Chartres and Châteaudun - VANLIFE FRANCE

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi everyone. Hope you enjoy tonights video we enjoyed that day very much. The video we link to at the end called Haytor Rocks was from the Devon trip. It flopped so I am trying to work out why 🙂👍

[@caroleoconnell4428]

I enjoy all your trips

[@carolinegreenwell9086]

Don't know why it flopped. I enjoyed it first time around. Maybe it was just a day when everyone was busy.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It flopped because I didn’t get the thumbnail right. On my stats if people are still watching after 30 seconds they tend to stay till the end. If the thumbnail is not right then they never get that far 😁👍. I am trying to resurrect it. 👍

[@carolinegreenwell9086]

@@LifeistooshortCK personally I go more by written descriptions rather than thumbnails. But with your vids I'm subscribed so just click without thinking.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@carolinegreenwell9086 thanks for your loyalty to our channel, it is much appreciated ❤️

[@maryg.249]

A video to make one long for warm days! Mary

[@lyndabrown4494]

Thank you so much for making these videos for those of us who may never get to travel and see them in person. It is a wonderful, relaxing way for us to see all these beautiful places.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You are welcome ❤️

[@onlymaddogsandvw7241]

love your videos - who needs a holiday when you can just watch this!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Aww, that’s such a lovely comment. Glad you enjoy them 🤗

[@mentonish]

For me the Devon visit was not a flop, even without the little red van

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers 👍

[@nightnurse2543]

Love the video France is amazing and beautiful 😊Thank you Carol and Ken 😊😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Well, i am still binge watching yiur videos 😀 just looked back at my history and i have watched so far 60 videos from this amazing couple Ken and Carol. I am French but liviing in Hampshire since 2000. (Not far from you) so watching your videos in France brings some warmth in my heart. Thank you both 🤩

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That is a lot of viewing 😁👍

[@veronicaan2093]

The best thing for me guys is seeing you both hunker down in the van and cooking lunch and dinner so so cosy ❤ x

[@revlarryhibberd]

You both look so comfortable in the new van - great choice. One word would be seem to be the simplest name. We will miss the little red van but looking at the extra room you have no brainer! Enjoy.

[@euansemple5598]

Definite note to visit Châteaudun next time I'm on the way south.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We loved that place best of all 👍

[@davidmarshall5596]

Watching as usual quiet Sunday morning with a cuppa tea 🍵 👌 oh for some of that lovely weather ❤❤it's bloody freezing herein Lancashire 😮🥶🥶🤣🤣soooon be time to collect the new campervan & looking forward to Springtime 💯👌🎉

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I am a Lancashire lad. Born in Bacup, dragged away by my parents to the Sussex Coast at 1 year old.

[@davidmarshall5596]

@@LifeistooshortCK Bacup eh 🤔not a million miles away from Bolton Ken ! Life is certainly interesting when ya look back sometimes & wonder how life would have been different!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I wonder. Both parents were born and raised there so I had a Lancashire upbringing but down South.

[@davidmarshall5596]

@@LifeistooshortCK there isn't 2 parallel universe Ken so we will.all never know what the difference would have been! I was born in Wigan & parents bought house in Bolton very shortly after so I often wonder how things might have been different even though it's only about 10 miles apart 🤔

[@henrialbinus3967]

Another beautiful trip, thank you for taking us along.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers 👍

[@getawaygeese]

Another easy effortlessly watch through France - I would be scaring myself of my own shadow in those dungeons …. Gorgeous weather to

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Cheers buddy 👍

[@andrealandsburg]

Ken and Carol, you might enjoy following French Country Life. A family from Belgium who bought an old farmhouse which they have spent past 5 years refurbishing. They live in Burgundy and Marloes, the wife spends a lot of time travelling through the region and showing places of interest. Its so well done and might interest you and Carol as a destination.😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@andrealandsburg thanks for the recommendation. We will take a look 🙂

[@benivanadventures]

Great video, lovely to see Châteaudun, we haven’t been there for almost 30 years, bought back some wonderful memories Thank you N&A x

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad to bring back some memories for you. Loved your video of Gerberoy as we remembered visiting there 😀👍

[@grapesodatravels]

And we're up to date! What a fabulous place. Chateaudun looked particularly interesting. 🏰

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@dave40612]

Another great video Carol & Ken. The architecture of those chateaus amazes me, such elaborate stone masonry. I too enjoy demolishing Almond Croissants! 🙂 The Mirage on the pole is a Dassault Mirage IIIRD. The Mirage III formed the mainstay of the French Air Force during the 1960s, it was capable of Mach 2(and some), a formidable aircraft for the time, over 1500 built and many sold (and some licence built) overseas. Great to see the Airbus A400Ms doing circuits at Châteaudun, it's a huge transport base. If your further south, maybe you could visit Savigny-lès-Beaune, it's in the heart of the Côte de Beaune wine region. There is a chateau there which is privately owned and it has a wonderful museum, with the following: history of wine, a fire engine collection, a a tractor collection, trust me these are interesting, a collection of over 250 motorcycles, a collection of Fiat Abarth racing cars (which the owner used to race), all housed within this wonderful chateau. Then outside a small collection of 80 aircraft including just about every model of Dassault Mystere which was another successful French aircraft. look forward to the next installment!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

How come you know so much about the French jets Dave? I enjoyed those Airbuses, almost seemed like a gentle ballet as they came in. Sadly the trip was cut short as you will eventually see. Maybe next time 👍

[@dave40612]

@@LifeistooshortCK Long story short, misspent youth back in the 1970s chasing aircraft, with my mates. Some of those went on to become pilots and some served in the Forces. Most fly, I don't, but go as passenger in their own aircraft, hence go to a lot of places. When i don't fly I travel in our caravan to events all over UK & Europe. Luckily wife is ex Airline and understands my hobby, hence we can mix aircraft with tourism.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Sounds a brilliant arrangement to me. I tried a trial fixed wing lesson once. Shoreham, local flight with a rather anxious instructor fretting about an aircraft doing aerobatics nearby. I understood why he was fretting but it put me off for life 😁👍. Went back to just home simulators. Cheaper too 👍

[@susenjarvis8281]

Dinner looks delicious. Very lovely video.

[@leenewcome85]

Great video of the castle, shame no videos in the caves but the photos were great, nice photo of you both in the caves, thanks for sharing 😊

[@Wizardinthewild]

We enjoyed Haytor Rocks first time around. A very kind and helpful friend once told us about the importance of a good thumbnail 😉. Chartre cathedral looked beautiful. The heron was very tame. They are normally very shy. Supper looked good and what a fabulous view for your park up. Gorgeous architecture and a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Those rooms were so creepy! The caves were beautiful if expensive. Liked the burgers and veggies. 👍😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thumbnail is everything. If only there was a sure fire way to get it right 😁👍

[@welshieonwheels]

Well done that French weather warmed me up . thank you and for the 3 words good luck 👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🇨🇦🦢

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It dam near cooked me 😁👍. You are welcome.

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari Om your necklace is so pretty, Carol - perfect souvenir! My word, I think this is one of my all-time fave vids from you both - truly beautiful places and the history oozing off the screen. Loved it! YAM xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much YAM ❤️

[@glynnisross7974]

Great video and I loved all the beautiful architecture. Thank you.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Stchristopherofatlantis]

Hi. Love the burger recipe, nice and easy to make so we will be having them for our tea next week 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hope you enjoy the burgers 🍔 🙂👍

[@XavierRadić_NZL]

"Idéal pour profiter d'un autre séjour à travers la France. Cela rappelle des souvenirs des années passées. Tout bon!" Kia Ora from New Zealand. 💜💜

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Merci d’avoir regardé Xavier 🙂

[@XavierRadić_NZL]

@@LifeistooshortCK bonne nuit 💜💜

[@bobbutcher7725]

😲Ohh no.......PC Ken puts his foot in it without even knowing at 5.19

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😁🫣👍😁🫢

[@KDbbasm]

Toasted baguette with Lemon Curd!!!!!!!!!! Looked Absolutely DEEEEELISH! It was beautiful there; what a thrill to see Middle-ages construction.....can't find that in Washington State

[@neilfordham5790]

I see you were taking the same route as we do, we have often stayed at the service desk camping car at Chateaudunne a lovely town full of life.

[@the-other-windsors]

Loved it. The part where Carol put her face up to the dark hole in that door, reminded me of the scene with Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday! 😁🐕🚙

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We shall have to watch that, love old movies, so much better than the modern stuff 👍

[@joanneturner4674]

Lovely video as always Your burger veg meal looks delicious 😊

[@musicalmarion]

Sacré bleu, where is everyone? Such a lovely quiet walkabout and lots of nice food. I loved the Castle the most of all, so nice to see such old rooms and artefacts merci beaucoup pour la vidéo 🏰❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Merci d’avoir regardé 🙂

[@Chris_Carini]

Wow. That’s how to do burgers. 😊

[@janetbowen7854]

Another beautifully crafted video, thank you. I loved the castle, and would have been just as spooked in the dungeons. I would have bought the Snoopy for my campervan if I'd been in Chartres, not sure if we would have been able to use the amazing underground car park as we're 2.04m. Your home made (or van made) mixed vegetables look amazing, will definitely try this with vege burgers/sausages on our next trip. I hope the fridge coped in the 41degrees heat. A lovely relaxing video, thanks again. ❤️🚐🌼

[@LifeistooshortCK]

The fridge was coping well. Hiding from the sun and very short journeys caused a few power challenges. 👍

[@JonTanOsb]

Oof, in those temperatures, it would be cold salad and sandwiches for me. :) Jon in rural BC, Canada

[@hilaryd7424]

Thank you for today's video. I went to Chartres cathedral and the Chateaudun chateau when I was at school just over 40 years ago. I don't remember much about either place so it was nice to see them. Thanks again.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad we could bring back some memories for you 🙂

[@marionjohansson4235]

Wow you got a lot done there. That castle was spooky! It’s surreal watch you sweating in 41 degrees, and I’m sitting in my camper at -8! It’s not problem free either! Things jam shut, iced up, after heavy rain everything being wet has frozen solid!have a lovely weekend! ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hope you manage to thaw out. You are braver than us coping with those low temperatures. Have a great weekend 🙂

[@gloriamoore766]

You have nice composition to your photos. They look professional. Maybe they are!☺

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We are not professionals but have studied photography 👍

[@tinasavage674]

You've brought the sunshine again carol and ken thanks great video 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad to help, Tina ☀️😁

[@Kermit-Si]

I've not had Lemon curd for year, put it on me shopping list 😂 Great places visited. Remember those carpark low barriers next month 🤣 👍🐸

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Love a bit of lemon curd 🙂👍 We are taking note of when we see height barriers just in case 😅👍

[@warrenshaw4508]

Another great video from you both. I was hoping you were going to visit the Chartres illumination and light show, runs every year from April to the following January. We went this year and it really is amazing to see all the heritage sites lit up, I highly recommend it 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We didn’t know about it 🫣. Next time as I bet it’s worth seeing. 👍

[@vansforthememories]

That cathedral was absolutely beautiful 😍 A bit spooky in places though with the orbs 👻 Em 💜

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We like a bit of spooky as long as it’s under control 😁🫣👍

[@vansforthememories]

@@LifeistooshortCK 😂 if ever you find yourselves In Northumberland, Chillingham Castle 🏰 definitely has some spooky vibes going on 😊

[@simonboulton4490]

A very good video tonight I enjoyed it and seeing the beautiful chateau.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@SophieZeugin]

Hi, Happy that you enjoyed the chateau !

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Sophie. We loved the château. Thanks so much for the recommendation ❤️

[@MelG-ut3hs]

Chartres looks such an interesting place to visit especially the cathedral as I love history. That meal with the burgers looks yummy.

[@geoffdeakin9428]

Lovely video

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Geoff 🙂

[@vanessagardiner7663]

Lovely video - wonderful to see those beautiful sites in France, thank you.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@jamessmith6402]

Thanks guys that was a super interesting video 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@moocowtp]

Another great video thank you both

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@mikaili3188]

It looks like summer there, but , we got a lot of snow here, in north of germany

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That was last summer. We have a lot of wind, rain and floods in the UK now. Hope the snow does not get too bad. I see Norway are struggling with snow at the moment.

[@mikaili3188]

@@LifeistooshortCK I see, sorry. 😄

[@karenchapman2561]

Great vid Carol & Ken 😁

[@AndyBSouthWest]

You visited some beautiful places in this video, thank you for sharing those. In your opinion, when is the best time to visit France? All things considered - the weather/heat, options of things to do, attractions being open, busyness. I’m wondering as the places you have visited in this series look spectacular in pleasant weather, but the heat could be too draining. Stay safe and well, all the best for 2024!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We are not knowledgeable enough to advise on that one. One day we will be as we want to see a lot of France. We came unstuck with the heat as you will see.

[@martel56]

april or october . not too many people and not too hot and not too cold.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Good advice I think 👍

[@pavelrostorguev7473]

❤

[@RobertSmith-cv1cu]

Nice video.

[@Anita-rq9ev]

Beautiful chateau, really worth a visit. The heat is insane, I wouldn't be able to go out 🥵. Have a great weekend 🖐

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching. Have a good weekend 🙂

[@dangibbons7732]

Hi! Love your videos! Next time you are in the South of France you should consider the shortish hop to corsica.. I did lots of wild camping there. Dan

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Sounds good. Would love to do that 🙂👍

[@Mad-Coo]

EVT ❤😂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

🙏

[@99monicaaleman]

Please do llet me know if you com to Switzerland. Leysin is very beautiful. You can charge your van, get water and park for free. It’s a bit cold now because it’s at 1300 meters altitude.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We will certainly be coming to Switzerland ❤️

[@lcook0825]

Great video. The sky was beautiful for those 2 days. Love the windmill you drove by. Do you have an app that shows all those parkups?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Larry. We use the App Park4Night to search for park ups 🙂

[@lcook0825]

@@LifeistooshortCK thanks.

[@chrisloake1421]

another fantastic video.The picture quality you get is great ken what camera do you use.Keep up the good work cant wait to see you both in your new van

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks. It was filmed with my iPhone 12 Pro Max in 4K.

[@ladyrose358]

🙏👍🌹

[@Barb-bq8nj]

A Renter that I had once would walk Her cats on a leash

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Never seen anyone walk in the street with a cat before 😁👍

[@pennyturner132]

When are you going to AMERICA?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We will be back sometime 😁👍

[@MrDavidcarp]

🚐❤️👍🏿

[@Growyourowninacourtyard]

Hi Carol and Ken. Just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU for your videos. We thoroughly enjoyed this one and have to say that we think that you should be paid by the Tourist Boards in the countries you visit because your content is far superior and honest than most professional documentaries on places to visit. I don’t understand why people would unsubscribe to your channel because you put out short videos or videos from the UK. Whatever your content is, we watch it because of you two and your lovely gentle honest personalities as much as the places you visit. Whether you stay in your van, travel in your car or stay in an Airbnb. Your film, editing and perfect music accompaniments is top notch. If I could just make one request please. Could you list your music because there’s some songs you play that I would like to look up and listen to again. Thank you both again so much. Xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi. Thank you for your lovely comment. We used to list the music but it’s a lot of extra work. The vast majority of the tracks will be recognised by using the listen function on your phone. 👍

[@Growyourowninacourtyard]

@@LifeistooshortCK Thank you for replying. Unfortunately I’m not tech savvie but will ask one of my kids about the phone function. Xx

[@LifeistooshortCK]

They will show you. Works a charm. You have to play the music and ask your phone ‘what music is this’. Depends on the model but youtube would also show you. Search how to recognise music on my phone 👍