EP 6: TOUR OF TOURS! CHATEAU BATHROOM HOW-TO/DIY BEGINS, VIEWERS HELP CHOOSE PLANTS, & ART!!

@ChateauLove ** One of the existing bathrooms begins a radical transformation. Simon is a king on his throne. Vivienne & Simon finish planting the flower beds started in the last episode using lots of great viewer suggestions. Vivienne shares her art background & creates little gifts for her two favourite vlog supporters. A trip to historic Tours is a beautiful, enlightening and very funny affair with visits to the castle, the cathedral and the food market. A ridiculous picnic on the banks of the Loire ensues. No one can keep a straight face with Cheese of the Week. Tulips are in full bloom!
ABOUT US:
Hello! I’m Vivienne, the châtelaine of a small 19th century neo-Renaissance castle in the Loire Valley of France, which I share with my delightful (and wonderfully funny!) husband, Simon, our teenage daughter, pets, and -whenever possible- lovely friends and family.
This is not our first chateau! 20 years ago, we bought a much larger castle nearby, which we loved with all our hearts. However, nearly 18 years, many happy memories, countless renovations, and several small fortunes later, we made the very difficult, empty-nesting decision to downsize. With great luck and perseverance, we found our current petit château, which we are now decorating and updating with love, humour, comfort, and -of course- antiques and art!
We adore France and its many unique facets: its people, culture, landscapes, wine, food, art, and history. We also love being surrounded by châteaux, both public and private, which we can explore together! After 20 years here, we have learned many things about living in France, renovating châteaux, and appreciating the extraordinary riches surrounding us. We originally decided to make these videos as a way to share our lives with our loved ones worldwide during the pandemic lockdowns. However, we soon realised that many others are at home alone, and it is our privilege to open our home to you, our new friends. We hope you will join us on our adventures in this exceptional location, and we look forward to sharing a little Château Love!
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[@rogerhance2057]

I learned to garden from my great grandmother when I was a little tight, three or four years old, following her around the garden

[@jakeg1421]

Congratulations on another superb vlog, Vivienne and Simon, the tour of Tours was magic and a picnic by the Loire, just like our family what ever the time of year, a family picnic is always a given, when out exploring! Our mouths were watering showing walking around the market shopping for the picnic, AWSOME! Loving your attention to detail in your Reno’s too. Many thanks 🙏😊🇳🇿

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Jake! Lovely to meet another picnic enthusiast! New episode coming soon...💖🌸💖

[@teepeeX]

​@ChateauLove I'm going to be cheeky, id love to see Simon's hair short with layered on top front 😅

[@ChateauLove]

@teepeeX Haha! You’ll be pleased with my next video. His hair is quite cropped! 😁

[@johnnydarko6088]

Love so many elements of this vlog! Simon on his throne, cheese of the week, your family time.....it just gets better and better! Thanks for sharing and we looked forward to the next instalment! xx

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Johnny! We’re in good company...your vlogs are a joy. Next video coming soon, and looking forward to your next one, too! 💖🌸💖

[@johnnydarko6088]

@@ChateauLove xx

[@MsVictoria43]

Looks decadently delish I think Simon is the real cheese of the week 😘😂

[@lindaellison2281]

Ahhh....ha.ha.ha.ha...!!!!! He's pretty cute, right? He's my son-in-law!

[@ChateauLove]

Simon is DEFINITELY the Cheese of the Week, and not because he’s cute or tasty but because he’s soooo cheesy. 😁Although, unbeknownst to me for 27 years, he’s also a huge HAM in front of the camera, so I guess he’d make the perfect sandwich. 😂😂😂

[@maryjanekolesar8325]

I think you and your family are just so lovely and so so talented. I'm so glad I found your vlogs!

[@ginatees3262]

I love the variety you bring to your vlogs. So uplifting and filled with beauty on every level. You are such a talented and caring family. Thank you for sharing.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Gina! So happy you can join us! 💖🥰🌸

[@foretb1162]

Your paintings are wonderful! So flowing and calming! You are very talented. You and I have many things in common! I also painted porcelain, currently embroidering gifts for chair cushions for a friend. I often go to a Mediterranean cheese market but Redolphe Le Meunier is mouth-watering!!!! Your vlogs make me wants to move to France - right now!!! The cathedral makes me think of the Cathédrale de Reims. Thank you for the organ! A beautiful reminder of the 'facteur d'orgue' who work tirelessly to restore and maintain these beautiful instruments for centuries. Though I only took 9 lessons in my youth, I still play the organ and love the masters! The cathedral where I serve as organist and accompanist for cantors will never be as grand as this one in Tours and the organ that used to be in the choir loft was a Cassavant Frères which burned down with the cathedral in July 1968 is sorely missed. The oldest organ I had the privilege of stroking was in the UK, in a little county town church. It dated of the 11th century and only had part manuals. 'Twas a challenge and a dream to play it and hear the unmistakable sound of true pipes signing with glee and giving me shivers down my back with tears dribbling down my cheeks. What a memory to return 20 years later! Thank you Vivienne! Goat's bottom??? Wow Simon! What a picture! thank you for this vlog all! Truly enjoyed it!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, and how wonderful that you play the organ! My mother also works in a church as the choir director. She is a very gifted pianist but has many times told me how complicated the organ is. They are truly beautiful instruments, and incredible how each one is a unique work of art. I love seeing your messages. Thank you!! 💖🌸💖

[@taitweigel64]

You two dress beautifully to work with paint. I love what you're doing to update the bathroom. My favorite part of your vlogs is your beautiful smile and teasing Simon. He's a good sport. The garden is lovely.

[@ChateauLove]

You are so kind, thank you!!! 💖🌸💖

[@ShaheenKhan-xw3we]

Could give you a million hugs ! Vivan for sharing such history art and beauty. I truly appreciate your vlogs ,specially such vlogs filled with historic beauty 💖

[@summerrose1682007]

Just love your energy❤️ beautiful soul beautiful family, wish you all the best xx

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Sarah! So happy you can join us. 💖🥰🌸

[@justinfox9426]

My family have lived in our multi generational home for 50 years and it started with my great grand mum planning and planting out our many flower beds then continued with my gran (her daughter) continuing to add and leave her mark .... now continuing in their very large foot steps my mother and I add and lovingly maintain this family tradition and since my grans passing 6 years ago we always every year find a what we call mystery flower.. they sometimes grow out of cracks in steps or in the middle of the front lawn but we know that's their way of saying to us thank you and you've done a beautiful job once again this year. ❤💙💜

[@ChateauLove]

This is one of my favourite comments for so many reasons! So sorry for the loss of your grandmother, but it sounds like she is always there in spirit. Your home sounds like a beautiful place full of warmth, creativity and -best of all- flowers!! 💖🌸

[@justinfox9426]

@@ChateauLove Thank you so very much for the kind words and for the continued content. ❤

[@judyrobson4492]

Thank you, thank you.... for sharing your beautiful Vlogs. It lifts my spirits, and your music is divine.👌😍

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Judy! I’ll let my sister know you enjoy her music. It will mean a lot to her. 💖🌸💖

[@ellenfiore3726]

Just recently received your sisters signed CD And i am am so enjoying her music shes outstanding ty..i enjoy the love between you and Simon..so endearing i wish you both all the success...your designs are inspiring ty...i look forward to your many more videos..im here to stay..❤❤

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Ellen! Ashley will he so pleased you received her CD.😊 She just performed a tribute concert to Peggy Lee which I’m hoping to partially include in one of my next videos. 💖🌸💖

[@ellenfiore3726]

Can't wait

[@cynthialuna5786]

You're hubby is full of life. Laughter is good for the soul, how beautiful your family. Keep enjoying life and God bless you all

[@margoarmstrong3042]

Another delightful vlog filled with fun, beautiful music, scenery and tastes of France. My favorite aunt was named Lilly after her mother Lillian and the flower reminds me of their grace. The tulip garden is beautiful! 💐❤ from 🇨🇦.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Margot! Lilly is a beautiful name and also one of my favourite flowers! This year was a revelation for me regarding the tulips...how did I live so many years without them? 😁💖🌸

[@dianewatier50]

Quelle surprise 😍! I thank you for sharing your endless talent, your home, your projects, your outings & your lovely family with us. It is such a treat to watch & escape with you. And yes I have to agree with Simon, goats cheese has a goat bottom taste 😅. Merci xx.

[@ChateauLove]

Hello Diane! Simon already thinks you are great but will be extra-pleased that you agree with him about goats’ cheese!! 😂🌸💖

[@foretb1162]

Rust-O-Leum sprays and paints have a brush-on product to paint bathtubs. Maybe that would be an option for the Jacuzzi and sinks.....but I suspect you're already past that. Hahaha, Simon. A crown? My dad used to say the same! In fact, he 'throned' the bathroom as much as he could to 'escape' his noisy household when his 4 girls practiced musical instruments (1 violin, 1 cello, 1 piano and 1 harp and his wife - an alto) on Saturday mornings before chores. Love the primroses! Very special at this time of year. Their leaves will die back after flowering and 'disappear' until next Spring. Shrubs and perennials can take up to 3 to 6 years to fill out, so don't get discouraged, especially climbing roses! Those take forever it seems! African Daisies are wonderful as long as the weather is coolish and you fertilize them weekly with 1/4 recommended dose of fertilizer - or simply add slow-release fertilizer pellets (not sure if they are available in France). They have become mainstays where I live in Canada for summer popping color in baskets. They may 'creep' a little though it depends on the variety you have. They deadhead themselves (self-cleaning bloomers) which simplifies your daily tasks, but be aware that they may not open on overcast days.

[@ChateauLove]

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[@veroniquebracdelaperriere3261]

Beaucoup d’élégance, de joie de vivre, d’amour ... et une jolie voix suave pour nous faire partager ces plaisirs raffinés. Thank you !

[@ChateauLove]

Merci beaucoup, Veronique! Vous êtes vraiment gentille. C’est un plaisir pour nous...💖🌸💖

[@joyabell4420]

I went to this market in 2019, the food was wonderful, it was so lovely to see all the lovely stalls again. I loved the delicatessen, I bought so many special things there. There was not much room in the car on the way home. It brought a tear to my eye to see it again. Just miss being able to travel. But as always we have to focus on the now and the fact that we are here and ok, not everyone has that. We also have lovely memories to live on until we can meet them again. Your paintings are beautiful.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Joy! Hopefully we shall all be able to travel again very soon. Meanwhile, it was by “virtually travelling” myself online during KZbin that I discovered the other vloggers in Italy and Spain and thought about sharing my own little videos. The Tours market will still be waiting when you are able to travel again. 💖🌸💖

[@donnawillis4777]

Bon jour, I Love to get to see France through your eyes. It is Beautiful!! Vivian your grandmother was stunning, your eyes are like hers. My father had a sister name Rose (my beloved aunt). Thank you for sharing and what fun!! Peace and Blessings to you.🥂🍫🧀🐏 Happy until....🦋 🌷🌼🌸🌱🌹🌻💮🌺🏵✨

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Donna! You are so kind. Rose is a wonderful name, and also a lovely flower to think of your aunt. You are the first to tell me that my eyes are like my grandmother’s, which touches my heart very much. Thank you. 💖🌸💖

[@jomeyer13]

Now i understand your background. And I admire that buffet type piece of furniture behind you.

[@svg7335]

Simon must keep you constantly laughing ! Lucky you

[@bonniebarnes7096]

A very well constructed vlog which was truly inspirational with interesting subject matter well considered and very romantic even for people who lived in Paris for 7 years🤗

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Bonnie! You are so kind. It is a lovely compliment. 💖🌸💖

[@KfV-u9p]

Your art is beautiful! What an interesting life you have, thank you for sharing it!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Kelly! So happy you are joining us! 💖🌸💖

[@rm7260]

Your chateau looks so beautiful could you film a tour of the chateau? Love ❤️

[@sillybeeful]

We have planted a David Austin Rose 🌹 in remembrance of our beloved Doggie… she is very missed xx

[@laurag2112]

I loved your vlog! Thank you for letting us come along with your family on your adventures. 🇨🇦❤️

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Laura! 💖🌸💖

[@angelatatum4425]

An absolute delight. I really look forward to your Vlogs. They are very stylish and very well balanced. I really appreciate the humour, it's not childish like some, but witty and genuine. You are very talented and sophisticated. I love the cheese description I'm not a fan of goats cheese 😊 🥰

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Angela! Simon will be delighted to know he is in good company with regard to goats’ cheese. 😂 New episode coming soon! 💖🌸💖

[@Rebekahlow]

Simon looks regal sitting on the throne painting.Enjoy hearing you talk about the plants and flowers.Thank you for taking us to Tours!!!!!!!!!! Love from Vermont

[@ChateauLove]

Simon will be so delighted that you think he looks regal on his throne! Can’t wait to tell him. 💖🥰🌸

[@sharynw6640]

Thank you Vivienne and Simon for another interesting video.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you!! 💖🌸💖

[@monicapharo2330]

Your channel is quickly become my favorite. Love the vast variety of content, laughter, creativity, tours, etc….. AND your sister has the voice of an Angel, I love it so much ❤

[@ChateauLove]

Hi Monica, your lovely comment has made my day! Thank you! 🥰🏰💖

[@debtheguest3109]

I agree, excellent vlog and loved the music chosen

[@peter_bazinet]

All that cheese makes me think of the motion picture "Box Trolls". YUMMY!!!!

[@DGsa1661]

Such a fun video! I’m glad Simon mentioned the “ goat’s bottom” smell/taste bc I ALSO feel the same😂

[@mylifeandwhatitbrings9972]

I have lost two sons and a grandchild, their flowers are daffodils, tulips and bluebells. All flower at the time we lost them. Them blooming always gives me joy xxxx

[@ChateauLove]

I am so sorry to hear of your losses, Maria. Flowers have always seemed to me to be nature’s way of reminding us of the transience but also the great beauty of life. Thank you for sharing this. 🌸🥰💕

[@loriannkruithof2043]

Beautiful bathrooms and beautiful flower beds.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Lori Ann! 💖😁

[@loriannkruithof2043]

Your most welcome 😃💗

[@KrisanthiaMum]

Everything I’ve seen is absolutely beautiful. You are both charming and Pavlova is so pretty. So glad she found a fur-ever home with such wonderful people 🥰

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you!! We were so blessed that we were allowed to adopt her. Thank you! 💖🥰🌸

[@sillybeeful]

What splendid throne 👑

[@lindawiest3772]

Attention to detail in your Life Loves and family! Always a superb journey with each new Vlog!Merci!💐

[@fatimademendonca6009]

Thank you so for the beautiful visit to Tours and les Halles. It was delightful!!!

[@London408]

I love this food hall, I bought some spices, in there. So many fresh food that I wanted to buy all! 😂 Goat cheese 😋 any cheese is my food! Especially smelly cheese! I am French after all! 😜

[@ChateauLove]

Merci, Laurence! 😁I, too, love smelly cheese!!! 💖🌸💖

[@christinal.suarez1838]

I love how jovial you three are! So much fun! I agree with Simon on the goat's bottom. ;D

[@ChateauLove]

Hahaha...Simon is delighted that you agree with him!!! It turns out that this is a sentiment shared (but not usually expressed) by many! 💖🥰🌸

[@christinamarquez9199]

I’m so glad you decided to share your videos with the public. I love your style of videos. I’m excited to learn from your art knowledge and experience. Thanks

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Christina! It’s a joy to create these little videos. 😊🌸💖

[@cindypope4952]

RoseMary was my mother’s name. She was called Rosie by her friends. It is two of my favorite plants. Thank you for asking. I am so glad you decided to share these videos-it is a truly a pleasure to watch.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Cindy. Your mother had beautiful names. You must think of her whenever you see a beautiful Rose...💖🌸💖

[@tristanharp]

Just simply stunning transformation! ❤️ the colors and exquisite detail. Unlike past owners, your good taste never goes out of style! Delightful, yummy Raclette rosettes and heated bath towels did not go unnoticed😃

[@ChateauLove]

Hello Steph, you are so kind! Sending you much love...💖🌸💖

[@amandaestellehugo8139]

What a lovely day you had. Loved your picnic spot and the food looked divine. I'm really looking forward to your blogs on art and tapestry. 🤗

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Amanda! It is such fun making these videos and we are looking forward to exploring these other areas. 💖🌸💖

[@rossyhoneywood8280]

Pure perfection once again. So lovely to learn of your remarkable background. No wonder your Easter egg art from last week was superb. Just love the three of you so much. Also, so refreshing that you don't mention or seek out donations. Can't wait till your next vlog. 🤗💛

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Rossy! New video coming soon. 💖🌸💖

[@teedee3834]

Such a beautifully laid out garden bed, it is lovely and will be even more gorgeous as it matures.💖🦋😊

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Shawn! We are looking forward to it... I wish patience was one of my virtues! 😂💖🌸

[@fredscott1199]

I just can hardly wait a whole week for another exciting video from you guys! Hurry, please! I will miss your sweet smiles and all the laughter!

[@ChateauLove]

You are too sweet, Fred. 💖🌸💖

[@elainewhyte1181]

Your voice is so soothing. Chill out time with your lovely vlog x

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Elaine! You are so kind...💖🌸💖

[@judithschatunowski6273]

Yet another beautifully filmed vlog! I love Simon’s Throne ha ha! It was interesting to hear your background, Vivienne - I also studied Psychology but didn’t use it as a profession - I had a career in creating tv/radio advertising but came full circle and retrained as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist! I also come from a very musical family but my dearest brother, John Scott, was an international organist and choir director - he was Director of Music at St Paul’s Cathedral for over a decade and played for Charles and Diana’s wedding. Latterly he was at St Thomas on Fifth Avenue New York but very unexpectedly passed away after an extensive recital tour of a pulmonary embolism at 59 years. It was a huge shock and I miss him terribly. Your visit to the Cathedral of Tours brought back memories as I believe he did a recital there. Looking forward to your next vlog and the bathroom makeover! Judi

[@ChateauLove]

Hello Judi, I am really touched by your comment, and my mother also saw it and was very moved. She is the music director of a church, so you and I have an understanding of the exceptional talent and dedication for such roles in life. I am truly sorry for the loss of your brother, as he was clearly extraordinary. St. Paul’s Cathedral...oh my. I am also inspired by your history with Psychology, as I often think of revisiting it in some capacity. It’s good to know there is hope for later-in-life career transitions! Thank you for this lovely message. 💖🌸💖

[@judithschatunowski6273]

@@ChateauLove Hi Vivienne, Thank you so much for your reply - it meant a great deal to me and your mother will certainly know how dedicated one has to be to do that job. My brother John was certainly that and at least he has left his legacy to music via his cd’s etc. Yes, you can go back to psychology in later life - but it does help us in our daily life too, as I know you already know! Love to your family. Judi

[@WillowTreePottery]

My daughter's name is Marguerite after her grandmother who was named for a favourite aunt. The family immigrated from Denmark to Canada in the late 1890's. I am delighted to see your art, and look forward to seeing the textiles and needlework. I've been a potter for 35 yrs and porcelain is my medium to throw, I'm an avid knitter and crocheter. I love quilting and designing and making silver jewellery.

[@ChateauLove]

Kathy, you sound immensely talented! I have always envied those who can create pottery and also knit, two area for which I have no talent at all. And you named your daughter Marguerite! How wonderful... 💖🌸💖

[@sandraford4235]

Lovely video lovely treats for your picnic ,lovely painting for your friends

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Sandra! 💖🌸💖

[@foretb1162]

Your tulips remind me of my father. He loved red tulips and every fall planted his 'divisions' collected every 2nd spring to have an amazing display of 'Red Emperor' large Darwin tulips on either side of the front steps. The tulip world has tulips that bloom from the time primroses sneak out of the ground to bloom until early summer (called late Spring for tulips) 'Fosteriana' are the earliest - they are also the shortest stemmed ones. The Double Early ones have a 'dahlia-like' appearance except their petals are pointed at their tips - I liken them to a carnation inside an opened tulip. The Darwin tulips have long, stately and strong stems with large, often 3" tall petals and come in a range of solid colors from pale pastels to dark, obsidian violet. 'Greigii' tulips on the other hand are specialty tulips that bloom in mid-spring as they are often (in layman's terms) called 'cluster tulips' because they have more than one flower per stem. They are also a 'specialty' tulip as their leaves are at times speckled with burgundy splotches or dots, variegated cream, brown or lighter green stripes! The Triumph type have bi-colored petals that attract many a collector! They also bloom in mid-spring. They stand 18 to 20 inches high! 'Viridiflora' varieties are often identified as the 'green' tulips as they display streaks or 'green' stripes on each petal. They bloom mid-to-late spring, come in different bold, eye-catching colors and grow 18 inches tall. 'Parrot' tulips are called this because they have a multitude of bushy petals all placed in a circular fashion at the center of the tulips. Compared to the 'Double Early' tulips that have pointed petals, the parrot flower has rounded, 'frilled' petal edges, like you'd have on a dress hem or gather of lace around a collar. The colors often give the effect of a classic watercolor painting and each flower differs from the other, even though they come in a set. Compared to the Darwins, they are a 'free as a bird' type of flower. I often compare them to Russian Icing tips because they have the same type of edge you get when you lift up your piping bag too soon. And finally the 'Fringed', 'Lily-Flowered', 'Double' and 'Single' late tulips. The fringed and lily flowered are self-explanatory. They stand very tall at 22 inches. When the lily-flowered opens its tight buds, it really can be mistaken for a lily! The double late has a stumpy, busy bloom but looks like a large rose head above dark green, mat and lanced foliage. 'Angelique' is one of the oldest varieties of this type and is light fuchsia pink stripes on pure white round, short petals. From far you think you're looking at a rose bed in bloom! And finally the Single Late tulips grow to 22-24 inches high, have huge flower heads that measure at least 3.25 inches, and come in a variety of colors that can make one salivate for hours! Many of them have French names such as 'Dordogne', she's apricot peach; 'Sauternes' is light pink with a flush of white at the bottom; 'La Courtine' has canary yellow petals with a single thin red line at the center of each petal. And who can resist the rare color combination of 'Dordogne' with 'Queen of Night's dark purple, almost black, petals?

[@ChateauLove]

I bought many mixed tulips last autumn, without any real knowledge of their varieties. This Spring was a revelation with all of the different sizes and colours! I’m going to print your comment to go outside and compare. Some of my favourites coming out now look almost like peonies, and the biggest surprise has been the scent...like honeysuckle. How did I live so long without tulips in my gardens? Thank you!!! 💖🌸💖

[@TreehuggerKay]

You are all such a joy! I'm catching up here and thoroughly enjoying every episode! Such talent in your family and such culture where you live!! I thoroughly enjoy Simon's antics-it's clear he adores you both and seeks to please and entertain at every opportunity!! Thank you for sharing your family adventures with all of us!

[@rhondathomas7952]

The goat’s bottom cheese scene had me just cracking up!

[@laurabaird1817]

Very enjoyable vlog as always. Your paintings and painted porcelains are beautiful, look forward to seeing more of them! The bathroom and garden border are looking great too☺️

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Laura! 💖🌸💖

[@imaginetraveltours]

fun to have a fellow American in the mix! as an American living in France :-)

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! Where are you based? Always lovely to meet a new compatriot! 💖

[@fredscott1199]

How excited I become every week to get a peek at your life! I adore your videos! You are always so elegant and adorable! I wish I had a sister like you! I have two sisters and they are lovely ladies too! Please share your favorite Champagne 🍾 Again! I must try a bottle with my friends when I purchase cheeses and condiments to share while watching your blog. We just find everything about your vlogs with a wonderful touch of class! The is again.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Fred! As always, you are just adorable. My favourite champagne is called Jacquesson (cuvee 743). I highly recommend it if you can find it! Meanwhile, enjoy your cheese and good friends! 💖🌸💖🥂🍾

[@Karma-lv5vy]

Love Tours, so grateful to see it as we're not allowed to travel to France these days

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! Hopefully travel will resume again soon, but meanwhile we’ll try to take you on some more fun adventures. 💖🌸💖

[@andreawhite4359]

I enjoyed seeing Tours through your lens. You really must have crowns for the throne room!!!!! You all are simply lovely.

[@ChateauLove]

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[@maryanneforish4099]

Many thanks for a wonderful visit during these trying times. Great music. Keep doing these little tours.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Maryanne! 😁🌸💖

[@michaelw.8614]

What a great episode!!! The porcelain painting and original artwork was incredible.Loved the day trip to Tours and the shopping and picnic was simply delightful. Simon is so talented and helpful too. Beautiful chateau, beautiful life...

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Michael! We are delighted to share a little of our journey with you! 💖🌸💖

[@ocanadastandinguard6840]

The content in your videos is very enjoyable. I find your manner calming and soothing.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you so much. You are so kind. 💖🌸💖

[@rhondathomas7952]

A lot of people here have talked about your talent, but I just wanted to say that I love seeing your process so the time lapsed video is awesome for that. I love to watch it come alive! You may not see this comment because I am in the process of watching all of your vlogs from the beginning since I am late to the party, but just know that I am routing for your continued success. I see that you have over 10k followers now. Congratulations!

[@ChateauLove]

Hi Rhonda, I do indeed see these comments! 😉 Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted you are joining us!!! 🥰🏰💖 Xx, V

[@jayneturnbull5041]

Thank you for sharing your art background with us....how varied and interesting I so enjoyed your story. I loved the watercolour you did for your friend. Your garden will be lovely, although the climbing roses might cause your husbabd a few anxious moments...best wishes from Australia.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Jayne! Yes...we are still debating the direction of the climbing roses! 😂

[@gypsy1588]

Thank you for the lovely tour. It was nice to see all three of you together having a wonderful day out.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! These videos are a great excuse for us to get out! 💖😁💖

[@onedandylion]

What a joy it is to watch your videos - filled with interesting facts, creative pursuits, decadent treats and wholesome fun. You seem to have an intuitive understanding of how to both engage and inform your viewers... I do appreciate that. I am curious to know more about journey to French language fluency. Clearly, you are all very comfortable speaking French - did your daughter grow up bi-lingual? Did you, Vivienne, and Simon study French or just pick it up as residents? Thank you, as always, for sharing snippets of your life with us.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you so much! Actually, when we arrived many years ago, Simon spoke schoolboy French & I spoke elementary Spanish (which was mildly helpful for understanding Latin-root conjugations, but not much else). Our daughter is fully bilingual and also speaks Spanish, so she’s the best one to have around in a pinch. As they say, just making the effort has been enormously helpful in learning the language and integrating. New episode coming soon! 💖🌸💖

[@carmenfeldman1233]

Porcelain painting! Can’t wait!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Carmen! It will be fun to share...💖🌸💖

[@MsScuppers]

First of all, I will talk about who in my family is named after a flower and that would be my dear Aunty Iris who just turned 95 and is just as sharp as ever!! Aunty Iris is very much like a mother to me as my mother died many years ago. In every new garden I have I always plant Irises in Aunty Iris's honour. My husband Bill and I have just moved to Victoria, B.C. Canada and are creating a new garden. I have yet to find just the perfect Iris to plant. Thank you for another lovely video. I really enjoy watching the three of you having such fun together. All the very best to you!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Cathy! I love the name Iris, and irises are also some of my favourite flowers! In fact, our are just coming into bloom now. Good luck with your iris search, and a big hug to your Auntie Iris! 💖🌸💖

[@Mime_Mama]

Looking forward to seeing your artistic side!! Oh my, I weighs love to have been in that chocolate shop with you all!! I've never had goats cheese! Simon doesn't make it sound enticing lol.

[@ChateauLove]

Hi Luisa, don’t listen to Simon; goat’s cheese is wonderful! 😂😊 And yes, chocolate is wonderful here, but -honestly-isn’t it quite wonderful everywhere? 💖🌸💖

[@Mime_Mama]

@@ChateauLove very true!! Chocolate in it's many forms!

[@MK-77789]

Blessings! Beautiful video! Thanks for sharing your life and home! When I saw your first video . I knew your were an artist. I cant wait for you to share more of your work. And beautiful places in France. Remind people to subscribe and give you thumbs up. You doing a great job. ❤❤❤

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you so much!! 😁💖🌸

[@p_embo]

What a beautiful cathedral 😮❤❤❤

[@mavep2855]

Another excellent vlog! The Cathedral in Tour is magnificent, thank you so much for showing us. The picnic on the riverbank was charming--does the cheese of the week taste like “goats bottom” LOL 😂. Vivienne, you are a gifted artist and designer of interiors as well as garden exteriors. The news beds will be spectacular once the fill out. First year the plants sleep, second year they creep and third year they leap. 🙏🏼❤️

[@ChateauLove]

I love that expression about the 3 years of planting and will remember it always. Thank you! Thanks for joining us, Mavis! 💖🥰🌸

[@lisabrijeski3425]

I found your channel through Stephanie’s video of your visit to Lalande, I have enjoyed following you and going back to watch all your videos. I’m so glad you decided to make your videos public. I grew up on a Canadian forces base in Germany in a town called Hugelsheim and it was right across the Rhine from France and spent a great deal of time in France as you can imagine. So watching your videos and everyone else that post is like a walk down memory lane! So Thank you and getting to know your family is a treat. So Hello from Canada 🇨🇦. And can’t wait to see more of your adventures

[@djcomix7696]

Wow, you were in Tours and you were in 'les halles de Tours" , i buy my food here each week ! i buy wines at the 'Belles caves' , the chocolate and others. near tours you have St Cyr Sur loire were i was before , they are lots of castles and the view from the mairie is beautiful. May we meet one day, cheers Laurent

[@ChateauLove]

Hello Laurent, what a lovely idea! You are lucky to live in such a beautiful city. We love it! 💖🌸💖

[@sandrajones5281]

Love your videos a enjoyable mix of lovely France

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Sandra! 💖🌸💖

[@annetteenchelmaier2474]

I grow African Daisies in my garden in Brisbane Australia. They grow very easily and each year they self set more plants for the next year. They make a lovely burst of colour when flowering. I hope yours do well too.

[@carolynshepherd4153]

That you SO much for this and all of your fantastic videos!

[@ChateauLove]

You are most welcome, Carolyn! 💖🌸🥰

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Wonderful vlog guy’s 💕 you have made me giggle so much, the cheese looks divine 🌸💕🌸

[@treenaspencer3710]

Thank you for sharing your life with us. I have really enjoyed your videos, you all have your own strength which complements each other. Take care.x😊😊

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Treena! We are really enjoying making these little videos. 💖🌸💖

[@lumbry1]

Excellent, just excellent!! Loved seeing the medieval town, loved seeing all of your god given talents, loved the family humour. 💃❤️🇨🇦

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! New episode coming soon! 💖🌸💖

[@monahudson9501]

So glad I found you and your videos. So refreshing. God bless you and your family.

[@hellenashmore7734]

i do love that you send answers when I send you messages. I would love to see more of your art it looks great. I am so glad you made your vlogs public I get so much joy from them. how I envy you being able to visit such incredible towns. Oh well in my dreams. Nothing like this in South Africa.

[@ChateauLove]

Hello Hellen! You are so kind. It’s always a pleasure to see your messages. I have never been to South Africa, so I dream of safaris and open skies. The world is beautiful when we share it with each other. Sending many hugs from France! 💖🌸💖

[@cheriesharp234]

Really enjoy your vlogs, I just knew you were an artistic person as it shows in all the things you do. Would love to see some of your paintings. Thank you for sharing. I always think goat cheese tastes like goat smell 😂 xxx

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Cherie! Simon will be delighted that he has so many agreeing with him about the goat’s cheese! 😂😂 💖🌸💖

[@liverbird_55]

*Such a lovely vlog, the food looked so yummy in the food hall, I am so looking forward to the porcelain paintings vlog👍🏼*

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! Looking forward to sharing these happy experiences with you! 💖🌸💖

[@joycegrant9439]

Thankyou very much for this lovely interesting, educational, funny video what a lovely part of france you stay in.Also you are very creative with everything you both do love when I get a notification to watch your videos they are a pleasure to watch ,was lovely to hear a bit of your background what a talented lady you are cant wait till the next one thankyou again take care x

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Joyce! New episode coming very soon. 💖🌸💖

[@paularoberts2129]

Hi all What a lovely video I did enjoy it Your garden is beautiful My grandmother was named after the lily Look forward to next week Have a good safe week xx💙💚💛💜

[@ChateauLove]

Hi Paula! Lily is one of my favourite flowers! What a lovely way to think of your grandmother. 💖🌸💖

[@paularoberts2129]

Yes she was lovely xx❤❤

[@LHommeMultiCulti]

13min Gurlllllll Yassssssssssssssss this is Fantastic and what better outlet channel then KZbin to spread your Gifts all around the world to Seeeeeeeee , And u where debating whether to made the videos public or not....... welll that’s obviously been the right choice to make them Public and for the world to see J’Dore ❤️🙏🏽❤️ Greetings from Jeffrey from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 💋

[@ChateauLove]

Jeffrey! You are adorable! This comment made my day. Many kisses...💖🌸💖

[@charisoutofTexas]

My grandmother was named Viola Iva. Her friends called her Violet or Ivy.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you! What wonderful names...I really love her “real names”, though her flower names are beautiful, too. 💖🌸💖

[@jasminepillay9049]

My name is Jasmine so I have planted various species of Jasmine all through my garden. I am always on the lookout for more types of Jasmine.

[@maryjanekolesar8325]

My maternal grandmother, Violet, but sadly I've never had any luck growing them.

[@mhuff9243]

Awww! What a sweet surprise. You touch my heart, friend. Again, this blog is so full of wonderful delights...the primroses, the architecture of Tours, and the picnic! You are giving me so many ideas for my wish list. I have to ask how you and Simon stay so neat, tidy and dapper while gardening and renovating? Andy and I always look grubby and chaotic after only moments of starting the simplest of jobs. Haha!

[@ChateauLove]

You are so sweet! We are actually very grubby, it just doesn’t show in the videos. 😂 Simon has a whole collection of shirts with little stains, hence the “work outfits”. Thank you for your lovely support...it has been so meaningful. 💖🌸💖

[@louisehowell3817]

Once again a hugely enjoyable vlog! Your art is simply spectacular!

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you so much, Louise! 💖🌸💖

[@lynnegunn3478]

I couldn’t stop laughing a truly lovely vlog lovely family

[@NicolePelovelloTv]

Thank you for tour in your bathroom. Its absolutly beautiful flowers. Thank you for sharing.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Nicole! You are so kind. 💖🌸💖

[@WillowTreePottery]

I'm positively purple with envy looking at the selection in the cheese shop. I thoroughly enjoyed the vlog and i never miss an episode.

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Kathy! It’s really fun featuring the cheese. We have a good one for the next episode! 😊🌸💖

[@jo-anndangelo1774]

Bravo...thank you for a wonderful time...

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Jo-Ann! Another coming soon! 💖🌸💖

[@paulakershaw5452]

Those eyes 👀🥰

[@ChateauLove]

Thank you, Paula! 💖🌸💖

[@debbiemccann3711]

So enjoyed this.I learned a little more about you today.Thank you