Chateau Gone Wild - Doing It Ourselves
This week sees the continuation of my trip to Chateau de la Lande the home of the Chateau Diaries.
Stephanie and I discover the chateau's Medieval defences, we stop an intruder and I set up for an epic school disco party in the Grande Salon.
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My name is Michael Petherick and I live with my family at Chateau de la Basmaignee in north west France.
My brother and his fiancé bought this building with some inheritance money three years ago and we are slowly restoring it to live in, and run as a business.
It’s always a financial struggle to keep the place going and we have to work hard to keep our heads above water, but we love it and wouldn’t have It any other way.
When they knew that they were buying the château, my brother asked me if I would like to move over and take part in their new adventure... so I packed my bags, gave up my life in England and moved here to help bring this place back to life.
We do all the renovations ourselves including construction, decorating and collecting antique furniture that we buy cheaply to restore. Our goal is to fill the château with beauty and life as it once was.
I have a passion for history, art and all things old.
These videos are a series of stories about my life and experiences living in a French castle.
We film and edit everything ourselves.
I’ll be showing all aspects of life here, from renovation and DIY, to crafts and baking, art, daily life and a bit of fun thrown in for good measure. There’s much more to see and our journey is still just beginning.
I love the way Stephanie runs around the attics and secret tunnels, etc., in dresses and heels. Absolute ICON. ✨
Andrea H she is a girly girl. You will never see her in old tattered jeans and natty t-shirt.
The chateau defenses would be perfect for a surprise water balloon attack!
I am here for it!
I second this!
🤣🤣🤣👍
Stephanie Schuh-Athorp super water balloon fight or Super Soaker. That is such a fun thought. 😀😅
It makes my heart happy to see Stephanie and Michael together. They're so comfortable in each other's company, almost like twin souls. Not in a romantic sense exactly, it's hard to put into words, but I love it. In fact, I love everything about Chateau De la Lande, the lovely people who live there, as well as the friends and volunteers who pop in and out. Kudos to Stephanie who is at the heart of this magic!
Well said
@@meda103 Absolutely, speaking from experience! For some reason, those relationships can be super close and wonderful.
meda103 👏🙏 and they’re some of the best IMO!
Eleda Towle 💯
My words exactly.Stephanie and Michael are like kindred spirits.
Benjamin filmed the scenery beautifully.
Yes, I agree totally. The best shots I’ve seen of Château de Lalonde.
One of my favorite episodes: Seeing parts of Chateau from inside and out; lovely vignettes , exploration and reminiscence. : )
The origin of the word eavesdropping is literally when houses and chateaux were besieged they dropped boiling water and rocks from the eaves.🙂
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So, we’re all crushing on Ben, right? It’s not just me?
I loved it Michael 😍😍😍
Mwah!!! Xxxx
nattie's party outfit looks like something fran drescher would wear in the nanny!!
I thought so too lol
I think she bought it at the brocante, didn't she?
Goodness THAT brought me back a few decades !
That's exactly right! Haha It doesn't she looks so great!?
actually I think her nan had that outfit. the bellybag for sure. LOL
Michael always seems much happier when he's at Lalonde.
He belongs at la lande ..he doesn't know that yet..
Everyone is happier at Lalande
It's way more fun!! Michael's brother has small children and other than that, only his elderly parents at Basmaignee, and they all seem quite reserved and camera shy. Learn to drive Michael!!!
@@havefaithinGod715 Ja ja.
@@catharinesnow8831 If I lived squeezed in between parents and brother with wife/kid, I know I would have a blast anytime at friends. Nothing wrong with family, and everyone at Basmaignee seems like brilliant people, but everyone has another vibe with friends. Maybe there is a small, derelict cottage at Lalande? I would donate for that renovation!
Ryan, I give you 4 stars for your death scene!
Colleen Nobbs he deserves an Oscar!😅
Though I love Chateau de la Basmaignee for the lovely interiors and manicured lawns, La Lande’s simpler but older structure with it’s secret rooms, defense “mechanisms” is also as interesting.
I almost cried, but paused and sipped tea. I have never seen the chateau from these different perspectives. I didn't realize just how lovely a place it is. Sublime photography and music. Thank you.
GaslitWorld f. Melissa B exactly what I said above, only you put it better. Amazing work guys x
100% agree. Michael with his drone does viewings differently. Love this video. Jealous.
Audience now clapps. "Sorry Mummy." Sigh. but...Michael is always beautiful. (watching a Toronto vs. Yankees game!)
Michael you have a great ability to select the just right music for these videos.
Which song are they dancing to?
@@melaniepollock5405 im looking now
@@melaniepollock5405 great track isnt it its by Particle House - AFRD :)
@@philn9830 it's a fabulous tune. 😉
Ok Nati is brilliant
I just love her!
Love Nati class act
Nati is a goddess
This was so fun. I miss seeing parties at Lalande. The peachick Ians have gotten so big. This video made me miss dancing the night away with my friends.
I love the way Michael & Stephanie help each other out -- Michael's touch in the musical interlude is so lovely and welcome!!!
Stephanie too was in theatrics with Michel, as they have been friends for a long time. They both do well together. Michael has a way of helping Stephanie when down and too much work and just need a little extra fun in between. He knows how to bring her right back up. Think she does the same for him! He is so talented and knows how to do makeup and hair and so much more, and to really put on a grand party, I certainly do agree, They both seem so relaxed with each other being around. Like a burden has been lifted because they know the other one will know just what to do. We here on You Tube can observe and see so much. Think they are Twin Souls perhaps?
Stephanie & Michael I Love U2 Together... I love how you bounce off each ther... The Greatest Team... Some Good Moves Too... 😍😘😜
Nattie and Selmar, disco on
Natalia and Selmar are lovely together. Such style makes me smile. :)
They rocked
Do the hustle! Lol
Ryan acting as the intruder made me laugh 😂 and I love Nati’s disco alter ego 😊 that looked like so much fun, Michael. Thank you for bringing the party back to Lalande 🎉
They are all so game for anything to create a nice story. It makes the vlogs lively.
S H haha, now I’m curious
I realize the chateau is large in scale - but WOW! - the different camera angles / drone footage - really showcases the sheer magnitude/ size of the lovely Chateau de LaLande!! Well done Benjamin! ( and or Michael) of course!!! Cheers Ontario 🇨🇦
I love that Michael and or his videographer has such a different view of the Chateau!
The Ian’s are growing so fast :) x
Benjamin is obviously the guy in highschool who adopted the Adam Ant esthetic.
Hhaaahaaa love it
Adam lambert vibes!!
@@aleta5873 Stephanie could be Alicia Bridges kzhead.info/sun/qNF6pdacf36ErY0/bejne.html
@UCo3JtRlpYnamqRS5uUaFvXw Well what about Jamie Lee Curtis in "Perfect"? www.ifc.com/2016/07/dance-aerobics-80s-movies
He's a doll.
Well that was great fun! Thank you a Michael, for a beautiful vlog at LaLande. Love the “crossovers!”
Beautifully filmed !!!!!!! I am now confident that La Lande will be safe from attack with Michael in charge of defense!!! Love from Vermont
Best episode...Michael plus Stephanie + wonderful la landers = MAGIC❤❤
Rewatching these older videos, from the past. It’s Easter 2024 now, so not really that long ago but it’s amazing to see how the energy has changed from then until now. Everyone has moved on in their own paths have taken them away. Even the magic duo of Michael and Stephanie hasn’t been for a couple of years. Steph had to drive off site for Wi-Fi to download her video for us. 😂 I myself as a fan had life changing experiences in the past couple years and lost track became the hospital I was in had terrible Wi-Fi, to come back to huge changes. Stephane is engaged to Philip and something bad has happened to Michael couple years back and it’s all so vague as to what happened. He hasn’t post anything for nine months. This shiny duo of what seemed to be forever friends, Stephane and Michael haven’t been in each other’s company in a couple years. 😢so it’s wonderful to pop back in time to watch videos from happy times.😊 I truly hope Michael finds his way back to us in any capacity he may choose and I’ve binge watched Stephane so I’m caught up with her. 😊
Such fun seeing shy little Benjamin turning into a party animal when the lights go down and the music goes loud! Great video 😊
Loved the tour of the Attic & its history of the chateau's defences, more than likely they poured hot tar, then fired an burning arrow to ignite the enemy below - Disco at the end of vlog - Brilliant - great costumes - feel good vibes, everyone is so polite to each other - Thank You Michael, looking forward to the next vlog !!!
A historical attic tour by day and disco party by night-doesn’t get better than this🤗 Thanks, Michael!
Ooh la la Natalia! :-)
Michael and Stephanie in the same chateau, people can’t help but have fabulous fun !
History, party, and fun combined. I love it, Michael!
I'm 67 and I want to dance the night away at a Lalande disco! Just brill guys....
New life goal: have a friend group like this!
And a idyllic chateau to boot
@@samg7430 😂
I completely agree!
Having in person friend groups beats iPhones and social media hands down. Wake up!
Ocanada Standinguard yet they all have iPhones... you can have friends and ab iPhone 😂
I'm just groovin along loving the 80s you guys know how to have fun. NATY is one foxy lady!
As an American it took me way too long to realize they weren't talking about 70's Disco hahah
Lol
Or the 50's
Benjamin needs to be in FRONT of the camera!🔥🔥🔥
timothyj1966 hehe 🤤
I definitely agree 😍😍😂😂
Agreed
did I see a new wall ??? bird scenery in the room where her office is , it's diffrent ....GORGEOUS ! What an amazing bird scenery ! lovely , just ...so cozy and pretty ! But yes , party time !
Paivi Tiitta I think we may have spotted something that’s still officially under wraps
Oh I noticed that wallpaper too 😍
Not her office but the entry hall
@@jourdainjardin846 yes, I got lost !the entrance hall it is !
The filming was unbelievable. Wow.wow.wow Benjamin is so talented you need to keep him part of the family
I saw this as it premiered. (My first premiere video watch ever) typically I am still in bed or doing other things when they premiere. So this was a wonderful treat. I know others have said this before and probably way more eloquently. But since the pandemic started; all the many chateau channels have been a wonderful break from the uncertainty and worries of life. I can sit back sharing in the joys of your lives without the worry of Contagions, Masks, Sanitizers, or social distancing. It truly is a wondrous gift you are sharing with the world; letting us into your world so we can remember we are all part of a bigger community. And more importantly that we all matter and there are still good people in the world. For this, thank you truly from the bottom of all our hearts. And may whatever higher power you subscribe to bless you for making us all a wee bit happier each time we view your artistry.
Wow. Now that's how to do a party!! Stephanie and the volunteers definitely deserve a break. They all work so hard xx
I want to dance with Salmar. Stephanie, with the sunglasses on the dance floor you look like Lady Liberty. So much fun for da la Landers'
Michael this was such a brilliant feel good vlog and boy did you all "get on down" :)
Those are called MACHICOLATIONS! It's pretty cool that it has that. This chateau must be pretty old, it's like a Chateau with legit castle defences
Shad would be proud
@@Palpatine4Senate That was my first thought, as well. I wonder if he's seen this?
I'm upset they didn't actually try throwing a rock down... what an opportunity... using original defenses as they would have been in centuries past
Maschikuli in German. Greetings from good old Vienna.
"Matacánes" in Spanish. Greetings fron Barcelona. About the Frech type: fr.wikisource.org/wiki/Dictionnaire_raisonn%C3%A9_de_l%E2%80%99architecture_fran%C3%A7aise_du_XIe_au_XVIe_si%C3%A8cle/M%C3%A2chicoulis
This is the best of the vlogs because of the magical "juju" that shows up between Stephanie and Michael went they meet after a long absence. It's joyful friendship. Wonderful. The secret defences of the medieval part of Chateau LaLande and then the Disco party, ooh la la, so much fun, good music, good dancing. Should have showed more of Dana's cuisine. What I saw looked fabulous. It's all your doing Stephanie, thanks. More, please. Mary Ann Recht, Chicago.
I NEED a pair of those glasses that Nattie is wearing.
ME TOO !!!
I was thinking exactly the same thing how cool were they 🤩
bbmikej, I know, I thought those were awesome too.🥳
Me too
bbmikej me too
Muskets ready in the stronghold. Wine in the cellar. Maids waiting in the kitchen. Cheers Michael from Ontario. Party On. Disco flashbacks.
The quality of the video, sound and editing on this is amazing! such a fun vlog
Michael the party organiser forever. Great to see everyone dressed up & having fun❤️
This was so fun. Love all the new château shots!
It’s been ages since there was a party!! So excellent! Great music, and fabulous dancers. Nati stole the show with that outfit and glasses!
That was a nice party! You had a great idea Michael! Its also nice of you to show a bit Benjamin even though he looks a bit shy ;-)
It’s wonderful to see a party at Lalande again!
Loved it, how much fun! And Nati’s got the moves! 🕺
Liz Dobson hahaha I saw the dancing with Selmar! Who knows 😉
Beautiful photography and the music is divine!
💓Micheal your a different kind of happiness more relaxed with your new videographer Benjamin who is doing a fantastic job filming & capturing you & everything around you in a different more relaxed manor💓
So fun to see you back at LeLande Michael! Hope it energises you for more exciting things to come! :)
Beautiful shots Benjamin a different perspective stunning
The roofs you have are exceptionally fine and you could learn much more about the structural history of the chateau if you had the timbers scientifically dated (assuming they are oak, which gives the most accurate results). The technique is called dendrochronology, and it can often provide a date of the precise year in which a tree was felled - sometimes even the season also. Although parts of the chateau are undoubtedly 16th century, the machicolations and the high roof behind could be 15th century. Triple-moulded corbels of the kind you have are found in the Channel Islands castles (eg Castle Cornet, Guernsey & Mont Orgueil Castle, Jersey), where they are certainly pre-16th century. The principal function of the inner timber wall in the attic was to carry the entire weight of the roof, and transmit the load (several hundred tons) down to the solid masonry below. The corbels supporting the machicolations could not support such a load - they are cantilivered out from the main wall structure. Incidentally, the often-stated notion that old roofs were made by shipwrights is very rarely true. Nearly everywhere one goes, guides tell you that roofs and floors have been made from 'ships timbers'. The techniques of ship construction and architectural construction are utterly different, and where the occasional piece of timber from a shipyard has been used it is easy to spot (usually in bodged repairs to timber buildings near the coast). The programme was most interesting: you and Michael do a very good joint vlog. I would like to see a lot more of the roofs, and floor structures, but please get some scientific dates for them, which will add considerably to your knowledge of the development of the chateau and enhance your records.
This was a fun video. It reminded me of when I was in the Air Force and lived in Ankara, Turkey back in 1995-96. I would go downtown on the weekends to a disco called Dipsomania (which means alcoholism). It was in the basement of an old hotel and was reportedly run by the Turkish mob - but it was the best party in town. People would just run out onto the dance floor and start grooving with whoever was around. They only sold Efes and Tuborg beer, but I was usually sloshed before I got there anyway. I loved how friendly all the British and German expats were to me. It was awesome - and Turkey won the World Cup that year. One evening after a few hours at the disco, a friend and I decided to try our luck at the Dedeman Hotel Casino. We played Carribean Poker, and I won a small fortune. It was fantastic fun.
The scenes of the chateau with the music is pure perfection.
NOW THAT WAS A VIDEO! yaaasssss
So cool seeing the defenses. All that’s missing is a giant catapult to hurl cows at the enemy. Benjamin really comes alive on the dance floor. He seems so shy normally.
Dan was shy to in the beginning and now he is vlogging😊
Took me back to my college years....1975 - 1979. Dancing at Discomania 2000, flashing lights, smoke machines, big hair, very flashy clothes.... Some of the memories made me laugh, some made me blush... Thanks for the memories!
Great work Benjamin! Good fun.
Would love to see more videos of renovation l, etc... of the Chateau De la Basmaignee and cottage renovation...
Wow best video yet!!! This looked like so much fun, such a delight to watch. Everyone looked so good, especially Natti 💜!
"This isn't some 19th century chateau made to look like a fortress, it's a fortress" catch
I lost it when Ryan fell dead. Lol it was perfect. What a treat to explore. Oh if only we could all seat down on your lawn and look at your Chateau and let it tell us its wonderful stories. Wouldn't that be lovely. Thank you, God bless.
Kneidlach! Lucky you! What a fun vlog. Thank you, Michael. Love you and Stephanie and clan together! Also love your choice of music.. x 🍾🎶⭐️
I love that a person could haunt the chateau while still alive! There are so many spots and spaces to hide and sneak through - everyone's dream for their own castle!
Your music choice was just spot on!! And thank you for giving us a party!!
omg natti is so grogeous and such a starrr !!!!!!
The defenses were amazing to see!
Everyone on the west coast of US is happy that the smoke machine was not found🤣
😥😳😷
We don't need any more smoke in CA or Oregon at the moment. We're in the 177 range AQI in SF today. The sky was dark orange last Wednesday. Everyone is waiting for blue skies.
CA Garden blue skies! Can’t wait. I’m at aqi 237 now. Yesterday was over 300 in Portland. Hopefully rain Monday! Take good care.
@@cagarden8808 125 in Culver City, SoCal today, but already feeling it. Amen to getting back our old blue skies, or even the 'normal' marine layer!
@@Rosebuddy777 Oh no, 237 & 300 are very high AQI readings! Sending you peace and blessings from SF! I'm very thankful that my air purifier was finally delivered on the eery "Dark Shadows orange sky" day. We might have a long fire season this year. Yes, rain on Monday in Oregon! Stay safe and well.
Fantastic!!! Good to see LaLande just having some cut loose fun!!!
I can’t say it enough! Your photography and choice of music is always beautiful, soothing, and so relaxing! I love your perspective of Château LaLande.
Oh I so Love this makes my Heart ❤️ Smile 😊
Great disco beats! I was also dancing to the music while watching this vlog. Love all of the creative high school disco outfits! Thank you Michael.
Wow! How the pee hens have grown. Waiting to see their iradescent plumage
These new angles of Lalande are so beautiful and picturesque ❤️ exactly like a fairytale!
So nicely done ! Always enjoy the way you speak,the things you guys talk about, and how human without pretensions....a lovely way to make videos
Michael you have wonderful eye & you choice of music is brilliant.
The old part of the attic would make a great space for a museum. You could make the holes in the floor safe by adding glass over it.
I LOVE this different perspective on LaLande and it's so fun to watch Steph and Michael 'playing' in the attic defences.
Thanks for sharing...can not believe the quality of this vlog...it is fantastic...better than TV. Loved the music and the dancing party!! Those flashing glasses are so cool!!
I love the music you pick! It goes perfectly!
Name of the song please?
Natalia! How beautiful you are in this video. It looks like disco is what you love because your dance moves are amazing. Michael and Benjamin, you did a fantastic job with this vlog!
Loving that Lalande energy!
Love ,life ,laughter and rainbows are back at Lalande full swing. So happy to see this video. Makes my heart sing. Thank you all who participated and made this happen. We appreciate you and are grateful to you for these amazing vlogs.🥰🌈😊
Hello Michael and Stephanie!🥀🥀🐝 I loved the fortress part of your amazing Chateau! Absolutely wonderful architecture from a bygone era.🏰🏰🏰
Great to see friends like Ryan and Benjamin, both are naturals on camera and cute. Party looked fun, we are still having issues here in Los Angeles so no parties for us now, glad I got watch yours.
I loved the fortifications. Thank you for the video!
Brilliant (off-screen) ad-lib ... in the, now, instantly recognisable voice of Detective Petherick ... "I am in disguise, be quiet" ... very funny ... I may have said this before - but - MICHAEL YOU ARE SO TALENTED x
I loved seeing the parts of lalandes defence from days gone by, the disco party has been one of my favourites. I think this is my favourite vlog so far, thanks for sharing, I love nats glasses too. Best wishes from lockdown in Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
Absolutely *smashing* vid. Thoroughly enjoyed dancin' in the kitchen whilst roasting veggies.
What a blast!
Oh wow, so much fun! Way to turn it up lads and lasses!!! 💃🏼 🕺🏽 🎶 💖💫🦋🏰💃🏼🕺🏽💫🌱💫
And, as always, a good time was had by all! Boogie Down, Lalonders! Much Love, from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦.. Keli 💖
I was trying to figure out who Benjamin looked like and realize he resembles a young Colin Farrell