French Chateau Open House | Abandoned Medieval Cobblestone Unearthed
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Join us, Daphne and Ian, as we embark on our new chateau renovation projects! This week, we open our gates for the Journées du Patrimoine! We coordinated with local French clubs to host a classic car show and an artistic dance performance during this celebration of European Heritage. Ian advances on unearthing the cobblestone around the horse stables and we discover the original garden boundary lines!
Our beau chateau (The 500-year-old, Chateau De Lesigny), is located near Paris, France. Most of the structures around the chateau domain need a full restoration, so we are investing everything we have into making the property thrive! We are learning more about french culture and developing new skills along the way!
As a French/American UC Berkeley graduate in Agriculture (Daphne), and a U.S. Air Force Tactical Response Force Veteran/ Kinesiologist (Ian), we share a love for challenges and adventure. We have a long road ahead of us and we are excited to share the experience with you!
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Produced by Daphne and Ian
Videography & Editing by Ian
All music tracks used in this video are licensed by Artlist:
1. ANBR - Voyage
2. ANBR - Mon Amour
3. Angel Salazar - Dreams
4. Kick Lee - Country Roads
5. Marco Martini - Nothing Makes Sense
6. ANBR - The Gift
7. Hans Johnson - Storyteller (Ireland)
8. Searching for Light - Windswept
9. Hans Johnson - Last Leaf on the Tree
I just have to tell you that you guys have risen to the cream of the crop for me. Your videography, your editing, your winsome and gentle and adorable personalities, and that really pretty house you guys live in 😏 - all make me absolutely adore your Vlog!❤❤❤
I 💯 agree with that statement.
Totally agree with you. 💯
That is so great to hear, Lisa! We always feel nervous when making a new video because we really hope people will like it, so your encouragement is very reassuring 🥰 We are starting to invest more time into KZhead in hopes to share our chateau experiences more often! Thank you for joining us for the adventure 😊
He’s mastered the B roll and couple that with the beauty of the surroundings, self depreciation, pets, humor and adorable beautiful couple makes it a pleasure to watch.
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Ian is like,” I hope everyone had a good time… (and I hope they all LEFT when they were supposed to and aren’t hiding out in the château or forest…)”
Truly a dreamy video with " personages adorables".
Electic fencing for the boar. Probably the only thing that will stop them.
Love the persona of Daphne, such natural queenlike aura.... fitting for such a place 😍
My 98-year-old grandmother and I 57 we watch together every single episode he's coming up with both of you you too are so stinking ridiculously beautiful together and it reminds her on my grandfather how they used to love each other back in the good old days since she was 13 and he was 17 she always says the two of you remind her of them we are also grateful for the hard work you know it's best of all we appreciate sure and thank you for sharing thank you so much good luck and I cannot wait to see the next episode I really meant we
That is so sweet 🥰 Knowing that you two were able to enjoy our videos together really puts a smile on our faces 😊 We are sending love to both of you 💕
Yes, get the trees in now, you’ll be glad you prioritized that. In these crazy times it is so nice to watch your video documentation and forget about the world for a while. 😊
The amazing cinematography is only exceeded by the sweat equity the two of you continue to pour into your Beau Chateau. As many have mentioned you have elevated your channel to a must watch space. I'm wondering if signs like "poison ivy outbreak" will keep the curious out of the forest. Thanks, looking forward to more adventures.
It is sooo AWESOME to see a big crowd it breaths life back to the chateau. It's made for that..great job you two
The guys reminds me sooo much of Keanu Reeves... and she resembles Sandra Bullock esp with her very carefree hair look 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 beautiful Chatuea 🙌🏼
You uncovered the foundations of a rose garden.
You two are the hardest working people I've ever watched. Everything you do has such a satisfying feel to it - even watching :). I love the interaction between the two of you, and also with all you meet. Your videos are super well done. I'm hooked :). Thanks for sharing your life / progress with all of us.
EVERY VIDEO GETS BETTER! I agree that y’all have one of the best chateau channels! The perfect balance of musical scenery shots, great videography, and really smart and excellent presentation of each of your projects. Whoever is making the videos is doing an incredible job! And I have to hand it to the both of you… You guys are great business people… and also great presenters. And you seem like a really cool people. If you lived in America I’d love to be friends with you! 💚 love, Paige in Texas
Thank you, Paige! Ian films and edits all of it, so we really appreciate you saying that! I’m sure we would be great friends and neighbors! Ian actually lived in Texas for a short time in the military. Thank you for joining us for our chateau adventures 🥰
I am in Texas as well. Near Ft. Worth and am thoroughly enjoying your channel. Much love and blessings to you. Timmy
I love you guys!! What a beautiful job you are doing to bring it back to it's glory. I am sure your Grandfather is looking down and smiling at the wonderful job you two are doing. God bless your adventure
Maybe the boar are digging for truffles? Sometimes dogs find them too. Just a thought! I had to laugh at the still shot, that dog looks so very happy! 🥰
Those were grubs in the planter. En français ,les vers blancs. The grubs lay eggs in the soil each fall, so keep your eye pealed on the cyclamen and heather you planted. If the leaves die, that means there are still grubs in the soil which are eating the roots.
Ian you remind me of a modern day Musketeer with your looks and adventurous work love you and Daphne xoxo
Thank you, Joan! I like to think of myself as a musketeer 😄 Thank you for joining us on our chateau adventures!
You need a heavy duty pressure washer of the industrial variety and at the same time someone with a hard broom/ brush pushing the water away to prevent it coming back although you can do a lot of that with the industrial washer . You should be able to hire one can use hot or cold water
I'm here for the dog.
Me too 😉
the bugs you found in the planter are the Schaffer bug, and its what the boar are finding, if not the boar it would be the crows that eat them, another name for the Schaffer bug is June bug because they hatch into a flying insect and fly off in June, they return to the ground and lay their eggs, the best time to treat the ground with an insecticide would be August.
They also, once they have hatched into the beetle, will decimate roses and other soft leafed shrubs. The larva of the beetle is called a grub here in the States. They have a treatment you can lay down on your lawn that fights them. I don’t know if it’s an organic option.
WOW! The quality of your videography is simply amazing! This chateau will be in good hands in the future. You are both living a "Fairytale" life! 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Brilliant! I'm not sure which event was more impressive, the open house, or the cobblestone reveal. Thanks for showing us both. Ralph
Thank you, Ralph! The cars were beautiful and we were so happy to open the chateau for the locals. We are excited to see the cobblestone brighten and the color to come back after a few more cleanings 😊
Mr Fig, your videography and love of this property is obvious🌳
Thank you, kind sir! 😄
The beautiful cars looked perfect in front of your chateau. Blessings
Okay…first…Is it just me, or are there others that look at Ian with his hair down and see a young Keanu Reeves? 😊 You are both awesome and your hard work really is bearing fruit. Things are really coming along and making such a difference! ❤
Thank you, Irene! If we had a nickel for every time he gets a Keanu Reeves comparison then we could probably afford more chateau projects 😄
@@TheBeauChateau 😂😂😂
Superb superb videography! My dear Daddy loved viewing Vintage autos at Equine fests; especially Austin Healeys!Now I would have been thrilled to enjoy your beloved and beautiful Chateau! Visions really do come true💐
I googled French Renaissance Gardens and came across your pattern in Chateau Villandry. It is very likely that the large outer square was lined with boxwood hedging. You could have had grass pathways leading to the fountain and the edged strips were filled with gravel or the other way round. Gravel or grass around the fountain. All very geometrical and structured. I’ll look up your contact information and send you the pictures I found. You’ll see how your garden all makes sense. It looks exactly like one of the beds in Villandry.
What a delightful sweet couple you are! It will be a joy to watch as you restore Le Beau Chateau.
In the 1930's it was 8 large squares in the garden and only the NE-SW part of the 'cross' existed. After the garden deteriorated. In the mid 1960's it was redone, inspired by the 1930's design. Then the full 'cross' pattern was used, with 4 squares adjacent. The 1930's outer 4 squares (2 on each side) were turned into a different pattern. So 2 squares became 2 smaller ones and a rectangle. Let me know if you'd want a link to the aerial photos so you can see how it was in 1934 and 1967.
I bet they'll have a better chance of seeing your message on Instagram. So kind of you to share!
The wisest thing to prioritise is definitely to secure your garden against destructive wild boars, otherwise you will forever have to repair the damage, which would be both costly and time consuming.
In that enormous garden you can grow so much food! It's so beautiful.
That is a Templar Cross shape you revealed in the old garden. There must be old etchings or drawings of what the garden looked like before. Have you uncovered any plot plans or builder drawings?
Great job with the cobble stones! Those cobble stones were probably shaped by hand and not set in sand but directly into the earth. With time, they all sank and moved which is why there is so much earth on them. You may want to consider taking them all up, re-level the ground, prep with sand and gravel, and reset all the cobble stones correctly into place. Then your ground there will look amazing! Do have garden drawings in the original plans for the chateau? Architects usually prepared those as well back then. You are lucky that the infrastructure for your grand jardin seems to still be there. All you have to do is clean up, repair and replant! It will look amazing when you're done! You mention fruit trees...consider adding espalier trees somewhere in your garden - as a border perhaps. They get more and more beautiful as they grow. So glad to see how you are enjoying the process 😊
YES vintage cars and a tools!Happy happy !
What sweet kind hearted guy you are to make sure that didn't hurt even a tiny worm..that's amazing..keep that kindness. Don't let it go..we need lot of kindness and compassion in this world..every creature has the right to live. Yay!!!
Woohoo! Another video! Yes!! Been feeling hunger pangs for The Beau Chateau!!
We have more videos coming! 😉
Speaking for the cat 😂. Loved it.
Another masterpiece!!!! Looking at the comments, it looks like everyone feels the same way I do. This beautiful chateau is lucky to have you both as we are lucky that you’re sharing your story with us. Thank you❤️ Also, I had to add that you have the most beautiful music too!!!!!!🥰
I absolutely adore your videos. The two of you are so earnest and hardworking, playful and funny too. Your dog and cat are adorable as well. There is also a very serene quality to your videography and music choices. I just feel good after watching. Cannot wait to see what the future holds for you and the chateau. It is clearly a labor of love! Loved seeing your grandmother too!
This is how I imagine a Royal Family life!:) You're so true, hardworking, honest and warm and I am so exited about your garden plans!
Royals without a staff of workers! 😂
this gorgeous restored mansion had a lot of hard work, time & cost a lot of $. congratulations! it's a labor of love. beautiful! love from the philippines.
You guys have fast become one of my favourite KZhead channels. You guys seem so friendly and open and I love the music and camera work and of course your Chateau :)
You made us so happy to read that! Thank you so much 🥰
At 7.35 there is a light that flew over the washed cobble stones and went into the wall of the building. Initially I thought that it was a leaf yet after watching it several times I can see that it is definitely some kind of energy form. I have just discovered your KZhead channel and I love it. You are both doing an amazing job with the restoration work of the Chateau and I wish you all the success for the future.😊🍀🌟
Thank you! You have a good eye! We have had a few peculiar things happen while filming (especially in the dungeon) but we always feel welcome and peaceful when in the chateau. No bad spirits 😉 We appreciate you joining us for our chateau journey! Thank you for commenting!
@@TheBeauChateau it will be interesting if you share your experiences with us..may be a new episode in the making.😉 The most important is to feel at peace. I am sure the Chateau feels your love and will love you and protect you through the years..🙂
Really lovely. Nice to see your fur babes too! So happy you attempt saving the worms! The garden is looking great!
She is so lucky to have him! I have great faith that this man could single-handedly save this entire château. He is hard-working intelligent and seems to understand how things work.
I'm glad the open house was a success
wow, that girl being "thrown around"...looked like Cirque du Soleil in the front of the chateau! Super cool!
Ooo, I see the autumn leaves have already begun to fall. I moved to the Texas Gulf Coast 40 years ago but I can still remember fall and it depressed me so bad. It's beautiful to see but I wouldn't want to live with it again.
The cleaning of the cobblestone was so satisfying to watch! ❤
The outlines you saw previously in the garden were probably from former hedge plants, most likely Yew.
Lovely vlog. Nettles do not grow where I am from but I understand butterflies and moths love them. Also, where I am from, we call those worms in your flower beds, grubs. I hear fish like to eat them so, if you like fishing...
Beautiful couple living in a beautiful chateau... love your vlogs and the photography work is outstanding 🤗🤗 💕💕
Considering those cobbles are in the stable area I can't imagine they've been fully clean since they where put in...
Beautiful photography. That French dude had a white '66 Mustang convertible. My first car was a sky blue '66 Mustang hardtop, which I had repainted navy blue.
I love the instant gratification you get on projects like the cobblestone cleaning
It is always fun to edit the work footage after it’s finished 😄
You two are doing such a beautiful job. It’s evident that you both care so much about this property. It’s a pleasure to watch these videos and feel like a part of your journey. Thank you for sharing!!
The gardens will look wonderful when you have restored then,that beautiful chateau is so Lucky to have guys like you to look after her
I love this channel and your beautiful Chateau! What a living dream! Also, love classic cars as well. My dad had a 1929 Model A and my sister had a classic Mustang when she graduated high school in 1977. I hope to have one some day. My dad also had a Mustang Fastback only one day years ago and sold it the same day. I can tell you he regretted it for many years.
Nettle soup is really yum too, you need a bunch to take the youngest leaves off and you boil it and you can add some chicken stock (Knorr) or other broth
The two of you are absolutely beautiful.
Congrats on the terrific attendance for the Journées du Patrimoine. That's exciting! The drone shots do show four large square gardens. They may not have stone borders. Cheers-
The Chateau, the grounds. All so beautiful.
Worms have 5 hearts. If they are split apart they become more. Their job is irrigate the soil. They live deep in the ground, there are millions on the property. You could spend all day finding worms, and not make a dent. The ones that don't live become food for birds or break down in the soil as a fertilizer.
Long term cobble stone solution: pull up cobble stone, lay down concrete fines or pebbles, place cobble stones back down on fines and spread sand between the grout lines and water in. Yes, this will take a lot of work, but it will be beautiful for years. You may want to clean the cobble stones after laying them down but before spreading the sand. With love, from Florida.
We adore you all the way from Puerto Rico and Little Island Caribbean
I think it would be neat to have an antique vintage carriage display of all the carriages used during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Then a tea on the lawn with women wearing period 17th century -early 19th century dresses and gowns. You can even pick one era 17th in honor of King Louis XVI and Maria Antoinette.
Love the cinematography of the series. The music you’ve chosen is so relaxing and soothing. My compliments!
Wow! Love the unearthing of cobblestone and the concrete cross by the fountain. Love ypur vlog! Superb as usual!
Wife and I just finished binge watching your videos. What a refreshing change from the other Chateau vlogs. You're a beautiful, hardworking couple who deserve all the success that is in your future. Only question is why do I keep hearing a voice in my head? "Winter is coming. Winter is coming."
That is amazing that so many people came out for the car show and chateau opening. I cant wait to see once the garden is restored. The two of you make such a great couple and love watching your videos.
Thank you for not harming any worms in this video. lol. This was a very entertaining video. I love seeing you make this Chateau live again! It is Gorgeous!
We love the wormmies! There are so many of them in the garden already! It is surprising 😄
The chateau is looking Beautiful 🎉. Ido love vintage cars 🚘 they were all stunning great video 💋
Love ALL YOUR VIDEOS!!! Cleaning the grass off the cobblestones had to be so satisfying! You 2 make AMAZING videos!!!!
Loved the classic car display! A great turn out!
Things are really starting to shape up there and look beautifully manicured. The cobblestone looks great. You guys are so cute together!❤
Thank you, Darlene! We appreciate you joining us for the journey!
Thank you, Darlene! We appreciate you joining us for the journey! 😆
I can't believe how much work just the two of can pull off!Hats off to you both!
I'm surprised you haven't found photos of your garden in its glory somewhere to help you map it out.
The drone shows 4 big squares and where you found all the concrete curbing. It is all coming together slowly. Amazing detective work. You need a detective hat.
Gentle couple ♥ The garden is looking awesome. I would try to find old photos of the chateau. I`m sure there is a way to find out how the garden looked like before it was abandoned. Hugs from Portugal
The reason you are having a hard time cleaning the cobbles is because over time all of those leaves have broken down and made more soil, the soil then gets between the cobbles where it shouldn't be so when you spray you are essentially "digging" out all of that soil. Which you have to do or the grass will come back very fast. Unfortunately, you need to "dig" down quite far between the cobbles and replace the soil with polymeric sand, only that will prevent you from having to treat the grass.
Nothing like that vintage 67 Mustang . My dream is just to sit behind the wheel and hear that sound starting engine! wow !
Next time do a nature walk through the forest! That’d be fun!
That is a great idea! 😊 Thank you!
@@TheBeauChateau or a nature bike ride! Ha!
@@pNo415 yes, i imaginet a bike ride would bring people closer to your age group
Love it. The gardens are going to look awesome. I vote yes to persimmons! You can make a delicious pudding with them 🤗
Persimmons all the way!! 👌
I think your grandfather has been a wonderful visionary. . It is incredible the extraordinary potential that this place has. Is awesome. I love rural areas. . Hopefully they can recycle everything possible and give each space and piece a new opportunity. . Even old windows have potential, reuse glass, wood, furniture. So many years of history. Each piece is special. . Think of every craftsman, artist, carpenter, blacksmith, gardener, who put their gifts and talents to use to create something so beautiful. . For events: Any number of multiple possibilities. Imagine themed children's parties: everything that comes to mind. . Even the wallpaper that falls off the walls, surely with today's technology it can be replicated and 3D printed. . It would be nice if they create an architectural diary of the place and keep some pieces, papers, original materials as a family legacy. . I love everything. I wish you the best.
This is definitely one heck of a classy vlog and very well filmed and edited. The cobble stones will look magnificent when fully cleaned. Stay just the way you 2 are natural and good humored we will watch.
Grave diggers use a rod that has a "tee" handle to find the coffin that is already buried in the ground before they start digging. Don't know what the soil is like there, but you might be able to use something like that to find any more boundary features. Looking great. I know you have put a lot of hard work into it. Thanks for bringing us along.
The cobbelstones, wow!
Your videos are absolutely breathtaking. They are so relaxing and zen. The event with the vintage cars and the dancing was incredible. Loved hearing about the Mustang, especially since I live in the US. It was so crazy how many people came. I am very happy for you that it was such a huge success. The cobblestones look fantastic and the borders along the fountain are wonderful. I think there had to be some more borders in between the long ones he found, that will be somewhat square, maybe with an arch coming in towards the fountain at each outer corner. The flowers you planted were gorgeous, especially the Heather, since I am Scottish. I LOVED seeing you Granny and hear you talk with her. I would love to see more of her.
I am restoring a 1967 Mustang Coupe in the Netherlands. Bought it around 2000 when I was 21, but never sold it.. The fastback is awesome! Great taste! (I am also restoring a 200 years old house, it’s a disease : )
You seem to have caught the project bug 😄
Thank you! For all the beauty and gentleness and HOPE and PERSEVERANCE your videos showcase❤Know that your work is planting seeds of all these things--across the world😊
hello from germany, you are so cute together, please stay like this. You have to be proud, of what you have done so far. I like to watch your jurney and hope it`ll be like you wish to. (sorry for my english) 🙈💞
Beautiful .
I would recommend putting some small pebble rocks on top of the cobble. It would be beautiful! Great job guys!!
Absolutely love your vlog! The videography is amazing! Your calm demeanor is so relaxing for me and reminds me to approach life with less panic and stress! Thank you! The garden is going to be stunning and yes- a great place to picnic.
Love this video! Can't wait to see the garden evolve! I don't think you got enough praise for the cobblestone work! Make more videos, faster please! I'm addicted!
Your video editing and the music are stunning! The Chateau in the golden hour of sunlight is breath taking. Thank you, again, for sharing...💖 God bless you!
Your pup looks exactly like my childhood dog named Gretchen. Does your Shepard love a cuddle, listens well, guards her people/home, stand-off-ish to new people, & spoiled rotten? You two have become my new favorite “château” channel. Maybe because you’re Americans; I am as well; whereas most others are Britts. Be well and stay safe, Doc 🇺🇸
You have described our dog perfectly! She will even jump on our bed and snuggle us if she gets the chance 😆 We really appreciate you joining us for our chateau adventures! Thank you 🇺🇸
@@TheBeauChateau ❤️
The garden at Chateau de la Motte Feuilly, which Stephanie toured, has Russian sage planted in long beds like the ones you revealed. It looks really pretty in long tall purple alleys and it is a very easy plant.
What an adorable couple you both make! Love you guy's! ♥
You should use LiDAR on a drone to see all of the previous borders and walls.