The chateau has been without power since 1986.

[@Mmmmetro]

Let’s test the electric supply. Is there a doorbell? No. Is there a porch light? No. Is there a spotlight on the roof? No. “Is the kettle on? “ Yes!! Brits providing the essential test! I absolutely love you Chaps.

[@nicarazzi]

Is the kettle on was so funny 😂

[@justinanovak8040]

😂

[@greenstar7492]

😂🤣😂

[@keithier1958]

So y'all use three phases to main in your home. Inventer change it to single phase?

[@norwegiangadgetman]

@@keithier1958 Why use an inverter? 3 Phases. They just use different phases for different circuits.

[@rsinuk9697]

‘You can work until 7 now, we have lights!’ - love it. Another memorable milestone. And fair play to the Stone Masons for helping move the car 🚙

[@diyhard666]

More important the kettle is on 😂

[@constanceferguson7930]

A car, a roof, a garden, and power!! Congrats on all you gents do!!

[@raynonabohrer5624]

It took three human engines to move that car. So proud. Good. Job gentlemen. God bless you all. Keep safe and keep warm.

[@mcurrie2886]

Let's get some heat in that toilet. Lol

[@louisvl10]

things are going parabolic since the roof was finished whew

[@Odilia-m1j]

Hot and cold water next!!

[@miajoyce11]

I’m soooo interested in the planting and garden plan. Please don’t stop.

[@ticheyne]

I love how the most important thing in the chateau is the kettle congratulations Dan for another milestone in the renovation!

[@ItsAllJustBollox]

Electricity will make winter a lot easier you are doing miracles with this project.

[@mmegraham]

Now they can have heating fans!

[@midnightdreemz1509]

Dan, you have expressive eyes, and you could see the joy in your eyes as you talked about the electric being turned on! Good job. Im sorry about your dear friend and mentor. He must have been the best, he passed his torch to you. He must have thought highly of you to leave you his Riley. That car was his contribution to your dream. RIP 🙏

[@vivianeriesterer4279]

Dan walking proud as a rooster when leaving the ‘garage ‘ of his new glamourus car! well done

[@irenemulcahy2495]

Wow that Pearl duco finish on the car is beautiful. Very classy. Brian and his piece of wood timeless.😮

[@petegibson863]

Hi Dan , When the fruit starts ripening , if you have a glut , make jams and preserves , marketed as Chateau de Chaumont jams and preserves , you would make a killing !

[@LaReynedeNeige]

Could always get into selling it at the local markets.

[@gaius_enceladus]

@@LaReynedeNeige Definitely! That's a great idea!

[@JulieGraham-u7b]

For those of us who remember pre Chateau Chaumont when he was at home with the boys and Annaliese, I remember him cooking the most fabulous meals. There is nothing Dan cannot do, renovations, gardening, cooking, charity fund raising, etc etc.😊❤

[@francer1793]

Dan is also a qualified chef

[@francer1793]

Great idea

[@PatriciaDelsey]

That car is so fitting for the Chateau! Dogs all around helping , the digger all over the place, electricity!! And the kettle boiling. You guys are the best

[@argee55]

Beautiful chateau. Beautiful garden. Beautiful estate car. Beautiful friendships. Everything is Beautiful! Ans let's not forget, beautiful electric service.

[@julieburton-johnson1557]

Yes the beautiful people don't live in Monaco ...they live here 😊

[@KathyRichardson-x4m]

Love the garden, but the best part of today was the delighted smile Dan had upon be finally getting power.

[@cynthiamckenzie1034]

That car is absolutely GORGEOUS 😍 I'M not a car person but that car is SPECIAL ❤

[@LynneTribble]

Maybe a boat person?

[@cynthiamckenzie1034]

@LynneTribble I love plants❣️So I will be very excited to see Dan's garden 🥰

[@melaniewest3947]

Congratulations on your electricity

[@clywrig]

Nothing says "confidence" like a mate with a board nearby. Good job, guys. Holding my breath for you from Florida, USA.

[@mavep2855]

And let there be light! Very exciting, congratulations Dan!🇨🇦🎄❤️

[@brucemartin8435]

Merry Christmas from a fellow Canadian from Arienzo Italy 🇨🇦🇮🇹. Buon Natale 🎄🎁

[@sa11ysmile1]

Cheers all round tonight. We are so happy for team Chaumont. Dan we love you. What a joyous day. Thankyou for having us on your amazing journey and never let go of the mad Irish one or the stupendous tree lover. Much love from Sally in the Uk 🇬🇧

[@LynneTribble]

Yes love that mad Irish man

[@conorsheehan9929]

I never missed an episode from day one..... best thing on tv. , even the dogs are perfect.!

[@LynneTribble]

You said it!

[@ralphcampbell8004]

Agreed!!

[@susansweeney1069]

It's like the coming of the Victorian age again. Now you have light. We'll be thankful to see the garden bloom in the spring and grateful you prepared it now. Love you guys x 🇬🇧

[@donmorrow1923]

I’m so happy for you Dan, Nick and Brian, and all the people that have made this momentous occasion happen. Sometimes you have to wonder if it was the Power Company thinking, “ Is this guy really going to restore, and put a roof on this burnt out Chateau? Let’s wait and see.” The garden is planted, the electrics are connected and the mason continues on with his masterful skills to restore the stoneworks in the Chateau. So much more to do, yes, but your home is alive now and surging with energy to be brought back to life to fulfill your dreams of giving back to the children that you care so much about. ❤

[@andyman1088]

For many of us, electricity is the most natural thing in the world. But yet, here in rural France it seems to make all the difference in the world to keep going. Good job and enjoy!

[@susannahwhitaker994]

Wow Dan ,this is a huge moment, in fact it is really moving. So proud of you and your magic mates . Roll on 2025 🤗

[@wendyfromoz4480]

What amazing progress this year has produced. You have the chateau waterproofed, electricity to the chateau, a beautiful chateau car, and an orchard that will bear so much. Dan and team you are truly amazing and I am enjoying watching the progress.Thank you🥰

[@smac4565]

Electricity and an amazing car. Christmas came early for you this year Dan. We are amazed as you with the progress you and your merry band of men have achieved.

[@glyndevonport7802]

Brian definitely got the priorities right, 'Get t'kettle on'. First priority on getting up in the morning, arriving at work, when a job is complete and arriving home.

[@KuzinaElizabeth]

😂💯

[@dougyazell5479]

I can't believe I'm having this much fun watching a show about renovating. I can't wait to see it in a couple of years from now.

[@LynneTribble]

Me too !

[@LynneTribble]

That lovely car needs a JUMP 4 human powered and all those fruit trees what a wonderful garden All that hard work !

[@tanglezest7601]

I love that you understand that the garden cannot wait. You truly deserve the title Dan the gardener!

[@julietrask7497]

My dad was a man of many talents. Long haul trucking, an author,electrician. He would of loved wiring the chateau. We had a garage built for 2 cars, he gave us 16 outlets. He always said, you never know where you wish there was an outlet. Exciting times Dan.

[@CalebBlackhand]

"Too many outlets" is a complaint I rarely hear, "Not enough outlets" on the other hand...... 😅

[@eastafrica1020]

That is a beautiful automobile. It isn't just a car.

[@markthompson4885]

I never even heard of this model of car It's perfect for the Chateau.

[@catzenhouse]

@@markthompson4885 It certainly is a stunner!

[@vanessajamieson7420]

Such an achievement! The chateau, the first garden, now this garden & ELECTRICITY!!! so happy for you Dan, you’ve worked so hard, (even with Nick, Brian & Calvin’s help) and really deserve all the accolades! How I wish I could visit you & your chateau.

[@slol144]

Love that car now make sure you leave a couple of buckets of DampRid or similar to keep the moisture out of the interior, engine bay and trunk.

[@jmk1962]

Think he should have housed it in a repurposed shipping container cos that 'canopied garage' will blow away in the first storm that comes along.

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

Speaking on the car, I wasnt thrilled watching Brian pushing on the grill shell. Very easy to bend / dent / break. Luckily it survived.

[@JohanneMatthew]

I love gardening as well and always do it in tandem with the interior renovations. My motto (taught by my mother - a great gardener!) is " First year they sleep, second year they creep and third year they leap!" This was for perennial flowers but I have found it also applied to shrubs and trees.

[@erichammond2560]

Is the kettle on!! Hilarious, Brian. 😂

[@Delores-e9h]

Everything is coming together. Congratulations Dan, Nick, Brian.. the car is beautiful. Happy for you Dan..

[@happytraveller8953]

Ooooh! I can see brides stepping out of that fab vehicle you have there. What a destination wedding venue the chateau will be!!! May you and your crew have the happiest of holiday seasons!!!

[@katherineleavitt7275]

Dan, I'm so proud of all the hard work you guys have put in over the last few years making the Chateau come back to life. Kathy USA 🇺🇸

[@RickFlood]

So glad we didn't see Nick blown into the air from the power going wrong ;-)

[@mitzigaynor-rz5zn]

Vikings can’t fly.

[@brodylehjohnson975]

How exciting, woot, woot😊😊yea!!! Awesome 🤩⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏 The garden will be gorgeous🎄!

[@wandacasper5612]

Its a good day for u Dan. electric flowering. Car under cover. Have a good weekend. Stay safe and warm

[@kimvanek2322]

Wow Dan... you did it!! You had the vision and drive and you made it happen!!! Great job gentlemen!❤🎉😊

[@clivejefferson]

I couldn’t be more pleased for you. Hurrah!!!

[@pamelahaskell809]

Your property is going to absolutely beautiful in the spring with all the bulbs blooming and the fruit tree coming into bloom. This barren area will be looking great. Can hardly wait to see it. this is a great moment for all 3 of you to be there to see the lights going on. You've had quite a few big days lately Dan and this is just another accomplishment. You can't stop smiling. WOW

[@stuborn-complaining-german]

Congratulations to another big milestone taken and the Chateau getting more and more reconnected to the rest of the world!

[@jeromeblanchet685]

The electric supply is great, but THE CAR !! I'm in love with a car ...

[@monique9377]

Et la Fée Electricité est présente au Chateau ! Bravo !!

[@LynneTribble]

Bravo !

[@iainrutherford184]

Cracking job guys. Brian stood with the 3x3 stump to push Dan away from the electrical supply was classic 😂

[@bhagavatidasi2373]

I can see you drive around in that car like a real "Lord of the Manor".

[@BettyAdams-oq8xf]

Wow! We fans are so impressed. The good Lord has shown His favor on all of you. Blessings from Kentucky 🙏❤️🎄👏

[@williamjamison5010]

Twentieth, go me . I haven't missed an episode. Best entertainment ever.

[@barbblake8697]

DAN - tell Stephanie the video of her visit with you had no sound. Let her know silent movies are a thing of the past. You have the power now to do so dan. Great Video as always!!!

[@maryromine7910]

Well Santa was very good to you Dan! POWER and a Chateau car wow! Big big day 🎉🎉❤❤

[@harmandros]

I enjoy the dogs getting involved in all works !!!!

[@susandellet7121]

Dan its magnificent and obviously compulsive viewing ..addicted

[@siegridthomas9674]

😅VERY MUCH

[@southerncolours826]

Yes, let there be light! Dan, I absolutely love the Riley! What a gem.❤ The planting looks brill, well don men! xxx

[@whitefam2000]

That's wonderful, what a triumph. I really like watching you guys and your bantering back and forth. Kinda reminds me of Larry, Curly, and Moe, except the characters keep switching back and forth. Just love it. One of best crews I've seen in a very long time.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

I rather think of them as the 3 Musketeer.

[@michelebourke4340]

@@raynonabohrer5624 Someone called them the 3 Turreteers a few vlogs back....pretty apt, i thought...but what would i know...i'm a fruit called a kiwi.....chuckle.

[@fanstats_sports]

Well done! Seeing how many "little steps" lead to where you are today is incredible.

[@josephvargas6166]

ça c'est une voiture comme je les aime , avec une âme , un design magnifique , des courbes sensuelles ....tout quoi !!!

[@lindagage7315]

Wow it's all so fantastic! It's coming together Dan! Well done everyone! Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

[@mlaiuppa]

With all that fruit coming, get yourself a big, antique copper jam pot. You can make jam and process it in jars and sell it. With all that will be coming from that area in the future, you can bring in a tidy sum once you open the Chateau to visitors and open a gift shop. I have an awesome recipe for the currants but you’ll nee to plans some rose geraniums. Also strawberries for classic jam. Apricot tree, peach tree. Get a vegetable garden going behind the Chateau where there used to be one. Huge congratulations on getting power. Just in time for your next step after the roof and windows. Running plumbing and electrical. Outlets every 4 meters. One can never have too many outlets. Indoor plumbing. You’ve got the space for every bathroom to gave a generous shower and a huge soaking clawfoot tub. Go with porcelain on cast iron. You won’t regret it.

[@johnkelly6942]

In all the building projects I worked on as young man it was always a big deal when you went from temporary to permanent power. Congratulations, more progress.

[@patriciaarroni2142]

We couldn't be more happy for you Dan!. Now you can do what you do best ! That's ANYTHING YOU WANT 🎉❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@margaretjacobs4016]

Haha! First like!!! I’ve been watching your channel since you were over at the Château De La Londe and I don’t think I’ve ever been the first😂 congratulations on your electrifying day!😃

[@muratyilmaz326]

Congratulations

[@BrendaBrown-m1q]

So happy and excited for you guys, it so amazing what you have accomplished you are truly living a fairytale. Thanks for sharing this experience with us, I love seeing dreams come true. Enjoy your weekend!

[@nadiaslegers2092]

I love the chateau car Dan ❤ I would love to own a Beetle one day or a MG. And love the garden! Don't underestimate the garden, it will grow while you all work on the chateau! Love that moment the dogs are happy that the car is in! So nice to see that happy energy.

[@Haladmer]

As a former electrician.. that use of the timber during the first power-on was spot on lol Well done to you all, and congrats on having a working power connection!

[@philippahobart4499]

I guessed right!!

[@sandrac3517]

What was the timber for?

[@Haladmer]

​@@sandrac3517 If something goes wrong, it allows him to remove the person "stuck" from the circuit without risking themselves directly. Electricity can be "sticky" in that if you're really unlucky, you basically seize up and can't remove yourself from the issue.

[@sandrac3517]

@@Haladmer Blimey 😳

[@Haladmer]

@@sandrac3517 Yeah, it happens, you can see it in low voltage (i.e. "control" circuits) as well. Systems are designed to help minimize the chance (lots of plastic/ceramic around where people touch), but you never know. The other thing you'll notice, is while holding the timber, he also closed his eyes right before the circuit went live.. in case there was a flash from the circuit overloading. Take it from someone having it happen.. flash blindness sucks lol

[@RustyShackleford97]

Massive accomplishment 👏 Congratulations there's some huge updates and they're only going to get better now there's actually power.

[@randyrice1429]

So much happening at once! New car, new garden, and now - ELECTRICITY! Congratulations! Be proud, you've earned it!

[@SuzanneRutter-f6n]

Wonderful, what a great day

[@jeromebrocard763]

👌😎👍 MERCI POUR LE PARTAGE BON COURAGE A VOUS ET ENCORE BRAVO . 👌😎👍

[@isobelchapman9548]

I can’t stop smiling along with you……absolutely fantastic work chaps.

[@LynneTribble]

Your right this just makes u happy even though your not there

[@Rbmc2611]

Congratulations! How exciting is that? In the spring, I’ll be screaming about how beautiful your yard is but for now it seems like such a great accomplishment to have your electric back on.

[@anitag5879]

Huge congratulations on the electricity, the roof, the car, the beautiful people in your life , the garden, the doggies and the success of your KZbin channel - you've made it 🎉🎉. And please give Brian and Nick proper microphones for Christmas 😘❤️

[@louettahuddleson7194]

Wow! The château has electric hip hip hooray! Congrats on another great milestone. Have a great weekend. See ya next time. 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@denniscampeau6577]

I absolutely love watching your videos guys you’re all so amazing. Bravo electrical installation in!

[@patricianathan4676]

Oh dear, !!! the air was charged with ?? anticipation of you three guys, waiting to turn on the electric power was a real cliff hanger. The planting looks fantastic, thanks to Davey. Can't wait till spring, just think of all that wild life it will encourage? Good job well done. No holding you back now Dan the man and team.❤❤❤❤

[@chantalpinsonneault1299]

Massive achievement. well done team Chaumont ... And all of us for cheering on!!!

[@dspine6]

I found your KZbin channel last month, and spent DAYS binge-watching your videos! I absolutely loved watching the chateau come back to life, and listening to your hopes, dreams, and plans. The history of the building is amazing and was life changing for those children! I do confess to covering my eyes or covering my phone when you all were doing the death-defying roofing!! (My stomach revolted on account of I am terrified of heights!) My only problem now is I have a REALLY hard time waiting on your next video! Until then...Happy Holidays!

[@gayewebb943]

From the moment you started working on the Chateau, to where you are now, has been amazing and very entertaining. Such great progress. Now, electricity to make things easier. Great things are to come. The garden is massive. It will be a joy to see it flourishing. Well done all of you. ❤❤❤ Oh, and the Riley, beautiful. 😊

[@carolynwalker2713]

Brilliant! A major step forward. You can have as much tea and coffee as you like now! Garden will be amazing.

[@lenise7726]

Your teamwork is impressive. Shows what can be accomplished! Congratulations on getting the power on. The edible garden will be fantastic 😊

[@deannayoung5311]

I can't wait tell all the garden walls are Cleared of vines 🎉 It's going to make everything 🙌look so much cleaner 😊

[@edwinaflannery9828]

Well done EDF. Or whichever sidekick company they are using...only taken a long time but its wonderful news.. and the planting it's just incredible..its going to be a park, cant wait to see next years spring....dont forget to plant a sapin de Noel, every garden big enough should have one to light up for Noel.. have a great weekend now ❤

[@brigittelacour5055]

The engine looks like the EDF blue.

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Three Men in the Garden ! Power is Connected to the Box and Temp Cable into the Chateau - Kettle is on - CONGRATS ! Enjoyed soooo much of the Fantastic Progress - well done Everyone ! Many Cheers from Australia !

[@cherriemater]

Let there be light! ❤🎉😊

[@francoisebekaert8137]

And there was!!❗💡💡💡🎺🏰🎉😁👍👏

[@barbblake8697]

Wish I could give you ten thumbs up for this video, POWER in the CHATEAU!!!! Congrats on the huge step forward.

[@BibiFromSpain]

what a big milestone, darling, power... well done

[@lieuwina]

Brian to Nick 'Is the power on' Nick 'yes', Brian, 'is the kettle on'? Nick 'yes' Brian, 'right three coffees' ha ha, you got to love these guys. Congrats!! on the garden, electricity, kettle on, chateau car, and humour, and the big switch on was amazing. Have a great day.

[@petercarter4252]

Wonderful progress with power Dan and Co. A great step forward.

[@rachel-b8d]

Beautiful car, lovely garden in the making, a full roof , electricity and a fabulous team behind you! What a year!

[@Elli-jf3ls]

SO HAPPY FOR YOU DAN !!!

[@dianeallan5622]

Joyous watching everything you’ve done and the look on your handsome face today because of power being connected was beautiful. Bless you 🙏❤

[@melaniehoshall6942]

Congratulations! I hope you can light the old girl up! So, I hope the best for your garden and that the bumper crop of edibles does not produce a bumper crop of bunnies.

[@gerardinehealyminard6984]

What an achievement team, pure magic❤. Next Christmas in the Chateau for sure. You have electricity now so they'll be no stopping you. Have a great weekend & a good rest. Looking forward to next week ❤❤

[@hiarobert]

Great to see you guys work with ambition and the joy to go into the next phase of the project

[@Redbuzzcut]

Absolutely AMAZING! Congrats Dan on getting power back into the chateau! Important note for the Riley in "storage", be sure to order some kind of mice repellant to keep the buggers out of the engine bay, main cabin and boot, they can destroy that restored car quickly. Cheers and I can't wait to see the chateau lit up at night again. 👍

[@bauta8401]

PODREMOS VER EL CHATEAU ILUMINADO COMO UN MONUMENTO. BRAVOOOO!!!!!

[@YRothblatt]

Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, halle Lu jah !!!!!!!! Great work?!!!! You’re on fire!! Not, electrified!!!!

[@ShalomBrother]

I work on the electric here in the uk. I’d be willing to have a wager that there will be nothing wrong with that original cable as long as nobody has hit it with anything while digging. You’d probably be better off just piecing it out at either end rather than over laying it. XLPE cables are designed to run wet and as long as they’re jointed correctly it won’t cause you a problem

[@PhilG0BVD]

Brilliant Dan, a game changer. With the trench don't forget the duct for the fibre optic communications cable.

[@BigDreamer64323]

Those dogs life their best life at the chateau! Every time I see them wondering around I can’t help to think about their privilege 😍

[@JM-bg2ts]

The tail wags confirm 😂

[@nicolethijs5428]

I was thinking exactly the same! What a life they have!

[@kathleenclark5877]

I constantly think the same thing. They are living the best pupsters’ lives. However, I always fear for their collective safety when the boys are pitching and heaving heavy objects out of the upper windows. Or running heavy machinery. Merry Christmas from Canada from a childless cat lady.

[@thomasgansevoort929]

Oh joy of joys, what an electric vlog (Oh my gosh! I've been enchanted by Brian}!