The Chateau Diaries: WHAT LIES BENEATH...

What a week! Dan completes the 'pinkification' of the courtyard, the peacocks are relocated, the Christmas tree decorations come down on Candlemas, but, more importantly, Selmar makes an extraordinary discovery beneath the floor of the new powder room!!!
The Chateau Diaries Episode 190 ✨🏰✨
Escape to the chateau with ’The Chateau Diaries’ 🏰
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[@janaschuster2813]

Free advise from an architectural historian for the lalande team: bricks are one of the oldest building materials in the world. Bricks existed in the C16, the Romans built in brick (see the baths of Caracalla for an amazing example), and even older buildings than that exist. The bricks in this little clip are very thin and look hand made to me, they could well be C16. By the C19 bricks were fare more standardised in their size (industrialised production begins), similar to our modern bricks. You can get a tiny 3D Scanner down there that records the room properly and allows you to analyse and virtually reconstruct with an expert what this space was. If you do that (a good scanner will do this in half an hour), then you can quickly get back to finishing the loo. It doesn’t look like a septic tank to me and could well be part of a tunnel entrance and old cellars. If you want some fun and beautiful literature on brick buildings, I recommend James Campbell’s ‘Brick: a world history’ (Thames and Hudson, 2003). Have fun discovering more of your building’s history!

[@chasethecat3839]

I don't know about them but I am very interested and am going to let a group of like minded acquaintances know about this read. TY VERY MUCH!

[@cwatson1975]

Thank you for the great information.

[@janaschuster2813]

@@chasethecat3839 My pleasure. The book was written by my PhD supervisor at Cambridge who’s the world authority on bricks.

[@danellis-jones1591]

@@janaschuster2813 That's awesome. I love there's an expert on bricks and brick history. I have argument about knowledge for knowledges sake, and so many people think university should only teach subjects that employers want. I think that way lies societal stupidity.

[@janaschuster2813]

@@danellis-jones1591 i definitely agree with that, though you’d be surprised how vocationally useful it is to be an expert on bricks. Or anything else to do with building history really. The professional architectural heritage industry (everything from building restoration, conservation, curating, development, archaeology, socio-political history, to interior design) is huge: buildings are everywhere, and especially in a continent as densely built up as Europe over a long period of time, looking after buildings is a big task. And, depending on the country you’re in, it’s heavily controlled and regulated by conservation laws that protect our heritage.

[@AnaisHJ]

As a French living in the UK, I can 100% relate to Selmar's skeptic tank. My battle is with poodles, you know, when rain gathers all over the path into little pools...

[@dawnrudd2496]

Hahahaha oh I can't get my breath. Xx

[@chasethecat3839]

Would love to hear j say it...I do enjoy accents...always have been fascinated by them especially az a child. I probably stared when my parents entertained folks from other countries

[@ShipCreek]

🤣😂🤣🐩 that is too cute🤣😂

[@angelamalcomb1373]

Well , that was a good laugh today😁😁😁

[@fabiennedherve8071]

I had the exact same problem with the "poodles" ... and why is it that pronouncing "ea" and "ee" as "i" always makes such a difference to the meaning of the words? ex: sheet, beach, heat, peat... when to a French ear the difference between the long sound ee and the short sound i is not that obvious. I worked in a hotel and for a long time and I couldn't understand why everyone was laughing when I asked "can I havea sheet" but pronounce the ee as an i

[@sallyinnz70]

Just loving Selmar saying 'skeptic' tank.

[@ipcavilla]

I was wondering if a sceptic tank was one that didn't really believe what was coming down the pipe ;-)

[@yureituesday]

@@ipcavilla ha!

[@peggyvick935]

I know, so cute. 😂🤣😍

[@dawnrudd2496]

I laughed so hard;

[@cynthiachristensen8819]

@@ipcavilla so funny!

[@taitweigel64]

"I think we should send Philip down there". lol OMG He's been a ladder for you to remove ornaments, a shopping partner, cook, table setter, and upholsterer. He's been a fabulous addition to your group.

[@tarbhnathrac]

And now, sceptic tank schlepper! He's going to have quite the resume!

[@chasethecat3839]

Now he's CAVEMAN...kind of like Gerry being the SCOTMAN 🗻🗿

[@paulabrown3075]

wondering why the peacocks had to go to a new home??? paula Harris Brown Georgia USA

[@cyndiamontgomery6524]

@@paulabrown3075 too messy. They produce a lot of poo. Also I’m not sure but I think they didn’t want two males who may compete with one another.

[@cherrylwegner8881]

@@paulabrown3075 Peacocks can be quite a noisy bird so imagine the din times 6 ,,,,yikes!!!

[@cyndiamontgomery6524]

My husband suggested you find someone who can use ground penetrating radar to determine what caverns or openings that might be in the grounds surrounding the chateau. No telling what you’ll find!

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

Agreed! Like they use in archelogical sites they dont want to disturb & can map and protect the area until they can unearth it!

[@bettrho2490]

In fact, I suggest that you consult with historical council and/or employ construction Hazmat-wearing professionals to examine the vaulted caverns

[@sandy-sagerabbitvintage2681]

Maybe a metal detector, as well?!

[@chasethecat3839]

Sounds expensive. In the U.S. anyway

[@chrisbeckstrom6182]

The producers of Time Team have started an online campaign to return to production. It's in the very early stages of crowd sourcing funding through Patreon. The high tier patronage has input on sites for excavation; I'll bet that if the Chateau Diaries community made a coordinated effort to support them, I can totally see Stephanie shooting morning footage of Sir Tony Robinson from Roger's bedroom.

[@Taraclellandjones]

It really hurt my heart when I watched Micheal Patherics vlog yesterday. Trolls are trolls. No one has the right to make another human feel less than worthy. I appreciate every member of the Lalande family. You are all beautiful inside and out. You ALL have saved my sanity over this past 365 days. I can be a warrior for anyone that needs it!

[@skp7577]

Please, no one ever correct Selmar's pronunciation. "Sceptic tank" is wonderful!

[@Claire-dq8xm]

Made me chuckle 😍

[@Burbankelly]

Selmar’s flashlight was ingenious! Also, he has great comedic timing and can be very funny/entertaining! I laughed out loud at Nati talking about Philip like he wasn’t there and telling on him... “He’s taking off his clothes!” 😂😂😂

[@lolo3968]

Knowing there’s someone as kind and gentle as Selmar in this world and someone as generous of spirit as Stéphanie, well it gives me hope.

[@waltercook4868]

It was sad but satisfying to see the peacocks leave for a new home. After seeing their mother trying to hatch eggs that wouldn't hatch to not laying fertilized eggs month after month, to finally hatching chicks and seeing nearly all of them grow in to adulthood. It is satisfying to watch the cycle of life in progress.

[@suefaley3040]

I am so glad you found Dan!!!! He is so talented and such a good guy too!

[@cwatson1975]

Maybe an ancient floor from an older fortress? A cache of weapons? A buried wellhead? Oh this is so much fun!

[@tc7486]

Or a bomb shelter, a place to hide, or even a place to hide treasures...

[@imhappy3093]

@@tc7486 that’s my guess! Didn’t one of the previous Marquis die during the revolution? Maybe it was a hiding place

[@judygillespie3242]

@@tc7486 I was thinking a place to hide people. Like they did with the underground railroad.

[@juliepetitt4196]

Why didn't he drive through the main gate and out the second gate?

[@tc7486]

@@juliepetitt4196 I had that thought too.

[@ladybugaffirmations]

Are we really about to get a purple chicken??? I am so excited

[@kit2130]

Lavender bantam chickens are light gray. They're adorable!

[@hjvh78ho]

sceptic tank... it's like a septic tank but having some doubts

[@jovitacastillo6957]

That’s is very funny!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chasethecat3839]

Hahaha.. loved it truly lol ing 😂😂😂

[@bernicebabe4154]

😂😂😂

[@reneknaap1745]

😂

[@janetnash]

The little peacocks were so pleased to see Selmar back ! Running round the camper van. Excited to discover the mystery room.

[@doreleimcmillan7924]

Under your terrace where Mummy hid the orchids had a similar shape and size and arched roof.

[@imhappy3093]

Did they ever mention what that was for btw?

[@kinou_clem__6366]

True !

[@fast800journeylifebeyond5]

Isn’t that a little grotto ?

[@Mindy-s-channel]

OMG! It did! I remember

[@FM-ix8xc]

True

[@sillybeeful]

(Please take this in the gentle and charmed way in which it is intended) I absolutely adore Philip’s amused snorts from behind the camera, it’s just lovely ☺️

[@chattykathie7129]

Maria Antoinette has been living under the house all these years, she has never aged, along with Elvis!

[@tarbhnathrac]

Jimmy Hoffa? D.B. Cooper?

[@tarbhnathrac]

@Xyz Xyz There have been bunches of 'confessions' about what happened to Jimmy Hoffa ... left in a car after being murdered & sent through a car compactor (THIS is the hitman confession), buried on a horse farm (a lot of which was dug up by the FBI only a few years ago), buried under some football field goal posts, the one about him being dropped from a plane over the Atlantic has the FBI kidnapping him. These are some I remember. We'll never really know ... unless they find him under LaLande's loo ...!

[@tarbhnathrac]

@Xyz Xyz 😂

[@evmcelroy]

@Xyz Xyz , take your fake politics elsewhere.

[@tarbhnathrac]

@Xyz Xyz 😂

[@chantaln6843]

Lavender chicken…. “Dan of course I want that chicken 🐓 “…. Hilarious 😂

[@tc7486]

At the peak of spring when everything is perfect green and blooming, before the heat and dry sets in, Michael P. should shoot another drone shot of the updated front courtyard and grounds for the intro.

[@Ren-xc1cb]

Agreed

[@dawnbarnes8729]

Yes! The intro needs a refresh. There have been so many improvements. It needs to be shown off! ❤️😊

[@tc7486]

@@dawnbarnes8729 I agree! Let’s say it on every post so they’ll see it. ☺️ it looks so much better now especially with green grass. Then, after the lake gets settled in and well established they can do another refresh! Are you listening Lalande? ❤️

[@pattywest1]

Plus adding a shot of the chateau at night with the lights on it.

[@dawnrudd2496]

Oh yes definitely needs an up to date intro with the beautiful pink drive , no wires or cables hanging from the chateau, the fountain Working, then at night with all the lights sparkling bright in the courtyard, it will be magical. C'mon Stephanie, Nati, Philip and Salmar it will be a fabulous update, that needs to be recorded for the history and changes that have been made to the fabulous Chateau de lalande. Xxxx

[@brendaelder1066]

Maybe I've read too much Tom Robbins, but I kept picturing a sentient "skeptic" tank saying "Hmmmm...I don't know about this...". Bless you Selmar, it's all in loving jest.

[@janetteheitz5299]

I love that a few people in the middle of the countryside can have such exciting lives and share them with us.

[@kellyabiodun]

I am shamelessly in love with Selmar! His love of archeology has cinched it for me!♡♡♡

[@victoriawoods3231]

I can imagine mummy calling you going bonkers, Stephanie won’t be allowed in the tunnel 😆

[@chasethecat3839]

Hahaha...yes

[@barbaraharrison3632]

Which is why a proper camera survey should be carried out first.

[@aleta5873]

The way Selmar described the curvature of the bricks with the wave of his hand, instantly reminded of Roman...or part of it.

[@caroledrury1411]

I adore Selmars vocabulary of skeptic tanks and flogs! It is really adorable and I think he’s genius to think that the vaulted ceiling would probably have existed before the skeptic Tank exclamation

[@fast800journeylifebeyond5]

Bye bye Ian, viv and Lillian (all the little Ian’s) we will miss you and thx for your adventures. Def going to a good home.

[@Jayrose59]

Jenni who has them mentioned on the live chat that they are settling in very well.

[@jaynegrunnill3705]

I will miss seeing his tail develop!But I think 3 peacocks is enough.lovely as they are!

[@lorileenew9227]

I think we all knew that Stephanie was going to pick the lavender chicken.😂😘💖

[@gglydie4242]

And I hope she is named Lavender. A lovely name for a chicken!

[@pineconequeen]

I think you may have invented the most entertaining way to remove Christmas ornaments from tall trees.

[@parkerposey788]

Stephanie, that outfit you were wearing was absolutely stunning. The combination of two different patterns and the belt really is a beautiful set.

[@judygillespie3242]

I love the belt...

[@mayflower2401]

@@judygillespie3242 It is Hermes.

[@Ejlrstn]

Pretty sure it is a William Morris print from H&M. I could be wrong. They were on cadeaux I think.

[@vicns4602]

I have two theories for the secret chamber: either it is the tunnel the marquis of lalande said there was or it is the missing wine cellar mummy said the chateau should have

[@DelilahSweet]

I vote for the missing cellar 😉

[@pattywest1]

Since it is so close to the kitchen, a wine cellar makes sense.

[@tarbhnathrac]

Ooooh! Wine cellar! Wouldn't it be so fun to have it stocked & have an entrance off the kitchen? Vaulted/arched ceiling - automatic ambience! Add a little light, a couple hightop tables and have a wine tasting room!

[@vicns4602]

@@tarbhnathrac yess but it would be hard to create the entrance! Also, if that place was used as a septic tank, maybe it’s not the most sanitary place🤒

[@juliatownsend4690]

Either one will be fun.

[@nikkinajafiholisticnutriti9464]

Omg I hope it's a wooden box full of antique treasure, pearls and jewellery and a Letter written to the lucky person who finds it

[@GRB0517]

Me too.

[@dawnrudd2496]

Me too i was thinking the same.xx

[@monikastuckey8737]

Lovely to see the gravel completed and new chickens coming. Sad to see the peacocks go, but understand. The cavern beneath, is intriguing. Be safe!

[@Jayrose59]

Jenni who has them mentioned on the live chat that they are settling in very well.

[@AndersBu]

Stephanie you are surrounded by wonderful people !! What a team ❤️

[@mlady204103]

I have enjoyed getting to know the Lalanders thru the videos. Love it when they reveal their personalities as they did in the ending kitchen scene. Love to all from the States!

[@kellygalloway6998]

Marie did an amazing job making burgers and fries. Looked delicious!!I loved the beautiful job Dan did making the courtyard look amazing. Looking forward to the Spring and Summer flowers and gardens. Also Looking forward to the final results of Selmar's hard work on the bathroom.

[@lisadodge6515]

Watching these videos always makes me so happy!!

[@jennistevenson796]

The discovery underneath is so exciting ! Nick and Michael must want to come and see it too,

[@gertsgarden]

I hope they metal detect the boat house area before they fill the lake! I can’t wait for the hunt today can’t wait to see what they find!

[@clicker7019]

Absolutely!!! The whole lake area could be filled of all sorts of ancient treasures!

[@gertsgarden]

Let’s keep mentioning it in the comments. Maybe Stephanie will catch wind of the idea.

[@gailtrummell4973]

So happy to see Ian’s get their new home❤️

[@toddmartin3936]

By the way, Dan just killed it with his lavender color chicken....priceless!

[@madeleinea2359]

If the peacocks’ new caretakers would be willing to take some video of them settling in, I would love to see that! I’m sure others would as well. 🦚

[@Jayrose59]

Jenni who has the peacocks mentioned on the live chat that they are settling in very well.

[@clicker7019]

@@Jayrose59 Where was the live chat? Patreon page?

[@Jayrose59]

@@clicker7019 Each vlog when first uploaded has a premiere where there is a live chat while you watch the vlog. Stephanie, Isabelle, Percy, Gerry, Selmar, Nati, Phillip are usually on the chat and answer some questions. If you watch the vlog later, you can watch the live chat replay.

[@clicker7019]

@@Jayrose59 thank you. I'll go look.

[@janetgorman8149]

lol.....I never thought I would be so excited to see a chicken!!! lavender??? I cannot wait!

[@scpmdt]

What a unique way to reach the top branches of the Christmas tree. Phillip you are a real sport. Bless you. Can’t wait to see what you find when Phillip goes down into the tunnel.

[@vivienneziegel9859]

Happy trails Ian , Vivienne and Lillian , so happy your going to a good home ❤️🦘❤️🦘❤️will miss you little fellas xo 😘

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

Wow wow !!!! you are teasing us , can not wait !!!

[@patricianathan4676]

Thank you all for another very unusual vlog, I never know what to expect you all to be doing. Marie making every one happy with food, as she does, that’s normal. Enjoyed it immensely. WCL

[@lisaakinlabi]

The mysteries of the chateau are so fun - I can't wait to see what else you find.

[@valeriejohnson5283]

Selmar was so excited to find that underground space, he was like a kid in a candy store. It was so fun to watch!😍🥀🥀🥀Maybe there is a time capsule hidden down there, wouldn't that be awesome??!!

[@juliatownsend4690]

How exciting, cant wait to find out what is under the floor. Hidden treasure maybe. Good wishes to the peacocks may they be happy in their new home.

[@SuperSunshinesue]

Gotta love Selmar and his SKEPTIC TANK.....LOL !!!!!

[@tinasteer2507]

He is being sceptical about a septic tank. Yes it is funny.

[@christinevr7698]

This feels like a cliff hanger to me, can’t wait to discover what kind of room it is. My guess? It was cold storage; wine cellar, cheeses, maybe dried meats hung from the root cellar roof, vegetables harvested from the garden, preserves made and kept cool and (hopefully) dry. It’s close to the kitchen. Before refrigeration was a thing, that is probably how they would store food harvested from the garden... maybe the entrance is on the garden side?? I imagine when that part of earlier structure was burnt down, in the rebuilding they might have closed it off because by then refrigerators were a thing... But this is all just idle speculation! Secretly hoping there is treasure buried for emergency purposes by some former noble owner. In any case -what fun!! Indiana Jansen (sp) 🤣🤣🤣will discover it!

[@germaineholmes2247]

I too can't wait to see the next existing episode of Indiana Jennsen.

[@christinevr7698]

@@germaineholmes2247 I hope Stephanie edits in some dramatic archaeologist- adventure-explorer music. Hoping they find something more interesting than what was discovered during The opening of Al Capone’s vault with Geraldo Rivera!

[@nadinetasmania]

Frizzles are beautiful chickens..go broody easily - good mothers. Lavender - amazing, can't wait to see that lady!

[@matildademirjian2585]

Stephanie how about making 'mystery and secrets' series as well if there are any for in la land history 😍😍😍

[@eastcoastartist]

Yes!!!!👍

[@judithschrim145]

Which video was it that featured Selmar finding a "fossil" when digging for the loo? I missed that, or was it a private showing for patrons? Great find, anxious to see whats beneath...loved your outfit..I remember when you got it..looks great...take care...

[@Jayrose59]

It is on a youtube vlog where Selmar first starts cutting the flagstones.

[@judithschrim145]

@@Jayrose59 thank you - I'll look that up ! I don't want to miss "one thing' !! hahaha

[@campsbaysa]

@@Jayrose59 I now believe you must have a spreadsheet of all vlogs and events within each vlog, who, what, where, when, how, who said what to who in reference to what, all on a spreadsheet that you can quickly filter to find the answert to the questions asked! You seem to be the Oracle of all things LaLande... I think Stephanie should employ you as her official answerer to all questions! I actually play a game with myself, when I read a question that has replies, I say to myself, what will Jill say, then I hit the replies and there you, in a lot of cases, are!

[@Jayrose59]

@@campsbaysa 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@cagnaefetchison8075]

"Dan, Of Course I want a lavender chicken"!!!

[@Marykguise]

Wow, how exciting!!! Lots going on at LaLande and new things to explore!! I love how Stephanie and the others call the Christmas ornaments “baubles”. I’ve never heard that word used like that in the States and it’s adorable!! Can’t wait to see what’s under the bathroom!! Love you all 💗

[@amandavanlingen1768]

💛 Always putting a smile on my face. Just love these vlogs and all you beautiful souls. Thanks Stephanie. Blessings Mandy 👑SA

[@samwin9434]

Should have stuck a tape measure down one of the holes to see how deep/height of the space under the loo floor was. I think Philip is very brave offering to go down there, be carefull.

[@danielles7766]

Omg, infinite possibilities. You could use it as your cold storage or wine cellar or a new multipurpose room.

[@tonicummins730]

So pleased to see more of the restoration taking place ! Fascinating find

[@metropcs7560]

So much fun and hard work!!! It makes the world go round.!!! Thank you for sharing😊😊😊 Enjoyed the whole video from beginning to end!!!

[@kristadixon3272]

I could not love this show more!!! I felt sad but also happy for the peacocks, intrigued with the mystery of the space under the loo, delighted with the camaraderie of all of you, annoyed that anyone would dare give this a thumbs down, and excited to see what happens next!! xoxo

[@anitamoolman168]

Stephane you keep on talking about Christmas next year. However Christmas is at the end of this year 😀

[@letitiahansford307]

Just 10 months....can't wait!!!!

[@debimacinnis5548]

Sad but happy to see the peacock's go to their new home. I hope Jenny and Andrew will send pictures and I also hope when Selmar goes to visit his babies he will make a vlog for us all to see.

[@paddyjock1972]

Another great episode of the Chateau Diaries, it’s very good to hear that the peacocks are in a safe location, the Chateau giving up more secrets and you are getting some Lavender chickens 🐔 That is awesome! Wishing everyone at the chateau all the best!

[@leonorgrandle5960]

I am wondering if the tunnel is part of the original basement converted into a septic system. I remember Stephanie mentioned in a vlog about the bats in the basement of the chateau under the grand salon, how small it was for such a large chateau. She had wondered if it was walled off somewhere or the entrance hidden. It will be exciting to see once they can access that area. Maybe they should contact the Marquis family and ask if they know what it is. Cant wait to see!

[@jaynegrunnill3705]

HnM,I think,someone sent the trousers.The William Morris design.

[@bernadettewatts3975]

So glad Ian, Vivian and Lillian are going to such a lovely couple, glad we got to see Ian try out his feathers by copying his father the other day before they left! ... was remembering Team Lalande raking gravel this summer (the robes, the dancing, the singing) and how good it all looks with what Dan completed this episode ... and ‘the three hole mystery (why three holes???) to the mysterious room under the downstairs loo - look forward finding out what is discovered. ... The Christmas tree really was lovely this year,; very ingenious way to stay warm and finish the undecorating. Much, much, love Lalande - Supper Good episode!!

[@highplainsdox]

Selmar, we just spent our morning coffee with your latest vlog. It was so breathtakingly beautiful. What pretty little towns...or actually settlements. Takes me away from all the chaos. I subscribed and its worth the time to watch. Your photography is beautiful too. I felt like I was walking with you. Those bells!

[@davevans54]

Thank you for your inspirational vlogs. They have helped me to stay fairly happy during these uncertain times. I personally think that you should receive some sort of award for your large contribution to public good in so many countries. On the topic of time periods: I was born in 1944 and I lived in a tiny hamlet in Marple, NW Uk where there were no other children. My best friend, Carol was a bed ridden white haired old lady of 98 who was born in 1857. I found out her date of birth during family history studies many many years later. In the woods behind the hamlet was a 17c hall called Marple Hall which Agatha Christie visited; it gave her the idea for her character "Miss Marple". The rooms were over ten feet high with at least 7 layers of wall paper; each one was like cardboard. The patterns were very colourful and fantastic. Photos of Marple Hall are online.

[@sillybeeful]

This is fascinating Jeffrey. I hope all is well with you and that 2022 is a good year for you and yours.

[@kshudson4285]

So excited to see what you find under the chateau! There must have been more cellars given the time period during which the chateau was built. Have ALWAYS wondered what could have happened to them.

[@carolehanrahan]

What a lovely couple who took the peacocks! I hope she gets her unicorn one day. I am so intrigued by Selmar's find of the pipes to the underground hole/tunnel/cavern. I am very interested to find out what it was for and when it may have been constructed. This is the fun part of a chateau. So many changes happen over time and you never know what you might discover. Much love to you all.

[@zpoppy1]

So excited, could this be the missing cellar?

[@olakupa]

I am so excited to see the hidden room! Thank you for brining us along on this journey!

[@Jennifer62389]

It would be cool if you could find the wall on the inside of the bldg where it might have been walled up and open it for storage or a wine cellar etc.....

[@MasterThespis77]

Selmar is in charge of the La Lande TIME TEAM! :D

[@robingoffinet3251]

I can’t wait to see what’s going on with the space beneath the bathroom floor.

[@cynthialuna5786]

I hope you find treasures down in the tunnel. That would be wonderful. Philip is "Lalande" for you Stephanie. What a great friend. Selmar finds the most interesting things in your Chateau. What fun. Can't wait to see what's there. Take care and God bless you all.

[@larryhampton9069]

I'm betting it was an original septic tank before the 19th century addition. The vaulted ceiling would be necessary for the roof of the tank (see Roman tunnel work). The brick work is from the new foundation of the 19th century addition and they cut thru the sides of the tank at the foundation and put some sort of header there to support the exterior chateau wall.

[@jeanettem5982]

Larry, that is very logical, but not very much fun.

[@lisakilmer2667]

@LarryHampton - Sounds about right. Or possibly a cellar-turned-into-a-septic-tank. I thought - finally, they have found one of the missing cellars.

[@cwatson1975]

I agree, the ceilings arched shape would make it very strong, they used the arch in the Victorian subway tunnels. The outlet under the wall probably has openings to a drainage field which is now underneath all the lovely new pink gravel? This is great fun.

[@CB-kn1ox]

Another great vlog, Stephanie! Thank you!

[@lydiaschicklin5978]

Amazing! Selmar found out the famous hidden tunnel! I can't wait To learn more about his discovery! So exciting ! Bisous from Alsace!😘🤗😀😁

[@rickflood9813]

A hidden room, how very exciting!

[@wisequeens]

Selmar is a SKEPTIC about the SKeptic tank 😂😂😂

[@hollysterrett104]

It could be a cistern for water. We live in an old Victorian and we have 3 brick cisterns that are underground. Ours as well have vaulted ceilings......

[@jeanninef2110]

Omg! Stephanie you must watch The Dig on Netflix! I think you’ll love it!!! Just watched last night, so when Selmar discovered the secret tunnel the movie came to mind!!!

[@mparker6823]

@ Jeannine F Stephanie and Cat were talking in the last vlog live chat about having watched it and enjoying so much😊

[@Leebearify]

There is a very interesting opening outside where Mummy had her orchids, could the opening be there ? It is the place where the wall looked as though it was falling down, remember ?

[@chasethecat3839]

Wow...so observant. I always miss these things but enjoy reading about them in comments then I drive myself nuts going back to find the part of the video with that in...weird of me lol 🤪

[@nancyhelgeson9934]

I am glad that you have the storage room you have for all the Christmas decor! I wish I had more storage. The tree looks so beautiful still, with just the lights on it. I just have to say it is comical to me how you all like McDonald's hamburgers so much. Of course your homemade ones are much better!! They looked yummy!

[@francesaggarwal22]

Lavender pekin hens are beautiful.! It was great to get outside into the grounds today and see the gravel finished and the progress of the bathroom.

[@fannygrace6098]

That was an incredibly kind transition of care♥️

[@jimm8682]

It’s a Wonderful find under the new future bathroom, Selmar is so excited and Philip being chosen to go down into this tunnel was so funny...cannot wait!!

[@michaelcarrillo8769]

Dan is the cutest.

[@jerrygodwin9084]

Now I can't wait to see what's under ground! Thanks for a great video

[@13lueeyes]

I love a good mystery. Even if it turns out to be a boring old “sceptic tank”. The thrill of the chase! ❤️😂

[@anitalifevlogs6753]

Y’all are sooo entertaining! Love watching your channel. You make people realize that with a little effort life can be magical. I love the way you face every day with a smile, laughter, and enthusiasm for life. Can’t wait to see who fits in the hole under the house, lol!

[@GRB0517]

Oh I can't wait to get home from work and watch!

[@sorcha259]

Jenny that was an epic campervan!!

[@tulipwindmill]

The plot thickens lol. Could be some sort of cellar. Perhaps it was used to hide in during the revolution. Im assuming its not shown in the plans if you have any. My friend's chateau plans had all the secret rooms etc marked on them by a relative, but, he has still managed to find at least 3 that weren't on the plans. He did find a number of things in them too. You might be lucky and find something interesting.

[@sylvienguyen3361]

Particularly enjoy videos like this; glimpses into the past of the chateau, discoveries....

[@richaelblewett5068]

Philip is the best "little brother", always willing to help out or have an adventure. I look forward to the next episode featuring Indiana Janssen! Cheers! 🥂🍾

[@miss6me9]

You both look amazing in the thumbnail ❤️