INSIDE AN INSTAGRAMMER’S CHATEAU!

Behind the Instagram feed and into the chateau! Tour this picture perfect chateau whilst Tim & Rebecca describe how they came to live in the middle of France and Rebecca shares her decorating process and vision...
To see more of Tim & Rebecca’s beautiful Chateau de la Ruche, check them out on Instagram @chateaudelaruche
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In 'Sundays at the Chateau' Stephanie shares French chateau life and culture with you ❤️
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[@meri8746]

“Things, but not too many things” My motto, always! 👍🏼

[@brislingerland3742]

Less is more.. Right?

[@vanessaisom8620]

I love this chateau! The light walls, no curtains, and the fact that the rooms are not overcrowded with items, make the featured things stand out. Everywhere was so calm and peaceful. Such a lovely couple too, who both show such love for their home. Can't wait for next week!

[@barbibutton9619]

I like there are no drapes but unsure about f I would feel the same come January.

[@barbibutton9619]

@@arnicepernice8656 oh and THAT. Yes, I HATE morning sun. I meant for when it's cold and the airs just drafting through the windows

[@poodlegirl55]

I don't have a bell but my family comes for dinner when they hear the smoke alarms go off. Hopefully one day firemen won't find us all sitting around our last supper.

[@barbibutton9619]

Ha 😀

[@elaineteut1249]

You made me laugh out loud.

[@pattiearehart118]

Hysterical! Almost spit my juice out!

[@elizabethstuart8401]

I really like this lady’s colour scheme. It is really calming. To me that’s everything!

[@donnanancekivell9430]

This is one of the loviest chateaus I’ve seen....everything is elegant, calming and peaceful........nothing garish or harsh and the grounds are just beautiful....................Donna in Toronto

[@karinlau3]

I totally agree!!

[@rainbocatz6376]

And nothing is mishmashed together.....and no forced garrish artwork......

[@bernadenecarr5418]

Love seeing Scotman doll peeking out of Stephanie’s handbag. He’s always with her 😍

[@saskatoongirl3163]

I love that telephone seat in that first bathroom

[@scarlettblue2079]

Very Beautiful Chateau. Rebecca and Tim did a brilliant job of renovating this Chateau.

[@katiesfarmhouse]

Stephanie's dress! She's so lovely & feminine.

[@karenking850]

I really loved this couples sense of style in their chateau.

[@mtcannon2541]

Stephanie's dress is my favorite so far. This really makes her beauty pop. It looks like it was made for her. She is such an incredible interviewer. Love these chateau owners too.

[@barbaraeckenfels5624]

Thank you Stephanie for sharing this beautiful Chateau. It is wonderful that you and other Chateau ladies are supporting each other. Women empowering women!!❤❤I am noticing some not so nice comments when you visit other Chateaus. I for one enjoy these virtual visits!!🤗🤗🤗💕💕💕💕

[@barbibutton9619]

From another Barbara I completely agree with EVERYTHING u stated. TY

[@jennistevenson796]

I think what is perhaps most impressive about what Rebecca and Tim have achieved is they have done so much of the work themselves they have worked at acquiring skills and have been quite budget conscious too. it makes it so relatable. I admire Rebecca talent as a plantswoman too.

[@tgcrafts2536]

I love Rebecca and Tim's chateau and stephanie is so complimentary

[@rosalindhambleton9012]

This château is just gorgeous. All the rooms are so well decorated with perfect colors, wonderful furniture and lovely fabric, lets not forget the fabulous chandeliers they add so much personality to each room.

[@creativecottage6137]

Lovely history, makes you realise we are all just passing through. Always admired the colour scheme and lovely touches in this French home.

[@denisemarle4141]

Tim and Rebecca have accomplished a very professional look in their chateau....as a sewer I'm very impressed with Rebecca's upholstery skills! Also her use of paint colour on the ceilings, a good trick for making the ceilings look lower and the walls wider apart, so the room looks larger than it actually is.... lovely couple, a pleasure to watch... thanks Stephanie.

[@carolz5090]

I absolutely adore the color palette, furnishings, and the clean lines of each room. What they’ve done works with modern sensibilities as well as the beauty of an historic home. Fantastic job, really stellar!

[@nicolethijs5428]

The best decorated chateau I have seen after Lalande! And very pleasent owners! Love the fact how they respect the old details they found in the chateau.

[@kathykulba4320]

I LOVE Sunday at the Chateau!!! I love learning stuff I never knew!!

[@jennibunny5719]

Oh, the room with all the chandeliers and fabrics looks so tempting! Can’t wait to see the next episode!

[@Bluebell117]

I can’t find the next episode - was it ever uploaded?

[@deanyaschempp]

I would love to see that blue paint on the walls in that room with the pretty blue wallpaper. Gorgeous place and nice people.

[@teresaobrien663]

What a Beautiful Chateau! They must be so proud of their decision & results!

[@lisabeaver7061]

My dream style - light, simple, natural woods and a mix of brass and chrome.

[@dorislong9420]

That was most enjoyable! Love their chateau and they seem like the nicest couple.💗

[@johannaknowles8569]

Absolutely love the basin in the cabinet look 👍🏻

[@leahhamdaoui7755]

Enjoyed seeing this elegant Chateau; the owners have done a comendable job rennovating and furnishing and decorating!!! and also liked Stephanie's most flaterring dress !! 💜💙❤🏰

[@ICHMUSSMALPIPI]

I just love the bell on the roof! Beautiful and practical as well as having historical meaning :)

[@cheriesharp234]

Tim and Rebecca have worked their socks off and have made a superb job of renovating their Chateau, love their style it’s so light and calming. And Stephane your interview style is the best. Xxx you’re better then any chat show person on main stream TV xxx

[@deirdreclarke7765]

Shea excelente because she she is genuine and caring :)

[@sorcha259]

There’s no denying the power of a statement wallpaper.

[@merryllthomas808]

What a stunning Chateau! Thx for sharing Stephanie. Stay safe, love and light to everyone at La lande

[@gisellenorbury2369]

Another beautiful Chateaux. Thank you Stephanie

[@mindakahn9964]

This was absolutely my favorite of your current “On the Road” vlogs. Really well done Stephanie and Phillip. The couple were engaging and really positive and full of great information and stories.

[@lafrancophile3719]

Having been highly encouraged by CD to join the other ex-pats, my offer on a home in the middle of the village of Evaux-les-Bains in the Limousin region has been accepted. Chateau de la Ruche is sooo beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for posting this!

[@julieboyle3447]

One of my favourite chateaux so beautifully decorated. They have such good taste!

[@raf499]

What a beautiful chateau, Tim and Rebecca have done a beautiful job, but what i liked most was the adoring way Tim constantly looked at his wife, after all that work he is still very much in love with her.

[@AvaT42]

It is interesting to see the different chateaus, meeting the owners, how they came to buy a chateau, the different decorating choices they make. I enjoy all this. I find Stephanie a good interviewer. This couple are super nice and friendly, lovely personalities. I love the grounds of this chateau😍

[@maureenreid]

I spotted Gerry in Stephanies bag, of course he has to travel around too, great travel companion xx

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

The color choices are so warm and soothing. I would love to stay in anyone of those rooms. Tim and Rebecca seem to be such lovely people. Really enjoyed Marie's interview with Rebecca 😍❤😘

[@katherinebopp2021]

The tour was fantastic. Thank you Stephanie and Company for lifting my spirits once again..

[@bettygehm2436]

I love love love the blues !!! The old taps I would be obsessed tooo ... Thank you for the tour

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Delightful! thank you all.

[@Louisefenner]

It’s beautiful. I love the Maison de Maitre style of the exterior. Simple and balanced. Almost Georgian in proportion.

[@MrPrentissDJones]

She’s really good at upholstery!! That linen looks really nice, I’m sure it’s Belgium

[@CarolChillsCasually]

It’s so lovely that we get to see and tour all these beautiful chateaus all over France. And the couples that own/run them are all so amazing!

[@kristyrash927]

I’ve always adored the blue bed with the wallpaper in the back. The color palette is my favorite. They’ve done a really 👏 great job.

[@roberthossen8354]

What a truly lovely and stunning château! Yet, a real home and truly liveable. Wonderful atmosphere, beautfully restored with true love for the building and it's history. Wonderful chandeliers too 👍🏻

[@fayevans6371]

So looking forward to this , absolutely love Chateau de la Ruche……. Stunning

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

That was so interesting and all of the upholstery is superb. Thank you for the tour and I look forward to seeing how the Chateau looked in its original state . Next weeks vlog.

[@emiller1439]

I love how elegant and peaceful this chateau is. Not cluttered--just the right style and amount of furniture. The paint and fabric choices are chic, contemporary, and classic,

[@paivitiitta1884]

I fell in love with Rebeccas aterlier at the attic, can't wait to see it closely! What a romantic place this chateau is . absolutely gorgeus ! So full of light !

[@eamonnohalloran2254]

Thank you for another beautiful vlog. Stephenie you ask all the relivant questions and appreciate the hard work and thought that has gone into the restoration, Well done every one.

[@27Spiritgirl]

So exciting to get such a personal tour throughout one of my favorite chateaux! Thank you so much for this - can't wait to see next week's episode! xoxo

[@bettrho2490]

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode of Chateau Diaries... love, love, love to see all the different approaches to restoring these grand historical households (buildings is a totally inadequate word really.) Thank you for giving us a glimpse of the passion, ingenuity, “hard graft”, and bull-headed determination it takes to preserve this beauty for us all. Loved seeing this Chateau and this lovely couple. Thank you for highlighting that these grand Maisons are more than institutions... they are Communities!

[@staceyhogg7664]

Another beautiful chateau tour i love the colours Rebecca used in her designs for the rooms and the sizes of those bathrooms are fabulous.

[@hahna77]

So completely beautiful, inviting and exquisitely decorated. Charming couple as well. Lovely of them to give us this tour of this beautiful home that they have created.

[@kdean9537]

What a gorgeous chateau! Rebecca & Tim are such a lovely couple with exquisite taste. They've made this into a warm, elegant home. Stephanie I've said this before, you are such a great interviewer & presenter & Philip great job on videoing. Thank you so much I truly enjoy and appreciate these videos. Take really good care, stay safe! Much love Kathy x 💖

[@cherylmcgrath9081]

It is one of the most perfect Chateau's I have seen so far. Thank you for sharing your home...LOVE from Chicago

[@ozazure]

What a talented couple!

[@annettesharrock1236]

A lovely chateau ,the grounds are kept immaculate. Loved watching as always

[@bredaswitzer1948]

Those rooms are amazing, i just love the floral wallpaper in your room stephanie,the bathrooms are fabulous also i can't wait for the next installation next week 🥰🐝🌻🦋

[@janeleslie4192]

My favorite chateau owners in one video, Tim, Rebecca and of course Stephanie . 💕

[@candacecaldwell6719]

Truly Calm, Tranquil and Serene and..... What a delightful Couple ~ the owners are too! This is one of the very Best Chateaux which you, Stephanie and dear Philip have shared with ALL of us. Thank You very much ~ and it's been an absolute delight! Candace Xx

[@beverleyhinrichsen3269]

Absolutely beautiful colors used in the entire chateau! Love that the rooms are not “over” decorated and still are so “lovely”!

[@jennifercasavant-yealy900]

Amazing vlog ~ love the home and cute couple. Great how they made their decision to buy a Chateau!🥰

[@Marilinaa]

So gorgeous, almost a Scandinavian sensibility in the decor. Great video Stephanie!

[@jillphillips2835]

This chateau and the owners have always been one of my favorite! Their approach and design style just speaks to me and one can just see the chateau coming back to life with this loving family! What a delightful design studio Rebecca has fashioned for her creative endeavors! Well done!

[@SusanJane-d4s]

I loved this chateau on Chateau DIY - so good to see more of it here ❤

[@patriciadulguime1576]

Absolutely beautiful I love what Rebecca and Tim have done.

[@yuleendevery9243]

So many talented people in this world. Thank you for sharing this chateau tour. Brilliant.

[@catherinebyrne1796]

Beautiful home wellcome place for people to stay it's a credit to you both💚

[@donnafitzgerald4203]

Never tire of these types of videos...so much fun. Thank you Stephanie! What a lovely couple too!

[@vanessaschofield7927]

wow wow wow stunning and i loved the blue and white wall paper and the bathroom with the blue s=tub and stunning view over the gardens. the chandeliers were all so stunning. Thank you for sharing this with us

[@jennifercoughtrie2939]

Another chateaux to add to my dream list of places to stay next time I can make it to France 😍

[@jessica5657]

Always a joy to watch! Gorgeous Chateaus and you are all such lovely, creative, nice, and fun people!

[@jmk1962]

Beautiful restful feel to this homely chateau. Can't wait to see more.

[@lisabradley7770]

Defo one of my favourite chateau and renovated so beautifully.

[@janiceslavin307]

This chateau is just STUNNING…love it all 😍 so tasteful!!!❤️

[@fringedwellermccatintyre730]

Stef, this is a great job interviewing/touring Tim & Rebeccas' wonderful place!

[@gailreske7111]

Absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful chandeliers, love them they're stunning !!!

[@Cardelrey]

Love everything about this château!! So beautiful and so elegant. The sinks were my favorite! Smart.

[@juliacobb4355]

I’m so happy to finally see the interior. I’ve seen them, but not the inside. I’m more of a “patterned fabric” person. Plus, I’m far and away from being a minimalist. But, they have done a great job of keeping everything simplistic. I love how they’ve done their sink and tub fixtures. And the solids on their beds mean they have full reign for patterns if they decide for bedspreads and curtains.

[@ninianmacmillan-keith7435]

So enjoyable and so very interesting. One has to admire the Brits taking on these houses

[@juliaclark4520]

It’s beautiful!!! The work is impressive on its own, and even more so knowing they also have a family! What a great place to be 🙂

[@amandamcwilliam670]

Oh wow! One of the best Chateau's I have seen...just loved the wall colours, fabrics and furniture used - a truly amazing job! Well done to Rebecca & Tim for letting us into your Chateau.

[@gracebill4888]

These videos just keep getting better and better. The production values are wonderful, as is the content. Overall an absolute joy to watch. Thank you to everyone involved.

[@cynthialuna5786]

Love this tour, absolutely gorgeous.. Looking forward to the rest of it. Thank you ever so much. God bless all.

[@amyk108]

I loved this chateau on Escape to the chateau DIY. Rebecca has superb taste!! Really enjoyed watching this - excellent episode Stephanie xx

[@MissCDM1979]

The honey suite is sooooo massive, serene but incredibly peaceful 😍😍😍

[@rebeccasherwood5522]

Love their taste in interior x

[@SecondsOfAnOrdinaryLife]

Ok, three of my favorite Chateau owners in one video-yes please!!

[@Rebekahlow]

The property is beautiful!!! The bedrooms and bathrooms are stunning!!! Wonderful video!! Love from Vermont

[@mjforzamora]

The chateau looks cozy and homey.

[@blueberrypieology3088]

Beautifully done.

[@cindymarie2475]

I love her styling and colors too!!

[@MsNancy0814]

Absolutely beautiful chateau. Elegant interior. Definitely a destination for calm and relaxation.

[@stknmggs1788]

I thoroughly enjoyed this tour! I am so looking forward to next week.

[@janewolfe9137]

Calm graciousness. Thank you Stephanie.🥰

[@annettearties8538]

Love, love the making of the chateaus. The grounds are beautiful. The floral print wall paper and wall color is gorgeous. Also loved the claw foot bath tub with matching wall color and the bathroom tile.

[@robincarneyoakland]

What a beautiful Chateau this is. I truly enjoy when you visit other chateaus and take us along for a view.