Uncovering Our Hidden Chateau Garden Terrace | French Chateau Garden DIY
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Join us, Daphne and Ian, as we embark on our new chateau renovation projects! This week, we have Francis' son, Floreon, join us to inspect the tallest point of our chateau roofing. We visit a local nursery to purchase some Cypress trees for the garden, then cut back all of the overgrowth that has been hiding the newly discovered garden terrace and stone wall!
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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Several of us here, who know French gardens, have suggested that you do not plant trees in that parterre garden. It's not meant for trees, and if you put trees in it, it won't be right. I'm having a panic attack now that you are looking at trees to put there. You have a large enough property, that if you want an orchard or trees planted, they can go in another location. There is a reason that there are no trees there now, after 200 years. It's because the trees were kept out. If you look at the drawings you found, you won't see trees in that garden, except potted ones. Please talk to a garden person from Versailles or one of the other chateaux nearby, and they can fill you in on what goes there. Or, I'd be happy to send you one of my garden books, if that would help. That rounded area with the wall you just cleared is called a demilune, and it's intrinsic to the garden design. It's so beautifully laid out, and could be the showpiece of the place, if handled properly. A parterre garden is dramatically good for photo shoots and movies, and would be an asset to your property, so please don't plant trees in it. You have a treasure there.
It is getting better with each episode, you have amazing energy and the quality of what you put out is second to none 🎞📽🎥🎬
Thank you!! 🥰 It means so much to earn that compliment from you. We are both smiling now because of it 😁
Not only are you an adorable couple with a beautiful estate but the photography and music are so artistic. Bravo! In time you will be discovered by thousands more. It's a joy to follow along on your journey!
You two are absolutely the most adorable chateau owners ever. Good luck with every project you have set. Love the videos. ❤❤❤
@Merritt I agree with you they are so cute!
Your "Sweat Equity" is paying off sooner, than later! The Garden Terrace will be a stunning feature surely to attract more clients and weddings. I like how you continue to make informed decisions with regard to the affordability of certain renovations or combining renovations when you have access to certain equipment, like the "cherry picker."
Great building! The pigeon-hole room is like a giant bookcase with a revolving ladder. I'd do just that with it - have small books (fairy tales maybe), mini lamps and the occasional miniature room representing favourite books. It wouldn't be the architectural showcase that was proposed but you can still pack a ton of whimsy into those nooks.
Hello Deborah 👋 How are you doing today?
When you get to cleaning out the pigeon area, if you don’t already know, glove, glasses, and mask up as pigeon poop is highly dangerous to your health.
You don't want to breathe in that stuff.
it's allergenic!
Trashy people then I guess. What is dirty can be made clean and not everyone gets sick from things that are dangerous
@@Youdidsept11 It's like bat guano--which is very dangerous to breathe. Mouse droppings harbor Hanta Virus which is very dangerous. There's no point in taking chances with your health. It has nothing to do with being "trashy."
Crab apple very sour, makes great jelly, blooms beautiful in spring.
I think the bell tower would make a great fairytale wedding suite.
I can see hundreds of electric votives or tea lights in all those nooks. Perhaps interspersed with individual blossoms of the brides favorite flowers. Truly magical! Whatever you do will be wonderful.
Great idea! The pigeonnier is definitely a unique structure that we want to invest in 😊
I imagine remote control flameless candles in the pigeon nesting boxes to create the most romantic honeymoon suite ever!
You two are so charismatic, chateau life truly fits you! I can’t even imagine all the repairs and upkeep. Fabulous job!
Maybe little candles in all the pigeon holes, for a magical, romantic wedding suite? The garden is such a fabulous project - what great work, uncovering the wall.
The terrace is so lovely! It’s amazing! Such strong beautiful symmetry in your garden. It took so much work to create that in the time it was built. Uncovering it was literally discovering treasure.
Go Daphne! Go Daphne! Girl power! Ian you rock too!
The pigeon tower would make a great play area for children during weddings...
This really is a fairytale chateau. It's amazing, inspiring, and gorgeous - a perfect reflection of the current stewards.
The curiosity of what you might find really gets your energy going!
I suggest that you get an arborist to help you decide which trees to keep on the terrace and how best to trim them. What a great find!
Surely people can sleep anywhere they don’t have to wreck your pigeon house That is a very unique feature that most people don’t have on their states. You’ve sold yourself more into the wedding motif than restoring your château and the grounds. Once destroyed no one will rebuild it
So cool to uncover the walled terrace! Can't wait to see the Marie Antoinette film, unfortunately I'm in the states! Keep up the vision of the gardens, Chateau and Pigionery , as I know you two will bring new life and beauty to those areas.❤
Love the feel of this video, its the perfect mix of epic cinematography, never ending projects, and the silly lovely caring energy you bring. Im so excited for the journey! The way Sebastian talks about taking care of the building but giving it something special is just so endearing, I hope someday there will be funds to create that vision and artistry. I don't know why I connected to that building even in your first video, it just opens the mind to dreams and possibilities Ian hearing you explore the comments ideas is great, it can be a running gag for ever lol Seeing how Daphne touches the plants like a pet, just makes me feel we are in safe hands :)
It's amazing how much you guys are accomplishing weekly. Going to be incredible to look back a year from now and see how much you've done. Loving each episode ☺️
When eventually finished, you will have the most beautiful French garden and you've made a dashing start. Mes compliments!
my daughter and i enjoy watching these together when we can and love the place.
That is so wonderful to hear! We love that you two can share an experience like that 🥰 Thank you for watching!
My heart!! You two are causing me to swoon with those video skills. Watching the time lapse was seriously epic. Daphne’s spirit is so pure and lovable🥰
Another wonderful episode. The symmetry of your chateau and gardens is astounding. The area you discovered matches the oval shape of your front entrance, surrounded by big, round evergreens. You just discovered the same in this part of the garden. Maybe you can clear more trees and brush to define the shape of the evergreens. Try to use the cut down trees for firewood. The Pethericks ( Chateau de Basmaignée) said that firewood runs at 450 Euro per cubic meter. They make their fire wood from trees that needed to be cleared out of their forrest. Can’t wait for next weeks episode. Have a happy and productive week.
Also a wood chipper for mulching!
I love that you like my (and others) idea of the flame torch thingy for weeds!
Allways excited to see what is happening!
🙀Awesome transformation!! Great work guys!! Can’t wait to watch Marie Antoinette!😍 Life is short…….don’t skimp on the french butter!!😋💖
The “cherry tree” is a crabapple. They are beautiful in bloom! You can eat the apples, but they are disgusting and they’re mainly used for jams instead of synthetic pectin
Thank you for solving the mystery! 😄 We fully trust that they are disgusting, but they smelled delicious!
Thank you for sharing such beautiful history and landscape with all of us...Your love for each other is evident and always brings a smile to my face. I am glad you have each other to help through the discoveries and renovations.
I love listening to your voices. So quiet and smooth without the drama. Lovely.
How nice that you found each other again after going your own way for such a long time. I am thrilled for you both.
OMG I love Sebastian that's exactly how these beautiful buildings be treated and revamp using existing features
Hello Suzanne 👋 How are you doing today?
Isn’t he a great architect? 😄
Garden tip, use a weed burner. I live in CO and have used one for years to control weeds in large areas. It’s basically a propane tank, a flame thrower attachment, on a small hand truck cart so you can easily drag it around the property and not hand carry a propane tank! It works great, just can’t do it on a windy day. I really enjoy your channel, you both do great work.
Discovering the terraces and the established trees are a wonderful find 💎
This was so beautiful, the reveal of the wall and the trees was breathtaking! And I would like to say, since the pigeon tower has that cool ladder, it would make a perfect little ode to beauty and the beast if it had a section turned into a library wall 💕
Making your own mulch and a composite area is so cost effective such great finds so many plans exciting
How exciting! Oh man, 6 months! Well, patience is a virtue, as they say😊
Watched Marie Antoinette on the weekend and realised very quickly where they filmed a few of the scenes. Loved seeing the chateau in the show. Really enjoy watching your videos. Love from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤
Is it on Netflix or Amazon
love Sebastian's fairy-tale-suite for the pigeon-tower - no matter if it's possible to realize now or later ❤
I look forward to you videos every week! I love that you are still discovering hidden areas in your chateau. Your energy is contagious!
I really really love the facade of your Chateau.
Hello Karen 👋 How are you doing today?
Great job. Sending hugs and support from California
I'm trying to learn French and I'm watching ALL your videos to try and bring my hearing (and understanding) up to speed. Love the channel!
Ian is right! So cool! I love the idea of using the sticks and twigs from the clearing for wattle fencing for garden beds. Not so much for the formal garden, but if you set up a kitchen garden near the cottage you are living in, they would be totally appropriate. Excited about all the progress! ❤️😊
Such a great find! Step by step, you're uncovering, discovering, and restoring! The weed-eating flame thrower is actually a strategy I've seen on other Chateau sites, such as Chateau de La Lande.
That terrace is a great discovery. It shows how much maintenance such a property needs. Do you remember the terrace when you visited your grandfather in the past?
As a child, I was never allowed to play back there. There has always been a small piece of the terrace by the gate, but it was assumed to be only about 10 ft long (because that’s where the brush got thick). It was very surprising to discover it and even more surprising of how beautiful the space is turning out to be 😊
Y’all have quickly became my new favorite channel on KZhead. Hands down. You both are living my dream!!!!
Also check & make sure the keystone of the tower hasnt moved prior to the roofing. I love your channel very much!
I don’t know what the French word would be, but I could imagine a Folly being right there. Usually those types of buildings would overlook the gardens. As an aside, thank you for taking us on your incredible journey of restoring such a beautiful family treasure!
It’s somehow a relief to know that this project is in such capable hands 👏
That would be such a great place for a wedding area. Especially with the trees in the background.
Just a tip for growing strong tall trees- bury a 2 to 3 foot PVC pipe next to the trees and only pour water in the pipe. That causes the roots to dig deep for the water and creates healthy strong trees. Worked well on my cypresses. I am so excited to see the show filmed at your chateau! You both are such hard workers but it is truly paying off. Until next time! ❤
OMG! I love watching you guys. Please keep filming everything. Can't wait to see what's next.
What a wonderful find you two! That terrace will look so beautiful when it’s all cleared out and would be a perfect spot to have a summer outside wedding under the trees. A wedding night or honeymoon suite would be great in the pigeon room with a spiral staircase which would make it so romantic. You will get there sooner than you think. Keep up the hard work it will definitely be worth it.❤😊
Hello Darlene 👋 How are you doing today?
Thank you!😊 As we complete more work we complete in the garden, our dreams and ideas get bigger! We appreciate your ideas too ❤️
Love the idea for the pigeon tower. I hope all goes well fixing the leaky roof and clearing the gutters.
I'm so glad I found your YT channel! The videos are so well done and you both are so inspiring. I know it's a tremendous amount of hard work. I'm loving being allowed on your journey and discoveries!
I am so excited that the wall is uncovered. I can’t wait to see what lies beyond that wall. Watching your series is so much fun.
Every new video make me so so more proud of you auntie!! I miss you every single day. Good job keep up the hard/good work!
You two are an amazing team and work so well together. I can't get over all that you have accomplished in such a short time. Well done! It's amazing all of the wonderful trees that you are finding too.
I look forward to these videos every Monday. I feel like I'm going on an adventure with you to discover all of the chateau's secrets!
That is exactly what we hope you and our other viewers would say 🥰 See you next week!
I Hope you would have a chance to restore the garden terrace with its wall and stairs! It would be an amazing place! Good luck with all your projects!
Such an interesting life you have. Hard work, but good work.
So exciting! The terrace and garden are going to be so beautiful!
Wonderful work…thanks for taking us on the journey with you.
Revealing the elements of the formal gardens is really interesting. Your time lapse is excellent for showing the before and after. I wish you the best of situations with your roofs. And the pigeon tower transformation will be an interesting challenge. (Can you run strings of small lights between all the pigeonholes rather than pierce the roof?) I agree with Tracy that groundcovers like creeping thyme and chamomile might be very useful additions to your plans.
Goodmorning guys,lovely way to start the day with a fresh episode of yours, thanks again,have a good one!! ❤️
Thank you! Have a wonderful day 💕
I finally caught up. Just finished watching some of the older videos.
I'm amazed at all the progress you have made with just you two. Lovely results for all your hard work.
Always exciting to find treasures in the garden. Looking forward to seeing the new trees planted. Thanks for sharing.
Your garden terrace and stone wall are amazing discoveries I can not wait to see the path ways and the trees planted just wonderful what you are doing with the Chateau.
I alwalys wait your videos like christmas! 😅 And I 100% get Daphne's passion about this projekts. It's so hart warming, and inspareting. For the wedding suit, I really support the library theme idea.
Really enjoy watching your progress. I'm hoping your viewers increase. Keep up the good work, doing a great job.
Hello Phyllis 👋 how are you doing today?
Small fig trees, the ones I bought in the USA are only about a foot tall and I got figs off them the first year, seven I think😂 so jealous of how easy figs grow over there! So enjoy watching you both and your beautiful chateau! Keep up the great work!
This half-arch at the end of the garden, which you just revealed by cutting the trees along the wall - would be a really nice picknick spot. Just imagine the vista from there. Maybe flank the arch with tall grasses and wild flowers, so that a small lawn in the middle is protected by them, giving you a bit of a safari feeling, while the view towards the Chateau and the French garden is still open…
The garden discoveries are very exciting!
I just love the wonderful discoveries on the grounds and can't wait to see the development of the gardens and new terrace area. Everything is so beautiful and you are both doing such a magnificent job! Best wishes always 🥰🤩🤗
So exciting to be uncovering parts of the past of you beautiful grounds x
I think it would be amazing to have a pigeoneer up and running as they once were. Of course I get why no one wants to do that, but it could be fun and they make good fertilizer and I hear they are tasty LOL 😅 Wouldn't it be amazing to have a bank account as big as ones dreams for the chateau! It's nice to see a young couple have desires to bring back the grandeur of this beautiful estate.
We appreciate the use of the pigeonnier and have not decided on what the future of the structure will be, but we like to explore our options. If the tower is turned back into its original purpose, then we would still have to invest a bit of money to bring it up to par. We will probably make a decision in the next year or so to prevent further degradation. Thank you for watching 😊
Deeply enjoy your videos. Love the Dove House and Terrace. Thank you so much for sharing your remarkable journey with all of us.
Do you ever get upset at each other? You seem so easy going together! :) Well, nice discovery, more work on your plate but I can think of your chateau in a couple of small years and it will be awesome! Keep going on! i love watching you work in harmony and smiling! 🌷🌺🌸
I can't wait to see you have figs from your garden and have outdoor weddings by the fountain. Love your videos
That's a really cool pigeon house That way they could never go hungry always had eggs to eat and pigeon is to cook 🍻
I can envision candles in the little pigeon holes. That would really make it magical 😊
I now have my entire family watching this channel and we love it, will tune into the series production you recommended cant have enough period pieces to watch.
This whole series is freaking exciting! Im so happy this was in my recommendations. have been watching each video religiously for the last 2 days whilst wfh!! So, so goooooooood!!!
It is so THRILLING to make all these little discoveries!!! I can hardly wait to see the finished terrace. So happy for you two!
@@lucaangelo197 All is well. I live an hour outside of Orlando. Happy holidays to you!
How wonderful it's looking!
Fig trees grow VERY quickly, depending on the climate. We bought a fig tree that was smaller than the one you were looking at, and we had figs the size of apples after just a few years. But … every bird, possum, squirrel, etc will be up in your fig tree, eating the heck out of the figs. Around other trees you can leave offerings (like nuts and seeds) so that the animals will eat that instead, but you cannot bribe the animals away from figs. 😅
Thank you for the tip, Samantha 😊 We love that you provide offerings as a bribe to your furry friends! We will have to give your method a try, but it is Ian who will likely be claiming the trees and eating the fruit 😆
Could we possibly be seeing a wedding for the both of you at the chateau?😁❤❤
That semi circled terrace looks like it was built with the garden plots. Would love to have seen it when it was first landscaped. It was probably a bit like a mini Versaille with buxus hedging grown in patterns. I know it probably comes at great cost but would it not be worth having a landscape architect draw up some plans for the garden? You guys are so lovely together. The film production is delightful. You seem unflappable.
Great couple. Imagine uncovering all this history❤
Can’t wait for the next week video 🎉😍😍
That terrace is going to be beautiful! I can't wait!
Oh my God the wall is huge the area it surrounds is big, I can't wait to see it finished and what you end up doing with the terrace. The cypress trees are going to be nice they are a beautiful tree. Well done that was back breaking work. Love from N.Y.
It’s always good to hear from you 🏰
Wow what a difference that will make
The pigeon nooks should be used for a momento space for each couple married there to leave some small token with their names