Before & After Renovation, Revealing the Chateau Gîte - Journey to the Château de Colombe, Ep. 40

[@dale7385]

Good evening all

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

😊😊😊

[@rvaprep]

You both should be proud with the transformation of the gite. It looks great and the fabric selected for the drapes brightens up the rooms. Job well done !!

[@Cenepk101]

I really loved the fabric choices for the drapery. Perfect!

[@jennifercampbell7698]

Yes I loved the fabric curtains as well, along with the window transom in the bathroom and the restored kitchen shelf. I’m really impressed with your go get’em attitude and can do mindset. Well done the both of you. You’ve earned all the accolades for your work!👏🏻👏🏻😍

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you so much!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

What lovely comments. Thank you so much. 💖😘💖

[@berenicecole4306]

Fabulous job on the gite. Well done 🤩👏👏👏

[@labellevieinnormandy819]

Have a good week and weekend. Hannah

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Hannah. Thank you. Same to you. Hope all is well in Normandy. We had overnight visitors from Normandy this week! Good lord, where did the time go? We went nonstop besides that nasty summer flu. Big hugs. 😊🥰😊

[@labellevieinnormandy819]

Well I hope you guys are better. I know you are busy, plus getting attention from all over. How exciting! i hope to come visit one day. Love ya. Hannah

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

@@labellevieinnormandy819 Hannah, we will be so happy to welcome you here. It was a really hectic time. Getting the farmhouse ready after loosing 2 weeks due to the summer flu was stressful. Having Terry and Ash stop overnight was lovely. It seems to be the case that for us, all comes at once or there is almost nothing happening. Stuart’s father had a massive heart attack yesterday and was flown via helicopter to the hospital. He’ll have surgery today in Chicago. My parents are still here thank goodness. Have a wonderful week too. Big hug from us. 🥰

[@angelapa9513]

Is this where we will stay when we come to see you 🥰

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi dear Angela. It is a cozy space and stays cool during the heat. And yes 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@margielynch7196]

Lead on boys, I will try to keep up.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Margie. Thank you so much. Love it. 😊🥰😊

[@dianebrinkmeyer4390]

Howdy from Texas! Where is the 1-800 number to make reservations? Seriously, the farmhouse is lovely and the two of you did an amazing job.

[@kirstynash9765]

wondered where you boys were….looking forward to this…….x

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

😊😊😊

[@dianepiatkowski2400]

The woodlands are magical

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

😘🥰😘

[@debradevine3949]

#23 before lovely, after Magnificent, charming, great taste. Loved your dad sitting on couch as you two worked, the beautiful wild flowers with bees buzzing. I could so live there! Lol

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Debra. Love your comment. Thank you so much. 😘💕😘

[@holywatermama]

The gite looks lovely.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. 💖😘💖

[@pamorama]

I love the Gite. It is utterly charming and I would love to stay there someday!

[@cherylmcnair5594]

The view from the bedroom window you're decorating is delightful. I love the wallpaper, it is so pretty along with the paint 🎉❤ I can't wait to see the room completed. Yay! the 400 suit 🎉🎉 ❤ I can't wait until Friday to see in it, see you ❤❤ 👋

[@patcardiff2563]

Your Gite is so cosy and beautiful Patrick your laugh in so infectious you both bring sunshine to me every timexxx I know when you finish your chateau it will just be a Dream of a placexxxx

[@MsSherrydarling]

I love the blue and white floral fabric on the windows and the fabric on the main room windows is beautiful too! It's all come together beautifully🤗🇨🇦

[@tazzabolts5761]

Wish you spent more time showing what you bought at the brocante

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Hi Tazza! We don't have time to show everything in our vlog, and most viewers have told us that they prefer to see the work we are doing and not the shopping. If you visit our Community page, you can see individual images of some of the decorative items that we purchased at the brocante. Thank you!

[@christinagill6332]

The gite looks lovely, you should be proud of yourselves well done ❤

[@DownButNotOutYet]

Morning Stuart & Patrick, what a lovely video, great spirits and good laughter. Loved the Gite, it looks so cosy and clean. The basic is there more can be added later if necessary, loved the big tile floors. The window divide in the bathroom was a great idea and that wooden hanging board, how magnificent is that? Serbet it has so much character, the design in so nice, polish up those hangers it would look even better or have them done for permanent shine. So worth it. Lovely to have your parents visiting again, think it is also time if possible for the other parents to come for a visit. That brocant was so nice, I bet there were stacks you could have collected, but discipline must be the order of the day. It is a good idea presenting the programme every week in a different section of the chateaux then we become more at home as you progress as well. Must be great not to have drama, that is so stressful, we can do without it. Do take care, kind regards, Elize

[@shirleygraham6229]

I have to say I love your laugh Patrick. You and Stuart do a great job. The gite looks wonderful. Glad you had some time with your parents. A good week cannot be sneezed at.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Shirley. Thank you. That is so nice of you to say. We enjoy spending time with my parents. They will stay on for a bit longer. I begged….. 😘🥰😘

[@Jane-3229]

Another fabulous catch up this morning 😊 beautiful transformation on the farm house ❤ the cyclamen looked stunning 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@maryexall]

Loving your colour scheme's and styling...Bravo 👏👏👍👍👌👌💕

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Than you Mary. 🥰😘🥰. Very much appreciated

[@sidrashirazi2458]

Excited for this 🌈🌈🌈

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

🥳💕🥳

[@mystrength5640]

You achieved a lot. In 6 weeks! Congratulations! One can see that your paint is of a High Quality! It turned out really well! Take Care! Jenny 🇿🇦🐘🦒💕🌸🙏🏻

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Jenny. How is ZA doing? Thank you on the paint and yes, we rather buy high quality paint but only have 1 coat to paint. Much love to you and my favorite African country. 💖💕💖

[@mystrength5640]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Hi Patrick and Stuart,We don’t have big Changes from spring to Summer etc! IN our Change of Seasons! Lots of Wind, which brings our Summer Rains on from End October on The Highveld .. GAUTENG. Our Altitude is 1753 M above sea Level! We a 6 hour to the Durban coastline! So it’s almost feeling like Summer already! We have very little COVID.. ! We all concerned when the N hemisphere folks Starting to Travel here for our Summer till May next yr. They may Bring it with!😮 Enjoy your Wonderful property, I was Looking at your Fabulous fruit trees etc. Take Care . Jenny 🇿🇦🌸🙏🏻

[@rebeccacaron8982]

It takes a village….your neighbors family and new friends are wonderful….

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you Rebecca. It si very true and we are very blessed. And all the support we get through wonderful comments as well. Hugs. 🥰🥰🥰

[@mariaprats4830]

Patrick a fantastic videographert he video of the flower and the bee is awesome and the gite is amazing, congratulation to your dad and Mum for having such a great son

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

ThNk you so muc. 🥰😘🥰

[@susanneking2524]

The gite is so cozy, good news on having the van too! Cheers to you!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Cheers and thank you so much. 🥰

[@tnt8092]

So lovely I want to stay there…bravo…it’s the perfect mix…❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. That is an absolutely lovely and kind comment. 💖🥰💖

[@lindaswanton8974]

Jane is a great guide, goes there often. I even recognize many item from her visits 😊

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Love it 🥰

[@kyledailey8717]

Patrick, I absolutely love your laugh !!! I love how you guys just take everything in stride....I try to not get stressed out about things myself. Doesn't change the situation :) You are doing a wonderful job restoring this beautiful home. I look forward to your future vlogs and seeing all the progress !

[@loishampstead8760]

The Gite is looking great. Loved all those wild cyclamen.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. 💖😘💖

[@christinebrown2765]

A delightful transformation Patrick and Stuart. It will give whoever stays there, a chateau experience with warm and cosy ambiance in the gite. I love it

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you Christine. What a lovely comment. We hope people will enjoy the farmhouse and we are planning to have tours and dinners at the chateau, if people want to. This is very exciting! Big hugs from us at Colombe. 🥰😍🥰

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

The farmhouse looks really lovely.👏👏👏❤️❤️

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much Glenys. Very kind of you. 😘

[@leahtreck1083]

Aloha, I’m so happy for you and your Van. Angels everywhere.

[@justjane2070]

Now THAT is a fairytale wood 🧚‍♀️🧚🧚‍♂️

[@sabineschweden28]

French charm elegantly paired with German perfectionism- great job!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Vielen Dank Sabine. Truly lovely comment. Thank you. 🥰

[@hiris1903]

Great vlog guys! Glad you had a good week this time! The gite looks so lovely. The field of cyclamen is beautiful!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. We are very happy with the gîte. It was a great week. Lots of long hours but so much accomplished. The cyclamen are so very pretty. Hugs. 💖

[@normamurray4450]

I always end up smiling watching your vlogs.......seeing humour in "robbing the chateau". Wow, you've done wonders with the Gite...it's beautiful! I noticed you have a sea of Cyclamen around your property....gorgeous little flowers!!! So happy for you getting the van on the road! Enjoy your visit with your parents Patrick...so nice.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Norma. Thank you so much. Happy we make you smile! We did rob the chateau and that was a lot of fun. Our cyclamen are so very pretty and make me happy, every day. Hugs from Colombe. 😘💖😘

[@moniquegin8444]

It looks great! Just need a persian rug in each room, finished! Maybe a tiny tv somewhere, when I travel I always like to watch local news. My husband always travels with a few of his favorite cd’s. Maybe a small cd/radio player. My European friends love a nespresso machine. Which gite is next !?

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you Monique. Love your tips. Hugs. 💕🥰💕

[@juliefairclough9409]

Can't believe how quickly you got that done. It's so warm and cozy. So much creativity in converting windows and doors into something useful. Can't wait to see what you do next. Congratulations!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there Julie. It really was quite fast with all the other projects too. It’s wonderful. We have our moments, when we have some fun ideas and the window turned out great. Thank you so much for your very lovely comment. Love it. 💕😘💕

[@roberthossen8354]

Mes chers Messieurs, encore mon vrai admiration á tous! 👌👌👌

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Mercy Robert. Très gentille commentaire. 🥰😘🥰

[@y.lelivelt2619]

The curtains became so super neat Patrick. You did an awesome job with the fabrics. You both did make the gite a warm small house for guests.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. What a wonderful comment. There will be a new curtain sewing session soon. I have a delivery coming. Our guests will hopefully be happy. 🥰💖🥰

[@rhondadean5455]

Ooo la la....love the farm house. Beautiful work. The window over the bathroom is so nice. Love the red sofa. Actually, it's all just perfect. Bravo. Stuart, are you aware how handsome you are in jewel tone colors? Hope you all have had more rain. Fun parents visit make great memories. The dogs are living their dream. Such lucky pooches. Ohh chateau. ❤️

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there Rhonda. Love your comment. 💖 Stuart looks great in jewel colours, I totally agree with you. My parents here is great âne the dogs are very happy ! Hugs my dear. 😘

[@mamabearlovesbts6087]

Lovely…so pretty and relaxing. The old window fits perfect in the gap in the bathroom, such a good idea and you painted over that ugly green.😉

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you MamaBear. The window was a great find in a barn….. Made us so happy. And it needed to be painted. Hugs. 😘

[@LCNWA]

YEA Thank you to your subscriber! Amazing work done on the farmhouse! We got the wet stuff in the Lone Star State half a years' worth in a day! One extreme or the other but we are never board!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

I read about your flooding. You are right, from one extreme to another. Awful. And thank you so much. We are really happy with the result. Be safe. Hugs. 😊👍🏻😊

[@LCNWA]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Now if your friends around here are in an old estabished neighborhood around here they faired pretty well but many of the newer neighborhoods they flooded! We were touched by our creek not in the houses but yards behind us so likely we'll get dredged but its been 35 yrs & up creek they have a mall & new dev it flows out too our lake.

[@dotwillcoxson5352]

The gite is beautiful. Great filming and music Stuart. Well done 👏👏🦘🦘🦘

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you. What a great comment. Thank you. He is amazing with videos. 🥰💖🥰

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you so much, Dot! 💕

[@ivysavage5569]

The Farmhouse Gite is lovely especially love the stone floors. I love the fact it still looks like a French farmhouse and is so cosy. Love the curtains so pretty. Thank you for your video

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much Ivy. Love the floors too. What a great comment! And we are glad it still looks like. French farmhouse. Reall kind of you. Hugs. 💖

[@foretb1162]

The patches of mauve, purple and white "upside down" flowers are wild cyclamens (cyclamen purpurascens). They are native to central Europe and Slovania, though they grow just about everywhere in Europe and UK from seeds. They mostly bloom in shady glades where lots of humus (leaves, branches, vines, etc.) litter the forest floor in late August and early Fall. The interesting thing about them is that when the flower dies off, it forms a "ball" at the tip and as the days go by, they curl into themselves, creating whirls of corkscrews. Eventually, these "curls" tighten around the "ball" resembling a python squeezing life out of its victim. It's quite the conversation stopper.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there. I love your comment. Thank you so much. And indeed, an amazing conversation stopper. Hugs. 🥰

[@judywebster7190]

Carpet of beauty

[@Helene2367]

So happy you had a good week. Everything is coming along nicely and looks fantastic so far. Love the bedroom curtains and they match the pillows in the room you were sitting in I think, well close to it. Patrick, i'm waving back to your Dad all the way from New York. 😘

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hello Helene and hello NY. Dad sends his regards. 😊. Glad you like the curtains and pillows. They are a close enough match. Love your comment. Thank you . 😊

[@kathywillis7459]

Hey you two! It’s remarkable what you’ve done with the farmhouse gite in only six weeks time. It looks fabulous! I think the biggest transformation for me was the hallway. Love the whole thing. Patrick, I have to comment on your relationship with your parents. It’s so obvious how much you love and respect them; truly wonderful. As always, hugs to both of you!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Than you very much Kathy. The hallway looks quite nice 😊. I agree….. I love to have my parents here. It is wonderful. They’ll spend Christmas here with me wile Stuart is visiting his parents in the US. It is going to be magical. But we are still enjoying summer! 💖. Love your comment. Hugs.

[@lisaakinlabi]

I simply smile ear to ear when I see you have such a good week. Reno/décor success - family visits - fun shopping trips with loads of goodies - beautiful flowers growing on your property - living the life of wonderful chateau owners. 🥰

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

You my darling Lisa, are a gem. I’m now sitting here smiling from ear to ear. This week has been really good already. Much love and continued recovery. Hugs 😘😍😘

[@sharonhayes4308]

I Love your smiley laugh Patrick, u both r a joy to watch 😍💖🤫

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Sharon. You are very kind and we really appreciate your wonderful comment. Hugs from Colombe. 🥰💕🥰

[@lindaelliott5411]

In six weeks what you have done is amazing boys. Along but with the unpredicted roof fall and mahoosive garden weeding project, fruit picking ( lets not go there 🤦‍♀️🤣) saved hours on bottling! Fencing in etc just …. Amazing work. Love the renovations so far well done. HUGEat on the back guys 😘💐😘

[@lindaelliott5411]

Pat on the back!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there dear Linda. I love your comment. So very kind and I love that you truly understand the magnitude of the undertaking. Huge hug from us at Colombe. 😊🥰😊

[@margielynch7196]

Well done! Love to see family helping out. You are so fortunate to still have your father.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Margie. Thank you so much and yes, we both have both our parents still. Stuart is going to visit the US in 3 weeks. And my dad is a gem. 👍🏻💖👍🏻. Hugs from us. 😘💖😘

[@leighevans1489]

I can't believe how much work you got done on the Gite in such a short time - well done. It looks gorgeous.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much Leigh. So kind of you to say. We really like it. 💖🥰💖. Hugs

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

In only 6 weeks you transformed the fire into a warm and inviting comfortable home. I love it! So happy to see the van! You must be relieved. I’m glad you had quality time with your dad. xx

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Stephanie. It was the main focus but we still worked on other projects. So happy it came together. The van is a huge relief. Love my time with my dad. Hugs. 😍🥰😍

[@lynngunning6952]

Your guests will be so cozy in the farmhouse. We’ll done. 😊

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. Lovely comment. 😊🥰😊

[@patcardiff2563]

Did you notice the Bee munching on the cycleman such a beautiful plant I have never seen so many your lawn wow beautiful

[@helenalexander2567]

Patrick and Stuart what an amazing job. The farmhouse gite looks beautiful. Bonne nuit mes amis xxxx

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

You are so very kind. Thank you so much. Love your comment. ….. as always. 😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@inabates8919]

The cyclamens look very pretty pushing up throughout the grounds. The gite looks light, airy, but still cosy. Can’t wait to see the finished outcome. I think that goes without saying that you should be proud, but then again I never doubted you two. After viewing what you did to the last place you lived in, I especially loved the bar you made. Well done guys. 👏👏👍😉💋🥰

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hello Ina. Thank you for your huge compliment and trust in our abilities. We very much appreciate you. The bar was really lovely. Big hugs and thank you again. 😘💖😘

[@cgannis2251]

So happy you had a week of just pleasure without the little issues that can all to often pop up. Hugs!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you. Indeed, it was a great week and this one has been amazing too. 😘💖😘

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

😮 Wow!! The transformation in 6weeks is amazing! You both should be very proud of yourselves!! Yay, you finally got to use your van! Hugs, Doc ❤️

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Doc. Thank you so much. Yes the van is huge. We did a lot of work in the farmhouse and some in the chateau. Hugs to you. 💖💖💖

[@jacquelynhollinger4006]

Lovely fabric you chose for curtains. Great job on all you have completed so far.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much Jacquelyn. We are very happy. Next projects! 💖🥰💖

[@susanfabian1521]

LOVE the transom window! Using the door was inspired👍

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. Besides the window panes that needed replacement all was recycled. Hugs. 😘😘

[@maryannrecht7605]

Loved this vlog, loved the transformation of the gite, especially loved the walk in the woods amongst the wild flowers. The brocante visit was delightful. Thanks so much, Marianne, Chicago.

[@jayneturnbull5041]

Fabulous renovation, how lucky are you to be meeting so many lovely people willing to help you. I can just see the poor chateau, all its moveable furniture taken off to the farmhouse....all that means is that you can buy more treasures for the 'big house'.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there Jane. First, thank you so very much. And we are very lucky that we have met wonderful people who also are willing to help. 🤣😂🤣. Love your poor chateau bit. And you are right. There is furniture buying in our future. 🥳👍🏻🥳. We will get the big house into shape in a few years. Hugs. 😘💖😘

[@johnbatterbee2257]

The wild cyclemen are so beautiful…. excellent photography….

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. I agree. 💕

[@michaelstackwick7462]

The farmhouse looks wonderful, boys - excellent job. The repurposed window for the WC was a good idea and in keeping with your "recycle-repurpose-reclaim" philosophy. Pour yourself a well deserved...award.😉

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

I poured myself a G&T. Thank you. 🥰. Glad you like it. The window was a great find. Glad we could save it. Hugs my friend. 😘

[@candioates1505]

Just Beautiful I love everything about it! I don't think I would ever want to leave if I lived there. There is just something magical about the present and the past in the same room, love it.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Candi. I know what you mean about the past and present in the same room. Rob, a volunteer from Escape to the dream, said today, that he loves to touch the beams because they were touched by hundreds of people over the centuries. I adore that mental image. Thank you so much, you are so very kind. Hugs.

[@candioates1505]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 You are welcome! and hugs to the both of you! If your walls could talk! I can only imagine the conversations through the years. Going outside and working in the same yard, looking at the same trees.

[@cliffhorman6846]

The gite is so clean fresh and welcoming, I love it, you have done an excellent job guys, well done. So much character. I to love. the textiles you have used. And the table is fine. So pleased your parents can come visit Patrick, it a grate opportunity to spend quality time with them. I truly love the outings! I love seeing that shot of the. grounds. and flowers as well.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there Cliff. Glad you like the gîte. The curtains are from my parents. Love them. And the ones in the bedroom we bought here in France. 👍🏻😍👍🏻. I liked the table but having used it with my parents and Stuart, I now love it. Rustic table for a rustic space. And the flowers make me smile every day. Hope all is well. Lots of appointments here and tomorrow a couple from the UK will arrive to test the gîte. So exciting. Huge hugs and as always, all our best. 😘🥰😘

[@caroltoia7865]

You both should be proud of your transformion of the gite, well done. You will get there slowly but surely, one step at a time.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you Carol. Yes, you are right. We will slowly get there. Thank you so much. Hugs from Colombe. 🥰

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

You did a marvellous job with the gite! Thank you for the video! Have an amazing week!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you Daniel. Thank you so much for watching and your lovely comment. 💖💕💖

[@shar71on]

Hi guys, the gite looks wonderful 🤩 just let me know when I can move in, I'll be on my way within a month 🇦🇺 ✈️ 🇫🇷 😉

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Sharon. We are so pleased you like it. Love you. 💖🥰💖

[@gillianwadham4335]

Hi from New Zealand. I'm glad you have had a good week. The gite looks great. I love the curtains.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Gillian. How is your winter going? We are seeing fall approaching. 😳. We enjoy the result of the gîte and I’m happy that you like the curtains. 🥰😘🥰. Hugs.

[@gillianwadham4335]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Hi Patrick, I have just picked some Daffodils from the garden and am looking forward to the Spring weather. I have never been to France so I'm enjoying seeing the countryside on your excursions too.I am also enjoying watching Not Quite a Chateau thanks for telling us about it. Best wishes to Stuart and yourself.

[@rosieibarra2140]

You gentlemen are living the life I can only dream of!! Enjoy everything while you can😘

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Rosie. Thank you so much. 💖. We will

[@gailbutler483]

Love your field of pink and white cyclamen!

[@peterwhite9261]

As always you both don't disappoint. The gite is beautiful, you both did awesome and honestly, it is just what I would do also. The wild cyclamen with the lone bee opera was so awesome. Patrick when you and your Dad put your beers up, I am sure your Dad is ein prosit. Awesome! The best part of this vlog was you both said that you both had a great week. Having family close is very comforting. My folks died young. I have 6 brothers and one sister and although I live near Vancouver and they all live back in Newfoundland, we are all close still, thanks to facetime. Here's wishing you both many more great weeks. 👍

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there Peter. Firsts, thank you so much. Lovely comment as always. Aren’t the flowers amazing ! And the bees….. bonus. Indeed we did a prosit with the beer. Long week and very successful. It’s great to have my family here. I am so sorry that you lost your parents young. What a hole in your heart. But I am glad you are close with your siblings. Now 7 boys and 1 girl……. Oh my. That is a great group of siblings. 😘. How amazing. Hugs to you. 🥰💖🥰

[@rosa-f4865]

Wow love the transformation of the Farm House you have worked hard in such a short time It's a credit to you both . How lovely to have your parents visiting Patrick you do make me smile Patrick saying the Chateau is empty of furniture .Always a pleasure to watch both 💕 Xxxx

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much Rosa for your lovely comment. It is great to have me parents here. And we really took a lot of furniture to the gîte and it is wonderful. The furniture looks better in the farmhouse environment. Bigs hugs from Colombe. 💖🥰💖

[@clivecarser7356]

Another fantastic vlog !!! Well done your hard work is really beginning to show, beautiful elegant bedroom!!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Clive. Thank you so much. Very kind of you to say! The bedroom turned out the way we envisioned. Huge hug from us. 😘🥰😘

[@sallyflavell6221]

Love the gite so much and your delicate hands in the restoration. French eclectic is so welcoming and full of character❤ so in love with the hall stand too!

[@wenDesigner]

Oh and, dig up a few of those cyclamens and put them in a terrarium… gorgeous!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you darling. They make me smile every day. 🥰😘🥰

[@jenniferconnolly7560]

Amazing ! Amazing ! loving the progress Patrick & Stuart and that you both appear to be loving life in France. The flowering lawn in the back of the chateau is beautiful. I can hear the sound of corks popping all over the chateau in the not to distance future in celebration of future accomplishments on your journey. Loving the farmhouse vibe & pergola you have been very busy. Love to the GANG of 9.

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you Jennifer! 💕👍👍

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Darling Jennifer, i love your comment. Thank you so much. The cyclamen have such wonderful flowers. When you were here there were a few blooming. Now it’s so many. Fantastic. The farmhouse and pergola are inviting and we spent time there with my parents. Lovely. I think you’d love it too and would rather sleep there than I. The RV. The gang of 9 misses you. And we do too. Much love and hugs from Colombe. 🥰💕🥰

[@lawrencebaker2318]

The farmhouse gite looks nicer than my house!! 🙂 Well done! Glad you had a good visit with your parents, too, Patrick! Almost victory in the van saga!! The only thing tougher than French bureaucracy is a French woman! Who better to know how to get things done??? 👍

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

You are so funny. I am sure your house is wonderful. 😘🥰. My parents are still here and there is one project my dad could do with Tony from Not quite a chateau. You are right. Only a tough French lady can solve this. I’ll get to replying to emails soon……. Hopefully. 😳😅😳. Much love and a huge hug from us at Colombe. 😘🥰😘

[@margaretfaolua5920]

What a transformation in such a short time with the farmhouse. It looks so cosy and homely. Am absolutely loving your choice of curtain fabrics too. They look great. Hope all continues to go well for you.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you Margaret. It was fast. We were busy I guess 😉😅. Glad you like the fabrics. We wanted a relaxing country atmosphere. We appreciate your lovely comment. Hugs. 💖

[@ScouseAndy71]

No roofs blowing off this week, thank God for that!😂👍 Nice update!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. And this week is great too. 💖💖💖

[@joannecalcutt6724]

Well done guys! The farmhouse is just lovely and I can’t believe you did all that in six weeks. I knew y’all were going to be hard workers when you began this. And the farmhouse reveal was very well done. No guessing on what we were seeing and no feeling of being on a ship at sea during a storm. The portion of the video showing the flowering ground cover brought me to tears, literally just crying, and I don’t know why. Again, well done. I’m proud of you and proud for you! Best wishes from South Carolina

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Dear Joanne. Thank you for such a wonderful and lovely comment. You made my day. The flowers can move me too. Just emotions that want to come out. 🥰. We worked hard and I am happy about the results. We ordered fabric for the second bedroom 4 weeks ago and got a notification today, that they were shipped. A bit late. But the next curtain sewing session is soon coming. Exciting. Hugs and our best wishes to you. 😘🥰😘

[@jamiecnewyork4293]

I can't quit put my finger on why ur channel is different then all the others, but I absolutely love u2 and ur channel.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Jamie. First, thank you. That is really kind and wonderful of you to say. I know we are different but couldn’t tell you either. Huge hug. 💕😘💕

[@norcal0076]

Looks great🎉

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. 😊😊💕

[@florencecampana1515]

Bonsoir, Great job to the gîte. You will have more decorations coming. 😉😀

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there Florence. We cannot wait to meet you! And we have so much space….. Huge hug. 🥰😘🥰. Hope you enjoy your vacation. 💖💕💖

[@Cenepk101]

Such a lovely guest suite for your parents & other visitors ! Beautiful!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

It is really a lovely space. Thank you. 😘

[@jillphillips3227]

Hurrah for a great week! Well deserved! The farmhouse look stunning and inviting! Congrats on getting it almost finished and a HUGE congrats on getting the van legal and insured! Well done! The beautiful little lavender flowers are so sweet and I see them all over France when I'm visiting! Such a treat! Cheers!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hello Jill. Thank you. The farmhouse only needs curtains for the second bedroom (they shipped the fabric I ordered 5 weeks ago yesterday 😳🙄), one nightstand and a chest of drawers. The van was such a huge leap forward. Yay. 🥳🍾. The flowers make me happy every time I see them. Cheers and a huge hug from us. 💖🥰💖

[@sandraberry612]

Hi Patrick & Stuart, gorgeous coat hall stand, love the kitchen shelf also ! are you planning on lining the new curtains,to stop them fading,you can buy them ready made ! You both did a beautiful job on the farmhouse ! I watched Janes vlog ,I new it was you Patrick,before I saw you at the Brocant😆 I just love Brocant shopping with you,I can’t eat enough! I see things i’d love to buy too ! Take care 🥰💕🥂🍾

[@lotusdolphin]

Hello Patrick & Stuart. I am so glad you guys had a smoothie week. Your certainly due!! Man a man that came out beautiful! You guys did a great job. So nice your parents came out to see you. Enjoy them while they’re around. I would have my eye teeth to go to one of your Brocantes!!!!! They are so much better than California’s antique shops. Sending love💜🤟🏻😎🇺🇸

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much Liz. Yes, it was a week with long hours but so much resolved and we are almost ready for our guests to arrive tomorrow. 🙄😳🥳. We are very excited and nervous all the same. We are sitting here in the kitchen, the 4 of us, all on our tablets 🤣😂🤣. Responding to comments and my parents amusing themselves. We had a lovely lunch with Jane and Tony.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

So once you come over to visit France, we will go brocanting with you. Promise. Hope you get through the heat OK. Hugs from Colombe. 🥰😘🥰

[@lotusdolphin]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 That sounds wonderful! I’m going to hold you to it Patrick😘

[@calliegauldsheher7284]

beautiful transformation. I really enjoy your conversation and seeing the amazing work you are doing on your home.

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you so much!

[@danielleboely6820]

So glad you parents visiting ! The farm house look beautiful very spacious you did a great job Jeanne and Tonny are very special I’m there you’re friends

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Danielle. Thank you so much for your comment. They are very special people. And my parents and they met. We will have lunch with them today. 😘. Hugs. 💖

[@SuperAbcdabcdabcdabc]

Oh people! The little house is beautiful. Very tastefully done. Bravo

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. Very kind and thoughtful of you to say 😍🥰🥰🥰

[@sylviastead9970]

Beautiful farmhouse ❤

[@robertcoffen3507]

WOW....What a stunning transformation I love it, you guys must be so proud.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hello Robert. You are so kind. Thank you. 🥰😘🥰

[@laurentboucher3860]

Bravooooo pour le travail accompli dans le gîte en peu de temps !!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 La décoration lui donne un look est très printanier et très lumineux ❤️❤️❤️C’est un bon entraînement pour ensuite passer au château !!☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️😂❤️❤️

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Merci beaucoup Laurent. Quel gentil commentaire. Nous commencerons par l'ancien salon bleu. c'était un salon avec de la peinture verte. on verra. jusqu'à la semaine prochaine.

[@janetmccarter9561]

WOW!!!!!!!!! What a fantastic job! I love the colors, and all of the elements you placed. I especially love the Rocker in the kitchen area. Pat yourselves on the back, for an amazing job.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much Janet. What a kind comment. Huge hug. 💖🥰💖

[@dawnsheel5385]

I've just watched this episode as I was not well last week, the farmhouse looks beautiful and it was lovely to see your dad helping you both out Patrick, but that beautiful carpet of flowers....I'm so jealous ❤❤..as ever love from England

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Dawn. Hope you are all recovered. Glad you like the farmhouse. Dad and mom are always lovely to have here. And the flower are so abundant. They make me smile every day. Love to you in England and May Queen Elizabeth II Rest In Peace. We will go to a nearby chateau Monday. Owned by a lovely couple from England, they have invited to watch the funeral and honor her life of service. Much love from Colombe. 💗🥰💗