Bonjour à tous, this week at the Château.
Ash saves one of the old outbuildings that Tracy had uncovered in a previous episode, and repurposes it for a space to refurbish all the old château radiators in.
Plus, a pair of friends that are stone masons call over to remove the broken marble fireplace in the dining room and take it away to restore it to its former glory.
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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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Ash, for never having spray painted, is a fast learner. He does not wave the spray and keeps the same distance and speed of coverage. I have seen others fan it back and forth, but he is doing the right way
Really like how the four of you sit down at the end and discuss the weeks accomplishments. What a team effort. Love this channel!
My thoughts exact.
Thank you so much ❤️🥰❤️
I so hear Patrick talking under his breath. 😂❤️He is such a cutie. I love watching y’all’s videos. Wish I was there to help y’all.
You are making so much progress! The chair that was gifted to Stephanie Jarvis is absolutely beautiful!
Thank you very much, yes she absolutely loved it 🥰
Indeed and what a thoughful gift!
Thanks for the vlogs, you’re all doing such an amazing job. And I totally agree with other comments the Peacock Chair was stunning! Well done!
So nice to see you with Stephanie.
The chair was beautiful, what a thoughtful gift. You really are such a warm family. Loving the progress on the chateau, you’re making amazing progress x
Great to see you putting the roof back on part of the old piggery, although Ash, the screws holding the laserlite on should be put through the high part of the corrugation, not in the valley. The screws should have a small rubber washer to seal against moisture but it's not designed to seal in the valley. That said, it may be different in France than here in Australia, but we do have a lot of corrugated tin and laserlite around the place. :-) Keep up the good work all of you.
Rob, We use the same here in the US.
Thank you very much 👍🥰
What a wonderful family you are. A great team. Looking forward to seeing your winter prep work.
The care that Brian and Lauren took in taken the mantel out, little black and white dog patiently waiting for the job to be done. Spray booth is awesome. Terry bit speechless with how Devine the chair you did for Steph is, feels like you gave us a small window of how talented you are. Take care gang✌️
To see you all by the fire proud of each other after a week of hard work gives a feel of a real family - so heart-warming...
Thank you very much 🥰❤️
You all are becoming my favorite chateau renovation channel. I can't wait to see the marble fireplace restored and put back. This was a great post, again.
Thank you so so much 🙏🥰🥰
What you’ve achieved so far is incredible and the chair you repaired and upholstered for Chateau Lalande is amazing
Thank you so much 🥰
The drone shots are amazing! Seeing the full roof, the chimneys, the 3 dormer windows all repaired and painted at the back of the chateau and all of the grounds, it all looks amazing....you have done so much. Well done!!
Thank you so much 🥰🥰
I absolutely adore the circular stone stairs.
So glad I found your channel, just love you all so down to earth you all are and hard working seeing you all pulling together is wonderful 👏
Thank you so much for joining us, glad you are enjoying the videos 🥰
You lot are absolutely storming with all the different projects! Are the stonemasons going to do a video on how they repair your mantlepiece? Because that would be interesting.
Very handly little spray booth! Glad you're not painting those rads red though, as it already reminds me a bit of Dexter's kill room...
Thank you very much, yes not staying red 😂🥰
I’m always amazed how much progress you make every week.
It’s good to see you looking ahead yet again. After the spraying for the chateau is completed putting the space to good use as a greenhouse is brilliant. I see also that there is adjacent space available for the larger facility that will be needed in order to provide herbs and vegetables for the chateau all year round. Though this isn’t expressed I think this is an example again of finding modern uses for not only the chateau building itself but also outbuildings that are practical and in keeping with the spirit of the place. I think this is a smart way to preserve historic properties both in the present and in future years to come. How fortunate you are to make friends with artisans that can help with the restoration. I am glad that the dining room mantle will be reconstructed rather than discarded.
The chair you renovated for Stephanie was beautiful. Loved the material and the gorgeous logo on the back.
Ash, it might be a good idea to rest a cardboard box over the compressor to protect it from overspray build-up over time
We appreciated the team work, and family togetherness. Thank goodness for loving friends.
Thank you very much 😊
Terry, the chair you restored for Stephanie J is stunning, you are very talented. I can't wait to see how you decorate the chateau.
A green house ❤
Never mind the château, I'd happily move into the cottage.
Summer just flew by - but you're right about your progress - amazing accomplishments. It will be wonderful to see fires keeping you warm. You all are terrific folks and love to watch your project.
Thank you so much 🥰
You should put a gutter under that plastic roof with a connection to several rain barrels for your future green house.
Love the inclusion of James. The fireplace will be beautiful!
Thank you very much 🥰
You can almost see the Chateau breathing, you have done an amazing job.
I really thought Ash was going to hinge that last clear panel at the top so it could be opened for ventilation in future when it becomes a Greenhouse. You might want to think about that in future when you convert it.
You never cease to amaze me on how talented and industryus you all are and the absolute passion you all have for the chateau waiting in anticipation 😀 for the next vogue.
Don't know you guy's; but got so proud of Ash when he finished a fantastic roof.. BROVO Ash! I was on tender hooks watching your friends taking the fireplace apart.. Excellent job.. In regards to the Forest, Stephanie Jarvis at chateau lalaind has a an English man who is a tree sergent and he's been thining out the tree's.. and making the Forest healthy.. Just a sugar.. LOVE you guy's! ❤
Hello John, thank you so much. Yes we are slowly working our way through the trees 🥰 Kind regards Terry
My hat off to all of you ! 🎩 what an AMAZING job you're doing at the chateau. 💕
Really enjoying your channel! Great dynamic between you all, no drama, and you seem more realistic than some channels. I like how you are willing to show professionals helping you, as I think that when some of these properties are very dilapidated, some real experienced artisans/engineers are needed, esp for structural issues. You all seem to really want to do this the right way, and to have the ability to discern when you need help. Congrats on the nice fireside area for your talk!
Wow so much progress. That greenhouse looks wonderful . So excited to see everything you are doing there. It’s beautiful
Aren't humans funny. I imagine there are a lot of people who would wonder why so much care needs to be taken with a bunch of broken rock but that fireplace surround restoration is SO EXCITING to most of us watching your channel! I love the idea that you are restoring it rather than replacing!! Sad that it broke for sure but how fantastic that you are going to the lengths to keep it 🥰
Once again a very interesting and varied vlog. Not sure about the music a bit grating. Also nice to see you visiting Stephanie with the amazing chair you restored and presented to her. You were able to see what shambles they had with all the radiators leaking and everybody chasing around with bowls and buckets. Not all glamorous. Thank you, keep safe.
¡ Hola from Honduras! Wonderful progress on your projects! So generous of you to gift the beautiful chair to Stephanie Jarvis after all the restoration work you did on it! Good luck!
Hi everyone, I sat down and watched all of your vlogs today as I've been home sick and could do nothing else. Great what you have achieved in just over a year and congrats. I only have a couple of things for you, but they will make a difference going forward. 1. Get all the ivy, blackberry or any other creeper of any kind off your stone surfaces, it has to go. This is because it damages any pointing to the effect it can cause stonework to become unstable putting the structure at risk of collapse. 2. Creeper, ivy etc pulls moisture into a structure and with that comes damp and rot 3. Hire an arbourist to check every tree and GPS them on a map of the property he will be able to tell you everything you need to know and tag the ones that need to become firewood. I worked on 2 ribbons red went green stayed. I did notice you have quiet a few dead ones in your fly overs from the drone footage. 4. Your pollarded trees are coming along beautifully, however every😊💁♀️🥂 new piece if growth must come from the top and never from the bottom. Get your snips out and remove everything at the base of the trunk. I recommend you do this straight away. Thank you for a wonderful day watching life in France. For the moment I am stuck in Melbourne waiting to return to my home in Brittany. Kindest regards Kim
As always, love the multi-generational dedication to this restoration. A pleasure to see Terry's visit to Chateau de Lalande/"Chateau Diaries". Beautiful gift chair for Stephanie. She was thrilled. With those restoration and upholstery skills, I'm imagining all the amazing furniture you will have in your own Chateau. This Californian says 'erbs.
Good to see more and more of the place uncovered and restored, it's all looking great.
Thank you very much 🥰
Absolutely loving it, I can’t wait to see the radiators colour & the fire place when it’s been repaired, well done all of you xx
Thank you very much, yes we will show the colour very soon 🥰
Love all of your videos. I really love the white chimneys and Dormer windows. I also love how Jonothon helps and gets to experience so many little jobs. You all work so hard, yet Tracy amazes me with what she gets through. Thank you for all you share.
Thank you so much ☺️
Hi everyone, what a great job you are all doing! Was so nice to see Ash having Jonathan help him out. Terry that was such a beautiful chair you gifted to Stephanie, what a kind generous thing to do! You are all such an amazing family, love at the end of the video when you are all together chatting, it's just beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing, look forward to Wednesday's video. Take really good care of yourselves, stay safe! Much love Kathy x
Really enjoyed the vlog, it’s lovely to have 2 per week now. Terry what a fabulous gift to Stephanie, of Chateau LaLande, your skills will come in so handy in Chateau LaLacelle 🙏🏻
Great job Ashe on the roof repair , & the radiator looked absolutely professionally done . Starting your young apprentice handling tools early will stand him in good stead eventually , plus we like seeing him now and then. Things are ramping up and getting exciting , can hardly wait till Wednesday . Allons-y !
Thank you very much 🥰 will see you Wednesday ❤️
Terry, Your gift to Stephanie was soo kind and gorgeous! I'm looking forward to seeing the furniture you repair and reupholster for your own chateau!
Where is the gift shown on the video❓
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I enjoy these little family chats at the end of the day, I feel like I am part of them. It is all so cosy being around the fire.
Thank you very much. Yes we want you all to be part of what we are doing ❤️🥰
One of the best channels I've come across. Love the work ethic and great progress you are making. If I can pass on a piece of advice from my own experience renovating an old property, as I've learned the hard way, the one rule to follow is to never ever use Cement in repairing a Lime Wall. The Cement is far harder than the Lime and will end up causing cracks which in turn not only weaken the wall, but also allow moisture to enter which further damages the structure. Lime is naturally breathable - Cement is not. Where a Lime wall will wick up moisture in cooler wetter months and dry out during warmer drier periods, if you put cement on then the moisture becomes trapped behind the cement - unless you remove the cement the wall doesn't dry out and you end up with dampness throughout. The same is true of Gypsum Plaster. If you ever plaster a Lime wall with gypsum then you destroy the ability of the wall to breath. Both gypsum plaster and cement are non breathable and will cause long term issues. If you don't want to end up doing the job twice then stay away from using Cement or Gypsum anywhere. You can make a large batch of hot Lime and keep onsite for both render and plaster applications. As long as the hot lime is kept submerged in water and doesn't come into contact with air then it can keep indefinitely ready for use - also the longer you wait to use it the better it is as it matures. If you would like to learn more about the damage Cement and Gypsum Plaster do to old Lime Constructed buildings then I can suggest watching any of the numerous videos on Peter Wards channel on KZhead. Most damp issues in old building are caused by using cement and Gypsum plaster - once removed the building dries out.
Thank you so much for the advice, the roof is just a temporary fix for the next couple of year then we will re do it in glass and with your advice 🙏🥰
Fascinating
Love seeing Jonathan learning new skills.
Love how the whole family gets together at the end of every video and just talk to "us". This is one of my favorite "chateau" vlogs. I've been watching since the very beginning and am so excited with every progress the whole family does to the chateau. Keep it up!
I total agree with you
Wow you four are power houses; the amount of work you have done week to week is amazing.. Ash I love seeing the outbuildings being saved and the amount of work Tracy did to even find them was fantastic. Thanks for sharing with us and I am your number one fan of which I am sure I am one of many
Looking forward to all your updates....always exciting!!
Loved the chair you gave to Stephanie. So much is getting done..good for you all
Guys I’m getting so excited for you, now that you are all together things are moving at a fantastic pace, you must be so pleased. Thanks again for allowing us to share in your adventure, better than watching tv. Yvonne x
Thank you very much ❤️🥰
It's great to see your progress, you certainly get on with projects. Thats what i like about your family and your journey. The fireplace will be lovely when it gets restored. All are all so inspiring. Lv to you all Caroline x
Thank you very much 🙏🥰
Your mum is much more talkative on camera now ❤
Terry the chair you created for Stephanie is fantastic!!!!! So very Lalande. You are a chair whisperer. Hopefully many, many more subscribers will subscribe to your channel.
Soooooo happy to see the progress you’re all making now that you’re all together. It’s all coming together beautifully. 🤛🏻💪🏼🙌🏼
Thank you very much 🥰
That chair you gave Stephanie Jarvis was so beautiful. I have to agree with Tracey, fall is my favourite time of year as well.
The spray shop is fabulous, what a great idea. I’ve just been to a concert that was raising money for a church’s heating renovations and I learnt that just one radiator costs £700 to replace , crazy price isn’t it?
Get some pre owned ones from a salvage yard…..!
@@pm1104 we have tried but can not find the size or style the same 😓
Thank you very much, yes it can get very expensive 🥰
Hey Terry......so thoughtful you restored that chair and gifted it to Stephanie. Very Beautiful. She put your channel link at the end of that video. Hope your happy to finally be in France with Ashley and your parents. :-)
There is no end to your abilities. I just love all of you! 👏👏👏
The chateau is coming on in leaps & bounds! It's making a huge difference that the whole family are pitching in👌 I absolutely loved the peacock chair Jonathan restored for Stephanie 👏 Take care 🥰
I’m in love with watching the BEAUTY of everything coming together ❤️
Hi from Denver! You are really making massive progress, and it is really interesting to see what you attack each week. The quality of your work shines through in your videos. I was amazed how big the upstairs in the cottage looks. The dining room paneling looks like it may clean up nice to go with your refurbished mantle and fireplace. It may seem mundane, but your roof, fireplaces, and dormers look awesome! Love how your drone shows it. Keep up the wonderful work!
❤️🏰 Thank you for the vlog; Terry, Ash, Patrick, Panda and Tracy, Tony, Jonathan, Louie, Sasha ❤️
I was delighted to see you on Chateau Diaries with Stephanie Jarvis ! I can't wait till you're a part of the chateau network Congrats !
Thank you very much, it was lovely to finally meet her 🥰
I am always bowled over by what a lovely family you all are and how much you all care for that chateau. You are doing a magnificent job restoring every corner. I am just catching up on your videos after being away from my computer for five weeks (walking the Camino de Santiago). Thank you for sharing your journey.
Wow. You are all truly amazing. I know that you will have a cozy Christmas whether it is in the “family room” in the barn, the cottage or the chateau. Take the time so you’re happy with results vs event driven choices.
I came here because of Stephanie Jarvis, I subscribe because of Patrick, dachshund owners unite.
Great to see the progress and the greenhouse/workshop area is excellent for the upcoming weather and use of sunlight to see well while inside. Look forward to seeing cottage update on Wednesday. All the best to you.
Terry, how nice of you to pay Stephanie a visit at Chateau de Lalande. What a thoughtful gift. You all really are a rare breed. It's great to see Jonathan helping Ash with the roof renovation project. It reaaly turned out nice. How clever to repurpose the space that way. Ash, you did such fine detail work. You're right to say that you'll get many years of use from it. How exciting to be able to restore the original mantle rather than have to find one that fits perfectly in its place. It's wonderful to hear your updated plans for the next few months. If you're able to maintain your current rate of progress, doon no one will recognize the place. That will be so amazing. Keep on cracking on!
Each step is a step closer to living in grandeur. Fun to see. Love the chair you gifted to Stephanie 😊
Thank you very much ❤️🥰
Would love to see them working on fixing the damaged marble fireplace and how they fix it. Good luck with the rest of your restoration work!
Wow! you all are just doing an amazing job with all the work!! It was so fun to see you bring that gorgeous chair over to Chateau de Lalande! What a beauty Terry!!! You are very talented! those rads will be perfect! Beautiful photography in this vlog!
What a charming family you are.
The radiators are looking great already! Love the 'greenhouse' too. xxx
Another fantastic video thanks you’re all doing an amazing job looking forward to Wednesday’s update 🥰
Love the team work and all the things you have achieved. So pleased for you and enjoy having your updates at the end of your vlogs. Have a good week 😊😊
I’m so excited to see the restored fireplace! And Terry, the chair you gave Stephanie was amazing. I hope you’ll take us through your process with furniture you upholster for Lalacelle!
Loved the chair you upholstered Terry, you are gifted.
This chateau is one of my absolute favourites! I cant wait to see it looking beautiful!! And I can't wait to see the cottage done!
I love these end of video chats, I’m starting to have a G and T ready!
Yes I also love the chair you gave to Stephanie. You are very clever. Annette
Well done all, keep up the good work. I can’t wait for the next one🥂
Just watching the removal of the fireplace mantle is nerve racking. So intense. Loving the aerial views. Prayers for you all to stay strong and carry on! Great job on the greenhouse too! All very hard workers
Great news on the fireplace mantel. Can’t wait to see back in place and all the hard work is paying off.
So wonderful that they can save the original fireplace. Great progress guys!
I can’t wait to see all the beautiful pieces that you’ll restore! You have such a talent and a wonderful talented family with you. You don’t get better than that. 🥰🇨🇦
What might be helpful in the spray booth is a rotating table. That way you stand in one place and rotate the radiator, instead of you having to walk around it. Unless the radiators are just too heavy. Love your channel and all your family helping with restoring the gorgeous property! A fan from Southern California. 💕
The drone shots are absolutely fantastic 👏
I just finished watching you Terry, delivering that beautiful chair you restored to Stephanie at La Lande.....what a gorgeous job you did! It was nice to see you interact with that household as well. Your chateau is coming along, I love following you folks around your gorgeous property and getting on with it. Good job helping Jonathan! Looking forward to Wednesday!
Thank you very much, it was lovely to visit la lande 🥰
Top job on that roof, Ash!!
I love what you are doing to the Chateau and that you are all working together to make the dream come true. I am praying for you and hope for your success
Great to see your progress. You've come so far. Awesome. Also love the chair given to Stephanie. Fabric was perfect. Well done.
What a lot of work you have done . The spray room is great . The chair you did for Stephanie is gorgeous. So so looking forward to the future interiors you will create xxx
Stephanie’s Peacock chair is gorgeous 🦚 You are making amazing progress .I am looking forward to see how you all get on.👏
Well done guys. A long journey, but one that will bring such a sense of accomplishment when completed.
Love the chair, Terry … what a talent you have … just beautiful. Great progress being made; loving being along for the ride …. From PA, USA.
Little by little makes progress. Having a warm room ready for winter will be a great goal to work towards.
Hopefully we will do 🤞🥰
Terry, the chair that you restored for Stephanie is amazing! Great skill indeed.👏👍! Just saw you over there delivering the chair.😁😁
I watched Stephanie today too and the chair Terry restored. What an amazing job he did!! The chair was beautiful, and when Terry showed the before picture I could not believe it, my mouth fell open!! Such a work of art Terry made out of an old chair broken in pieces! The fabric he chose was beautiful, suited LaLande with the peacock.
Thank you very much 🥰
@@soniahamilton9914 thank you so much ❤️🥰