Our French Road Trip + Massive Oak Beams Arrive!

An urgent last-minute trip to Paris from our chateau in Brittany, and our oak beams arrive! AD: To get your arrangement go to the Rose Forever shop: bit.ly/3JCHaeD
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[@OurFrenchChateau]

Important! If you haven't already, please don't forget to subscribe and hit the like button. Lincoln's goal is to reach 1 million subscribers so he can get some gold teeth and a miniature donkey.

[@lindabaker2905]

How about gold leaf 😇

[@corricatt]

🤣😅😂

[@anitab7997]

😂

[@ritaderuysscher3535]

😂

[@HelenGarlick]

Excellent! 😂

[@jdrew5367]

There’s a kitty that doesn’t want you to leave Amanda.😂 Poor Lincoln stuck at home getting aerial views for us. He had all the dogs and all the château kitties to keep him company and the donkeys. Those beams are beautiful. Thank you for taking us along to Paris very enjoyable.

[@JR-kz2xn]

Cat peeing in your suitcase. Had me laughing out loud. Glad to see I am not the only one this has happened to. And the "anonymous" photo was hilarious. Cats will be cats and I love them. They can certainly be a pain in the *ss but their shenanigans bring many laughs and much joy, so they are well worth every struggle. Thank you again for taking them in and providing them with such a beautiful home and life.

[@wendyyoung1897]

😂😂😂😂

[@joanrojas9084]

Your story telling is just so entertaining! The composition of your shots, the editing of your video, the music - just perfection - all. The cat, the pee, the confidentiality disguise - Lincoln’s boredom - his beer crawl - all hilarious! I love Paris - but I couldn’t wait to get back to Brittany! Hahaha! Yes, nice beams. Can’t wait to see Lincoln hoist ‘em up like nobody’s business. Jeesh! What will you do with your time when it’s all done!

[@patriciasimons1873]

Well said

[@rvaprep]

Love the scenery in Paris. Don’t forget that May 8, 2024 is World Donkey Day, they will love some extra treats. Take care, Ralph Rocchiccioli

[@adjesprangers3738]

Thank you for the site-seeing of Paris, it was wonderfully filmed (as you always do). Hope you will have 2 million subscribers, so Lincoln can have some diamond teeth!

[@lindahaines9299]

Cat pee🎉… take that as a love note 😊! The cat wants you to stay! ❤

[@davidmata5080]

Awesome! A new video. Oh no what a Cat -ashtrophe ;-) Beautiful scenery on the drive.. Whoa! A rest stop on steroids . The French version of Buccees. Poor Lincoln what a tough time for him. Those oak beams are impressive. Another great video! Thanks for all the beautiful views, the humor and the donkey, cat, dog and even cow sightings.

[@lindabaker2905]

😂

[@evam4536]

plus the lovely music overlay 🥰

[@Tretz624]

That place looks just as good as Buc-ee’s but on a smaller scale.

[@holywatermama]

The rest stop looks like the equivalent of a Buccee's in the south.

[@joleneparrish]

I was thinking, "It's a Buc-ees!!" A rest stop where you can even buy Christmas gifts!

[@Tretz624]

I’m sure Amanda has never experienced Buc-ee’s. But that place looks as good in a much smaller space. Wow! I wouldn’t mind checking it out.

[@anagoncalves6335]

It was dificult to see the Licons pain when you were gone...my god!😂

[@jodieshannon5033]

Looks like Lincoln was having a good time

[@suejames6808]

First of all… Good luck with the ‘gold teeth’ and ‘minature donkey’ wish list, Lincoln…. I am doing my best… telling people to watch this channel 🙏🤞… and writing another enthusiastic comment again (avid new subscriber… Sue(uK)…who has watched ALL of the videos….you’re welcome!!!😂… This episode of two locations… Paris, with your daughters… and Lonely Lincoln… beer drinking in Brittany… was a fun idea… and I enjoyed both’ locations… and the usual dry and humourous commentary from Amanda …priceless 😄….including the’ at has just peed in my suitcase’ with heavily disguised perpetrator…and Lincoln’s promotion masterclass… with voices’off !!😆…The only downside was….It was Not Long Enough!!!….But the parting shot of those marvellous home grown beams arriving…was a fore taste of renovation footage to come 👏👏….Here’s to That 🍸🍸🍾….Sue

[@hubertl75]

"I am trying to pack my suitcase and my cat just peed in my suitcase. That's just delightful." LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[@joanmason3379]

the beautiful trees in your garden loved going on the journey to paris glad to see lincoln resting

[@toddekstrom7963]

Don’t worry, you are not missing anything with the USA highway stops. With any luck, the water fountain may work. And for excitement, a child disappears hourly.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

🤣

[@loridavis-sandoval2878]

Someone has a new drone😂 also the cat pee was in the shape of a cat!

[@Dejavue2023]

Funny story about a trip to Europe, my sister realized that her cat peed in her luggage when her luggage was delivered to our cruise cabin, that suitcase cruised on the balcony throughout the med but we also discovered it peed on her clothes and was first noticeable when in Venice elevator with a group of people going to the top of the tower... it was so embarrassing when everyone in the elevator you could here all the sniffing of noses. After that I kept my distance from my sister until she had all her clothes washed. LOL Cats don't like it when you leave!

[@binalavery836]

France is so beautiful! ♥

[@bevcrabtree6519]

thank you for taking us along your trip ...i really enjoyed it .. i love your videos

[@wendystephens1681]

So excited to see your video pop up today!! ❤

[@cindylenie794]

Chestnuts in blossom! What a delight!

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Love the scenery in Paris and your road trip. So sorry about your cat peeing in your suitcase. Definitely a sign they don’t want you to leave them 😹😹😹😹😹Thanks for sharing your adventures with us 😍😘

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

Nice to see Paris again.and both of you of course.😀❤️❤️

[@annbrosnan8586]

You always make me laugh out loud (although not at the cat pee!). I love the take on your sponsors as well; such a different angle to take! Those beams look seriously big so look forward to seeing them in situ and yes, definitely love the French motorway services.

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

Thanks for making me smile every time you post Amanda ❤

[@michelesauret7779]

Toujours un agréable moment passé en votre charmante compagnie : belles images de Paris et de Bretagne et beaucoup d'humour ❤

[@beverlysnow9315]

Cats know just the right moment to make their presence (and impact) known. You just have to take a step back and figure out what other luggage you can use. Then you can chuckle. So sorry.

[@wenDesigner]

Poor Lincoln, I literally feel his loss! ❤😂

[@janlafournaise6505]

Beautiful as usual. You have the best videos. I always look for yours especially.

[@lisac1110]

You had great weather for the trip 😊 beautiful views 😊 lincoln took advantage having a alone day 😊 good for him 😊 all the best 😊❤

[@FrinkyBaby]

Your French rest stop reminded me of Buc-ee’s, a Texas based chain that is slowly creeping across the southeastern US.

[@janetvroom9033]

Except instead of baguettes and cassoulet it’s barbecue and the wall of jerky. lol. Not to mention the 30 foot tall Buckee the Beaver inflatables outside at the corners of the building.

[@paulcarfantan6688]

@@janetvroom9033 So Buckee is a beaver ? Interesting. Must be a new chain, I`ve never heard of them. Also instead of Madeleines, it must be twinkies. Easy choice for me ...I don`t like twinkies, also I`m a little biased since I`m French Canadian, lol. But I love the U.S.

[@AtlantaGarden]

I was in a highway rest stop on the French highway about 15 years ago and don't remember it being that good - apparently rest stops everywhere [including th US] are upping their game. Laughed out loud at the cat in disguise, and at the sorrowful music playing while Lincoln drank his beer alone [funny, not funny? I'm sure he was fine... ]

[@EdmunddelaRiviere]

Glad to see Lincoln finally got to enjoy a mancation.

[@SuzanneBaruch]

I made the mistake of watching this video without my contact lenses and thought there were a bunch of cats in the field at 6:18. I was unsurprised by the number of them 😂

[@susanconway3738]

LOL!!! You must be referring to the colony of feral tuxedo cats that showed up in their pasture. Really big ones. Very robust. 😉😁

[@wendyyoung1897]

@@susanconway3738😂😂😂😂

[@lisahall9430]

Cats are naughty aren’t they , Paris looked beautiful, you are brave to drive round Paris, I would be too scared! 😊

[@rowandowland1391]

Hi, was the roadside stop in Brittany? When in Brittany last year desperately looking for a stop we were told the reason for there being no toll / autoroutes and roadside stops was because way back in 1532 Anne de Bretagne abdicated Brittany to France through her marriage to King Charles VIII upon the condition that no toll shall ever be levied on either road or bridge. Thus almost 500 years later it’s impossible to find a decent stop of the kind found everywhere else across France. If it’s not true it’s a good story… M&R

[@paulaskoog8532]

Love the “in”CAT”nito mystery cat. And Lincoln always makes me laugh when you are away. Thanks for the smiles❤

[@paulinelogan1400]

Poor Lincoln at least there is plenty to get on with and he has all the pets to keep him company ❤

[@angieflaming9029]

I look forward to watching out for a new video..

[@GGLEGO]

The rest stops/gas stations in my county (Finland) are also basically supermarkets/cafés/fast food restaurants/clothing stores, too, nowadays! F1 is an interesting sport, my countrymen excel in it... (Mika Häkkinen, Kimi Räikkönen, Nico Rosberg - whose father is also a famous Finnish driver), Heikki Kovalainen... there's so many.)

[@user-jq3yn6wp1l]

Ahhhh Paris, auto stops and MALTEASERS. Next year! Can’t handle Olympics before or after. Thanks for the lovely trip with you and your girls.

[@jovee9159]

Paris is beautiful. There is so much to see and do. Thanks for sharing.

[@user-mk4kf4uu1c]

I enjoyed your video today, it was just too short!! The footage of Paris is great, could have watched that all day, and the rest area was the best convenience shop I've seen in a long time. Keep up the good work.

[@robertstaas9314]

Well, that was exciting!

[@carolyncastino7498]

I think I. Ight have been in that same restaurant stop last year. Almost bought the yellow rain jacket cause I liked it better than the one I brought on the trip! First experienced European rest stops 10 years ago on the Italy trip! My goodness!!! Then the sophistication of France is outstanding. just returned from Spain and found the rest stops almost up there too…clothes, gifts, food! South a difference from the US

[@cathyblackhall5237]

Most British ones are like that now😊

[@janmccann8081]

Poor Lincoln. 😢😊

[@janeharris6925]

Those are some beams😊 he’s got there!

[@donnashekey352]

Enjoy your life so much. Thanks for sharing!

[@miroslawarokitnicka3]

Love your videos, all of them. What a beautiful place you live in.

[@sonjapapst5563]

So beautiful, at home and in Paris!

[@DIYKarin]

Hey Amanda I missed you! Do you go back to 2 videos a week? That would be lovely 🎉

[@denisew1916]

I loved this vlog so much I’ve watched it twice already. The 🌹🌹🌹 look glorious, must look them up.

[@jmfs8738]

So glad for your jaunt to Paris! Good to have special time with your daughters at every opportunity. 😊 I hope you picked up some more beautiful kitchen cookware, cuz those waiting beams sure look ominous!

[@gayejani350]

Yes! I sure enjoyed this video! Beautiful sights of Paree, cat showing YOU she’s not pleased you’re leaving and dear Lincoln who we all love, enjoying his leisure time. You guys are ‘simply the best!’😍🇨🇦

[@lisaburke6331]

I look forward to your videos every week and this one was exceptional. Loved it! Thanks for sharing.

[@tamaracummins1859]

My Husband and I still talk about how great the Vending machine coffee was at the Total Rest Stops! Probably 20 years ago.

[@robbiemoriarty7499]

Thanks for taking me along for the ride.

[@tenajones2841]

Went to Paris for my only trip to Europe (so far) in 2012 with two girlfriends. Best trip ever, thanks for the reminder of my favorite city.😊 Oh, I don’t believe Lincoln was too lonely, not with beer, animals and a beautiful homestead! 🎉

[@janeingram7331]

Your vlog inspired me to see if I could find a French deli in Philadelphia. Being a former New Yorker I have never adjusted to the non-international customs in PHL. Not one. PHL is the most uncultured city I have ever lived in. On top of everything else, they have no taste buds here. Must drive to NY if I really want GOOD food. Haven't been to France in a while. I did go regularly when my friend, Christian Bodiguel, was the head chef on the Orient Express. Ate at his home regularly. One night he prepared 4 different entrees that he served on train. Meal started at 8pm and ended at 4am. Calvados in between, new wine with each meal. Don't remember too much after that. Unfortunately, he passed away at 68 in 2019. He spoiled my taste buds for the rest of my life. Really enjoy all your vlogs. Thanks. Jane, Philadelphia

[@denisew1916]

What a great memory, thanks for sharing.

[@lisadurban3525]

I think Lincoln was silently loving a chance to rest a little.

[@susanamann1806]

Our rest stops can not compare. Wow!

[@corricatt]

Amanda, you are always so entertaining, but I think Lincoln stole the show with his "innocently" admitting his forgetfulness. 😉 Then the one and only lonely beer in each location, Dude! bring a cooler, your on vacation!!! 😂🤣 Amanda, may I suggest a vlog your next Paris trip stopping at statues and "touristy" old stuff and explain to us envious American Chateau wannabes what we could find there? P.S. I volunteered at the Big Cat Rescue Augmented Reality Zoo, at a Westfield Mall in Plantation, Florida.. I had NO idea Westfield was that huge!!!

[@dianegriffith3006]

Me neither!

[@rbelu1]

French guy here 😃You must admit that you pick up one of the fanciest rest stop of the country with a mini supermarket in it. Cause, according to most of French people, food and coffee on rest stops are usually below average and prices are usually really high ( around 50% more exprensive than in a normal store). In Paris nobody refers to Westfield when we talk about this mall, it's just "Les Halles", because the mall replaces the old biggest fresh food market of Paris names "Les Halles de Paris".

[@atomicrancher3745]

Good grief! We must have been practically standing next to one another when taking photos of the mounted horse brigade last Monday. That was something to see. It was such a nice day. Did you notice almost half the riders were female? Would have been great fun to meet you and say hello.😊

[@BirdieSeven]

I, like so many other subscribers, want more! Absolutely LOVE the music, dry wit, scenery and honest, day to day living. And..which F1 driver (or team principal), does your daughter have the biggest crush on? My middle son got to attend last week’s Miami F1, to see Lil Lando(that’s what I call him), get his first win. Thank you for sharing your beautiful journey with us.

[@user-fc9tg5fo4b]

Always fun to join your family.

[@ellenbryant7679]

Hi Amanda, Thank You so much for taking us with you to Paris! The Rest Stop are WOW Awesome!!! Goodness those BEAMS are MASSIVE!! Have a Great Day!

[@carynhammond4890]

Now we know where Lincoln purchased his lovely striped shirt. :)

[@user-op2vi3nu2m]

Looks like living the good life to me!! 😅

[@RonRobertson-lafrance]

You made driving through Paris seem not that bad. I've avoided it like the plague, taxi rides make me think it's awful to drive there. Funny (at least in retrospect) about that cat! Very nice oak beams. I just came back from a drive down to the Berry region (Indre et Creuse departments), and you're right about those rest stops!

[@marciadynes7628]

Thank you for sharing your humor every time love it !😀🌞

[@arancel23]

As usual, every scene looks unreal. The colors are so vibrant! And I love how Enzo and Guava are always happy in every episode.

[@cherylreid9165]

I can no longer travel, so the view of Place Dauphine always brings me great joy. (We used to stay on Ile St Louis and the area is so familiar and heart warming.) Thank you!

[@grantlingley1385]

Poor Lincoln, having to fend for himself all alone! LOL, I could be wrong but I think he could possibly have been enjoying the day! Giggle! Oh, I am a huge F1 Fan as well so really enjoyed your FIA visit.

[@user-wi4es9tc7x]

Thank you for the beautiful trip to Beautiful Paris ❤

[@creolelady182]

Love that floor mural inside the shopping mall

[@syllb7234]

hie from Rennes. Welcome in Brittany ...

[@stknmggs1788]

So good! You’re my favorite

[@kathyeyesopen4078]

Your videos are always so beautiful. France really is so vivid and pretty in spring. Can’t wait to see the continuation of work being done on the cottage. There is another young couple who remind me of you and Lincoln, working on their own to rebuild their chateau and gardens, called “Growing in France”. I don’t think they live near you but I think you would enjoy their channel and their projects. Take a look if you can. ❤❤❤

[@peterwhite9261]

Oh dear, stinky suitcase. Who needs a litter box when you have a suitcase! Many years ago we lived in an apartment with a separate laundry. It was up and down stairs and a bit of a walk. I had just finished washing all of the bed linens, comforter and all and made the bed. I turned away for a few seconds when I saw the cat run out of the room. She peed on the bed, and it went right through. We had to buy a new mattress afterward. The joy of pets! We love them, though. Lincoln, drowning his sorrows, was hilarious. That was a neat rest stop. The mall is amazing. I won't go in malls. I have a fear I wouldn't make it out if something happened. It is always nice to see the countryside and Paris from different videos. I always love your videos, especially your humor.❤

[@annettebrunette1402]

Ooooo, LA LA.

[@coleenwhite1634]

Does your daughter follow Michael Potts photography. He is a. British photographer who covers all the races.

[@lindabaker2905]

Great comment, I was just thinking the same.

[@cathyblackhall5237]

Actually he’s South African

[@karenschmid5465]

I don’t believe you. I don’t think Lincoln wants gold teeth or a miniature donkey. And I would say he looks like he is enjoying his solitude and some time off! 😻

[@susangladstone357]

I love it when you take us to Paris! The rest stop was soooo amazing to;)

[@Tricia888]

Always love your vlogs.

[@joannemccormick5730]

Paris is such a lovely city, and kudos to you for tackling the driving there! Anonymous kitty, hilarious! Glad everyone enjoyed their respective time off.

[@missglenellen]

Yes, the coffee stations in those stops are amazing, even too much choice! I bought one of those Bretagne rain jackets with the striped cotton lining, it comes in extremely handy in those Irish downpours. And I even found and bought a book about aromatherapy, my profession, in one of those stops!

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

The rest stops in France are so much nicer than the US. Fun trip to Paris. Love going to Paris. Those are beautiful oak beams. Lincoln looked lonely but got a good rest. xx

[@user-wf4ej9gf1y]

Beams and Paris….cant beat that

[@hanwalker7408]

I haven't been to Paris in years and you have inspired me

[@regianepadilha-kelley86]

Ayrton Senna’s helmet ❤ 🇧🇷🥹

[@nancytroiano2280]

🎉yepee happy day to me. I’ve been waiting for a new episode 😊

[@user-cs3vb6ks2v]

Ha, ha, ha... many years ago I spent the night at a friend's house before an important meeting. The next morning I found out that her sweet kitty had peed in my overnight bag all over my smart white shirt that I was going to wear to the meeting...

[@normamurray4450]

Thanks for taking us on your journey to Paris! Sorry you were so lonely and sad while the girls were away Lincoln, but hey, we have to pull up socks and persevere sometimes....no doubt they were so proud of you surviving on your own! Yep!

[@etbadaboum]

Westfield was bought by French Unibail-Rodamco and they started renaming French outlets as Westfield

[@michaelwieneke1992]

Amanda, thanks for the great video, they are always so entertaining & funny. And your editing is superb! Do hope that Lincoln survived the time while you were away in Paris, though I'm relatively confident (speaking as a husband/father myself) that he was quite content enjoying the peace and quiet. 😊

[@rydersgrand]

Oh thank goodness you’re back . I am so hooked on a weekly show .Kitty said I’ll show you , you’re not going anywhere If I piss in your suitcase. Lmao 😂 . I can hear you saying a F bomb from here . Paris is just fabulous, I have only been once but you make me want to pack a bag . I do get intimidated by not being able to speak French.

[@briansears6449]

Great sound track!

[@mauricepowers3804]

Beautiful video❤

[@susannejohnson6904]

I know, I was just in Barcelona and there was a Westfields right down the street from us. They are everywhere.