To start with I thought why watch Brian’s vlog when he is on Dan’s one? But I changed my mind pretty quick. I love your take on life Bryan. A daily dose of humour, small adventures and a keen appreciation of the important things in life (like coffee and clearing drainage channels). I think Ireland has lost a national treasure and La France has gained one.
@tishwandell2630Күн бұрын
I love Brian's videos but cannot get my husband to watch ... the chateau videos are enough for him 🤷♀️So I get to have coffee and sight see and tour France with Brian 😊
@gerardinehealyminard6984Күн бұрын
Coffee & Gnomes what more can you ask for in life😊
@margaretring312020 сағат бұрын
Agree. 😊
@dr.rebeccastout1878Күн бұрын
I think you need to start hiding gnomes in the chateau garden. See how long it takes nick and Dan to find them
@denisevincent4050Күн бұрын
MAKE IT HAPPEN! Though maybe nobody should listen to me. We had one of those gnomes in my garden when I was a child (50 years ago).
@rosemariedeschenes701323 сағат бұрын
Love that idea 😂😂😂😂😂
@tootsla125222 сағат бұрын
Ha! Love this idea!
@AllisonMetcalfPalumbo20 сағат бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂 Yaaaasssss!!!
@susannahwhitaker99414 сағат бұрын
Another lovely town, nice coffee( Thankyou) but once again it looks desolate,but as you say peace and quiet ,lovely . Take care 🤗
@chriscorbin2059Күн бұрын
One thing you notice is how clean these small towns and villages are.
@kareldelvoye8928Күн бұрын
What about the prizes for a glass of Rose? € 1,00
@snowiowl82623 сағат бұрын
These small towns are so quaint, I love them. And I too have noticed how clean they are.
@eleanorchapple877220 сағат бұрын
And empty if people generally. Unless vloggers choose not to film when people are around
@chriscorbin205919 сағат бұрын
@@eleanorchapple8772 they are working
@johumm45514 сағат бұрын
@@kareldelvoye8928 a whole freakin bottle! cheaper than coke (or is that powdery coke?)
@ludovica8221Күн бұрын
My 90 year old mum has fallen under your spell. Your enjoyment of simple things and easy going philosophy are so delightful and attractive
@avivat301022 сағат бұрын
I find it interesting how you don't ask too much out of life and yet get so much in return. I think you've discovered a wonderful secret Brian! Thank you for sharing your lovely life with us. I do appreciate the simplicity. Good food, good friends, little visits, helping others and a good cup of coffee.
@stevegrimes725722 сағат бұрын
Yes, definitely
@christinehogan1523Күн бұрын
Oh look there will be 40 of us soon,
@jmk1962Күн бұрын
😂
@maryromine7910Күн бұрын
He may cap us at 45 poor Saint Pascal may not appreciate all the back seat drivers 😂
@farmkayКүн бұрын
@@maryromine7910 45 of us in Pascal touring the French countryside 🥖🥖. Brian is coping quite well with the numbers, let's pile many more in.🎉🎉
@tishwandell2630Күн бұрын
Ssshhhh you'll spook him 😅
@BrianslifeinfranceКүн бұрын
@@christinehogan1523 terrifyingly humbling. ❤️
@stevegrimes725722 сағат бұрын
No one quite like you Brian, your easy going manner, humorous outlook, and delightful approach to everyday life makes your videos addictive. Thanks for letting me hang out with you. You’re fun to be around.
@AJB220Күн бұрын
Always happy to see your vlogs Brian. Today's reminded me of a story of a friend's mother who had 20+ gnomes stolen from her garden in England. She had to go to the police station to identify them!! Unbelievable but true!! We laughed a lot at the time!! 😂
@annettebierbaum9030Күн бұрын
🤣🤣👍
@GenaFКүн бұрын
I can imagine the police had a good chuckle too
@emilys9365Күн бұрын
I thought you were giving Brian a new joke and was looking for the punchline, haha! That's awesome!
@Omaivo2904Күн бұрын
It's a bonus that Brian is in these vlogs. I just listen to the music.
@JPRobinso9 сағат бұрын
the saxophone today was superb
@barbarap6851Күн бұрын
I enjoy how you divide your day up into jobs, a good cup of coffee, a little trip, etc. Very nice, Brian!
@cpcrossan8636Күн бұрын
Well done Brian. Nice music. Production value is really good. Also love the delivery message “if you’re not there we’ll burn your stuff and throw it in the bin”
@LeeAnnMКүн бұрын
That spring structure is a fabulous find and yes you’re right about the aeration/circulation. A little gazebo with fairy lights or a fire pit next to the lake would be lovely.
@sa11ysmile1Күн бұрын
There’s knomebody quite like our Brian 🤗♥️
@stevegrimes725722 сағат бұрын
😂
@luannschomel264218 сағат бұрын
Took me a second...😂
@sabinegoetz1448Күн бұрын
Hello Brian. Vlog watcher since #01. First time commenting....I find myself looking forward to your short mostly daily (no pressure!) snapshots of Brian's Life. I enjoy the landscape scenery, towns, your handi-work at home, coffee's while out & about. Oh, and your commentary & accompanying music choices. I enjoy it all. Thank you for bringing your simplicity, humour and joy of everyday life to the YT audience. Cheers from 🇨🇦 ☕
@CH-rg8zpКүн бұрын
The pond will be a lovely space. You could line the drain with flat stones which would be quite attractive. Look around for a pond rake, that will help with the overall health of the water. Biological matter (leaves, plants, twigs etc) breaking down is what causes algal bloom especially in late summer. Cutting back the plants at the edge will help with that as well.
@jeannettesmyth764321 сағат бұрын
Brian if you plant some reeds and rushes there by the water's edge they'll greatly help keep the water clean.
@1010tinkerКүн бұрын
I loved the similarity of the gnomes caps and your cap - funny. Love your outlook on life and attitude. Thank you.
@donzinetteКүн бұрын
That little cafe at the end looked so cozy with the fire burning.
@ellenmadsen7308Күн бұрын
Love the gnomes. Nice little town. Thanks for spending time with us!
@rexochroy2Күн бұрын
Brian time great 😊😊😊
@LGoKoКүн бұрын
Not just me who looks forward to a calm escapism then 😆
@rexochroy2Күн бұрын
@@LGoKono 😊😊
@andrewmeasures231214 сағат бұрын
Very enjoyable video Brian. I feel much better having had my daily dose of your life in France. Thank you.
@sandylee9564Күн бұрын
Rurall France looks lovely.
@lisarobertson7011Күн бұрын
work, coffee and an adventure - perfect day!
@francesbolen25712 сағат бұрын
Thanks for taking us to the pretty little town.
@patriciaarroni2142Күн бұрын
Thank you for lightening my day Brian😊
@beckytalhelm641510 сағат бұрын
The gnomes!! Quite a crowd and so unique 🤣😁🙃
@farmkayКүн бұрын
Brian, I heard from the wee folk outside the coffee shop. They quite liked the vision of the spring and pond. Told me they would not be against 1 or 2 moving there 😊
@RoseyBblueКүн бұрын
Good evening all, Liked your new crew today !! 🧙♂️🧙♂️🧙♂️ They are quiet bunch !
@endeavouringitКүн бұрын
😂
@mariannebaker1567Күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your adventure, Brian. That little bistro looks wonderful. Retirement in a peaceful little French town complete with silent gnomes as well. They don't make much noise...😂
@lindagage7315Күн бұрын
Love the sax, pretty little town!
@KABITH0888Күн бұрын
You had me at the dwarves. They’re too cute. 😊. Fun times.
@AD-hs2bq10 сағат бұрын
Enjoy the lovely French towns. Thank you!
@brittac.fleck-zink2863Күн бұрын
Enjoy your life, precisely how you're doing it!!! 🎉
@michaelodonoghue9385Күн бұрын
Very fortunate Brian to have a natural water spring on you property. And I think it should be possible to populate the pond it feeds with fish? And just think of the fun days to come relaxing with a cold drink wile the fish work out how get at the bait without becoming your evening meal.
@rachel-b8dКүн бұрын
Or wild swimming maybe?
@PatriciaStevenson-o7tКүн бұрын
Beautiful town and yet another area clear of litter!
@karenhantsche9270Күн бұрын
The ol' swimming hole will be very cool with fresh spring water coming in.
@francesmcgrath5663Күн бұрын
Really enjoyed accompanying you around today. You are a real pleasure to watch. ❤❤❤❤
@tinamcdonough9910Күн бұрын
Time to go gnome. Thanks for the tour, pretty town, you're quite right.
@lizzie9581Күн бұрын
Lovely pretty town, thank you Brian you're a star.
@susanB24FКүн бұрын
The sax is perfect for the old stone villages! Yes on the table and chairs by your lake. Perfect spot for a coffee/beer and reflection
@jillwestgarth9495Күн бұрын
Love this part of u tube watching. Quite simply a wonderful part of any day there is a Brian post. ‘Look at life again soon’ (olderBrits may remember that from cinema visits.). 😂
@helendorning4450Күн бұрын
Who wants to go a pretty French town for coffee with you = me me me. Perfection as always thanks @Brianslifeinfrance....hahaha those gnomes 😂 hugs Helen, East Gippsland Australia
@dannystevens174913 сағат бұрын
Lovely little town. Thanks for showing us.
@HeleVicoryJohnsonКүн бұрын
Short but very sweet today. Yes, what a dear little town.....keep your ear to the ground, you never know.......!!
@HeleVicoryJohnsonКүн бұрын
PS....How many acres do you have with your property?
@juliawraith6045Күн бұрын
What a clean, pretty little village Croque is. You would be right at home with the gnomes.
@BLUETERRIER7Күн бұрын
Very pretty village could easily retire there….these wee vids are just great.👍
@juliehilton170116 сағат бұрын
The intro reminded me of an Alan Tichmarsh programme 😂. Where are all the people in France, I’ve done a bit of cycling through France as swell as years of family holidays but you never see the French they have loads of schools but no kids 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️🤣🤣 thanks Brian Croc looks lovely xx
@gloriasmestad3803Күн бұрын
A plethora of garden gnomes! Maybe you will end up with a fish pond of sorts. It looks like someone put some effort into land planning and drainage at some point. Maybe you will discover more?
@walkingstick6655Күн бұрын
Often, ponds of that size tend to have been hand-dug and, over time, become increasingly shallow by the buildup of dead plant matter, turning to muck at the bottom. I gentle dredging could be in order, with attention to preserving animal life within. By doing this, you can begin to reverse the gradual filling in process and mitigate overgrowth of plants within and around the pond. There was such a pond near me when I was growing up. Now, 50+ years later, it is basically as flat as the field around it, only a slight depression marks where the hand-dug pond used to be.
@normamurray44508 сағат бұрын
Love your walk abouts and humour Brian. It never gets stale.
@nikkicat71Күн бұрын
I like your videos. I would love to live in France. So many beautiful little places to see . ❤😊
@scotchetteКүн бұрын
Those gnomes put a smile on my face. That shop with the woodburner was so cute and cozy. A fairy tale moment with the stars ⭐️ on your head.
@COOKINGFROMTHELOFTКүн бұрын
great drone work! I can't wait to see how the spring/pond turns out. What an enchanted spot!
@jdee248223 сағат бұрын
You are a born storyteller able to keep us interested while you enjoy small joys.
@ChaplainJames7713 сағат бұрын
Brian's videos really remind me of pre-chateau Dan videos. There is a charm to the small scale daily videos that I've missed. This channel might just be the ticket.
@sherrylelee8274Күн бұрын
Thanks Brian, you have made my day complete! ❤
@beverlynoddle704722 сағат бұрын
So wonderful to see a beautiful old church open for people to appreciate the history within. Alas, churches in North America are mostly now locked because of vandalism. Lifestyle in rural France looks quite appealing. Thanks for sharing another way to enjoy life.
@EilaGomez7 сағат бұрын
Impossible to pass a vlogger with such pronounced showing of love FOR DOGS. That is precious. It speaks volumes about the person. Find myself watching more and more of Brian’s life than the chateau build. Keep up the great work. ❤❤❤. Greetings from Finland. 2 days of about -10c here but warmer already -winter still not arriving which is 👍.
@rmil4531Күн бұрын
Oh that so reminded me of so many small French towns at a certain time of the day and year. I’d retire there too.💕
@annettesharrock1236Күн бұрын
Loved the gnomes 😂Loved watching as always Brian😘
@gaelenecole4053Күн бұрын
Daniel Preston you got to love him…❤❤ Yep I have those days you forgot about something and it throws a spanner ,more like a massive wrench into your day 😂. Least the plants have arrived safe and sound … For the next few weeks someone’s playing in the yard 🙂🙃 Yes sir ,she’s a pretty lady indeed ❤❤❤❤❤standing tall and proud 🥹 What a beautiful interesting little town … shame about the Gnomes 🤢
@juliemix3373Күн бұрын
Brian, Great job on clearing the area so the spring can do its job. The little lake will be very happy I'm sure. Nice little town. The dwarves have an appeal to some, though not me. Cheers
@cauxzieruffhausen954719 сағат бұрын
Oh, just rambling around France.....lovely.
@ronniemensch240016 сағат бұрын
What a lovely little town, the church was lovely, thank you, I love looking in the churches with you. I agree about the flat area by your pond. A nice flat grassy area to sit and contemplate and may be listen to the babbling of the water. Ronnie in Saskatchewan
@mareethomas6409Күн бұрын
Love spending my morning coffee with Brian😊
@geoffuptonКүн бұрын
7:27 brians doing his gnomework 😂😂😂 lovely brivlog as usual 😊 cheers brian, im sure the 39 1/2 folks watching loved it as much as the rest of us did 😊
@GaryChase-p9iКүн бұрын
Love your music choices, that accompany your videos.😊
@ginanoble720321 сағат бұрын
Just love the visits too all the little villages with their quirkyness😂 I can smell the pastries every time you indulge ( a wee bit of envy) ❤
@cathythompson8734Күн бұрын
As always, a very uplifting vlog. Thank you so much.
@1231ms54Күн бұрын
Very nice town, love all the gnomes.
@cathyhatfield5340Күн бұрын
Thank you for taking us along while you putter around it was our pleasure Brian. That was a pretty little town and I love the sax music to listen. You are so cheery like a breath of fresh air. Lol I thought you were retired😂😂😂❤️
@davemurphy513014 сағат бұрын
Enjoy your Vlogs. Simple but very enjoyable.
@ValerieBalme-rc4sf16 сағат бұрын
Good morning Brian your vlogs are a lovely view on life and certainly make me smile. Your humour and kindness shine along with your skill in what you do. Keep going and I am sure there will be many happy people joining your vlogs ⛄
@wkdblu2003Күн бұрын
Ha ha, I watched Dan’s video least night were he said you and nick would be unloading the plants, then moved over to yours and you said you were going cycling? today. No you’re not sunshine, no you’re not lol😅 lovely vlog as always
@wandacasper5612Күн бұрын
Enjoy the day. Don't think I've seen anyone who loves coffee as much as u. Stay safe
@mp7519Күн бұрын
"What's barista's favourite exercise at the gym ?" - The French press" 😉 Nice vlog !!
@vickikey227Күн бұрын
Enjoyed your “quiet” day (even unloading a couple of plants for Dan.) A chunky stump to perch on near your spring would be spectacular. Just love visiting some of the nearby lovely French villages with you.
@michelemarie2499Күн бұрын
... and also , such a blue sky 😊 Thank you
@sherwpinkhairКүн бұрын
puttering about... my fave thing to do, cheers!
@valeriejohnson5283Күн бұрын
Hey Brian,🍀Just stock your pond with some fish and they will multiply and then you can fish. You may have to throw it back in, but sooner or later they will be big enough to eat for dinner. I think it would be quite lovely for you to build a deck with a table and chairs even if its just to enjoy your morning coffees!☕☕☕☕☕or your afternoon beers🍻🍺🍻Such a quaint and lovely little town! I can't believe there aren't any people on the streets! So quiet.
@rostallar4243Күн бұрын
Love the Gnomes, Love your Vlogs.
@devonhurst433 минут бұрын
When I was watching Dan’s Vlog and you would be on there, it would put a little happy in my heart. You guys work so well together. Don’t get me wrong, I love me some Dan! You also have the best energy and I thank you for sharing your life with us. Sending you some good old southern hugs from North Carolina. That’s a squeezing kinda hug with 2 arms!! lol
@dorothystorry17339 сағат бұрын
I love watching you putter around…. What a beautiful location to putter in….😊
@rosemariedeschenes701323 сағат бұрын
Such beautiful artwork in the church and such a lovely view of the valley. Cracked up at all the gnomes in a row 😂😂😂😂😂
@marybullock5146Күн бұрын
Goodness forty’s going to be a big crowd. Glad I know everyone though 😊
@Karenann1234Күн бұрын
Thank you for the smiles Brian!
@heidi.a.thomsonКүн бұрын
I love small towns like that. Reminds me of Quebec City and Old Montreal. 🇨🇦⚜ The cobble streets and stone homes, the old wood doors, the slopes and winding streets, the little shops. Heaven. So relaxing to watch your videos with jazz music added. 💯 I had to rewind because I missed the Nick reference. LOL The first set of gnomes. 😄
@marvincarter870Күн бұрын
That town is beautiful and lot's of gnomes!😊
@bernadettehooper43185 сағат бұрын
Thanks, Brian. So relaxing to "go along" for a drive and a visit to a lovely small town. Interesting how some of the best views can be found in cemeteries.
@mlaiuppa12 сағат бұрын
That was a very interesting altar piece. You were quite brave to eat in that Gnome Patisserie. No telling what was in the sandwiches.
@searchpei470Күн бұрын
Cheers buddy!
@amysimpson646Күн бұрын
Big wiggly hello to ya Brian.That blue sky is almost as memerizing as your eyes....
@blakehahn-atlantaga8510Күн бұрын
What a pretty village! Thanks Brian!
@bubashalom8274Күн бұрын
Very nice, thanks; you made my day.
@RobVespa14 сағат бұрын
Wonderful video. What a beautiful town! Thanks for sharing. As an aside, your production skills continue to grow.
@karenmorrison8112Күн бұрын
Georgous town. The Chapel is exquisite. Great sitting with all those gnomes, charming little creatures 🤣thanks for taking us.
@michelleredrock6113Күн бұрын
Hello from Arizona, USA. Love the lovely little town tour!
@truthseeker-mk4rt9 сағат бұрын
Beautiful lake/pond and your water spring 🎉🎉 Wonderful idea and place for a table & chairs and to enjoy the serenity there 🎉🎉... Great music 🎶 🎶 Pretty autumnal views and town and church and with the start of the Nativity scene 🎉🎉... the Garden gnomes are 😂😂 and such a fun shop too. The Garden gnomes can be like the Christmas Elf 😂😂 never know where its going to be next 😂🎉
@marshawhite290420 сағат бұрын
Brian time ends too soon …. But ,, there’s tomorrow … yay‼️❣️ The scenery is beautiful..: thanks for sharing 😊 ❤❤❤
@JaxonsDd0079 сағат бұрын
See again a perfect mind break..Nice just to step outside my brain and all it's thoguhts. Thanks Brian