Revealing the inside of the turret for the first time.

[@prettyinspireddecor6787]

It truly amazes me that the three of you remain in good spirits and just continue to work well together. Brian and Nick have both been such a wonderful addition to the chateau and the channel.

[@margaretjacobs4016]

It is a fantastic thingg to see such comradship! I am sure the moments of discontent are edited out…lol

[@dennischapin5961]

I am 74 years old, this project is one of the most remarkable things I have ever seen on television.

[@jagilo9677]

Oh my word yes! Regardless of age. This is definitely a remarkable achievement for these people

[@feliciascott6874]

You Tube is not television.

[@dennischapin5961]

@@feliciascott6874 I watch it on TV numb nuts.

[@denisevincent4050]

​@@feliciascott6874but I'm watching it on a screen;)

[@tonygarrett7214]

@@feliciascott6874 I’m 76 and I watch this on television via the KZbin app. Catch up to the new age youngster!

[@peterdavidson3268]

Brian: "we'll get a nice fire going" Isn't that how this whole château restoration saga thing got started in the first place?

[@arls417]

Yeah but there’s no bedsheets to climb down.

[@JPayne-ul4qd]

Thanks to a heavy 😤🚬🚭 cigarette smoker 😉.

[@JPayne-ul4qd]

I get what Nick is trying to do. But you also need to think of the flow of things. Once lived in a house where the basement plumbing was below the water line. Dumb ass builder 😤🤬. Never looked at rerouting the sewer line with the series of houses on the street with basements.

[@JPayne-ul4qd]

@@arls417 🍾🥂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Touche Mon Amie

[@jasondrennen1197]

😂

[@SharonRidings]

A bigger digger! You are going to make Nicks Year!!!!

[@jimthain8777]

I wonder who will be the most excited if they need dynamite?

[@EatingPlantsinFrance]

I watch these vlogs with a cup of tea first thing in the morning rather than look at the news. Much better!😊

[@yvonnestobie-qt2ng]

Me too, just having my tea and toast

[@wobby1516]

I Agee, what more can I say?

[@silviawijering8195]

Me too.

[@marytaylor9185]

Oh No! I have to wait till the afternoon! ...........Canada

[@katehirst6046]

Big grin on my face catching Dan's excitement at seeing the turret without the scaff rig. I can't imagine how it feels to look at that and know it's your knowledge, your maths and your hard work that you're looking at. ❤❤❤

[@darodesk]

Everybody needs an "Nick" and Brian" in his life. You guys are awesome!

[@teepeeX]

Nick, great, but I'd definitely interested in brian 😅😅

[@ArtfulShelley]

@@teepeeX same

[@Tsenngu]

I am a Master carpenter myself and i love watching how you guys have made this burnt out stone brick slowly come back to life. I will say though that nobody in their right mind would ever bother doing a project like this on a old stone mini castle as it is just so much issues with adaptation and regulations etc. But that is exactly why i love this series. Taking on a completely insane project and just going for it is mostly the dream of any carpenter with enough money, time and friends. Keep up the good work and i cannot wait to follow this project to the end.

[@Kiwi-Mel]

Totally agree! Looking at the ruin with trees popping out here and there, I thought the cheese had slid off his cracker.

[@nancyhauge9500]

So happy to see you sealing things up with the plastic windows! Now it is sheltering you guys like a home should! Ingenious!

[@BettyAdams-oq8xf]

Dan, Nick and Brian’s Excellent Adventure!!!❤️👏🙏

[@lindacarruthers3423]

That turret truly is enormous.What a truly wonderful job you’ve done chaps .❤

[@OzziePete1]

I think I heard Brian say that the turret was as big as a house! Trully just another peg in a massive restoration project. Kudos to all involved, especially Dan who had the vision to take this on.

[@rorystapleton2838]

Well, who would have thunk it? The turret fully enclosed. What a different building this has become from the ruin of two years ago. All due to Dan's vision and dogged determination to bring the place back to life. Well done that man.

[@michaelkauppi7571]

I am 80 yrs old. I have always been interested in restoration of old castles, abandoned manors, etc. The best part for me is when you fast forward your vlog. I cannot wait until you start the brick work on the exterior wall and chimneys. You have very good workers. I like Brian's jokes, especially when he tries to explain them and Nick just about rolls his eyes.= keep up the good work..God Bless you and Be Safe. !!!!!

[@dennispatrick4999]

Dan, get T-Shirts made with the 3 of your faces on them to help fund this Remodel. The 3 Stooges with the Chateau logo. You will sell them out!!

[@LadyPotions]

Brilliant idea, hope he does!!

[@cindybanks6844]

I want 3, that would be awesome. ❤ love that idea

[@wendydee3007]

I'm in. Just make sure that they make 'generous ladies sizes' as well hehe

[@rutgershenk]

What a great idea. For Xmas. A shirt for workers

[@raynonabohrer5624]

I. 'd buy one. I wanted four x. I wear it for nightgowns. I always loved the three stooges. Grew up watching them on t v.

[@benp4231]

We need Brian’s jokes! They were ICONIC! 🎉

[@dragonsheartforge8035]

Dan, you need to install a catwalk in the turret with a rolling library ladder to access an amazing view out of the turret windows. Also a great opportunity to create some library bookshelves around the perimeter and a huge antique oak desk right in the middle of the room. What an office it would make!!

[@milkweeddreams8828]

I just love the bantering of this intrepid crew, even the hiccups are worthy...hard workers all, even if they can't measure...!

[@mshnapek]

I am 77 years old, this project is most remarkable things I have ever seen on television, reminding me the good old times when people without tools and instruments build castles which those guys are bringing back to life and beauty. Thank you so so much!

[@SP-ki5gn]

You would enjoy visiting the Guédelon project.

[@audreyatherton3373]

I'm 77 as well, I've been with Dan since the beginning

[@lozinozz7567]

“Can’t get the man off a digger”…..I seem to remember Stephanie saying something similar about a certain gardener 😂😂

[@gaelenecole4053]

😂😂🤣🤣

[@marilynleslie472]

🤣🤣🤣

[@DeadpanDrip]

Nothing but reruns on these days

[@boessheila50]

YES. N8K WORKED IN THE. LALAND FOREST. FOR A YR OR 2. HE MILLED LUMBER FROM TREES. CLEANED UP DEADFALL AND BROKEN STORM DOWN TREES!! HE WAS AT AMOREY AND NATTI WEDDING!!

[@lozinozz7567]

@@boessheila50 this comment is not about Nick, it’s about Dan.

[@gordonnielsen3090]

Idea for the turret - how to see out of the windows: Build a 30” wide wooden walkway around the perimeter of the room at a height where the stone meets the cinder block. As there is already a ledge that you can extend and support with either 45 degree bracing back to the stone wall beneath or a simple floor joists system. It would maintain the internal height of the turret room while being at a suitable height, while standing, to provide 360 degree view from the sum of the four windows. At 30” wide there appears there will be sufficient headroom to clear the inward slope of the roof. 😎👍

[@ShipCreek]

😁👍

[@chriswilford3576]

Sounds great to me ❤🎉😊

[@donnadodman8865]

Wowsers...the turrett is just huge! Without the scaffolding there you can really get a sense of how big she really is!

[@deborahbisson37]

I look forward to the daily progress! The comic relief is a well enjoyed bonus! Thanks 😎

[@leslietinyhousebuilderwann3851]

Loved how graceful Brian was when he demonstrated the way he thought people should go up to the turret

[@ConcettaTarantino-e2z]

It’s like watching a great movie It a horror, suspense, drama and comedy all in one epic movie It’s wonderful Take care always and stay safe and healthy 🙏🏻💗

[@sherrylelee8274]

😂😅❤

[@ShipCreek]

And Dan's starting look like one of those handsome rugged movie stars.😁

[@anniehawkins6321]

I don’t believe my eyes! The turret has windows! You guys are going down in history! Keep every magazine and every newspaper with the stories about your work,because one day your ancestors will want to see the famous guys that put a chateau back together so beautifully!

[@halvarf]

I really hope they will be able to watch the whole KZbin playlist somehow -- although they won't know what a "tube" is. (I assume you mean descendants 🙂)

[@denisevincent4050]

I'm printing the stories I find to PDF and keeping them in a folder on my desktop.

[@ptqt25sussex5]

@@denisevincent4050that’s great idea and kind

[@shangrila9745]

ancestors ? ... rather ... descendants ...

[@denisevincent4050]

@@ptqt25sussex5 I suspect that Dan already has a three ring binder to track both the history of Chaumont and the history of his restorations including news stories. Printing to PDF (translating first to English) is for me, because it's a huge project and I don't trust my ability to recall details. ;)

[@ritacarlson9522]

Awesome job Dan. You and your Motley Crew can be proud. So happy I have been with you from the very beginning. Well done....😊

[@EmilyBoltz]

Dan & Co. I’m blown away by how well you all work together and what you have accomplished. So much to be proud of !

[@aaronpiatt456]

I love the progress. I'd love to see the turret turned into a multi tiered library! It would be befitting of the chateau and your talents

[@heidit8009]

It would need to be extremely well insulated or you will have damp books.

[@errollucyk5404]

Pleased at the huge success that you have become Mr. Preston!!!! an inspiration to the world while true to your character!!

[@cindybanks6844]

Lo❤ve the sound of the wind in the tree tops. DAN, sell logo Coffee mugs too, 1 with Dan, 1 with Nick, 1 for Brian, 1 for Mr Orange pants, and 1 with pics of you with the dogs.

[@rutgershenk]

In lots of companies you need to take your own coffee cup. I would love to buy several

[@patrickguinnane]

Wow, the turret is massive 😮

[@denisevincent4050]

Yeah it is.

[@dorothysmith3850]

You could install a very narrow winding metal staircase (with railings) along the insides of the tower that lead up to the turret. Then, you could have a narrow walkway around the inside of the turret so people can see out the windows. This will give you access to the beautiful view, it will not interfere with the natural light coming in and it would be an absolutely kicka$$ feature of the château.

[@gardengatesopen]

I'm LOVING this idea!!

[@marytaylor9185]

You guys are so high with excitement! You don't need the stairs to get to the turret............What a great adventure it was. Can't wait for the next installment.

[@maxellison55]

Bigger digger! Nick will be overjoyed!

[@alicewarner5172]

Oh my goodness that is some structure….to me a work of art…….we all learned a lot from this project❤❤❤❤

[@patriciapauley9331]

My late husband built our house,with a bit of help from myself and the kids Sometimes we were all tired and fed-up to the teeth, but we loved our house to bits and it was as solid as rocks Good luck to you all and take care ❤

[@charmees6637]

Well done everyone great thinking ahead getting the bottom floor sealed in for the winter. Turret is enormous. Amazing to see the sheer height of it from the inside

[@Chestnut442]

"Oh no, not those two measuring again." "I hate to say it but I think we're going to have to get a bigger digger." Love you guys! Your humour and good-natured teasing brings a welcome supply of levity to this world.

[@pdq5465]

Me too, they’re so much fun to listen to. Love the banter & camaraderie. 😂🇨🇦

[@bradcrompton9055]

They do jackhammer attachments for mini diggers.... Will keep nick busy for a while...😂

[@gaelenecole4053]

😂😂😂🤣🙌

[@DianaSwi]

Nick is a great worker

[@annaguscott3510]

Love the jokes and joy of the build you all have

[@davidknight5537]

It would be a good idea to remove the ivy from garden wall while you can access it with a machine. The ivy will eventually penetrate the mortar and weaken the wall. Left long enough it will literally crack and disassemble the wall.

[@LaReynedeNeige]

Not true. A regularly-repeated fallacy. Only problematic if the wall is badly built or in bad shape. It will actually protect it from being weathered.

[@denisevincent4050]

It's been there for 40 years, but I suspect that the worst damage occurred when the fire baked the old mortar into dust. Team Chaumont has removed vegetation and repointed the mortar (and replaced missing bricks with more durable modern bricks) as needed. You might enjoy going back to Spring 2024 to watch every vlog.

[@dianeunderhill8506]

Ivy is very destructive. Get rid of it. The wall will look so much better without it!

[@3orion33]

So true. That very thing happened to a friend's home. Amazing what mother nature can do.

[@jenh9252]

That is a fallacy, the ivy won't hurt it.

[@MsMprice1]

I love this project! You all are working hard to restore the chateau and grounds to its former glory. It will be even better than the original.

[@roblove2244]

Working hard with your mates on a worthwhile project, it doesn't get any better than that.

[@brendathoms5588]

Love the sound of a crackling fire. Things are starting to shape up looking so good. Three cheers for the three man crew ❤

[@Marguerite-xy4my]

You will be positively warm and toasty this winter with everything sealed. Well done 😊

[@jeanburgin160]

So glad you are getting things sealed up before winter. All the best.

[@pietersmits7485]

On the turret: maybe rise the floor, so you can look out of the windows, and make a big hidden treasure trove under that floor. Make it a surprise room just like the gimmicks in Lego-castles.

[@monikastuckey8737]

Good luck Dan with the waterproofing over winter.

[@brucebaum1458]

Yup I think there will be a big fail, got to skin it and put the slate on, one big storm and it’ll be a major redo.

[@adilbo]

Greetings from Germany to all of you

[@2512MaTHias]

🇩🇪 here, too. Congrats to your tremendous achievement! 👍

[@rutgershenk]

From the Netherlands ❤

[@bjbrown]

From Florida ❤

[@chemokiki]

OMG! We are going to have to start sending sedatives for Nick if you get bigger digging machines! The inside of the tower is an artistic masterwork! Love the rising chair idea. (at 2 euros a pop!) What about a narrow stair that goes around the perimeter leaving the entire center to gaze upon? No full floor to cover. Maybe tricky to construct - but you guys can do ANYTHING! 😊

[@debra7241]

Back to the positivity of your build. I got lost for three months in the negativity of the AI generated American elections. So happy to see so much progress here Dan. Remarkable, and inspiring achievements by all three of you, Dan!! Much respect! 💫🌺👏💕

[@gardengatesopen]

Those of us who are true Arteests, it's well known we don't have the "measuring gene". Eye-balling, and better yet, holding the object in place to determine where the cut needs to go works much better!

[@lainerichardson6260]

What a journey your dreams and vision have been.thanks for the ride.

[@samadams4165]

Well done boys. Stay blessed

[@nelleg152]

The turret looks amazing it would be great to see out of the windows ❤

[@Dao0253]

Yay on to closing stuff in, finally.🇨🇦

[@m.f6233]

You have got to put a gallery up at least in the turret, those views, raise the floor, decorative staircase. Le lande were given a short wooden step ladder/stairs by a closing antique shop, maybe 8 to 10 steps, something like that or a small spiral staircase up to a plafeform, 3 armchairs a telescope, and drinks cabinet as you watch the mist roll in over that amazing treescape on moon lit nights. A contemplation space. It's all looking amazing, well done what an achievement by essentially 3 talented, skilled, can do Guys, some ropes and a few trucks and a lot of imagination.

[@frederichemmi8476]

More of this kind of videos, the achievements are great no doubt what is more impressive is that those guys keep the team work and energy and this is a very good sign that they will continue to be successful. This gave this channel a new perspective anyone noticed that or is it just me?

[@denisevincent4050]

We have noticed! It's staggering that Dan's vision has attracted not only many talented craftspeople, but that Team Chaumont has bonded into a band of siblings.

[@lstarkey6992]

Suggestion: Cast Iron circular staircase up to the Great Turret catwalk, winch in the centre to haul up buckets of Champagne, Brandy and Oysters. Happy Days!

[@JuSutton]

Spiral staircases are lethal accidents hotspots, whereas a continuation of whatever the main staircase design is, but just a mini version would be perfect. Exactly what some friends with a period property did when converting the attic space. Staircase looked as though it had always been there and looked amazing as in the same wood.

[@shirleydelehanty3466]

I love watching this. Your progress inside over the winter will be amazing. And come Spring, there's gardening.

[@KyleBarns-b4g]

It had to feel good taking down the scaffolding and seeing all your hard work. Gorgeous looking.

[@mareethomas6409]

How much fun has Brian brought to the show. Easy on the eye , funny , smart, great jokes and just all round good guy Keep up your own blog as well Brian😅

[@jitaamesuluma9730]

Good idea, will be warmer in side if you cover the windows as well as dry

[@JuSutton]

Great work getting the chateau weatherproof. Definitely need some more battons across the turret windows - the Tarps are going to take some serious beatings during the winter if today's video with Autumn weather is anything the go by. Please put some perspect covers up there it would be tragic if it go wet and ruined all you hard work in that location and all of the others below it.

[@caroltanzi29]

Guys: it is so exciting to see everything come together before the weather really starts to turn. Carol from California

[@lindagage7315]

You need a wood stove then your all set for the winter! Exciting!

[@hazelhoward9869]

But not to set the place on fire again

[@halvarf]

A Choubersky stove would be fitting!

[@sandraberry612]

Hi Dan, The weather looks extremely cold 🥶 but the three of you,can always have fun together,what ever your faced with! The turret looks amazing, it will be seen for miles ! P.S. Dan longer hair is the perfect look for you! Don’t let anyone tell you different or cut it short! I was a qualified hairdresser in the UK & Australia,for many years!

[@ThereandBackaKen]

Crazy productive day... nicely done folks!

[@pv-mm2or]

The last year has been about preparing blank canvas, now your are ready for the real work! to create a work of art, best wishes Dan for the coming year!

[@Grantwilloughby63]

After you get the tower water tight, you might want to address the vines on the walls. Very destructive. Love the Channel. ✌

[@juliehardy7510]

It just gets better and better ❤

[@bbakus8]

The most beautiful turret I've ever seen!

[@MrBobconner1952]

Man! You guys are gonna have to hang some bells in that tower to compete with Notre Dame. Looks awesome. It wasn't too long ago that "starting to come together" meant getting all the trees and dirt out of the chateau.

[@wendy-annmaher2917]

You guys crack me up 😂and make my day. Such fun. 😅👋🇿🇦

[@anthony566]

I'm looking forward to the next bit of the roof so you can truly work on being completely waterproof for the winter.....

[@youpipstube]

I am looking forward to seeing how it all fits together.

[@lesliebrannon2191]

@@youpipstube I've been wondering that for months, joining the roof too the turret, but also is the arch and chimney stacks how are they tight into those roofs.

[@2togo53]

@@youpipstube Same!

[@karenmorrison8112]

Could sit and watch you guys, all day. And the rest of the world may not exist.

[@bruceyoung1343]

Happy to see the progress your making

[@waskier4842]

Fix the Felt. Gardening. Windows. Gardening. Cold. The Roofing Felt continues to tear. Fix The Felt.

[@denisevincent4050]

It's no felt, but a plastic membrane, with plastic tarp on the tower. I suspect they will fasten the flappy bits when they finish the roof between the mansard roofs and the tower.

[@RamblingRodeo]

OMG, i love these guys.... Oh No they are measuring again! LOLOLOL

[@johnboylan7484]

1 minute in. I can't help myself. Well, I could. Raining and miserable in Toronto, Canada, but we're happy to see "our" Chateau growing and growin. Gosh, golly, I was so glad you covered the turret. I worried for a week! Now, what about the two flappy bits on the other roofs? I really want to hear about the editing. Dan, do you do it yourself after work every night? Maybe others have asked that same question. Cheers!

[@MultiCrackerjacker]

I hear you! It’s raining up here in Penetanguishene too🤣🇨🇦

[@vintagemoss9578]

Yup I’m here on Vancouver Island and is raining and grey out.

[@kathklphotography]

Raining here in Brisbane Australia too! Brief respite from the heat. As soon as it stops end of this week we will be humid and hot again. Not even Summer yet!

[@catballoo8089]

​​@@kathklphotographythat is why I live in Victoria!😂

[@NinaHansen2008]

I rained yesterday in Houston, Texas, too.

[@smgreenartsprivate]

winterizing with perspex is a great can always recycle it later in your greenhouse so it will be used later and for now keep you dry and warm while working inside on whatever it is you will be doing over winter.

[@lindaprefontaine3948]

Congratulations on getting everything waterproof! The grounds are looking lovely. Hello from Vancouver Island, Canada. ❤

[@paulinebaker9302]

15?😂 Have a great evening. Love you guys. The chateau and grounds are looking sooo good. Love and blessings to all.❤❤

[@Jennifer62389]

Love the orchard wall with the Ivy.

[@doramisierra4512]

Wow, wow, wow! We need your chilly weather here in South Texas❤ Great work, guys! Fabulous, such a fantastic feeling when something that felt almost impossible to create was accomplished with so much hard work. You guys have the brains and brawn. Having g a sense of humour on difficult days or any day, HELPS!

[@gardengatesopen]

Central Texas here - Just a reminder: Be careful what you wish for!!! Also, a chill factor of low 30's (Fahrenheit) rolling in the next 2 nights!! And then daytime temps swinging wildly up to high 70's each time! But no worries, bcuz by Sunday, we'll be back in the hot 90° weather once again...

[@suewilson1801]

wow, look like real windows!

[@ivanolsen7966]

Good morning all from Australia 17 minutes in

[@traceywells7701]

Incredible achievement and it’s beautiful 🎉

[@attilladacook3405]

In our 100 yr old house we put Velux pivoting windows in the roof. They had blinds between the two panes of glass. When we opened them (even in the rain) it created the most wonderful draw of air from the ground level to the third floor. They would be nice for the turret’s windows

[@Asphyxia-l8i]

Velux windows in a castle turret? Ok, now I’ve heard it all. I feel sorry for your house having fallen into the hands of obvious barbarics who don’t care about preservation at all.

[@attilladacook3405]

@ it was an attic with no windows we made bedrooms up there without altering the roof line. It was not a historic preservation. It was a working class money pit home. I stand by my fovour of the pivoting windows adding a form of air ventilation throughout the chateaux. If it makes you feel better I’m sure he can find a more appropriate version of a pivoting window. PS it’s not a castle it’s a chateaux there’s a difference.

[@Asphyxia-l8i]

@ Ahem, chateau means castle in French.

[@attilladacook3405]

@ a castle is built with fortifications by a ruler meant to protect the people inside from attack. This has no great hall nor throne room nor is it for royalty. It is a home built for the pleasure of the owner and his family and future generations.

[@Asphyxia-l8i]

@ Maybe, but in France we just call everything a chateau, be it Le Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, which has fortifications, or Chateau de Versailles, which has not. Sorry, we French are simple minded people who cannot remember too many words.

[@williamsnyder1205]

Big Dan, high and dry, keeping the wind and rain out, what more could you ask for!! We'll see ya tomorrow!!

[@jonathansweetchunky]

I hope the sheeting that you’ve put on the outside of the turret holds together, but it looks amazing. Keep up the good work time is flying by.

[@blurboards1]

I’ll be happy to see you guys done on the scaffolding and ropes sooner than later. Dangerous business that stuff.

[@AnitaBotbyl]

Nick: a man of few words and many actions👍👍

[@Everahda]

Только досмотрела предыдущее видео, и расстроилась что больше нет, как KZbin прогружает это видео. Моей радости нет предела. Лайк поставила, иду смотреть😊 Всем привет из России.

[@Everahda]

Только сейчас заметила, что у Ника и Брайана одинаковые шапки. Это так мило)

[@KjerstiNagel]

@@Everahda It's for Movember = Mens health. They're raising money, you can see it in the description.

[@Everahda]

​@@KjerstiNagelБольшое спасибо за ответ😊

[@norwegiangadgetman]

Gusaf Eiffel actually built an apartment high up in the Eiffel tower. It's still there... The room at the top of the tower needs to be a bedroom for a princess... What else is a tower for? Dragons entirely optional.

[@halvarf]

Agree! Not building a floor in the proper height for the windows would be a sin! Those windows will have the most brilliant view of the whole chateau, and in all four directions!

[@CindyEriksen]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Exactly what I was thinking‼️

[@Julie-bq6iz]

Some days I wish I could escape to rural France....🙄... Love fron Julie in the usa.💔

[@marthareis5873]

Me too!

[@bjbrown]

Same here. Only problem is that it gets cold there and this Florida gal would freeze. It was chilly this morning and had to put on my sweater. Tomorrow will have to put the heat on.

[@pauldickerson3686]

It was nice to see the pups

[@RicktheRecorder]

An inside gallery round the tower at window level would give you the spectacular views, while maintaining the vastness of the space.

[@suehall3298]

Congratulations🤗 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤