A CHATEAU FILLED WITH DIGGERS AND CHICKENS!

It's all go at the chateau, as Matt the Digger starts to tackle the installation of a French drain, Philip and I take lots of paintings to the framers, I start to cook my way through a book of regional French cuisine, and - most importantly - Dan the Gardener brings us two AMAZING chickens!!!
The Chateau Diaries Episode 195 ✨🏰✨
Escape to the chateau with ’The Chateau Diaries’ 🏰
This channel follows the adventures of chatelaine Stephanie in her French 16th century home, the Chateau de Lalande, in the heart of rural France ❤️
We share our life in this ancient chateau in the heart of the French countryside, and show you the diy, renovations, crafts, cooking and gardening that are needed to bring a home like this to life!
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[@christianbartlett9300]

The squirrel painting should be called “nuts about Lalande” 😂😂❤️❤️

[@rawiniah]

Squirrel at Lalande :)

[@moltobene1528]

I'm addicted. Don't help me!

[@TheresAGirlInTheGardens]

😂😂😂

[@radicalmama135]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Natasha-oz6ik]

🤣🤣🤣😆😅😂

[@mindquestinc]

Me too

[@mariapetras5835]

Perfect !!😂😂😂😂

[@Thedancinggalah]

Please confirm its name is Peckasso and not Picasso. Such a missed opportunity if its not

[@seavandek]

Oh this is fantastic 🤣

[@dina5295]

What has Phillip done to us?!? 🤣

[@bigboy77dk]

Only problem with these vlogs, is.... They are over way too soon 😂

[@waughzee]

I agree!

[@twobluestripes]

Agree!

[@collfoxley2658]

So sweet😁

[@susannejohnson6904]

@@collfoxley2658 I totally agree! They are never long enough.

[@arifrosli3305]

You know you are on the right side of KZbin when 30+ minutes videos are considered too short

[@itmeh2010]

I feel like they should do a day of “living in the past” clothes, food, chores , balls . I think that would absolutely be so much fun to watch

[@lukehartman9386]

Great idea!

[@danaholt1720]

Yes !!!

[@mcharlie260]

He's pruning the topiary, she's watering the garden but they got a bit distracted.. They sure did!! 😂😂😂

[@blueyzsf]

Stephanie, thank you for showing support for other château channels in your vlog how KZbin saved my chateau. I know that château life, and castle ten Berghe both saw increases in their subscription numbers!! Kind of you to pay it forward. Love and light to you and everyone at Lalande. 😘😘

[@AnaisHJ]

Hundreds of years from now the chateau will live on thanks to the very modern and forward restaurations of the LaLanders, what a legacy!

[@twobluestripes]

I am so excited you are planning for rainwater collection! I don’t think that’s boring at all. So few people think of it until their area is in a drought. And even if you live somewhere not in a drought emergency or damaged water table where you need to conserve, plants LOVE rainwater! The gardens will be amazing one day because of it!

[@chasethecat3839]

Its VERY smart

[@dotwillcoxson5352]

We depend on tank water on our property for household use. So good to see planning for water storage.

[@hahna77]

Indeed.

[@kibidango272]

stephanie looks extra pretty today im just in awe

[@chasethecat3839]

So did Donna imo. The greens on both of them..each correct for their skin tone

[@scpmdt]

Dana is always such a breath of fresh air when she appears. Just love her happy demeanour. Love the choice of frames for the paintings. It will be lovely to see more of your father’s paintings framed & displayed in the chateau.

[@joanalee3487]

Hello All at the Chateau, Was just thinking about damp... after having issues in the past in an old house I have learned a bit about this problem we all have in old stone structures. Best never use cement around the chateau or regular plaster ..Use any Lime base render or mortar..It lets the walls breathe and it much better all the way around.. Very tough but flexible. .Then finish the walls off with chalk base paint or paint that also has same properties as the lime. breathable...... Love watching Thank you ....enjoy the new feathery Friends... How Fun

[@twobluestripes]

I learned from restorers in England on youtube that linseed oil paint was used on wood exteriors to much because it too is permeable in a way that lets the moisture in and out if wood, so it doesn’t bubble up and peel off as much or trap water inside causing wood rot! So much to learn from older materials.

[@goldenineke]

@@twobluestripes I remember my old style painter used linseed oil to soak all the rather dry and poorly conditioned window sills in my home when I first bought it. Then it was painted and many decades later, the sills are still in perfect condition for a 100 year old home.

[@isabellejarvis7805]

All renewals will be with lime mortar.

[@queaniesincetip4363]

I had a good giggle when you cut from the digger of brown poo-compost to Dana's brown falafels! LOL

[@sa2985]

will you make your father’s art into prints one day? his work is absolutely stunning, and i’m sure many of us would buy them!

[@babschmid]

I am hoping you will consider making prints of some of your Father’s art. It is so beautiful and I would definitely consider purchasing one for my 118 year old house.

[@mathieulajoie7074]

your weye’s blood pfp i love it

[@sa2985]

@@mathieulajoie7074 thank you!!

[@janegendreau6595]

The new chickens are just lovely, Stephanie!! The lavender chicken is especially beautiful!! Thanks to Dan and Annalise for their special gift!!! USA

[@michaeldriebeekvanderven]

When I woke up the first 3 things I did were 1) made myself a large latte 2) got back into bed and 3) re-started my day with Stephanie & all you Lalanders. Life is very good this way! 🤩

[@johncunningham1098]

Love to Scotsman and Mummy.

[@ernstdiedericks3720]

Great to see Dana again! Absolutely love her, She always have such a beautiful energy!

[@yvonnesullivan4388]

Put squirrel in Philips room

[@leahhamdaoui7755]

Even the chickens will become KZbin stars !🐔🏰💜🌞

[@GlennLando]

That transition at 15:47 from the digger dumping the poo to the bowl of falafels made me laugh. 😄 Clever segue, if intentional.

[@justalton3official]

Hurray!!!!! I spotted two of the Spode dinner plates I sent Stephanie during quarantine. The "Milk Maid" used at lunch by Nat and the "Greek" on the shelf behind Selma. That is 2 and I have 4 more to go! It is like the game "Find Waldo", find the blue Spode plates. The elusive "Lion" Spode plate is still waiting to be spotted. I love The Chateau Diaries, it really is the best!

[@laurenl5843]

Nice to see Dana. She looks so glamourous. 😊💜🇨🇦

[@seanreynolds516]

Stephanie with a capable staff of attractive people. The enthusiasm & dedication you show to get things done is impressive, you are indeed your parents' child.

[@egwebb32]

Can't wait to stay in Chambre de la Squirrel.

[@solotraveller888]

Good to see Dana back. She reminds me of Diane Von Furstenberg,lol. ☺️

[@twobluestripes]

Oh my gosh it never occurred to me, but I definitely see it now!

[@bloomingnut23]

Oh I love hearing about Chateau renovations

[@kerryharding5587]

Hi Stephanie- l think that although Isabel and Percy cannot be with you at the moment. They must take great comfort in seeing how wonderfully Le Lande is doing. It’s flourishing and bustling with activity. And you are surrounded by your dear chosen family. Till next time.. ooh, the chickens are fabulous! 🧡

[@saralewis3269]

I love when I see your blogs pop up after the kids are tucked in bed, then the drinks and snacks come out and I get to hang out in France with you lovely lot for the evening!

[@johncarolrenner6788]

" that's not a chicken...what happened to it?" so hilarious Steff

[@alexger85]

Why am I always shocked when they're over so soon? 30 mins feel like 10

[@cindygarrison6338]

I agree. I watch each one at least twice!

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

Me too

[@kristinamastroianni1930]

Your Mother is going to absolutely LOVE your chickens ✌️❤️🙂🦋☀️🌈

[@karlasmit7535]

Thank you to any and all of the patrons. I appreciate it as well.

[@jimm8682]

Selmar was looking gorgeous for sure. All that cooking was delicious......bon appetite!!!

[@manupsucka]

Thank you Stephanie and Lalanders for another enjoyable episode.

[@catherinebyrne1796]

Your dad was a very gifted artist will look so amazing when there frames hi to everyone in that beautiful place 💚

[@nata3467]

I love the work they are doing to really preserve Lalande for the future...water can be the enemy of homes. I am also incredibly excited to see the lake come back. and the terrace...so I guess just everything. Strangely enough this style of home has never really appealed to me BUT addicted to the whole lifestyle, the friends and family and the life Stephanie has created.

[@twobluestripes]

Same, I always dreamed of having like a massive Victorian era farmhouse for all my friends and family to come stay, but maybe that’s just because we don’t have manor houses and Renaissance era stone castles in California! Haha

[@samanthac5872]

I cannot believe I'm watching something about septic tanks. But I think I'd watch Matt do just about anything!

[@kimphilpin1062]

Oh now I want a fluffy chicken.

[@timriehl1500]

That painting your father did has just a touch of Chagall about it. Love it. With or without a frame, it looks great.

[@michelleg.8190]

I can’t stop watching ! I hv binged all ur videos and am addicted to this channel. Your amazing and lovely person and everyone working on the chateau old and new are such amazing beautiful people. You are so blessed to hv such wonderful people working on your dream that has become the dream of so many people all over the world. The thought of that is so lovely in such strange times. I would love to come visit and stay in one of your magical rooms when the time is allowed. Thanks so much for all ur dedication and these videos that show all the work and all ur triumphs. Thank you thank un thank u

[@myracrawford5579]

This just made my night, looking forward to it 😀

[@AvaT42]

What a wonderful idea to do a scholarship with the chateau for the cadeaux!!. Such a caring thing to do. I love those new chickens, they are beautiful.

[@paigepooler9036]

Love all the art getting framed, especially the ‘Gardeners of LaLande” the underground dig, the new water plan, those french-style eggs and the beautiful new chickens. Could they be any more beautiful? Your videos really do brighten a day! Milles Mercis!

[@maximelichtenberg7058]

Stephanie, we'd love your father's paintings as prints. Beautiful for us and another way for us to support the Chateau. x

[@markusneumann146]

She is good! Love that idea.

[@jennypercival942]

We have the same condensation issues in our property in Brittany. It stands empty during the winter and when we arrive at Easter and attempt to heat the property the walls can be running with condensation, pooling on the floor. Once the fabric of the house is warmed after several days then the condensation is no longer a problem.

[@johncunningham1098]

Selmar. Love your blog.

[@salt8661]

That bottle found amongst the poo IS treasure!😀🦋🌱💖💫🌱💖🦋💫

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

They did not even look at it , very strange, bottles have history

[@jaehuff6517]

The look on Matt's face when she said to save the poo! hahaha

[@middlebury65]

Love hearing chickens first thing in the morning, so comforting. We have deer, cats, chickens, wild turkeys all in our neighborhood. And we live in an urban area in Northern California. Oh also coyote and we heard of one peacock who has taken up with the wild turkeys.

[@christinab2703]

The transition from the bucket dumping the contents of the cess pit to the close up of the bowl of falafel made me laugh out loud 😂 I don’t think that was intentional but hahaha

[@lynlijalysbalderdottir4563]

Easter Eggs has a whole new meaning when the chickens do the dyeing for you!

[@joycarey]

Bonjour, pretty Stephanie and LaLand family & friends😘

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

Perfect, a nice "Relaxed" yet productive episode. Makes me miss all the chickens I used to have.

[@michaelt8727]

Going for the gold, frames that is, was an excellent choice. I can picture them all framed and perfectly hung in just the right rooms. By the way, Dan the Gardener's gift of two glorious new chickens are works of art in themselves.

[@tomweber7350]

Guys put that duck fat in an air tight container!

[@JohnPValentine]

That edit (15:49) from the septic hole to the falafel bowl 🤣

[@peggyvick935]

POO BALLS😂🤣😂🤣

[@kdean9537]

Hi Stephanie and all at Lalande, another wonderful video! Thank you so much Stephanie for sharing your life with us, I so appreciate it, you are a beautiful soul, inside and out! Take really good care of yourselves, stay well, be safe! Lots of love Kathy x 💖

[@4BWVan]

Selmar's purple outfit is amazing!

[@carolweaver3269]

A very adventurous and special day at the Chateau on this day! LOVED it. Cannot wait to visit and be in live chat. I get busy and sometimes miss a couple minutes late, but I catch right up. Love it and just cannot stay away! TY for bringing joy into my life.

[@lakelili]

@Donna Davis Art - lovely to see your Too Many Ians being framed! Wonderful picture!

[@deadrepublic5238]

This channel is so friggin wholesome! I wish all the best and cant wait for the next chateau adventure. Thanks for making great content!

[@claireangier3322]

Stephanie, your so lucky to be surrounded by such lovely people! 💕💕🤗👷

[@dmacisaac9382]

Guilty as charged , I binged watched for hours last night 🤣😂🥰

[@mandyjackman2917]

Good morning all from Brisbane Australia ❤️

[@txspacemom765]

Selmar in purple is lovely! So handsome!

[@chasethecat3839]

I love Donna. She's so much fun. I wonder what its like with her and Kat together in a room?

[@tildeballentin]

The chicken looks like it's been in the dryer 🐓

[@heyheyybonaaann]

😂

[@Dreygonfleye]

I used to breed chickens. It's a lot of work! I love the coo's and all the sounds they make. I miss that. Your new ladies are very cute!

[@sus8e462]

Love your dress, Stephanie! And the new hens are gorgeous!

[@carolehanrahan]

OMG! I love Honerine (not sure of the spelling)!!! What an amazing chicken!!! It's fun to see all of the projects being worked on in various areas of the chateau and to hear about their purpose in solving issues to make sure the chateau goes on for many, many more years. Much love to everyone.

[@talesfromtuscany]

VIVE les poulets!!!! They're totally gorgeous!

[@Jennifer62389]

They're both beautiful chickens. The gray one especially beautiful. Reminds me of the cat a friend gave me with long gray hair like human hair.

[@chasethecat3839]

I've got a kitten from a litter. Mom had long hair but only 1 baby has long human like hair...it actually looks like mine - long and GREY 😁. Would you like another? Shes a bit needy for me.. wants held and loves to be brushed. I'm not the right personality for her. I'm busy cleaning cat hair...no time for loveys

[@Jennifer62389]

Ha, ha, you jest. My friend gave me this cat sight unseen and they had her only two weeks. She has been an aloof monster but she's getting better. And she has not been a huggy, feely cat. I would love a needy baby. But alas I live in Seattle, thanks though.

[@zoerphl]

so satisfying to see those art pieces get framed!! yayyy

[@elizabethnicholson6691]

I love the look of Honoré - she looks as though she has had a very enthusiastic blow dry! 🙂

[@taitweigel64]

Just made a cup of cocoa with fresh orange peel to enjoy while watching Stephanie at the chateau.

[@leonorgrandle5960]

That sounds wonderful ! I never thought of adding an orange peel to coco. I will try it tonight. Thank you for the suggestion. Blessings to you and yours.

[@gertsgarden]

Oh what a great idea but, already having my earl grey tea in tribute.

[@carinlyons9507]

You look absolutely smashing in that dress! And I love your new chickens!

[@mythos5809]

I love chickens too, especially the Chinese fried variety, a nice golden colour. So glad to see Donna's art going on your walls, I think she's great. Thank you and blessings 😊

[@evmcelroy]

Agreed, My Thos. Donna Davis' is delightful.

[@shelibarnes]

The chicken are so adorable.

[@carolynshepherd4153]

I wish these wonderful videos didn’t have to end....

[@johncunningham1098]

Can’t wait. Love from New Jersey to all at Lalande.

[@sallyscanlan7269]

Delmarva, thank you for being you 💛

[@lynnoliver9423]

loved your blog was lovely and love your chickens. Started watching all your blogs from the beginning again as they brighten my day and love them so much, miss seeing Marie now she is not is the blogs so much now at the beginning Stephanie and Marie had so many laughs

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

I SO enjoyed the visit to the framer! I have things I hope to have framed in the next couple of years that have sat protected in closets for far to long. I had some different opinions about the choice of a couple of mouldings but no matter, I’m just so happy to see things being framed!!!!! Donna Davis art-SO pretty and happy to see you framed it, she is very talented! As everything you took to be framed-all wonderful! I also LOVE chickens, wish I had some. I watched Martha for years with her ‘Palais de Poulet’, it was truly inspirational!! The new additions are lovely!

[@JoeChanTV]

15:49 it was kinda humorous the falafel came right after the soil digging footage diffuses itself 😅

[@eledatowle7128]

Dan is amazing. I love chickens, too... We used to have Bantams, Polish Topknot, and a great big Buff Orpington rooster to watch over them. Now we have Sapphire Gems, which are a grey "lavender" breed. It's wonderful to see more hens arriving at LaLande. They add so much life and character to a property!

[@Adriana_mg]

Dan is so sweet! Stephanie is so lucky with people ❤️❤️

[@solotraveller888]

The flowers are absolutely stunning! 🌷🥰

[@gunillaevanth1370]

I totally agree with Dave about condensation, heat the corridor and the damp will go away. The hole castle should have a consistent temperature to avoid this kind of problem. So glad that the finance is put to place start the work fixing these problems!

[@twobluestripes]

I suppose that is much less worrisome than the water coming in from somewhere! It hadn’t even occurred to me, but if it happens seasonally it makes a lot of sense

[@danaholt1720]

It is ALL so interesting !

[@tatianachristiansen2950]

Wonderful to see Lalande alive and well as spring arrives.

[@dawnf2z1]

Lovely to see you enjoying life at the chateau and having fun!

[@TheBereangirl]

What adorable chickens! The French Black/Copper and Blue Marans aren't so fancy looking, but their dark chocolate coloured eggs are jaw dropping gorgeous. I hope you get some of them.💕

[@wendyhart8968]

Another great vlog,love the chickens.

[@siamgirl31]

Wonderful!!!

[@janetg1691]

The chickens are amazing! I love them!

[@karenbransome6978]

Oh my gosh. Those chickens looked so cute. 🥰

[@nancycowan6109]

Not three minutes in and I’m bursting out laughing. Oh Matt. My heart is given. Sorry, other guys. Except Dan. I love him too. 🙂 Stephanie, you are making such great decisions and choices. It’s really fun to watch your progress.

[@atheo1537]

Joy,! thank you for this lovely episode. 💓

[@karmathegiant]

Looking forward to spring too 🌸