few renovation projects of their own - expect honest advice, plenty of laughs and a few WTF moments. Get more French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED! Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite listening app. Find downloadable guides based on each in-depth episode and sign up…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T18:21:01.137768+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906"},"episode":{"title":"French Reno Diaries - Rants & Bants! (The one where Sue sticks it to the man who bought a village)","slug":"french-reno-diaries-rants-bants-the-one-where-sue-sticks-it-to-the-man-who-bought-a-village","published_at":"2026-01-23T06:07:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906/french-reno-diaries-rants-bants-the-one-where-sue-sticks-it-to-the-man-who-bought-a-village","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/2477761","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/362663/2477761/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/2026_01_22_16_59_04_99528b19-01da-40dc-a9d8-be38d207f0d0.mp3","summary":"Rants & Bants episodes are informal, off-the-cuff chats - think of them like secretly recorded calls. Less polish, more spontaneity - but always insightful! What we discuss in this episode Why renovation TV and YouTube often create unrealistic expectations (for a deeper dive into this topic, listen to Episode #3: The reality behind the dream: What YouTube and TV shows don't tell you about renovating in France . The hidden realities behind “cheap” French properties and big renovation dreams. Awkward truths about quotes, costs and why trades need to make a profit (for more about costs, listen to Episode #2 Why budgets blow: The brutal truth about renovation costs in France ). Common misconceptions about setting up hospitality or renovation-led businesses in France, and what gets overlooked in the excitement phase. Resources and shows mentioned in the episode Help! I Bought a Village – TV series following a large-scale renovation project French renovation TV & YouTube shows – inspiration, but not instruction manuals Facebook renovation groups – shared experiences (advice should be verified) Mini glossary (for new renovators in France) Devis – a formal written quote for works Artisan – a qualified tradesperson in France Mairie – the local town hall; key for local rules and admin Micro-entrepreneur – a small-business status in France (with legal limits) Connect Facebook | Instagram Subscribe to the newsletter: www.frenchrenodiaries.com Email: frenchrenodiaries@gmail.com Find out more about us and our French reno businesses: Maison Bretagne (Rosie Ellis) S.R. Charpenterie (Sue Peake-Russell) Paul Wilkins Electricien (Micala Wilkins) Credits: Produced & mixed by: Katy Wright Music: Grand Project","meta_description":"Rants & Bants episodes are informal, off-the-cuff chats - think of them like secretly recorded calls. 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