MAKING FRENCH MEMORIES & LOCAL CHURCH CONCERT | Charente Living | French Lifestyle

We enjoy the summer in France with our goddaughters, taking in all Charente has to offer. Robert decides finally to play a concert in the local church, bringing the local community together. We will upload the entire concert in a separate video. Summer life in rural France is just so great.
We are Robert and Jyrki - Irish and Finnish artists living in Helsinki, Finland. With no renovation experience, but lots of enthusiasm and passion we take on the big challenge of renovating a townhouse in rural France, and enjoy the lifestyle it has to offer. We bring you travel, lifestyle, interiors, renovation and more. Get inspired by the French way of life in beautiful South West of France!
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[@alan8943]

I always feel a sense of calm watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.

[@charenteliving]

Thanks Alan. Great to read that we can bring some calm onto your screens. Thanks for watching.

[@Michael_Sheldon]

Your very beautiful video reminded me of one of my favorite quotations, by Pablo Picasso: “ The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” Your generosity to the village and to your family on their visit are lovely examples. 😘

[@charenteliving]

Beautiful quote!! Thank you so much!

[@LCamp-cr7fs]

That flute even sounded magical from my crappy iPad speakers!

[@charenteliving]

So happy to hear!

[@torxsal7008]

Thanks for your performance and the Beautiful video ! A good moment in your company 👏🏻🥰

[@charenteliving]

Thanks so much!!!

[@hangingwithjen]

YES! Another FABULOUS flute solo in the church. Beautiful as always.

[@charenteliving]

Thanks Jen!!

[@Shmule]

The music is beautiful, your home is beautiful, your kindred souls just send positivity to the world. Thank you both so very much. Memories are truly all we leave behind. The dining room wallpaper is beautiful, do you have a link for it

[@charenteliving]

Thank you so much for the lovely and generous comment. The wallpaper can be found here: www.rusta.com/fi/fi/tapetti-boutique-p204018381001.aspx

[@phyllisburrell8661]

Lovely to see Young people - being young. Thank you. Viewing from San Diego California

[@charenteliving]

Thanks Phyllis.

[@kefaad]

No worries Robet, talented people are always nervous and doubt. Concert was wonderful, thanks for sharing! So glad for your village community. Family and friends are always such a pleasure to have them during vacations. Enjoy the rest of your summer guys!

[@charenteliving]

Thanks so much for the lovely comment!!

[@abrwn8]

Such beautiful music. So enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@charenteliving]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoy them!!

[@neilschipper3741]

Thanks for sharing another amazing, delightful video. I enjoyed the mini concert I must say your home has come a long ways.

[@charenteliving]

Thanks so much Neil!

[@fredbear72ify]

Always great music to your Vlogs if only we knew what it was. What a wonderful time the family had in beautiful surroundings

[@charenteliving]

Thanks Fred. The music we use is always mentioned in the descriptions of our videos. Hope you can find it there!

[@rodolfogarcia4359]

Thank You 🥰

[@charenteliving]

Thanks Rodolfo!

[@claymccleery9451]

Beautiful country. Especially with the hauntingly beautiful music.

[@charenteliving]

Thank you so much!

[@eamonnohalloran2254]

Summer Memories Made of a thousand Vinettes, Family visiting, childern laughing, Trains arriving and departing, Cool river swims.reeds,green and swaying. Girls, graceful in every move. Dog overjoyed in love,, Bread retreaved from Kiosk , tasting sweet and exciting. Lavander picked for Winter projects on pillows dreaming, Notes practicing and performing.Butterflies put at ease, In stone church ringing. Friends gather ,in dappled Sun,talking Lace garden chairs gather in their own conversation. Sunflowers touch to beckon the setting Sun, While others bow their heads asleep. To await a New Day.

[@denisew1916]

An evocative poem to complement this quintessential summer memory. Thank you for sharing your own creation ✍🏻🌻🌻

[@charenteliving]

So beautiful Eamonn, thank you so much!!

[@nimuehmoon872]

....R & J...great video...😁❤...R...your flute sounded amazing in the church!...🎶

[@charenteliving]

Thank you so much, the acoustic was lovely to play in!

[@sallystites2946]

Now I understand some of the decorating choices in the guest bedroom especially the teddy bears. You prepared it with such love for your young lady visitors. What great memories you are creating for and with them. Lucy villagers to hear you in such an intimate concert venue.

[@charenteliving]

Thanks Sally. Its great to be able to share our home with our loved ones!

[@michaelflick1177]

Always a treat t0 see y0u b0th. The weather l00ked glorious.

[@charenteliving]

Thanks Michael!!

[@davidmiller-br4bu]

I have a flute in the back of my cupboard that was last played about 40 years ago …I was quite good .. hearing Robert practice reminds me I made the right career choice he’s ace 👍 ❤

[@charenteliving]

You should get it back out and enjoy a few tunes again!!

[@LaReynedEpee]

Amazing to think you can still get nervous before an appearance at your local church when you're an experienced international performer, but I suppose it's down to always wanting to deliver your best. 😊 I'm sure the folks enjoyed it immensely!

[@lisainnewzealand8461]

Yes, maybe one day he could perform in the North Island of New Zealand

[@charenteliving]

Would be wonderful!

[@charenteliving]

Nerves are always there, and funnily it doesn't get that much easier. I was so happy that people seemed to enjoy it.

[@Jane-3229]

A beautiful update of your beautiful lives ❤ thank you for sharing xx

[@charenteliving]

Thanks so much Jane!

[@adelinefinlay1582]

Beautiful!

[@charenteliving]

Thanks so much Adeline!

[@jodieshannon5033]

They make me feel

[@marquamfurniture]

These two gentlemen provide an escape from the political strife we experience daily in America.

[@charenteliving]

Aw thank you so much!

[@peterwhite9261]

I enjoyed your concert and the visit with your goddaughters. Your puppy is so sweet. The carnival and swimming looked like so much fun.❤

[@charenteliving]

Thanks Peter, so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@user-deborahp]

Bravo. Wonderful.

[@marquamfurniture]

Thank you for another beautifully moving video. I became so invested in content that I spontaneously waved goodbye to guests departing on train. What lovely lives you two live!

[@charenteliving]

So happy you enjoyed it, we are very lucky!!

[@susannahome4130]

What a lovely house and what a beautiful performance! Bravo!💜 Hey I’m Yoomi, we met on the train yesterday! I watched your video with my son, as soon as he saw your face he recognized you and said "Oh! It's Kitty's daddy!"😍When Kitty appeared on the screen, he jumped like a puppy and was so happy to see her again! Yesterday could have been an unpleasant situation, but we really enjoyed meeting you guys! Very lovely to meet you and hope you get home safely! Let me know if you come to Frankfurt, let’s have a coffee and go to flea market!( I’m a big fan of antiques and vintages too🤣)💜 Love, Yoomi

[@charenteliving]

Hello Yoomi! Thank you so much for your lovely message. Was really nice meeting you and your cute son. So sweet that he recognised us in the video :) Nice that he can keep meeting Kitty now through the video. Hopefully some day you will have a possibility to have a dog as well. Indeed, the delay was very long and unpleasant but was very delightful to meet you both. We had quite a long journey to continue back to Finland, as we had some more delays in the trains. We were super tired after the trip but now full of energy again. Oh definitely, would be lovely to have a stop over next time in Frankfurt and meet for a coffee and flea markets! Have a sunny and relaxing weekend!

[@jackiewallace6588]

Have you also thought about making lavender wands? There are KZbin tutorials & they would be easy to post. Very much enjoy your videos.

[@charenteliving]

I have looked them up and they are beautiful, definitely will try them! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@charmees6637]

The Flute is such a beautiful instrument and you play it beautifully ❤

[@charenteliving]

Thank you so much!

[@jamesgraham9369]

Fantastic pkaying in what I heard and saw. Nice to hear you didn't forget your Irish roots in your performance❤.

[@charenteliving]

Thanks James, glad you enjoyed it!

[@florencecampana1515]

❤😊👏👏

[@charenteliving]

Thanks Florence!

[@maryo629]

If you want to propagate your lavender plants, I understand it's easy to do this from cuttings. There are youTube videos on this. Lovely music.

[@charenteliving]

Thanks so much Mary, will have a look!!

[@tadatadatube]

Beautiful home. Very talented. Thank you.

[@charenteliving]

Oh thank you so much.

[@figencebe9287]

beautiful goddaughters, nice concert 👏👏👏

[@charenteliving]

Thanks so much!

[@lisainnewzealand8461]

Always look forward to your vlogs, love your channel, been with you both since the start of your channel. xo from Whakatane, New Zealand

[@charenteliving]

Thanks so much Lisa. So happy to have you with us!

[@charisoutofTexas]

You are creating such precious memories with your goddaughters. Your concert was a lovely gift to your community.

[@charenteliving]

Thanks so much Char!!

[@celiaellen3408]

Beautiful performance!

[@charenteliving]

Thanks so much Celia!!

[@nativetexson]

👏👏👏👏

[@charenteliving]

Thanks Glen!

[@jodieshannon5033]

I really enjoy your videos /style

[@charenteliving]

Thanks Jodie!

[@lynnmk2384]

Beautiful music

[@charenteliving]

Thanks Lynn!