A Tour of My Favorite French Manor House

Join me for a visit to Logis de la Chabotterie, one of my most favorite restored homes in France!
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[@gramcracker1616]

I also love to imagine the families that occupied the homes from centuries past.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Right? It's always so fascinating!

[@user-sy7xo9qf8c]

Hi

[@patriciaheath1894]

Formidable , la belle vie…..merci Beth🪻🪻🪻

[@Mary-Mercedes]

LOVE this. *You live an enchanted life.* In my next life, I will be sure to marry a handsome Frenchman. Trying to learn French SO difficult and not intuitive.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Ha! Yes it's quite the journey to learn another language later in life! But the best way to learn is the "sink or swim" method ha! None of my French family speaks a word of English, so I had no other choice! And looking back over the last 25 years, I'm so grateful that I was forced to learn because it really has helped me understand the culture (and my husband better!) and enjoy our times there too!

[@bigsister8590]

Quite a lovely alternative to the overwhelming opulence of Versailles! Thank you for this delightful tour.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Ha! YES! To experience the history on a smaller scale and see how people lived back then is really fascinating!

[@michelez715]

Of all your many interesting and informative videos, Beth, this has to be my favourite. A little bit of everything - history, cuisine, architecture, gardening, how people lived then, and a yummy French guide as a bonus! What's not to love? Also so nice to see your family from a few years ago, as cute as ever.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Ha! Yes I had to laugh looking at those sweet little girls of yesteryear who are now teenagers?! Where did my babies go???? So glad you enjoyed the visit! And yes it has it all which is why I love to come here! Wasn't the guide charming :). I think they should sell those outfits in the gift shop ha!!

[@debbiezullo7056]

Beth you and I truly love all the same things. So it’s not surprising I found this video absolutely gorgeous. Thank you❤

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Ha! I knew you'd love it ha! Isn't it so inspiring?! It's such a feast for the senses to have lunch at the restaurant and then tour this amazing house. Your heart is full! :)

[@judyxo]

Love your videos. Thank you for sharing. 🥰

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad you enjoy them! :)

[@suestutzle2779]

I want to be there. My husband is German and when we went to visit his family we would always check out the castles. Our girls, when they were little, loved looking at old things and we spent many happy times together looking at the local history. We love it.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Aww such sweet memories! It's always such fun to look at history through the eyes of a child. They say the most insightful and funniest things! I bought my youngest a disposable camera for camp once and she asked me "This is great Mom, but how do I get the photos out of here?!" LOL! I felt really old!

[@frenchfarmhouseflair]

Thank you for sharing this lovely tour with us!⚜️

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

My pleasure! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@queens6583]

I also find it so fascinating to see how they lived centuries ago. I was surprised to see they had the beginnings of some of our creature comforts today. The restaurant looks fabulous and delicious. That kitchen looks like a hospital operating room which, as a nurse I can appreciate. Looking forward to the apricot desert with delivery service to my house. LOL

[@louiselewis5061]

Thank you so much for this lovely tour, Beth. I love traveling with you. What a wonderful history lesson.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Can you tell I was a history major? HA! I just find it all so fascinating and hoped you all would too! So glad you have enjoyed it! Next year I must take you to a wonderful museum of "Ancient Kitchen Tools" it's another really fascinating visit as well!

[@maryserrano6448]

Bravo,! A beautiful video. Its always nice to see other parts of France 🇫🇷 that I have not seen. No doubt France 🇫🇷 has many marvelous things besides their foods. The beautiful gardens. Its history and beautiful mansions as well as Castle's, thanks for sharing.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Yes! It truly does! There are so many beautiful things to share in France! It truly is a feast for the senses!

[@keren.icehand]

Wow! So beautiful! I really love this vlog💜👍🙏

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Aww thanks! So glad you enjoy it! :)

[@22304abc]

Lovely tour, Beth.

[@deborahr.7696]

Awesome video. How can you not want to wonder and imagine of the times past? Beautiful property.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Couldn't agree more! So glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@deborahhuckaby4623]

I love touring old estates!!! Just seeing how people used to live to me is fascinating! If by chance you ever find yourself in North Carolina near Asheville, visit the Biltmore Estate! Amazing!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Oh yes! I took my husband there years ago when we were first married and we LOVED it! Truly incredible!!

[@deborahhuckaby4623]

@@EntertainingWithBeth You would be surprised how much it's changed now.

[@judypasqualone3819]

I imagine the people actually living in this house. I wonder if it’s cold in the winter like a palace or is it cool too in the summer as I’m pretty sure they didn’t install air conditioning. And so no one else has said it so I’m going to…he is so cute! Very handsome Frenchman. 😄

[@cherylbrowning4588]

What a treat to be able to see so many amazing places. Thank you for sharing.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

It really is! France has so many fascinating places to visit! Every year we are there I discover something new! (Although this was an old favorite I was so happy to be able to share!)

[@carollee4356]

You are now my favorite volger❤

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Ha! Aww so glad you enjoy them! :)

[@jeanniebrunk3863]

Well, that was fun....thanks for including us on your rainy day adventure...

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Glad you enjoyed it! It's such a fun little corner of the world!

[@iz5205]

I’m so enjoying your vlog videos of France 🇫🇷 and simply recipes you share with us all! We watched your previous videos I think it was 8-10 years ago that you wanted to start a vlog video of your French home. And now you’re living your dream! Congratulations 🎊 Keep them coming! We love ❤️ and enjoy them all!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Ha! I know remember that?! It's funny what can follow when you put the intention out there in the world! So glad you are enjoying the vlogs! A few more on their way! :)

[@ramikhirfan7851]

What a tour, that manor house is just magnificent, I adore the French historic architecture and landscape. Beautiful insight video, Beth.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Me too! I'm so inspired by it! Such a wonderful place to visit!

[@user-sy7xo9qf8c]

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[@user-sy7xo9qf8c]

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[@sandyfeet9502]

Another SPECTACULAR video!! Raining days are wonderful for the exploration of museums, art galleries, and Chateaus that have amazing restaurants, and let's not forget handsome Frenchmen😉 This tour was so interesting with a glimpse into the history that we often neglect while traveling since there is so much to see and time is limited. By sharing these videos we can adjust our plans to accommodate places where one could enjoy something that would not normally be on the itinerary. Beth, you are a bonafide tour expert and a gourmand!!! Thank you, Bisou😘😘😘😘

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Aww so glad you enjoyed it! I love this part of France! I find there is so much history, and culture to discover in these parts that is different from the South of France, or Paris, or any of the more well-known parts! It's been such a joy to share it with all of you :)

[@WiseAilbhean]

Anyone else thinking of that movie 1998, “Ever After” (the cinderella story that made it feel real)? 🙋🏽‍♀️ That house, the property looks so familiar. This must have been used as a filming sets for many movies and shows.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Yes! I remember that movie and loved that house too! :)

[@rosecolouredglasses]

It's so nice to see France outside of Paris. I learned about ha-has from Jane Austen's Mansfield Park, the Cambridge University Press edition. The footnotes and introduction were extensive!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Oh how interesting!

[@kathyhartsell4383]

Good afternoon Beth! I thoroughly enjoyed this French Manor home! It’s beautiful! I wondered about the fashions the women would’ve worn during their evening dining parties. The dining table looks so eloquent and the tureen is gorgeous! Love the curved staircases, too! The whole house is an interesting and beautiful tour! Thank you so much for another wonderful experience in France! 💕

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

You are so welcome! Yes I would have loved to see the outfits too! There was a gentleman dressed in period costume walking through the kitchen (he's at the tail end of the shot of the kitchen) and he looked so authentic in his waistcoat and boots, I had to do a double take I thought he was a ghost! LOL!

[@kathyhartsell4383]

Yes, I saw him, too! And, I thought…is he real?! 💕

[@thousandyardgavri2785]

Beth your channel is just so wholesome and relaxing to watch. I wish you more success in life.

[@maddiecedeno8989]

Oh BETH so nice to see you again! Such an exquisite manor. I loved so many objects. The toile fabric in one of the rooms is everything. I loved the fake gardener - he was adorable. I will have to catch on all your videos. Love & hugs 💋💨

[@ChrisRampersad]

What a nice place to tour, and see especially the gardens

[@leslikuyweski4576]

I really enjoyed this tour. I find the history of homes like this fascinating! And what beautiful gardens! Thanks for sharing.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Yes! The gardens are just amazing too! What a view! I'm sorry I forgot to take videos from the upstairs window! And only remembered how great it was once I started editing! Luckily I had a few shots in my phone from our very first visit 10 years ago! But that's really the best view of it!

[@maddiecedeno8989]

Thank you for uplifting my hot summer and sharing such rich culture. Great video…the frog totally cracked me up. Such a lovely garden too…my dream to visit this loveliness and restaurant.

[@lauramitchell6725]

Than you so much for sharing your travels! I have enjoyed some world travels in the past but sadly those days are now over. This REALLY filled a hole that I didn’t know was there.🥰 ( and you present it so enjoyably!)👏

[@mjecheverria4197]

Greetings from the pays basque Beth❤😊

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Aww greetings! I'd love to visit the Pays Basque one day!

[@maryjeanneadam420]

Thank you for taking us along another interesting tour. There seem to be many beautiful chateau’s in France. Watched “Escape to the Chateau” and can see how much work is involved to maintain these beautiful buildings.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Oh I know! I love that series! Every time I dream of owning something old in France, I watch that series and slowly back away from that idea! LOL!

[@virginiaramirez4214]

What a fun place to be. Thank you for sharing. 🤗

[@marym.garcia4147]

Nicely presented, Beth! Thanks ever so much for this memorable excursion. I've no doubt that your enthusiasm for this region of France will be shared by a host of curious travelers.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Oh I hope so! It really is a wonderful part of France! :)

[@michelledam2324]

So beautiful! The restaurant looks old world French. Love the wine color on the doors against the old bricks. Would definitely put this on my bucket list! Thanks again Beth.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Yes! It's definitely a bucket-list destination! I just love going there and "traveling back in time" for the day! Ha!

[@SpecialgiftsLA]

Beth, it made me happy to hear you animate history with your fun quirky take on it. It goes to show how you can love something you struggle with(history, yet with a special story telling spin, and the real visuals works on my artistic side. This reminded me of how I thoroughly enjoyed history class in highschool purely due to a very passionate (often drunk- but fantastic and loveliest teacher) It helped me connect even though I struggled with it and all the dates. You are a so great at this Beth. Yay!! Ok the girls are just mini replica's of you..haha..😊P.S what Camera are you using, and microphone, quality is great or is it just you?!😮😅..Ahh the 'fake gardener was so charming and cute ..I couldn't help hold my breathe looking at those threatening looking clouds..mind you I do love rain and wintery natural scenes far more then summer. Thank you for uplifting me this evening after a difficult day emotionally. You relieve my isolation at the mo..I love gift shops, heck someone I'd just go in to that and skip the actual place😅😅😅 So nice to watch and share your day. Lia❤

[@tondakremble6660]

Hi Beth...oh I love this video. I have the same feeling of imagining myself at the table dining on French cuisine in the period atmosphere, in period clothing & having conversation of the day. I was born in the wrong country, the US, in the wrong era☹️. Thank-you for the dream.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Ha! Me too I'm afraid! I feel so at home in this time period!

[@maryjanekolesar8325]

Thank goodness!!! I've lost track of you...

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Ha! Aww Here I am! Welcome back! :)

[@chateaudelannoy]

just found you😊 , lovely building 🤩 an wow , look at that garden , i only can dream ours get that lovely in a few years 🥰 greetings Yves

[@luciagonzalez4899]

fascinated by all of this history & beauty!!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Yes! Me too! So interesting and inspiring!

[@macquadj]

Sounds like a wonderful visit. I would love to do it someday. 😊

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

You would love it! It's so wonderful :)

[@mw8653]

Very enjoyable tour and love your enthusiasm I would love to visit this place.

[@newry12]

Hi Beth, loved this.Hope your family are enjoying France😀

[@irenemulcahy2495]

Beth thank you for the tour of the beautiful chateau. Always enjoy learning history of France. You have some wonderful family memories for future generations too.😘

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Yes! We certainly do! :). So glad you enjoyed it!!

[@duben55]

Lovely visit, darling Beth! One, and only one, tiny word to reconsider, if you will, the first room would be called a reception room; the drawing (withdrawing) room would be the one to withdraw from the crowd; that one was for the family. Again and again, your amazing vlog and your company have been my weekly oasis of pleasure! XOXO

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

I'm so glad you are enjoying them! :) And thanks for the tip on the drawing room, I always wondered why it was called that, makes perfect sense! And sorry to mislabel it I was going off what the English translation of the room was called from the map, but I'm sure the French translation might have been a bit off! (In the same guide book it mentioned how lovely the "flours" were growing in the garden :) LOL!

[@Khushboo-e-Hassan12]

""Your videos are not only beautiful in terms of content but also in how you edit them ! keep sharing the awesome videos."🌹🌹🌹""

[@HappyGoLucky70]

This is absolutely amazing! ❤

[@renatadennis777]

Thanks for the tour!

[@teresaproano7984]

Beth, thank you for sharing!

[@noreenalexander3836]

Merci beaucoup pour cette belle visite au charmant Logis de la Chabotterie!

[@Janet.D.C.]

Beth, I love your travel videos! I was already entranced and then he showed you the “ha ha”. I was delighted because I saw a city in Quebec called “Saint Louis du Ha! Ha!” when I was in grade school and always thought it was funny. Now I know. 😁

[@rhondav4204]

❤ your videos

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Aww thanks! So glad you enjoy them! :)

[@byronchandler5000]

Beth, it's such a beautiful manor, it reminds me of that British show Downton Abbey.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Yes! Another one of my favorites! Now that would be a house to visit!

[@MysticWisdomTarot]

Thank you so much, beautiful tour ❤️🙏🏽

[@josephruggiero1280]

Wow that was so interesting! Worth the wait! Love the elegant musical horns! Thanks for the tour of the Loge and the restaurant! 👌

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Glad you enjoyed it! You would have LOVED IT! The restaurant is quite the experience!!

[@katiag1235]

Beautiful tour Thank you !

[@sharonevans6261]

Thanks Beth❤

[@lolajacomino6574]

Very interesting and informative video. Thank you Beth ❤

[@anneluepken5369]

Absolutely loved this video. Merci!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

You're so welcome! So glad you enjoyed it!!

[@GrayKoala00]

This was so cool to watch!!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

So glad you enjoyed it!!

[@Hummingbird108]

My husband grandmother came from a very beautiful chateau it had antiques etc just like out of a Hollywood movie. We have all the photos of her and her children in there. Due to the War it was badly damaged and needed a great deal of restoring so that never happened. But my mother in law remembers being there and all the servants they had too. We now all live in England now.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Wow! What amazing family history! I'm sure she has wonderful memories of it! The pictures must be fascinating!

[@Hummingbird108]

@@EntertainingWithBeth hi Beth, they are . Am serious when I say the chateau was like out if a Hollywood movie the splendid decor the furniture, paintings etc, the chateau had 46 rooms . I met her when I first got engaged to my husband ( we’ve been married 25 years ) she gave me certain pieces of jewellery . Pearls , diamond rings etc her husband was an Ambassador and she spoke 6 languages. If I ever get the chance to meet you I will show you the photos . Xx

[@JJ-cv9ow]

Wonderful thanks Beth

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

You are so welcome! So glad you enjoyed!

[@janetfuller5522]

Just WOW!! So interesting. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

My pleasure! So glad you enjoyed it!!

[@jeffH79056]

Very cool, thank you!

[@janetbruhn3058]

Loved this - very interesting 😊

[@avondalemama470]

Beth, your little girls are so beautiful. I, too, have two girls. How much fun. Love the interiors also. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed the tour! Aren't little girls so much fun! Ha! They crack me up! Even as teenagers ha!

[@christineh5856]

That was wonderful:) Thank you!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

You are so welcome! So glad you enjoyed it!!

[@deborahgodley6980]

Wonderful video Beth😊

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@rogerhughes8998]

It's a cellarette, for the wine. I came across one at a dealer’s house. It needed to be sealed in. And I knew she was going to ask a lot even though I had to tell her what it was. You gave me an idea though.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Ha! Oh what a funny story! Thanks for letting me know what it was called! :)

[@kellycolle3335]

This music makes the video even better! Is it from 'A Little Chaos'?

[@midtwilightblue]

I know I’ve mentioned this before but I know you would absolutely love Chateau de la Basmaignée that you can see on Doing It Ourselves and The Pethericks channel! The furnishings and restoration of that magnificent estate is incredible! Upon googling, it says it’s in the Mayenne area, NE France, is that very far from you? I know Michael and you would get along so well with his love of cooking, baking, and gardening as well!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Oh I'm sure! We are on the other side of France (the West Coast) but I'd love to visit the NE and look up Michael ha! I've seen his channel :) What an inspiration! My husband and I love all those Chateau Reno channels, they are so inspiring! We love to also watch "How to Renovate a Chateau" That's a great one too!

[@midtwilightblue]

@@EntertainingWithBeth Fingers crossed for a collab video in the future and who knows, maybe even your own adventure on restoring a chateau, eh?? 😇😉 You never know what the future holds!

[@lafarmhouse]

j’adore🌸

[@michelranaivoson4376]

C'est très intéressant. La Vendée était le siège des chouans. On appellait les chouans ceux qui s'étaient révolté contre la destitution de la monarchie française. La duchesse de Berry, une princesse royale française, menait la contre-révolution elle même à cheval. Ce château est très intéressant à voir.

[@jellybeanparis584]

Hi Beth from Marina del Rey!

[@terrybouck5192]

❤

[@mjvn8870]

A beautiful tour Beth. I wondered how you filmed the garden. Did you use a drone?

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Ha! No I'm pretty lo-tech on these shoots! Everything is shot with my iPhone! But you can do a lot with it, and movement just by walking and holding the camera at various vantage points :)

[@mjvn8870]

@@EntertainingWithBeth wauw u are so talented

[@heliedecastanet1882]

What a gardener…

[@ritazita1111]

This looks like a Chateau to me---what is the difference between that and a Manor House?

[@darquisekrysciak8732]

🥰🇨🇦

[@Therealtuxedo]

Can you speak fluent French?😍😍

[@judypasqualone3819]

Beth, can you read and speak French now?