New Lives in the Abandoned Chateau: I Escaped to do DIY in the Sun

[@maisonjournals6007]

Oh that was so funny, I hope to see more of monty and his progress on his purchase!! He is clearly very realistic, the stumble at the beginning was perfect. ThAnk you for a good laugh

[@suebarnes7881]

I do so enjoy your sense of humour. Thank you.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Glad you enjoyed it Sue 😊

[@debbiebroughton8325]

What a lovely treasure hunt and his little face when he finds his gift ❤️🇬🇧

[@mikedeman5351]

You almost 'had' me at the start! Very clever piece of satyr. You actually put into words and film something I've thought about, having viewed certain other channels - and you did it better than ever I could have done. Brilliant! Kudos . . . :)

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Mike 😊

[@banksiasong]

Beautiful, humble, and talented family with a delicious sense of humour. Go well.

[@monicariske]

I just cannot atop chuckling at your wit😆🤣😂

[@elsiegatels4060]

Hahaha! That chateau next to pizza and sushi place is a wonder! Also smiled at the treasure hunt and all the runs to finally find the present in his bed :) Your videos are my favorite bedtime stories

[@sgrvtl7183]

What a darling little boy! So expressive and knows exactly what to do!😇💙😇

[@karenreeves856]

OMG Brook, you crack me up! You've got a great satirical streak in you! Brilliant! Rebecca, your commentator role is superb! I think you both may have discovered a new calling 😉😂😉Love love love the birthday treasure hunt, the look of sheer wonder on Rafe's little face as he discovered each clue, then his present, is just so special. Happy birthday big boy!! 🥳🤩🎁🎉🎈Rebecca, I love watching you weaving. It's so soothing and relaxing. I love the work that you have on the loom at the moment, it's just the most beautiful colours and textures, and completely my aesthetic! Can't wait for the shop debut, might just have to start saving!! Exciting!! Much love and huge hugs xxx

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Karen! It's going to be a busy one next week getting everything ready for the launch but hopefully it all goes smoothly 🤞

[@instantnoodleskun9336]

I love that this channel never take itself seriously 😂💖 you guys are the best

[@LivingintheLoire]

Gotta be able to laugh at yourself 😂

[@blueyzsf]

Loved the cheeky poke at the Chateauverse! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@katiepandey5023]

You nailed it. Feeling late to the table. Love your channel. It does seem you have recreated an idyllic childhood for your boys. 🥰

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Katie! They are our driving force in all that we do here 💛

[@creativecottage6137]

Brook I spat my biscuit out thinking what theeeeee! Kinda missed you tripping up and asking for dosh! But love the norm🤣🤣🤣 crack on!

[@kerriegood1046]

Way to Go!!! This video was so clever. Appreciate the sense of humor. Wishing you much luck with the online shop. Looking forward to new videos.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Kerrie ☺️

[@cathybaggott2873]

I'm an armchair tourist now and want to thank you for the beautiful views, the entertaining send-up, the artisanal display and the heartwarming family vignette. Best budget tour ever! So many experiences packed into such a short time! May blessings fall on you and may all your work go well.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Cathy, love that review. We never want to make our films too formulaic or bloated for the sake of it. We do what we love and if others enjoy it, that's a bonus!

[@monalingan9523]

I really enjoyed this type of video. I hope your friend has great success at renovating his Château. Your weaving is glorious. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@lorassorkin]

Brilliant opening! I'm looking forward to seeing both of your art works in the online shop.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Lora 😊

[@mauricepowers3804]

What a precious boy💖💖🥳 And you weaving is so beautiful!!!!

[@janeblandford852]

Oh, the treasure hunt was so lovely and your son's reaction when finding his treasure was so precious! Your weaving is beautiful and can't wait to see the finished product. Crafts can be very therapeutic as well.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thank you Jane. Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing the finished piece too 😂. He's wanted a combine harvester for the best part of a year so it's been a long time waiting for him 😊

[@RodKrisBisdakMotovlog0627]

Wow that's really cool and interesting vidz my friend. Keep it up and more vidz to come my friend. Stay safe and healthy always.

[@ivonnevandersteen2540]

😂 that was a good one! Love your channel and your work. Looking forward to have a look in your brand new webshop. ❤ from the Netherlands

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Ivonne ☺️

[@suzieanderson1036]

PULL MY LEG! 5 mins in I recognized you! Thought it was your brother! Hee heeee.

[@LivingintheLoire]

😂😂

[@MultiCrackerjacker]

❤Right, that was brilliant! You guys are the best. The treasure hunt looked like it was really fun too! 🙋🏼‍♀️🇨🇦

[@johngrober6244]

Thank you for sharing 👍✌️🌹🤝🙋have a great weekend 🙋

[@JK-yf9sx]

Oh my goodness! That treasure hunt was wonderful. I hope you can download some stills of his joyful little face; absolutely gorgeous ☺

[@ludovica8221]

LMAO Nailed it! 🤣 I wonder which celebrity chatelain inspired that parody?

[@labradorjohnmarkl.2434]

Really amazing life adventure and is very peaceful and calming. Hope for more videos! Lovely

[@greigmercer7641]

I just love it, well done Monty and choreographer!!!

[@madisonsinger2518]

loving your videos from the US; always something insightful along with the physical work; thank you for sharing & have a great day.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Madison

[@ceferinocanibano6284]

It was very funny. You know people are interested in castles. There is nothing we can do. You've got a beautiful family and a fantastic farm. I live with my parents now because my father has Altheimer and it was too much for my mother. IT's not easy, and a bit boring but that's my life now. Thank you for sharing your life. Happy moments and struggles.

[@alisonp5472]

Love, love how you take the ‘P’just brilliant! You are both fantastic 😂

[@frankiepyke8340]

Adorable treasure hunt and such appreciation from your beautiful child ❤️

[@angunnhirth5621]

Takk!

[@suzieq2958]

DARN IT I missed the live! hope to catch you next time 💜What a lovely birthday treat your littlie had! 😊

[@cathyagain5841]

Fantastic video. Hilarious and informative. Thank you. ❤

[@PROXEIROULA]

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful!😉

[@deller6315]

OMG 😂 I've been ill and haven't smiled for days, but that chateau bit had me in stitches!! The voices were BRILLIANT!! Rebecca though could legit get paid to do documentary voiceovers!! Also, I'm a recent subscriber and I got the impression that in the future you plan to maybe rent out a building on your property for visitors and now I must know whether outdoor treasure hunts will be a service offered to guests because I was so jealous watching the little one have that adventure!! 😄

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

Lovely and relaxing for me.

[@ValorousDefined]

Just saw your restoration video, this tipped it for me to subscribe. My mum lives in france so I know what its like moving and restoring. This is brilliant! Keep up the good work

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Valorous, welcome to the channel!

[@SLloyd-qb8kt]

Your children are adorable!❤

[@meri8746]

Your weaving is lovely!

[@stephengolden1647]

Great stuff guys, Love your channel

[@MeiinUK]

Lol..... ....."New-Lives-in-the-Abandoned-Chateau:-I-Escaped-to-do-DIY-in-the-Sun".... The little boys are so big now ! :)

[@zacandsarahp]

Hilarious, well done!

[@louisepanton7344]

Good video 👌 Loved the treasure hunt 🤩 Beautiful weaves 🥰

[@davidwilson1043]

Lol, you had me there for a few minutes,

[@susannejohnson6904]

Just love your weavings.

[@Susan.I]

Your weavings are beautiful!!

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks Linda!

[@lizzyaalexis7850]

What a funny intro! I laughed the whole way through.

[@chrisbeckstrom6182]

Funny how Montague mentions tradesmen and sushi in the same breath. It's an image I can't get out of my mind.

[@sgrvtl7183]

Beautiful weaving🦋💜

[@KathysFlog]

🤣🤣🤣. Lovely to see your footage of Chauvigny. Loved your abandoned chateau bit, very comical. What happened to after the break? Great treasure hunt and what a lovely present for your son.

[@andrewbruce9669]

Hahaha I loved the spoof sketch 😂😂😂

[@LivingintheLoire]

Cheers Andrew :)

[@helenomahony6280]

Very funny 😂😅, looking forward to next week's vlog 💪

[@LivingintheLoire]

Hope to see you in the live chat!

[@KatHood]

Thanks for the chuckle 😂

[@LivingintheLoire]

Glad.you enjoyed it ☺️

[@bobbiejay2085]

Calling the French during a lunch break ... lol. Thought this new (not a) chateau owner wasn't being real with that approach. Very convincing.

[@juliemooney4115]

Wonderful....

[@sue7190]

Love the video. Made me laugh so much. 😆

[@Jana-wz7dr]

Love the treasure hunt! Your son was clearly enjoying the journey as much as the gifts at completion. Your weaving is gorgeous. Reminds me that way back when I was young I used to do rug hooking. I wonder if that will ever come back into fashion. 😁

[@LivingintheLoire]

Everything comes back into fashion! That's actually something I'd like to have a go at one day. Thanks for the comment.

[@dianam9848]

So cute! You goofballs. I am in LOVE with your family love.

[@annettesharrock1236]

Loved watching as normal😘

[@antonybrilland7058]

The living heart of Châtellerault, nice château. Have you already been to Angles-sur-Anglin ? Nice ruins over a cliff.

[@LivingintheLoire]

No, it looks great though. Thanks for the tip!

[@antonybrilland7058]

@@LivingintheLoire don't hesitate to make a tea stop next time in Châtellerault.

[@arleenfotiu6095]

:) So GREAT!!

[@gailhunt7538]

Funny 😂, love the boys ❤️

[@gokevgo2]

Brilliant 😆👏🏻👏🏻

[@vincentlebeau1014]

hahaha! very good!

[@errisgloshfan]

Very funny, Now keep an eye out for a Convent to buy and maybe start a new channel 😂

[@Susan.I]

The boys are so cute!!

[@brendaloera8751]

❤ absolutely love your sons sweater! Toggles,hood and lovely knit. Did you make it??😊

[@LivingintheLoire]

Their Great Grandma makes their knitted jumpers. They have so many. 🙂

[@georgepeachey1287]

Brilliant track n trace.. sold it off and patreons .😃😃😃. Let everyone pay for it. You should do more comedy

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thanks George. The comedy hasn't been widely well received. But I enjoy making these ones. We'll see what happens in the future.

[@MollyJoAnn]

🤣 Good stuff.

[@davideborgna4918]

Complimenti.... 👋

[@michellegarvey1]

Hahaha OMG I love you guys. The real fake tv show was very good

[@YoureNowOnTV]

The Châteauverse is a voracious beast consuming foreigner after foreigner! They should have warning signs at each entry point to France before it takes everyone. 😂 I hope the next non-click bait title will be “Want to sell your company to buy a French château?” 😊👍

[@jillianswaine4298]

I love your weaving! Can’t wait to see your shop. What resources do you recommend for learning how? I’m interested in the smaller round sizes to start. Do I need a round frame?

[@LivingintheLoire]

Hi Jilian, yes you need a round hoop which you can buy on Etsy or in a lot of craft shops (most are made of metal but that's not essential). There are lots of blogs and videos on the internet - searching modern round weaving should give you some pointers. Also have a look at @spruceandlinen on youtube. Weaving in the round is a bit more fiddly than on a straight frame if it's your first go but totally doable. Enjoy!

[@Chips273]

Best present ever

[@jean-philippelafont4577]

LOL, what's next, a home made episode of Doctor Who in the Loire ? You guys are relentless but I'm so happy for you that you could find some time to take vacation.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Well we do have some of the compost bins that look like daleks...😂

[@jean-philippelafont4577]

@@LivingintheLoire 😁

[@Dianamukusheva]

Nice weaving!

[@LivingintheLoire]

Thank you!

[@solobushcraft1]

Very good😅

[@lulubelle0bresil]

that was the most delightful clickbait EVER!!!!!!!😄

[@ЮлианаГеоргиева-д2з]

It would really suit you to be in a castle, but a real English one. They are nice.🍁🦆🐾

[@LivingintheLoire]

But think of the heating bills 😱

[@ЮлианаГеоргиева-д2з]

@@LivingintheLoire Yes, but it will be a castle that has lots of land and animals and a beautiful garden and you will have an "open house" and the castle will support itself 😊🤫 The castle will run like a well-oiled machine 🤔😉👌

[@rhondahoehne9143]

Hilarious !

[@frankiepyke8340]

Hilarious

[@pebblesmiller9026]

Hilarious ! So many affordable chateau. But running costs and lack of language skills sees many packing up and coming home. I am tried of the ebegging that is almost expected to restore or cover their costs Outrageous. And also using just brits to do the diy nit helping the local economy Anyway this was very well done and amusing

[@larrydeparis9802]

Le site web Studio Poirier est ouvert ?

[@LivingintheLoire]

It's going live next Saturday (29th Oct)

[@debbiebroughton8325]

LMAO 🤣 🤣🤣

[@Dianamukusheva]

Lol

[@originaltwyla4991]

🏆🏰❤️

[@suzieq2958]

umm...not sure that's very fair or kind to channels that have, at your own admission, boosted your subs but that being said I will repeat what I said earlier this weekend - channels are entertaining for all different reasons😊

[@LivingintheLoire]

Our channel has 100% grown organically without one shout out or mention from a chateau channel. Do not assume this is down to nepotism, like many other channels in the Chateauverse.

[@suzieq2958]

@@LivingintheLoire You misunderstand me, I meant the fact that chateau DIY (and staying at home) seems to have started the you tube ball rolling for you tubers in France... of course your channel is interesting for different reasons

[@suzieq2958]

those chateau channels led me to other channels in france which led me to yours

[@liesbethvissia8878]

😂

[@marinamarch8279]

😅

[@gersay0523]

😂😂

[@hennamelove]

Thanks for making fun of this very annoying trend to stuff the word abandoned in every vlog title. It made me chuckle!

[@markgower7163]

Cripes. You're really convincing , I had to shake myself a few times, even having met you. Have you considered going into politics......?

[@LivingintheLoire]

Just a local am-dram troupe would keep me happy Mark :)

[@suzieanderson1036]

And I was cursing you for the disgusting job you said you had! EEEEUUU

[@jpenneymrcoin6851]

ugh, that sounded like an american.