A couple from Washington D.C. discovers that their dream of bringing up their daughter in an Irish castle is more accessible than they expected. Tim and Mary will tour three castles across Ireland, trying to find a balance between ancient history and modern practicality. The hand-carved spiral staircases and 70-foot towers are magnificent. The only question is can they baby-proof them?
A couple from upstate New York tours the French countryside looking for the perfect castle to call home. Giuseppe and Alda's journey will take them through three very different estates. 80-foot medieval towers loom over one property while President John F. Kennedy frequented another. But can they find the right mix of majesty and modern convenience? History and home-life collide as this couple searches for the castle of their dreams.