A fully powered up chateau.

[@susanbdusan2785]

You’re right. The flooding of rooms with light gives us a profound message. It’s worth the walk.

[@maevefox8034]

Well done, it's amazing what you've accomplished in 2024, looking forward to seeing what 2025 brings...

[@StuartWoodwardJP]

Oh! You briefly showed the key! A determined hacker would be making a copy based on the video freeze frame… if the key wasn’t so complicated! 😂. I was screaming “Noooooo!” when you were taking it out!

[@valerieforsyth8278]

Just a haircut to have before New Years!

[@RobertaNickell]

May any hackers get a jolt for even trying! ​@@StuartWoodwardJP

[@deannayoung5311]

❤🎉 Completely agree with you 👍🥰🌟 2024 was epic soooo 🤷‍♀️ 2025 will be absolutely awesome 👏💝

[@cherylmcnair5594]

Yes Dan, you don’t have a ruin, you have a Chateau that functions 😊

[@anelakapov2878]

❤❤❤

[@3_3645]

I'm eating my words, never thought this was even a possibility. A huge congratulations to Dan and his family of friends willing to help, even risking their lives.

[@KABITH0888]

Very nice of you to tidy up before the guys return, plus there’s just something about a good clean up that makes you feel good 😊.

[@almawebber]

I just rewatched the Chateau Diaries episode for last NYE when all you wanted for 2024 was a roof....congrats on wishes come true!!

[@bexp436]

What a lovely surprise. And how brilliant to see the chateau all powered up 😊😊 Great job Dan 😊

[@jamesberdine8574]

Love seeing the dogs. They seem like they have a lot of fun running around on the grounds. Wagging their tails.

[@sonarsphere]

I tolerate the dogs. I get that creators must include them in the video to please dog lovers. I'm glad Dan is not obsessing with them too much, like Stephanie from La Land.

[@coolcpa3321]

The puppy has grown so quickly. Such a lovely pack of fur with wagging tails. Adorable.

[@ericacole7102]

@@sonarspherethe dogs are great companions when he is alone at night. Most people enjoy seeing animals.

[@reetpateet8656]

@@sonarsphereI too ‘tolerate’ the dogs! Too much fuss is made of them - fed up of people treating them like children.

[@smac4565]

You call it puttering along but it is a huge accomplishment, The Chateau Has Lights! The things you can do with power, like make Brian coffee. 🤭 Hooking up power is as thrilling as watching you hang off the roof, it’s all improvements to the chateau. I thought we’d never see you actually move in and here that is just around the corner. Well done sir. When people look back at their youth they often don’t have much to show for it but you can say you personally built a chateau.

[@christikapa3856]

Plus converted a derelict bakery to a home. Plus built more vegetable garden boxes at LaLande.

[@icandivideos5743]

Let there be LIGHT! Yes! That’s a wonderful way to start the new year! Congratulations! 🎉 You continue to amaze!

[@GrannyV29]

I am still in awe of what you have accomplished with the chateau. I look forward to every video. Not just to watch the progress but to watch your relationship with the others helping you.

[@RobVespa]

"It's no longer a ruin now." This hit. The light spilling from the chateau windows wasn't unlike the warmth a Christmas tree can bring. It made me feel festive in another country. Love your interactions with the brave pups. Saved you from the bear. Happy holidays. All the best.

[@solitairesmith3553]

Seeing the lights on in the chateau was sooo Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@23Prospero37]

Thank you Dan. Good to see you got the temporary electrics in the Chateau with no crispy fingers or singed doggos. It makes the place so much more comfortable for you on gloomy rainy days and you will be able to use an electric heater to keep warm on the coldest days.

[@monicateeling810]

Beautifully organised work station ✅ AND THERE WAS LIGHT ✅✅✅✅✅ ABSOLUTELY COMING ALONG FABULOUSLY ✅✅✅✅✅Love how the dogs kept you company ❤️

[@chantalpinsonneault1299]

I just love the sound of water. Dan, you're on your way to reaching 1 million subscribers in 2025.

[@MrZuhahaha]

You lighted up our daily lives with your videos much earlier than you lighted up the chateau boys, have nice new year everyone!

[@karenjohnson9437]

Glad you're getting the electricity going! The Chateau looks great lit up.

[@loloholmes2793]

Every December, I am gobsmacked by everything you've accomplished during year with this shell of a building.

[@inquisitivemind2465]

Such a massive transformation from where you started

[@terrig4750]

Yay my favorite You tube show. Hope everyone had a great Christmas and have a Happy New Year and be safe and healthy and happy.

[@timothyogden9761]

I first found Dan playing in dirt and planting things. A few months have passed he is now meddling in multiple trades with confidence and elegance. Truly a Renaissance Man.

[@lululand1653]

I am simply constantly in awe of all you keep accomplishing and feel familial pride in all you do. May 2025 allow you to continue the rebuild and with electricity and water flowing you can achieve everything.

[@lucindajennings148]

The chateau looks wonderful no matter what...as you were walking back to the dark chateau it just looked amazing. And ..yes..the lights are good!😊

[@jeremy1350]

"There's a LIGHT in the TOWER !!" Let there be light at the Chateau !!!

[@jasonspurrell1729]

My wife and I started watching from the start and binged watch to catch up.. we love and are amazed how things have come. Had to be the worst place we’ve ever seen restored.. amazed that the walls of the original ruin stood that long without toppling over. Terrific work, keep it up. 👍 cheers from Canada

[@christikapa3856]

That means they were very well constructed centuries ago.

[@carolinehops]

Good shot of the dogs playing in the water..really adds a touch of normality amongst the intense building programme. Can’t wait till the shells complete,then u decorate n then furnish it in antiques ..that’s the cherry on the cake. ..

[@aleksandrzalman2765]

Очень радостно видеть как замок оживает,вот уже и элекричество появилось)

[@amygdalos96]

I gotta be honest I'm surprised about the 2024 progress. I remember the first floors going in and sat there like "this project is going to take at least 10 years to finish". Progress was so slow back then. I was so wrong. All floors in and a complete Roof is crazy. I cannot wait to see the chateau in a year.

[@lukestoolbox]

wow!! major step done just in time before 2025, congrats Dan and happy new year :)

[@louisegibbins9607]

The Chateau is coming to life again because of you! Bravo!

[@oriorda9470]

Superb progress in 2024! Congrats to Dan, Nick, Brian and Calvin and the mason of course.

[@Barnzoid]

A perfect update - getting all the bits in place that will make the job so much easier this winter. Always a pleasure to watch the progress.

[@mannyortiz4814]

Dan my love. Hurrah, finally electricity. You are right. Now the chateau looks occupied. You will be able to work at night if you want. Congratulations, proud of you guys. Until next time. Please, take care and stay safe. I love you. Happy New Year 🍾🥂🕊🌞🦢🎊🌈🙏🎈🌹❤️👍🇺🇸

[@seankearney2592]

Another Milestone in the Chateaux History.... Electricity ....Happy New Year to you Dan and Crew.

[@jenn976]

Congrats on all the neat workshop surfaces, shelves, and now electricity all hooked up!!!

[@ricardathomason5485]

So excited to see a posting. Then to see the lights come on in the Chateau was awesome. So so happy for you. You’ve (you and the crew )achieved so much this year, congratulations to all 🎉👏🏻👍🏻🎉

[@lovdolls]

You are doing fantastic Dan never tire of watching you and following you around the chateau. All the best.

[@nigelbullock9039]

Another amazing video, a long one, and every time it's great to see the way the project is making progress. Best château YT channel by miles.

[@elizabethstuart8401]

Dan you are amazing! You are an international star! People all over the internet have noticed you. You are being mentioned in chat rooms that totally unrelated to your project. You are doing a fantastic job, and are fun to watch! Keep up the good work! You are an inspiration to others! ❤

[@parkerposey788]

Looking good! Happy New Year Dan 🎉

[@deborahmartyn97]

These "little" things Matter- SO MUCH - to our lives. Well done and I celebrate the Light returning to the Chateau Chamande.

[@maggiesue4825]

You are going to have so much fun this winter,, doing the little things, getting things organized. Congratulations on having power!

[@mariagillinson8527]

Well done Mr. Man master of all trades. I’m so impressed and motivated by your energy. You doggies are lovely!

[@DirkRevised]

Seen ALL of your Chateau-vids Dan, first time I land on one within 7 minutes after upload. 🎉 Love it all. Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏼

[@jansystad]

Dan, I am so happy to see electric light! Well done, it’s like a present to all of your followers. I’m so looking forward to the next big step!

[@Gorbatsjov27]

Yesss, the box is there! The electrical panel is nicely and safely closed up now. 🎉

[@350ypvs2187]

Even the small videos are welcome, I have been watching you for over a year now ( I had to binge watch when I first discovered your channel to catch up) but every night I sit patiently waiting for a video. Keep up the good work Dan and have a great new year.

[@alanbennington2641]

The waterproofing of the roof area, and the wind proofing of most or all windows, was a great step forwards, and now with the reliable power supply you will be able to make progress whatever the weather conditions. Well done, you have come a long way! Good health and lots of success in the new year!

[@eliza295]

Cool to see it powered up! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@annettesharrock1236]

Love a bit of pottering Dan nows the time to tick off the jobs that need to be done, Yay and ElectricIty in the Chateau how cool is that, Thanks for sharing See yer soon😘

[@CloudedLeopard8588]

Burglars are going to love the electrical set up. Having the mains on the border wall will make it so much easier to cut of the electrical supply and be able to run a mock in the chateau, never mind the impracticality Dan highlighted.

[@LaReynedeNeige]

Such a simple thing, but doesn't it make such a big difference

[@lesley-annecarle]

Wonderful Dan Wonderful !!!!!!!!! a Wonderful Day has arrived , light, electricity has arrived Your ruin, is now a beautiful Chateau with working electricity, Wow Dan Wow !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@T-RexRita]

Eaten by a bear ?!🤣 More like, "Chateau owner ravaged by a savage hedgehog 🦔'Even the dogs were terrified '"😂

[@leilacristinapereira461]

You've been making miracles, Dan and friends. Watching since the very beginning when the chateau was just rubble asking for help. 🙌

[@telern5681]

Congratulations Dan and friends. You’ve come a long way in this restoration. Can’t wait to see what comes next.

[@s.714]

It's been wonderful to watch your progress and to share in your joy of bringing this back to life. Well done. Happy Christmas and Hope your New year is merry!

[@melindastclair]

"walking all the way across the grounds" - so blessed. By this time next year, Dan....... 🥳

[@claudeross126]

Congratulations Dan

[@lfm6269]

It is so amazing to see safe floors, a solid roof and light! So proud of you Dan and all who have helped you!

[@tracarussell9810]

Can't wait to see videos this coming year! Inside stuff, outside spring time and cool roofing 🎉2025, bring it on!

[@vanessajamieson7420]

Hello Dan, what a nice surprise to get a video & how exciting that you’re all rigged up with the electricity. Your new work station is really organised, well done! May I wish you a very Happy & safe New Year with the hope that 2025 will be stupendous year for you (& of course, Nick, Brian, Calvin & the fur kids) hugs from Johannesburg, South Africa

[@lindahalyday6306]

How amazing to see how far you have come this year. Cannot wait to see your accomplishments in the new year. Thank you for taking us on your journey.

[@brittac.fleck-zink2863]

Good luck for all your plans for 2025 Dan! So great to see the Chateau illuminated

[@sallyflavell6221]

And then there was light!😁👍 Brilliant job Dan👍⭐️⭐️👏⭐️⭐️🐾🐾😁

[@JackBlack-ii1ip]

And the Lord said "Let there be light" and there was light. You could see for bloody miles.

[@mandysparg134]

❤ thank you for more videos.

[@michellecook2338]

Ow i do like clean tidy ,not to mention all you accomplished this year . Lighting up our lives 🤩🤩

[@wendymorrison5619]

Lights to make winter work spaces pleasant and safe. And the lit windows a beacon in the winter gloom. So magical for you, the boys and your grand adventure.

[@catzenhouse]

Well, that is a positive - not blowing yourself up!! "Doing a Simon" seems wise in the long run. Less hassle, less work in the future, hopefully. Hope you had a lovely Christmas, Dan, Nick and Brian plus pup-pups.

[@CenturyHomeProject]

She's got a pulse and it's strong! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ the Château looks magnificent lit up at night! What a way to end 2024! Congratulations to you all!

[@davidnicholson6406]

What a milestone! There's a light over at the....😊🎉

[@Mitch-Hendren]

Frankenstein place 🎶🎵

[@tonic8945]

Another big step on the long road......keep on keeping on mate.

[@kenolive921]

Hi Dan. Another milestone passed. Wishing you all a Happy New Year. 🇨🇦❤

[@francesbolen257]

How amazing to get power!

[@suecranfield5546]

What a difference in a year! Great work, teamwork, friendship and laughter! Keep it up and take us along with you Xx

[@donmorrow1923]

Well Dan, thanks for the video up date. Like most home owners over the Christmas Break, there’s those little jobs that you can get to while you’re off. Ha! Except you have more little jobs to do than most could dream of. Good job on the electrics, and it is starting to look like a proper home. 👍

[@Rocklyn277]

And ‘let there be light’, you out did any star on top of a CHRISTMAS tree. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your boys. I would just like to thank you Dan for bringing so much joy to so many. Sincere love and respect sent to you from a 70+ lady and her hubby in Australia xx

[@cjd4743]

What a lovely 😍 sight!! So happy for you, Dan. Peace✌️ and love❤️ from Washington State. 🌲

[@suewilson1801]

Yay! Saturday and a surprise From Chaumont! Merry Christmas!

[@pamelahaskell809]

Looking great so far Dan. Then there was light. That smile is so good to see.

[@alisonmckenzie1415]

Lovely moment seeing the chateau all lit up, amazing. Thanks for entertaining allof us in 2024 🎉.

[@CynthiaLuna-gc1sd]

It is great to see you with a big smile. This Chateau holds your heart.❤ You have done right by her. ❤❤❤

[@cindya.esquivel6876]

Anytime spent watching Dan and the chateau is never wasted 😊

[@user-ho3dk4pg8y]

I like the kitty cat clock! My daughter very recently bought a 1950’s house (on her own!) and someone gave her the same clock as a housewarming gift. It’s super cute.

[@barnesfamily1128]

LET THERE BE LIGHT !! FANTASTIC looking so good.

[@kendallricker9633]

Thank you for sharing all your adventures, big and small. Looking forward to seeing how the landscape fills in. Hope all your holidays were happy. Again, thank you for sharing the adventure.

[@judyfudge2458]

Hope you enjoyed your Christmas with the boys. Its gonna be an awsome New Year !

[@gerryhartung736]

The tarps on the roofs are flapping like a Phoenix rising back to life! Happy New Year to you, Dan, your sons, their mother, the dogs, and especially Nick, Brian, and Mr. Orange Pants. I have enjoyed a wonderful year of your videos, and reliving my own career in home building, THANKS! 😂 From Oregon, U.S.A.

[@33piolin]

I hope you know what joy you have brought to so many people with your positive/productive videos🥰 Wishing you the best for 2025 and a big Thanks from San Diego, California😍

[@fynbo1007]

I enjoy to see Dan relaxing doing just a little things at a time. Thank you for sharing all your videos this year, merry christmas and happy new year, look forward to seeing more of your journey in France

[@zaphoidbeeblebrox1809]

Stone Mason is a mans best friend.

[@jeanburgin160]

Great job Dan!!! Always enjoy what you are doing. All the best.

[@cattigereyes1]

Looks much better! Lights! Now it just needs a working bathroom!

[@novagardener2785]

Dan, what you’ve accomplished this year is just amazing! Well done! Looking forward to seeing what you accomplish this year!

[@kirsten4887]

Excited to see the windows go in now

[@katherinespencer2633]

Congratulations, Dan! Now having power, it will make life so much easier! Happy New Year to you, Brian and Nick, and all your Family!🎉

[@kirstanshephard8393]

Let there be light ✨️ 🙏 💛 🙌 💖

[@koryschue1396]

Wooo-hooo! Power!! How exciting Dan! Really quite amazing how far you've come on that beautiful project. Thank you for taking us along.❤

[@CH-rg8zp]

Glad the bears didn't get you! Love an organized work space, it saves so much time and increases efficiency.

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

French bears only eat cheese.

[@CH-rg8zp]

@@StreetTruckinTitan ah yes, the Camembert 🤣

[@iainrutherford184]

I haven't built a castle, nor renovated a chateau... but you, Nick and Brian (and the rest of Team EtRF) have inspired me throughout 2024. Thank you for sharing 🇫🇷