EFFORTLESSLY ELEGANT FRENCH CHATEAU BEDROOMS

Today we're visiting the effortlessly elegant bedrooms and spectacular 19th century outbuildings of the Chateau de Brives, in Part 2 of our full chateau tour. I'm delighted to share this jewel box of a home with you. Cutting edge for its time (with a floating spiral staircase and en suite bathrooms for every bedroom!) the chateau had fallen into a dilapidated state when Sarah and George bought it, but they've spent the last 11 years completely renovating it with style, flair and vision...
To find out more about Sarah and George's life at their chateau, follow them on Instagram at @chateaudebrives or check out their website www.chateaudebrives.com
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[@janehughes-jones9139]

The most beautiful Chateau and delightful relaxed owners. Thoroughly enjoyed.

[@taitweigel64]

A lovely couple! So kind of them to allow all of us to see their chateau and collections.

[@jmk1962]

What a charming couple and a truly beautiful chateau.

[@maureen14]

Mmm...mmm...

[@kimberlyearly8918]

This is hand down my favorite chateau you've ever shown!! Everything was so incredibly beautiful and so homey. It didn't feel too formal and has so many beautiful pieces of decor in it. The colors, the decor, the people and fantastic tour guides made this an amazing two part video!!

[@karleinegraham446]

At 13:54, the wall shows pictures of vessels used to celebrate Mass and Eucharistic Adoration. There is a chalice, a cruet to hold wine and a monstrance ( with starlike decoration) to display the Blessed Sacrament. Beautiful chateau and the wedding pictures are so beautiful and elegant. It must be a dream come true to marry there.

[@barbibutton9619]

karliene, thank you for the details. I knew it was religious but couldn't piece it together. This is why I love the comment section. 💐🦚🌺

[@edsamson8916]

Such beautiful architecture . So elegant. They have great taste in everything..

[@kimphilpin1062]

I enjoyed seeing the rest of the Chateau, but was blown away by the coach house, and the thought of yester year. Wonderful.

[@barbibutton9619]

🏡 - My personal fave

[@markstephens4202]

They have created the most enchanting home-----love it! great taste.

[@chateaudelomenie]

I'm so in love with Chateau de Brives. It really is perfection!!! And an espresso/cognac martini... I can't wait to make one!

[@liverbird_55]

*I have thoroughly enjoyed the Chateau de Brives tour, it is such a beautiful home and Sarah and George are the perfect hosts, i do wish they had a youtube channel, thankyou Stephanie for another great vlog👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼*

[@nance1111]

This is a real treat to watch. I've actually watched both parts, twice. Sarah and George have done a wonderful job with their home and wedding business.

[@t.s.507]

I love Sarah and George and their château! So stylish, comfortable and très chic. What a pleasure to get a tour lead by Stephanie! Thank you!

[@stefaniesombaty8980]

I loved the dogs helping with the tour and talking in the back ground. So sweet.

[@AvaT42]

What a lovely couple at that chateau. So welcoming and friendly.

[@sullivantan6838]

Dear Stephanie, After watching all of the episodes of Chateau Diaries, I've come to learned so many eloquent words. As a writer, I'm excited and inspired by you. Thank you.

[@lindawentink2725]

That staircase is so beautifully designed. 🥰 love the black tiles in the one bathroom. So much attention to detail. The stable block is stunning.

[@elliewood4292]

Very Beautiful Chateau. Brilliant tour. That staircase. Thank you.

[@joannestupak4749]

I really enjoy your wonderful peeks into the most gorgeous chateaus not to mention the warm and friendly personalities of you all. You make my day happier. Thank you all for the joy you exude and the love you share. God bless and stay exactly as you are. Perfection.

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Yes Stephanie, this is an absolutely lovely home. My favorite that you've shown today. It has an easy, laid back elegance - not an easy feel to accomplish w/o consulting designers. The Mr. has an incredible eye.

[@debshaw680]

It’s beautiful and they seem to love their lives. It’s nice that they live in the chateau. It seems like many who do big weddings don’t and only let them out to guests.

[@zaclovesya]

One of the framed pieces of toile in this chateau is the same “Love and Time” motif as the toile on the canopy for Stephanie’s bedroom at Lalande.

[@ramonaduffey5016]

To Phillip's question about the iconography carved above the fireplace. The chalice depicts the wine used at communion representing the blood of Christ, The item with the small cross on top represents a 'Monstrance' that holds the communion bread (host) that has clear luna windows for viewing the host for benediction and for adoration. The ewer at bottom holds the water that Christ turned into wine at the Canna wedding miracle. Water is mixed with the wine and consumed at communion during Mass. This room may have been a private room for devotions or possibly secret mass at times of social strife or a room for the ill.

[@sullivantan6838]

@ramona duffey. I've learnt something new.Thank you for that detailed information.

[@captainMAE]

The first thing I thought of when I saw it was a Monstrance as well! Beautiful

[@snoopybluejeans]

Another beautiful chateau with charming owners. Thank you Stephanie for sharing.

[@barbibutton9619]

I loved Snoopy as a child and collected all things Snoopy. AND as an adult 💗, still loving and just had to tell u I love your clip art of him. Oh, and your name...just saw that 😀

[@bernadettehooper4318]

What wonderful hosts. Their dedication, knowledge and flair make them an ideal couple for this scale of home/venue. Beautiful choices in decor. All buildings in great order.

[@sandramadaris7814]

Quite beautiful interior! Cannot imagine upkeep and cost for this grand estate. The stairs would be a no go for me (bad knees) but it is truly a lovely place. Wonderful to see a lived in and loved chateau--bet all those other expats hope their chateaux will someday be as comfortable and elegant as this couple's! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@ginnyrabbitt-jenkins535]

Chateau de Brives and the owners are just wonderful. I appreciate getting more than a quick glimpse and hearing the stories that go with the house, items and Cognac expresso drink. What a treat. I have enjoyed this very much.

[@seanreynolds516]

Many thanks for bringing us along again, liked the two dogs as well.

[@barbibutton9619]

I know and no one mentioned them in video or comments. 😦🐶🐶🐶🐶

[@lauriecalery8801]

Sarah and George are a lovely couple. It was completely delightful to see what they have created. Thank you Stephanie for taking us to this stunning chateau. Cheers! 🥂

[@jennifercoughtrie2939]

Oh how I wish travel was more readily available. Long trip from Australia. My dream is to come and do a B&B tour of all my favourite Chateaux I have found on U Tube.

[@lorihuarota6654]

WHAT AN EXQUISITE PLACE!!!!!JUST ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. Love how they put their beautiful place together all their personal finds special stories with each find. No copycat anything just love it thanks for sharing : - )

[@suehall3298]

Sue Hall Just loved ❤❤❤ the whole experience brilliant.Thank you all for the tour. Love Sue ❤❤❤🍸🍹🍽☕🍾🍾

[@vintagemoss9578]

Fantastic video!!!! What a beautiful Chateau and lovely owners!

[@jomcgee6094]

What a beautiful couple. I'm finding all the owners who host weddings, some of the most enjoyable people!

[@paean109]

What a stunning place.. WOW.. I really liked the building with the ninth bedroom, the pool area, the barn for the dining/dancing (plan B room). Beautiful tour. Such a wonderful treat.

[@candicespencer2021]

Absolutely beautiful Chateau! I don't know which was more beautiful ...the inside or outside. Also the hosts were lovely people! I loved seeing their passion about collecting! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!

[@dawnbutler2846]

Looks like a full night viewing tonight. Not only Stephanie, part 2 Michael plus three more. Who needs tv?

[@robertkint306]

You need it to watch it on TV..

[@dawnbutler2846]

@@robertkint306 i watch it on my iPad

[@hahna77]

@@robertkint306 that's how I watch. I cast from my phone. KZbin has become my new cable television, lol.

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Wonderfully good taste! Lots of ideas....thank you.

[@bjbrown]

What a lovely chateau! It is so beautiful by the pool and with the architectural elements it is extraordinary. It must be so magical when they have weddings, oh my, I so wish I could see this in person. Thank you all for sharing. Without the KZbin platform we wouldn’t be able to see all of this…so pretty!

[@aleta5873]

My favorite type of couple, they seem so in sync. To me they are beautiful...

[@lrlasvegas6427]

It would be so helpful to have additional mics when filming in groups. If someone speaks low or talks over another person (or has their back turned toward the camera) it's difficult to hear what's said. Thank you for the tour!

[@lisabradley7770]

Truly one of the most stunning Chateau’s. How gorgeous is the coach house.

[@costrow3100]

A lovely chateau. They are all so different. This was had lots of personal pieces special to the owners which was quite nice. I’m also a quirky collector. I loved the cannon balls. They are interesting, beautiful in an odd way and have a crazy history. The wedding area was wonderful. Would be a wonderful spot for a festive occasion. They did a beautiful job bringing it back to life and making it productive again.

[@susuontheblock]

i am absolutely in love with their chateau and style!!!! 😍😍😍

[@melissathiessen8955]

I don't know about every one else, but I so desperately want to see Stephanie's bedroom finished, bed crown and everything. I can't imagine how she must be feeling! Hang in there Stephanie! I have to remind myself "Rome was not built in one day". oh.. but please hurry - the reveal will be soooo exciting.

[@wellnone9367]

Love this one - recognising the owners from 'Escape to the Chateau DIY', made it more enjoyable. We never saw nearly that much of the buildings and grounds on the programme, as you have shown us here - what a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@mavismacdonald4158]

What a lovely couple,and a beautiful chateau.

[@germaineholmes2247]

Loved every minute of the tour and all the interesting collections

[@niamhbradyhalmschlag5168]

Once again, stunning rooms 😍 the bedroom by the pool is probably my favourite 😍

[@lindab8397]

I also enjoyed watching this video, lovely people so down to earth. I love their chateau .

[@NingasKugon09]

Love the room except the painting, I won't be able to sleep with that lol!

[@lcg5790]

Such an astonishingly beautiful home and what a delightful couple. Thank you.

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Stéphanie you passing off the drink to Philip was a A+ move. You truly appreciate your chateau family! Thank you for this wonderful tour!

[@BDThomas]

The wall color in their daughter's room is very similar to a color called "London Coach" that I used in my own bedroom. It's interesting because it appears to be different shades depending on the lighting. Sometimes it's a kind of taupe color. Sometimes grey, sometimes lavender.

[@shellydsouza8902]

Beautiful chateau and owners! Very tastefully done! Stephanie and Philip u both look great too!

[@Phalaenopsisify]

The outbuildings are gorgeous! I love the rich colours and the snug courtyard with the pool. You would have trouble getting me to leave!

[@1weazy291]

That drink looked so good‼️ what a beautiful chateau with great hosts‼️😁👍🏻

[@nathaliecuegomez6706]

As for the carving in the paneling of the daughters room, the third figure (after chalice and jug) is a container for consagrated wafers.

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

Wow, with the finale with a cocktail... Perfect!

[@sarahmiddleton4728]

I am such a fan of the soft, gray-violet wall color in your daughter's bedroom! I have been collecting bedding for my guest room in that tone, it looks good with so many other colors...corals, pink, aqua, green, turquoise, red, gold, and of course black and white. It is much more versatile than you would guess, just looking at a sample. Really nice to see it on such a grand scale, on the walls! Loving all your collections, and your cooking is inspirational. Thank you for the tour! XO

[@brianashton1428]

(Moira Ashton) Such a lovely couple, and a beautiful Chateau.. loved it all,. 🏰🏰🏰

[@LazyDIY-THRIFT]

The art throughout the entire chateau... room after room of it! 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@kerryharding5587]

It’s so enthralling to hear the passion and love the chateau owners have poured into their homes. I think a wedding stay would be a magical experience with Sarah and George 🧡❤️ beautiful home of a lovely welcoming couple.

[@edsamson8916]

Such a lovely well placed wedding venue!

[@cazziecol]

Just loved looking at all the beautiful things collected by the lovely owners which make the chateau so stunning and unique.

[@barbibutton9619]

Period correct but not overly so or overly stuffy and formal. Comfortable enough to live in yet elegant enough to host and entertain. The wall colors were perfect imo.

[@Fionacollins50]

I have the Daisy light in my bedroom in Amsterdam! lol! What a beautiful place it is.... the stuff that dreams are made of!

[@endeavouringit]

That's too funny Stephanie, the painting. Love this Chateau. I'd change those black & white pillow cases. You took the words out of my mouth, literally when she opened the door on the separate room, it's gorgeous.

[@rhondagoldberg8419]

I love you tours of differnt chateaus! Would you please consider visiting Amy, Marc and their home, the Chateau de Rosaries in Vivarais? Thank you!

[@catnip1487]

I´m in the mood for a !"strong" coffee now

[@KrisanthiaMum]

The daisy light fixture reminds me of a dandelion. Beautiful place for a wedding 🥰

[@teresaborbon3895]

What a beautiful chateau. And they are the sweetest couple. Preserving history together . Be safe God bless 🙂

[@bredaswitzer1948]

Wow those rooms are absolutely beautiful, in fact the whole chateau is gorgeous 🤗🦋🐝🌻

[@kdean9537]

Sarah and George are such a lovely warm couple & so engaging. Beautiful doesn't even being to describe their chateau...it's truly spectacular. Thank you Stephanie and Philip for such a wonderful video. Take care of yourselves, stay safe! Much love Kathy x

[@Jacqueline-es5yb]

Lovely property, lovely couple. How hard they have worked and still call themselves 'lucky' which of course they are, but you can tell how much they appreciate and enjoy their hard work. Well deserved.

[@tinchina85]

That vlog was just absolutely delicious! Love love loved it! Teresa

[@susanwrightphotography]

WOW! How absolutely beautiful Chateau de Brives is! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@williamdavis2386]

A really exquisite home amazingly decorated,made my heart ache a little as I will never have anything like it,only in my dreams! Kind regards from Georgina (Derbyshire England)

[@katrinatoland7553]

Amazing, thank you Stephanie and friends, beautiful vlog XXX

[@pinkpoodle7100]

Excellent visit to this fabulous chateau, Stephanie. The owners are delightfully charming. Thank you.

[@jerrygodwin9084]

They have a beautiful place. Great video Steph

[@maureenabray7660]

Love the Chateau de Brives Host & Hostess. What an amazing place.

[@sherrycatanese4312]

14:27 it’s a chalice & a monstrance & the urn for the wine. Lovely people & charming home.

[@Cenepk101]

Good Ness. That pool house room & event rooms. Dang

[@lucygriffiths7490]

A posy of fresh roses in every room! So beautiful x

[@rosalindhambleton9012]

What a lovely couple, you just have to love them. This was a wonderful tour and every corner of this château is beautiful ! The outdoor is gorgeous and .... welll..... you just want to be there for the tour/a stay and of course this cocktail :) thank you for sharing.

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Thank you for sharing the tour of this stunning chateau. Sarah and George are a lovely couple and they have created a masterpiece. What a lovely venue to get married in. 😍👰‍♀️🤵🥂🥳😘

[@mindakahn9964]

What an amazing tour of a beautiful chateau!! I love the decor with all of the wonderfully curated collections, and I hate that term because it’s so overused and normally not applicable. How wonderful to pick up any item in any room and have it tell a story. The entire property is just magic. Lucky you, Sarah and George, thank you for inviting me in. Stay safe and healthy.

[@markkennedy7562]

I LOVE their château. I would not sleep in the bedroom you did with the picture of a grave above it. Their stairway is wonderful.

[@susantaylor1359]

What a lovely couple with a beautiful chateau. I enjoyed meeting them and seeing the chateau. Look forward them to visit you and Lalande. Take care

[@elledammers8]

Love the doggie all smiling for the cocktail 🐶💗🤗💗

[@zingarassong7531]

Yes i was tickled by that as well😅

[@dloadthis1617]

Greetings to all from the isle of Malta

[@thelmanijman1116]

Hello to you too. It just remind me how beautiful you place, Malta. We stayed in Valletta last 2019 end of May and enjoyed our holiday there. So many places to see and explore. Its a pity we couldn't stay longer as we have still to go to Athens to visit my son n gf. Stay safe. Cheers

[@pamelacauchi5869]

Hi aswell from Luqa Malta .

[@barbibutton9619]

I JUST watched a video your. Lively isle

[@Vee-zx6eh]

What wonderful hosts. So charming. I loved this tour and thank you to Stephanie and Phillip for taking us with you. A delight.

[@dotell8925]

Beautiful home and wedding venue. Thank you for giving us a tour.

[@paivitiitta1884]

I loved every minute in this lovely place ! A dream come true ! So lovely people !

[@thelmanijman1116]

Hi Lalanders see you tonight! Can't wait for tonight's vlog 👍😊😘💜

[@rainbocatz6376]

One reason the bedrooms appear to be so elegant, is because, other than the draperies, everything is softly muted. The artwork is period appropriate, and not gawdy. There nothing gawdy or loud that clashes with other things in the rooms. And while I didn't care for the picture of the statuary guy on the casket, or the upholstered headboards, everything was well thought out and tastefully done.

[@allankarenbayne9835]

That's a lovely video like the cocktail drink at the end

[@jennifershanks5332]

Just beautiful. Lovely owners. Enjoyable video. Thank you Stephanie and Phillip!😘

[@dalehegstrom7295]

The image above the fireplace in one of the bedrooms contains a chalice and an ostensorium, which carries the host used int he Eurcharist. Just thought you would like to know this as you enjoy your espresso cocktail.

[@desertking4u]

Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. So many beautiful things and so many details. You don't have enough eyes to see everything so extraordinary and tasteful. Sarah and George, have great taste in everything and a charming couple.