PERFECT FRENCH DAYS: FANTASTIC FLORALS AT THE CHATEAU DE CHAUMONT!!!

In this new series of perfect day trips from the Chateau de Lalande, I jump in the car and go on an awfully big adventure with Marie, Nati and Philip. We go to the magnificent Chateau de Chaumont sur Loire, which was unusually once owned by both Queen Catherine de Medici and her husband's mistress, Diana de Poitiers! They are hosting a stunning exhibition of Floral Art and Marie asked us all to go along with her, on what turned out to be a perfect French day with friends...
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[@pepper24able]

That is the symbol of The Order Of The Porcupine which was established in the 1300s. So that is one old castle!

[@AlanHouser]

Prickly bit of trivia that's right on point. 📍

[@worldtravelingwithus]

I thought that was the royal crest of Louis XII

[@briansilkworth5486]

All from different countries having the time of their lives in France. Exactly how the world should work. What fun to watch!

[@CateJackson]

If you ever do Lalande tshirts they should read, "I love a dramatic chicken."

[@colinbryan333]

Definitely 😂🙋‍♂️

[@chasethecat3839]

Ha!!

[@CherylSimser]

I recently visited a farm and saw my first chicken with feathered 'feet'. They were simply adorable and their manner of walk was delightful. LaLande now needs feather footed chickens for the chicken village.

[@lindaanderson7507]

Thank you for sharing this outting.

[@tkucey8689]

you beat me to it!

[@nancyhelgeson9934]

I LOVED every moment of this video!!!! It was almost... almost as good as though I was there with you on this wonderful day and tour!! Thank you so much for taking us with you!

[@kimberlymason4974]

You need to find some amazing lighting for outside the Chateau.

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

That was lovely. Thank you. PS. The Library display must be poetry books.....waxing lyrical!😜

[@sharmanhandling5178]

You should get some outdoor lighting for your courtyard so you dont have to come home in the pitch dark

[@charleswalker1185]

There is a light sensitive paint that accepts sunlight and the painted things glow...

[@charleswalker1185]

Did Leonardo Da Vinci design that chateau?

[@chemokiki]

@@charleswalker1185 You might be thinking of Chambord?

[@christinevr7698]

LaLande should have Hedgehog in Tiara over the mantel.

[@philipjanssen]

Yes! Tomorrow I’ll ask Steph haha

[@carolehanrahan]

Yes please!!!

[@Leebearify]

Hedgehog in a dressing gown and tiara. Remember La Lande has the dressing gown Mafia!!

[@chasethecat3839]

There is a gentleman in Waco TX who could make it...wish I had money - I would order it for Lelande

[@hahna77]

@@chasethecat3839 I've been to his shop, and you're right, he could totally make it. He's so good.

[@jillipepper5353]

The chicken should be named Madame Pompador, lots of beautiful gardens.🥰

[@nlbhaduri]

jillipepper5353 looks like an Auracana (sp), South American breed which lays bluish green shelled eggs

[@letitiahansford307]

The chickens have bustles under their dresses.

[@1958pobs]

Another educational and delightful video, I would never have dreamed of seeing such an exhibition. The company was joyful and fun, many thanks Stephanie for making it possible.

[@kjwhitty8820]

You need to light up that beautiful fountain at night!!!

[@janetthomas8244]

Just exquisite. It really was a fairy tale castle, and with the addition of the floral art, magnifique!!!

[@kaihandren9309]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for that amazing trip -- you took us all along to see a true fairytale castle we would never see on our own -- take us along , please .... you enrich our lives with your wonderful friendship ❤

[@davidcunningham5422]

Have to say the Floral show was amazing, buts let’s be real - they could have stuck daisy’s in glass jars in any of those rooms and it would have looked unbelievable. A true royal castle! 👍🌸🥂🇨🇦

[@rozannaherring1578]

The hens are Pekin Bantams. I have had them for years. Great characters!

[@teresacarle294]

💖 Gorgeous hens. Love their gait.

[@rozannaherring1578]

@@teresacarle294 Like ladies wearing a bustle and frilly bloomers!

[@carolehanrahan]

I loved this vlog!!!! I loved the drive there, the stop sign was hilarious, the running commentary of your thoughts on the gardens on the way in and then the magical displays within the chateau which were stunning. I feel like I deserved a coffee and some cake after watching. Thanks again for so much fun, education, beauty and laughter. Much love to you all.

[@mariadigiovanni1168]

This was an absolutely stellar episode- so very inspirational; a feast for the eyes. The large leaved trees when you first entered the grounds are magnolia trees. They have large fragrant flowers in the spring. They would do well at LaLande. Thank you for this wonderful chapter. What a fun day!

[@jessicajordan680]

I was breathless watching the footage from Catherine De' Medici's room. The bold use of purple and blue and deep pinks suited the history and grace of the room. I couldn't possibly go to a chateau floral exhibition with friends; I would be much like Marie, savoring every small detail in every room to the point where my party abandons me as a lost cause. Thank you for taking us along with you Stephanie

[@clicker7019]

That was my favorite exhibit as well!!

[@ilenet9911]

Mine too! It was exquisite!

[@probstnatalie]

Those adorable chickens look like bunnies from behind!!! Thank you for sharing these lovely gardens with us :)

[@hopediamond214]

High quality vlog. Thanks so much Stephanie.

[@emilymln]

at the beginning you asked what trees were those, they are Magnolia trees.

[@vintagemaison3553]

Yep, definitely magnolias. I have an enormous magnolia in my courtyard which my neighbour tells me is over 200 years old.

[@nlbhaduri]

Magnolia grandiflora, possibly

[@Phalaenopsisify]

Magnolia grandiflora :)

[@chazikins]

Magnolias are such dirty trees...they never stop dropping leaves

[@ishara_priestess]

The magnolias that grow in the southern US can grow to be enormous in size, and their blooms smell like lemony heaven. If you plant elephant ears, give them plenty of sun and tons of water. My grandparents used to have elephant ears planted where the washing machine drained and they were quite happy, and grew as tall as the roof with 3 foot leaves. They will also make a huge flower.

[@marjorieguest9497]

You guys make me happy😊 love kat, she’s so funny 😂

[@francesaggarwal22]

I watched this very late at night, and so as not to disturb sleeping people in the house , I turned down the sound to very low and put on the captions. I highly recommend this. It will add to your enjoyment. So hilarious! The Princess in the portrait was described as "a rich ass". Marie was called, Marley, Maddie, Maggie. Phillip was "fill up guy". The mistakes are a hoot. One place name became "peasants ass". 😁 Did I really read "dramatic chicken" or was that the crazy subtitles? 😂

[@TheBTG88]

Maybe try using earphones?

[@clicker7019]

That is hilarious! My husband is asleep next to me so I quickly turned the music down when it would come on and then I'd turn it back up to hear Stephanie.

[@marymcandrew7667]

your comment made me laugh aloud! haha, thanks!

[@francesaggarwal22]

@@TheBTG88 good idea! However the subtitles are so funny I might continue with them😁

[@eili8806]

That is fab! :-D You are making me giggle here, I've got to try this.

[@paulalusk5586]

Absolutely beautiful! The flowers, castle, grounds. Thank you for taking us along.

[@hatshepsut8329]

What a fantastic day out! I actually feel like I got to go too. As I recall, having read something recently about the Princess, she was just 16 or 17 when she decided that she must have the chateau and purchased it herself. I am sure she would be so thrilled to see her beloved home being used in the manner that it is these days. Thanks for taking us all along!

[@margaretreed7790]

You’ll need to film a new intro now that you have the new gravel.

[@vivianericasmith4716]

I was thinking the same thing. It will be fun to see a new intro!

[@juliegraham8133]

Tell Marie she must visit a garden in the UK called Miserden in the Cotswolds. It is beautiful, tranquil and has a tearoom.😊

[@jocelynholmquist7544]

What a wonderful vlog loved seeing the gardens and flowers thank you so much for taking the time to do this wonderful vlog🌻🙏🏼💐

[@MrPrentissDJones]

Thanks for taking us on an adventure this Sunday! Beautiful floral display 💐

[@TheBTG88]

Spring Trip idea - Claude Monet's garden in Giverny.

[@shelovesitaly]

Such beauty...the flowers and the food! I especially "swooned" over the flower arrangement atop the piano and then cascading down onto the floor....so much talent and creativity.

[@passplus1]

Stephanie. Thank you so much for taking us all with you on your day out. It was beautiful.

[@maggiegray1698]

One of the best blogs you've done. Amazzzzzzing.

[@ntakovacj3644]

I had to Print Screen so many times! This is gorgeous -- I know I'll be watching this again and more than twice.

[@lindah.453]

I did the exact same thing!!

[@chasethecat3839]

Me three lol. Just stunning arrangement s

[@helenbingham9836]

You are so kind Stephanie, letting the girls choose their scarves first.

[@campsbaysa]

Like they would dare pick the dragonfly one after her declaration it was her favourite!!!

[@patpowers2154]

It was great to see Marie out with the beautiful flowers, she's such an artist and you could see the happiness all day on her face.

[@pamsmith1674]

Ooooooooooooooo I'm thinking somebody did that on their own I'm oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@pamsmith1674]

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[@pamsmith1674]

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[@pamsmith1674]

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[@pamsmith1674]

Okoooooooooooooooooo

[@ta3970]

The sunshine always breaks through an ordinarily bleak day when I get to view your vlogs...

[@jackiemurphy838]

Please include Kat more, she’s hilarious 😂

[@lisaglynn3121]

She sure is! She cracks me up all the time! Love her!

[@schultzbarb]

Marie is absolutely annoying!

[@FrugalOverFifty]

This is really emotional for me to watch - thank you for sharing this. We visit family twice a year, and they live in a place with gardens and galleries and exhibitions. We love going together and we plan our trips around these exact kinds of outings. It's been so sad not to be able to travel safely (we're in the US). Thank you for bringing me the feeling of being with family in beautiful surroundings. ❤️

[@lisaglynn3121]

The trees are Magnolias! What a Beautiful outing. One day I’ll go to Europe!

[@chasethecat3839]

TY...Loved them

[@davidnicholson6406]

The magnolia have Large white flowers that smell beautiful in June in the southern US.

[@teresacarle294]

@@davidnicholson6406 💖Yes, have one in my front yard in 🌞SoCalifornia. It makes me very happy to gaze at it year round. The creamy white flowers are spectacular, and their scent is wonderfully sweet. This year (as a result of all our rain last Winter & Spring) we have red berries on it too. ☮💛🌼

[@jomcgee6094]

OH...MY...GOSH! This was absolutely fabulous!!!!

[@nancycowan6109]

What beautiful fun! But really, if France actually has a Don’t Stop Me Now stop sign, then I must learn French right away and leave Minnesota. ❤️ (My first grade teacher told me 62 years ago that pink and red NEVER went together. I was heartbroken because I thought they were so beautiful. They continue to give me great pleasure.) 💕❣️

[@lianegordon971]

I know right - that stop sign! All I could think of is - if I tell the kids at school, one of them will paint our one stop sign that we have in town! Then they will get knicked for it by the police and they will say - but Mrs Gordon (our teacher) told us all about it so it was her fault. I will be like don't blame me - blame the French they did it first. All I can think of is all these stop signs around the world getting the 'Queen' treatment now. What a hoot.

[@patdowney4984]

It was so good to go on a journey with you all and see all the beautiful flowers and the Magnificent Castle .as some one who is house bound .this has really made my day x

[@hw476]

Should have dragged Dan along to break it to him subtly what he now has to do in the garden. 🤦🏼‍♀️🙄🤣

[@Timhey0912]

So very beautiful, It was almost, as if I was there! Thank You, Thank You!

[@lesleyfreedman9723]

What a great day out of Lalande... so nice and a great dinner... ! Selmar quite often joined you, it seems before Phillipe came along... missing Selmar, he is a great part of Lalande!x

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

Yes we all feel Selmar has been put aside somehow . Make me sad, maybe he is on Holiday, or maybe he was getting too popular!

[@teresacarle294]

🤔It is as simple as Selmar is busy or off on some weekend trip with Diesal. 😆It is absolutely ridiculous to suggest he's not appearing in vlogs bcos his popularity over-powers or over-shadows anyone. No one is that shallow on this channel. If anything, Stephanie knows his popularity helps increase viewership.

[@heidihalderman1118]

In San Francisco at the de Young Art Museum they set up a show called Blooms to Art. My boss took use several times to see it on opening night. At the time it was the original museum built probably in the early twentieth century. Many rooms set with paintings, sculptures and furniture. It was amazing. Two years ago I finally got my trip to Paris. We made a large loop out of Paris through Rouen, to hon fleur, to Caan, to Mont St Michel (bucket list for me). Then hell bent for the Loire River chateaux. We chose Chenonceau and Chambord . It was Easter week and Chenonceau was decorated withe the most glorious floral displays. We had two weeks. It was nowhere near enough time.

[@dina5295]

I think that the chickens may be Millefleur Pekin Bantams 🤔 That is my guess 😊 Loved touring the gardens and castles with ya’ll! It means so much to be able to see such beautiful places in France ✨🏰✨

[@WillowTreePottery]

What an incredible journey. I am making sous vide tenderloin for supper and when you cut into your beef my pot was smelling lovely and I thought I had "smellivision" , it looked delicious.

[@nebula402]

I’m pretty sure the doors on Nati’s scarf are from Barcelona.

[@donnafitzgerald4203]

That was so awesome to see...I agree with Christine VR...a Hedgehog in a Tiara is needed at LaLande.

[@claireloving8973]

Really felt like I was on a lovely day out with you, just perfect....thank you xx

[@eileeng2492]

Stephanie, I love to explore with you. You bring it all to life. You need to do a series around the world for Netflix

[@loralechmanick333]

This is my favorite!!! Such beauty! Thank you for introducing me to France. I had no idea!!!!🥰

[@brendacard1447]

Oh I love this so much! Looks like a fantastically fun day.

[@timyoung4187]

Hi I think the wall fabric is from Tassinari and Chatel in Paris. Which is part of the Leleivre Let me know if you want more info.

[@JohnPValentine]

The plant with the large, black/purple leaves near the bottle fountain is “elephant ear” (Colocasia esculenta)...where taro roots come from.

[@lisaakinlabi]

Lalande needs outdoor lighting to brighten the outside at night as well - I think it's just as beautiful as any chateau.

[@dorisdanielsen3296]

The sumptuosness, the inspiration! I was completely carried away.

[@vivianericasmith4716]

You expressed my thoughts as well. A little escape.

[@ilovejewelyn]

Loved that you referenced the YSL garden in Marrakech... I’ve been there and the blue in Marrakech is a lot richer. I love the blue in that garden I took of photo of me again that blue. Thank you for sharing such a gem of a castle. That group dinner looked amazing! I’m all for a secret garden 💚

[@tilley7242]

Prayers go out to the French teacher who was murdered

[@RalphTGP]

Indeed, heartbreaking how his memorial was disrespected by thugs.

[@rose-marie7351]

😍😍😍😍😍 just wow! Grandiose chateau and florals exposition! And These chickens are just perfect for LaLande! 💕 love seeing the four of you together and Stephanie you look great! That outfit was just perfect for that outing! 💖

[@cynthialuna5786]

Thank you for the lovely trip. I truly enjoyed it. Loved all the flowers. Just beautiful. God bless all.

[@dttttt]

Oh wow, I had to research and read all up on Queen Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers after watching Stephanie's last video about this chateau. Talk about drama!!

[@petajackson3305]

Beautiful episode, interesting and calming. The large leaf was an elephant ear - in Zimbabwe the locals sometimes use the leaves as umbrellas in the rainy season ! LaLande should be just as proud of itself - it is an equally exquisite Chateau ! Thanks for the great ‘day trip ‘. X

[@iggle6448]

Yes, I saw those and immediately thought, 'Look just like elephants ears!!'. Even thought I am clueless about plant names and have never been to Africa! Wonderful that they grow in northern climes.

[@joycesmith1270]

Oh that was so mush fun, I love the gardens the castle and to top it off with good food and company. Thank you so mush for taking me along.

[@seanreynolds516]

Greetings from Red Hills Jamaica.

[@florentinalily]

The trees are Magnolia Grandiflora

[@bbmikej]

It was weird for me for someone to not know a magnolia because they are common here in the southern US.

[@nadinetasmania]

@@bbmikej Fabrics, furniture and wallpaper endless knowledge. I think botany not great - LOL Fine but its not all about decorations for Christmas. The gardens at Lalande could be amazing - but who can do everything? They do an amazing job - love the journey!

[@bbmikej]

@@nadinetasmania I didn't mean anything in that way at all. You know how you grow up with something and everyone around you knows also so you just assume everyone knows? You kind of take for granted that people just know it even though there is no reason for an average person from Europe to know a tree that is only from the southeast.

[@nadinetasmania]

@@bbmikej I was not rebuking you, actually I read it as you said - you noticed as I did the tree. LOL I think comments are scary - seldom do them but I was watching the video and thinking, they kept referring to plants as 'the blue or red one' and I figured that botany is not their strong suit. Probably more Marie. I assume people get common trees but here in Tassie not many people know the difference between native trees. Gosh, I hope I didn't offend you, was not my intention at all! Cheers.

[@bbmikej]

@@nadinetasmania No problem. I guess I spend too much time on twitter where most comments are negative. cheers

[@JoeTheLion60]

"You are having duck and a carrot" - ha ha perfect description of pretentious food presentation :-)

[@zant.4852]

Why I have always adored La Belle France; Beauty is Queen, Beauty in all her forms

[@bredaswitzer1948]

What a great day out,its great to see nati joining you and taking a break from behind the desk😃what an amazing place, the gardens, the chateau with all the different designs of flowers, beautiful and best of all mari really enjoyed herself 🤗🤗well done guys👏👏

[@eileenmurchland9602]

Thank you for sharing - the castle, grounds and florals are stunning!

[@christophemeathrel508]

Imaginative floral explosion in a chateau. Superb presentations, so now I will be looking for those ‘mentioned in dispatches’ display changes. Next up, Marie with attitude! Colour my fountain and stables.

[@ramonaduffey5016]

It was so wonderful to see Marie so happy being inspired by the day out. She seems to work very hard and is a lovely young personality I love to watch develop.

[@markusneumann146]

I am a florist. So this very episode was only for me I guess. Thank you!

[@endeavouringit]

Yum, love the look of all that food, especially creme brûlée

[@maureenchadwick5458]

Another lovely place in France chickens as well.

[@mychristmasemporium5927]

Love the pink /purple dangling flowers and the rose hips

[@kristendahl5509]

The flower and chateau tour was wonderful! I saw Natti with postcards. I've often thought I'd love to do a chateau tour, staying at different chateaux across France. Any chance LaLande could organize something like that? Love your vlogs!

[@nickyrouse6356]

I loved this weeks Vlog. Beautiful and stunning! Each week keeps getting better.

[@leahhamdaoui7755]

such a brilliant outing thank you all so much for taking us along 💗 Can you please put a link for the MUSIC you used ... such a celebratory uplifting piece!

[@klaaskingma7435]

I feel like they decided to do “back to mother nature” because of lockdown and being unable to upkeep the gardens hahahaha

[@RockDove5212]

Exactly what I thought!

[@caligulalonghbottom2629]

You should have an artist design a crest for LaLande with a crowned hedgehog

[@saraheschweiler4939]

Perhaps a hedgehog & (with a nod to Thor) a peacock?? 🌿🌻🌿😉🌿🌻🌿

[@teresacarle294]

🤔Hard to resist the thought of a hedgehog with a crown👑, but a peacock would be quite elegant. ☮Peace 💛Love 🌼Beauty

[@saraheschweiler4939]

@@teresacarle294, I love the idea of a hedgehog with a crown! 💚😉💚 I wonder if there would be a way to have both a crowned hedgehog & a peacock, too--or would that just be too much? 🌿🌻🌿😊🌿🌻🌿

[@Capkirk]

@@saraheschweiler4939 maybe the crowned hedge could be standing there elegantly....and then a silly little peacock 🦚 peeking around ...like a photobomb. Lol

[@saraheschweiler4939]

@@Capkirk, I love that image! What a great idea! 🌿🌻🌿🎶🥳🎶🌿🌻🌿

[@denizberlin9441]

Ohhh i still remember my trip to Chaumont during my Loire Valley Tour ❤️

[@josephinewills8647]

Actually it’s perfect with your outfit 👍👍👍🌹🌹❤️

[@isaias4178]

8:40 those are Magnolia trees they’re my mother’s favorite bc of the flowers

[@lorrainegatzke1048]

Absolutely beautiful garden 💖

[@mmeduplechin1577]

"Elephant Ear Plants" have a really nasty liquid if broken/clipped. Keep away from pets/children. (not good around poultry/fowl ) IME

[@claudine1928]

Beautifull flowers, lovely vlog, watching them again, is a plessure!

[@michelerandall123]

So many varieties of decorative Amaranth, which is also called Pig Weed, but it produces a grain/seed as well that can be eaten. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaranth

[@deanwall9291]

It is also called "love lies bleeding".

[@worldtravelingwithus]

I know that someone else commented about the porcupine being the symbol of the order of the porcupine, however this crest is for Louis XII. It was added when he and Anne de Bretagne moved to the castle. He added his crest to the western side of the Renaissance wing and to several rooms inside the chateau.

[@worldtravelingwithus]

@Summer Hope We can’t expect her to know everything...lol. She definitely is one of the most intelligent vloggers I watch. Her use of the English language is mesmerizing. She is so eloquent and vivid. You can just picture everything she is describing without even having to have your eyes on the screen.

[@jille9650]

Those arrangements under the spiral staircase at 27:00 are spectacular!

[@jf1a8x1]

The trees look like a magnolia.

[@jf1a8x1]

The little chickens look like some type of silkie bantam.

[@jeanettebeevor-reid5866]

Beautiful thank you for taking us all on a magnificent day out. At a time when travel is either not allowed or very limited these videos bring joy and lift the spirit. The chateau is stunning so dramatic and its floral displays compliment it very well. I hope mummy and Percy are soon reunited it must be very difficult for them both, thank goodness for the technology allowing visual contact. How is Gerry coping, hopefully continuing to get well again. Thank you once again from a cold Autumn UK x🍁🍂

[@huar1833]

Photography, music, video editing, commentaries...everything was perfect to bring out the beauty of this place. Thank you!

[@BehindtheseEyes]

Your Tour of Castle+florals helped so much to lift Spirits today. Beautiful weather @home 26°c No rain ...went to front door.....US. Intracoastal Waterway taken over yard/ neighborhood with terrible flooding. Why? Because It Can and Does. Philip being Dutch probably understands this. We have many people from Netherlands sharing knowledge to try to help with floods...."The Dutch Dialogues/Charleston". Thanks again for Mental Escape.😘

[@annbardue3473]

I live in Charleston too and its a challenge! Pouring rain with a King tide??? Got wellies?

[@jennyhonda9642]

wonderful spectacular!

[@lisamarutz9772]

What a day the four of you had, thank you for taking us along🧡🍁🧡

[@cindyblount8621]

My heart beats flowers just as Maries! So beautiful... & I wish that the US had the attitude toward meals as the French (ok guess all the world feels that way lol)....many courses, with delicious small plates to enjoy so many different flavors & I love that dessert platter: a taste of everything. I'm always taking just one bite out of each chocolate in a chocolate box, lol.....vive variety!

[@andrewwhalley1475]

Love Kat she cracks me up, keep up the good work Stephanie I watch your videos everyday. Would love to stay at your chateau x

[@angelagalloway5275]

Omg the best castle I've ever seen wow