We Bought a CHATEAU, THEN & NOW Timelapse, 1 YEAR (in 15 minutes) - Journey to the Château, Ep. 100
In this Friday episode, Patrick and Stuart celebrate their 100th episode with a video montage of many of their projects at the Château de Colombe over the past year.
Join Patrick and Stuart on their journey to find a neglected, forgotten, or crumbling château or castle 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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Guys, I have so enjoyed the last year with you. Have watched every episode and don't plan on missing any up coming episodes either. It has been so much fun. Thank you.
Thank you so very much Kristine. What a wonderful compliment. Glad you will be with us. Love from Colombe. 🥰💖😘
Agree. You guys have become my favorites
J'aime bien les gens comme vous qui renove les châteaux mais je sais c'est beaucoup de boulot et d investissement heureusement qu'il y a des gens comme vous pour les sauver ils en a beaucoup trop délabré et en péril
Patrick and Stuart you should be very proud of all the things you have accomplished in the past year. Your friends and family have also contributed much and it is very evident how grateful you both are. You must remember as Natty said "Welcome to France". Hugs to you both and all your fur babies too. I'll see you Sunday, stay well. ❤😘
Never mind what you haven't done! Look what you have done, in such a small amount of time. It's amazing. Not only have you both worked so hard, you are building a new life for yourselves. Never easy to fit in but you are doing it! Well done 😊
Golly…. How on earth could you have done more? You haven’t stopped! Just incredible. You have my huge admiration. Looking forward to seeing everything you put your hearts to. You do it so well! ❤
Good morning from 🇨🇦 "A house is made with walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams."
Congratulations on 100 episodes. You have brought me much joy and hearty laughter. So charming and hilarious you two!
Things always take longer than we think….you two have accomplished so much ! One year is nothing….I can’t imagine what more you will get done in the coming year ! Thanks for sharing your process and progress …Bravo 👏🏻
Thank you so much, marianne!
Thank you very much and blessed to have you on this journey with us. 🥰😘🥰
Congratulations on 100 Episodes! You're accomplishments are amazing.
Thank you so much!
Dear Chris. That is so kind of you. Thank you from us at Colombe. ❤😊❤
Congratulations! You have done so much in a year! You should be proud of all you have accomplished!
100 episodes is a wonderful achievement! Love watching and look forward to each new episode. You both are great on camera.❤️
You are sooooo very kind. Thank you so much and I’d agree that Stuart is great on camera. 😘🤗😉. Much love from Colombe. ❤❤
You both are so committed to let us into your space for us to continue your wonderful journey and share your amazing Chateau. Love all that you achieve together. Cheers 🤗🤩🥂
Thank you for bringing us along. I haven’t missed one episode. Totally stunned to see all that you accomplished in one year. KEEP GOING! Everything is done with such loving care. Blessings to you both!💗🙏💗
Thank you very much and supporters like you are a true blessing. We are so glad you came along and stayed with us on our crazy journey. Let’s see what the next year brings. Much love from Colombe. ❤❤❤
I love that so many of you chateau re-doers are connecting and sharing resources. You are a brave bunch!!
It is a joy to exchange experiences and resources. Love your comment. Hugs from Colombe 😊😊
Woo Hoo!! 100 episodes!! Well done Patrick and Stuart, you've achieved a great milestone on your journey! And Patrick, I like watching you sew! When you step back and look at what you've achieved in the space of only one year, you should be very proud of yourselves. And you're both a lot of fun to watch too! Onwards and upwards!! Big hugs xxx
It's s great pleasure to watch you transform this derelict property with your wonderful sense of taste and ability to laugh at roadblocks and delays. Let's go shopping! =)
Dear Patrick and Stuart, I’ve so enjoyed each and every episode since the very beginning. Stuart you did a wonderful job putting together this video. You’ve accomplished so much already and have made the chateau a beautiful home without denying yourselves the opportunity to make friends, have dinner parties, cook, bake, make jams, candles, etc. So I think you have balanced renovations and living a full life very well. Your videos have been so much fun and getting to know you through them has been a joy. xx
Dear Stephanie. What a wonderful comment and a huge compliment. Thank you so much and we love your comments because we had a chance to get to know you as well. Love from Colombe 🥰💕🥰
You have done so much this year! I am looking forward to paint and wallpaper for the hall and dining room.
I’m so happy for you..finding the château, your hard work paying off and achieving such beautiful results, that everyone want to cheer you on. Congratulations!
It has been a year of new experiences, accomplishments and joy. Thank you for sharing with us.
Ok, watching you has given me the impetus to get out and attack one of the million things I need to do chez moi. Thank you for being such an inspiration, guys.
Got here a few minutes late. Happy 100 episodes gentlemen!
A great 12 months, guys, so much work accomplished .😊😊❤ forward to many more .Happy first anniversary ❤❤🎉
Thanks so much! 😊💕
Hi there. Thank you so much. It was quite a year. We are looking forward to the next year….. and we will have a neighbor coming to cut the grass in a month. Thank you for the advice. Hugs from Volombe. ❤❤❤
@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Great news .
As the French would say, Chapeaux! Congratulations on all that you have achieved in such a short time. Always a pleasure to see your vlogs.
Thank you very much, Helen!
Such beautiful work! Can't wait to see what the next year brings.
Thank you so much. ❤❤❤
Loved this compilation. You should be very proud of what you have achieved. Just imagine the video in a year's time,, bearing in mind all the electrical work you have done and other infrastructure projects you have done. 👏
I have not enough fingers to count the amazing and hardworking chateau renovators I follow and love each and every one but Stuart and Patrick you have to be my favourites - you are delightful, so funny and love the mix you show us in every video. Congratulations in reaching your 100th episode and thank you so much. No matter what is going on in the world you bring us joy and that is priceless.
Now, if that is not the nicest compliment we could ever read! ❤😊❤. Thank you very much. Couldn’t be happier to see you like what we do. Love from Colombe. 😊
Thank you for letting us come with you on your journey. I've really enjoyed following you this last year with all the ups and downs you've had to face. You have done so much and have poured so much love and patience into every project. Congratulations on 100 episodes and am looking forward to continuing the rest of the journey with you.
Thank you for your kindness. We are so happy you will stay with us on our journey. Huge hugs from Colombe. 🥰💕🥰
What a great journey! Congratulations!
Thank you very much. Indeed. ❤❤❤
You have given the old place some dignity!!
I’ve watched and enjoyed every episode since you arrived at the chateau. You’ve achieved an enormous amount in a year. Slightly, (well very actually) jealous of all the beautiful things you’ve acquired. Loved watching all the help you received from Tony and Patrick’s relatives. Here’s to the next year 🥂😍
Thanks so much, Jane 😊
Dear Jane. Thank you so much. The chateau did come back to life I think. And so did we. 😊. I love that you like our purchases. Best compliment ever. Love from Colombe. ❤❤❤
Congratulations to you both. Have enjoyed all your videos from the beginning of your journey. You’re talents and kindness always shine through👍
Wow, so that means I have sat here and watched 100 episodes. May I say, I have enjoyed every single one of them and cannot wait for more. You have done an amazing amount of work and met some incredible people along the way. Kudos to you.
Wow indeed……. You stuck with us, ups and downs….. Thank you form the bottom of my heart. And I am overjoyed that you enjoyed our episodes and progress. 💕🤗💕
how terribly exciting you have done so very much HARD work
Patrick & Stuart .Such a touching video ..Its been such a back breaking journey .Every week is simply amazing . Not just anyone can bring life back into a building .. You two are so unique ..Outstanding !!! You both just melt my heart .You truly showed us of all the good there is in life ..Thank You so much Hugs Sandra
Thank you, Sandra! ❤️🥰
That is so kind of you Sandy. That is a wonderful comment. Thank you for all your support 💖🥰😘
Congratulations. Really you did get so much accomplished. The things you didn't but wanted to "Maybe tomorrow." Peace ♥
It feels like just yesterday you were saying "could this be our chateau?" 😊
Darling Kate. It sure does. Thank you for your support. ❤😊❤ Grateful to you.
Wow what a journey it’s been !! and such an enormous pleasure for me to join you each week . Thank you so very much for taking the time and allowing us to see into your fabulous life at the château in beautiful France !
I have been watching you guys since before you actually purchased the Chateau, while you were Chateau hunting and I have loved every episode !!! Each new thing that get accomplished at the Chateau, makes me want to pat you guys on the back and tell you what a great job you are doing. I look forward to every episode to see what you have gotten up to the previous week. No matter what happens, you guys always present a positive outlook and seem to work through the difficulties with a very optimistic point of view. Very refreshing !!!!!
Thank you, marilyn! ❤️
What a year! You have come so far despite slow deliveries, equipment failures etc. From your very first episode on KZhead when you started to document your search, you have been entertaining, endearing and enchanting hosts. Could you both have imagined, the friends and support you would have around you? I am so honoured to be a member of Patreon and small part of your supporting community. Sending you both lots of love and best wishes on the Anniversary of moving into your Chateau! 🎉🥳🎉 Good luck in the coming year my friends ❤
Thank you, Irene! 🥰xx
Lovely as always. ❤ Just wonderful. You have so much to be proud of. Lest we forget the first rule of renovation: It always takes twice as long and costs twice as much as planned. Can’t wait to see it all with my own eyes. Big hugs to you both. ❤❤
Thanks so much, Jayson! 💕😘
What an epic achievement regardless of the ups and downs, Patrick and Stuart! AND 100 episodes!! Congratulations.👏🎉💐🎊🍾🥂 I have loved every episode and especially all those special moments when you reveal a finished DIY project. Your enthusiasm and cheerful dispositions, your wonderful friends Jane and Tony, your lovely family and visitors, all make watching your channel a real pleasure. Love from down-under NZ. ❤️🙏🏻🇳🇿
What a difference a year makes! Wow, you have accomplished so much and your skills shine through everything you've done! Well, you watch this over again and take notes, because you two have done waaaay more than you realize. Be proud of yourselves because believe me you have kept us well entertained for a whole year without any glitches that we wouldn't even recognize if there were any! Patrick your humour, your laugh, your many skills and Stuart your ability to produce these great videos and add the perfect music as well as other skills, is spot on! You are the most interesting couple and know you are loved!
My dear Norma……. What a fantastic comment. You brought tears to my eyes. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and love from Colombe. ❤💖❤
👍💛👍💛👍💛👍💛👍💛 congratulations on your 100th episode. Your chateau is a jewel. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Congratulations boys on your first year in your beautiful chateau/home 🎉 you have achieved so much. I don’t think you give yourselves enough credit! I absolutely adore you both and wish you love and happiness for many more years sharing your beautiful home and adventures with us ❤
Bonjour Patrick et Stuart, bravo 🎉
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Zeit fliegt when you are having fun! You have achieved so much within the year you have been in France, meine Lieben. Weiter so!
Liebe Tamara. Herzlichen Dank für Deine tollem Wünsche und Deine Unterstützung. We did get a lot accomplished. Not as much as we hoped but more than some with professional help (even though it was behind the scenes).,….. 😂😂😂😂. Your comment made me smile and we send you love and hugs from Colombe ❤❤❤
Congratulations on 100th episode🎉 I’ve been watching you all since the beginning and look forward to seeing you all every week. Well done and I can’t wait to see the next 100 episodes! ❤
Thank you so much, Leslie!! 😍
Hi Leslie. What a wonderful comment. Thank you very much. ❤😊❤
You have made tremendous progress in the restoration of the château and its grounds. Reality is when we think about a job its "just......" and leaves out all the steps, material availability problems, and unseen issues discovered in the doing required to finish that "just" job. Well done!
What a brilliant journey you are on! Thank you so much for sharing. I look forward to each new video you present.
Congratulations 🎉 and thank you for the 100 videos!! You are both amazing people!❤❤
So much done in just one year, well done
Thank you, Margaret! And thank you to you and Martin for all you have done to help us! ❤️
Loved being on this journey with you hard working guys...bravo on your 100th vlog!
Well done you two you should be very proud of all the improvements you’ve made. It’s all looking beautiful.
Good morning Patrick & Stuart, it is wonderful to reflect on your lives and accomplishments from just one year. It is amazing to realize how much work has been done and what has been achieved. This does not apply just to yourselves but all whom have watched and supported your vlog should do the same with their own lives. We will be quite astonished I am sure. Owning a house, a chateaux, anything, we have to work at it daily. If not, suddenly it feels all has come down on our heads. There have been trials and challenges, but none so bad that you have showed or talked about any regrets, that is an achievement in itself. Keep calm, carry on with your daily lives it is surprising to discover how resilient the human can be. It would be great to see the next video and to see what are included in the time=capsule. Enjoy the journey, kind regards, Elze
Congratulations Stuart and Patrick; I will restate what I said in one of your early episodes - watching you renovating your chateau is a delight.
Thanks so much 😊
Congratulations on 100 episodes and y'alls 1 year anniversary! How very far y'all have come! And still so much more to come! Much love and prayers!
Melissa darling…… than’ you for the love, prayers and pep talk. One year, now let’s move to the next step….. 😮😮😮😮. Love from Colombe
Congratulations on your one year. Truly wonderful and a joy to watch.❤️🇨🇦
So lovely to watch. I can't believe you are both still standing straight!
KZhead happy one year anniversary.Chantal
You have filled a year with so much. That is an accomplishment. I've not been here for a year, but I have enjoyed every second of what I have seen. Here's to another year.🍻🥂
Thank you so much for being on this journey with us and your great comments. Hugs from Colombe. ❤😊❤
💯!! The transformation of the gate is absolutely amazing.😍
We only see a few minutes of your journey. The work we don't see must be massive. I love watching and joined you in the states. Outstanding job so far guys.
Hi Sandy. I love your insight. Indeed, there are many things each day, that are just everyday life we never film. Than’ you for watching and supporting us. Hugs from Colombe ❤❤
@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 I worked construction for 10 yrs as a metal framer. From setting up your tools to project and clean up is major work. You guys also have yard clean up planting and mowing. Plus of course your puppies. That's huge. The smartest thing you did right off the bat was getting those dogs fence in and safe. Made everything a lot easier and less stress full. Love your kitchen. I see a touch of America in there. We in the USA do love a kitchen with space and plenty of cabinets. I am curious about how you will accommodate an Americans taste for BIG closets. That's one thing they have never gotten right over there. Love you guys
wow Stuart, such a wonderful vlog you created! Both of you have done such an incredible job already with Chateau de Colombe…enjoy the journey to create the jewel you have in your minds with this property
The transformation is amazing!!
Félicitations a vous deux, vous mettez en valeur le patrimoine Français, vous maintenez par votre action l'histoire riche d'un passé. CHAPEAU !
Merci! ❤️
Thank you Stuart,the old films were so nice to see,you made number 💯🎉 extra nice.
Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
It is always amazing to look back and see the changes. All great accomplishments. Best wishes.
Wow! You two and all your friends and helpers are amazing…the Chateau is looking great.
bedankt voor 1 jaar het delen van jullie filmpjes steeds met de nodige humor wat het heel aangenaam is er naar kijken
It’s amazing how much you’ve accomplished! You should be very proud of what you’ve done! We’ve enjoyed being a small part of your journey and look forward to what the future brings! We look forward to your videos. Thanks for sharing!
you really brought it back to life , congrats with the 100 episode guys xx
Thank you my dear. That is such a great compliment. ❤❤❤
It’s been a privilege!!!
Oh my. ENTRANCE GATES LOOK AWESOME. 💯 CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 👏 on ur 100 episodes. I'm far behind about 50!
Thank you, Sheila! Enjoy the next 50! 🥰
You are my favorite chateau channel because you project such authentic, witty, kind, and enthused personalities. Thank you for sharing your journey this past year. The accomplishments are more than they may feel or seem. Most would find just a kitchen remodel in one year to be enough. Looking forward to your future!
Dear Martha. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love your comment. Hugs from Colombe. ❤
Can’t believe it has been a year. Loved all the vlogs and watching the transformation!! Well done!! ❤
Well done on your first year and here is to the next 50 years, it's looking really good
Bravo Stuart…great compilation…so much has been achieved..stand tall and be very proud…..loving this journey
Many thanks!
Keep it up. It's a beautiful home.
Congrats on the 100 episodes and all the progress made! You are adapting to the less strident French Way of Life... It is not Chicago and you are not going to change it, so keep riding those waves! LOL! What is important is how happy you both seem and the wonderful life you are creating there at Colombe.
Mein Gott war das schön ❤
I forgot how bad the greenhouse was. It is such a cute space that isn’t so overwhelming and huge. Love how the chateau is coming together! Good luck on year 2
Congratulations on your 100th episode guys! It’s hard to believe isn’t it? You’ve accomplished SO much. Big congratulatory hugs!!!
Hi Kathy. Thank you very much. ❤. Huge hugs from Colombe ❤❤❤
Congratulations on 1 year anniversary and your 100th vlog 🎉🎉 well done. We love watching your vlogs.
It’s like planning a big dinner party. There are always huge ideas and expectations and there is always that one dish you planned, but end up saying, oh f…it. Amazing accomplishments and keep taking one step forward, realizing it’s an old house, so a half step in reverse. No matter, it’s still progress.
Thousands of hours of love and sweat. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us.
Let me commend you on the hours & hours of mowing, clearing, cleaning, polishing & primping... the huge amount of time (frustration) spent on research into each project, that you make look so easy but we all know it isn't. Learning new technology in a new country, the days/nights spent recording/ editing excellent videography with interesting angles & carefully matched video/ storytelling, more editing, music etc. A fabulous trip down memory lane of your incredible journey to date. Cheers to the next 100... 🍾🥂
Thank you so much, Pat! ❤️
You guys should be very proud you have accomplished so much and it looks beautiful. I for one enjoy every one of your videos and always look forward for them. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you so much, Jerry! 😀
Congratulations on your 100th episode. You guys have done an excellent job. Keep it up
Fantastic video. Although I’ve seen ever episode, the quick recap puts everything in perspective. Keep your journey fluid. ❤️
Congrats darlings🎉 Seeing the shots from above you can see how large your estate is. It may seem not much is done but you really have done so much in one year. Stuart the music is really lovely. Along the way you have made so many dear friends, like Tony and Jane. The Chateau gate is so impressive after the restoration. Have a nice sunny weekend. Hugs and kisses for you and the furries.🥰😘🌞🌻
Thank you my dear Gonnie. It is quite a large chateau with the outbuildings. Amazing. And it really shows from the drone shots. And our new friends are a true blessing. Thank you for sticking by us, your support, help and input. You are a rock! Love from Colombe. ❤❤❤
You’ve come a long way in a year! Congratulations 🎉
So much accomplished! It always seems that once you look at what has been done there's still more to do, but that's what happens when you live in a large house (home, chateau, manor, etc.). The jobs are never ending. If you had wanted to live in a building where you had nothing to do, you would have chosen a condo.....for us types that are constantly needing to do something with our hands, a never ending project like a chateau is our lifeline to being happy! Keep it up! Perseverance will bring you through.
It’s been so much fun following your journey, many congratulations to your 1 year anniversary in your beautiful chateau 🥳🥂🥂 You have achieved a lot in your first year, yes of course you think you could have done more, but it is just the two of you most of the time doing all the work, and we are not talking about redecorating a modern house, everything in an old place like yours takes so much longer and it is hard work! Looking forward to more videos to see how you are transforming this gorgeous chateau ❤ Liebe Grüße xx
Thank you! xx
Congratulations!!! 🎉 The two of you are totally awesome and so much fun to “hang out” with 😁 You’ve worked so hard and accomplished so much! Now, get back to work! 😂😂😂
So impressive! Congrats! And I LOVE the new monogram you made for the Château de Colombe. I hope you will be using it a lot!
Thank you so much, Johanna! ❤️
What a super video. It showcases perfectly all your hard work. I’m really pleased for you both it’s gone so well. Congratulations.❤️💕🏴💕❤️
Congratulations on 100 episodes I’ve enjoyed every single one of them. Honestly guys you’ve worked like Trojans in my eyes you’ve accomplished alot in one year. I love the drone shots of the Chateau. The making of the Bedcrown was a favourite, the Chandeliers, Mirror restoration, the fab gates, kitchen, bathroom renovation, cooking, baking. So many wonderful things to name. I loved it all thank you so much for the journey ❤❤❤
So well done gentlemen. Looking forward to what is next.
I have watched every episode and watched you grow into such delightful vloggers - you make me laugh , worry( when you lost the dogs !) be amazed at your good taste and even learned sewing tips ! Thank you !!!❤
Thank you so much, Nancy!
What a year it has been! Wonderful times sad times but overall a fantastic year that you have given us. I look forward to what's in store for the next year! Hugs boys!!