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The Chateau Diaries Episode 676 ✨🏰✨
Escape to the chateau with ’The Chateau Diaries’ 🏰
This channel follows the adventures of chatelaine Stephanie in her French 16th century home, the Chateau de Lalande, in the heart of rural France ❤️
We share our life in this ancient chateau in the heart of the French countryside, and show you the diy, renovations, crafts, cooking and gardening that are needed to bring a home like this to life!
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[@MoNaBookworm]

Gerry is one of those people who brings joy and laughter with him whenever he goes. It’s people like him that bring sunshine to everyone’s lives

[@mhtammi]

Agreed. Every time he’s on a post I’m smiling. 😊

[@aleta5873]

Exactly. He is such a special man.

[@annemackenzie7295]

Sending Gerry love from Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️ Excellent video xxx

[@ChristineKelly1000]

For sure. Gerry is a good soul.

[@bernadenecarr5418]

Absolutely agree!

[@Serendipity-gj2me]

Gerald is such a genuine, kind hearted soul. Love his energy.

[@melissacoelho8413]

Gerald is such a sweetheart. Have so much fun.

[@judyrocks1000]

I am glad to see Gerald looking so well he is such a special man

[@heidimcelroy]

Loved Gerald in his shirt and tie.❤

[@BarbFarr]

I love seeing you and Gerald interact. You two have a very special bond. It’s lovely.

[@lorrainel2314]

Gerry is a good soul 🥰

[@bartonone2005]

It was so different seeing Gerald in a striped shirt and tie instead of his usual tartan. I liked it very much!!

[@nj_jj]

Amaury just seems so much happier

[@CatMindy2187-o4v]

Haha...the most haunted room...hes such a wonderful tease!!!

[@annivali4356]

The hotel in Framlingham is straight out of a period crime mystery. Makes you dream of all the stories it has to tell. Love it! And the room looks very charming.

[@ellend9739]

Never a dull moment when Gerard is around ! 😊❤

[@predatornz.5493]

❤ Didnt the sun shining through the leaves around the fountain look stunning ❤.

[@roseb7525]

I miss Gerry and that is a lovely room.

[@valerialamberti9037]

Gerald Is so sweet! ❤

[@GRANDIPRTradeMarkAcceleartor]

What a lovely collection of gifts. Cowboy rider for Galahad, Tartan cape for Gerry and that magnificent room for Steph and Philip! Gerry is such a generous and lovely soul

[@rickyt3961]

Thank you Stephanie! 🏰 so nice to see Jerry again 😉

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

Gerald is adorable…what a treasure to have a family friend like that ! A one man welcoming committee ❤

[@valerielester7210]

When I saw Galahad in his cozy fur bed with his little nose poking out, in what looked liked a play pen, in what looked liked mommies and daddies room, my heart just melted. He's the baby! Laughed right out loud when I saw his cowboy/rodeo Costume. What a source of love and joy for us all, your guests seemed absolutely delighted. A great share, thank you, I really needed it today.

[@pamorama]

Every time you greet Gerald, it brings a smile to my face-- the two of you and the love and affection you have for each other is precious. I wish I had a big brother figure like that in my life. Also, Galahad in his cowboy outfit was about the best part of my week so far I was laughing so hard !

[@elisabethhopson5639]

"Out, Gerald, out!" Too right Stephanie. The room is lovely, that 4 poster is huge. Gerry has such a fun-loving nature. Reorganizing Amaury's workshop looked hard work, but Galahads bed is cozy and warm, no wonder he doesn't want to get up. 😃

[@paulinewilson613]

Loved Galahad's cowboy - hahaha. Gerald is such a wonderful man, love watching the videos he's in and that accent is priceless, how sweet of him to arrange that wonderful haunted room for you, hope you actually get some sleep with all those ghosts flying around xxx

[@spkgrl]

Can’t wait t see the new table!

[@debtheguest3109]

OMG that little cowboy atop Galahad was just too funny! So good to see Gerry, and he's looking great too! Enjoy your time with him and drive safe.

[@denonde1313]

Gerry is such a treasure. ❤ It's wonderful to see him in the vlog.

[@janeharris6925]

I love the way Amaury organizes his head. Nattie must be incredibly organized too!

[@janettablackwell8287]

Fascinating the things Amory can do. How good and kind is Gerald. All looks so fun.

[@judithjohnsonnigh5757]

Gerald looks so good. Someday tell us his story.

[@Marguerite-xy4my]

Yes, please do.

[@agyos]

Yes! I have always asumes he was family…a cousin, a brother, an uncle???

[@carolinegooder7091]

Isabelle said he adopted the family when he was 12 years old. He would push Stephanie around in her parm. So they call each other brother and sister. Even Amaury and his younger brother lived at the nursing home business for years. Stephanie says she has lots of brothers. ❤ Gerald has two families he loves, and they love him.

[@lavonnemountain6133]

Gerald is so funny and always happy. A ray of sunshine. Thanks for the cowboy laugh! Have fun

[@lisamcbarron6047]

I just ABSOLUTELY ADORE that man!!! Gerald is a TREASURE of a human being!!! He lights up any room and any conversation he is in and I really cannot see him ever having said a bad thing about anybody nor having any enemies - he just exudes LOVE and positive vibes all the time!!! Thank you for sharing him with us!!!

[@hkoepfle]

Aw Gerry! He is the best. What a sweet heart he has.

[@Pete-nl8ok]

Good to see Gerald again, such a fun person.

[@kaywallace6139]

Gerald is so generous and sweet.

[@heidi.a.thomson]

What a great and thoughtful family you have. ❤🇨🇦

[@Natasha-oz6ik]

Gerry looks amazing!

[@marshawargo7238]

Love love love that little fleece lined sleeping bag of Galahad's❤!!! Looks Comphy Cosey!

[@MachasDaughter]

It’s just dawned on me this new workshop room was Mari’s first studio/flower room. You had Thanksgiving in that room 3 years ago.

[@mer508bella]

why did they have thanksgiving in the workshop room?

[@annivali4356]

​My main question is always, why do they celebrate Thanksgiving (and 4th of July) at all. 😂 I usually agree with almost everything they do, but these two seem just weird since there are no Americans among them. 😁 But I guess they do it for the American viewers and just to have an excuse to have fun. Still weird for a European viewer.

[@annegiorgio5602]

@@annivali4356and American guests

[@annivali4356]

@@annegiorgio5602, OK, but it's still weird for me. I would never expect others to celebrate Estonian traditional dates/important occasions because of me if they weren't Estonian themselves. It's nice to acknowledge them, but celebrating them regularly requires some personal historical background in my opinion. Although I've understood long ago that things are always very different when considering Americans and their stuff.

[@annegiorgio5602]

@@annivali4356 pavlina, I knew I’d get it eventually

[@KeriOwen-f9u]

I want an Uncle Gerald! You're truly blessed with a wonderful family!

[@tarjavulto1809]

The end of the episode with Gerald’s words was quite hilarious, topped with Stephanie’s comment!!! 😂😂😂 sounded like between siblings…😂😂😂 I really like Gerry so much - he always brings such joy! ❤

[@cindygillespie5750]

Gerald is a true ray of sunshine!❤

[@Kitty_cat2001]

Gerry looks really well! I love the accommodation it’s spectacular.

[@martinethevenau69]

So good to see Gerry again. His humour gives me so much joy. Your hotel room is simply beautiful. Fish & chips is the best in England. Have a wonderful stay although it's without Percy & Isabelle. ❤🍟🐟

[@MaryEllen_of_OBX]

Hi Stephanie, I want to thank you for taking the time and energy to make your videos. Know that even when I don't say it, I AM grateful. I don't want you to think that I'm only grateful for the videos that I comment "thank you" under.

[@pamkullman8839]

I love seeing Gerry again! He seems different with his tie and name badge on. Such a pretty room!

[@Theteresamaria]

Ahhhh, I just love Gerald!!! Wonderful vlog, Stephanie!! The hotel was gorgeous!! Enjoy!❤😊

[@mariedupuis7802]

Galahad is so cute when he gets of his fur bed and returns to sleep inside (like we do when we can😅) ! 😅...Glad to see you have had a good evening with Jerry and that you have a beautiful hotel room. Have plenty of good time together ❤

[@tillysanders2593]

My cousin passed away last year , he was 52. Being an only child, he always felt like he was my brother .. first cousins can share a precious relationship ..

[@carolinegooder7091]

Gerald, Amaury, Stephanie, and Amaury's younger brother were all in the house (nursing home business) at the same time. ❤ Philip and Gerald both love to pun.

[@1231ms54]

Great meetup with Gerald. What a great hotel room.

[@carolehanrahan]

Galahad is all ready for Halloween! He can be the trusty steed with his cowboy rider atop. So cute!!!! It's always so good to see Gerald. He really is a gem. I love the room you are staying in. I'd feel like a queen in a room like that.

[@marieratcliff2980]

How lovely to see Gerry, and oh how well you look. Loved your hotel room. Gerry's joke about the check/cheque, witty and just hilarious.

[@cheryldingley4546]

Gerald is such a wonderful soul. Love his humour and warmth.❤️

[@ursulahearnden9307]

What a lovely man, Gerald you are so kind a a beautiful soul. Brilliant Vlog thoroughly enjoyed watching

[@edwinaflannery9828]

Gerry makes me laugh..wonderful to see him

[@loveykukahiko4815]

so good to have a big brother. Love Gerrys energy

[@Marykguise]

I’m so happy Amaury is getting his workshop set up! LOL - Galahad’s Cowboy getup was hysterical!! So lovely to see Scotman again! Love from Mary in Southern California 💗

[@mariab1429]

That hotel is beautiful! 🥰

[@cathyellingsworth8300]

Gerald is a true treasure. ❤

[@marylieder4257]

Hello All!

[@deborahflaherty5133]

Every time I see Amaury, I can’t decide if he looks more like his mother or father?! 😊. Anyway, so excited for the panelling to begin!! 🎉🤗

[@libbyrudolph6302]

It is so nice to see Gerald! He looks so handsome!

[@zeenatbaer138]

Gerald is looking very handsome.. and as always so so funny.. such a brilliant sense of humour. ❤

[@3_3645]

Just saw a clip of Kirsty s home it's lovely, so many farm animals, I love the sounds. I hope you can visit her and her husband if they don't mind. How nice she lives so close.

[@Melissa-pu5uy]

Amaury in those glasses. Oh my goodness ❤ Nattie you are a lucky woman lol

[@sidrashirazi2620]

Gerald is the most sweetest person ❤

[@nicolamcinnes7719]

Good evening beautiful folk

[@marionadams5294]

Love Galahads cosy little nest 🥰

[@vickiranyard6552]

Love Scotman so much!!! He just makes me smile 😊xx

[@anvpro83]

This channel is always warm coco or red wine to my soul. Thank you! Please can you link some songs you play? (Don't care if they are stock, they are always so appropriate and beautiful!) I would even download the stock songs haha Get the song site to sponsor you too! ;)

[@sharond7355]

Gerry is so funny putting you in 'the most haunted room in the hotel 😂'❤❤

[@MichaelGroenendijk]

I love authentic people, that's why i love Gerry 😊

[@eledatowle8767]

Gerry is a national (and international) treasure. It was kind of you to help Amaury move the trolley, but I chuckled while watching, thinking of how fastidious he is about his workshop. Watching you to move things, he stays in one place, carefully keeping everything organized, while Steph zips back and forth around the room, dropping things off in different places. I wonder how much time he spent reorganizing after, simply because I'm similar and would have to put everything where I can find it. (That's not disrespecting the help, though!)

[@normabadillo3235]

Gerral looks so handsome with that outfit !!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@MM-vl3of]

Greatest respect to Stephanie when she offers to help Amaury move the workshop stand! Shows incredible character, not many people would have done that, especially before a long drive to UK.

[@CrystalM87]

Hi Stephanie, what’s the update on the heating if you don’t mind sharing ?

[@armymom8378]

Gerald is the BEST ! Has me laughing the whole time !! ❤❤

[@barbblake8697]

Gerald putting you in 'the most haunted room in the hotel, LOL. Love his humor. He is truly a kind and sweet man, and he has such a wonderful soul. Love Galahad! The videos would be missing something without seeing him in it.

[@GenaF]

I absolutely adore Gerry. Such a sweetheart 😊

[@Stephen_A.]

Gerry chose a beautiful room. Love the hand mirrors on the walls. 🩷

[@EmilyBoltz]

I loved this so much! Seeing Gerry and getting a pun to fly over Phillip’s head (for only a moment) ! That was a beautiful room! I can’t wait for tomorrow! ❤❤❤

[@sharon9399]

Thanx for the walk in the woodlands. Always so beautiful.

[@Raxx777]

what a lovely room Gerry found for you !!!

[@JLR1957]

The lovely creaky floor in the hotel 😊❤🇦🇺

[@Elixorofsunshine]

What a nice vlog Stephanie and Philip. Thank you for sharing. You are surrounded by so many wonderful people.

[@ingalillbelander1235]

Thanks for taking us with you! Have a wonderful day. Blessings.

[@DeborahCarrAuthor]

Lovely to see Gerald, such a lovely man.

[@lafranglaise3399]

What a gorgeous room & what a tresor Gerry is, like all of your entourage. Then again, "Qui se ressemblent s'assemblent". Love from the Pyrénées Orientales xxx

[@normamurray4450]

Another uplifting video Stephanie! Nice to see Gerry. I really laughed when Galahad didn't want to get up and went back into his cozy bed, but the cowboy outfit topped it!

[@charleswalker1185]

It is cooling down in Tucson...starting fall, soon our tree will change....

[@thedesken]

I miss Arizona. Winter is fabulous ❤

[@tara0redwine]

Oh God I love Geri! That last little tidbit of information at the end after he says to have a good night lol 😝 He’s so funny!

[@patroberts1111]

Gerry looks great!

[@traceystoneman1922]

Gerry is looking great. Love the tartan , I’m Scottish , but he looks great in “ normal “ clothes too 😂😂😂

[@jennyhonda9642]

Thank-you for the forest walks, I love your forest.

[@kimberlyllamas5804]

What a great walk.

[@clarefoskett9959]

Aw, Gerald x. I love Framlingham. The history is amazing. Years ago we camped on a field right next to the castle.😊

[@teresaunwin4869]

Your wallks in the forest are wonderful

[@carolweaver3269]

You both do some "quick work" in the "work shop" 😄So cute seeing Sir Galahad while playing "Rodeo"! I do think Sir Galad really loves his little sheepskin sleepig bed.. He wanted to crawl back into it and sleep just a little bit longer! lol Loves his life so much now! Poor Mollie was not able to go, but she will have a nice time with Marie and Hanni. Will be comfortable at Lalande! Home number 2! Gerald, It is so good whenever we see you again! You bring so much joy to us all! Such a lovely room!! Never know what he will be thinking next! Such a way to say good night and add: 'leaving you with the thought ' "It is known to be the most haunted room!" lol Indeed! Good think Philip was with you Stephanie, or you would be telling Gerald , he can just "spend the night, sleeping in that chair'. 😂

[@SallyTuckey]

Yes, yes, yes! As soon as you mentioned that hotel, I had remembered reading about it being haunted! 👻

[@aleta5873]

Love >> to all ... Precious Galahad/bucking bronco was hilarious. There are also some funny/cute Halloween costumes--with arms flopping on the sides. The dogs are oblivious and look hysterical.

[@cliffhorman6846]

Love Gerry, and English villages are so charming.

[@sabrinasouth5989]

Nothing like finishing with this is the most haunted room in the hotel