A DAY TRIP TO THE STUNNING TOWN OF BOURGES!

Join us on a day filled with French architecture and treasures, as we head to the beautiful French city of Bourges. We visit the UNESCO World Heritage site gothic cathedral, with its 800 year old stained glass windows and then hunt for treasures in the local brocantes...
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[@PhotoSadie]

I think Marie and Selmar just prefer spending their free time in their own way. It can be so nice being left to your own thoughts and interests.

[@choochalah]

I agree.

[@piperuk5366]

Very nicely said

[@piper6541]

Marie, Selmar and Dan, (the gardener) also have their own vlogs, though, not as far advance as Stephanie 's.

[@elewysoffinchingefeld3066]

The only problem with watching your vlogs is that my bucket list gets longer and longer.... Thanks for taking us to Bourges!

[@piper6541]

My sentiments exactly 💯 👌 🤗🥰

[@hatshepsut8329]

Stephanie is the most perfect “presenter”! It is wonderful to have such good historical details to accompany the tour. What a fabulous cathedral on many levels. Thanks for the afternoon out with you all!

[@taitweigel64]

Stephanie, your tours are beautifully done, even the music you add is perfect. You have many gifts to share. How fortunate I feel to have discovered your vlogs during lock down.

[@mellowstyles6827]

Hi Stephanie , this is Mmakhotso Moloi and I wanted to say that I really love your KZbin channel and you inspire me to dream big everyday. To be honest I didn't know what a chateau was until I watched your videos , amazing stuff! I don't know if alot of people know this but u have helped make my dream a reality by funding me to go university. I will forever be grateful to this channel and your subscribers for making this possible for me .May God bless🙏 everyone for their efforts. I love you and I will forever be your number one fan🤗

[@tinetkkr6041]

Hello Mmakhotso, I just saw Stephanie's vlog about you being the winner. Congratulations! I hope you will have an amazing time studying fashion and that you will have an awesome career in the near future. You are a very special person and you deserve it! And your grandmother is a lovely person.

[@louisedemarillac777]

Well done Makhotso! Louise from Cape town

[@sarahburton3110]

I’m always smiling after watching an episode of The Chateau Diaries. 😊❤️

[@cherylmcgrath9081]

As you were walking in "The Gothic Cathedral" your stories were so wonderful, thank YOU for sharing them, beautiful Chapel. Looks like you guys had a GOOD day out an about. LOVE from Chicago

[@dotell8925]

Such variety in your volgs so there is something for everyone. You work hard for us and it's appreciated.

[@kimmcvitty3580]

I love how they are allowed out and about and we can go too!

[@rolo4945]

We have 1 person testing positive last week and Auckland NZ is back level 3, rest of the country on level 2 ...

[@theduchess9019]

@@rolo4945 I’ve heard this. Utter and complete madness! How can this evil woman not being kicked out of office yet !? 😳 Absolutely astounding!

[@denisemarle4141]

I am not religious at all, but there is just something about the sheer beauty of these magnificent cathedrals, the light through the stained glass windows is beyond beautiful. I remember standing in Cologne Cathedral, trying to take in everything, but not knowing were to look first, the enormous height and size was beyond comparison.... Thank you for another great adventure. ❤️🦘

[@filipinoamericantravels7495]

Stephanie dearest, I became very emotional when you were in the church. I am so touched and you said it well. Love from Israel🇮🇱

[@Vee-zx6eh]

I just love seeing the world through your eyes Stephanie. Much much richer than any TV show I have ever watched. Thank you for bringing us into your discerning world. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@andreagoodman1636]

My eyes BUGGED out at the entrance of the cathedral! AMAZINGLY beautiful!! Thank you Stephanie!!

[@anuhjarpe1812]

OMG! Stephanie! You are amazing, wich i had you as a history teacher when i was young 💝🌹🌹🌹🇸🇪

[@anuhjarpe1812]

Sorry, i,mean wish 🙄💕

[@cwatson1975]

Stephanie is the very best tour guide! I love Sundays at the Chateau.

[@dianegriffith3006]

She definitely has a great memory in giving out so much historical information.

[@ellisiren5868]

came here to say the same thing....Stephanie you are a gifted guide and storyteller!

[@mayfleur36]

@@ellisiren5868 she most definitely is 😊

[@karenreeves856]

I'm so glad I'm not the only person who loves reading cookery books! I've been collecting them for years, I've lost count of how many!. Most are ordinary, simple everyday recipes, and I love making dishes now and then! Stephanie, enjoy that very cool book!!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Stephanie whenever you visit places such as this at times I find myself tearing up. In my late teens and early twenties I had hoped to travel in Britain and Europe. Due to many things it was something I never did. This coming December I will be 70 years old. My children are grown and on their own but i am retired now and living on a limited income. Perhaps one day I may have the opportunity to visit the places I longed to see so many years ago. I studied French for 8 years in grade school. Was briefly taught my the head of the Language Dept. at Wayne State University in Detroit Michigan. I am an Anglophile (maiden name being Browning) and have been so all my life. Sometimes things happen that prevent a person from realizing their dreams. Thank you for showing me this STUNNING cathedral in France, it is breathtaking!

[@sharonmonson1510]

I wish I’d have known you were going to Bourges. The Chateau I lived at for a year was Chateau Fontillet between Bourge and Mehun sur Yerve. The family we lived with are no longer there, the parents having both passed but the Mistress of the house who was aristocracy regalled us with stories of her youth at her grandparents castle each Summer as they fled the heat of Paris, of playing hide and seek and of grand balls where European royalty including The Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret would attend.

[@chrislarsen2684]

Incredible Story...Wow..

[@dospalmascb]

Here’s me thinking the french murdered the aristocracy during the revolution. Can you expand on who they are?

[@thomasmerkelbach2755]

@@dospalmascb not quite. Some aristocrats lost their heads during the revolution but far from all did. What they all lost was their privileges, titles and their political power. Still, many families managed to hold on to some if not all of their properties including their castles. Once the reign of terror was over and Napoleon declared himself emperor aristocracy was back and he even created new dukes and princes. One such family are today’s Swedish royalty. After Napoleon came the restoration of the monarchy, more revolution another empire under Napoleon III and only then, 1871, a more definite republican set-up. Today aristocratic titles have no legal value in France. But that doesn’t mean aristocratic families don’t continue to exist. There is even a pretender to the French kingship should it ever come back: Jean, Prince of Orleans, the Count of Paris, a direct descendant of the last King Louis Philippe. And of course, Stephanie bought her castle of Lalande from the very much still around family of marquis who owned the place since long before the revolution.

[@dospalmascb]

@@thomasmerkelbach2755 many thanks for your informative reply, most appreciated.

[@orquideasehistoriasdefrega8742]

Such a lovely and welcome video in these times when we are so deprived of travel. Thank you for sharing such a wonderfully interesting day!

[@J.Cameron.Stuart.Adams.]

I see Stephanie becoming a presenter on a history series within the next 10 years. Well any series would be uplifted with Stephanie as the presenter. She is natural in front of the camera. Cheers!

[@karlasmit7535]

Thank you all for a lovely Sunday’s at the Chateau.

[@toddekstrom7963]

Finally, how we have missed Sunday’s at the Chateau. Give us more, please.

[@jacquelinereynolds2934]

@@BlackDino468 Dan has a separate cooking channel. Think its called the French kitchen. Stephanie has said that Sunday vlogs will be 1 or 2 a month at present. Renovations wouldnt be shown on those. Shes still posting every Tuesday and Thursday and the gift/charity channel on Monday plus Patreon on a Wednesday. Before the Pandemic there were only ever 2 a week

[@tnt8092]

It boggles my mind every time I see a structure like the cathedral, how did they do it..I want to say thank you to all the craftsman, designers and labourers who’s hands built them, bravo to you. Thanks for your hard work so we can all enjoy them today...❤️

[@salt8661]

Loved the sacred moments in the cathedral, what better way to spend a Sunday?💫💖🌱🦋💖💫🌱⛪️💫

[@robertmahenski7660]

I'm finding it difficult to remain dry-eyed when I'm watching your vlogs, Miss Stephanie. You bring such love and joy to us through your enthusiasm for the beauty that surrounds us, from the grandest cathedral to the tiniest flower. Bless you, and please share my love to all of the beautiful people you attract.

[@tc7486]

Stephanie you make everything so interesting. You’re a great narrator!

[@martinwright4125]

she is a wonderful presenter, thorough, knowledgeable, precise in grammar and diction, always well-dressed and well put together, and she is always respectful of her broader audience. even if I'm not thinking of smiling or enjoying, she can bring smiles out. I still return to many of the subjects she covers...toile du Jouy, Limoges, Spode, textiles, paintings. professional and the real deal. thank you ms. Jarvis. you are making a difference. why and what? the way that her presentation is put together. she presented the centerpiece w/out rushing, she acknowledged the location, a wonderful shot of the cathedral, and some impressive facts...it is important for the viewer to know the age of these beautiful edifices. for instance, in the U.S., as advanced as we like to think we are, we simply don't sport a cathedral that is 1000 years old.. that is significant to understand, for it is in other parts of the world, the instant case as an example, that structures, such as this one, are literally throughout Europe, etc. the video is well filmed, unrushed, set with very nice music, cut-in shots, and the very professional presentation of ms. Jarvis. these very things set her apart from many of the videos that flood this market. it is what propels her forward...there is a refreshing difference.

[@trishradloff8817]

The Stain glass is just exquisite in the Cathedral. I went there in the mid 70s on a family Holiday. I’m so glad you went! BTW, the music you chose to use inside, for the video taken in the Cathedral was just perfect. Gloriously beautiful and Majestic.

[@michaelgarcia5159]

Wonderful music for Cathedral viewing. Always the best music for most everything you exhibit.

[@pattiearehart118]

The Cathedral was a wonderful tour! What a magnificent structure! I’ve been to many cathedrals in Italy and they have nothing on the Bourge beauty!

[@ernstdiedericks3720]

Thank you for spoiling us on Sunday and then with the beautiful Bourges! Loved the Cathedral! I could have spend the whole day there! The trip there looked so much fun!

[@bredaswitzer1948]

That church was amazing, i loved the stain glass windows, beautiful 🥰🐝🦋🌻

[@susannoonan1]

Brought back my student days in collage art history classes only livelier. Love Gothic and Rocco architecture, thanks for sharing your trip.

[@suzannehamilton1251]

You have made me so happy. I have spent the entire night in hospital and was feeling so very sorry for myself. Then I wake up this morning to watch this amazing video that made me weep. I am so desperate to go to France and come to La Lande. If I give up Until then I will look forward to “Mondays at the Chateau” as I am in Northern Australia. Stephanie, you wear so many hats ! And the one of tour guide and historian is one that I think I love the most. Thank you for bringing me so much joy and giving me something to look forward to. All my love. xxxxx

[@zulemaalamo4863]

Please get well , Stephanie has so much love for all of us.

[@kevinfontaine9346]

Stephanie, thank you for making your vlogs. They make this terrible time so calming. I very much enjoy your adventures. They allow us to travel without having to leave home. Makes me wish to travel again. It makes one feel as though one was their. Please give my thanks to the others for I feel as though I am part of your adventures in France. Merci from the United States. Kevin

[@soo5jon1]

Hi to you all from Nottingham. Just love you vlogs. Been catching up on all of them! Binge watching.! So much laughter & fun. The Cathedral was a WOW! Thank you for spreading some happiness x

[@lynnoliver9423]

What I love about Stephanie when she is telling us about where ever she is, or goes it makes you look and notice everything more, well does for me everything is so interesting and OMG Stephanie you knowledge is amazing big thank you. I cannot wait till we can go out and visit places again

[@lancestricklin5271]

Thanks so much for the visit to the beautiful cathedral today! Amazing that men can execute such beauty. The play of light that appeared in your video must have been breathtaking in person.

[@lauraarbuckle6119]

Yes yes yes....great light and shadow... breathtaking

[@gardenglam3451]

What an exciting adventure! The cathedral is so magnificent! I love your narration about the history that accompanies it. When I lived in France years ago I learned that a lot of French cathedrals didn’t have original windows due to bombing during the wars. 12th century windows are truly a treasure of this cathedral! You are a wonderful gathering of creative souls sharing inspiration on the way! Thank you from Canada 🇨🇦 Kerry Lynn

[@NatiHerron]

Amazing architectural feat! The stained glass windows are stunning 💕

[@lmarion57435]

Sundays at the Chateau are the best travel videos. It feels like visiting the places in person: appreciating the history and artistry, and then ducking into Zara!

[@catherinebyrne1796]

Most beautiful church what a building 💚 hi to you all hope your safe and well

[@vivienneziegel9859]

Oh my I couldn’t imagine seeing a church so beautiful, Thankyou for taking us along ❤️🦘❤️🦘❤️🙏

[@marjoleint3592]

Oh Stephanie, you make the best tourguide-video’s. I loved it. It was like I was with you in person. You have so much knowledge about these things. And although i’m a protestant christian, I do love the big catholic cathedrals and the beautiful windows. But I’m glad we have Bibles in our own lanquage now and do not have to look too windows to know the beautiful story of Gods love for us 😉 Greetings and love from Holland 🇳🇱

[@camilled.8852]

I love Stephanie’s very informative tours for us. That cathedral is a real treasure! If only i could give this video a ten thumbs up

[@rizza357]

the information about the gothic cathedral is very useful for my history of architecture, which makes me love this channel even more

[@innershifttv]

My Bourges story from 1972 was of my family arriving in a small square near the cathedral and there was an immense white convertable with Texas license plates, the top down and four women sitting within. The car was so large that it was stuck causing a traffic jam. We had to wait for some time as people got out of their cars and getting vehicles to back up so that the behmouth car could finally leave the square.

[@dm7761]

The ingenuity back then was just, incredible. Magnificent.

[@katieirish5765]

I loved going with you all on this fun outing! The incredible Gothic cathedral was such a treat to see! I'm fascinated by ancient buildings and how they accomplished such magnificence without the benefit modern technology.

[@garnwalkerstables]

Oh my word what a wonderful treat!! Stunning unbelievable stunning ❤❤❤❤

[@marjoriesterling8137]

Beautiful church , it always it amazes me how they built them back in the day and two how they made it Though WWII and all the Château’s made it though the bombs. Thank you for your sharing one of your beautiful Country.

[@raphaellabella1476]

The cathedral has stolen my heart and soul. It’s hard to believe this beauty exists and made by hands blessed by God. I am in tears seeing this beauty. Thank you so much....

[@alicewerni7989]

Thank you for another lovely video. You do these so well. I always have to re-watch these tour video there is so much to absorb!

[@versatile6664]

Lalanders you are so lucky to have Sthefany as your friend 🌼🥀❤️🌸🏵️🌷🌺💮.

[@lucyyoung9406]

Marie likes time to herself. The tour with Stephanie was awesome.

[@violetblue13]

Marie loves to see the three bullies head through the gates away from her. A few hours of peace.

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

@@violetblue13 i dont believe you just said this!!!! This does not help Marie a all quiet the opposite!

[@violetblue13]

@@raffaellavitiello1762 open your eyes and ears. Watch the vlogs and listen. The sooner she leaves the better for her.

[@violetblue13]

@@pomme800 get a grip and get real.

[@dawngough1133]

Can’t imagine the infinite hours of carving that went into creating such a magnificent cathedral. It’s almost like an exaggerated, gothic set designed for a Batman movie!

[@marleyburkhardt3714]

this place is gorgeous and huge!! wow. fantastic!!!

[@michaeldriebeekvanderven]

The shots of the cathedral are so soothing 😊

[@impeachykeen2985]

I seriously love your travel videos so much! I’m putting my hopes to see your own show on the travel channel out into the universe!

[@cheriesharp234]

Fabulous vlog Stephane, I feel like I’ve just spent the day out with you all, you must have done so much homework to learn the history of the cathedral, so thank you for sharing it with us all xxxx

[@lauraarbuckle6119]

Yes I really appreciate the research, the scholarship. The relief (?) sculptures are devastatingly beautiful. What a gorgeous country.

[@marletadaza855]

Yay! Can’t wait .. my dose of happiness 😀❤️

[@Hellyers]

What an amazing cathedral, thanks for showing us 👍

[@shellydsouza8902]

Wow! I loved your tour to the cathedral! The history tour was amazing! You are talented Stephanie!

[@DB-od2kx]

Thank you for taking us along on your adventure. Such fun! 💞💞💞

[@zulemaalamo4863]

Stephanie I have enjoyed this video of the cathedral and the shopping, thank you so much.

[@vickiranyard6552]

It is a stunning cathedral nearly as beautiful as my cathedral in Lincoln! 😊 Great tour guide Stephanie x

[@donnamoore8361]

Adore it when you shop but the tour and guide were the best. Thank you🥰

[@gisellenorbury2369]

Thank you Stephanie it was the best History lesson I had on that beautiful church.

[@LaReynedEpee]

Bourges, heart of France, been there, very nice

[@afrlala3593]

Oh my goodness what beautiful Cathedral just amazing. Thank you for taking us along. How dedicated the people were to their graft and dedication to God. Appreciated.🙏🌷💕

[@flibbertygibbette]

It's hard to imagine these days-massive, hand-built buildings that take hundreds of years to construct. These videos are giving me ideas for the next time I'm in France! May the pandemic be over soon so that we can all travel again.

[@sallylee8851]

Love the music who have chosen when viewing the cathedral.

[@aprilninthr2886]

Charming Stephanie is the best tour guide! The closest I will get to a gothic cathedral right now is St. John the Divine in New York City. Also, beautiful. Loved this video as usual. Please keep them coming!

[@joellenmeek658]

Philip’s videography and Stepanie’s narration is stunning. Made me feel like I was in the Cathedral and felt the scale and beauty. The music was also lovely.

[@philipjanssen]

❤️

[@Anna-ky7ix]

I just love when you do these tours and share the history of the beautiful sites! Thank you! It helps so much when we still cant travel!

[@nadiastokes2521]

Absolutely gorgeous place. I love the painted columns and walls. I would be going crazy taking photos in there!

[@KMETC1116]

Thanks for the tour of the cathedral! It’s beautiful. The shopping is amazing! Looks like a fun day!

[@thirdonetoo1212]

For a moment, when the music started in the cathedral, I thought you were going to sing. I understand it wouldn’t have been appropriate unless arranged, but it would have been marvellous. What a beautiful cathedral, and the connection with LaLande is so touching. Thank-you for taking us there.

[@lauraarbuckle6119]

Yes imagine the acoustics’ with that ceiling. Gorgeous windows. Is it too old to identify the stain glass artist?

[@suellenmcgillick8177]

I thought the same thing. Her voice would have been perfect to hear there.

[@miajoyce11]

Extrodianary architecture. Thank you for your knowledge and tour. It’s most welcome especially during this time of isolation.

[@raynaknierim9277]

The cathedral was absolutely beautiful. Thank you Stephanie for allowing us to see this through your eyes. 😊

[@barbaramalloy6565]

I love your music, it’s so calming!

[@cliveroulstone9366]

Thanks Stephanie for the very interesting tour of Bourges

[@francesledwith2355]

I never watch anything twice, or read a book twice, but I enjoyed this video so much I watched it twice. Thank you Stephanie

[@susandewolfe4876]

Stephanie is the Queen of Vlogs. Philip's videography and his rings are wonderful. It seems fitting that the chapel at Lalonde is dedicated to St. Joseph the carpenter and Selmar is such a talented carpenter and has connected with Lalonde so very much.

[@cravecan]

It’s remarkable to imagine how these grand cathedrals were built hundreds of years ago...a marvel of engineering.

[@sharoncole8249]

The roof of the cathedral is painted same has our blue with gold stars just stunning it just makes me so happy that am a patreon for lalande if i can help save lalande it makes me so happy real good feeling also gives me something wonderful to talk about when meeting new people people xx💖😊💖xx

[@ruthsanchez9724]

I absolutely love these shows. Hello to all!! Can't wait!!

[@rachaeltaylor8233]

Beautiful - those stained windows are breath taking. How did they build such majestic buildings all those centuries ago and the woodmancraft as well! Thank you for being the perfect tour guide with the juiciest historical information like the butter tower - pay to indulge ... Love it.

[@lucindadavis9507]

Great video and loved seeing the cathedral and other sights in Bourges! But...I can't believe you skipped the tartan encased mirror at the big Emmaus just to the left of the pictures you and Nati were looking at-- it looked like a must have for Gerry's future apartment!

[@susannevk8507]

Exactly- it’s a MUST for Gerry’s room!

[@monikastuckey8737]

Beautiful cathedral!

[@marilynnvanden9704]

Oh Wow! That magnificent Cathedral ! Stephanie - you are absolutely spot- on saying “........the eye doesn’t know where to rest ! .........”. So enjoyed this vlog! Cheers! Ontario 🇨🇦

[@carreyn9808]

The details of the chapel are amazing, considering they did not have the type of tools we have today. So much smart talented people in those days

[@shefalisharma9422]

Your enthusiasm for historical monuments and artefacts is amazing and makes me happy to see how well you are versed with the history of all those things and have done considerable research ..!!!

[@elizabethjurkacek5217]

I could barely hold in my ecstacy/wonderment at the Cathedral. I cannot thank all of you enough for bringing this to us.

[@Wwbyoung]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Perfect for Sunday reflections.

[@christinecox8073]

Stunning cathedral amazing clock really great vlog thank you

[@marieevelegare1415]

Une si belle cathédrale! Such a great way to experience nearby cities!

[@jeanburgin160]

How amazing to see this incredible church ... awesome. Thank you for sharing ...

[@vilmacarande-kulis7769]

Wow! I am used to seeing big churches but that is one beautiful cathedral. Thank you Stephanie for sharing, in a very informed manner, as usual !!

[@ginaparedes599]

thank you so much for taking me on adventure in france the church is beautiful.....