CLEANING An Abandoned CHATEAU | 40 Years Of DIRT Washed From The Walls & Roof | EcoFlow GLACIER
Bonjour à tous, nestled in the french countryside forgotten and abandoned for over 40 years this sad building was slowly starting to be reclaimed by nature, with moss scattered across the roof and algae slowly transforming the facade over the years, the chateau had become and different building. But now 40 years on the chateau Is coming back to life with a full clean of the stone work and roof, bringing it back to its glory days.
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We are a family from the North-East of England following our dream to restore a beautiful abandoned french Château. We discovered the heart stopping Château De Lalacelle in summer of 2020, this beautiful architectural monument Is set in the countryside of North-West France.
The moment we visited the Château we all fell in love, from the beautiful sweeping landscape and forests, to its stunning untouched interiors and magnificent spiral staircase in the turret.
Unfortunately Château De Lalacelle has been abandoned for a number of decades so will need a lot of restoration and DIY.
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They get so much done in a day and it is such extremely hard work 😮
Thank you so much 🥰
Thank you Becky S
Terry has a wand! I knew you were “ Terry Potter “! 🪄⚡️🧙🏻✨You & Tracy have done an incredible job! I’m terrified of heights and I know Ash was all too happy to mow grass! 🤣👍🏼🍀🌱 Go Ash! It’s heartbreaking that someone used concrete, instead of lime and sand. So it can breathe and not hold water. Wow, you can tell I’ve watched a ton of chateau restorations. I love Ecoflow, and the glacier is added to my Christmas list. We bought a condo in Florida, US. in June. It was built in 1980, wish it was 1880 🤣🤣 The entire place is wallpapered EVERYWHERE!! Ceilings, door jams, shutters etc.. And, everything is peach and sea foam green! It’s horrendous 😡🤣 Next month we meet the designer and General Contractor. We can’t wait. It’s a complete gut job. I love my condo, I’m grateful for it. Maintaining two homes will be a job. However, for what we paid, I could have a chateau in the French countryside. Like you, Terry I’ve spent 5yrs looking. My husband is my giant obstacle. 🤣🤣 He’s not interested at all! 😭😭 So, we’re both remodeling/restoring our homes. Yours is just a gorgeous chateau with tons of spectacular land. Being landscape designers, sadly there’s no land for us to go crazy. Looking forward to seeing the walled garden done. Good to have something to look forward too! Cheers 🍻🍷🥃♥️🇫🇷🏰
The Chateau looks phenomenal! Love that you decided to do a thorough cleaning, she's looking like the stately home she's meant to be. Beautiful! Your continued hard work is bringing you closer to the finish line.
Thank you Julia 😊
The difference is huge She’s glowing again already. What a Majestical Chateau she is. You guys are really taking care of her ❤
Thank you! 😊😊
It's amazing to see the château shed the lichen and algae dimming her glow. The changes inside, and particularly outside, look tremendous. So exciting!
Thanks Barbara :) 😊
Is there anything Tracy will not do? She is tremendous the girl is one and only.. Your family works great together. Good luck and take care and God bless.
I have to think that this much needed cleaning and maintenance will help the stone and roofing slate stay strong and intact for many years to come. And it just looks wonderful! Well done👍👍
Thank you Melina 😊
Never meet a more hard working family, so excited to see the end result, no Matter how long it takes, slow and steady wins the race
Thanks Scouse 😊
Hi Tracy, Terry and Ash. Do you realize that you're washing a building. You are so amazing. Chateau de Lalacelle, is looking so beautiful, she is breathing again. What a tremendous job you all are doing. I am so looking forward to week-by-week transformation, until she is finished. Thanks so much for allowing us to watch you undertake this massive job. Love from N.Y.
Thank you so much Joni 😊😊
It already looks so much better! We can now have an idea of what it will look like when the cleaning is all done! It's going to be amazing! Can't wait!!!❤
Thanks Cristina 😊😊
The chateau is coming back to life! Looking amazing!
I'm always stoked about the products you promote, Ash. Your enthusiasm is infectious, you do a really great job! The Chateau is looking fantastic (the newly painted window just pops!!) well done, everyone 🥰 hugs
The château really does look amazing! .. it’s looking very loved and being preserved for future generations!
You tackle jobs that the faint of heart would definitely run from. The results are spectacular, well done you 💗
I had always wondered what gave the exterior that reddish tint-- at first I thought it was rust, or that at some point someone had painted the exterior red and this was what was left of the color. I had no idea it was due to a moss/mold. So glad to see it all gone. The "Old Lady" is gleaming now, and I can't wait to see her all clean and shiny once again. As always, well done!
Such perseverance and determination you all get an A PLUS
Thank you ☺️
Thank you Susan B
She looks almost brand new! You guys have done a wonderful job and I know how proud you are when you stand back and look at her! We are all loving it ❤
Thanks Michelle 😊
I am absolutely flabbergasted. I truly thought your chateau was made of stone and brick not that it was red algae. It is beautiful stone. Well done you.
WOW! Instant gratification! The white trim on the shutters will look beautiful against the light gray of the castle. The clean slate will complete the look! You all are truly creating a destination.
Thanks Cathleen
I love your childlike excitement over being able to make ice Ash. It puts a smile on my face.
It's Sunday - it means we are going to have another fascinating evening 🧡💙❤👍up everyone👍
Thanks nodi :)
Nodi, thank you for the reminder. I get excited and forget, lol. I now have time to get a snack or clean up my garden mess made weeding and planting. Decisions, decisions
Oh my, she is just gorgeous!
@@kathrynriggs2489 You'd better be prepared for Wednesday - we are seeing them again.
@@nodi1234 I'll be here or sitting amongst my flowers and weeds watching intently
That's a awesome result and I think you made the right call cleaning the chateau, she still has all her character and charm.. lovely watching you guys working together 😍
What a beautiful stately Chateau, simply lovely. An amazing family effort but what a payoff wow ! looking forward to more!
Thank you so much ☺️
A lot of us would love to already stay at the chateau & help you restore her ♥️
Lalacelle is looking more and more splendid with all the work you are doing to restore her to her glory. So impressed with how wonderful the cleaning is looking. It’s fantastic what massive applications of elbow grease can do!
I’m speechless…which isn’t normal for this retired English teacher. Absolutely fantastic.
You are doing a brilliant job!!! The Chateau is looking stunning!!! I can hear the Chateau saying ‘MERCI, MERCI, MERCI!!!’ 🏰 🎶❤️🥰🌻🌻🌻
Haha. Thanks Kerry-Lynn! She is starting to show off her beauty again after so so long in the shadows 😊😊
The chateau looks beautiful. It looks fresh and well cared for. Great job!
The chateau looks amazing! I know it's a lot of hard work. What a phenomenal difference. Great job guys.
I'm a new subscriber and I'm so glad you decided to give the chateau a good clean. In earlier videos comments were made to keep the walls looking old. I screamed, "NO. Clean the old girl up." So glad you decided to do that. She's beautiful and happy.
The château is really coming to life again, another great job. What a team!
The chateau looks more and more cared for. Such dedication.
Oh my,you have given your old lady a facelift!! Just remarkable..Well done all of you.
The Chateau shedding her Cinderella shabs and showing off her beautiful gown in progress. And Terry, we both know the inimitable cleaning power of the humble tootbrush😉! BRAVO a tous!
Thanks Ella 😊
WOW. That looks amazing!!! Your family has done an incredible job bringing the Chateau back to it's grandeur.
Pressure washing is so satisfying it’s like painting with soap and water
It is thank you Bren C
The Old Lady is looking so pretty. I just love watching you bring this beautiful home back. I can tell how much you care foe her beauty 😊
Such a transformation! Great job, team Lalacelle! ❤️
Thanks Noreen 😊
The grand Chateau says look at me I’m beautiful, Tracy , Ash , Terry great job .
Thanks Linda 😊
Looking good! Can’t wait for the windows and shutters are done will bring the chateau to modern life!
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It is fun that you three are Clean Freaks getting the place all clean and ready for paying guests.
This is so exciting. The walls and roof are looking so great. And I think cleaning them still keeps the original patina and age of the building, but they're sparkly clean. So, exciting. I can't wait until you can have guests.
Thank you Mike 😊
The Chateau looks so happy and loved.
Thanks Juanita 😊
The cottage just *glows* in the sun, doesn't it? I can't wait until the chateau has her turn. I've been looking back at some of your first videos and it is just so very impressive to see how far the handful of you have come. I think almost all of us watching your progress wish we could even hire someone who was so fast, efficient, attentive to the job, and hard working. In a few years you'll be down to routine maintenance and wondering how you all managed the years of graft! I can't wait to see Tracy back into skirts and manicures. 💃 Although, I suspect that, like me, you'll find them quite overrated. ;-)
So happy to see you guys are addressing the moss growth on the roof tiles (slate). I was about to comment on this on your last video ("oh, while the scaffold is up please do this") but you mentioned you were already planning to do this job. If you get a hard freeze the moss will retain water and the freeze will open up a gap in the tiles allow water to get under them (but you have already learned that). If there is one thing I have learned about your restoration is you are very thorough. Time to put all your shoes outside in the sun to dry from all this pressure washing. Congrats guys (and mom and dad and family....) !!!!
Wow what a difference cleaning the chateau makes. You guys are so hard working and your mum never seems to let up either so I hope you spoil her occasionally 😊
Your hard work looks fantastic. What a difference in that side of the chateau. Thank you for letting us be part of your journey!
I loved the pink/terra cotta algae colors with the grey granite accents at the edges, but it’s nice to see it back at it’s original state. If you ever decide to render the facade, I hope you’ll consider a warm tint. You all have done amazing work. I re-watched one of the first episodes recently, and I can’t believe how far you have come in such a short time! Kudos to you all!
It's funny how we look at something like the moss or ivy and think how pretty it looks or gives it character. Then through watching this show and others hiw much damage it can do to the buildings. Just incredible 😍 👏
Thank you Lori M
@Tracy Short you are incredible, and you inspire me. When I get to France, I would love to meet you.
Oh I need to be the first guest...how exciting.
My husband and I have been following your channel for a while now. All of you have done such amazing work in restoring your castle. I admire Mum, she is an extremely capable lady and not shy of hard work.
The chateau looks so beautiful! Great work done by everyone! We would love to make a trip over one day! ❤
All the effort you have put into cleaning the walls has really paid off, it looks so lovely and clean but not taken away any old fashioned charm. Well done everyone. 💕🇦🇺
Tracy and Terry, you two are the hardest workers. Have you ever considered some shutters for the cottage where Tracy lives? It would finish it off and tie into the chateau nicely.
The changes are simply amazing! It would be an absolute pleasure to be a guest sometime! You all are working so hard and working well with each other. You all make a great team! Well done family!💙🍄💙
What????? Won what?? How??
I love the video footage showing the cleaned side of the chateau and the side you haven’t cleaned yet - what a difference! It is so exciting to see the huge transformation to the exterior!
I am over the moon and earth at the same time it is looking absolutely amazing guys well done Tracey always smiling great job what a wonderful mother you have Terry Ashley how is the wildflowers getting on next to the driveway please send some photos Can't wait to next week Love hugs and kisses to you all Johann South Africa ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks Johann. They’re just starting to sprout :) will get you some as soon as they’re up 😊😊
WOW!! Brilliant! It looks amazing. Lots of hard work, but really worth it in the end. Keep on smiling!
You are right! It takes sweat, determination and hard work to fulfill that dream. You all demonstrate that every week. Wonderful.
Found your channel by accident getting through videos one by one you all have done amazing and working so hard well done to you all it looks amazing lots more to watch iam enjoying every video would love to do what you all are doing well done ❤
Thank you so much and welcome to our journey restoring the chateau, hope you enjoy each video 🥰🥰🥰
Wow! that red stuff being removed has transformed the exterior. I use bleach as well, once every 15 years and nothing has happened to my lime stone and granite building. So beautiful. Way to go! Heather
I can see a huge difference from one side to another. Top job!
Lovely job! Power washing is like painting moldings or a room: you start out saying we're only doing "x" and we're stopping here...and then you see how good it looks, and you then decide oh, what the heck, let's finish and make everything look good! It's infectious. Glad you decided to use some bleach. We had to use it here on our home as well.
Haha. Very true. It’s addictive once you start 😊😊
The grand old lady is becoming more beautiful with every step y’all take to bring back her beauty on the outside and in side Looking 👀 forward to the step of her restoration God bless Sending love from West Central Texas 💜
Simply, night to day!! Your hard work certainly is paying off…and really brings the chateau to life!! Congratulations to the entire family/team!!
Wow ... that is a lot of moss growth. Hope it works well for you all. Excellent, what a difference it looks!
Congratulations on 140,000 subscribers! Well deserved!❤
It’s looking great!!! You guys (and especially gal) seriously work so hard! While you have the scaffolding there, are you tempted to “just” clean the rust off the awning and “just” put on a protective layer of paint? I know the glass can’t be added for quite a while, but I’d hate to see those rust away in the meantime, and it would really make the side look so much better. 🙂
Great music selection today
All sparkly & clean.
You need to have that crack under the top window looked at. Good job you cleaned it - couldn't see the crack before and that could become a major problem letting in the rain. It does look like a castle now
The left side of the chateau is sparkling and looks great. Brilliant job guys 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
The best part of my day is getting to watch y’all.
Thank you Rosa V
Hi everyone, I always thought ,that some of the chateau stone walls ,had been painted pink! I didn’t realise it was algae! the chateau is starting to come alive! I must admit, I’m a cleaning freak & love watching the dirt coming off the stone! Well done Tracy & Terry it’s not an easy job to take on ! Take care lots and love 🥰💕
True confession. This one made me cry. So much love in restoring her beauty. Absolutely beautiful 💕💕
Bless you. Thank you Arline 😊
Wow, wow and wow.....the facade looks amazing! Job well done!
Hi yah ☺ my lovelys Ah I'm sorry I'm bit late watching you I was painting. Gardening. Given my German Shepard sweetheart a bubble shower 🛁 I was covered head to toes in hair and bubbles lol 😅 but she loved it' Her name is Sadie may 💗🐾 She's my rescue I love her so much I'm completely convinced I need a power washer lol 😆 Oh my goodness I need that ecflow food cart That's such a brilliant idea 💡👏👌Truly Wow i can hear the chateau is saying Oh tku tku tku she's smiling 🌟🥰 I know I've said it before but I half to say it again.... Your all so incredibly inspiring 💐💫 I love all your beautiful smiles and Positive energy you make me smile The whole time watching you... I'm sending biggest hugs ever 🤗💗 Please stay safe and well 💐🙏🏼
You have accomplished so much on the exterior of the Château; it will be such an improvement. Tracy will likely pick up her shovel soon to start on the back garden. You boys will have to make a brand-new drone view of the exterior of the Château for your video introduction.
Haha. Thanks Penny 😊😊
It's easy to tell Ash loves his gadgets !!!
Haha. I do! I can’t help it 😂😂
Wow wow🎉 she's looking fantastic can't wait for the new window's,we certainly have enjoyed it Terry and Ash, Tracey worked hard once again brilliant 💕🌼🤗
So PLEASED you have CLEANED it what a great difference it has made to the chateau keep it up guys ❤
Thanks Martin 😊
Ready and waiting
See you soon Mark :)
The chateau is looking better each day!
Onward, upward, inward, and outward she is regaining her beauty through your loving devotion.
Patrick, my favorite dog of all time, always knows exactly where and when to enter the scene to get the best light and angle for his "shoot". I always look for Patrick to make his appearance, he's my muse nowadays.
Simply astounding!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
That Chateau is smiling. Fabulous work. Great job.
Thanks Linda 😊
She looks so pretty x
I've enjoyed watching the interior renovations, but I'm giddy-with- glee you've started on the exterior.
Yes, it does look like a castle. The cleaning of the walls has just transformed this chateau. Beautiful work, as always.
What an amazing change to the appearance. She is a grey beauty not a pink and green lady. Well done.
Sooooo satisfying to watch!!
Can’t wait to see the result , I know it’s going to be amazing!
Oh my goodness.....what a transformation!! Well done you two....looks beautiful!! You deserve a good dinner and a glass of your favourite beverage!
So amazing how the chateau is coming alive!! 😮
Cant wait til the canopies, i have been dying to see them glazed when you are all finished. Exciting stuff…great vlogs, enjoy every single one….praying for Tony…..and Tracey….💕🇨🇦
The roof will look brand new when the moss dies off. The chateau looks beautiful cleaned up. I think this coming Christmas you will have a warmer airtight chateau to enjoy. Lots of hugs. xx
Amazing, vocês são ótimos, abraços do Brasil.
It’s gleaming now all that dirt and grime’s been removed 👍🏻 was worth the hard work . Well done guys
I don’t comment much but I have to say you all should be so proud of yourselves!! The chateau looks amazing. The before and after was so satisfying to watch!!
Thank you so much ☺️