🌟 Key Takeaways from This Episode:
✅ The Story of Chateau Claire – How a historic home from 1914 became a thriving bed & breakfast.
✅ Preserving Texas History – Restoring original shiplap, hardwood floors, and historic architecture.
✅ A Unique Event Venue – Hosting weddings, tea parties, family gatherings, and more.
✅ Ties to WWII & Hondo’s Aviation History – The home’s connection to airmen training at Hondo’s famous airfield.
✅ How Travelers Find This Hidden Gem – From Big Bend road trippers to European visitors, why people choose Hondo.
✅ Economic Growth & Local Impact – How Hondo, Texas is building a vibrant community around tourism and quality of life.
📍 Looking for a one-of-a-kind stay in Texas? Chateau Claire offers history, charm, and Southern hospitality.
🎥 Watch now and discover why this Texas chateau is a must-visit!
📲 Follow Chateau Claire & Plan Your Stay:
🌎 Website: www.chateauclaire.com
📷 Instagram: @chateauclairebnb
📍 Facebook: Chateau Claire
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#TexasTravel #BuildingTexas #HondoTexas #ChateauClaire #BedAndBreakfast #HistoricHomes #WeddingsInTexas #TexasHiddenGems #SmallTownLuxury #TexasTourism🎥 The Texas Chateau You Never Knew: A Hidden Gem in Hondo 🏡✨
In this episode of The Building Texas Show, host Justin McKenzie visits Chateau Claire, a stunning historic bed and breakfast in Hondo, Texas, with owners Joe and Melissa Claren.
Tucked away just off Highway 90, this 1914 Sears & Roebuck catalog home has been meticulously restored into a charming getaway for travelers, event hosts, and history lovers. From hosting weddings to preserving the home’s unique past, Chateau Claire is redefining small-town luxury and offering a one-of-a-kind Texas experience.
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00:00 Welcome to The Building Texas Show
01:15 Introducing Chateau Claire in Hondo, Texas
03:00 How Joe & Melissa Found This Historic Home
05:10 Restoring a 1914 Sears & Roebuck House
07:30 Ties to WWII & Hondo’s Airmen Training
09:15 Exploring the Unique Guest Rooms & Themes
11:40 Weddings, Events, and Unique Gatherings
14:00 How Travelers Discover This Hidden Gem
16:45 European Guests & The Growing Fan Base
19:10 Hondo’s Economic Growth & Tourism Potential
22:30 How to Book Your Stay at Chateau Claire
23:45 The Story Behind the Name 'Chateau Claire'
25:00 Final Thoughts & The Future of Hondo
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