Is This Our Chateau? A Château Tour - Journey to the Château, Ep. 18
In this episode, Patrick and Stuart take you on another tour of a château for sale that they viewed on their most recent visit. This chateau with a history from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries is near Bourges, France. Does it have everything from their checklist? Could this be the one?
Join Patrick and Stuart on their journey to find a neglected, forgotten, or crumbling château in France, and then continue to follow them as they work on its restoration, rénovation, decoration, and furnishing. Along the way, they will also create and share videos on their preparation for having gîtes for guests, and an event venue in their chateau (wedding, birthday, anniversary, organization or club meetings, retreats, etc.).
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Congratulations Patrick and Stuart🎉❤⭐️⭐️ My heavens you were led to your perfect spot. I only started watching your channel a few days ago. I decided I needed to see the tours of the possibilities in choosing your new little piece of heaven! As we toured your final choice. I so wanted to get close-ups of the details from the different rooms. The color combinations of fabrics and walls.. the lighting…the furniture and furnishings….stunning truly! How I wish I could visit but it is not to be! Both of you are so capable. I love seeing how kind and considerate and grateful you both are to each other and to all whom you are in contact with. Your neighbours rallying to assist after the storm… it gives me hope that there are genuine, principled, honest, kind people still around us… angels really. I’m unsure of how many dogs are a part of your family?!. They obviously adore you both, as they follow your every move …if allowed. What are their names, please? Having your four legged angels with you must be very reassuring when one of you is away. Also you are so wise to have had a list of pros and cons. To have small shops nearby is imperative. To have veterinary hospital as well as “human “ hospitals is very important. As we mature in years sometime we forget our needs might change. I pray not for you and your dear family…if necessary it’s available.🌟 Blessings and love! Anita
Hi Anita. I think you are right. We were led. And the chateau had other interested parties and the family chose us. 😊I’m so glad to see your comment and thoughts. And we have found wonderful people here. We have 7 dogs and 2 visitors. They are my parents but after my dads heart attack, they are with us. We adore them. And they are a great security feature. 😂. Much love to you from Colombe. ❤
Listen, don’t be scared, when we moved to Italy, we sold our house, rented another for six months, had to pack things for Italy and separately some things for the rental, had my baby and moved to Italy when she was six months! Just think of the excitement of being there, and of course , you have each other. Can’t wait until your doing videos from your new home, congratulations!!
Brenda, what a lovely comment! Thank you so much. Yes, I tend to overthink some things! No kidding, I know! 🤣😂🤣 We'll get through this too and we cannot wait to have actual vlogs from France. 🥰🥰🥰
Thinking about your ordeal….. meaning the move a d baby and all that goes with it……. Holy cannelloni. Thinking back at my moves from Germany to South Africa and then to the US, all as poor as can be. Just getting by. Youth did help. I think what you did was amazing. I will try to not overthink everything. Thank you.
Such a gorgeous home and property. My overall take-away was how well kept this is compared to others I have viewed. It will make a wonderful business for you! My congratulations to you both! 🎉
Thank you dear Lynn. We couldn't agree with you more. It has always been lived in and was never abandoned. there is functioning heat, half the electrical was already new. The owner is a widow and stayed at her chateau alone for 14 years. He children (ok, they are about 60 years old children), were worried for her. Really wonderful people. We are really excited. Hugs and thank you again! 🥰
I agree. Every room ghey ahowed us I was surprised and impressed how clean and in good shape they all were in. Most of these chateaus are just about falling down and have to be rebuilt from the ground up seems like.
The previous owner really loved her home (it’s well taken care of). This is a gem of a chateau. This chateau needs your love. Can’t wait to see what you do.
I love the way you kept us in suspense until the very end and then dropped the BIG news. Huge congratulations are in order! Your new home seems to be relatively close to Chateau de Lalande so hopefully you'll all get to know each other well. SO happy for you! ❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Tannis!! ❤️
Hey Tannis. 😂. We wanted to do it like our other chateau tours. We are indeed only about 50 minutes away from La Lande. We would love to get to know Stephanie and the crew! Very glad you are happy about our choice. Hugs. 💖💕💖
Very excited for you! Would love to visit as a guest or a little helper! :) You are lovely and fun people!
Thank you so much! ❤️
Well happy Sunday! Thank you so much. Makes me smile to see you are excited with us. We will be happy to welcome you, once we are up and running. 🥰😘🥰
Hooray, wonderful news. Congratulations, your Chateau is so beautiful. 💖💖💖💖
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Thank you soooooo much! Glad you like it. 🍾👍🏻🍾
I am so happy for you two!!! And the chateau is simply gorgeous!! I'm so excited to see the upcoming vlogs! 🤩😍Greetings from Lisbon, Portugal!! 🥰😘
Thank you so much!! ❤️
Hello to Lisbon! Love your city! Have been to Portugal a few times. Thank you so much for your kind comment! We cannot wait to start publishing vlogs from the chateau. So many options. We have a lot of ideas. Thank you again. 🥂💖🥂
Patrick and Stuart so far is one of my favourite ❤ chateuxs original floors ,beautiful stairs and I love the kitchen and it looks like there's no major work to be done .I can picture the two of you sitting in comfy chairs by the kitchen fire and a glass of wine 🍷 in hand .It's beautiful ❤.
Hello Fiona. It was our favorite chateau too. Owned by the same family for over 150 years. Just lovely people! Those floors and the staircases..... Yummy! Yes to the kitchen. We are thinking to exchange the back window with French doors for easy back garden access. Or park, as we were told we should call almost 8 acres. The wonderful thing is, that we can move in without anything needed to be done. bathrooms, kitchen and heat all work. Now, we are looking forward to polish this lady up and make her sparkle. And we will have 2 B&B rooms in the chateau (the two on the left upper floor) and have a few gîtes. Now, on to that wine! Love the way you think! 🥰🥰🥰 Be safe
Patrick and Stuart just remember Rome wasn't built in a day just take your time some of these room are spectacular I have watched this I don't know how many times i just like it all
That is such wonderful advise. We feel fortunate that we can move in there and everything is completely livable. There are some rooms, like the entrance hall and staircase, that we can paint right away or better early on. Or remove some wallpaper to have a blank slate. But you are right, we need to avoid to overdo it. 💕🥰💕
I can see Carol Burnette coming down those stairs in her Gone With the Wind costume. “This ol’ thing? Just a little somethin’ I saw in the winda and just HAD to have...”
🤣😂🤣 One of her all time favorite sketches!!!!! Absolutely love it
See. And now that all is revealed, you will be sweeping down those stairs yourselves! Cocktails in the salon? Why yes! 🍸🍸
@@dougkelley2781 I just need the right dress...... Although at 6'5, I can tell you, I'm such an unattractive looking woman! But I will definitely do it once, gliding down the staircase in a lot of fabric! 🤣😂🤣 You better be there for that so we can drink a few cocktails to forget that visual. 😁 Big hug my friend!
Patrick Journey to the Chateau Now Patrick, I am sure I’ve seen less attractive, but maybe you should keep to a dinner jacket anyway. You let me know though, and I’ll be there for your Scarlet O’Hara entrance. I’m sure Stuart will make a dashing Rhett as well. I’ll come as Papa as long as I am not required to break my neck falling off a horse.
@@dougkelley2781 no neck breaking ever! Not even riding along the alley. I need to loose some serious weight that I accumulated after I quit smoking. Then it’ll be tuxedo or a lovely 18th century outfit for me. You better be there then 💖🥰💖
"We thought about it for quite a while.. and then what happened??? " I was holding my breath..... When Patrick said that he took out his French and made an offer, I just died! Thrilled that your offer was accepted! So happy for you both. The chateau is beautiful. You can always build a wall around your potager later... if you want to. But I'm sure there are many ofter projects that will need your attention first. Looking forward to seeing the treasures and skeletons in the attic! Kisses to you both.
Thank you, Maria! Yes, you are correct about the possibility of adding a garden wall later. There will be so many projects once we are there. ❤️
Hey there Maria. Yea it was a nail biter for us and we are so happy. We got the news the day we filmed. The signing was by power of attorney. And they had the documents so we were still quite in shock when we filmed. So happy now. Right you are. The veggie garden will get a fence until we are ready to build a wall! There are many doors we haven’t opened. Attics to explore. And then there are the many chests and trunks and whatever there is in the outbuildings. Skeletons or some old linens or outfits! Exciting. Next week Stuart will do a vlog looking at the farm house and other areas I think. And we will work full speed to have the realtor here next week to have a chat and list ASAP. 😳🤪😳. Huge hugs. 💕⚜️💕
Wow, wow, wow! The stairs, the flooring, the paneling, the tasteful and well done updates. This chateau is well-maintained. Blown away…very exciting! Grounds & out buildings are really nice! Well done…
Thank you very much, Wendy! The family had owned it for a long time and the main chateau was never abandoned, so it was still in great shape. Lots of potential for all of the outbuildings! 🥰
Hey there Wendy! I hope you are back to your 200%! Thank you so much, you are so very kind! I had to shut my mouth till this was signed..... I am soooo happy that we can now talk about it. You describe the interior in exactly the way we felt when we saw the chateau. It's large but livable. The small bedroom has original wallpaper..... That stays of course! We are tickled to death and I have to say, comments and support like yours is making a huge difference. You kept us going when it seemed like we'd be stuck here. Thank you! 🥰😘🥰
So happy for both of you and for the chateau! All old buildings need loving owners. It's lovely and what a list of wonderful features. So much to love. Congratulations and let the adventures begin!
Thank you! You are absolutely right, old buildings need more care and affection to stay shining gems. We were amazed by all the details and original features that the chateau retained. It was fortunate that the family very carefully renovated and modernized the interior and never overreaching and destroying the character. It’s going to be a great adventure. Thank you for joining us! 🥂🍾🥂
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I am so looking forward to your future vlogs! 😀 You obviously have more experience in doing renovations and more knowledge in period style and design than all of the others. Looking forward to following the rest of your journey. 😍🥂
So wonderful of you to say. Thank you so much! ❤️
Thank you Philipp. What high praise indeed. Thank you so much. We will strive to stay true to each room and it’s history. We have already done a lot of research and we are excited 🤩⚜️🤩
OMG!! YOU BOUGHT IT! I’m so excited! Blown away! Yippee!
Hi Paula. We were almost shocked that after 3 years of searches, the family picked us to be the next custodians. That grand old lady whispered to us on some inaudible frequency. It felt just like home. Love love love your reactions. 😘😘😘
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Oh wow! I am so excited for you!! This will keep you busy for a long time. This is the one! Congratulations gentlemen!
Thank you so much! 💕
Thank you for your kind comment Julia. I feel that deep happiness every time I see the photos. We are very curious what you are looking for! Ok…… I am nosy! Hugs. 🍾💕🥂
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 somewhere warm, my list is long and complicated, somewhere for a potager and fruit trees, something that is or has potential for commercial venture for example gites, retreats for art, music or yoga/wellness or even boot camp. Organic gardening, cooking, weddings, air BnB. Being social and as self sufficient as possible is important. Near amenities but private, as I said the list goes on! Warm and comfortable weather most of the year is a priority.
@@juliamcgrath3364 ok, I am going to say it, your priorities are along our lines and I think you have the right idea. Not because we have similar priorities but because that is what we/ society will ask for. Stick to your goals and do not let anyone tell you to go into a different direction! With finances being tight, many of us, including the two of us, it might take a few years. But we’ll get there and we cannot wait to meet you. 🥰⚜️🥰
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 thank you so much for the encouragement! I won’t give up. I look forward to swapping stories over a nice wine and some delicious food. In the meantime I’ll be watching your wonderful vlogs and learning as much as I can . 🌻☺️😘🌼
SO pleased for you both, you've made a big and wonderful decision, I was quite surprised at the end when you said that this is the one. Can't wait to see what you do with your beautiful chateau... welcome to France!
Oh, thank you so much. This chateau welcomed us. As one viewer said a few months ago, the right chateau/home will whisper to you. This one did! We went there one night to see how that feels. Just out in the grounds, all quiet, stars and all was well! Thank you again, we are thrilled. 😘
What is not to love in this chateau? A true gem.
Thank you! We feel the same way. 💕🌹💕
How wonderful. Cannot wait to see you in the chateau with your belongings.
Thank you, Barb! 😀
Hello Barb. That will be a sight I think. We were talking about that pretty buffet. Kitchen or dining room? Too funny and a lot of fun to just plan and eventually, we’ll do whatever we feel like and one can always switch things up. Love your comment, thank you so much. Hugs. 💕🥂💕
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 Thank you for replying. Good luck in selling your present home. I retired as a real estate appraiser two years ago, due to health reasons. If I can be of any help with any suggestions, would be glad to do so. the typical buyer knows when they walk in the door if they want the home or not, so first impressions are everything. The interest rates are slowly creeping up, ao the sooner you can get it on the market, the better.
@@barbnemitz6923 thank you so very much, you are so kind Barb. We will address the situation tomorrow in our vlog. Our house is only listed at the private agent network and we already have viewings scheduled. The house is almost there. Just plain cosmetic a few trips to the local worms shelter store, habitat for humanity and our storage and a lick of paint on some trim…. What I am interested in is that there are no photos yet online and this house is not cheap and there is a lot of interest and scheduled viewings. Is that a good sign? Sorry, I’m usually not this stupid. 🥰. And thank you so much for your offer. Now, I hope you are doing well. 🌹👍🏻🌹
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 A lot of scheduled viewings is a very good sign. Realtors do not waste their time with people who cannot afford, or, are not serious buyers. Good Luck! I am doing well, and am so enjoying watching the two of you. You are right about that dining room cupboard, definitely meant to be in a kitchen. I love the furniture you purchased One thing I have noticed about European homes, is they are not so matchy, matchy and worn out fabric just adds to the character of an antique.
What a joy stumbling onto this episode, Danke! Now I need to clear my calendar and watch all of your earlier episodes. Le meilleur pour vous pendant votre voyage.
I love the architectural terminology: Versace bra :)))). A charming image!
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🤣. Not one of my better moments……. 🤣😂🤣. When I saw that Stuart left that in the video I had to laugh. I never get to watch the episodes before the premiere, so i watch exactly what everyone else watches. 😉🌹😉
Congrats on finding your chateau. As you speak about plans for May, I gather you've fully completed the purchase process. I know there's often a period of 2 to 4 months for checking registers and finalizing the contract. Will be so interesting to see how you will work on the layout of the chateau. Think the size of the chateau is not so big that it's uncomfortable to use (and maintain) for your private living quarters, while at the same time there's plenty potential for business with the outbuildings. Good luck!
Thank you! ❤️
Thank you Marlene. The process in France with all the certifications for asbestos, lead, landfill (although all important) and the checking registers and the community was astoundingly slow. That was over 4 months…… We have some ideas about our private and B&B wings. Left wing two luxurious suites. One with its own staircase the other accessible through the grand staircase. On the right side 3 smaller bedrooms each with an en site as well. Plus we want to connect the chateau’ s right side with the large building on the right of the courtyard. Utilize that space for living quarters for people who want to work at the chateau and the dogs, storage etc. Maybe a catering kitchen. Good lord……. So many amazing possibilities. We enjoyed the feeling that this chateau gave us. Almost like a friendly embrace. Not monumental but still grand and elegant. Good point with business opportunities with the outbuildings. Love your comment. Thank you so much. 💕👍🏻💕
Your chateaux is beautiful.
Omg love the floors! China cabinet! Kitchen excellent everything is beautiful. And the extra buildings wow!❤️🌟👍
Thank you, Martha! 💕
@@JourneytotheChateau Congratulations on your purchase 🌟❤️🥂
Hey Martha. So glad you like the interior like we do. The outbuildings will be a big adventure to restore and repurpose. What to make out of al those stables? So many options. Your comment is just great. 💖💕💖
Patrick & Stuart, I gotta admit that I'm a little in love with this chateau❣️ Are all the checker board floors savable?
Yes they are! Those floors will stay right where they are. 🥰
I love that you love it too! 😍🥰😍 All the floors are actually in perfect condition. How lucky are we. Besides the attic spaces. We have to see there but the terra cotta tiles are usually reusable.
@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 I love terra cotta tiles & watching them be laid. It's not unusual to find them in good quantities in French barns. I know of 3 KZheadrs that have found them & used them or plan to for future projects.
@@susanfabian1521 That is so true. We have them on the first floor and under the roof so excited! Today it feels more real if that makes any sense....... 😗☺
@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 You're moving to France!! 🥳 It's happening 💥
We are looking forward to the rest of your journey! You have shown us your amazing talents with renovation and design in your previous vlogs, so we know you will do a fantastic job! ❤❤❤❤
What a wonderful comment. Thank you so much, Annabell! ❤️
Hello Annabel. Love your sweet comment. Thank you for your trust in our abilities. We hope we will meet your expectations. Hugs. 🥰🌹🥰
I knew it!!! At the very beginning when I saw it, I just knew this was the one. Congratulations is in order!!!!!
Omg this is so exciting!! I love your chateau, this is going to be so much fun. I am really happy for you, what an adventure. Congratulations!!
Thank you so much, Luminya!! ❤️
Happy Sunday Luminya. So glad you love that old lady as much as we did. It is a huge adventure and we cannot wait to get started in France. Thank you. 😘🥰😘
Over the moon for you both...your tour and descriptions were a dream...you are by far in my opinion the best Chateau Vlog on youtube even before you even found this one.....I cannot wait to come on the journey with you and watch how you breath new life into your new baby....mazeltov mazeltov!!!
A sheynem dank dear Gloria. What a huge compliment. You made us blush and quite speechless. I cannot thank you enough. That means truly so much. So many wonderful comments and encouragement. How divine! We have been doing some deep dive research on paint colors, fabrics, wallpaper, furniture and what is historically accurate for the Berry Dutchy of the 16th to 18th century. There is even a specific donkey breed that almost went extinct, the tall dark de Berry. How amazing. And black chicken from this area. We are thrilled and excited and sometimes a bit scared of course. We are truly blessed to have wonderful people like you on this journey with us. 🥂🍾🥂
Wow! Congratulations! I love it! 💕💕💕
Thank you, Camille! 🥰
Thank you so much Camille. So happy you like our new home and adventure. Glad you are on the journey with us. 💖🍾💖
Yeah, so glad I got to see the 1st vlog about your chateau. I'm still catching up 😀😘
Such a beautiful gem of a chateau.
Congratulations! May the coming weeks be filled with joy and magic!
Thank you very much Patty. Very much appreciated. Packing, our house is on the market and we are basically ready to tackle his grand old lady. 🌹🥂🌹
How exciting! 🤩🤩🤩 Congratulations and cheers on finding your perfect chateau! 🍷So many possibilities with all of the outbuildings! 💕
Yes, we think so too! Thank you! ❤️
Hi there Luke. Thank you very much. We love the possibilities and the chateau felt like home. Great comment. 🤩🥰🤩
Second time watching this never gets old still exciting!
OMG! Congrats on your chateau! 🥂 This definitely wold have been my choice of all the ones that you toured. 🍾😍
Thank you Philipp!! 😊
Thank you so much. I’m responding to you in the wrong order. 😳. The chateau with the moat was a close second but none of the outbuildings belonged to it anymore. This chateau really “spoke” to us. It is perfect for us. Really happy you agree with our choice. 🥂🍾🥂
Waaaw relatively quick for us, but I imagine too long for you guys until you found it ! Congratulations
Hey there Wim. It felt like forever, since we started before Covid and had that hiatus of almost 2 years. Thanks for sticking with us! And your comments are always very much appreciated! Be safe 😍
@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 You too ! Happy to be able to follow your journey. In some years we will do the same btw ;-)
@@wimvanmoerbeke That is fantastic! We will hopefully watch your vlog! We learned a lot from watching the vlogs of other chateau owners and seeing the different issues and styles, we finally came to the the conclusions that led us to our chateau. It is so exciting. Follow that dream!!! 🥰
We’ve had old buildings done them up all our lives and now we live in A New House 🏠We Are To Old Now thank you for sharing your blog enjoyed it very much💕
Love the sinks in the bathrooms. You are very lucky if all that furniture came with the chateau.
As soon as I saw the staircase I knew this was the one! Congratulations! Can't wait to see how you decorate it!
Thank you! We love that staircase! 💕
Thank you so much Phyllis! It is so funny, the staircase got me hooked right away. Love that you got that! We have a whole bunch of ideas. We hope we do her justice. 🌹⚜️🌹
Fantastic chateau, we had a lovely time with you guys at le Fleur! Keep those vlogs comming! xx
Thank you, Philipp and Anna! ❤️ We loved our stay at Le Fleur, and we appreciate the feedback you gave us on this chateau and on our channel. We are looking forward to finally getting there and sharing vlogs with us working on the chateau. All our best to your whole family! ❤️xx
Thank you so much guys. We have been enjoying all your progress and love the way your kitchen at Le Fleur is shaping up. We truly enjoyed your chateau and your generosity with your time. Thank you for that. Hopefully we’ll find a time to visit. XX
Gorgeous property and chateau. ♥️🇫🇷🏰
When there are smaller rooms which are accessed through a bedroom, they are ideal to create a bathroom (if plumbing pipes can be connected to other existing pipes). A smaller room can become a study or a location for antique wardrobes or custom made shelving and cupboards. A small library or lounge attached to a bedroom too. Guests may also need a private lounge area or an extra bedroom. It is always good to have options with rooms when there are enough bedrooms to cover an owner's needs for private/family member spaces. Extra rooms could earn income while renovations have been completed in the outbuildings. Work is delayed in restoration by capital reduction due to unforeseen costs but when extra rooms earn income or an owner has another income from their skills and knowledge work can continue at a consistent pace. Work and progress in restoration, skills and knowledge sharing, filming events, travels and visits to friends and families are great content for vlogs. I am binge-watching the vlogs since your visit to LaLande, so my comments will probably be out of date or unseen.
Congratulations Patrick and Stuart! A beautiful Chateau with a lovely homely feel... I would love to peek inside the chapel..
Thank you very much Sydney. We adore it’s simplicity. I could kick myself that we didn’t take a photo in the chapel……. I promise, once we are back in France, we will post about the chapel! Happy weekend. 💖💕💖
You’re a great example to others.
Thank you so very much. You are so very kind. 🥰
Late to the party I'm afraid but am so excited and thrilled that you two have found your new home. And it is a home; not some over built, fort on steroids. This chateau near Bourges has a wonderful human scale to it: grand yet comfortable. Spacious, large rooms that are not cavernous but are welcoming, cozy maybe, certainly charming. The chateau has a feminine, almost light facade. Not at all heavy, dour and foreboding. And the symmetry of the front is magical. I can imagine some wonderful potted plants to compliment the front entrance against the gravel. And always, always over-sized pots. Great decision
Thank you, Ralph! Very accurate description and some wonderful ideas! ❤️
Hello there Ralph. Thank you so much for an amazing comment. The chateau feels like you have described it. It does have an almost feminine appearance in its simplicity. I have to tell you, when we went there for the viewing, we stood a few feet in front of the facade, looking up and Stuart said: this is much taller than it seems in the photos. 😂. It’s true. This is a home, manageable. We didn’t want a chateau that is fake or neo anything. Fort on steroids made me laugh out loud! 😍. We did want symmetry and we got it. And of course, you are spot on with the planters. Oversized. Either the Versailles planters or lovely Italian Impruneta terra cotta ones. Good grief I am so ready to get over there. Thank you again. Amazing comment. 😘⚜️😘
Awesome news 🏰 ...🍾 🍾🍾 Congratulations 💐 ✌️💐 ❣️❣️❣️
Thank you. Hope you like this one since you have seen some of the others we toured. Be well. 💕🍾🥂🍾💕
You've chosen a beautiful region. Bourges is beautiful, so is La Charité-sur-Loire... and you're not far from the wine regions of Sancerre and Pouilly-sur-Loire. Well done!
Thank you. We love Bourges and the wild Loire river region. There are quite a few wineries within 20 minutes distance from us as well (AOC Reuilly). I'll have to give it a try! But of course, Sancerre and Pouilly are wonderful wines. There is a fantastic cheese maker 7 minutes driving distance as well. We are thrilled and we can't thank you enough for your great comment. Please, if you have any other tops or recommendations, we'd love to hear them! 😊
Congrats! Can’t wait to come along on this journey.
Hi Bonnie. Thank you for being so kind! We are honored to have you on this journey with us! 🥰
I love that Chateau is absolutely FABULOUS the very best of luck in your new home 💜💜
Thank you! 😀
Thank you for your kind comment Dolores. Very uplifting. . 💖 and we are thankful for your ,ind wishes. 🥰😘🥰
Love this chateau. Hope whoever bought it takes good care keeping its charm and maintains it properly. Thank you so much for sharing beautiful chateau with us. Watching from PA, USA.
Thank you, Paula! 😀
Congratulations!! I can't wait to see what you two do to it!
Thank you, Maureen! 😀
Hi Maureen. Thank you. We are a bit impatient to get over to France and get started but we do have to see this house first! Thanks for watching! 🥰💕🥰
Wow! This chateau is gorgeous! The potential is endless! It has everything!
Congratulations Patrick and Stuart. I fell in love with this chateau along with you. I look forward to following your journey to make it beautiful again.
Good morning. Thank you so much. Glad you fell in love with this chateau as well. Grateful that you’ll be on the journey with us. 💖🥂💖
Wow! What a surprise! I’m so glad that I didn’t read the comments first! I got touched by the announcement and your happiness! I’m so happy for you and wish you all the best with this magnificent beauty. Looking forward to follow your journey 🇫🇷♥️
Thank you, Irene! 💕😊
Thank you very much Irene. What a wonderful comment. Sorry it takes me a while to respond due to the move next month. Hugs. 💕🥰💕
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 You don’t have to excuse anything ☺️ I know how hard it is to move! So Thank you so much for your lovely answer 🥰💕
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OMG OMG OMG I started crying when you finally said the chateau was yours !!!!!. Fantastic news . I was thinking all the way thru the photos that this was ticking lots of boxes for you and I also loved it. Can’t wait to see more . Many congratulations Patrick and Stuart :)
Dear Leigh. Thank you so much. Love your heartfelt reaction! We couldn’t believe it. The wait was brutal, especially since I’m not the most patient person. 😳. It really checks basically all the items we had on our list. Who knew! We are so blessed to have you on our journey. Hugs and kisses! 🥰🌹🥰
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 thank you . Yes you must have the patience of a saint as the saying goes . I can only imagine how hard it was not to say anything but well done that you didn’t . Your family will be so pleased to have you closer. Fingers crossed for a quick sale of your house . It’s just so lovely to see people’s dreams coming true . Xx
@@leighevans1394 yes please on the sale of our home. Next 3 days will be all work with us finish cosmetic projects. Like repainting some trim and getting more stuff into storage. You know it, I had a hard time keeping my mouth shut. 🤣. We are now able to really think about what we’ll do and colors, fabrics and all the options we have to redo the outbuildings. Big hug darling!
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 can’t wait to see vlogs “in person” . :)
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Angela, you overachiever! 😀
Love you! 🤣😂🤣
Wunderbar! Sehr gut! I cannot imagine transporting all your Lares & Penates across the pond!
Perfect you should be so happy. Then SO BUSY 😁😄. 🍾🍾.
🤣🥰🤣. Exactly right. We are really thrilled and once over there we will be so busy. Love it. Hugs. 🥂🍾🥂💖
Loved this one the most, so glad you bought it.
Thank you, Joy! 🥰
Hi there Joy. This one felt like a home to us. Even when we stopped by at night, it all felt good. So very happy you like it too!!!!! Now the real adventure begins for us and our dogs! Thank you!!!! 🥰
So exciting! So many adventures to come. Congratulations.🌺
Having lived on 3 continents, this is, as you said, a huge adventure. Thank you so much for your comment and support!!! 🥰😘🥰
oh, forgot to say, Congratulations on the purchase of the Chateau.
Thank you, Reid! 😀
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I’m so excited I can hardly stand it🥳🏰
Yaaay! 😀 We are so excited for you!! You found the perfect one! 🤩 Congratulations to you both!🍾
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All during the vid, my instincts told me this is the one for you. It ticked off all the boxes on the wishlist you told us about. It simply felt right. So happy for you. Keep us updated on the next chapter of this journey. And congratulations. 🍾
Hi there Rick! Thank you so much my friend. You had us figured out, I know. We are even getting an adorable chapel that we didn't ask for! It is really small, all white and grey wood interior. The altar is there as well. For guests and family who'd like a quiet place for contemplation or a wedding, how fun. It does feel right! Thank you for saying that. I have my moments now that I think: What have we done? We are on an amazing adventure and it is going to be fantastic. Hugs 🍾🥂🍾
Congratulations, Patrick and Stuart, you've found a beautiful château! Bienvenue à La Belle France, from the Maguires at Château de Beaulieu in Saumur.
I knew it. As soon as I saw it, I knew it was the One. Congratulations!
Thank you so much Penny. That’s too funny. Glad you knew it was our new home. ⚜️👍🏻⚜️
My husband thinks I’m crazy. ( I am) I started yelling at the TV, it has to be the one, look at that symmetry. Perfect opening shot of the Chateau.
@@pennytindel7097 that is too funny 😂. We must be related because I’d to that too. 🤣. Thank you so much. Love it. And my regards to your husband.
The bedroom 20 minutes into your video reminds me of a room at Stephanie's that she said had been a valet's bedroom.
That is funny, Susan. I think that Patrick and I both commented about that when we saw that little bedroom. 🥰
As stuart mentioned, we thought the same thing. That bedroom has the original wallpaper too. We want to leave that of course but make it more cozy! 🥰
What a stunning home.. I just love the en-filade lay out of these early chateau in that region.
Thank you Amanda. We love that too!
Thank you. Isn't that amazing. We are itching to get back over there and have all the doors open and then take a photo! And a video walking from one end to the other....... This chateau is elegant but so very livable. soooo many ideas. 🤫😚☺
Yes! Congratulations!🎊🍾 I'm looking forward to seeing more and more videos.
Thank you, Shawna! 😀
Thank you so much. We are excited and happy that you like our channel. 💕💖💕
Congratulations! Very happy for you guys.
Hello Blanca. Thank you very much for your lovely comment. Makes me smile. It does mean a lot. Thanks for being on the journey with us. 💕🥂💕
Herzliche Glückwünsche! I missed the beginning of the premiere but when I saw the château I knew that’s the one. I wish you both joy and happiness at your new home.
Hallo Natascha. Herzlichen Dank! We were immediately in love. That staircase....... Glad you knew! Such fun! VLG
Hallo Natascha….musst Dir schreiben, weil Du wie ich Nana genannt wirst. Patrick und Stuart haben so ein tolles Schloss gefunden! Freue mich auch schon auf die Videos! Vielleicht treffen wir bei einer der Premieren aufeinander. Liebe Grüße aus Düsseldorf.
I am so happy for you. Now you can create your own kingdom!
Hi Simon. Thank you very much!!!! We'll create a safe haven for people and donkeys (and our dogs of course). How is that for a kingdom idea? I love your comment. 🥰
When plumbing was first introduced,to show your wealth you had sinks in the bedroom so your guests /family could Freshen up before coming down for breakfast.
I love all the staircases & the wallpapers & the outbuildings!!!!!!
And the Allee of trees and the facade & the rooms & the space !!!!
So do we. We just loved everything about it. ❤️
@@JourneytotheChateau So excited for you two ! You could’ve knocked me over with a feather - swear !!!! I did NOT see that coming!!!! Such a fun video ! First time I was watching on my phone. 2nd time - watched on a 50” screen. That kitchen is my dream with the staircase & ceiling & size & fireplace!!!! When you get the potager going- you’ll be creating all sorts of wonderful seasonal dishes !!! So excited for you both. Honestly! Enjoy in good health !
@@JourneytotheChateau When y’all get out in the French country- keep that yummy antiquity & freshen it up ! You two are used to rebuilding ruins… this time - be selective about the ruin fixing ! Those staircases - ALL OF THEM - are STUNNINGLY fabulous!!!! I can’t wait to see “ the cave” for your wine collection. Amazing outbuildings. It comes with a caretakers house ! Crazy!!!! I am in LOVE with the Château.
Those outbuildings are amazing. Lots of work to get them done for animals or people but hey, that's what the journey is all about! And we do love the challenge! Not sure how I sound with sore muscles..... 🤣 We are really happy. Thank you so much!
Hurray! I could not wait to tell you how much I was in love with that chateau. This is a fantastic property. The chateau is so cute, there are so much history, plenty of original features, light with dual aspect windows, character and potential. It does need work but lots of it is just decorative which you will enjoy doing. Besides lots of it like outbuildings can be tackled when you run your business. Small steps. Congratulations guys! You've achieved your goal! I am so happy for you. Good luck and God speed with selling your house and crossing the pond.
Hello Ludmila! It's wonderful that you love the chateau too! Love your comment and right you are, we will restore one outbuilding at a time and the interior (besides the bathrooms) need mostly just decorative work. Replacing the windows is going to be a big undertaking. It'll be my third complete window exchange, so no surprise of what is involved there 😂 Thank you for your wishes. we hope very much that we can sell our current house fast and for a good price. We'll need all the capital we can get for the renovations. We hope we can move forward very soon!. Hugs 🥰🥰🥰
Bravo! You will love it living in France. I made the journey from the US 9 years ago and have never looked back.
Hi there Bruce. We are very much looking forward starting our life in France. Friendly people, weather that I don’t want to even think about (snow outside) and the food……. Thank you so much for watching and your comment. Hugs. 👍🏻💖👍🏻
I am soooo happy for you both!!! Congratulations, it is a beautiful chateau, and I am so looking forward to you making it even more beautiful!!
Boys l am delighted for you both , congratulations. All the luck in world aswel as health ,happiness and love on your new journey . Totally worth the wait ,love it XXX
Thank you for your lovely and kind comment Katrina. I agree, all the wait and some frustrations were worth the wait. Hugs and again I smiled……. You know why! 😘🥰😘
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Congratulations guys!! What a beautiful chateau. Looking forward to seeing all your improvements and decorating. Cheers 🥂
Thank you, Sharlene! 😀
Dear Sharlene thank you very much. We are excited and cannot wait to start. Thanks for watching. 🍾🥂🍾
As I watched and you didn't seem excited, I thought, if they don't buy it, I will!!! Wow! So glad you pulled the trigger! It's absolutely beautiful! Hold onto your hats when you get the roofing estimates!
Thank you, Janet! 😀
Hey Janet. We tried to be neutral as with every other chateau. 😳. We are happy. We will need tissues for the roof estimates. But they can be done over a few years. We will try to do as much ourselves as we have for the last renovations. 🥂🍾🥂
Looking forward to future episodes in your new chateau
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Thank you very much. We are hoping our journey to restore that chateau will be entertaining and a bit educational too. 🍾⚜️🍾
I'm so very happy for you, Patrick and Stuart. What an adventure and what a beautiful home you have now in France. My sister and brother-in-law have lived in the very rural area of Thouarsais in Pays De La Loire for many years and absolutely love it. They started out renovating a barn into a beautiful home, went on from there to a most gorgeous farmhouse which needed renovation in which they live and they now have another property which they renovated and now rent out. You are going to have such a wonderful time.
Thank you so much Felicity. We are glad you like the new home. The location in a very small community with only 256 people but only 25 min drive from Bourges seemed just perfect. What your sister and brother-in-law did sounds great. Love it. Now the pressure is on. Getting this house ready, packing, finding a safe way to get our dogs over and then the real fun begins. We’ll do some community surveys I’m sure to get input. Your comment is so very much appreciated. Hugs 🥰⚜️🥰
oh my gosh..I love this chateau except for the pig head in the entrance! The floors are stunning and the staircase is beautiful! I would be happy that they are not clearing out the attics! All sorts of goodies that belong to the chateau's history could be there! I am so excited to see your journey and the trunks! I would get some seeds ready for your cousin to plant!
Thanks so much! 😊 I agree, Pam. I am not a fan of taxidermy.
@@JourneytotheChateau The taxidermy could go into one of those spare trunks for future owners to find! you could have your own "narnia" of trunks in the attic like Stephanie and all of her cabinets !
Thank you for the tour of the chateau. Very beautiful not much work to do. Yes a lot of out buildings but, you will find use for them. there's a lot of history. The dogs have a large running yard. Looking forward to the next vlog.
Dear Patrick and Stuart, congratulations on your beautiful Chateau! I love everything about it! Can't wait to see all the Irish Terriers wandering around their new property. It's perfect for them, too. I am so pleased for you that the former owners allowed some of the pieces to stay with you. They belong to the history of your new home and it just adds to the charm of the whole thing! I'm sure the ideas are just flying through your minds and I so look forward to seeing your journey continue. Oh, and I sent a few links to some KZhead videos that you might enjoy and that also may spark some more creativity. I sent it with PM. Take care until next time!
Thank you dear Eva. We are very excited and it’s a daunting task to sell the house, pick and get our dogs over there. If you have any ideas for the dogs to get over there, please let us know. 🥰. We are keeping quite a bit of furniture. Including the kitchen and dining tables. We are full of ideas and plans. Thank you for the links. I’ll check them out. Hope all is well with you two and your babies. Huge hug. 😘
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 yes, check with your airlines to see what they require to fly in cargo. Also check with the country of France to see what health requirements they have. Also you will have to work with your veterinarian and the state agriculture department to get the health certificate that is approved by France. It basically has to prove up to date vaccinations and a certain level of proof that they are rabies free. If the dogs are flying on the same flight with you it is much less expensive. You can watch your dogs being loaded on the flight and also ask the flight attendant to please double check for you before take off. I have had good success with this process. My Aussies are small enough to fly in cabin under the seat and they take it all in stride. Keep me posted on what you find out. ☺️
I am so So very delighted for you. Truly delighted !!! Xx
Thank you, you are so very king! We very much appreciate your comment!!!!! 🥰
It Really is beautiful but I see a lot of work for you to do mind you the Attic looked in very good condition but I could imagine it once you 're decorate lovely floors lovely fire places it do feel cosy and of course you have those lovely tree.s
Thank you, Patricia!
Hey there Patricia. Glad you like our chateau. There is a lot of work, mostly bathroom remodels and repair of plaster. New electrical in 5he right side needs to be installed as well. Now the outbuildings are a completely different story. That’s where the big work is. Thank you so much for your comment! 🥰💕🥰
Ta Da!!!!! All the time and patience has paid off for sure 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍🥂
Thank you Diana. I appreciate your kindness since patience is not my middle name. 😂. We are excited to get started. ⚜️🥰⚜️
Hazzah! 😂 it’s a beautiful property.
Yeah, finally !!!
Hi Brenda! That is exactly how we feel.... Finally!!!! I feel like I can breathe again. 😂 Thank you so much
Cheers! What a great choice. All those outbuildings, struth. I'm thinking, art shows, music events, historic days, whatever you fancy and still have enough for your actual needs. Just my thoughts, take no notice. Congratulations.
Hi Shirley. Love your ideas. I was thinking we should involve the mayor and maybe have a Brocante/antique weekend. But music events are fabulous and historic days….. love it. Please don’t hesitate to give us input!!! Thank you so much. 🥰⚜️🥰
CONGRATULATIONS! The hunt for the chateau may be over, but the hunt for all the furniture and accoutrements has begun. It will be the adventure of your lifetime!
Thank you, Paula! Just getting moved over to France will be an adventure. 🙏
Thank you so much and yes, now, once in France, we can hunt for fabrics, wallpaper, furniture an decorations can begin. How wonderful! It is a huge adventure and we are almost ready. 😘
Hello Stuart and Patrick, I have so much to comment, firstly I did not know you have no chateau, you are going to buy, I thought they are crazy, no wonder Patrick was so stressed. Now, I think it would be in order to say "congratulations" the more I saw the more I saw you inside this place. It is going to be wonderful. At least it is liveable inside, and that is most important, even if there were just a bathroom and 2 bedrooms with a kitchen, now you have it all. This is going to be another wonderful journey and I truly wish you all the very very best. You are going to make that a splendid place to live in and work from. The dogs are going to have great grounds to explore, can you imagine when they get there, they will be into every nook and granny. It is very exciting. I think you got what you wanted, and the price must be right, you did not mention it, and quite right it is none of our business. Later on you could rent out some of the buildings to local French people, housing is always in demand, but you can cover that area when you get to it. Well done, I will share with my husband and son and I would like to toast to your achievement. You can always build a potager!! The more people offer assistance, the better for you. Kind regards and many blessings.
I have to confess, you got me spot on! I was stressed and cannot tell you how relieved we both are. Thank you so very much for your kind comment! The chateau has always been lived in by a family that took care of this old lady. We will restore it in our taste (historically accurate, besides the bathrooms….. those we like up to date). Once we have the dogs healthy at the chateau, I will let go of my anxiety. We love them and they are dependent on us, so we have to make sure they are safe. Our breed comes form Irish farms to hunt vermin. How perfect is this for them. Full time jobs for them! 😍. The price is good for us. We can afford it and have some money for renovations. With a moderate income from B&B and the vacation homes, we will be all good. Or renting to locals, also a great thought. Thank you. Thank you for your kindness and your wonderful comment. Hugs from us and all the nest to your family 🥰😘🥰
I'm so excited for you! The whole time I was watching I was saying yes, this is the one, please let them say it's the one! I look forward to seeing your new adventure! Congratulations! 🥂
Thank you so much, Sherry!! ❤️
Congratulations!!! It is LOVELY! ❤️❤️❤️
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WooHoo!!
Hi there Kimberley. 🍾🥂🍾🤩🥳🤩. We are really happy. Thank you.
Morning Patrick & Stuart, I had to watch this video for a second time, I am mystified, this chateau is absolutely stunning and it would be more so once you move in. I can imagine how your mind must be turning over. The good thing is, as you start living there you will get the feel for the place and your characters will invade. I am sure we are in for a great treat. Perhaps you can start off with chickens, and rabbits, remember there is a market out there that will take all you can supply at a good going price, it is "food". With reference to the dogs, all Terriers are wonderful intelligent dogs, we had an Airedale, George was a super intelligent dog and a wonderful guard dog as well, he had a grand Pedigree bred from good stock which is very important actually. I think you found a diamond in the rough, now it's all for cutting and shaping and polishing up. I really wish you the very best, may you go from strength to strength. You will get to sell your present home quickly!
Some great advice. Thank you so much and also for the good wishes! ❤️
Thank you so much. We have tons of ideas. The great thing is, that the chateau is completely livable. Heat, hot water a complete kitchen and bathrooms. Chickens are a must. A large kitchen garden as well. Love the Airedales. We bred some lovely champions and yes, it’s a passion. We agree. We have a lovely chateau that with love, care and elbow grease will be a gorgeous old lady again. Your words in gods ear and this house sells fast so we can move soon. Hugs. 🍾👍🏻🍾
This is fantastic! Wow! Congratulations! And thank you for taking us along for the adventure! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊
Hi Lauren. That is so kind of you! We couldn’t be happier. We have to thank you for watching and comments alway boost morale and it made such a difference during the past 4 months. Glad we have you with us on our journey. 🥰⚜️🥰