Work resumes on the CHATEAU cottage for the cat!?

[@davidbutler1666]

I have been trying to put my finger on what sets your blogs apart from other chateau channels, and it isn't your content despite the fact that your property is beautiful and your videos are well made. I think that the reason I watch your posts is the quality of your commentary. I love how natural you are, and your dry wit. The fact that you are nice to animals and that you seem to really like one another is reassuring too.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks :) Glad you’re enjoying.

[@myownlittlehouse471]

I watch about 10 French chateaux channels and just found yours. Delightful! I'm binge watching from the beginning. It's fun to see a pair of Americans. Really enjoying it very much!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks! There are 10 other chateau channels?! 😂

[@myownlittlehouse471]

@@OurFrenchChateau , yes, so many! I try to limit myself. I watch folks in France. One guy has an old abandoned mill, rather than a chateau. I do enjoy your humor :)

[@debraneilands1118]

They are called window cremone locks xx

[@millcitymercantile]

I’m so glad I subscribed to this channel. The pets alone makes it worth while. The humans come as an added bonus.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks Bernard!

[@lylalamb1588]

“So in order to start preparing the space for the cat...” I totally get it.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😺

[@Anoupou]

5:17 Le système de fermeture de vos fenêtre s'appelle "serrure à crémone" et le morceau que vos montrez et une "gâche fixe".

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Merci!

[@casscara]

Dramatic colors are daring but do rewarding. Loving the black.

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Love the choice of colors. You are both so peaceful even with the mountain of renovations. Yet looking out of that window at the stunning view that looks like an oil painting, it’s no wonder why you bought such a beautiful chateau. I’m cheering you on! xx

[@mauricewilliams7095]

The window hardware for your cremone or "espagnolette" latch /locking system is called a "gâche fixe" or fixed latch. Also sometimes refered to as a loqueteau. Thank you for sharing your exciting if arduous and inspiring adventure, Your renovations are beautiful.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks :)

[@bethcervenka1813]

Also called a Cremone bolt locking system

[@snun1772]

I love your sense of humor as you tackle projects!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks :)

[@karencurley4293]

You guys are funny! Plus I love your chateau, and really like watching all your renovations! Thanks for sharing!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@ellaaltman2137]

BRAVO Enzo, big handsome boy! As for Mimi, she will certainly be the site inspector on every aspect of her new niche and, though she won't say, is grateful for this effort on her behalf! Power tools - demolition's best friend! Grateful that you all have had some rain! Merci for the peek at what's happening and a bientot!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks so much :)

[@maggiegray1698]

I'm a newbie here and I love it. Such low-key footage. No parties thank goodness. Just hard graft where you appreciate what you have at the chateau. The paint colours are very different and exciting. And your love of animals lifts my spirits because I love them too.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks for watching :)

[@radicalmama135]

Oh the parties on that other one 😮 am I the only one who is tired?

I don't know why but you're by far my favourite "chateau channel" :)

[@cherylmomof2boys]

Same and I watch a couple others. This one has jumped to the top of my short list. :)

[@susieq6452]

I’m glad I’m not the only person that fixes buildings for cats to inhabit! I took an old hog barn that had been empty for 30 years & remodeled it into a bunk room for cats! They had heat & air conditioning bunk beds, carpeting, windows, & a cat door for the summertime! Out in the country there is always a stray in need of a loving home along with a spay or neuter job! I love watching all of your progress it looks fabulous!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Wow - that sounds amazing!

[@MsYingyang2]

The paint colors are so attractive. I like them very much. This room has so much character including the moulding framing that Lincoln installed.

[@michaelw.8614]

Lincoln is so talented and you both have tons of ambition. Enjoyed the vlog...

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Travelling_Jonoberries]

What makes this channel better - great episodes- great background music - Amanda and Lincoln are to die for - The animals make great viewing with their frolicking adventures. Great region in France, overall a top channel compared to what is on YT - thank you Amanda and Lincoln for allowing us to join your life adventures. Certainly now planning a trip to spend at least 2 months exploring these areas of France 🇫🇷 cheers Brad N Denise be safe 👍😇

[@kathyweiner6392]

I too am new to your channel and enjoying every bit. One suggestion I will make is to oil the iron window hardware as you go about refinishing them and removing the years of coated paint. It will protect the finish and give you a wonderful patina as time goes on. Are you keeping a log book as to what you did on each project? Then make a maintenance log as well. The goal should be to have a fine tuned Chateau Estate that will last for years to come. Cheers!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks for the tip! I love the log book idea 💡

[@Cenepk101]

Very sophisticated color palette, you have. Very good, classicist’s eye. Love it. And I consider myself a colorist. Did that work for decades.

[@Cenepk101]

Of course- I’m in SE USA. Color palettes are dependent on the light. That’s why one sees stronger color in say- Mykonos. You are doing a beautiful job !

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks!

[@rhondathomas7952]

For his efforts I think Lincoln deserves a big tool all his own. Enzo is such a sweet boy!! Mimi will love her new space. Maybe some day she will join you inside. Love the paint colors you chose. Can’t wait to see the completed paint job! Good job on the molding!!!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😂 Thanks :)

[@doriskuhberger8559]

Thank you for sharing. That is fantastic about the window locks. Love the design on it. The other ones on the window would look nice once the paint has been stripped. Love and Blessings to you all. Doris 🇦🇺🦘

[@galetaxera7474]

It’s everything about your channel that makes it my new favorite! I resonate with your good taste!You and Lincoln are a great couple, the personalities of the cats, dogs, donkeys, the chateau, tree lined drive, out buildings and of course the fabulous walled garden ( love the bones). Was interested that you moved from San Francisco. I was born and lived on the same property in Northern California 62 of my 64 years. We moved out of state in 2020. Hope down the way you will share a bit of kitchen creativity with us,if you are still in love with cooking. Just wanted to thank you for sharing your beautiful home adventures and fur babies with all of us💛.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks for the lovely words Gale :)

[@machellep1]

May I suggest putting some wood hardener before replacing the parts so it doesn’t happen again. It appears there is some wood rot from water maybe. The black is daring, but it will be lovely. Can’t wait for the reveal . As far as my research goes the bolt catch has no name, it’s part of the bolt hardware. Closest I’ve found is they are end glides or bolt catches. Or strikes. One site calls them top and bottom stops or sockets

[@daisylovelock9553]

Love the black too. Been a favourite through the years for Châteaux as they were the only ones who could afford it originally! The trend in the larger ones was to use it on the skirting boards to allow the rooms to " float". Fantastic choice.

[@stephriggs68]

I like the paint choices. The window hardware is beautiful when it’s cleaned up. I love your channel 😊

[@natalierivera5997]

Your tree lane is spectacular!

[@scarlettclark9775]

I so enjoy watching your channel. The black is going to be gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!

[@jocquemorrison9785]

Enjoy your channel and all your adventures. Your renovations are very realistic. Lincoln is so unflappable. Keep the videos coming. Greetings from Arizona USA 🇺🇸

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks so much!

[@erint2419]

Love the black!! One of my favorite gardening YT people is The Impatient Gardener. She uses black in her garden spaces, and that led me to using it more and more in the house. Turns out black is a grounding color and I'm using it in each room (sometimes it's just having the radiator painted black). Anyway, love that you are "bold" and using black. The room is probably done by now, but I've been binging from the start in between working on our 1927 NJ Bungalow. My husband and I are so enjoying your channel!!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks so much! I watch that channel too:) I love black - people think it's new and trendy but has been used for hundreds of years!

[@birdnana]

You are good people. I love those who care for animals ❤️

[@marinaroper6922]

There is another Chanel people that they may know all about château windows, two guys, mom, dad, and nephew doing a lot work themselves with some help lately. I seen doing lots of paint striping, and working with the windows hardware. The Chanel is Escape To The Dream, Restoring The Château. It’s the Château De Lalacel ( I don’t really know how to spell the name of Château). I hope that can help you. They are from Britain, they seem to be really nice. Good luck.

[@rochellenowik9875]

Many of us viewers are Chateau renovation junkies and I was going to suggest the same channel for window repair. Terry has done a wonderful job on many of the windows in his once abandoned chateau. I find it funny that the Brits all refer to the window hardware as window furniture.

[@Lilly-iy3ob]

The moulding looks stunning. Also the cottage is so cute. Lol...Simone holding the tool!!

[@nikkorain680]

Bravo Enzo !!!

[@nigelirmamaher5811]

I really enjoy your vlogs. And like so many chateau owners,I can see you’re very busy,so videos aren’t as frequent as Iwould like. But that’s okay. I like your personalities and how you and Lincoln work together. I look forward seeing you work on the new guest room and Mimi’s cottage. Yes, funny that she gets her own place.😉

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thank you so much!

[@maryland8532]

Amazing progress and the beam in the cottage looks like a BIG project.

[@creativecottage6137]

Love the colours, the guys doing up La lacelle brings back to life the window furniture, have word Lincoln they may help you.

[@dianalewis8548]

Momi's cottage will look great once all the junk is out. She is so sweet. Some funny phallic scenes with that drill🤣 Got to laugh amid the reno. Love the colour choices for salon. And the rain finally. Yeah. Stay safe and happy new week.

[@rt3box6tx74]

Glad you brought up Lincoln's pose. I can just see it as the promo for the screw museum. 😊

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😂

[@Harpiegirl123]

Love your chateau

[@carolpaget9587]

You should check out Chateau de la salle Terry one of the owners has totally restored windows using wood hardner and wood filler.Love your laid back attitude and sense of humour and good luck with renovating your lovely chateau.

[@cferguson3368]

Their chateau also has similar windows latches. They may know of a source.

[@laquerisma]

Your chateau seems to be the perfect size. Not so big that it is massively daunting. Just "right". I would love longer episodes, though...more of a good thing.

[@nb5871]

Lucky Mimi she gets her very own cottage!🥰

[@carolthomson8608]

As she deserves! Precious Mimi!

[@flowergalpower2681]

I think it's wonderful what your doing for the cat. I would do the same for a animal. My cat has her own bedroom . It's all set up for her comfort.

[@annlyon.2040]

My cat sleeps on the floor. That’s her comfy spot. 😆

[@nimuehmoon872]

....great job Lincoln...❤👍

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thank you! 😃

[@michaelwieneke1992]

Love the videos, everything about them. But I have to say that I tune in primarily to watch Lincoln. What a handyman he has become. He is also highly entertaining, with a great sense of humor & timing. Keep it up guys!

[@susanm8957]

Love your color choices, can't wait to see it done!

[@meankitty1333]

Awe love you are making a place for Mimi ❤️❤️❤️

[@claudiamann7111]

Great job Enzo. The renovations look great and can't wait to see what you do with the cottage. Mimi is such a beautiful cat. I have one that could be her sister.

[@jonimarchese7655]

How exciting it is for Enzo to be able to climb the stairs, black is always risky, but I think it's going to look just fine with the cream color. I can't wait to see what you will do with Mimi's cottage. Thanks for sharing. Love from NY.

[@pNo415]

That black is so lux!

[@vintagemoss9578]

Love the colour choice and love watching your videos. 😄

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bfox5767]

That window hardware is beautiful. Since you're looking for more I am guessing some of your windows are missing theirs. Thank you for another fun video!

[@caronich]

Another enjoyable video!😁🥰

[@juancarlosmendivilbuzon2850]

qué maravilla ver que tan duro trabajo os compensa con la enorme satisfacción de saber que estáis dando nueva vida a una casa de muchos años de historia. Los cierres de ventana que tenéis ahí son " fallebas" en España. Creo que en Francia se les conoce como "espagnolettes" ya que fue un invento español muy apreciado en la construcción durante los siglos XVIII y XIX en Francia, y norte de Europa. Felicidades por apirtar nueva savia a Europa. Gracias.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Gracias!

[@robbiemoriarty7499]

Love your color combo

[@veroniquefarge2241]

No black!!! Please IT doesnt t Suit a Chateau! You make such a beautifull Renovation! And so much Work! Thank you for sharing

[@lindamounts2193]

The color scheme is extremely contemporary for a chateau. If they are to be guest rooms, this might not be what they want.

[@doggiesable1]

Love the color 🦚

[@Eileen1319]

We enjoy watching your videos

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Glad you like them!

[@georgiadrescher5645]

I've signed up for your channel a couple of weeks ago and love your renovation progress and your narration including your music choices. One thing that puzzles me is that I've never seen your kitchen or heard of any renovation plans for it. Being s former chef and having a family to cook for, I would expect this room to be a top priority.

[@espnmk]

Hi Guys great work i'm a little behind but i am following along love the hard work you both are putting into your amazing "money pit" lol. playing along doing research to answers you already probably have. so what i have learned from a little research the locks and bolts on windows are "Espagnolettes have a drop-hang lever to operate the bolt" , much like the handles on the back of trucks. and the other type is ''Cremone bolts use levers, knobs and thumb turns accompany either of the latter depending on the cremone bolt". thanks for sharing the bill will in the mail...

[@justjane3536]

Window Cremone Bolt is the whole assembly the small piece you are looking for is Cremone End Socket.

[@wjm6749]

The color you picked is very nice!

[@jayneturnbull5041]

Enjoyed the vlog, lucky Mimi and how good is your three legged dog getting up the stairs.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks Jayne :)

[@rayn8740]

Mimi has a great space. Hopefully someday after Mimi no longer needs it, it will make a smart little gîte.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Yes, for sure!

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

I love the colours , tick

[@patcutler2823]

I love your video you make it so interesting you and Lincoln work so hard but the finished project is beautiful love your humour and all your animals from canada

[@jancioffi56]

Love your vlogs. Your sense of humor is very funny!

[@dawnbarnes8729]

I would imagine that the window hardware was sold as a complete set. It’s probably hard to find different pieces. Love the paint colors. Great work on taking out that horrid half wall in the cottage. ❤️😊

[@tuhesse]

Maybe you can take a pic of the window attachment, and google image search for it. Love Mimi's cottage. I'd stay there! lol

[@esmeviljoen7893]

Love the Black and cream 💕😍

[@barbibaumgartner6229]

Love your videos! Wish they were more frequent! ❤️

[@melanies734]

I looked the parts up and they are called antique window bolt stops, and yours are beautiful! Hope this helps. (Sadly I have no idea what they're called in France.) Update: also called cremone keepers..

[@korbygleed7209]

Cremone bolt ?

[@1234OopsyDaisy]

Talk about over engineering ! that bar could withstand a massive earthquake 😂

[@OurFrenchChateau]

🤣

[@frankbosboom6993]

Hi fooks, to avoid a lot of work getting lots of paint from the Cremona locks I have seen others putting these metal parts in a wood burner so it will burn of the paint. This will do no dammage to them and as said saves a lot of work so faster to come to painting them in the colour you want. Best regards, Frank from Purmerend the Netherlands.

[@beverlymurray6554]

I love watching your videos! I am so excited to see the progress on your chateau. It is beautiful and so is Mimi’s cottage. It would make a wonderful apartment. Have you ever thought of sharing some cooking videos since you are a chef? Bev in Colorado

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks Bev! Yes, thinking of cooking videos at some point :)

[@beverlymurray6554]

@@OurFrenchChateau Yay!

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

I hope Mimi approves all of your renovations in the cottage 🤣🤣🤣

[@OurFrenchChateau]

I hope so too!

[@wandakoehorst8734]

Terry & Ash of Chateau de la Lacelle removed all the paint and cleaned all the window closing parts. They all work again. Ask them

[@michelleb6409]

I love Mimi's cottage, it will be such a great place to stay. Not sure about the matt black, thought it as going to be a blue colour when you were stirring it. Will have to wait and see.

[@wmomente]

Love Mimi’s cottage -

[@daynight4902]

BEST TO YOU

[@Leed216]

I thought Mimi’s cottage was going to be for a mother’s suite. My mom’s grandma’s name is Mimi. Also i have heard of folks removing paint from window hardware and hinges by soaking for hours in an old croc pot (ie one you don’t cook in any more). Not sure if they are around in France, but maybe at a brocante. I know you are short of the window hardware piece but maybe take one with you on brocante outings and ask what they are. Love the mat black on the panelling.

[@brienmcnally1960]

Hello. What a project ! Just a thought. I realize you use what's on hand to fix things but consider getting bronze colored screws for your window hardware eventually. The ones you used to fix the bottom catch don't look right. Try a round headed bronze screw when you restore all your hardware. Really admire your dedication and good taste.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Yes, Lincoln was admonished (in a nice way) after he put the screws in ;)

[@brienmcnally1960]

@@OurFrenchChateau lol

[@valeriejohnson5283]

Just think of it as one LESS thing on your 'honey do' list.😂😂🥂You really like all those dark paints/colors.

[@reillybb1]

Lucky Mimi!

[@jackieboudreaux6339]

Are you going to wallpaper the inside trim of the wall? I love your affinity of dark paint.

[@rebeccafrancis8227]

There are a couple of Chateau channels that might can help you with the latches you need. One is The Pethericks and Stephanie Jarvis at LaLande. Good luck!

[@alicelawless4393]

Love your channel. Have been binge watching all your episodes. Do you plan to do a question/answer vlog episode? If so my questions are: What are the future plans for the chateau? How much of a Reno budget do you have eg you said you wanted to put in a pool? What did Lincoln do for a career in the States? Have you two done many house renovations together (you seem to have a lot of skills)? Have you met/conversed with any other Chateau owners eg from Bordeaux Life, Chateau Diaries eg La Londe, the Petherwicks from Chateau de la Basmaignee - Billy would be a good resource etc? What was the most expensive thing you've had to buy or fix so far? Thank you, wishing you much success and happiness, Alice from Vancouver. PS - my daughter who has no interest in Chateau's loves your animals

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks Alice - we hope to do a Q&A at some point!

[@RubyTuesdaysVintageHome]

Wow lucky mimi getting her own cottage can I move in to look after her 😅

[@maggiegray1698]

Maybe find the cremone lock ends on Ebay? They are beautiful.

[@debbieosborn9464]

Do you treat for wood worms? Seems all these old Chateaus have them. You guys are doing a great job! Love your Chateau ❤️

[@OurFrenchChateau]

We always treat for woodworm. Thanks for watching :)

[@Eric-kf6dy]

Have you considered using mirrored tiles inside the moldings? I've seen them installed in a diamond pattern using antiqued mirror. It looks much better than my explanation suggests.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

I haven't seen these...

[@ricfulton]

Lovely... but please consider using slot screws, they give a far more authentic look than these industrial phillips screws that were patented in 1932 for mass production

[@donnabaker6252]

I think you could probably find these at a Brocante! If not have you tried other Chateau owners!

[@alexisstephanelebrun3040]

It’s called either « crémone » for the whole closing pieces or a « gâche » for the bottom and top part. Good luck

[@artheis1342]

Try USA/House of Antique Hardware the bottom hardware you are asking about is called a mortise strike as per this hardware company,.

[@jackieboudreaux6339]

Ok watch Bordeaux Life 5/28/2021 shopping for crystal balls They went to a store that sells chateau hardware

[@cdoyle801]

I think the whole mechanism is referred to as a cremone bolt. The end pieces may be referred to as a strike or end guide. Not sure.

[@t.s.507]

I think the piece of hardware you're looking for is called "cache-paumelles" and the type of window hardware is called "crémones". I think a door and window salvage yard is likely to have them.

[@janpritchard8796]

Do you boil your latches in vinegar or soapy water to remove paint?

[@rogerchassignol3666]

Bonjour . Vous pouvez trouver cette quincaillerie pour fenêtre sur mano mano. Bonne journée

[@moniquevanb2433]

Love your work but why always the dark colours

[@awizenwoman]

Everyone is painting the same flavour of the month, which will be outdated in a couple of years. Grey is great fr external to match the stonework, but very cold and same--ish the interiorm Much preferred the existing paint scheme.