Her Beautiful Self-Built Tiny Home In The French Countryside

Imagine the things that we could create for ourselves in life if we had the courage to put the reasons why not aside and just give things a go. That's what happened when Manon made the decision to build her own tiny home on wheels and the result is nothing short of spectacular.
This is a tiny home with huge character. The space has been beautifully designed and cleverly crafted by the solo female builder to be an ultra functional, yet still super compact home.
There's little question that the tiny house is incredible in it's own right, but what's even more exception is the life that Manon has built for herself. Making the decision to build this tiny house has meant she can now work less, and enjoy more time focused on the things that are truly important to her in life.
We hope you enjoy the tour of this stunning tiny house on wheels, parked up in the picturesque French countryside. You can follow Manon's tiny house adventures on Instagram: / manon_chaillot
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Filmed bv: Gabrielle Vnd ( / gabrielle.vnd )
Editing by: Gabrielle Vnd
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[@livingbig]

We are so in love with this tiny house! This home encapsulates so many of the things that I adore about tiny homes. It's a stunning self-built home filled with creative ideas that make the home as beautiful as it is functional. Beyond that though, I love the life that Manon has crafted for herself. Tiny homes for so many people are all about freedom and I love that this home has helped Manon to truly connect to whats important to her in life. We hope you enjoy the tour. With love, Bryce, Rasa & our wonderful French videographer Gabrielle.

[@alvitotos1718]

Terimakasih untuk channel mu,aku tidak pernah lewat untuk menonton...rumah-rumah yang cantk😍

[@seedsoflove7684]

Gabrielle is so amazing. I would have thought Rasa was filming. She is a TREASURE!

[@aquarius42]

I am so much agree with you

[@lisasaunders4381]

Thank you Bryce and Rasa for continually putting out the tiny house videos. I love them and have been watching them for about 6 years. We bought a property and my sons and I will be building tiny houses in the future. Right now one of my sons (I have 7 sons and 1 daughter) bought a tuff shed and we are building it up inside to invite folks to our property for glamping. 😊

[@Ladyhawk47]

Absolutely brilliant. What a relaxing and enjoyable environment this lovely and talented young lady has fashioned for herself and her kitty.

[@TheKnittedRaven]

She understands her intrinsic value. That is hugely liberating for any person. It has allowed her to build a life in line with her values and passions. That makes her wealthier and wiser than most.❤

[@readygi]

plus this woman is an architect, designer and builder. kudos! she's incredibly smart and skilled

[@ChristSaves88]

Absolutely! Well said….👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Trinkletulips]

So true! If only more people could understand and accept this is the way of life many people choose over materialistic possessions which keep you chained to the job and bank. She's adorable!

[@Serenity_seeker_nz]

I agree, as a woman I was scared to do any sort of construction work, I thought it was only a men’s job, but since I started working in my caravan I found out that it’s actually not as complicated as it looks, the secret is to have common sense and the right tools. The rest is your imagination.

[@sarameitner6770]

Her priorities are straight - her books, her cats, her friends - beautiful surroundings that she herself created. Who needs more?

[@Kim-lc3fv]

Just a little black pony coming to say hello. ❤

[@sun1one1]

What does she feed her cat, though...

[@ivymeganmedicinewoman]

Exactly ❤

[@lilykatmoon4508]

I absolutely agree!

[@numbereightyseven]

​@@sun1one1 Err, cat food, maybe? What's ya point?

[@jennifergilbert-potts645]

She seems like a truly lovely human. She's charming, her house is charming, and all the animals she gets to live with! 😍 I couldn't love this more. What a beautiful life.

[@kamranfarshchi3499]

you are for sure an inspiration for all the women, your place is amazing, i loved it

[@earth2wendy]

“Le temps, c’est l’argent ? Alors prends-le.” J’adore. Quelle belle “tiny” ; quelle belle philosophie ! Merci !

[@shiralleehaggart72]

Love this house. Manon has built this house into a very cosy little home. I like the fact that she has all her books on display and the whole home is beautiful. So are Monan's gorgeous cats as well.

[@fayepeden1059]

At last - a tiny house with books!!!! I have been watching for years and thought many to be smart, clever and a few even stylish, but most are nevertheless, a bit soul-less without boots and/art. I live in a minute house in Emgland which is half the length of most of your tiny houses on wheels - there are two stories but the stairs take up so much of the living room that my floor area is less than your tiny houses but I can stand up upstairs. But, even though my floorspace is so limited, it wouldn't feel homely to me without floor to ceiling boon shelves and paintings. Hurrah to this French woman who thi ks likewise. And I agree with her honesty that she wouldn't put fold away furniture away - I had considered a Murphy bed to free up floor space but accept I am nor organised enough to make it work so opted for the bed against the wall in an alcove. Living tiny it is even more crucial to decide what it is that we need. And I admire her for choosing old plastic windows over to order ones. Someone once criticised me for drinking from a plastic water bottle when it had been given to me, I'd saved it from landfill and will use it until it needs replacing at which time I will buy stainless steel. Bravo this woman in her lovely, well thought out home

[@availanila]

You live in a tiny house! And it's not stereotypical like this. You should contact _Bryce and Rasa_ for a tour. Your house sounds beautiful, homey and cozy designed for a reader.

[@amourette57]

@@availanila I just thought the same, I would love to get to know this house! (If you want to share it in the first place, of course, @fayepeden1059)

[@sammi-loveistheanswer]

Tiny home living is my inspiration. What a beautiful property and to have a horse to greet you, well that's just magical.

[@louisacuriel4651]

This tiny house reflects the beauty of the woman. "JUST BEAUTIFUL"....

[@skmuzammilzeeshan6173]

Agreed ❤

[@TricriForever]

Absolutely

[@sanskarbang5237]

A home within a library ❤️☺️

[@natsuminofan]

Beautifully said !

[@alexandragatto]

This is my favourite video I've seen in ages, her home and approach are incredible!

[@Gypsy-Bluebird]

I love this home so much .. the design is beautiful and I love that it’s full of books (and cats) … I love Manon’s values and the life she has made for herself to honour her values .. very inspirational!! Thanks for sharing your truly gorgeous handmade home and life Manon. xx

[@Mr.fabart]

Merci Manon, grâce à toi, je sais désormais qu’on peut concevoir une tiny house pour accueillir des livres! Ton bonheur est contagieux et me motive à aller de l’avant dans mon propre projet. Bonne continuation !

[@tinygreenpineapple]

A jaw droppingly beautiful tiny home! And I love that Manon has discovered the secret to a good, happy life so early - friends, freedom, and deciding how she spends her time.

[@anafajardo4508]

Incredible young woman, created a beautiful home with everything that it’s important to her. Beautiful tiny house she made for herself.

[@archanaudupa210]

Ur home is as beautiful and unique as u r Manon... the values u r carrying forward is a real eye opener for the younger generation..God bless u gal. Never let that smile fade away ❤

[@skmuzammilzeeshan6173]

❤

[@julieprince5538]

What a beautiful home and a beautiful woman ❤ Thank you for sharing

[@kiwigirljacks]

She has done a wonderful job with her tiny home. It’s so cosy and perfectly suits her! ❤

[@timepi437]

Unique design, the perfect blend of (extremely) smart use of space that is warm and welcoming yet not cluttered. A beautiful approach to life. Thank you for sharing your home and story with us.

[@marym5664]

I love her take on life, she is so positive and uplifting. Her house is wonderful. She is beautiful and so are her cats. This was joyous to watch.

[@mynestintheforestt]

Very intelligent young lady I must say. At such a young age she figured out what is important in life. Bless you darling. Your home is gorgeous. Cant wait to build my one.

[@birgittvanwijk9646]

Such a lovely, house for a lovely woman. It’s wonderful that a small community is living there. And I love the climbing tree! Such a magical place!

[@cmsmith3010]

Love her! Love her attitude!! Love her home!!! Thank you!

[@antoniao7439]

What an amazing house and person. Her exuberance comes through the screen.

[@AnnSarasvati]

This is a beautiful, cozy home.

[@FSRain]

Thank you Bryce for showcasing this lovely home and Manon's sharing on her views reminds us all what is truly important in life may be very different for everyone, yet it is possible to make changes to truly embrace what we value.

[@nancilfilsaime]

I absolutely love this gorgeous tiny home! It’s absolutely gorgeous!❤

[@canadasweetie]

Simple yet charming and she has everything she wants and needs. Her wants are simple- it’s the simple things that make you happy!

[@JohnBright-h9p]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@sharonromero128]

Congratulations!! Fantastic job! A beautiful & functional home. Very nice. So happy for you. Many blessings

[@equilibria74]

Thanks for representing women in design and building. Positive inspiration for women , especially now with people facing housing shortage in many counteries. It doesnt need to break the bank to call home.

[@mdk1983]

Wow she did such a good job with the narration and walkthrough. The peace and calm in her life is really showing in her smile and her eyes. God bless such simple souls. Thank you for connecting with international tiny house owners and bringing the content to us!

[@dawnstephens4445]

J'adore, merci pour le partage ! ❤ It's infuriating to always hear that it's difficult to park the tiny houses legally.....

[@GabVnd]

Indeed!!

[@juliekonigskind6434]

Chère Manon, Merci beaucoup pour ton courage

[@ΕιρηνηΣυμεωνιδου-ν6ε]

This home is beautiful is cosy is interest is clever is absolutely perfect. Manon are great!!!!

[@faithodyssey8699]

This has to be one of my favourite videos on this channel. Manon is a beautiful spirit and I find her values and her tenacity in undertaking this tiny house project to be so inspiring as a young woman myself. Thank you Manon!

[@msw170]

What an amazing story from such a courageous woman! Enjoy! 😀

[@marciakeilee1336]

Fabulous in every way. So inspiring. All Best Wishes for her continued happiness.

[@KathrynKimbley]

Merci Manon! You are such an inspiration!!! So happy for you!! ❤❤❤ Tu a fantastique! 🥰❤💓 X

[@elspethfougere9683]

Wow such an incredible design! Soooooo clever! ❤ So cool to see women builders and the sensabilities that brings to a space 💖🥰 definitely keeping this one to refer back to

[@belindamceathron304]

What a lovely lady and beautiful home. She did an amazing job.

[@JohnBright-h9p]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@melissaartistry6041]

That's the life to aspire to...enjoying everything you love under your terms. Manon you are setting the standard for women everywhere ❤ All we need are more areas to park our tiny homes so we can all create loving communities like yours where people can come together to share life and be there for each other when needed. Beautiful home 😊

[@estelletennent7132]

Such an inspiring lady and beautiful home. I love it.

[@pippalewisNYC]

One of my favorite videos... I really like the tiny house movement. Such an eloquent woman, I appreciate her design... it's very inspiring.

[@transitionwolf]

She and her tiny house are so loveable!

[@sheenabell2742]

Amazing!!! Inspiring!!! Gorgeous women in an gorgeous tiny house made by her, what an accomplishment.

[@monna1111]

Awe, j'adore, I love Manon's tiny house, so beautiful! And. the scenery, heaven!

[@hoshi5456]

this is it!!! i found THEE tiny home i 1000000% want to live in omgggg; the homey feeling, the BOOKS!!!! the cat!!!! the wooden everything ahhhhhhh!!! and the sizeee is just the perfect tiny home size for me!!!

[@stuartsutherland7664]

Nice design! Clever use of space in the kitchen.

[@michellelilley15]

Beautiful! I love it! Anyone else see the person meditating in the large tree? So cute!

[@manonchaillot5490]

Hahaha it was discreet, but you noticed :D

[@seandesmond5560]

Beautiful home and beautiful person!!!

[@siriusowl]

I think this is my most absolute favourite tiny house out of all I've seen. It is so welcoming and homely and so thoughtfully designed. ❤

[@cindyrissal3628]

I think this is the #1 best tiny house I've ever seen! ❤ It checks ALL the boxes...cats, kitty door, wood stove, oven, lots of kitchen storage, books, books, books, nice roomy bathroom...I'd steal this design if I could! Unfortunately, finding good places to park tiny houses seems to be an issue everywhere. I see so many places here, but I'd bet there are regulations against tinys. Which makes no sense...I hope this changes soon...

[@alexstrolls801]

This lady in an inspiration! Lovely home. And yes books makes a house, a home.

[@toriahennesey]

Nice to see a Shoes-Off house!

[@mwmentor]

What a stunning tiny house... and I love it!

[@jennyfulcher8035]

You have a lovely tiny house for you and your two beautiful cats. It's well designed, with lots of space for your books (I'm a bibliophile too). It looks cozy with lots of windows and natural light, and a great place to hang out with your friends in your community. Thanks for sharing. Jenny USA

[@BasementRuthie]

This is such a beautifully designed and executed home! It's making me rethink how much space I really need in my own tiny design dreams

[@kadybourn7143]

I love all the books and how well they are incorporated into the beautiful home!

[@loui1064]

J’apprécie vraiment cette jeune femme et sa maison, même si je ne partage pas forcément les mêmes opinions qu'elle. Ah oui, et j'adore l'espace qu'elle a dédié ses chats ! :D Elle me rappelle une autre jeune femme française d'une autre vidéo, que j'avais trouvé très bien aussi, humble et inspirante. En fait, en tant que française, je suis étonnée car la majorité des gens que j'ai pu rencontrer dans les milieux alternatifs étaient idéologues, désagréables et souvent prétentieux. C'est bien de savoir qu'il y a des gens volontaires et sympathiques qui proposent et explorent d'autres modes de vie. Dommage que je n'y vive plus désormais lol

[@andrealabrooy7792]

What a FANTASTIC STRONG and TALENTED WOMAN!! One of the best, neat, beautifully designed, and compact tiny homes and all recycled too that I’ve seen! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻❣️ Hopefully her guy matches up and appreciates her.

[@Royal-Junk]

This is one of the prettiest tiny homes I’ve seen!

[@Donneczka1]

Manon has managed to focus on life as opposed to work in her lifestyle! Great priorities, wonderful design!

[@marim0y]

Such a wonderful speaker that I almost forgot that there wasn't a host this time. Sorry, Bryce! 😂 this was a wonderful episode. Her house is amazing.

[@EmsCare]

what a wonderfull person she is, and this reflects in her amazing tiny house! Thank you for showing

[@brucecpaine4597]

Bryce, what a fantastic episode, great house and inspirational lifestyle, thank you.

[@oshmid3003]

This is an inspiration. To understand that one's value is not associated with one's work productivity. Love her clarity of vision. And the books. The only tiny house where I have seen so many books. ❤️❤️

[@fl2298]

This has to be one of my favorite tiny ever. I could see myself living here for sure!!

[@erinbrown6962]

Wow she is amazing!!! I want to be more like her! I absolutely love the living room!!! ❤such a beautiful home 🏠 and the animals are so sweet!!!❤

[@marycl01]

I absolutely love living in a tiny house. Much like in Japan, we in the Philippines often live in small spaces like condos or apartments. I can attest that living in a small place has had a significant impact on me, especially since I work from home and don't have much time for cleaning and cooking.

[@bobbim1410]

What a charming home!

[@SN-sz7kw]

Yay! FINALLY. Books. 😊

[@reginaditt128]

I love this house ! It is beautiful. It makes me wish I could use stairs and ladders . The loft is so comfy looking with the high ceiling and big windows. The shelves with all of her books. I can imagine it feeling like a great big hug, keeping you warm and snug.

[@partlowart8802]

This is an amazing home! Manon, you are a genius. Thanks for the inspiration to build our own.

[@alinecharpentier2638]

Wow, this tiny house is really great ! I love it and that is one of my favorite ! The style is very beautiful. This woman has good taste and is courageous.❤

[@violettt1]

well done Manon your tiny house is AMAZING

[@ritak.370]

Wow, one of the most beautyfull Tinyhouse I have seen. Not only beautyfull, also cozy and everthing well thought through

[@marvanbee]

Woman builder here...this is awesome :) Manon has such a great attitude and I agree that making less money but having more freedom is pretty amazing. I have been a carpenter for over 10 years now after leaving the corporate desk life behind. I now work as a seamstress for an upholstery studio and am currently finishing my boss' tiny home on the side. I have learned soooooo much in my life and even though the financial struggles have been pretty real sometimes, there was simply no option to stay at a job (and in a cold, grey environment around very unhappy people) that sucked the soul out of me. You learn through hardship and experience that you can trust yourself to figure things out. ❤ Great video!!

[@BigMamaCat]

Her own little Utopia.

[@moiaddy1]

I absolutely love this tiny house!!

[@marieneu264]

She’s a doll!

[@skmuzammilzeeshan6173]

❤

[@sylviannedecollogny2953]

Superbe Manon ! Envie de renouveler l'expérience ? Je serais très heureuse de te choisir comme constructeur 👏🦋🌹

[@hallucilogene_tv]

What a lovely house ! ❤ Beau travail Manon !

[@mariamarshall6116]

This house is gorgeous Masha Allah ! What a well thought out, comfortable and spacious home .

[@sagasandstars]

So wonderful. Beautiful home, and a very kind and loving soul

[@JohnBright-h9p]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@tamiloucks8018]

Wow! This was my favorite tiny house and tiny house builder and owner yet! What a beautiful home and lifestyle! I love it and the location and surroundings!

[@Stumpybear7640]

This lady has life sorted ❤❤❤

[@JohnBright-h9p]

Hello how are you doing

[@mcdibbern9919]

A tiny House full of books. Heaven!

[@davylight]

🥰 Super, Manon ! Merci pour le partage !

[@loveyfife3622]

A beautiful wahine! I love her values and she has created a lovely home ❤️

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

her tiny house is beautiful

[@KimberlyGreen]

Manon, votre maison est mignonne! Je l'aime bien.

[@allonsoallonsy5432]

what an inspiring person, beautiful video, and wonderful house

[@liveyrdream]

Wow, beautiful house. I am proud of you, you are an inspiration to other women. As a woman, I always believe that we can do anything if we put our mind to it.

[@sherw6456]

Love her house! Love her! So magical...swooooon!

[@singing.winnie]

This made me so happy

[@tallulah8070]

I love this home so much!! What an achievement building such a beautiful home. I am also a minamilist with books!!! They all add value to my life! So inspiring, thanks. x

[@simplyblooming]

Beautiful🥰

[@aradhanathareja844]

👏👏👏 amazing house and such clear thoughts!