A year in Burgundy renovating our French farmhouse

[@vr4419]

You inspired me to go out into my rural Canadian garden and pick a bouquet. Then I lit candles while cooking dinner and poured a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. I went out in search of beauty in my own backyard, just as you show us in all of your magnificent vlogs. Thank you and please know you bring back happy memories of my trips to France 🇫🇷. Merci.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you for sharing!

[@metrower42]

For me this is July 2023 and I have just discovered your site. Am LOVING everything about it, the scenerly, your photography, your projects, your sweet family and thank you so much for taking us on this journey with you.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you! And welcome to the channel!

[@kimprice1864]

I'm almost 70. When I grow up...I want to be just like you. 💗

[@FrenchCountryLife]

☺️ one unsolicited advice? Do grow to be as old as you can be but refuse to grow up! Life is meant to be playful and light, like we experienced it as a child. Do whatever is in our power to keep that light spirit!

[@cherrylwegner6292]

Ahhh,,,,I love to take in your videos when I am laying down for an afternoon rest.....they are so soothing and peaceful....I suffer from a couple of chronic , painful syndromes and find it hard to settle but the peacefulness of your offerings allows me to drift off , rest and awake refreshed . I have also started changing my aesthetic from maximum primitive to minimal uncluttered thanks to you . Thank you for sharing ,,Many blessings to you and yours in 2023 Cherryl from Canada

[@FrenchCountryLife]

I am so happy to hear my videos offer a distraction from the pain. It must not be easy to have to deal with that. Will happily make more videos in the next year to offer a little escape to the French countryside! Best wishes💞

[@cherrylwegner6292]

@@FrenchCountryLife and I will eagerly await and watch them all . Retirement looms at the end of 2023 for me and my bucket list includes a trip to France . I also want to get back to simple pleasures such as baking bread and gathering bouquets of flowers ( wild or from my newly rejuvenated flower gardens). Bless you for understanding the need for and making the move to a simpler , family focused life at an early age. Wish I had done it years ago ! I am doing it now because my Grandmother always said " you only get one chance to live happily ever after ". I'm taking my chance now.....thanks for the inspiration......Cherryl from Canada

[@greenshp]

I want to compliment you on your taste in decorating. The black accents in the cabin - even the brackets for the shelving, the lighting, etc. - have solved some issues for me in decorating my own house! It really is so charming.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Oh I love hearing that it gave you some ideas for your own home! ✨

[@juliafonseca181]

You transformed your house, now is a beautiful and cosy home❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you

[@judiehavard4903]

All your hard work really shows. And building the garden and flower beds. It's beautiful and very thoughtfully done.

[@CillaNox]

Such a beautiful video, it was so relaxing to watch! 💖

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@transformwhatyoulove8107]

A beautiful compilation of 2022. I enjoyed revisiting your successes...seeing the progress and the time taken to be present with your family. It's great fun to witness the unfolding of your dreams. Thank you for including the community, family (Tigresse), friends and the nature that surrounds you. The Bee sleeping on the flower...adorable! Happy New Year! Looking forward to 2023. ❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you so much for following our journey!

[@merveduru]

Best wishes from Türkiye 🇹🇷 ❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@rosefrancaise]

Absolutely delightful the whole way through. You’re living the dream! So peaceful, nourishing. Thanks for taking us this fascinating journey. Can’t wait to see what’s to come in the new year! Beautiful blessings to you and your family x

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you for being here! Best wishes to you too!

[@sailingwhitsundays5672]

That was such a calming video, love your style & decor, your climbing roses, the cows, the bread, little cabin , everything just so well captured. Love what you’ve created.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you for being here!

[@Bonnieuxful]

Such lovely places and such peaceful videography❣️Catch your hubby smiling in one of your videos❣️👫🐈😊

[@theresechenoweth2321]

I see you making the baguettes again. Since I got your recipe I have become addicted to these baguettes! I often make them two or three times a week, just for two of us! They make the BEST breakfast toast!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Happy to hear this!

[@GiddingsMcCann]

Beautiful video. So much progress made. Always an inspiration to me. Happy New Year to you, Olaf, and the boys.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you! Happy New Year to you too!

[@draugustadorning]

Absolutely beautiful and the way you capture the essence of nature is remarkable! Thanks for the year of joy you have brought to so many homes worldwide! Wishing you and your family a joyful and blessed 2023!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you for being here! Best wishes!

[@denisecarter5117]

Lovely video. That new window and😮door for the kitchen is fabulous.

[@innabrown11]

Thank you for absolutely beautiful video, fantastic, videography, almost therapeutical experience and very much inspiring. It is my dream to live somewhere in a rural France, so I’m leaving it through you guys.

[@corinnapetry65]

The boy is having the best life with that new vehicle!

[@e.huisman7895]

Zo leuk om de dingen te zien die ik in de filmpjes van Olav mis, fijn om te kijken!

[@lirazdemasure936]

What a great summery Marloes! Thank you for the delightful videos and for your kindness. Keep on the great work, we will come again to visit soon. Groetjes!!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks! We'd love to have you here again!

[@kimprice1864]

You have exquisite taste in everything you do. Continue to bless and be blessed.

[@susanareggiardo1065]

It was my joy! Good luck in all your endeavors😂!🎉It could be very nice to watch your French Christmas holidays

[@sdmsdm7926]

Very busy productive people creating a wonderful life! Best of Luck to you!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Merci

[@claudebernardin1096]

Very enjoyable, very beautiful. Kudos to Director, filmographer, and music! Outstanding!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@suzannewilman7634]

What glorious scenery, absolutely stunning ❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

merci!

[@judiehavard4903]

I would be picking up the crochet tablecloths. And they are beautiful laid over a bed as well. A small one can be used as a window curtain. With cafe curtain clips.

[@nspr8cio]

Love the calm and tranquil nature of your videos. So relaxing and the countryside is so beautiful. Makes my heart sing.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you for your lovely comment! Thanks for being here.

[@tolykozin]

A life lived is a life loved, congratulations on your awesome journey, you are truly an inspiration to many who aspire this kind of a life!

[@vanessagodiin770]

Once again, A beautiful video that makes you dream and is so very inspiring. Your little cottage is enchanting. Your guests are very lucky to have such a beautiful retreat awaiting them." Rest, Relax and Rejuvenate," comes to mind. The lake is gorgeous. Oh so lucky. Wonderful you are living your dream. Can't wait to see your finished house all done. I am not sure if that can happen as we always come up with more projects to do.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you

[@kknenglois9185]

This lpace really calm and beautiful 😍🥰❤️

[@sandramullis5089]

Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful. xx

[@최호연-j1y]

감사합니다.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Oh thank you so much for your donation!

[@Bonnieuxful]

Lovely video❣️I hope you rest and get refreshed on the Sabbath❣️🥰💕🙏🏻💕

[@anitabarker3125]

Awesome!!!Such a lovely place to live and enjoy. Thank you for sharing your experiences.looking forward to seeing more. Be blessed, Happy 2023.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@billwilson1320]

So much energy when you are young! Best times :)

[@janetanderson8719]

Beautiful video all the way through. Your so blessed to live in such a quiet country side.

[@sophielarouche4093]

Happy New Year🎉! I enjoyed your 2022 review. Will be back for 2023.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks for being here!

[@lesliedelaney1796]

Love this episode and what you have achieved in 2022. Love your entire property. Well done!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you so much!

[@markclemens3409]

An eclogue, an elegy, a lullaby. Burgundy is beautiful, but here's the case made without the possibility of appeal.

[@stevengilleyOU812]

See you next year!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Yes!! ✨

[@oscarroelants3975]

Mooi overzicht van het jaar! Het beste in 2023!

[@jangriffiths8013]

Beautiful video. And beautiful work. May 2023 continue in its peace and beauty.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

🙏

[@graciemaca6996]

I love the way your hot tub matches exactly with the tiny house. Nice work! You have gorgeous countryside there. Ahh the snowdrops, cherry tree and daffodils! Definitely Springtime!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks!

[@pietersluijmer3440]

prachtig beeld van jullie en de plek, hartelijke groet uit de Oderbruch D

[@teresitastidem2846]

What a calming, scenic and beautiful video. All of the work you're doing is so wonderful. A wonderful place to visit and live. Thank you for sharing your world.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure!

[@nigelirmamaher5811]

Beautiful video! I will keep you on my list to follow! It was very relaxing to watch!❤🥰🇨🇦

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

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[@zinoviavasileiadi973]

Wonderful video

[@denisedonlon1496]

I haven't watched your videos in quite a few months and I'm back at it and wow. You've done great progress and beautiful tasteful style. Now let's talk about that little cottage that you're renting. Can you tell me more is there a link that I can look at the rates and where you're located. I've never been in France but wow that just makes me want to stay there. I have land in northern Michigan that I want to do something off grid but it will be a tiny spot like yours. And yours is just sweet and adorable and efficient and uncluttered and I just love it. Maybe I need to come and visit next year. Please send me all information regarding the rental and such and I'm on now to Moore Videos. Thank you so much you're doing a great great job

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Welcome back! You can find all information on www.lasourcebourgogne.fr We’d love to welcome you here!

[@cynthiahudson7528]

Great video. Love the countryside, your house renovations and your great outlook on life, my husband and I enjoy your videos. Happy New Year.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you for being here! Best wishes for the new year!

[@kfx216]

Very enjoyable - well done!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

merci!

[@ginacrusco234]

What a testament to how time flies, and a reminder that today is just the right time to live! Two questions: Will you then leave the large wooden barn doors behind the new glass ones? That would be awesome! And, do you tend the livestock ourselves? Happy new year to you and your family!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Unfortunately the doors would be extremely impractical to open and close. They take up most of the space and when open they cover the beautiful stones around the opening (that you can't see now). We wanted to try to use them on the exterior but haven't seen a way to make it work. They are huge and heavy and the wall is tilted so they would get stuck in the grass when trying to open them. The cows aren't ours, a farmer from the village takes care of them. But we do look after them as well as he puts them in our field at the end of summer and we really bond with them. Each year when the cows are put in the field we go to greet and meet them!

[@siobhanintas899]

Merci Marloes, Olaf & family Bonne année from 2023 in Tasmania Australia 🎉🥂☀️ I look forward to following your journey further & thanks for sharing it with us

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure!

[@ibindermann]

Beautiful video, as always. Wishing you and your family a peaceful, successful, fulfilling 2023.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you, you too!

[@dominique2302]

Merci pour tout les vidéo de notre campagne je vous souhaite une joyeux année 2023 à vous et votre famille attends avec de nouvelles aventures 😉💐

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Merci! 🙏

[@susankolpack7044]

Great photography, great progress and easy watching. 😊

[@FrenchCountryLife]

thank you!

[@Murf1802]

Very Nice video, Thank you for sharing part of your journey! Absolutely Beautiful were you decided to live , Best of luck with everything, looking forward to seeing more inspirational living!!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you for being here!

[@kathyweiner6392]

What a wonderful journey you enjoyed for 2022. I am so surprised by the beauty of your surroundings. Some of the landscape remind me of areas north-east Ontario Canada. Made me a little homesick but a real treat. Wishing you and family a wonderful 2023. Cheers from south Florida!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks for being here!

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

What a wonderful ode to year! Happy New Year 🎉❤ We wish you all the best!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Merci! To you too!

[@pmmurf101]

Wow, beautiful video and I love your farmhouse, with all the renovations! Very nice, as I LOVE home decor and design. And I love seeing the French countryside from your perspective, living there. My hubby and I were fortunate to have visited France and done 2 visits so far (we are Canadian), in and around Paris, and as far south as Cannes, Provence, etc., what an awesome experience. So much to see and do! You have a great KZbin channel too!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you for being here!

[@jillphillips2835]

Quite a year! Thanks for taking us along! Happy New Year! Cheers!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure!

[@TAG993]

Loved this video!

[@lindaloehr8241]

What a lovely life you live!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

We feel so much gratitude...

[@suefox7284]

So so enjoy your videos, they are a joy to watch.I absolutely love what you done to your home, it's just perfect

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you so much for being here!

[@betsyofarrell6134]

Beautiful! ❤🎉😊

[@marshagaravaglia8149]

So beautiful ❤

[@cristinaurquilla1062]

Just beautiful.congratulations your getting there.happy new year 🎉🎉god bless

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@isabellederisbourg5570]

Que de chemin parcouru! Bonne et Heureuse année 2023! Merçi

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Merci! Bonne année à vous aussi!

[@debbiebree6414]

Just watched this video what an absolute delight you have done an amazing job not too much talking unlike a lot of other blogs the scenery is just gorgeous and I love your style. What a gem will keep watching and gave subscribed. Fell in love with France 2019 been twice now. And hello from New Zealand 🙂

[@slavicasefer6825]

Lovely video and you are so sweet😍🌹🌹🌹

[@qingaltaffer8432]

How far is it from Paris to your location? Thank you so very much for all your videos! Really enjoyed watching them!❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Hi! It’s about 3 hours by car or 1.5 hrs on the train!

[@rinajacobs9892]

Very happy new year and thanks for the french country videos. So nice!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

My pleasure!

[@glendadegraaf8732]

So enjoyed your videos! All the best in 2023! Tried to find your tiny house rental link but it wont come up. Where are you located?

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks! We're about 20 minutes west of Beaune, in Burgundy. I put the link in the description, is it not working? Here's the info on our cabin: www.lasourcebourgogne.fr/cabin/ All the best for 2023 to you too!

[@Orwellmatters84]

Love the decor all my favourite colours coming together. I have a question, when you were constructing the sink area you used blocks for the supports/framework, could you enlighten me as to what they are in French? as they looked better quality than the parpaing we see at Brico and Point P. We are on the same journey as you and we like that idea? Hope you can help. David and Margaret.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

I think you may have seen what's called "carreaux de plâtre", which is not the same (but looks similar) as what we used, which is "béton cellulaire". Béton cellulaire is often referred to as "Siporex" in France, which is a brand name. The plâtre ones are heavier than béton cellulaire but just as sturdy. It depends on where you want to use them and what for. You can find both in any decent sized hardware store that has a "cour matériaux" surely also at Brico and Point P. Ask a conseiller there for advice for your project. You can also follow my husband's KZbin channel @aandefranseslag. His videos are in Dutch but our son is making English subtitles for them in the coming weeks and months. My husband films all the renovation works and shares details about the choices of materials and finishes we made (disclaimer: we make mistakes as well sometimes so always ask a professional for advice, but it may give ideas for your project?)

[@FrenchCountryLife]

O wait, I didn't see you mentioned parpaing. As far as I know, we (and our professional builders who help us) only use parpaings for structural (gros oeuvre) walls and structures. For interior walls or for building furniture like our kitchen, you better use béton cellulaire or carreaux de plâtre in my opinion. Parpaing aren't really made for this and are usually much bigger and heavier so it makes them less suited for these kinds of projects. Best of luck with all your projects!

[@Orwellmatters84]

Wow , thank you for your response, yes we have used parpaing for the more structural work, but what we saw on your post looked more refine. When the day is over and the dust is cleared I will check your husbands posts. Many thanks. David

[@pwilliams6405]

Gee I enjoyed this,I felt like I was coming along for the ride :) As you know I am making a huge change in my life by moving to France from Australia and so everytime I watch your progress with your house and lifestyle,I'm itching to get over there and get my hands stuck into some work on my future place . By the way, you look gorgeous with your hair up when making sticky bread :) May I ask why you don't have splashes of colour around your home and the cabin ? Is it due to a certain interior design your after ??? regards Paul

[@FrenchCountryLife]

So exciting for you to be moving to France! And yes, I like neutral and soft colors and simple interiors.

[@athitheo9256]

Γειά και από την Ελλάδα greece🙏🙏🙋‍♀️

[@evafort9441]

Beautiful and so serene.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

✨

[@rickgreen9936]

would like to do a revised version of a few past years too...c'est la via🙃

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Haha! Never too late to make changes in our lives right? 🙃

[@montyl]

What's the size of the cabin ? It looks cute and practical in size. I'd like to build one myself. Thanks.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

It’s 16sqm and super functional! Most of our guests say it feels much bigger and that’s how we experience it too. The lay-out is perfect!

[@liesbethkeijser7610]

Mooie video

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Merci ☺️

[@mikegeorge4538]

Beautiful video! Can you post the music you chose?

[@FrenchCountryLife]

I usually include this but didn’t do it this time. You can use Shazam, it will tell you the artists and song titles.

[@mikegeorge4538]

@@FrenchCountryLife Thanks! I learned something new today!

[@ApriliaRacer14]

I had no idea Crocs were legal in France. 🤣😂😆

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Can’t live without them anymore 😂

[@tessverbon5632]

Hi . Zo mooi daar. hebben jullie een b&b?

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Dank je! We verhuren de cabin en we hebben een cottage in het grote huis. De informatie kun je hier vinden; www.lasourcebourgogne.fr Groetjes!

[@emanuelamenegon7040]

😍

[@sdmsdm7926]

Those cows made me laugh, they're so curios to see what you're up to...people think they're dumb animals, but there are no dumb animals...only dumb humans...I don't eat meat, but I do love milk....MOOooooo!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Agree!!

[@stevensilbert]

Is there a website for the holiday rental?

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Yes! It’s www.lasourcebourgogne.fr Don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions!

[@5kopiyok]

26:40 What are all these ppl doing in the field??

[@FrenchCountryLife]

They’re harvesting grapes

[@lesliefordham6327]

Hello. How do I subscribe for the newsletter? Thank you

[@FrenchCountryLife]

You can sign up at the bottom of this page: www.lasourcebourgogne.fr

[@claremiller-mcfarland1336]

I must reiterate that I love your taste. Do you and your husband agree on most of your decorating decisions?

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you! My husband just lets me decide :) But he does often have good ideas on how to make things work (since he is the one who has to actually make everything!) or look better.