Secrets at the Chateau

There are culinary secrets at the chateau, on a day when the sheep get sheared, the chicks are moved outside, the peacocks are chatty, and we visit our local village for their start of summer party...
The Chateau Diaries Episode 397 ✨🏰✨
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[@createallow3126]

I never get tired of looking at the courtyard. So beautiful! It really looks like it's always been there.

[@sharonadlam3195]

Absolutely. I had forgotten how bare it originally was, I watched the first episode of DIY Chateau - Living the dream the other day and there was just a few lavender plants in the courtyard in the beginning.

[@Undwn_onyx_]

joys of having a professional plan it ... looks SO GOOD

[@karentillotson2181]

Lol....when Percy says he knows quite a lot about chicks because he has Isabell...😅 Those two are just the cutest!

[@robynw77ify]

That is hilarious!!😂

[@amberroberson883]

Yes I agree such a cute couple.

[@ceeblazuk7816]

Its remarkable evolution when you think back at what the courtyard looked like just a few years ago!

[@heidiraia9902]

I was thinking the same thing

[@deborahreynolds1552]

Kirsty the woman of many talents and a joy to be around I am sure!

[@katelanxner278]

You are all so lucky to have Kirsty and Pavlina in the garden, and with the sheep. They are so capable and good-natured in so many ways!

[@lindascott2008]

I'm glad we got to see Pavlina in the garden, missed her last episode, busy gardening it appears. Apparently she prefers gardening, and painting, over the flower arranging, according to the C.D. comment in last episode when someone asked where Pavlina is. So, it works out great that Marie is doing the flowers and Pavlina is in the garden. I look forward to Marie getting her studio cleaned of soot and perhaps a mirror, which she went next door to the gift shop to be able to see her bouquet from all angles in the mirror that is there.

[@carolinegooder7091]

​​​Marie just moved to the boot room also, as it is closer to water and the kitchen. She said she would use the bread room for vloging also. Marie has a new wild flower plot, while Pavlina has a new herb garden, her famous teas and does some of the flowers also. I love their different styles. ❤

[@marylyon1230]

I just love your Mum and Percy, their adventures are simply a joy.

[@brigidine37]

Annalise looks gorgeous!

[@lauralaladarling3775]

Kirsty is marvellously skilled in sheep shearing, plants and agriculture; she is a real blessing with a lovely personality. The sheep looked adorable, Alyoisious was resistant as always but home safe and sound. Everyone looked very fresh and pretty in Summer dresses. And, as always Percy is dashing, droll and witty and mummy patriarchal, organised and soo loving to the chick's and animals. Annalise's hair is gorgeous; she has a stunning smile and is beautiful in her baby blue dress. Philip's dining table decorations and flowers were enchanting; he is so creative and each dining table decoration is unique . The village is delightful and uplifting to see the community excited for new buildings and events. Xxxx ❤

[@janetwhitney233]

What a beautiful village. This whole video is lovely.

[@lauralaladarling3775]

Yes very uplifting Xxxx🌟👌❣️

[@jimm8682]

Pavlina is such a sweet and original person, always doing things to help in any way at the chateau inside and out, we hope she stays as long as she wants to, one of the unique and least self centred of all the helpers and modest, keep her and make her feel wanted Please…!!!

[@KH-nn6kh]

Don't want to be nosey, but I had wondered what Pavlina interests and background was prior to arriving at the Chateau.

[@therealmlw]

Watching these videos really is like stepping into a modern fairytale every time!

[@annemaxwell9975]

I did not appreciate the man kicking the dog at the bar. A nudge a slow push away with his leg is all that was required.

[@bernadenecarr5418]

Yes, I thought the same! No idea why he done that and he looked so impatient with the dog. What a contrast to the way the animals at La Lande are treated😢. I hope its not his dog - if he’s like this in Public what is he like at home!

[@bridgetcooper6331]

Annalise is so beautiful. Inside and out.

[@marianapereira2130]

Totally agree with you. She is a ray of sunshine.

[@victoriasavu3943]

She is beautiful.

[@ladyvalhalla7154]

I have a climbing rose called St Joseph's Coat..same colors you were hoping for.

[@VBB7]

She glows 🥰

[@rolo4945]

My husbands French granny always had large bottles of eau de Cologne to spray on her clothes and linen. Her whole apartment smelt beautiful

[@trinapellegrino621]

🙋🏼‍♀️🕊. The white roses 🥀. will looke lovely in the moonlight , out of your Bed room window…💐💐💐💐💐. It’s called a moonlight garden 💐💐

[@judithclark2823]

Does Maria ever get overwhelmed with preparing such gourmet meals for so many? She does such a wonderful job. Mummy, Percy and baby chicks, so fun to watch. Oh yes, Amaury and sheep sheering-Ooo La La!! What a fun video to watch😁 And Annalise is so beautiful. Thank you🥰

[@debbiehalliwell7797]

I wish I could forget the opening lines to the Chateau Diaries Stephanie and Philip. I'm a childminder and look after a little boy who is autistic every morning during lockdown ( I was able to look after him due to both parents being essential workers) . he would run in find you tube and find Stephanie's vlog (easy as I watched every day). He would watch the into again and again and again... 😂 never the actual content... He still remembers Stephanie when he sees her face. He actually says Hi I'm Stephanie and he has very restricted speech, so I'm always blown away when it happens. ❤❤😂 Congratulations on an amazing journey and allowing us to share it with you. What a lovely bunch of people you call your family friends😊❤xx

[@luciaroslingshaw2112]

I think the sheep like being sheered! They know it's good for them.

[@paulahunt1493]

On my husband's ranch they docked the lambs tails so maggots couldn't get into them.

[@rgrndu]

@@paulahunt1493 what does that mean?

[@angelavan478]

maybe a little chelated iron for the soil on the roses? just looking at the leaves, looks like it could use a little

[@user-cj9zx1me7b]

What a beautiful combination....Marie's cooking and Philip's tablescaping!

[@Sparrowdean]

Maria did the cooking.

[@sandicarpenter2658]

yes, MariA

[@user-cj9zx1me7b]

Yes, it was a typo! I meant Maria....and I should have caught it as my name is Maria as well!! My family and friends go back and forth between calling me Maria and Marie so I didn't catch it until after I signed off, went to bed, and woke up thinking...duh! .There is both a Maria and a Marie at Lalande ..both are beautiful and gifted. My apologies to Maria :) for this. Best regards, M

[@okienana11]

Pavlina needs to show us how to do the garlic rope. I harvested 172 garlic bulbs.

[@JLR1957]

Kirsty is one amazing person !

[@rgrndu]

Hear hear!

[@wendyhall8834]

My goodness what doesn't Amaury do?

[@Ida-fz3ir]

Philip should make a book from his table decorations...really beautiful!

[@heymsvicki983]

Great idea 💡

[@raymondtwitchett488]

Please no

[@SuperAbcdabcdabcdabc]

Hello from PEI Canada. Amaury could keep up his weight liffting by using the sheep

[@patdowney4984]

Annalise is such a beautiful girl x

[@j.s.walker178]

Isabelle and Percy are amazing , Percy if here in oregon he would be a rancher by his looks , as they say here slightly bent but damn strong . They are wonderful to watch .

[@AvaT42]

The village get together was lovely, so inviting and fun. Annalise is so pretty, gosh I wish i had her complexion, peaches and cream.

[@kaywallace6139]

Kirstey is awesome. She can do so many different things. What a body on Emery! I love the community fair with the music and different drinks.

[@sandicarpenter2658]

What a delightful watch that was!! Pefect for lunchtime....Isabelle looks so very happy with the chicks. How still the sheep were for Kirsty to shear! Amaury got his shirt off! The pagola is filling up nicely with trees.....and the village get together is marvellous. Philip's table settings just get better and better and Maria's menus are off the scale! She is marvellous! Thank you so much. Sandi x

[@minahammonds7511]

Maria is so talented in so many ways! I admire her so much.Enjoyed watching Thank you

[@kimberlyearly8918]

*Maria

[@barbaragreen-studer2808]

I’ve been inspired by Maria’s cooking and tried to make several of her recipes including the tomato tartare with avocado and the gaspacho with watermelon. Yummy!

[@lorassorkin]

I'd wondered about the roses. It's possible for rose colors to change a bit with soil minerals, however, a yellow and pink rose going completely white is too drastic for it to be the correct rose. What a shame they aren't as we hoped, but I agree the white does look lovely with the lavender. I'm in love with your little village and the events they put on to bring members of the community together. It's my dream to live in a place like this - maybe one day....

[@josephinewills8647]

Oh my Goodness this is Fabulous, What a Wonderful Video, Great Connection With The Village, Stephanie your Amazing 👌👍👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️🥂🥂🥂🥂

[@larissap6586]

I’ve recently been watching vlogs about livestock guard dogs and it was very sweet to seeing how quickly the dogs are trained to guard the chickens and because the start with chicks as young as yours, the chickens end up used to the dogs. Molly’s interest in and temperament with the chicks made me think of the LGD. ❤️🇨🇦

[@brittawrolson5936]

Annelise is indeed a lovely and gentle soul

[@gabriellebaalke6704]

Lalande is filled with such beautiful couples! Amaury and Nati, Isabelle and Percy, Stephanie and Philip. :) The laughter and the playfulness and the joy--it makes me smile!

[@carladejonge4951]

Just be careful when handling the chickens, that you wash your hands with soap, before eating or putting your hands in your mouth or other places, as you can get sick!

[@kimberlyearly8918]

It's so funny how the sheep just let their heads flop over when being sheared like they're just devastated so might as well kill over lol. Loved seeing the chicks outside. I'm sure they enjoyed their little adventure. Stephanie, your dress was so beautiful!

[@charleswalker1185]

Perhaps later you might make a potato tartar(omonatapoia(sp.??)

[@monikastuckey8737]

Love seeing the chickens and sheep. Everyone looks so lovely dressed for dinner and outing.

[@aliciahorsepool4155]

To each one of you Beautiful people at the Chateau a Big Thank You 🤗🤗🤗

[@imsharonl2]

Is Percy not well? He seems thin and weak? 🙏🙏🙏and I have a little dog who never watches anything on tv and she is fascinated watching the chicks. Hasn’t taken her eyes off the screen😄

[@afrlala3593]

You have to give them also crushed stones for digestion beside chick feed grass and water.

[@sarahmattingly6971]

Stilettos as crampons- now that’s a new one! 😂 I loved seeing the little community band. So wonderful!

[@dirkstrachan2421]

Stephanie in the greenhouse saying "I feel safe seeing lots of Garlic" WHY did I immediately think it was because of French Vampires...

[@joannedavidman6773]

So much fun, I love how the town is doing all this. And the chicks and Molly oh my

[@lizarce272]

Wow! Annalise! You look Amazingly happy beautiful and do I dare… happy !

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Stephanie, I am impressed with your high heel walking technique. That path was far from flat and smooth, yet you did not so much as stumble in quite high heels! Thank you for the video!

[@sharoncherry]

Do you sell the wool or know someone who can use it?

[@brittawrolson5936]

My gosh how I enjoy watching Percy and Isabelle tackling projects together. They are cheeky and wonderfully happy with each other!🥰

[@myhomeanddreamgarden]

I have done cutting of my white rose and new rose become bright pink and one of my roses different shrub have halve pink and halve red but mother rose was red.🌈

[@susanmace8183]

Please can those who are not in position to be patrons have a quick guide to what is happening in the grand salon and bedrooms?

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Yes, I'll give everyone an update, probably on Thursday

[@lindascott2008]

@@TheChateauDiaries Stephanie, you looked so cute and beautiful in your dress and heels that you wore to the party, bar and over the bridge, you totally beautified everywhere you went this day, really, that style really suits you, Anthropologie I think you said, nice ^_^

[@kerryowen-holmes3719]

We’re not seeing anything & haven’t for a while-not sure why? Mostly rating & random stuff.

[@sharongruener6078]

I loved watching your mom with the chicks. Her and Percy are delightful together. Blessings.

[@loriwagner6299]

Molly is such a good dog and so cute! 💖

[@JohannaVeerenhuis]

Thank you so much for all the joy!! 🫶❤️🫶 I have respect for Kirsty, how she handles the sheep. When I was a child I had to help my father with sheering and that never went as smooth as it did here. 🫣 Of course Molly is calm and gentle, so is her human. 👌 It’s great to live in a small village with a real sense of community. We have the same here, it’s lovely.

[@marcdegagne7943]

More shirtless Amaury please!!🫢

[@LABdk]

I need to visit. As a perfumer, happy to see you using the bottles! Hoping to be in France, England and Austria for a month summer 2024.

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

Get a enzyme cleaner for your fountain!and turn it on to keep clean - use it every week!

[@icuinthelight]

She mentioned in a past volg of having it replumbed with a filter system...

[@mmc6657]

Can not believe that man kicked that poor dog just after the 24min mark, shocking 😕 😢

[@leeconry2989]

Mummy puts a smile on my face every time i see her her humour cracks me up And every women wants a Percy

[@Sgirl]

Percy is truly a gem of a man. ❤

[@kittycarr123]

The guy kneeing the dog at the bar needs a good smack

[@AnneSmith-mu2ph]

I Love your mom an Percy,your mom is adorable Stephanie,sending you all love Ann ❤️❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@janeb.1678]

The table cloth is exotic looking and the table setting is stunning. Well done Phillip. I love the greens, blues and browns. Quite different from anything you have done before. You must have so much fun with all of the choices that you have to work with. I can understand why you can't resist buying more dishware and glasses.

[@deniseblackman5229]

That village party looked like so much fun!

[@jillychandler]

Wonderful, happy times with you all, as usual. That food looks so amazing, Maria is so talented, and such a lovely person with it. xxx

[@ginny736]

Stephanie and Phillip…..Is it possible to budget some funds to reupholster the dining room chairs? Phillip’s beautiful table settings as well as the stunning wallpaper will look so much better with fresh fabric on the chairs. I’m thinking a deep aqua or amethyst silk would be stunning. I know you have a lot on your To Do list, but this would complete the room. Just an opinion………..

[@Sgirl]

I agree, both idea and color suggestions. Those chairs have always seemed vaguely 1970's Italianate to me, and while I personally like mustard colors, it's not right for that room. I know the dining room set was moved there, but it clashes. Now that it's B&B season in full swing though, they won't be able to do anything for awhile.

[@donnab8205]

Always great to see Annalise. She's is lovely.

[@lindascott2008]

Annalise looked particularly pretty with her suntan skin and blonde in her hair, and she looks so happy, being kept busy with clients at the chateau, happy for her. Wonder if she has a summer romance....

[@janetcorey5102]

I love Percy’s gentle way, sophisticated gentleman who knows how to dress!

[@kathyritchey9526]

I love Annalise, I'm so happy that we get to see here. Love you you all.❤❤❤❤

[@chickeyd9579]

I loved every second of this vlog but I think it was extra special for being so relaxed and everyone enjoying simple pleasures.

[@cynhanrahan4012]

The gardens are beautiful, but those garlic braids are magnificent! The chicks are so cute, it's good to let them get some outdoor time. It is always a joy to watch your videos.

[@chanelambro6531]

Hello everyone from chanelle de Nice

[@EmilyBoltz]

I love that car - it’s called a Deux-chevaux. You can easily removed the seats so where ever you go you can have a picnic. That would be a selling point for me. The courtyard is stunning and I think it is divine intervention that you have the white flowers. It is perfect!

[@elizabethstreeter2145]

You should invite the musicians to the patreon open day

[@kathbrosnan1052]

Enjoying the vid Stephanie. Lovely to see your Family.I’m fascinated with Isabelle & Percy. They must have long rich lives. Would they share their history with us? I would love to hear their stories

[@mireille4751]

In a previous episode, Isabelle told how she met Percy in a plane flying to South-Africa. He was pretending reading a book… It is very funny. They got married in Lalande soon after

[@yvonnesullivan4388]

Mummy is so cute wirh the chicks

[@patriciaodoherty5202]

❤I agree,Stephanie looks lovely!

[@susangriffiths8621]

Mummy is so kind and caring with animals. The table settings and meals are devine.

[@karenbrennan4677]

The picture you have of the Laland rose looks very much like The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale Rose.

[@tracylyon-woerner8189]

Amaury was very kind with the sheep - you can tell he is an animal lover & great that you got some rain

[@zenettehunter7598]

Hello to all the Chateau family and friends. Reminds me of the river running through the Cotswolds and trout floating in the water amongst the water weeds on a beautiful Summer's day. Thankyou for sharing your wonderful, beautiful and enchanted life. 😊

[@carolynhoover9444]

What can I say? Everyone plays an integral part at the chateau! Sheep shearing, guiding sheep back to the hroup, Pavlina's gardening, Maria's creations, Phillips talent at everything and you Stephanie are a gorgeous soul. Mummy and Percy with the chicks. Fabulous ❤

[@southernbelle193]

A river runs through it…an excellent movie you must watch..something you said triggered that memory…love your videos

[@mary-ellendurkin163]

I agree Annalise is beautiful. And I was noticing a lovely her hair looked.

[@lenoxlenox9447]

What do you do with the wool?

[@elizabethstrohschoen1438]

Assistindo todas as pessoas no Chateau eu penso em como a Vida pode ser linda e feliz qd as pessoas se reunem em contato com a Natureza e em um ideal - o projeto de tornar Lalande cada vez mais acolhedor. É um lugar mágico porque as pessoas fazem maravilhas nele. E parecem crianças felixes cuidando dos bichinhos. Gratidão por mais um vlog de sonhos realizaveis. Daqui do Sul do Brasil.🇧🇷🌻

[@annecraig1040]

It's actually a very fortuitous thing that the lead mine closed in the village. Lead mining leads to lead contamination of soil and water wells, streams, lakes, ponds. Lead poisoning leads to infertility, birth defects such as retardation, and death.

[@ricardathomason5485]

Hello everyone, greetings from Mt. Hood area in Oregon, USA

[@KristinLBuck]

I love all of the tablescapes in this video. The colored glass is divine!

[@ChinaGatitaMEOWS]

Maria Patricia diaz or Pacheco i dont know is the corrupted cop Jesus Manuel Carrasco Gordillo Ruiz or he also goes by Johnny Ruiz he changed his name thats his babys mom he has a daughter with her name Jazmine she's about 19 or 20 years old, Maria Patricia also stealing my identity she used to live in Texas and she was the police department dispatcher in san diego she's been helping the corrupted cop they're all in the same team they all in this together and my step sisters its a lot of them

[@yvonnesullivan4388]

Sheep shearing looks like back breaking work

[@nativetexan6628]

Playing Dance Monkey!😂😂😂 I love it!

[@cliffhorman6846]

So much to take in as ever, loved the little chicks adventure. Love the olde intro music when the courtyard was shown, its come along so beautifully. The village is lovely as was dinner. YUM!

[@xxnoritaxx]

I just love everything about la la land but mummy just makes me so happy. You are all such a light in this scary world. Thank you for being you and sharing your life 💕🙏🏻🍀🕊️

[@nativetexan53]

I noticed you use Channel #5, i have used it since Junior High School. I have used many lovely heavier fragrances but there is always my Channel #5 in my lingerie drawer. ❤

[@lindascott2008]

I used to also wear Chanel No. 19 in my younger days.

[@bren2960]

Her ground may have changed the colors

[@jampuppy]

Our maid in Flanders had the exact same model, and possibly year, Citroën! 🤩

[@davidbredthauer2524]

On a separate note.. Does Stephanie still sing?? We would love to hear her!

[@cscms28]

OMG, at 24:06 that guy Totally Kicked that Dog! what a psycho

[@manishaholm]

Chickens are so funny with new food. "I've not seen that before; I'm not going to eat that!" Two minutes later they wander past again, "oh! I've seen this before! I'll eat this."

[@doloreslegrand2710]

I found myself smiling throughout this entire vlog. So much fun. ❤☺️