Pretty French towns and Gardening

[@avivat3010]

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.

[@stevegrimes7257]

Yes, definitely

[@PamelaNewton-Walker]

2:56

[@charlottesweb7202]

Yes I definitely think so I've only just found this channel And I instantly fell in love with the whole thing Brian's life in France The simplicity of Brian's life I love it and hope to see more Ps might be the accent😊

[@dr.rebeccastout1878]

I think you need to start hiding gnomes in the chateau garden. See how long it takes nick and Dan to find them

[@denisevincent4050]

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).

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Love that idea 😂😂😂😂😂

[@tootsla1252]

Ha! Love this idea!

[@AllisonMetcalfPalumbo]

😂😂😂😂😂 Yaaaasssss!!!

[@susannahwhitaker994]

Another lovely town, nice coffee( Thankyou) but once again it looks desolate,but as you say peace and quiet ,lovely . Take care 🤗

[@bridgetevans4978]

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.

[@tishwandell2630]

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 😊

[@gerardinehealyminard6984]

Coffee & Gnomes what more can you ask for in life😊

[@margaretring3120]

Agree. 😊

[@christinehogan1523]

Oh look there will be 40 of us soon,

[@jmk1962]

😂

[@maryromine7910]

He may cap us at 45 poor Saint Pascal may not appreciate all the back seat drivers 😂

[@millykay_kmw]

​@@maryromine7910 45 of us in Pascal touring the French countryside 🥖🥖. Brian is coping quite well with the numbers, let's pile many more in.🎉🎉

[@tishwandell2630]

Ssshhhh you'll spook him 😅

[@Brianslifeinfrance]

@@christinehogan1523 terrifyingly humbling. ❤️

[@chriscorbin2059]

One thing you notice is how clean these small towns and villages are.

[@kareldelvoye8928]

What about the prizes for a glass of Rose? € 1,00

[@snowiowl826]

These small towns are so quaint, I love them. And I too have noticed how clean they are.

[@eleanorchapple8772]

And empty if people generally. Unless vloggers choose not to film when people are around

[@chriscorbin2059]

@@eleanorchapple8772 they are working

[@johumm455]

@@kareldelvoye8928 a whole freakin bottle! cheaper than coke (or is that powdery coke?)

[@ludovica8221]

My 90 year old mum has fallen under your spell. Your enjoyment of simple things and easy going philosophy are so delightful and attractive

[@stevegrimes7257]

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.

[@AJB220]

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!! 😂

[@annettebierbaum9030]

🤣🤣👍

[@GenaF]

I can imagine the police had a good chuckle too

[@emilys9365]

I thought you were giving Brian a new joke and was looking for the punchline, haha! That's awesome!

[@barbarap6851]

I enjoy how you divide your day up into jobs, a good cup of coffee, a little trip, etc. Very nice, Brian!

[@sa11ysmile1]

There’s knomebody quite like our Brian 🤗♥️

[@stevegrimes7257]

😂

[@luannschomel2642]

Took me a second...😂

[@LeeAnnM]

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.

[@cpcrossan8636]

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”

[@1010tinker]

I loved the similarity of the gnomes caps and your cap - funny. Love your outlook on life and attitude. Thank you.

[@sabinegoetz1448]

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-rg8zp]

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.

[@jeannettesmyth7643]

Brian if you plant some reeds and rushes there by the water's edge they'll greatly help keep the water clean.

[@rexochroy2]

Brian time great 😊😊😊

[@LGoKo]

Not just me who looks forward to a calm escapism then 😆

[@rexochroy2]

@@LGoKono 😊😊

[@donzinette]

That little cafe at the end looked so cozy with the fire burning.

[@RoseyBblue]

Good evening all, Liked your new crew today !! 🧙‍♂️🧙‍♂️🧙‍♂️ They are quiet bunch !

[@endeavouringit]

😂

[@Omaivo2904]

It's a bonus that Brian is in these vlogs. I just listen to the music.

[@JPRobinso]

the saxophone today was superb

[@ellenmadsen7308]

Love the gnomes. Nice little town. Thanks for spending time with us!

[@brittac.fleck-zink2863]

Enjoy your life, precisely how you're doing it!!! 🎉

[@patriciaarroni2142]

Thank you for lightening my day Brian😊

[@lindagage7315]

Love the sax, pretty little town!

[@sandylee9564]

Rurall France looks lovely.

[@alphaonde8144]

Crocq (23) joli village en Auvergne , merci pour la visite. 👍🏻

[@millykay_kmw]

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 😊

[@jeannettesmyth7643]

It's wonderful to see you helping your ancient neighbor, clearing out the pond, enjoying the quiet village, and driving through the countryside of La France Profonde. Very Dibley, so deep and quiet and old and sweet. Love seeing the interior of the velo shop and the boulangerie.

[@lisarobertson7011]

work, coffee and an adventure - perfect day!

[@francesmcgrath5663]

Really enjoyed accompanying you around today. You are a real pleasure to watch. ❤❤❤❤

[@helendorning4450]

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

[@jillwestgarth9495]

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.). 😂

[@KABITH0888]

You had me at the dwarves. They’re too cute. 😊. Fun times.

[@PatriciaStevenson-o7t]

Beautiful town and yet another area clear of litter!

[@ValerieBalme-rc4sf]

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 ⛄

[@rmil4531]

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.💕

[@gaelenecole4053]

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 🤢

[@EilaGomez]

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 👍.

[@ronniemensch2400]

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

[@brabusg350]

👍👍👍 one more beautyfull vlog !!! i think u will crack the 40 K before christmas, maybe 50 K till the end of the year, that would be incredibly good and u deserve it !!!

[@Brianslifeinfrance]

That's terrifying 😳

[@brabusg350]

@@Brianslifeinfrance As soon as we met in person, I noticed that you are an incredibly friendly person and extremely likeable and pleasant ! That's why everyone likes the way you make your vlogs and the reason why you have so many followers!

[@dawnchalmers7853]

@brabusg350 We don't mention the K out loud, it's only 40.

[@ChaplainJames77]

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.

[@juliehilton1701]

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

[@beverlynoddle7047]

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.

[@nikkicat71]

I like your videos. I would love to live in France. So many beautiful little places to see . ❤😊

[@CatherineHanlon-fb9co]

I enjoyed going off Bourg today before I get on with my decorating . You're inspirational,funny and a delightful watch. I lived and worked in France in the late 70s.Love the place.Thankyou❤

[@karenhantsche9270]

The ol' swimming hole will be very cool with fresh spring water coming in.

[@truthseeker-mk4rt]

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 😂🎉

[@bernadettehooper4318]

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.

[@susanB24F]

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

[@dorothystorry1733]

I love watching you putter around…. What a beautiful location to putter in….😊

[@traceychaplin739]

Awwwwww...gnomes......loving the gnome place ❤😊..beautiful places.. 😍

[@paulinebaker9302]

Hi Brian. Thanks for your time. I appreciate you. Have a great evening. 💜🎶💜🎶

[@lizzie9581]

Lovely pretty town, thank you Brian you're a star.

[@cauxzieruffhausen9547]

Oh, just rambling around France.....lovely.

[@dannystevens1749]

Lovely little town. Thanks for showing us.

[@catherinesalber6442]

Who wouldn’t love to retire in the gnome capital of France? And good coffee too. ☕️

[@susanbrady272]

Love your little adventures, with gnomes today, good fun. Thank you.

[@barbaramccarroll9540]

What a beautiful town

[@OzziePete1]

That's what the Chateau needs: Garden Gnomes. Get them custom made into the characters renovating the Chateau in their honour. Have Brian's gnome in the spot where he bogged the tractor the other day. 😄

[@christikapa3856]

😂😂

[@sherrylelee8274]

Thanks Brian, you have made my day complete! ❤

[@beckytalhelm6415]

The gnomes!! Quite a crowd and so unique 🤣😁🙃

[@mlaiuppa]

That was a very interesting altar piece. You were quite brave to eat in that Gnome Patisserie. No telling what was in the sandwiches.

[@walkingstick6655]

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.

[@tinamcdonough9910]

Time to go gnome. Thanks for the tour, pretty town, you're quite right.

[@francesbolen257]

Thanks for taking us to the pretty little town.

[@GaryChase-p9i]

Love your music choices, that accompany your videos.😊

[@michaelodonoghue9385]

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-b8d]

Or wild swimming maybe?

[@AD-hs2bq]

Enjoy the lovely French towns. Thank you!

[@lorrainebegg-xr9lq]

Hello lovely man 😘. Their it is that beautiful water spring and little lake that's such a beautiful spot. What a cool little town love all the stone buildings . Not sure about all those gnomes watching you 😯. Crocs my favourite foot wear . That's was interesting knowing where they come from never knew that 😀. Always good seeing you ,love you ❤️. 😘😘😘😘

[@ginanoble7203]

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) ❤

[@HeleVicoryJohnson]

Short but very sweet today. Yes, what a dear little town.....keep your ear to the ground, you never know.......!!

[@HeleVicoryJohnson]

PS....How many acres do you have with your property?

[@BLUETERRIER7]

Very pretty village could easily retire there….these wee vids are just great.👍

[@PaulRiesland]

Brian! I used to drink one cup of coffee a day! Now I’m having seconds because of you. Get coffee sponsorship!

[@gloriasmestad3803]

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?

[@marybullock5146]

Goodness forty’s going to be a big crowd. Glad I know everyone though 😊

[@michelemarie2499]

... and also , such a blue sky 😊 Thank you

[@juliawraith6045]

What a clean, pretty little village Croque is. You would be right at home with the gnomes.

[@barbaramccarroll9540]

I did enjoy watching. Thank you 😊

[@fayadams3922]

Cool footage this blog 👍

[@alanbrown8296]

Cheers Brian.

[@gunkarlsson4762]

You are wery nice to listen to. In fact, you remind me a little of John Hurt in the Story Teller from long ago. Looking forward to the next vlog.

[@mariannebaker1567]

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...😂

[@caragoin7454]

Kinda jealous of seeing you wander about in short sleeves or a light jacket, as we here hunker down in -7 Fahrenheit windchill (that's about -22 for the Celcius buffs in the audience.) It's a welcome break as always! Thanks for sharing!!

[@rm2828]

Hilarious humour & Great tour of the village & smooth Jazz music! ❤from Montreal

[@normamurray4450]

Love your walk abouts and humour Brian. It never gets stale.

[@scotchette]

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.

[@devonhurst4]

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

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

It pretty remarkable that you found the spring source. Love your life goals of a bit to eat and coffee in a pretty spot. Works for me!!! My favorite things as well. DAN SPILLED THE BEANS 🫘 that you were unloading plants with Nick. I am rolling 😂I was the top sales person for those particular shoes . Key chain to prove it too😊 more gnomes than people in town

[@penihavir1777]

Ah Dan. “Ever order something online…” 🤣 Cute town. The tower shape looked Roman to me. 😁 🤣😱🤣 The gnomes!!!

[@geoffupton]

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 😊

[@searchpei470]

Cheers buddy!

[@andrewmeasures2312]

Very enjoyable video Brian. I feel much better having had my daily dose of your life in France. Thank you.

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

Have a good afternoon.👋⭐️

[@laurahaughton4523]

Enjoy going with you on your travels Brian, some Bonny wee villages around ,🌸

[@Fearnstein]

Nice to see Nick’s relations

[@jdee2482]

You are a born storyteller able to keep us interested while you enjoy small joys.

[@christi.jo.in.kentucky]

Love when you take us to new places! What a cute little town. And love your sarcasm 😅

[@fiberotter]

ohhhh.....love that little town. All those curvy streets and close houses. The view with hills in the distance was great.

[@fiberotter]

Forgot to tell you.....I have a built pond. Best thing I did for it was have a bog built up higher than the pond and run a pump to circulate up to the bog where it waterfalls back to the pond. I have reeds in the bog this year. Did not realize they would do so well. If they make it through winter, I will divide them. I have surprise fish in the pond. Between the herons and raccoons, I thought I had lost everything. Gave my koi a decent burial. But I have goldfish a foot long. Who knew.

[@irenebrown8363]

Good morning Brian and 40 of us watching you now well done the water may be healing try to see

[@Karenann1234]

Thank you for the smiles Brian!

[@rolandtb3]

A little bit of this and that. Maybe a stream, pond, sun spot. Quaint small town. Desserts looked yum.