Cave Exploring Under A Chateau - Doing It Ourselves

Part Two of yesterdays wine tasting video. We explore a four acre cave network under the medieval Chateau Lagorce near Bordeaux in France. Will Stephanie make it out in one piece after deciding to wear high heels.... you'll have to watch to find out.
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My name is Michael Petherick and I live with my family at Chateau de la Basmaignee in north west France.
My brother and his fiancé bought this building with some inheritance money three years ago and we are slowly restoring it to live in, and run as a business.
It’s always a financial struggle to keep the place going and we have to work hard to keep our heads above water, but we love it and wouldn’t have It any other way.
When they knew that they were buying the château, my brother asked me if I would like to move over and take part in their new adventure... so I packed my bags, gave up my life in England and moved here to help bring this place back to life.
We do all the renovations ourselves including construction, decorating and collecting antique furniture that we buy cheaply to restore. Our goal is to fill the château with beauty and life as it once was.
I have a passion for history, art and all things old.
These videos are a series of stories about my life and experiences living in a French castle
I’ll be showing all aspects of life here, from renovation and DIY, to crafts and baking, art, daily life and a bit of fun thrown in for good measure. There’s much more to see and our journey is still just beginning.

[@Dr.med.GeorgeGrant]

At the midnight hour, down below a cave, a group of merry ramblers pursued their task quite brave. On the trail of others, they traced a path of toil and in the depth of stonework, their laughter came to boil. Clad in shiny outfits discoveries were made, cause for a guided cave tour it never is too late ! Excellent entertainment not below stairs, but right down in the pit !! 😄🥇

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

Brilliant comment. Loved it 👌

[@kaihandren9309]

George -- that was great. !

[@shawnhammond140]

Oh very well written. Very descriptive and poetic.

[@beefrench3554]

♥️

[@PNWShanaLee]

I was waiting for the purple lingerie to come forward in your poetry! 💜

[@frangeorge5962]

Everyone had such a good time. I think the prespelunking wine helped.

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

Definitely helped

[@patrickgomes2213]

Haha! Prespelunking is a word I shall steal and never credit you with.

[@paigepooler9036]

A good ol' Drunk Spelunk!

[@TenheadLife]

Well, everyone but Phillip. Lol

[@cynthialambert9067]

The sheer giddiness of this whole adventure was manna to my soul. Couldn't wipe the smile off my face for the whole half hour. Many of us have nearly forgotten what it feels like to be amongst good friends and exploring and having a marvelous time together. It's great. Such fun.

[@deezahm9143]

😍Well said Cynthia, thank you, I do agree! 😊.

[@johncarolrenner6788]

Absolutely

[@PNWShanaLee]

THE LAUGHTER! 🥰🥂😜

[@BordeauxLife]

I laughed so hard 😂❤️❤️❤️ 14 years later the 2nd visit to this part of the caves was so memorable 🎉😂 .... So much fun 🎉🎉🎉 love It Michael ❤️

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

I’m glad your second visit was with me xxxxx

[@BordeauxLife]

@@DoingItOurselvesOfficial the best visit out of the 2 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@philipjanssen]

@@deliamusic2188 Me too 😂❤️

[@annaibarra3447]

Oh same here, I had to rewind often as I get so into the cave surroundings and didn’t catch the humor, and teasing! Oh Michael, is so cheeky isn’t he! 😆 So much fun.

[@erikakiss8855]

I loved, loved, loved these vlogs by you, Michael, also Anna’s and Stephanie’s vlogs about the visit to Chateau Lagorce. Such fun and generous hosts and such wonderful houseguests! It is so great to see chateau owners being friends and supporters of each other. Wonderful community! I hope you’ll continue doing it and delighting us in the process 💕💕💕💕

[@BordeauxLife]

Thank you so much Erika for watching all the vlogs it means a lot to all of us ❤️❤️❤️ we are so lucky to have such wonderful friends ❤️❤️❤️ Michael is so talented and filming is his passion we can’t wait to see what he does next ❤️

[@pineconequeen]

Stephanie Jarvis: living proof that a woman can do anything in heels.

[@annaibarra3447]

👊🏼 Boom! Dang straight! You know she can promote that shoe into a new line for “Sckumpling?” However it is spelled! Never heard of it, but love it!

[@hollywill2226]

@@annaibarra3447 spelunking means “caving” in America.

[@karenreeves856]

@@hollywill2226 It does in New Zealand too! Not that I'm at all likely to go spelunking any time soon.....

[@libbyanderson3752]

How many glasses have you all consumed? Great fun. So lovely to hear laughter

[@suzyhazelwood9942]

😂😂😂👠

[@nancyjohnson50]

I still can’t believe Stephanie went spelunking in a dress and high heels! That woman is fierce. You are the most fun group of people I’ve ever seen. It took guts to go down in the cave after dark.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@cherylcarlson3315]

Personally feel is more fierce to be dressed for comfort and function than show.

[@susanrussell8195]

@@charlieb2903 I came to make this exact comment.

[@nathanpayne6765]

"Will Stephanie make it out in one piece after deciding to wear high heels...." - Doing it Ourselves, 2021. The most genius line of description... ever.

[@annaibarra3447]

She came out like a Princess walking after a fabulous dinner, instead of a cave. 😁

[@nancycowan6109]

As if that needs an answer.

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

So good to see Stephanie just relaxing, laughing, not filming or editing. She deserves to enjoy friendship.

[@KL-tp3gq]

I love Michael and Stephanie together again. Its like all is right in the world...their chemistry is so enviable.

[@lindamartin3717]

I kept thinking, what a place for Michael to paint something!

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

Next time I go I’ll leave my mark on the place.

[@wendymorrison5803]

Gleefilled children exploring caves. Fabulous!

[@barbieharris8079]

I howled laughing during this whole video😹love everyone there so much. Michael you are beaming and I’m so happy to see it 🏰💛

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

I know the break was quite long but sometimes it’s good to miss making videos.

[@barbieharris8079]

@@DoingItOurselvesOfficial good I’m so happy you took the time to live life and not letting time pass you by , as we know it goes so fast. The heart can’t wait 💕

[@lynnstarr8573]

You should definitely drink Squirrel Wine more often...hilarious 🍷

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

Haha the Chardonnay also helped a lot.

[@suzieq2958]

💜💜💜💜 yes, really good fun! Thank you all!🤩

[@richardhathaway2901]

They were all very brave to go into the caves at night but as a sufferer of claustrophobia myself, I admire Philip most of all. He didn't want to go down there but overcame his anxiety anyway and braved the depths just to be part of the team. That's true courage. I don't think the rest of the party truly appreciated that. Michael's Beef Wellington looked magnificent!

[@FolkFaninMA]

I like Michael’s way of thinking, not a horror movie, an adventure movie. 😁

[@anthonyosborne1089]

At least on this trip around the caves the camera didn't remain focused entirely on Ed's behind, as on Billy's tour, and Michael's still looking for one-eyed Willy to this day.

[@jamiehartz3450]

I bet there are quite a few one-eyed Willys in Madid! 😳

[@anthonyosborne1089]

@@jamiehartz3450 Nice big ones as well I expect, the lucky devil!

[@blondebrit4821]

So looking forward to this Michael you have been missed :) glad you are happy and back can’t wait to have more adventures with you 💗😘🇨🇦 wow those caves Michael you guys are brave I’d be so claustrophobic 😱it was great fun to see you all together such good friends:(what’s next for you xxx

[@nathanpayne6765]

Hello, fellow Canadian!

[@blondebrit4821]

@@nathanpayne6765 hello 👋

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

I could stay down there for hours.

[@AnAlbertaGirlAtHeart]

You’re such a fun bunch. But the way You and Stephanie play off each other is pure synergy! “A bit of light spelunking of an evening...” Stephanie’s hilarious 😂 😂😂

[@SJFoss]

I have been longing for a Detective Petherick and Madame Mystery reunion 🕵️😍

[@annaibarra3447]

Yes, so good! They did a bit on the duo! Them teasing us so, wanting us to grovel and beg for them! 😁 But please for goodness sake Steph & Michael, give us more Det. P. & Madame M. Pleaaassseeeee!

[@SJFoss]

Yes, it was a beautiful moment!

[@PNWShanaLee]

Yes, that chemistry! 🤩

[@patriciaodoherty5202]

I agree!

[@johnthompson932]

Fantastic in the caves! Wonderful bless you!

[@jalainelowe3830]

So much fun to see the playful banter between Michael and Stephanie! Missed this terribly! :)

[@cagarden8808]

ENCORE! I'm going to watch it again, with popcorn, projected on the wall for the FULL effect--EERY cave adventure. OMG, I nervously watched and held my breath until all 5 of you returned to the entrance. At 26.00, Stephanie captured Philip's expression...PRICELESS! LOL...perfect editing Michael...Yes, a horror/monster/adventure movie. So wonderfully creepy, hilarious and SCARY! King "Ed of the Caves" is a spelunking master, building up the cave drama at every mysterious turn into the darkness! Thanks for taking us along, Michael. It was so much fun!

[@elliewood4292]

Michael, so great to see you looking so happy and well. Madrid did you a world of good.

[@terriepowell2935]

❤️❤️❤️

[@lorrainechircop4411]

What fun you all had. Ed and Anna know how to entertain, thrills and laughs around every corner... ❤🇦🇺

[@MsLinda165]

I love that you brought 'spelunking' back in vogue. Most charming intro to this vlog.

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

To be honest I’d never even heard that word before, hence my mispronunciation 🤣🤣🤣

[@mindiscott9749]

I always think its funny how back in history at some point someone made up a big fancy word for it, but those of us who actually crawl through caves regularly (professionals and amateurs) just call it caving. Lol 😉✌ Awesome entertaining video. ❤

[@GrillingBacon]

Thank you for sharing this joy and camaraderie with us!!! I'm sure many people enjoy it but I literally live on a 15 sq mile rock in the middle of the ocean so I especially LOVE the socializing and joy! You all are gems! absolute gems!

[@sheenadoughty8471]

That was just SO much fun.....loved it.

[@dianetaylor9834]

So glad to see you are back Michael creating fun, laughter and mischief with Stephanie at Ed and Anna's Chateau. I ask you🙄, what else would a girl be wearing on her feet to go caving, such a sensible choice! Well done.😊👍😘x

[@lorraineelwart5379]

I would also like to say how gallant and caring you are of Stephanie whilst going into the cave. How impressed also of Ed and Anna, what lovely hosts they are. It is the dream team, how I would love to visit and have the fun you have. magical. I would even consider getting married at La Gorce. Fantastic. Treasure what you have . I got married in 1969 ! Can you believe and that was magical, back in the day ha ha but you have a fantastic gift, so treasure it but also enjoy xxxx❤️💕🙏

[@pattraveller4923]

ohhhh hahahaha that last bit of the growling from the tunnel !!!!

[@darylpenner5763]

I must admit, my 13yr old self giggled at "halfway up the shaft". Stephanie has invented " Glamspalunking"

[@carolehanrahan]

It seems like an awfully large quantity of wine was drunk before this spelunking occurred. I had so much fun watching this and seeing you all having such a great time. I laughed right along with you and I am stone cold sober!

[@MissCDM1979]

That spelonking is so scary!!! The lingery and the drawings were hilarious!!

[@elizabethbowen7094]

The ladies are so charming and full of fun. This is an extraordinary episode, the crew set a wonderful mood of friendship and good humor. Thanks all around for a great adventure (with a happy ending, too).

[@BordeauxLife]

Thank you so much Elizabeth for watching and your lovely words and kindness it means a lot to all of us x. Xx It was such a pleasure to have had Michael back and to have met the gorgeous Stephanie x x x

[@edyehowell5320]

So much fun watching this!!!😂😂🎉 This should go Viral ❤️fun fun 😂👏👏😂❤️

[@annaibarra3447]

Well Michael, after being gone for some time, you manage to pop up a fabulous pT. 1 & pt 2 of a come back to France vlog! Well now!

[@mariaabraham311]

Caving in heels 👠 love it Stephanie a girl confident in her foot ware lol!

[@susanwoodward7485]

Fascinating and fun!

[@bettyrowe1981]

OMG! the commentary on this vlog is hilarious; it Made it so entertaining.

[@lorraineelwart5379]

Can I just say how fantastic to see you again Michael. I am so happy for you. You look so healthy and happy. The quality of your vlogs is so professional, so much fun. We have missed you ❤️ can I just say that you and Steph are magical. Stay good friends forever you. are natural treasures, but not only that you bring out the best in your compratrees. .

[@mariab1429]

It was fun to re-watch this one! 😆

[@lynnpetti3817]

Great fun.

[@katrinatoland7553]

I swear to God you are all so brave, I am actually breathing for you all, great vlog though Michael XXX

[@sherryrector2275]

I have laughed and laughed. Thanks for the fun.

[@jenniwatson8799]

The cave exploration was hilarious

[@Billkwando]

Ed: "Run Anna!" "No, please don't! I'm kidding!" 😂 😂 😂

[@BlueDog263]

Luv that hoodie that Michael is wearing.

[@gardenglam3451]

Awesome caves!!!

[@jeanninef2110]

Loved it! Well done at the end Michael!! LoL!

[@maryannhartzell2958]

Why would you take a chance going into this cave? This is my worst nightmare. You are all very brave.

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

Ed is a good guide, thankfully our torches didn’t run out of power.

[@BordeauxLife]

I had been down there once 14 years ago and Michael , Billy , Edd have been there many times they love exploring there is so much history down there ❤️

[@carolcarmichael2677]

@@DoingItOurselvesOfficial OMG All i was thinking is ,..What if their phones die. That would have been a very scary moment.

[@mparker6823]

Hahahahaha!! Stephanie, lol: "I'm actually very interested; we might need to drink!" 😂. Someone needed to be thinking of practical survival considerations!

[@lynlijalysbalderdottir4563]

What a fun time exploring the caves! Michael, your romantic side is hiding back in those caves!

[@angelicagarza9108]

DEFINITELY NEED TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN 🎃 THERE!

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

That’s a great idea

[@angelicagarza9108]

@@DoingItOurselvesOfficial and I would definitely be there for that...😅🤣😂😜🤪

[@deezahm9143]

👻Yes! Haunted Hallow’s Eve 🎃

[@babschmid]

The ultimate Halloween 🎃 party

[@auntieescreations4309]

I'm so happy you're back Michael! I missed your videos so much. So glad to see you and Stephanie together again. It's always uplifting seeing the two of you have fun together. It's too bad Billy and Ryan didn't wait a few days to visit so you could have all seen eachother!

[@catherinem9204]

Brilliant vlog 💖💖

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

Thank you xxx

[@sandy-sagerabbitvintage2681]

What fun! So glad to see everyone having a grand time as well.

[@carolyndarragh1891]

What a superb bunch of friends. "Not a horror movie, an adventure movie" for sure Michael. You are making lockdown in Sydney bearable. Thank you

[@lauriecalery8801]

Absolutely a hoot! Michael, you are hilarious 🤣 and Edd is quite mischievous. BahahahHa

[@toguy]

And Micheal's cheekiness continues, love it :-)

[@LA-jf1zn]

That was scary, I dont think I would venture into there 😲. But the laughter was fun! 🙂

[@helenahandebasquet]

The Famous Five go Spelunking! Brilliant episode.

[@barbaraoshea8639]

Exactly what I was thinking! I was going to make a comment about the Secret Seven!

[@carolstevens1903]

Good to see you back Michael maybe you can finish the garden’s cottage? 😁😁

[@ALehrer-s8f]

very lovely spelunking..

[@pattiearehart118]

That was fun!

[@Komal09985]

I agree with you Michael! What an adventure! I felt like I was right there with you :)

[@monalisa233]

What a funny group!

[@chuckwallace4791]

Oh my goodness, you guys had me giggling like crazy. lol.

[@pamkullman8839]

I am with Phillip! Cool way to end it!

[@barbibutton9619]

My claustrophobic feelings are so strong, I can't watch. Will let it play for the algorithm while I snack. Lots of laughter is good. I would be crying and running backwards lol

[@joywhitley3141]

Me, too! I just keep imagining getting lost and never coming out again. 😱

[@marymcandrew7667]

haha, love Michael's comments, especially "Like a rat up a drain"! Where does he come up with them? Great episode, I love seeing all of you goofing around, a bit giggly from wine I'm sure! :-)

[@kellyhawes8901]

Is there to be a new wine label name “ Spelunking” or “Tatered lingerie “? What a fun time you all had!

[@annaibarra3447]

Lol! I defiantly misspelled that word all right!

[@maryschlotter108]

This was great fun! It was so nice to see people having a good time after such a challenging year. Where we all felt like we were navigating a cave and now we have found the exit. Then there will be tea after! So good to see you Michael!

[@fernamage]

i just love Michael and his beutiful face and eyes and his sense of humour love him cant wait for next video

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Idea Maybe all the Chantou owners need to go down in the caves. Wow what a party that Be! . Great video and God bless you all hope you make it out. 🙏

[@kathewright5619]

So glad you are back, Michael! Your happiness shows!

[@Jayrose59]

What a great morning it has been. Have been watching vlogs since 6am. It is now 9:45am and now topping off the morning with my favourite michael 🥰🥰🥰

[@thelmanijman1116]

Hi Jill Scott same here🤗 OMG what a day watching all our favourites vlogs. And of course could not wait to see the part 2 of last night vlog of Michael before going to bed. Yaaayyy 👍🤗Very happy indeed to see him back ☺️😊 Château Lagorce (Anna n Ed) you are awesome, funtastic and very nice couple❤️😍👍

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

Lovely to see you again tonight Jill. ❤️❤️❤️

[@barbieharris8079]

Hi Jill me too I got absolutely nothing done but it was just fantastic 🏰

[@sharonK71]

Absolutely loved this!

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@bonnierickly7712]

As I am a major clostrophobe, my stomach was in knots the entire time. I can understand why Anna has only come down once in 14 years!🤩

[@chrysanthim9160]

Oh, I so enjoyed this adventure! I love the mystery of caves and the stories they tell. Thank you for bringing us along and allowing us to be a part of the banter and laughter.

[@rosikoenig7375]

Loved every minute of this!!!

[@sc0ttishlass]

I love how you all support Bordeaux Life. :) This video is very much a bunch of friends going spelunking and you are taking us with you :) Philip and his horror movies :) Loved to see you, Michael, so relaxed and laughing again. You looked very exhausted in the last video you did before your trip to Spain. Anna is such a lovely, warm person and Stephanie, I love how she uses all these slightly dated words like spelunking (which is basically caving).

[@cheriesharp234]

You can’t beat an good adventure with friends after a few bottles of wine and good meal. Brilliant Micheal xxxx

[@jeanblyth6095]

Absolutely hilarious 😂what a great team of friends !! More please ❤❤❤❤

[@maryphillips5173]

I'm surprised to see you back. I really thought your channel was ending.

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

No chance of it ending, just an extended break and back to business as usual.

[@candicechristian7344]

@@DoingItOurselvesOfficial .. thank God.. missed you. I 🍾🥂🥀💕

[@luzwilson2807]

Love seeing you. Missed you

[@josephmarin8807]

Such an amazing adventure and discoveries made! The giddy laughter prior to spelunking was already entertaining. What a wonderful, one-of-a-kind experience with great friends and hosts! :)

[@s.m.5651]

I was identifying with Phillip the whole time. That was hilarious right down to the manky lingerie.

[@susanmorrison6507]

I agree, though fantastic to watch...Phillip’s take on it was spot on.

[@neilgray7586]

Great fun to watch.

[@johnthompson932]

Detective Petherick I am always with you and don't fiddle with the crack!

[@margaretpage57]

Seems like they all had a bit too much wine lol. Looks like alot of fun!

[@christinacollins3962]

Absolutely brilliant. A team of good friends exploring and having a laugh. Wonderful.

[@AuntieDeb71]

I can't help thinking it's like the tombs under Winterfell. A great place for some GoT cosplay!

[@janeblandford852]

Great caves....get away from the spooky stuff!! Glad to see that you all had so much fun...it was good for us too, you are a great group and love it when you all get together!

[@kellygroce40]

How fun! I can't fathom how that would be a....uh... "Romantic" locale for lingerie, but what an exciting place to explore!

[@BordeauxLife]

Hahahahahahahahahaha it was hilarious 😂 to explore 😅🎉omg i can’t believe anyone would go down there for a romantic time 🤣

[@scpmdt]

What a jolly group of splunkers splunking. Wine before & a cup of tea after, what else could one ask for in the caves of Chateau Lagorce. Just magic.

[@rosiebeardshaw658]

I really enjoyed these episodes, Stephanie hinted at the evening spent with Ed and Ana. It was great, I felt you had a fantastic time. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@inabates8919]

Stephanie is an absolute card.

[@luzwilson2807]

What a great group of humans. Thank you for sharing your lives. Micheal great editing