Digging Up Our Castle Cobblestone | French Chateau Renovations #41

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  • čas přidán 18. 11. 2023
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    Thanks to our growing Patreon community, we are able to ease the cost on domain inspections to secure our infrastructure!
    Patreon funding goes directly toward renovating the historical Chateau de Lesigny domain.
    Special thanks to our dear Patrons: Andrea, Jesse, Bernadette, Theo, and Morgan for your outstanding support of this Beau Chateau!
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    Join us, Daphne and Ian, as we embark on our new chateau renovation projects! This week, we dig up our crumbling chateau cobblestone to repair problematic tree growth! Benoit joins us to help finish a few projects and Ian's brother, Nick, visits us from California and we take him to see the magical Royaumont Abbey!
    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!
    You can support our renovation projects by joining our Patreon Community, where you can also gain access to exclusive videos and behind the scene access with Daphne and Ian! All patron funding is used to renovate this historical French Chateau. Every patron is paramount to our chateau renovations and we thank you all tremendously!
    Produced by Daphne and Ian
    Videography & Editing by Ian
    All music tracks used in this video are licensed by Artlist and MusicBed:

Komentáře • 137

  • @nativetexson
    @nativetexson Před 8 měsíci +54

    Benoit is a character! Looks like a good friend and tradesman. The abbye is stunning. Always fun to watch your updates.

    • @TheBeauChateau
      @TheBeauChateau  Před 8 měsíci +7

      Benoit is fantastic! Ian thinks he looks like Robin Williams 😄 Thanks for watching!

    • @FarmgirlFriday
      @FarmgirlFriday Před 8 měsíci +2

      I never thought about the Robin Williams comparison before, but it does seem apt 😂

    • @lauriemattingly2699
      @lauriemattingly2699 Před 8 měsíci +1

      So happy to Benoit working with his hands!

    • @michellevandenberghe9533
      @michellevandenberghe9533 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Le parc en automne est une splendeur....
      Vous rénovez ce château avec beaucoup de respect...merci...
      Mais comment et avec qui avez vous appris à parler un français aussi parfait ?

    • @nativetexson
      @nativetexson Před 8 měsíci

      @@TheBeauChateau Yeah, I can kind of see the comparison. 😀

  • @yomogami4561
    @yomogami4561 Před 8 měsíci +38

    so happy to see benoit healed from his injury
    love to watch these videos of the chateau coming to life

  • @carolynmaccord3635
    @carolynmaccord3635 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Benoit is a mess. So glad to see him. Thanks for the laughter!

  • @guyindiman8701
    @guyindiman8701 Před 8 měsíci +7

    Really, now, Ian! Aren't you even going to hug your brother ???

    • @TheBeauChateau
      @TheBeauChateau  Před 8 měsíci +6

      Don’t worry, he gave him a big hug at the airport. They filmed this little skit after he arrived 😉

  • @ladyicondraco
    @ladyicondraco Před 8 měsíci +9

    The brothers' relationship is so sweet!

  • @estelleplaideau3214
    @estelleplaideau3214 Před 8 měsíci +10

    how funny, I have lived 5 minutes away from Royaumont Abbey since I was born, I also worked as a waitress a few times for marriages and ceremonies. I recognized the location right away, it really is a beaufitul place.
    It's such a pleasure for me to watch your videos renovating your own chateau and being curious about other châteaux open to the public in France. Keep on vloging ! I love to watch.

    • @TheBeauChateau
      @TheBeauChateau  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Thank you!! What a lovely place to grow up! We really appreciate you joining our little video adventures 🥰

    • @eastmain9540
      @eastmain9540 Před 8 měsíci

      Is this the location in the new walking dead series?

  • @richardthornhill4630
    @richardthornhill4630 Před 8 měsíci +12

    Le Beau Chateau ...The beautiful experience continues. A lot of work to maintain the beauty.

    • @TheBeauChateau
      @TheBeauChateau  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you!! We have been spending a lot of time planning the next several big jobs, so we have quite a long road ahead of us 😉 Thank you for watching!

  • @kathyburnette1266
    @kathyburnette1266 Před 8 měsíci +7

    I’ve missed seeing your videos ❤😊

    • @TheBeauChateau
      @TheBeauChateau  Před 8 měsíci +3

      Thank you for your patience! We have been very busy and have so much more to come 😉

  • @cherylholasek2193
    @cherylholasek2193 Před 8 měsíci +29

    How beautiful the chateau looks in fall. It was nice that Ian’s brother came for a visit. Happy Thanksgiving to you 🦃🦃

  • @kellywhitaker3483
    @kellywhitaker3483 Před 8 měsíci +4

    If you want to know why we watch...ultimately, it's the joy that you both bring to the work. Even contemplating being locked in at the Abbey, the answer is "you sing, you dance." Well done.

  • @lpruitt4163
    @lpruitt4163 Před 8 měsíci +29

    Glad to see a new video, love your channel. Spectacular footage and it is very interesting seeing history restored.

    • @TheBeauChateau
      @TheBeauChateau  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you so much! We really appreciate you following our adventures 🥰

  • @GardenerPhyl
    @GardenerPhyl Před 8 měsíci +5

    So good to see Benoit! Nice that your brother could see some of France’s beautiful architecture, but bonding over chores is always a good experience.

  • @ftwtexasstephens9629
    @ftwtexasstephens9629 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hello Benoit! I Always know there will be laughter when he shows up.

  • @patriciafoley1494
    @patriciafoley1494 Před 8 měsíci +10

    Hey!! Every time I see your home I just fall in love with it again. It’s perfect from every angle. Especially from above when the builders and architects could have never seen the chateau from above. Only in their imagination😊

  • @nancycleary3358
    @nancycleary3358 Před 8 měsíci +1

    So great to see Benoit, and a further Thank You, Anna and Phillip, for supporting his workshop, after Benoit's injury.

  • @constanceferguson7930
    @constanceferguson7930 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Always happy to see Benoit as well as new family! The chateau looks as beautiful as ever!! Your hard work is paying off.

  • @grianmumboperl
    @grianmumboperl Před 8 měsíci +8

    love the vids keep going

  • @Grahzzyvtvlog
    @Grahzzyvtvlog Před 8 měsíci +11

    Happy thanksgiving week to you both hopefully you are staying healthy and safe

  • @susandaniel6600
    @susandaniel6600 Před 8 měsíci +4

    I love Benoit so much! He’s such a delight.

  • @lisac1110
    @lisac1110 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Wonderful that Benoit is helping 🎉🎉❤😊

  • @peterwhite9261
    @peterwhite9261 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thus was lovely. Benoit crakes me up.

  • @debpate9405
    @debpate9405 Před 8 měsíci

    Ahh to be young again, savore every day.

  • @damepasty9203
    @damepasty9203 Před 8 měsíci +7

    How did you resist testing out the acoustics in that medieval vaulted room at the abbey?!?!? I would have been going to different spots around the room singing Agnus Dei to test it out. Such a beautiful place! Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @ddenice963
    @ddenice963 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Wow the autumn leaves are beautiful 😍

  • @marynolan6627
    @marynolan6627 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Benoit is truly a 'gift'....I love when he shows up.

  • @pamkullman8839
    @pamkullman8839 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Happy to see some of Ian's family visit. Such beautiful opening shots of the chateau and the pigeon house! THat abbey is gorgeous and the Rapunzel tower is super fun

  • @kellyhawes9293
    @kellyhawes9293 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Benoit skill with wood is like his mother as a seamstress. His medium is wood instead of fabric.
    It makes me smile to see you learn from your craftsmen friends and your father. ❤
    How wonderful Nick came to visit. The Abby is amazing, the greenhouse is so awesome!♥️♥️♥️

  • @thewilliamseswonderfulworld
    @thewilliamseswonderfulworld Před 8 měsíci +2

    I love Benoit. So much character. 🥰

  • @antonellamR2D2
    @antonellamR2D2 Před 8 měsíci +1

    So happy to see the notification ❤

  • @honeykat1
    @honeykat1 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Ian's videography skills are fantastic, and constantly improving! Fantastic video! bien à vous, k

  • @eyejs
    @eyejs Před 8 měsíci +1

    Boy, those cobbles look deep and they thick and heavy as well. Great work guys.

  • @stephentebbutt7161
    @stephentebbutt7161 Před 8 měsíci

    Hi, again, Ian suits the chateau life. He looks like one of the musketeers. With hair and beard 😊

  • @pumpjackpiddlewick
    @pumpjackpiddlewick Před 8 měsíci +1

    Did you know that cobbles, or cobblestones, change after the 17th century? The become rectangular then, so it makes it easier to date them. Looks like yours are from then. I only learned this after unearthing my own, and being a curious soul discovered the different ages of cobblestones. Who knew? 🙂

  • @mariak9727
    @mariak9727 Před 8 měsíci +1

    😍Stunning fall colors!!💖

  • @uscitizen898
    @uscitizen898 Před 8 měsíci

    Love how Benoit shows them how to do some of the work (eg. sanding) and lets them work with him. His talent is amazing! And his humor is contagious 😊😊

  • @susanne1724
    @susanne1724 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Super excited for this video!! You guys are awesome! Loving it🫶🏻

  • @rosemariedeschenes7013
    @rosemariedeschenes7013 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Such beautiful filming and so nice to see Benoit again. Nice to see Nick again. That Abby is amazing as well as your filming of it. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

  • @blakehahn-atlantaga8510
    @blakehahn-atlantaga8510 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Great vlog! Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @alysiasmith2447
    @alysiasmith2447 Před 8 měsíci

    I love seeing Benoit. He seems to be an excellent craftsman and a wonderful friend.

  • @MsCookiemonster0
    @MsCookiemonster0 Před 8 měsíci

    That abbey is gorgeous! Glad to see Benoit's hand has healed up.

  • @Ezmarii997
    @Ezmarii997 Před 8 měsíci

    Magic bread loafs!😆

  • @Marykguise
    @Marykguise Před 8 měsíci

    Love seeing Benoit there with you. So nice to have Ian’s brother visit and show him that incredible Abbey!!
    Love from Mary in Southern California 💗

  • @michellemonksfield2171
    @michellemonksfield2171 Před 8 měsíci

    Love seeing Benoit.

  • @marciadynes7628
    @marciadynes7628 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing another great video niceties see two bothers working together we are members of a local yatch club which my twin sister and I do some work to help annual cleaning maintenance and we the Christmas decorating and put up tree lot of ladder climbing but have been working together since kids we had a family restaurant started working together there then at an office we both worked at just have to work separately as siblings do have disagreements!
    Even today at 69 ! The best thing about working at the yatch club is the beautiful view of Lake Huron we are at the mouth of this beautiful great lake in southern ontario canada and we say best view on the great Lakes here In Sarnia ontario canada ! Love your videos

  • @UCLALJR
    @UCLALJR Před 8 měsíci

    Oh my, when Benoit faked his injury I was gasping too! Autumn colors are fabulous! Thanks for another interesting vlog.

  • @zlatahume3134
    @zlatahume3134 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Just make sure you do not do long periods with the Jack hammer as you can develop what we call white finger, blood supply to fingers interrupted, just that you know😊

  • @kindaclassykindachola
    @kindaclassykindachola Před 8 měsíci +2

    A very handsome boy’s.🧔🏻‍♀️🧔🏻‍♂️❣️

  • @donnalipka74
    @donnalipka74 Před 8 měsíci

    I think the way they tie trees like are called espaliered!

  • @1mezion
    @1mezion Před 8 měsíci

    Liked the opening shots

  • @Randy8923
    @Randy8923 Před 8 měsíci

    I enjoyed your video, You both are so fun. Blessings.

  • @chalakat4229
    @chalakat4229 Před 8 měsíci

    Daphne you might remember my email with some ideas for the garden.. you liked the espaliered appletree in the abbeygarden.. that is, ho I would do the driveway to the castle. dig a long trench, put in fenceposts with wire, the trees and lots of springbulbs and seeds for summerflowers

  • @pamelajmorrisoncain3704
    @pamelajmorrisoncain3704 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I love you guys, need too show more videos. What an amazing transformation of that door.❤😊

  • @zander8018
    @zander8018 Před 8 měsíci

    It's nice to see B back...looks like his hand is healing nicely....
    Magic sticks...😂😂😂
    Looks like Quarter rounds

  • @laughterismymedicine-
    @laughterismymedicine- Před 8 měsíci

    What a beautiful family!!

  • @tide14fan
    @tide14fan Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you for taking us to see another abby!!

  • @ddenice963
    @ddenice963 Před 8 měsíci

    Amazing castle.

  • @staceyhazelett2397
    @staceyhazelett2397 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Your hard work is paying off! The grounds and chateau look great ❤

  • @dot1shots61
    @dot1shots61 Před 8 měsíci

    You live in a special place. You need to take breaks from your projects to soak up the history!!

  • @vikingwarrior2018
    @vikingwarrior2018 Před 8 měsíci

    Great video and loved seeing you guys again 😃👋

  • @SweetOne.
    @SweetOne. Před 8 měsíci

    Nice to see you all working in harmony, Benoit likes to live dangerously, teasing a woman with a nail gun in her hand lol

  • @mohith483
    @mohith483 Před 8 měsíci

    Ahh finally, was waiting for you video 🎉

  • @rhondadean5455
    @rhondadean5455 Před 8 měsíci

    How's your dad and little sister Daphne? Fun show.

  • @margf.6773
    @margf.6773 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This was a very good video. Merci beaucoup.

  • @lindamitman4538
    @lindamitman4538 Před 8 měsíci

    Benoit is just adorable - honestly love him. This was such a lovely video. Nice to see your brother visiting Ian - he must love how far you’ve come with the chateau renovations. Thank you for sharing the trip to the Abbey. My word what a beautiful place!

  • @brentfisher6484
    @brentfisher6484 Před 8 měsíci

    Wonderful vlog! Your videos are quite possibly the most beautifully filmed ones on CZcams. Merci!
    BTW... the sad look on Ian's face when Daphne told he and nick 'no' to scaling the stone wall to retrieve the sword...wow priceless look!
    Thanks!!

  • @maurawhelan3530
    @maurawhelan3530 Před 8 měsíci

    The Chateau you visited was unreal! Nice seeing Benoit as always. Happy he is back to himself! What an awful event he suffered through. happy Thanksgiving!

  • @cliveklg7739
    @cliveklg7739 Před 8 měsíci

    The flowers and vines on that well look fantastic. 0:42

  • @catherinemtc7795
    @catherinemtc7795 Před 8 měsíci

    Your trees turning are beautiful. That Abbey was beautiful also.

  • @stephentebbutt7161
    @stephentebbutt7161 Před 8 měsíci

    Hi, the chateau looks stunning with all the trees in their autumn coular.

  • @leahgannon5030
    @leahgannon5030 Před 8 měsíci

    Your videos are so nice to watch, I love seeing this beautiful chateau come back to life. Thank you so much for sharing. 👩🏼👋🏼🍁🌹🇨🇦

  • @girlnorthof60
    @girlnorthof60 Před 8 měsíci

    😂 so good... thank you for being a happy place in my world. Cheers from the Yukon✌

  • @sarahmiller5632
    @sarahmiller5632 Před 8 měsíci

    Those cobble stones are so thick! Who knew?🤗🇨🇦

  • @michaelw.8614
    @michaelw.8614 Před 8 měsíci

    What a fabulous episode!! The video production and drone footage is exquisite. Loved that abbey...simply amazing.

  • @milagroguardiola7150
    @milagroguardiola7150 Před 8 měsíci

    Very happy to see this😊 16:44 very entertaining ❤❤❤❤

  • @Jean-sv6kk
    @Jean-sv6kk Před 8 měsíci

    One step at a time. Hard work pays off. A very Blessed Thanksgiving to all. Be safe.

  • @DianaSwi
    @DianaSwi Před 8 měsíci

    Love it

  • @elizabetha794
    @elizabetha794 Před 8 měsíci

    Every time I see you’ve posted a new video, I do a little dance 🎉. I’m 99% sure I went to that monastery with my study abroad group way back when. Such great memories. It’s so fun to see all the progress you’re making 😊❤.

  • @Stupha_Kinpendous
    @Stupha_Kinpendous Před 8 měsíci

    Benoit! J'adore cet mec.

  • @MrChriscoolbkk
    @MrChriscoolbkk Před 8 měsíci

    A little hello from Chiang Mai...
    Very nice renovation of the door, we can't wait to see it installed!
    Superb visit to Royaumont!
    See you next week!

  • @stephanieh.777
    @stephanieh.777 Před 8 měsíci

    Benoit's fake-out injury had me in stitches...

  • @rsnj4501
    @rsnj4501 Před 8 měsíci

    Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🧡

  • @izaihpaponette4366
    @izaihpaponette4366 Před 8 měsíci

    Ian and Nick have identical voices. Their parents really said Copy and Paste with that lol

  • @frankpaquet295
    @frankpaquet295 Před 8 měsíci

    That's so much work! I hope that you can take them all out and get it looking beautiful again. You guys always have so much work but you make a great team! Love seeing you both and Ian's brother! And of course Benoit! Always nice to have family visit; Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Have a wonderful week. (from Sandi)

  • @daniellegodfrey5161
    @daniellegodfrey5161 Před 8 měsíci

    Great as always! Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @estavoyernathalie9433
    @estavoyernathalie9433 Před 8 měsíci

    Quel beau domaine ! Et avec ces couleurs c’est Versailles ! 😉
    Félicitations et que du plaisir de vous suivre et de voir Le talentueux Benoît et ça bonne humeur .
    Nathalie

  • @gaelenecole4053
    @gaelenecole4053 Před 8 měsíci

    Oooh I’m sorry Ian ,but I had too 🤣 the digging up of the cobbles…
    That Abby is amazing😱
    As too is yours ❤ as now your going into autumn 🍂 with the gorgeous leaves 🍁 falling ….we are going into our summer
    ❤❤❤

  • @wendylbranchfield7959
    @wendylbranchfield7959 Před 8 měsíci

    I love Benoit.😂

  • @williamsauve6058
    @williamsauve6058 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you so much I adore your content. Buunnoit is always a Delight.
    Love from Canada

    • @TheBeauChateau
      @TheBeauChateau  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank YOU for watching! We had many laughs while making this video 😊

  • @stephjezo6470
    @stephjezo6470 Před 8 měsíci

    Lovely video as usual! I had a giggle about the baguette magique and hibby joked they need to do a parody with baguettes in Harry Potter now. Baguettes are kinda magical.....yummy and can be used for so many things. The door was quite the project and looks great now!

  • @jeanninef2110
    @jeanninef2110 Před 8 měsíci

    Beautiful vlog! Thanks for the little tour of the Abbey! The inner garden had me feeling an odd sense of mélancolie et nostalgie! Wishing you an easy fix with the cobblestones. Your Archaea is so beautiful and quite majestic. What breed is she?

  • @jaysmith8199
    @jaysmith8199 Před 8 měsíci

    What a beautiful Abbey.
    Training your fruit trees/ and tree like that is called espalier (which I'm pretty sure is French)
    Easy to pick the fruit and putting it against a wall will give the tree heat, better to grow/ fruit etc.

  • @amellenthin1
    @amellenthin1 Před 8 měsíci

    Benoit is a treasure!

  • @t.e.1189
    @t.e.1189 Před 8 měsíci

    Your doggie is beautiful.

  • @dmbalsam
    @dmbalsam Před 8 měsíci

    OMG so funny faking you dog out. We do the same thing with ours!

  • @donaldlilly495
    @donaldlilly495 Před 8 měsíci

    Growing the fruit trees like that is great for walled gardens or to build a living wall/fence. Espalier is the term for it.

    • @FarmgirlFriday
      @FarmgirlFriday Před 8 měsíci +1

      It’s also great for productivity- apples and many other tree fruits are most fruitful on the horizontal branches!

  • @sheridavis261
    @sheridavis261 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I could see some of that garden design working where you cleared the paths in your garden! Thanks for showing us that chateau! It was great to see Benoit again, with much more nimble fingers.

  • @maggirae1961
    @maggirae1961 Před 8 měsíci

    The Abby would be a serene place to create a rehabilitation home for children being traumatized by war

  • @maryjanekolesar8325
    @maryjanekolesar8325 Před 8 měsíci

    Bahahahahaha Benoit! 😂

  • @radudumanovschi3387
    @radudumanovschi3387 Před 8 měsíci

    Is this the place where the last The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan was filmed?

  • @YesItsMeGuys68
    @YesItsMeGuys68 Před 8 měsíci

    With that big beautiful moat around the château, I cannot help, but think it is an incubator for mosquitoes.. Lots and lots of mosquitoes.....