CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE

Welcome back to Dreaming of a Chateau!
Join us this Christmas Eve for our final episode of 2022. This December we had the wonderful task of preparing the Chateau for CHRISTMAS for the very first time! This is our first year spending Christmas in France, and though it is just the three of us here, it has turned out to be an incredibly beautiful and restorative Holiday Season.
We took a weekend trip to Europes OLDEST and most FAMOUS and MAGICAL Christmas Market- located in the beautiful north-eastern french city of Strasbourg. A 5 hour train later, we arrived in this wonderful city with many german influences, where they truly know how to get into the Christmas spirit! 10 different Christmas markets cover this old medieval city... the smell of mulled wine fills the streets and at the center of the old city is one of the most magnificent Cathedrals we've ever seen.
We also had the lovely holiday surprise this December of being invited to Jenny's Chateau Farm for their Swedish Christmas Party! We meet their friends and neighbors and get a tour of their beautiful Chateau! Follow Jenny and her family's journey on their KZbin Channel ‪@jennyschateaufarm‬ !
From our family to you on this Christmas Eve, Thank you so much for following our adventures, cheering us on and encouraging us. Your enthusiasm and support has meant the world to us. We wish you all the blessings and magic for your celebrations today and for the end of the year. Cheers to a magical and wonderful New Year to come!
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These are the adventures of Julia, her partner Caroline, her sister Penelope and her parents Maruca and Robert; an American family taking a leap of faith, living out a long-awaited dream.
Chateau de Puy Vidal is a medieval fortress turned renaissance Castle, and is located in the Charente region of Nouvelle Aquitaine, France. This channel is dedicated to our love of chateaux, old stones, magic, family and history. We share with you our process of applying to visas, setting up a business, purchasing a property sight unseen during COVID all before moving across the world. What happens when your dreams come true?
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[@mjmikaelson]

I love the lighting outside 11:26

[@cynthiahudson7528]

Wonderful videos and beautiful house.

[@Kozette007]

Can't wait to book!

[@susanamann1124]

Beautiful

[@hello15848]

Thanks for this video. Such a treat.

[@lynnmk2384]

Loveeeeeeeee this video/Merry Christmas/Happy New Year

[@MissTXTee]

I looooooooved the festive, romantic, calming ambience of your dimly-lit chateau at night. So charming!

[@mjmikaelson]

Dream life this is. ❤

[@jeanetcall3116]

Your Chateau is the most beautiful design I love the Salon❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🍾🍾🍾🌷🌷🌷🌷Your Mom is such a elegant decorator.

[@cathycastillo2672]

All of you beautiful lady's have great style & taste. I Enjoy all your videos.

[@sandra4710]

Thank you so much for this surprise Christmas gift! The Chateau is beyond lovely, festive, beautifully decorated and peaceful. Enjoy your "quiet time"; you more than deserve it! What an amazing and competent job you have done with this move and business set up! Merry Christmas to all; cheering for you all the way!

[@aryafaaz9345]

WOW ❣️❣️❣️ ❤️💚❤️🎄💚❤️💚

[@libertyblueskyes2564]

Of all the chateau owners' videos, none know how to outfit a chateau like you ladies. I was so jealous of a European Christmas, the markets, the bacchcararat chandeliers in cages in the streets, the shops full of spice breads and beautiful toys, cooking wares, gifts, cloths. Oh my. Sensational overload. Blessings to you and your family.

[@caro8721]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lindamounts2193]

Check out Chateau Diaries. They've done a nice job, too.

[@cathleenmckay389]

@@lindamounts2193 And it was Stephanie who toured the chateau for them before they placed an offer❤️

[@giseledamourette]

Merci❤❤😊

[@dinilovesart]

I love how nice you talk about everything. How you admire little details and the good things in another country (like in Strassbourg).

[@catherinemtc7795]

Everything looks beautiful.

[@virginielassauge2728]

WoW tout est absolument magnifique 🥰🥰🥰et strasbourg est toujours aussi magique pendant les fêtes de Noël 🎄🥰🥰

[@verenamartini8695]

J'aime beaucoup redécouvrir ces endroits avec la fraîcheur de vos regards, merci ❤

[@missterry2030]

Chateaux are made for Christmas decorating!!

[@deanebrownfield6866]

The Holiday Christmas decorations in the chateau are just stunning. At night, under candle light, fire in the fireplace and LED Christmas lights, the Chateau really shines its brightest too. So beautiful. Merry Christmas to you all.

[@lisaakinlabi]

You ladies certainly made yourselves a lovely Christmas with shopping trips, décor and treats. Hope your Christmas is special and fun.

[@c.konstantinovna]

It's an absolute instant mood booster to watch this at 3am in August, I've actually watched this several times before, and each time I see something new, at 27:02 when your mama says "Are you Santa?" Is so adorable 🧑‍🎄🎅 ✨

[@sarapimentaclaro]

Good to see you vlogging again, I missed it! In my house, those ceramic lidded pots were used to prepare coq au vin

[@Sushi2735]

I don’t know what it is about the “light” in France, but you coming home from the station, the shy had a blush on it. It is that way all over France. The light is so soft and tinted with a bit of pink. In Brittany at dusk (11PM) the sky took that same tint, only in June. Overload of the senses, and for your Mother who paints…………..to capture that ❤ PS. The new table cloth under that painting! Ou la la!

[@suzannewalker9409]

I absolutely love your vlog!!! Kindred spirits all the way ✨💖✨

[@brenschilling3529]

So beautiful! Thank you for the mini trip to Strasbourg. What a treat!

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Your Christmas decorations are absolutely stunning. The chateau is stunning! You all have such impeccable taste and I can’t help but feel like the chateau itself is celebrating the fact that you are the owners and caretakers of this magnificent place for many years to come. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas.

[@equatorialjourney4478]

This beautiful chateau is certainly in perfect hands .

[@marucaleach8754]

What compliment we are honored

[@user-fu8ub2rj6q]

Had to come watch this again in December 2023 to enjoy the château from last Christmas. The ending with a tour of the decorations and that most beautiful music was so enchanting I had to watch it over and over. What was that string ensemble? Absolutely beautiful. Hope all is well and to see some more lovely content soon. You’re definitely one of my most favorite chateau channels ❤️💕❤️

[@evelynlobos1354]

This would have to be one of my favourites..with all the beautiful Christmas themes❤️❤️❤️❤️ plus those magical markets and all the treats❤️❤️❤️ that is what Christmas is about❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love how much your mother loves Christmas ❤❤❤❤my mum was the same..our house was done up like yours and Christmas music was on 24/7 leading up to the day! ❤❤❤truly magical🎉🎉🎉…❤❤❤❤❤

[@mjmikaelson]

I remember that glass door! Looks awesome!

[@johnalonzi8353]

How lovely❤

[@deannayoung5311]

A very beautiful video guy's 💞🎊 🥂🍾🎉🥰happy new year's 🎉❤

[@juliatownsend2324]

Beautiful. Thanks for the tour round your lovely home. Xx

[@paulaweed9737]

Magical!

[@lynnralph8373]

The Grand Salon looks so inviting now. The two couches are a master stroke and the candles add a magical light. HAPPY CHRISTMAS.

[@Kaiwaka11.11]

Magnifique! Ecanto 😍🥰

[@elainewright9750]

Everything looks amazing. Thank you for taking us to Germany. 😍 Merry Christmas !!!

[@minahammonds7511]

What a magical life you live! I have stars in my eyes.Thank you for sharing

[@footlooseandfancyfree1018]

Oh my goodness oh my goodness the Christmas living room was absolutely enchanting. My sister Kathy is into all of this stuff and I showed her this yesterday and she was going crazy. Her and I are going to be coming to stay for three days hopefully if you’re open during Christmas season in a year and a half. We were talking about maybe two years in May but after seeing all the Christmas things at the Château, it makes me want to come down. Then we want to take a Rhine river cruise and maybe go see Italy. I just watch your videos over and over. It’s just beautiful and breathtaking what you guys are doing. What a blessing.

[@EmilyBoltz]

This was another stunning Vlog! The Christmas Market was so cool but the drive back to your Chateau was my favorite- and yes it was “Darcy” lighting. For me personally I appreciate the California references regarding the stores. Your Chateau inside and out is so beautiful I think I would have a difficult time ever leaving - it’s perfect. Merry Christmas to you all ! ❤

[@marjorykephart4700]

Agree! Your Chateau looks so beautiful. Unbelievable, how much work you accomplished in such a short time. Joyeaux Noel!

[@pamorama]

I had to binge about seven of your videos from the day you walked in onward. Actually, I was queued into your channel by Stefanie from the château diaries, the episode where she went and took a video of the château for you. As a California girl myself I dream of living in France, probably not in a château, but certainly perhaps in a cute apartment somewhere in the south of France. I love watching what you guys have planned, and your gardens are the best I’ve seen! I’m also so in love with Troubadour, he’s such a good dog!

[@moniquekrainz6261]

Incredible!! So, so lovely 🎄🌹

[@susanneking2524]

The chateau is stunning! Thank you for taking us along on your Christmas adventures, wishing you much success in 2023.

[@sc0ttishlass]

Happy New Year!!! There is allspice in France, look for piment de jamaique/piment a la Jamaique or le quatre espice, depending on the region you live in. Contrary to English and Spanish Piment is not the chilli pepper (pimento) in France and other mid to northern European countries, but actually the berry of some myrtle plant = Pimento dioica).

[@ladyofthechateau]

Oh how interesting!!! Thank you!

[@mjmikaelson]

Beautiful Christmas dinner! I wish I was there.

[@CuriousCalligrapher]

Thank you for the Christmas video!!!

[@jillshanahan3979]

Loved this episode

[@Theselfiechick]

Wow! So christmasy, the chateau is amazing, my ancestors immigrated to Canada from this region, they sailed from la rochelle in 1543. After watching your videos I want to go visit so bad. ❤🇨🇦🇹🇷😊. Looking forward to your upcoming videos

[@emmafrenz4300]

Wowww so beautiful and magical Christmas decorations the church all i was in frence for 16 years but I never visited this place happy new year 👏✝️💐💐❤💐

[@conniebaldino1081]

I love the way you switched the couches around but I think you need some end tables with lamps and beautiful flower arrangements on them. You could even use faux flower arrangements, if you do them right they can look very real. I bet your Mom could do it. ♥️♥️♥️♥️😘

[@ladyofthechateau]

Wonderful idea!

[@sarahburton3110]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and your journey 😊. I’ve been hooked since the very first video. Season’s warmest greetings to you and your family. I hope the New Year brings everything you desire ❤

[@Winton46]

Catching up now May 2023 had an urge to watch an Xmas vlog - grand salon looks so lovely ❤

[@cocoflan1]

Quite enjoyable watch.

[@cocoflan1]

It would very interesting if you discussed the history of the Chateau.

[@colleenmartin9467]

Love the gold console table that had the nutcrackers and owl on it. Fabulous. Thanks so much for showing everyone your holiday decorations. Must be magical there.

[@carolehanrahan]

Everything looks so magical with your decorating touches for the holidays. The Christmas market looked amazing and made me wish I had endless pots of money to spend there. Merry Christmas to you all!

[@maurawhelan3530]

Nothing beats the roaring fireplace and fresh greens! Looking lovely ladies! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous chateau!xo

[@lindamounts2193]

The chateau looks beautiful. Lovely decorating.

[@emmafrenz4300]

I was in France, Paris, 16 years, but I could not visit this beautiful area, only in Paris. I was busy with my children. I wish you merry Christmas guys and happy new 2023 with love and happiness. Now I have settled in Australia, Sydney, 17 years ago ❤💐❤🌲🌲✝️

[@lisainnewzealand8461]

I have watched this four times so far. Just love your home, the taste of everything, and where you went, magical. A dream only maybe for me, Don't know if I will ever be able to afford to come in my early fifties and times and from New Zealand. Dreams are free

[@marucaleach8754]

Yes they are, and I have been dreaming all my life, still doing it ! Wishing you a good new year

[@angelatorlop4319]

Ugg Boots were developed and manufactured in Australia. You have not seen fashion until you see Aussie gadding about in bathers and uggs at the height of a hot Aussie summer lol. Merry Christmas to you all. I would LOVE to go to the German Christmas markets one day. But the next best thing, is sitting here watching you go :). Merry Christmas to you all xx

[@evelynlobos1354]

Ugg boots are from Australia! From the states where it gets cold in winter, obviously not the tropical states where all they do is swim and surf 24/7! But when I heard Ugg boots I laughed! They are so toasty warm for winter…I don’t have an issue with cold feet, so I can only wear mine for 10 minutes maximum before I kick them off! We have a huge Asian market who are crazy for Ugg boots’

[@CathyMiller0711]

Another wonderful vlog. Merry Christmas, ladies!

[@lizzie9074]

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Love following your vlogs. Puy Vidal is such a special place. Best wishes for the coming year with all your projects

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Thank you for coming over Ladies, it was wonderful to have you come visit. My husband was really pleased that you liked his Julbord spread. Looking forward to seeing you again soon 💕

[@janegendreau484]

Wow, what a video, Julia, Caroline and Maruca!! Superb!! Thank you!! Strasbourg was such a treat as well as everything before and after!! The cake, the chateau decorations, your love of Christmas and your organizational skills, impressive!! Blessings to each of you & Merry Christmas!!! 🇺🇲

[@nancyhelgeson9934]

Just getting to watch your Christmas video now. Your chateau is so gorgeous! It would be wonderful to get to come to one of your painting workshops. I live in San Diego and am very envious that you now live in beautiful France and your wonderful chateau. 💖

[@swede716]

Merry Christmas …The video was wonderful ❣️🎄

[@Rachel-rs7jn]

This vlog was beautifully done, start to finish. Not an awkward moment. I don't even celebrate Christmas but I would've loved to experience yours! I'm looking forward to when you have the entire family reunited. It'll be fun watching your dad "discover" the chateau and France all over again.

[@belindaligotino1817]

ooo love the baskets for the firewood! Everything looks so so cozy. Love it.

[@vivienmcnaul109]

Thanks . Love your home. Nice the make friends. Love the decor

[@Karime70]

" every single member lost it's member" your mom cracks me up 🤣🤣🤣 Have a Merry Xmas beautiful and strong woman🎄🎁🍷🙏

[@jemmashome]

The chateau is so beautiful! And decorations are impeccable 😍 thank you for showing us around, it was so lovely. Happy new year to you 🎉

[@anamaria2053]

Thank you! This was such a lovely and happy vlog today. It gave me a bit of the Christmas spirit seeing all the festivities and natural beauty of the season in France. So glad to hear that the papa and Penelope will be arriving. I’m puzzled, however, as to why they aren’t able to secure their residency yet. Merry Christmas! 🎄 🎄🎄

[@lesleyjones9097]

So many adventures in this last month. And your doggo here, there, everywhere in so many shots. She is a kind of 'through line'. The final shots, of your home in the Chateau are so beautiful. The lighting gives us a real sense of what it must be like (for real). This Vlog is so easy to get carried away, into. Congratulations from Canada so well done.

[@jeanetcall3116]

❤❤❤❤

[@rosiebeardshaw658]

Next time you have to get the tree into a car or door, try it trunk first. You don't bend the branches back and risk breaking them. I'm re watching all your videos. Enjoyed them both times. Good luck to you all.

[@kittycatgraham]

I love Jenny's vlog. She's lovely! I saw you on her last vlog, at the table at her party! Best wishes and looking forward to your vlogs in the new year. 💖🙏🇨🇦

[@kimberlywaegaert8220]

So glad you went to Strasbourg. I live in North-eastern France and Strasbourg and Metz are the best places to go for the Christmas market. Yes, it seems to always be dark here in the winter. I am American (from the South-east) and that took some getting used to.

[@clarefoskett9959]

Bless you, re the cake: can we eat it now. This is me...nomnomnom 😊😊😊😅

[@francebonnie4262]

MIAM or yum en anglais ! I'm Canadian so grew up with it and also Christmas pudding with hard and soft sauce (try it). Hard sauce is simply icing which yu harden in the fridge. Can't remembeer what soft sauce is, but a thickish liquid, a bit sugaty. The biggest and I think oldest Christmas market is in Nurnberg. But that's a wee bit farther away. Friche Weinachten et Joyeux Noël ! Bonnie Mme. France en France, en face de la Mediterranée, a tiny fishing villagee still bringing in the catch these more than 2000 years ! Ah notre France adorée !

[@kymking1070]

Happy Christmas to you all! Lovely to see a glimpse of Bob and Penelope too.

[@allanyeager263]

Beauty everywhere. Love the new furniture arrangement in the grand salon. Perfect!

[@robmcconnell2841]

Thank you yet again for a wonderful journey into your life.

[@alexandrasantiago7729]

Loves your channel thanks so much.

[@pamkullman8839]

The chateau looks beautiful with all of the decorations! Merry Christmas!

[@CantinhodasInspirações]

Merry Christmas..it seems that you guys are finding your vlog " voice", or style..it is lovely...the mix of behind the scenes of running a business and life in a different country, plus the amazing places to visit ...

[@judyrichardson8912]

Your chateau looks magical and stunning . You have decorated each room so thoughtfully. It really looks like you gave it a lot of thought especially in where you placed each item . I especially love the creche , and also the blue lighting . That was lovely. Have a blessed Christmas.

[@fredscott1199]

Merry Christmas ry from Nashville, Tennessee! Hello everyone, what a festive video for Christmas time! I loved the Christmas markets! I wish we had them in North America. They seem so fun! The sights, sounds, and smells must be heavenly! I hope and pray for a Happy Christmas and a wonderful and successful New Year for you all! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@victoriasmithson-irwin8415]

What a beautiful Christmas Chateau! I have so many more ideas for next year’s festivities myself now! Thank you Ladies of the Chateaux!

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Loved the Christmas markets and your beautiful Christmas decorations. Enjoy the holidays. Wishing you a healthy and blessed new year 🎉🎊🎆😍😘

[@miajoyce11]

Lovely beauty and history. Thank you for sharing the sights and your journey.

[@ivysavage5569]

What a fabulous Chateau so gorgeously decorated and now you have added the Christmas Festive feel so warm, and inviting. Love the Christmas cake and yes I’m a crazy Lalande lover Stephanie is so amazing she has delightful videos. Thank you for the tour of Strasbourg market and travel tips. I’ve got Christmas shopping envy and the food yum! Merry Christmas to you all I hope Santa is kind to you lots of love from Sydney Australia ❤🎄🎅🧑‍🎄🤶🎁

[@sandwichpaddington2843]

What a lovely christmas eve surprise! I know that you have struggled to get the Château up and running and I can’t even imagine how difficult that was. But I thank you for sticking in there and sharing all of your ups and downs with all of us. Wishing you all the merriest of Christmases and a happy new year! Your adventure is very intriguing to all of us so I hope that you will continue to share it regardless of the good times and not so good times

[@michelestuckey2361]

Watched it multiple times. Love your content. A real fan of your family keeping things real. Can’t wait for your website. It will be even more amazing when the whole family is united and see the full force of what your family can do. Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noel and Feliz Navidad!

[@equatorialjourney4478]

Yes, such talented , intelligent, warm chatelaines. The chateau is indeed blessed to have such respectful custodians . The most exquisite chateau of all..... love your videos

[@c.konstantinovna]

Ok I've watched this an embarrassing amount of times now 🤭. My mom passed away unexpectedly recently and I don't know I just find such safe and warm feeling in this particular video. The shopping and the decorations, the Christmas markets. Your beautiful Castle and baking. I hope this video never gets deleted 💚 🎄 ❤

[@ladyofthechateau]

we are so sorry to hear about your mother Corinthian- what a terrible blow. We are praying for you to find any possible solace in your time of grief.

[@c.konstantinovna]

@@ladyofthechateau Thank you so kindly. Mama was a big fan of you guys as well. But not before me. She would question me for watching you guys on repeat saying how many times have you watched this one right here lol. Sometimes I'd rush through the intro music so she wouldn't hear it 😄 then we ended up always watching it together like every episode 🩷 especially this video here. So this is a sacred space for me 🕊️ 🤍 🎄

[@cynthialuna5786]

Your home looks beautiful. Love the holiday decorations. It also looks very romantic. You all be safe. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. God bless you all, always.

[@marionchanson5479]

The white bird on the ceramic dish is a cigogne, it mainly lives in Alsace, Strasbourg region.

[@sarawarrener2193]

Such a beautiful blog. Loved the Christmas markets. Your chateau looks stunning and it looks like you’ve lived there forever. Merry Christmas. Enjoy your first Christmas in the chateau 🎄🎄🎄

[@summertyme9046]

Your dining room is so gorgeous I gàsped. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!🎄🍾

[@leslikuyweski4576]

A beautiful chateau! Even more beautiful decorated for Christmas!

[@stephaniewilliams5500]

So magical Pui Vidal , Chateau Jarvis, ...oh I'm thankful where I am ....jalOUSe aussi

[@tinacarrol6702]

A Beautiful Vlog Girl's. Can't Wait To See What You Do In 2023.Merry Christmas. Xx 🎅🎄😘⛄🎁