HOW I BOUGHT A CHATEAU WHEN I WAS ONLY 29!
2024 ж. 13 Мам.
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Escape to the chateau with ’The Chateau Diaries’ 🏰
In 'Sundays at the Chateau', chatelaine Stephanie answers all your questions about life in the 16th century Chateau de Lalande, in the heart of rural France ❤️
This is the story of how she originally bought the chateau at the age of 29...
Hello fellow chateau lovers! This is the first time that I'm making a video to answer your questions directly, so please feel free to leave (constructive!) feedback, and let me know if there's any chateau-based subject that you'd like me to talk about in a future video. Thanks for watching! 💛
The Chateau Diaries Absolutely love this , what would I like to see is your rooms and the stories behind them , your gardens and showcase your beautiful furniture , we will live our fantasy through you 💛💛💛
Thank you for those ideas! I'm making notes of lots of topics for future videos :)
Ok, a ghost video is in my list!
Would love to do this but worry about Pension and old age and health care - what is that all like in France for an ex Pat ?
The Chateau Diaries I am up with the dog at 3am and your channel came up on my recommendation list- and I’m afraid I’m going to be up the rest of the night catching up on episodes! Thank you for sharing your home and story ❤️
If I am honest, I used to be sad that French chateaux were bought by foreigners because I thought maybe we, French people, were loosing a little bit of our culture and patrimony in the process. However, seeing you so in love with the place, honoring it, restoring it. It completely changed my view on things. Chateaux belong to passionate people who can preserve this heritage. Thanks for doing it
She is half French, her mum is French and she spent school holidays in France with her mother's family. But, I think anyone who will take care of these homes and can afford them should own them. The world is not flat, it is round and so.....
@@lorrygeewhizzbang9521 Yh I’m part Irish and the rest is welsh and English, the castles are beautiful, and I’m my town some Americans wanted to take our 600 year old market hall and put it in America!!!!!!!!!!! Luckily national trust saved it, but maybe some charities could buy up the castles and help save them?
@@lorrygeewhizzbang9521 I’m American and I don’t have that viewpoint. I could understand totally about preserving one’s history and culture. And “keeping it in the family” so to speak. And it’s also about practicality. There’s millions of us. We don’t all think the same.
@@GEJ310 oh my gosh just last night i was googling if there were any old manors or historic homes where I live, (washington state US) and i found ONE that was built in 1901 by a wealthy financier that bought a stately home in ENGLAND and had it dismantled and brought over on SHIPS.. AHHHHH!!! The original building was much much older by a few centuries. It looks a lot like the red brick house in this video. The home is Called thornewood castle. I’m sorry on behalf of America.
The positive out of this is that the building stands and its European history and origins are documented and not disregarded
What an inspiring story. It was very French for the former owner to invite you in to stay in the home before buying. That was very honourable and kind of him. I'm glad you got it! What a gem.
It's good story telling. But actually the first buyer at asking price is legally bound to get the house in France. You can't raise the stakes.
You should create on online course teaching other wanna be chateau owners how to buy and renovate. It could bring in the revenue you need to restore the place!
That’s a wonderful idea, but I’m not sure how I’d find the time! Maybe once I’m less busy in the winter I’ll be able to sit down and think about it, because it would be a lovely thing to do. 😊
First with her youtube channel, get it monetized.
@@TheChateauDiaries employ some one (experienced) to make it/agree a share of the profits ;)
@@amor797 youtube doesn't generate much. Courses can generate millions
@@TheChateauDiaries you could film yourself while renovating to save material for the course.
Your father’s painting is beautiful
What is the style of this painting called?
She should sell prints of her fathers painting. It's that good.
Which other painters do you like? The French impressionists like Renoir, Monet, Manet???
This question aims at "Drop it... "
Georgia Ludewig sorry what?
Stephanie, your honesty and transparency is what makes your personality so likeable. The information you shared with us about how you came to purchase this lovely estate is personal. Yes, of course everybody was dying to know how you pulled it off. Most people (me included) believed that you just came from a wealthy family. The truth is that you came from humble means and you are still grounded although you live in grandeur. Congratulations! Americans like me would call you the "unicorn" which makes you one in a million. Take care, David
Living in a chateau could make someone very unlikeable but you are an absolute delight. Love the videos you do
I thought I have seen all of your videos. I don't know how I missed this one Stephanie. You brought me to tears to my eyes. I could feel the love you have for the Chateau. you're precious, absolutely precious and Nick for being brave enough to take on a chateau. thank God for Michael for pushing you to start a KZhead. it's benefited so many people. A "HUGE! HEART FELT THANK YOU FOR BEING BRAVE ENOUGH TO ALLOW VOLUNTEERS & "ALL" OF US KZheadRS IN EVERY WEEK! Thank you from Ohio
Stephanie it’s so apparent how much you love your home. Your face just glows when you talk about it.
My mother just died of Alzheimer’s. Your parents were right that living in a beautiful place really helps them. It was so nice of your parents to devote so much of their lives blessing those residents.
@@itsmyparty4637 So?
@@itsmyparty4637 It is not a pleasant business
Stephanie, this video made me cry tears of joy. As a 27 year old woman I am so proud of 29 year old you for making your dreams become a reality. You are so inspiring and I absolutely love your outlook on life. Thank you for sharing it with us.
"Doing it Ourselves" asked me to join your blog...so hear I am!
That's how I came to start watching Stephanie too. Love the family atmosphere where everyone is welcome, loved and honored for the talents they bring to the table.
Same with me. Wonderful programs.
Their friendship and enthusiasm is catchy. I'm very glad they share their lives. One more elusive and silent "friend" who wishes them luck and joy in all they do.
I was very touched by your explanation about why and how you bought the castle... Because I've experienced the same to a much smaller scale as a single mother restauring a 'grange-a-porteau-indre' farm.. Nobody wanted to follow me nor had the same dream so... I've been doing it on my own! Never give up dreams.. Well done Stéphanie
You my lovely Stephanie, are the sunshine, the soul, and the glue of this wonderful chateau family! Your personality is a balm for the soul. Love your videos so much!
Beauty is good for everyone. That’s a brilliant concept.
I had no idea. What a kind and compassionate project your parents took on. They obviously gave you a good role model. What a lovely story.
Wow, I'm absolutely honest here I never got so excited watching other people's life. All the things that you said in this video is damn very inspiring and encouraging! I just discovered this channel yesterday, and without even thinking so much just pressed the subscribe button. I'm right now just turning 18 this year, unlike the other friends and classmates, I have an unique goal that I have this kind of fairytale vision of life too. I told this to many of my friends, and usually the responds are always the same, either they think it's very fancy or they say they prefer to buy the modest items rather than just live in a fairytale story like my dream. Some also say that when it comes to dream, some people will make it and some will have to be sacrificed in order to help the lucky one, a simple matter of working hard play hard is a thing that we can't rely on. After listening into your story, I'm very happy because there's any in other side of the world who already succesfully made my dream comes true. I do believe that all the hard works would probably not always pay me well, but I think if I never try then I'll never know. Since the beginning of this year, I have been busy making money, you know college is about to come and I bring so many expectations from fams and friends, but rather than studying so hard for college I would prefer to learn skills that can bring me money. Thank you so much for sharing this to us, to me especially Stephanie! You're very charm, great story-teller, and beautiful. Always love the way you talk. I hope all goes well, and I'm really hopeful when I'm eventually in my 25 or 26 , I will have enough money to give a visit to your chateau and be a volunteer there! Keep up the great work, I'll ask my friends to subscribe to this channel so that you can generate more income! Lots of LOVE, can't wait to see your channel reach a larger audience :)
One would think that when one is faced with a beautiful, spirited and lovely girl with her own fairy tale castle, one might feel a little stab of the green eyed monster but you my dear girl are bright as the sun and so naturally warm and engaging. What a fabulous chateau you have and so pleased it went to someone like you who fully deserves it. I wish you all the happiness and success in the world. Love your chateau vlogs as well. x
NorthAngel30 Leather I second that👍🏼
Adorable young woman and born to live in a chateau. My favourite chateau owner of them all.
Yes, I love her and her mum! In fact, I am a fan of the whole show, and all the Brits who have their own Chateau- their stories and journeys are incredibly inspiring. During this Covid-19 pandemic; I'm strongly considering using my savings to buy a chateau instead of saving ridiculous amounts just to be able to afford to buy a small house in London!
What a wonderfully special comment, your way with words is delightful. This is the most expressive comment I have read to date online. Not only was the spirit with which you wrote so very evident but I am so very sure you were smiling as you typed.
@@suzanneedmonds1566 Thank you so much, you are very sweet! Yes this family certainly makes me smile. They are warmth, light and life in a world that is falling down around us. I love them, especially Mummy! x
What a strong connection you had with your father It is amazing He was really a very talented wise man
I found this channel by accident, but what a happy accident! I adore everything about your story and your home.
This isn't just a story, it is a story of success. Bravo Stephanie, Nick and Michael. 💖
I love your story. I always wanted to live in France from the time I learned French in high school (in Canada). Several years later, with a husband and two children, my dream came true at an 18th Century estate in Provence. Bravo, you, for living your dream.
Gorgeous! You're living my dream life! I fixed up an old farmhouse and it was amazing. I feel your pain about running out of money, that little farm ran me out of $70,000 pretty quick. My partner was cheating on me at the time and ran off with the girl so repairing the home helped repair my self esteem as well. 590 000 pounds is a good deal for that home, most chateau's are in the millions and in desperate conditions not worth repairing due to the intense derelict conditions. Congratulations!
I stumbled into this video totally by accident and I watched every single second, enraptured by your enthusiasm. You are remarkable, Stephanie. Not only are you one of the most passionate and charismatic people I've ever seen, but your love for your home is infectious and inspiring. Thank you for being you.
You’re radiant. Love how you speak with soul.
It's easy when you are rich.
@@clincpb8903 That makes no sense.
@@clincpb8903 I speak with soul about loving my family and my life. I am not rich. Just love what you have 😘
Beautiful story, great risk taker and creative person that truly is why this chateau needed you.
I said this elsewhere, but I love the situation you're creating. Especially a family of friends. That is obviously a joy. I hope you continue to welcome volunteers. You people make me forget the every day and realize there are ways to escape it.
I’ve never commented on a KZhead video before but I loved hearing your story so much, and I very much admire your passion and what you have done and your wonderful attitude to life.
You Sound fantastic, such a good storyteller, you should have your own TV program! Lovely story, keep the good work😀👍♥️
Thanks so much!
I had a prejudgment when I first started watching and like you with the house I felt something meaningful and carried and watching. I'm glad I did. Fabulous story - so pleased you share it. All the best. Mark
I love everything you just talked about and your community ethos is what the world needs more of 💖
I thought you were whimsical and frivolous until I saw this video. You are very much a person of integrity, passion and determination. As a Francophile, I have always wanted to live in France and now you have shown me the way. Au revoir Madam
I have to say this!!!!.... your chateau is truely beautiful...but your own beauty makes it glow...its so lucky to have found you!!!! Xx
I love your story Stephanie. This is truly a dream that doesn't come true for many. You have the ambition, drive & spirit to make it all happen!
Wow! You enthusiasm for the place really perspires in the video, that's so inspiring!!! I only have one question, can we volunteer to come and help during the summer? (sorry if you talked about it before, I just discovered your channel with this video, and subscribed at once!)
Hello Marion, je ne savais pas que tu regardais aussi cette chaîne (je ne me souviens pas que tu en aies parlé sur ta chaîne) je suis abonnée à vos chaînes respectives car vous êtes toutes deux inspirantes, positives et toujours enthousiastes pour commencer de nouveaux projets et apprendre en chemin!
Her enthusiasm perspires? 😅😂🤣
What the marquis proposed you left me speechless ! You look so passionate about this place, and its history. Bienvenue en France 🇫🇷
It takes far more than money to have done and be doing what you are doing Stephanie BRAVA!!. Each and every video holds such fascination and charm. You are a joy and an inspiration :-)
How wonderful!!! You’re are in fact living a beautiful dream, giving the rest of us hope for the same. I wish you all the best! Please keep posting your lovely videos. 🤗
You have such a lovely infectious spirit - even if I have no desire to live in a chateau, I instantly knew I would enjoy following you along on your journey.
I am over the moon that i found your channel Stephanie!! You was my absolute favourite on Escape to the chateau DIY. Look forward to more videos!!
Wow - what a gift to have found your channel! I live in the desert of Tucson, which does have its own weird charm, but NOTHING COMPARES TO THE BEAUTY OF YOUR CHATEAU AND YOUR ENCHANTING FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I love your story 😍 So touching to see how passionate and determined you were to have a chateau and how happy it made you - and still does. So beautiful and inspiring story, thank you! 💕
Just found this vlog. You are so genuine and adorable that I have to follow. And now I have a bunch of vlogs to catch up on! Stay safe, 😘
Not sure why this vid was in my feed but I was captured by your storytelling and stayed the whole way through. Congrats on the Chateau!
you tell your story beautifully - thank you for sharing!
All truly great things are usually run by a truly great person, you are that person here Stephanie, I watch lots of KZhead but your channel is truly great on so many levels. Entertainment, People watching, Decorations, Problem Solving, the list is endless, but as others say you are the inspiration and glue which holds it all together! I just love you, and your dear Mum, plus Philip particularly! I learn so much without trying to, I never tire of your channel because your enthusiasm is like Niagara, it just keeps coming! Love you so much, a very special smile too! x
And they lived happily ever after........more please, lots more, I live a pretty isolated life in a pretty basic two bedroom apartment in the basement of my daughters house and tend my grandchildren all week. Watching you takes me away to where I’d love to be but can’t. I’d have loved to see each room from bare bones to now but hey ho I love living vicariously through your videos. 🥰
I’m happy you enjoy joining our adventures. How lovely that you live with your family 💛 I will try to make future videos showing the ‘before’ photos of our renovations. It’s quite shocking to see how bad it was!
Stephanie, what a great story! I admire your passion and you’re drive. You set your goals and achieved them. I admire that.
I’m impressed by Stephanie’s honestly and awareness re what motivates her passion and keeps her plugging away. Very enjoyable.
You have soo much passion ,and positive energy , well done!! and Happy New Year!!
You are an amazing woman! Loved to hear your story and I fell in love with the chateau too!!!
Fabulous vid! Really enjoyed watching. I love the way you took the fantasy out of your story and and made it so real and doable for those who would like to embark on a similar dream.
Thank you so very much for sharing your story. This means so much on so many levels. Blessings.
I enjoyed every second of your dream. I can almost imagine myself in your shoes. Thanks for the share, it was delightful.
This whole episode gave me shivers! I am so impressed with how you decided how you wanted your life, and made it happen. Well done, you truly are an inspiration to us all.
Stephanie, the joy in your face during this was beautiful to behold. Thank heavens you held on to your dream!!! Xxx
What a fascinating story, thank you for sharing!
Love Love Love! How inspiring and positive you are! It does so good to see someone living her dream and being so happy! May everything always just work perfectly out for you! :)
i love your fathers painting of the house you grew up in, it's beautiful. Thank for sharing all things chateau, it's my comfort go to xxxxx
I love how tenacious you are about this home. I share that passion and am currently saving for my own “Life & Love Project”. Looking forward to discovering more of your journey!
Your Vlog has become my daily fix. Just love your attitude to life and the many fabulous characters that you have visiting. Hope to stay with you in June this year.
Stephanie, I loved your story and the history of your family. I too loved ready fairy tales and the first time we went to France all I wanted was to see were the castles. It was so touching how you were allowed to buy the chateau. I can’t wait to see all your videos. 💜
What a nice story! Just happened across this channel and really enjoyed the video. Thank you and best of luck to you! Stay well and safe in these trying times.
I would love to see the rooms where your volunteers stay and I really love all your blogs, your a beautiful story teller . Thank you so much for sharing your lovely life and chateau
So inspiring! And I love that you were able to maintain a platonic relation with nick too! Ur such a beautiful and warm person. Thanks for this channel.
You are so engaging and your videos and stories delight my eyes and ears! I intend to binge watch them all from the beginning while I am self isolating at home here in Australia. This is giving me such joy and escapism thank you for sharing this insight into your beautiful life 😍🌷🌿
Amazing I just find your channel today and I so love it😍 thank you for sharing your beautiful life🤗❤
Lovely! What a wonderful story! It was destiny.. thankyou for sharing. Love from here in Southern Australia
I still enjoy hearing this story. You should write a script about your start and evolution of Laland and get it done into a series/ film. At least write it up as a book and self publish on Amazon etc. Even publish a book about your father ‘s art. Loved the Xmas wrapping paper you made from your father s medieval painting.❤️
Enjoyed. Fascinating history of how you bought it. Love these stories and historical homes.
How marvellous that I have stumbled across your channel! by accident! Loved watching you on the programme 'Escape to the Chateau, DIY'. Looking forward to catching up on your back videos 😊💖🇬🇧
I too let my tea get cold while watching this video! It was totally worth it!!! Your description and enthusiasm made me feel part of a fairy tale! ❤🏰
You are an enchantress. You speak with such enthusiasm and passion, and I could listen to you for hours. What a beautiful story you’ve shared. I can’t wait to hear more.
What a delightful time to watch these diaries. I love all of the ones I watched, and I will be going to the computer to watch more. THANK YOU
I absolutely love everything about your channel! I especially adore the little history bits that you add in. You definitely are the intended caretaker of that gorgeous place. I am so grateful that you not only lovingly restore but also respect and honor the past. Thank you so much for sharing your journey.
Lovely to hear you talk about the chateau with such fondness, perfect for a lazy Sunday can’t wait for next week x
Thank you!
I love the sincere joy on your face when you talk about the chateau! How wonderful that you found the perfect place!
I really enjoyed hearing the story of how you ended up there. I find this channel very relaxing as I am going through stressful and emotional circumstances.
Love watching and learning about you and this beautiful Château
That is just incredible. It pays to be determined! I’m so happy for you. I just subscribed hoping I’ll see some tours of all the rooms and the grounds. Thank you for sharing 😊
I posted a tour of the chateau yesterday 😊 You should be able to find it on my channel page, under recent uploads
This is my favourite channel on KZhead. I love the whole story, your passion, your poshness but so down to earth and real (thats a compliment by the way). Keep doing what you do. You are an inspiration
Thank you for your courage (to the both of you) and lovely joyfull personality! Thank you for sharing! Good luck and lots of laughter, M
The Marquis sounds like a very decent man. Rare find!
Sydney Wood, noblesse oblige.
You are such a great storyteller! Very natural and eloquent. You have done an amazing job on the chateau and I am sure it will only get better ;)
Thank you so much!
I really enjoyed your story. I could feel the sincerity. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Oh this is a dream!!! So happy for you, it’s beautiful!
You can real feel the passion she has for the Chateau!!! Great video
I would love to see more of the other spaces in the Chateau. Bedrooms etc. You are one lucky girl to be able to find your dream and live it!
Thanks! I will definitely make videos about the rooms 😊 I do feel very lucky to live here, and to be able to live with such lovely people.
Wendy Panozzo I’d love to know more about what percentage she pays in taxes each year and whether the French government allows for a reduction in taxes for rehabbing historic properties.
I am so envious! You had me at the pictures from the Ladybird Cinderella book! I read that book until it was tattered-and the three ballgowns (each more beautiful than the last!) were my favorite. Good luck, a great example of going for your dreams in a big way!
I absolutely LOVE this video! Thank you so much for sharing your expirience with this! I;ve been wanting to buy/build a castle for myself since I was 15, thinking of it not only as a dream but as a possible thing! Obviously everyone ever has told me that's impossible and so forth and there have been times when the realisation of how difficult that would be has put me down and made me doubt the possibility of it but seeing this video and hearing your story has made me so happy and optimistic! I am also so very happy for you! That you made your dream become a reality! THANK YOU! all the best wishes from Germany! -Silvia
This was so satisfying to watch, I feel I'll enjoy the videos even more now knowing the story behind how you came to live in the Chateau!
What a great story love it cant wait till Thursdays to watch you all. Thankyou Stephanie.xx
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Beautiful, enchanting story well told!
Amazing story! Love your energy and look forward to seeing more of it! :D
Watched you for ages and it was lovely to hear your story from the beginning. X
Thank, Kerry!
you can make a lot of money renting the space outside for weddings, the scenery is beautiful, also you can rent to film productions as well :)
So BEAUTIFUL! YOU are the perfect person to owe this Beautiful Chateau! It was made for YOU! LOVE from Chicago!
I love your story! I can totally feel your vibe and love for this place. I really hope to be like you one day. Inspiring!
Hello Stephanie! You did a wonderful job telling your first adventure at LaLande. I'm so glad you are still happy and stubborn after all these years. You are blessed to have so many loving friends, I think it's your positive, humorous personality that makes others love you. I look forward to each vlog you make! Have a great week! -Debra
It's definitely my friends and family who make life at Lalande so much fun. And an ability to laugh at the (inevitable!) crises 🙂
Your parents seem like really interesting people- the book story is probably a bit tough but the risk they took on that project is inspiring. That painting your dad did- wow.