The perfect Chateau Dad? Wait what happens next...

[@kathieodell7012]

I can't tell you how much I laugh and love Phillip....so funny and I think this amazing couple could b the next Burns and Allen! Thanks for the laughs, and exposure to a sweet relationship! Love you both, your family, carpenter and Nathan!

[@hatshepsut8329]

I love the nephew…”That is very, very false!” 😃😂🤣

[@stephenknob7540]

"I'm only going to edit the successful ones"!!!! Literally spit out my beer!! 🤣🤣🤣 My God, you're funny!! Stephen

[@dotink]

Listening to Phillip say "look at this" repeatedly while chopping wood made me think of my kids when they were little lol. To clarify, my kids didn't chop wood, but wanted me to look at everything they were doing ; )

[@exoshawol1635]

U know you're a true fan when you've memorized Anna's intro 😆

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

We'll come up with a new one soon, promise! :)

[@exoshawol1635]

No please we love it 🥰

[@lisaburnette6850]

After 10 times I started skipping it... just can’t wait to get to the content 😆

[@connihudson1578]

Absolutely 💯

[@carlaburton3970]

So true

[@superspiegi7098]

Its not about the Chateau - its about a family!

[@merriestroscher5795]

Guaranteed to smile all the way through the episode. So charming, in every possible way. Thank you for lifting our spirits!

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Our pleasure!

[@deniseh122]

Church bells start chiming. Philipp: “no noise from 12:00 to 2:30. It’s France, there’s a rule for everything.” Funny but so true! Loved seeing Nathan again and the electronic surveillance is always one of my favorite segments. Anna, your apricot jam looked delicious - you are so talented. Lovely to see your family together again after such a lengthy separation. ❤️ Maine USA

[@kaldog1320]

Please tell me I wasn't the only one to yell out "NATHAN!" when he rode up on the mower! Good to see him and wishing him a successful time at school ... mistresses - look out! Love the jam and the tree adventures as well.

[@chrissih4046]

Philip - you are HILARIOUS! Anna - you are just gorgeous! Kidlets are adorable!!

[@joyharper89]

"A man, an ax, and a fluffy microphone." Oh my goodness---you make me laugh!!

[@erikakiss8855]

It totally cracked me up 😂😂😂

[@joellenmeek658]

Before I saw your comment I said the same thing.

[@vickigardner9014]

What a beautiful family! Loved seeing Anna's parents and brother and his family, the children are precious. Philip's fatherly humor for his daughters is so funny, the peach jam looked amazing and keep the drone shots of the chateau and surrounding grounds coming. The views are spectacular, and I adore the church bells. Excellent episode.

[@dylanlangridge4667]

Love how you are in France 🇫🇷 having English cheese 🧀 and South African wine 🍷. Just the best 🏆

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

That's why we have to keep the Vlog in English, not get killed.. ;)

[@skdoremi6666]

That's true😂in France WE DONT EAT ENGLISH CHEESE and we absolutely DON'T DRINK South African wine!!! He would be banned from getting his"cote de boeuf" from his "boucher"😂

[@lainieweeks7285]

Anna's pronunciation "Coot de buf" is so darling too 😂

[@louisedemarillac777]

South African wines are great

[@mindym.1166]

I enjoyed the musical suspense leading up to the backfire of the shredder! Bravo! Brilliant filmmaking!

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Thanks, Mindy :)

[@lorrainechircop4411]

"Family", a word that needs no further explanation. Congratulations... ❤🇦🇺

[@itsmewende]

Family, friends and fun, all in one video can't beat that. I love the sound of church bells myself. I live in a tiny, tiny town on the shore in Maryland, at exactly 9:45 they ring to let everyone know they have 15 mins to get there. I always picture by gone days with people pulling up every Sunday in their horse drawn buggies.

[@glimmersbytanya]

My favorite channel to watch! Can’t wait to see what Phillip and Anna are up to in this video.

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Thank you Tanya, also for the kind superchat!

[@lynnegunn3478]

I agree simply can’t wait for all the crazy plights Philip and Anna come up with.

[@glimmersbytanya]

@@HowToRenovateAChateau you’re very welcome! Thank You for sharing your lives with us in a most spectacular way.

[@Diana-yj2ko]

Heartwarming to see families reunited. Adorable children!! Thanks!!

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Thank you too!

[@joellenmeek658]

Cousins are the best!

[@gypsy1588]

Look at this, look at this, look at this - one hit wonder. Thank you again for smiles and laughs.

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

re. your jam recipe. I learned that you can use the same process of mixing fruit with lemon and sugar to then freeze the fruit in containers or bags. I was surprised that the fruit maintains its texture well without the extra step of cooking the fruit down as with jam. It is also possible to freeze tomatoes whole without blanching them to be used in sauces or other cooked recipes. The tomato skins rub off easily once the tomatoes are slightly thawed or you have run them under some warm water for a few seconds.

[@morganakennedy]

P: "Do you think they like your barbies?" E: "Yes!" P: "That's good. Papa's old-fashioned; we live in modern times you're right." love it! hahaha

[@juliehinkel608]

When you first showed the tiny chainsaw I laughed - that said - it did in fact cut up the entire tree branch so - I’ve learned something.

[@KH-nn6kh]

I thought the same

[@katehobbs2008]

Me too. I snorted derisively, in fact. 🇦🇺

[@pattyhill4682]

The wood needs a good amount of time to dry before burning in heater.

[@jmk1962]

So lovely to see families getting together after so long apart. 😊

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

I am thrilled you are all together....Love and connectedness is what we all need. Enjoy!🥳💝🥰

[@fionajane56]

Marvelous Jam! A spoon over vanilla ice cream is divine.

[@camifromri2129]

The chateau looks like a lovely jewel box in the arial views.. Phillip, you are just about my very favorite influencer. I love your dry sense of humor and Anna, so calm, so poised and so talented.

[@Marilinaa]

This is one of my favourite KZbin channels. A great watch on a Sunday!

[@janetterouse2178]

Sometimes I question my IQ while being entertained watching Nathan mow your yard or Phillip cut wood The crazy thing though is that when the video is over, I find myself wanting more. I love that this is such sweet family show. In so many ways I can relate to the episodes that you share. Trying to herd livestock, cut firewood, make jam raise children, tackling DIY projects. These all bring back fond memories of my husband's and my younger years. Also I love the humor and really great filming. Thank for sharing your Iives with us.

[@deniereynolds6119]

It’s so nice seeing families gathering again. Especially the little ones.

[@jeanninef2110]

Sweet!! Having your family come over after soooo long....brought a tear to my eyes! Enjoy!!!!

[@TheLifeTidy]

Yes, please do show us the church sometime!

[@kdean9537]

Hi Philipp & Anna, this was so special...it was so heartwarming to see your family reunited! The children are adorable! Thank you so much for sharing, take really good care of yourselves, stay safe! Much love Kathy x (Ontario, Canada)

[@WendyVanamburgh]

I confess to having a tear in my eye when watching. So lovely to see a family gathering with children playing.

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@solamano7239]

Love that drone detector footage!

[@svg7335]

Philipp is hilarious! I love your sense of humor! My daughters are 40, 36, and 36. We brainwashed them from birth that they could not marry until at least 30. It worked. One us a chiropractor, one a pharmacist, and one an elder care giver. We now have 3 beautiful grandchildren who are also being brainwashed. It works.😇🥰

[@louisegogel7973]

6:00. Tips for Jam making… 🍏 🍑 🍏 🍊 🍏 🍒 🍏 🍇 🍏 🫐 I love using unripe apples to make the pectin for jams. Just boil whatever you have of green drops or imperfect unripe apples, strain off the liquid, compost the apples, and use the liquid for you jam making. I put the filled jars into a hot water bath to help eliminate air bubbles and finish the cooking of the jam if it is needed. I also echo the advice of others who have said: use a funnel for the jam pouring, it goes so much better for speed and efficiency.

[@dianaford9040]

Such a delightful video, full of happiness! And Nathan - he is such a good straight man. He and Philipp together always make me laugh.

[@jancioffi56]

Always entertaining. Happy to see Nathan as well.

[@micheledix2616]

Love Phillip is like most fellows with their joy in their big boys toys

[@marzparker7928]

I ABSOLUTELY love Philipe and his antics. He cannot be too cautious with his daughters. What a great uncle and daddy; love you both. Enjoy your family!

[@anmarinaude]

So happy to see the joy on everyone's faces reuniting after so long! Hope you enjoyed the wine, it's part of our pride and joy here in South Africa.

[@sandyvanderlinde237]

Hi there, also a fan of the crazy funny couple. And also from South Africa.

[@maddieray5406]

I seriously cannot get enough of your life and adventures....you guys need to upload more lol

[@charlesmnadeau]

Always a pleasure to watch. Your vlog is unique, it is entertaining, friendly, the filming is gorgeous and every episode is to done with a sense of style and elegance.

[@janices6370]

Darling video! Anna, you need a canning funnel. Place the funnel on a jar and use a 4 cup measure that has a spout to add your hot jam to multiple jars. Just move funnel from filled to empty jar. No more multiple ladling for one jar.

[@jessicaboyajian3542]

That’s the way my mother did it…with a funnel. Her sterilization of jars was accomplished by inverting them in a large pot of boiling water (10 minutes, I believe)

[@marcellejosephine9119]

How lovely that you all were together again after 20 months!!! 💚🌿🌸

[@denisemastromina7821]

Having lived abroad myself for many years I understand your joy in someone bringing you cheddar. 🥰🥰🥰

[@maryschlotter108]

Lovely in every way. Family is everything isn’t it?

[@Papamoka]

It warms my heart to see families being able to all come together once more. Be safe, be well, enjoy!

[@karenreeves856]

Hi Philipp and Anna, lovely to see your family visiting! The kids have such fun on that trampoline, don't they? Anna, there are easier ways to make jam! The best hints I can give you (from over 50 years of jam making!) are - Freeze your fruit in 1-2kg bags until you need it, and thaw as much as you need at a time. I only make jams etc in the Winter, too hot to do in Summer! It makes the flavour of the fruit more intense and cooks quicker. Don't soak your fruit in the sugar, just bung it in the pot with about 1/2 ltr water per kg, and the juice of a couple of lemons, and let it just simmer for about an hour, or less, just until the fruit is falling apart. Add your sugar (NOT jam sugar - it's a marketing rip off and way too expensive) by measuring the cooked pulp volume cup for cup sugar/fruit. Turn up the heat a bit and add the sugar, stirring, until it's combined, bit by bit. Give it a stir now and again, and it should be ready to bottle fairly quickly, about 10-15 mins from adding the sugar. It starts to go clear as it's cooked. Test by putting a teaspoonful onto a cold saucer, when it's done, you will get a little wrinkle on the jam's surface if you prod it with your finger. Doing the jam like this gives it a lovely colour, and it's got a nice jellied consistency. Bottle and enjoy!! Hope this gives you an easier option, I feel for you standing there waiting for that fruit to soften for hours when the whole lot could have been done and dusted in way less time! Love and big hugs xx

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Thank you so much, Karen, we'll try this method for the next batch! With normal sugar! thanks for the tip!

[@kaync2880]

We love your Vlogs. You both are so amusing. Hard work can be so frustrating. Your family makes all the work look fun filled instead of frustrating. I am watching old episodes. I don’t know the state of your lawn now. I have noticed as the Vlogs proceed the state of your lawn has deteriorated. It was once lush and green all over. Yellow streaks have appeared. The lush green carpet has disappeared. I admire all your progress motivation.

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

That has more to do with the seasons and amount of rain..

[@TheLballou]

Philip, just a suggestion, let the wood you cut, sit for a while to dry. Green wood is much harder to split than aged wood. Remember work smarter not harder! Thank you always for sharing your adventures!

[@zekelucente9702]

It’s fun to see the old kitchen and how well it still worked for you to create meals for your family and guest. Then we get to see what you did with your incredible remodel and that spectacular Le Cornu range.

[@angelmcglasson2622]

If you will add one tablespoon of butter to the fruit when you are cooking it down it will remove the foam that forms on top and it doesn’t change the flavor at all.

[@J.Cameron.Stuart.Adams.]

Indeed Chestnut branches fall without warning during the late summer and fall as the fruit (nuts) grows. Keeping the tree and branches balance with proper pruning while removing knotted, rotting, and diseased branches reduces the likelihood hood of failure. Thankfully nobody was near the tree. At least you now know not to work under this tree during late summer and fall..... particularly when you can't hear a branch breaking and falling over equipment running or with headphones on. Bravo Anna! Your jam looks and according to Phillip taste the part. Well done. Cheers!

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

good point!

[@alpha55ify]

großes lob an anna, alles was sie macht ist perfekt, sogar die wahl ihres mannes

[@cathyhatfield5340]

Love your chateau and all the renovations you’ve done. Your humor is so hilarious it cracks me up! Keep up the great videos 👍❤️❤️❤️

[@ChocolateJewels]

"I should do this for a living. Well, part time..." - I am dying here.

[@nikishazechiel6848]

I nearly freaked out when Anna started talking about liking the video and subscribing....I thought it was over and I was sooooo SAD!! It's a lovely thing to be wrong sometimes. On occasion.

[@pebblesmiller9026]

Apparently.... if they wait until the end many dont tick and like or whatever. Other youtubers do the same?

[@nikishazechiel6848]

@@pebblesmiller9026 I don't know? Most that I have watched do it at the end?? But, I also think that my brain is still stuck in the '80's TV mode and anything remotely sounding like an "ending" was.....does that make sense?

[@vickyklieber]

I love the Südtirol Speck apron on Anna :-)

[@anabt9039]

the drone bit, with the stranger things style music and the different target watches kills me each and every time! Comedy gold 😆

[@lisaa8437]

‘One hit wonder’! Omg, you are so funny!!

[@chrishoo2]

The government of Normandy should sponsor you for services to tourism!

[@anamat5025]

It was totally worth it for Anna to stay up late 😂😂 Love from Spain

[@joanneflanigan1276]

I always find myself smiling whle watching your vlog, sometimes I laugh out loud, you are like ''Laurel & Hardy ' ;-) Anna did you ever think you would be the 'straight man' to Phillpp? You are simply marvelous together..the show is well-crafted and well-filmed..the charisma you share is spontaneous and real...thank you for the craftmanship and excellence in renovating, such an eye, Anna ;-)

[@09lohengrin]

Better boil the Apricotes first, make a puree by a blender and the add the preserving sugar; boil 4 minutes - ready!

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Thanks for the tip!

[@09lohengrin]

@@HowToRenovateAChateau Gern geschehen!

[@tiga3889]

@@HowToRenovateAChateau or you could just blend them without cooking. works also really well and saves time. adding a few drops of natural vegetable oil will also help prevent foam from building. and I don't know if you do this, but after filling the jars turn them over so that they create a vacuum while cooling down. prevents the jam from going bad. :)

[@Skattie]

Philip you made me laugh successfully before breakfast,well done

[@WillowTreePottery]

I love apricot jam, I do most of mine in 6 cup batches so I can reach that jam temp. Looks like a lovely batch of jam.

[@lorimcclaskey5179]

I would love to see the church❤️

[@monikastuckey8737]

Well done with the tree branch! Jam is lovely.

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Thank you!

[@KrisanthiaMum]

Love watching your daughter call you for dinner 🥰 Those limbs are called “widow makes” as is the dead pines. Be careful. Oh I could almost taste that apricot jam/jelly. Yeaaaaa family is the best to come visit you!!! Love your Daddy protector mode 👍 The boys are as adorable as your girls. “A very false statement!” 😂 Thank you for the laughter today OXOXOX’s TTFN

[@louisegogel7973]

widow makers I was thinking the same thing. Be careful when approaching a tree that has lost limbs… could be one hanging up there still.

[@gnarbeljo8980]

A Man, an Axe, and a Fluffy Microphone! 😂AND the only videomaker of this category with impeccable taste in music and hilarious drone footage! 👏👏👏❤️

[@jeanhawken4482]

Omg the copper pots. They are so lovely. The timber management is rather impressive.

[@terencefield3204]

crack the apricot stones, and use the soft kernels, chopped, in the jam. Adds a gentle almond flavour.

[@louisegogel7973]

But not too many. From food safety of Ireland: “The FSAI advises against eating apricot kernels due to the risk of cyanide poisoning. This advice applies to raw, unprocessed apricot kernels and powdered forms of them. If you do decide to eat them, you should not eat more than 0.37g per adult per day, which is the equivalent of 1-2 small kernels. Eating more than this amount could cause an acute health risk. Children should not eat apricot kernels. “

[@leslikuyweski4576]

So nice your family is all together after so long!

[@MissCDM1979]

Again a family reunion❤❤❤❤

[@juliamcgrath3364]

For future reference if you are inadvertently in this situation again…just get a small pot and make enough for 1 or 2 jars, won’t take long. Just put the lid on the big jam pan and make the rest of the jam the next day.

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

good idea! thank you!

[@JoanDoris1]

Nathan does such a good job mowing the lawn. Those stripes look great.

[@pbspbs4882]

It is so funny to see someone cook marmelade in the traditional french pot meant for exactly that purpose. Years ago my mother brought one back with her from france we stored all kinds of things in it but never used it for cooking marmelade. Nowadays the grandchildren love to play with it and they especially enjoy sitting in it. Also the jam looks really good.

[@svg7335]

Sweet Anna, you need a jar filler. It's like a funnel, but the bottom is wide like the jar opening. It makes filling the hars MUCH faster! Kudos to see someone as young as you making jam.

[@t-lmi1386]

I think what Nathan meant was : "Plus de cinquante heures de colle", this translates to "fifty hours of detention". Quite an understandable mistake... Keep doing what you guys are doing! Love your videos!

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

thanks for pointing that out! you're right!

[@steveturpin4242]

Your chateau is positively beautiful! No regrets I hope!

[@suellenmcgillick8177]

When I make or bake things with lots of sugar or flour, I pint a large towel on the counter. I’m able to spill and mix away but when I’m done I just fold and pick up the towel and put it in the laundry. Quick clean up.

[@lisakilmer2667]

I thought your chainsaw pants were ordinary work wear. I had never seen chainsaw pants till I started watching chateau channels - they are not used where I live in the US. Even the tree surgeons just wear jeans. I wonder if green chestnuts can be used for something (like walnuts are made into Nocino?). Philipp, you are getting more charming with every video - you are about our son-in-law's age. Keep up the good work!

[@carethmatzenbacher6849]

So happy you guys are getting to spend this time with family!

[@sadienailedit7467]

God bless your family. Just adorable

[@ang_131]

Wait, are you also cooking and housekeeping for all of your guests as well? Where do you find the time?!?

[@janicerobinson2970]

Thankyou Smiles All The Way 💐

[@catherinewake7736]

It's amazing when something from your region of the world pops up on a channel on the other side. I'm from South Africa 🇿🇦 we do have great wines here, I hope you enjoyed it

[@BB-ii6dr]

Nathan est de retour !!! Tu nous as manqué !!! "Pécho la prof" ahahah...trop drôle !!! Bonne rentrée !

[@landzeepnetherlands8932]

mmmm the jam, and happy summer days, it doesn't get better than this, enjoy!

[@LaughingInTiny]

You are living my childhood and I'm realizing that I'm not doing enough of the simple things with my children. Even your beaches look the same. Time to switch gears I think. Thank you for the new perspective.

[@kerriegood1046]

The shredder should come out to the sound track from Game of Thrones. Who does't love some large power tools? Your guys are the best.

[@maryexall]

Nathan will go far (with Phillip mentoring him) 🙄 😂 😂😂 You are such a great couple... So entertaining. Thanks for all your memorise love

[@caliemm2159]

I love your channel....very different from everyday....things. The Chateau is getting stunning..

[@metropcs7560]

Phillip, I am laughing so hard I am crying, what did you say " I should do this for a living or maybe not" Life will make you feel that way when you are working, I know I hope you all have a blessed week!!! Enjoyed the cooking tutorial!!! It is wonderful to see parents healthy and children healthy, God bless!!!

[@annabeckman4386]

Phillipp is a laugh! He is so funny and he doesn't even mean to be lol

[@jillfoster6369]

Another fabulous family reunion. Great watching.👏👏

[@mariebeunaiche241]

It's fun to watch your kids grow up.

[@donniestrickland2213]

Excellent mulch for flower beds and garden

[@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545]

I always left at your many wonderfully funny ways of showing your doing ...so cool 😎