Living in the Loire
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2023: Game Over
Brook takes us on a ramble chat reviewing the highs and lows of 2023. Sometimes it's felt like a game show juggling our daily life and broadcasting it online as content. Chasing down likes and subscribers like treasures in The Crystal Maze!
We hope you all got through Christmas unscathed and like us, are looking positively at the new horizon that is 2024!
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The Château Hunters: Abandoned Villandry Gardens with the EcoFlow Delta 2 #AD
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#EcoFlow #SolarGenerator #PowerStation #BlackFriday #BestPortablePowerStation Lighten your loved ones with power and joy. Save up to £1100 off from 15th November! Check out the links below and use my code to get an extra 5% off all deals EcoFlow's official website: uk.ecoflow.com/pages/christmas-sale?aff=184& 5% off Code: LivingintheLoire Join the channel to get access to this film NOW (ad free...
Teamwork makes the DREAM WORK! Re-wiring and insulating an old French house #AD
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An office space has urgently become a priority as we take on more freelancing work. Brook begins building stud walls to insulate the future office. Taking out the old electrics means the inevitable rewiring of half the house, enter Rebecca the electrician! There are some new arrivals to the homestead too... #AD FlexiSpot (E7 Pro): bitly.ws/Zd5A FlexiSpot Black Friday Sale: bit.ly/47q0TrV #Flexi...
The reality is this...
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Explaining the reality of our situation in today's video. #AD Thank you to Sunday Natural for gifting us the supplements shown in the video. After taking them for three weeks, I have genuinely found my gut health and energy levels have improved. If you're interested to find out more, do check out the website via this link and use code LIVINGINTHELOIRE10: www.sunday.fr/?Social-Infl&FR_UNT_INFL_N...
Trust the Process | Cleaning 100 Year Old Traditional French Barn
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Something a bit different to start in this video. Sometimes it's good to write down my thoughts and feelings. This is an expression of what happiness means to me, whilst I have been working on my creative outlet, pottery. Not everything works out and that's okay. I continue with a bigger job than I had anticipated by pressure washing all the algae off the barn structure. Quite satisfying to do,...
WHAT have I done now?! The start of the bathroom renovation.
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We're going in the house! We haven't shown much inside our house recently which Brook explains about as he starts a new project which could be the start of a very big transformation. If you like the channel and you want more we have opened up Channel Memberships! Click the Join button above this description to see all the perks and sign up: czcams.com/channels/XZd662oTjWjD0_4KO7FFNw.htmljoin If...
They are going to LOVE this!
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In this video Brook attempts to make a simple outdoor kitchen for our young boys, using only materials lying around under the barn. To put it politely he is a inexperienced wood worker but this will be good practice before he begins tackling some bigger projects. We also have opened up Channel Memberships! Click the Join button above this description to sign up. (La Dame and Le Roi tiers only) ...
NOTHING will go to waste! Preparing the barn and garden on our homestead in France
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There is a lot of garden prep in today's video as we make space to create a play area and outdoor kitchen for our little helpers. The homemade compost for next year is already looking good. The swimming pool has seen better days and the old barn beams are cut up a little unconventionally. We also have opened up Channel Memberships! You can check out the next video NOW before anyone else by beco...
The ONE THING I can do is THIS! | French Barn Restoration
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Anyone who is a regular to the channel will know that Brook is a pointing machine! The barn renovation continues in this daily style format. Brook talks about how he really feels free and how to stay safe when working with lime. We also have opened up Channel Memberships! You can check out the next video NOW before anyone else by becoming a channel member, plus there are no ads! Click the Join ...
We can't believe it's finally happening! | Barn restoration in rural France
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A big week for us! The barn restoration continues as the rotten beam got replaced with a new truss plus removal of the old ones was quite dramatic! Plus Brook continues pointing the other side of the barn wall. Recent storms have blown loads of greengages off the trees so we set about harvesting and preserving several batches. Rebecca makes jam, crumble and tries dehydrating some too. If you'd ...
Tour the Loire: Richelieu to Chinon on the Cyrusher Kommoda e-bike
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Join Brook on a historic cycle route along an old railway line from Richelieu to Chinon on the Cyrusher Kommoda e-bike. If you’d like to find out more about the Cyrusher Kommoda click here if you live in France: cyrusher.fr/products/kommoda?sca_ref=4161309.H6clV2XDuT&sca_source=youtube3024 or here for the US: www.cyrusher.com/products/kommoda-ebike?sca_ref=4161314.XdBp0b6Lol&sca_source=youtube3...
Our rural life as a young family | Abandoned garden renovation
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The garden was one of the main reasons why we moved our family life to this area of rural France. We‘ve spent a lot of time tending to it over the last three years. It was very overgrown when we arrived so the first 12-18 months were really just clearing. Since then we have discovered old plants that were hidden and planted many new ones. It’s really starting to come together. If you enjoyed th...
I restored an ancient barn wall in ONE WEEK
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*TURN ON SUBTITLES FOR MORE INFORMATION* I set myself the challenge to restore the ancient barn wall in one week and I did it. Was it an absolutely mammoth job to complete alone? Yes. Was it worth it? Absolutely. We're really hoping to have this barn restored by the end of the summer so we can relax and entertain under it. It has so much potential. It's a huge space that has been neglected for ...
We harvest our potato experiment | Slow countryside life
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This week we harvested the first of our potatoes. Some of you may remember we tried an experiments this year comparing regular potatoes that had started sprouting with proper seed potatoes. The results are in! Rebecca also got the tomatoes in the beds. Some of the seedlings did not enjoy the pots they were potted up into and have barely grown in the last couple of months. We planted them out an...
Returning to the good life | Slow living in the French countryside
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The start of summer signals returning to the good life. We embrace our slow living ways with joy - weeding, harvesting, creating and getting the keys to our new shop! It’s an exciting time but the sudden increase in temperature forces a slower pace on us all. It is impossible to work in the heat of the midday sun and so we must also make time for rest. #slowliving #growyourown #homesteadingfami...
The beauty of the changing seasons | Slow living in the French countryside
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The beauty of the changing seasons | Slow living in the French countryside
The WONDER of this ABANDONED CHATEAU saved from ruin
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The WONDER of this ABANDONED CHATEAU saved from ruin
Finding happiness in everyday life | Slow, simple living
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Finding happiness in everyday life | Slow, simple living
My biggest frustration living in rural France | Preparing our homestead for summer
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My biggest frustration living in rural France | Preparing our homestead for summer
Does money bring happiness? | Planting for the future | Throwing on my pottery wheel
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Does money bring happiness? | Planting for the future | Throwing on my pottery wheel
Restoring the barn and building a homestead
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Restoring the barn and building a homestead
Are we running out of TIME? Building a HOMESTEAD in rural France
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Are we running out of TIME? Building a HOMESTEAD in rural France
Why we chose NOT to live off-grid
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Why we chose NOT to live off-grid
Dreaming of Martijn Doolaard
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Dreaming of Martijn Doolaard
New Lives in the Abandoned Chateau: I Escaped to do DIY in the Sun
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New Lives in the Abandoned Chateau: I Escaped to do DIY in the Sun
Replacing our Farmhouse Guttering
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Replacing our Farmhouse Guttering
THESE TWO JOBS should make our lives SO much easier! | Living in the Loire vlog
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THESE TWO JOBS should make our lives SO much easier! | Living in the Loire vlog
Pumpkin & Squash Harvest on our French Homestead [September 2022]
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Pumpkin & Squash Harvest on our French Homestead [September 2022]
The last days of summer: harvesting and preserving [Slow Living in August]
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The last days of summer: harvesting and preserving [Slow Living in August]
RESTORING our neglected 300-YEAR-OLD FARMHOUSE and garden [2 years in 24 minutes]
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RESTORING our neglected 300-YEAR-OLD FARMHOUSE and garden [2 years in 24 minutes]

Komentáře

  • @freeman61
    @freeman61 Před 3 dny

    July 2024, and have just enjoyed your journey in 25 minutes, you are so inspiring and creating such a wonderful life for your beautiful family. All the best from "Down Under"

  • @MohMoh-b9l
    @MohMoh-b9l Před 5 dny

    ❤ chakan sachions don la vie étouia vezate la chons co totrove une fame com voutri fame ❤

  • @MohMoh-b9l
    @MohMoh-b9l Před 5 dny

    ❤iliefo tous l'âme voutri fame sine fame courageour pouco é toperas àlatet si voutri pérennisé de toute vouter à 0:03 vie ❤

  • @MohMoh-b9l
    @MohMoh-b9l Před 5 dny

    ❤ vou vezate ligezonpe de toute liferanc one faronci é bonne courage pouco de courage avoue ❤

  • @selinab8532
    @selinab8532 Před 9 dny

    am hoping you still are doing videos while you're having a break from You Tubing, please give us something so we know that all are okay health wise would love to see more of the renovations looking forward to seeing you again

    • @LivingintheLoire
      @LivingintheLoire Před 9 dny

      We still post updates on Instagram. We're all fine. I've done a bit of filming but not much. Rebecca works from home all week, so unlike before, all our free time is spent together or with the children rather than editing videos. Unless you are rich or have a lot of savings, CZcams isn't a sustainable way to support a family of four.

  • @divake22
    @divake22 Před 9 dny

    Very impressive!

  • @allygolding3647
    @allygolding3647 Před 10 dny

    What an inspirational family you are ! Being happy is everything and whatever it is that makes us happy we must find and keep. Your children will thank you both for the initial giant steps you took! xx

  • @beyourownbeliever
    @beyourownbeliever Před 15 dny

    So beautiful 😍

  • @marykimberlyhayes
    @marykimberlyhayes Před 15 dny

    BRAVO! Embrace the Uncertainty.........You're doing a Grand Job!

  • @Humanprototype-wh8qr
    @Humanprototype-wh8qr Před 18 dny

    i am so moved by this video. i wish you the best of luck and even more strength. so much respect. you guys are so awesome.

  • @jmfs8738
    @jmfs8738 Před 19 dny

    Continued best wishes to you and your family. -Thanks for your authenticity. I’d really tired of the expectations I made for myself but couldn’t put my finger on the source of my funk. - Your sincere words and thoughtful family homestead-building threw up a mirror and caution flag for me. Almost a year later, I’ve changed my priorities, my health is beginning to improve, I’ve fallen in love with my community, and my home, garden and hobby-time are refreshed. I gave up most everything that gradually mattered more than the healthy, joyous life I’d begun. Back to basics now. Simple job and no bank account, but I breathe, feel and anticipate my life with less stress and more curiosity now than in the past decade. With gratitude - jf

  • @leannebrown170
    @leannebrown170 Před 22 dny

    The filming was great. Loved the flowers. A lot of hard work. Well done.

  • @azanpropertylalamusa
    @azanpropertylalamusa Před 23 dny

    Hi

  • @user-ut1uu1vf1d
    @user-ut1uu1vf1d Před 24 dny

    Please dont loose hope. You did a great job. Family do come first & the rest will fell into place.

  • @margaritalee1
    @margaritalee1 Před měsícem

    Love you video, looking for ward to more

  • @benjames648
    @benjames648 Před měsícem

    what visa did you apply for after brexit? is it the entrepeneur one? great job guys

    • @LivingintheLoire
      @LivingintheLoire Před 18 dny

      We arrived in France before Brexit so fortunately could skip the visa stage and just apply for a CdS

  • @juditaras65
    @juditaras65 Před měsícem

    No hay videos recientes..? Espero que esteis bien... Hasta pronto...!

  • @bloomsum
    @bloomsum Před měsícem

    Pioneers llike the days when your ancestors came to Canada and cleared the land to grow crops and build a home for their families. Only it was a lot harder, yet similar. I wish you luck as today the weather with climate change is a huge challenge. I support your efforts. God Bless.

  • @ludovica8221
    @ludovica8221 Před měsícem

    I miss your honest authentic voice

  • @PaulHutton-jv8ux
    @PaulHutton-jv8ux Před měsícem

    Amazing Architecture! Too Bad it can't be Restored! Just Beautiful!😎🍷

  • @robinfallentine
    @robinfallentine Před měsícem

    What's the name of the online store???? How do I reach it?

  • @jeanneashburn9197
    @jeanneashburn9197 Před měsícem

    Such a lovely video, not a lot of talking so much activity, the best video I have seen in a long while. Beautifully done.❤

  • @suehartley2839
    @suehartley2839 Před měsícem

    What an amazing job you've done on that wall.

  • @MariaEstela-pm4uk
    @MariaEstela-pm4uk Před 2 měsíci

  • @t4trojans990
    @t4trojans990 Před 2 měsíci

    I know I am a little behind but why not park in the garage It’s looking good

  • @JuP_O.
    @JuP_O. Před 2 měsíci

    Like in a Disney movie. Wonderfull!

  • @user-vc2gy6is9y
    @user-vc2gy6is9y Před 2 měsíci

    I just found your channel and have loved watching your episodes. I am sad that you are no longer posting, but wish you well.

  • @CharlotteUnser
    @CharlotteUnser Před 2 měsíci

    Wow! You two are amazingly resilient....You took on an enormous challenge and have delt with all the many difficult issues along the way and found ways to move forward and fulfill your passions and dreams....Kudos to you both! Can't wait to see more of your wonderful and inspiring videos....(I'm an old 'fixer-upper' but have never confronted the issues your have solved.)

  • @adrianamocanu3022
    @adrianamocanu3022 Před 2 měsíci

    ❤❤

  • @sharonbennett9953
    @sharonbennett9953 Před 2 měsíci

    can you explain about 3 people buying together a property??

  • @hhussst
    @hhussst Před 2 měsíci

    Masya Allah, sangat cantik dan indah. Terima kasih sudah membuat viedo ini. Senang rasanya mendapatkan pengetahuan baru😊

  • @hhussst
    @hhussst Před 2 měsíci

    Kenapa rambutnya gak di sisir, biar rapih 😂 .. OMG ini lucu banget. Sangat kreatif 😅

  • @user-in8vy2xe8p
    @user-in8vy2xe8p Před 2 měsíci

    Están bien?

  • @nicolavetter9071
    @nicolavetter9071 Před 2 měsíci

    This is so different, wacky, interesting, engaging. Do more of that. Happy to have stumbled upon your channel. You’re a real crackerjack 😂

  • @manoul71
    @manoul71 Před 3 měsíci

    welcome 😀

  • @Linda-it6ci
    @Linda-it6ci Před 3 měsíci

    For now between us darling . ...

  • @tonycole9593
    @tonycole9593 Před 3 měsíci

    Hope you are both keeping well.

  • @paulmiller6336
    @paulmiller6336 Před 3 měsíci

    This is astounding and incredibly inspiring! I’ve seen a couple more of videos from the channel and it may be covered but I’m curious how a monthly income was made whilst all the renovation was being made…myself and my partner are considering this kind of venture but without a monthly income I just can’t see how we can make a similar venture work. I wonder if people doing these projects use savings for a couple of year or do online remote work for example…in the case of the former as I’m aware and unless I’m mistaken the French authorities won’t allow that…unless they see a monthly income in which they feel you won’t be a burden to the state they won’t issue a residency visa…but maybe I’m mistaken?

    • @LivingintheLoire
      @LivingintheLoire Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you. I'll put it simply. You can't do it. Unless you are super rich/retired. We tried many different income streams and it's impossible with the bureaucracy and form filling for every attempt to create something from the ground up. We have not made a proper video in six months because it's not viable. If you see anyone on CZcams that's a Brit or yank swanning around France making films with endlessly deep pockets. They have a lot of savings in a French bank, therefore you can do whatever you want. We now work regular jobs like you online but luckily at home. Good luck.

    • @paulmiller6336
      @paulmiller6336 Před 3 měsíci

      @@LivingintheLoire thanks so much…I wasn’t expecting a reply so appreciate the extra info. Congrats on the life you’ve created…sooo much hard work but it looks worth it too.

  • @kimeppenstiner404
    @kimeppenstiner404 Před 3 měsíci

    Sending love from Santa Fe New Mexico,USA

  • @dagobert54
    @dagobert54 Před 3 měsíci

    Bravo les amis, vous êtes courageux, plein d'idées et décidés à réussir votre vie dans notre pays. Je comprends que beaucoup de jeunes Anglais franchissent la Manche pour s'installer en France. Ici il y a beaucoup de régions peu peuplées où l'immobilier est très bon marché et où on peut créer son activité et gagner sa vie. En plus, le climat dans les régions au sud de la Loire est agréable. Et puis, comme vous parlez français, vous pourrez vous intégrer facilement avec les gens du pays, c'est le plus important. J'espère que vous trouverez votre bonheur ici. Bonne continuation.😀

  • @robnewman6101
    @robnewman6101 Před 3 měsíci

    I wish France was a Monarch.