The Chateau Diaries 064: Three Girls and a Tractor

At the Chateau de Lalande Stephanie and Marie battle a tractor, Mummy battles a phone, Gerry is contagious and a woodland gym is born. And Ian and Stephanie escape the chateau on a mysterious quest...
The recipe for 'David's Buns' is here: thechateaudiar...
The fermentation lids that David used to pickle apricots can be found here: amzn.to/2HqVUN6
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This weekly vlog follows the adventures of chatelaine Stephanie in her French 16th century home, the Chateau de Lalande, in the heart of rural France ❤️

[@Frogified8877]

I love how stephanie doesn’t get disheartened my her mother’s moods or comments even tho I do love her too despite her moods! Stephanie is incredibly accomplished and a delight!

[@luciaroslingshaw2112]

The tractor scene is SO GOOD!

[@EmilyBoltz]

Omg I love your mummy 20x more after this video !!!! Seeing her reaction to a phone call she did not want to be on killed me!!😂😁

[@m.patriciafrancis7036]

I absolutely adore Gerry and your mother. What fun!!

[@TheChateauDiaries]

They are hilarious!

[@Fubs_the_queen]

I live on a farm and I can confirm that figuring out a tractor is exactly like this.

[@carolineflettmusic]

I’m dying at Marie on the tractor with Ride of the Valkyries playing 😂

[@julesdavis8254]

I’m getting addicted to these vlogs. Makes my Thursday.

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Thanks! So happy you’re enjoying them 💛

[@AvaT42]

The music that man played at the end was beautiful! He is so talented

[@paulafaecaguingin3640]

Yes! Does anyone know what classical song it is?

[@katj-d6885]

@@paulafaecaguingin3640 it’s The Swan from Camille Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals 🦢😊

[@NS-ur5ss]

How wonderful that you have so many close friends Loners world wide myself included are envious.

[@jenniferstewart9012]

I know right??? Kinda makes wish I liked people LoL 🤣🤣🤣

[@margaretrosin7853]

What an amazing life you all have! You make taking care of 20 guests at a time while simultaneously renovating a chateau look like fun!! I’m putting staying in a chateau on my bucket list. 😊

[@mellimoon77]

I have so many pieces of tartan in my wardrobe ! Gerry is a style icon.

[@lizmasi9918]

With every video I have a uncontrollable urge to come to France!

[@loredelore7286]

I love the relationship between Isabelle and Stephanie.

[@LL-sq8se]

I loved it when you drove the tractor! Girl you can do everything! We are so blessed to have you on KZbin 😁👍🙋🌟

[@NightmasksHaven]

Driving the tractor and eating a sandwich!!! Perfection

[@amy8170]

🤣🤣🤣 I almost spit out my salad when Ride of the Valkyries started playing!! These videos are ah-mazing!

[@carawinsorhehir]

on the tractor, in a dress and lovely coat with a ham n cheeser. gardener chic.

[@TheChateauDiaries]

It’s not my finest sartorial moment 😂😂😂

[@carawinsorhehir]

actually i think you've set the bar for yard work couture. the rest of us just are not making an effort.

[@vanmeier9805]

As one does, of course 😘

[@wendyfrench9898]

The tractor incident has made my morning , so funny 💕 XX

[@TheChateauDiaries]

😂🚜😂

[@darbyking-maillot4105]

Instant goose bumps with the beautiful cello music. How gorgeous!

[@angeladresler1855]

Is David a chef by profession? I am hooked I started watching no 1 and now on 64 in 3 days they are so funny xx

[@TheChateauDiaries]

He’s not, but he’s recently done a Cordon Bleu course in boulangerie and patisserie!

[@albertpeckham8708]

I love that you love where you live! Life is an adventure and you are the embodiment or that ideal! Thank you!

[@guerillagardner3876]

David inspires me to get fit and to eat better! He looks wonderful!! And Marie is a blessing! She's like your little sister! I can just sit here all day and be entertained by you all, but I MUST pull myself away to get my own work done!

[@patriciadulguime1576]

Yes Stephanie I have bought myself some tartan pjs last year just because of jerry I love him he makes my laugh a lot he is a sweetie 💙

[@briannashost5229]

You have a delightful personality - so warm and bubbly - and the denizens of Chateau La Lande are straight out of central casting. What a joyful world your open heart has created; music, singing and impromptu dancing in the kitchen. Thank you for giving us a peek into your beautiful corner of the world. I absolutely love your videos! 🤘❤️

[@lightofmylife1120]

It's only been 4 days and I'm dying for the next episode!( I've now got an urge for tartan)

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Oh no, Gerry’s infected you! Only 2 days to go now 😊

[@dimatadore]

This video made me laugh so much, I don't know what I would do without these vlogs, now. You have spoiled me.

[@bethbovey7566]

One of my favourite pieces for the cello.❤

[@kathleensmith8365]

I find I have an embarrassingly Pavlovian response to your intro music; a surge of complete joy. Looking at this video now, August 2021, who could have guessed it was time a time of innocence pre COVID19? It is documentation of history and future goals. Cheers!

[@brumhildanepal9531]

I have always loved Tartan. Enjoying your Chateau Diaries.

[@BrogenMatthew]

Love the blue Marble. And the tractor sequence absolute fab.

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Yes, the blue is gorgeous! I can’t wait to see it in Michael’s apartment 💙

[@monikastuckey8737]

Loved Roland’s work and concert! Fabulous

[@martieflagg4671]

Cello is my favorite! Goes straight to my soul !!

[@MichaelPottsF1]

She said 'There's something in the woodshed And I can hear it breathing It's such and eerie feeling, darling' He said 'There's nothing in the woodshed It's your imagination End of conversation, darling'

[@TheChateauDiaries]

That’s so funny, I was thinking of exactly that song when he led me to the woodshed!!! ‘Such an eerie feeling...’ 😂

[@caligulalonghbottom2629]

I saw something nasty in the woodshed. What movie is that from, its from my childhood bu I can't place it.

[@1tcoy]

@@caligulalonghbottom2629 The movie was Cold Comfort Farm.

[@caligulalonghbottom2629]

@@1tcoy Thats it!

[@trishradloff8817]

I’m sitting here tucked up in bed with my Hubby and 2 dogs, absolutely shaking with laughter. Pretty sure I’m going to wake them all, and blaming the Tractor escapades.

[@daisyscollection4665]

Dear Stephanie, I saw dozens of your vlogs already but to be able see you in coat over that dress eating sandwitch one hand and driving tractor second hand was majestic moment :-D

[@jpreston4505]

I'm so happy i found your Vlog! I LOVE it.

[@baylorsailor]

That tractor ride was so hilarious! 😂😂😂

[@lorriewittig9066]

I love the rescue music with the rescue mission! Haha😂

[@amayastrata4629]

I have just made these bread rolls. Absolutely fantastic. I’m on the ketogenic diet and I was craving ham and mustard sandwiches. I have finally found the right bread to have them. They have the right texture. A good bread smell and wonderful taste. Thank you soooooo much David. Much appreciated. However, I don’t think they are carb free as my carb manager app has put them at 4.6g net carb per roll (from recipe and divided into 6 rolls).

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Ooh, I’m so glad you liked them! I don’t generally eat gluten-free bread so I was worried, but I love them, especially with melted cheese. I’m seeing David later today, so I’ll speak to him about the carb content!

[@amayastrata4629]

The Chateau Diaries oh that’s fine. It’s not the end of the world re the carb content as it is within my limits for one roll. I have a carb manager app so I was able to calculate for myself but some people may rely on his statement of carb free. I’m just grateful for some form of bread that I can actually eat and enjoy! Thank you again.

[@steviefirst]

If I could own a chateau like you Steph. Yes I'd have a garden and a flower area. But I would just have as much forest everywhere I could possibly

[@roselaura-gracesing4968]

This is your best blog ever! So funny

[@su-anemerald]

Marie has a lovely voice !

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Yes, she does!

[@steviefirst]

Also I'm an artist and when possible someday ,planning a vacay to France again I would love to come volunteer stay for a short visit.

[@ccoeurjoli]

😂😂😂 Stéphanie, tu es si drôle sur ce tracteur 🚜 !!!

[@LA-jf1zn]

Enjoyed 🦋

[@lorrieriddle4079]

I enjoyed the video, thank you!!

[@connorshirs]

The swan is such a beautiful piece

[@vanmeier9805]

Mkay, Stephanie and Marie with the tractor is straight up Lucy and Ethel comedy amiright?? 😂

[@suecastillo4056]

That music is hysterical!!!😂😂😂😂😅❗️

[@mychristmasemporium5927]

The tractor moment was funny!

[@TheChateauDiaries]

We were dying laughing. Thank goodness we know how to reliably start the tractor now!

[@josephinedavidson5968]

Lalande captivates the heart for sure and Isabella and Gerald’s humour is a delight, the music Is beautiful and all the residents add to these Vlogs, my Thursday and completely captivated. Well done x

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Thanks, Jo! It took every ounce of my self control not to laugh out loud when she was playing up on the telephone 😂

[@viewfrommylensjane]

Stunning music.. just beautiful..

[@sharonmcmurrick3853]

I love your mom and Jerry. ❤️

[@ilovejewelyn]

Talented musician 🎶

[@sarahburton3110]

Such wonderful people 💛🧡

[@darlenemills6981]

I have to come and visit !!!! You have too much fun 😄

[@jgroatmillar1670]

Now I am not a doctor but, I do believe Mummy needs glasses.

[@Jayrose59]

No, she does not need glasses. She is blind in one eye and half blind in the other eye. Poor Mummy.

[@jgroatmillar1670]

@@Jayrose59 would glasses not help the half blind eye? ;)

[@earthangel7889]

I love your mom she is her own person. The Cielo was beautiful. Too bad it wasn’t longer.

[@cuongynguyen]

New sub here! I love seeing all the changes

[@J.Cameron.Stuart.Adams.]

Like others here I, too, love David's buns. They're so....... well you know. He really is a sweet, talented, beautiful, sexy, and handsome. An exceptional man. I adore this vlog. There is never a dull moment: all thanks to your infectious personality and laughter. We must also give credit to your collective cast from all corners of the world. Chateau La Lande, with all the cast is perfect for a reality series. Although, I must say such a series would ruin the atmosphere you've carefully curated over the years. Producers would interruption the organic flow by creating drama and inserting an outside to complete their idea of the perfect cast. Let's hope everything stays exactly as it is. That said, if you all created your own series, the pitfalls of an outside production would be averted. Cheers from Seattle!

[@philippedaudi1056]

Another wonderful vid💐

[@TheChateauDiaries]

💛💛💛

[@michaeljohnson4636]

Another hilarious and interesting video did not realise Mariee was Norwegian

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Thanks, Michael! Yes, Marie is our tame Viking 😊

[@sylviemacfarland8503]

Hi Stephanie. Another beautiful, happy vlog. Thank you! I was just wondering, do you use an iPhone to record your vlogs and then some program on a Mac to edit the footage? I would love to do some vlogging for my students (I'm a teacher!).

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Hello Sylvia! Yes, I use my iPhone X to record, and I edit with iMovie on my laptop. When I go on holiday, I use a gimble for my phone for steadier shots, but I rarely use it at home because filming is much more spontaneous here. Generally, although I’d love to upgrade in the future, you don’t need expensive equipment, and vlogging is great fun. Good luck!

[@isabelafonso9269]

Marbles from my homeland!

[@paulaheron4149]

Am loving Thursday's and the vlogs, my lovely guilty escape on a Thursday - you all look wonderful and very exciting there is more filming happening - yah! Happy 17th May to Maire for tomorrow - love to you all and Mummy of course!

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Thank you! We’re all getting ready to celebrate Norwegian National Day with Marie tomorrow - celebrate with us in spirit 😊🎉

[@paulaheron4149]

Definitely going to celebrate in style and Norwegian way we can xx

[@aletverster]

Hahaha, a five year old! I do hope Isabelle has acknowledged Stephanie's "growing up" now that her vlog is so popular! ;-P

[@onedandylion]

Such fun! I imagine spring and summer at Lalande is a whole different world after the cosy winter months. I'm curious - are there a number of apartments within the Chateau that are for the exclusive use of particular friends? You mention Michael's apartment and I am wondering if that will be self-contained and used as a guest accommodation when he is away? How many rooms in the chateau have been restored at this point? Thank you for sharing the hilarity and beauty of your world. :)

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Winter’s are very cold in this house, so the warmth and lighter evenings make a huge difference here! When I talk about Michael’s apartment, I mean Michael Potts. He’s one of the two best friends that I own Lalande with. He’s paying to have an unused attic space turned into a flat, similar to the one my mother has made for herself. They’re the only two people with separate apartments. My other co-owner, Nic, and myself, have rooms in the chateau. Everyone else shifts around as the fancy takes them. Marie’s on her third bedroom so far!

[@jennistevenson796]

Been looking forward to this, not disappointed. Did you see yves delorme has a 30% off sale ? I have copied your impeccable taste and bought loads of the vintage pink wine glasses, are they dishwasher proof please ???? I am swooning at the marble but shuddering at the art work in that restaurant you met in. !!!! Xxxx

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Ooh, I didn’t know about the sale! Now you’ve tempted me and I’m supposed to be being sensible this month 😂 The glasses are great! I need to get more myself, as they don’t have a long shelf life in this house. We always put them in the dishwasher, but it does make them cloudy over time.

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Love Mummy, honest, pretty and sweet. Waiting for her 40 year old to grow up. Aaahahahahahaha.

[@jillipepper5353]

Do you have a playlist for kitchen dancing?

[@TheChateauDiaries]

No, we all play our own playlists in turn, so, depending on who’s in the chateau, the mood in the kitchen changes. We’ve recently been through a major ‘80s phase 😊

[@barbarareiskind8884]

Great life!

[@hectorbrown656]

Sorry, I wanted to add NOW I am going to watch all four episodes in one go , lovely night in perspective for me , as I (sorry ) do think that your videos are to short for me . Thank you for the lovely evening that I will have Bonsoir a Scotman

[@eastcoastartist]

3:50 Lol

[@MP-xf6gq]

David is so handsome. I love the cast of "characters" on all Stephanie's Vlogs. During this COVID-19 Quarantined, I have been binged watching all her videos to get me through this challenging time. Michael, Michael and David are so hot and nice. :-)

[@emilyshepherd4365]

Is the recipe for the gluten and carb free buns available still???

[@emay1903]

Whenever we go to visit my parents in deepest, darkest Dordogne we get a shopping list that always has Bacon on it!!!!

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Tea and bacon! The things we miss the most! (Though I also miss sushi 🍣)

[@lindajones8253]

Who is David? How is he able to be at the chateau so much? I love him.

[@MLMseminars]

A scythe would be significantly faster than that tractor. Sure you weren't just in low gear? LOL

[@algigirl]

Oh mommy left already? Where is Percy? Btw your mom looks well.. but she has a funny expressions...haha especially when with the phone.. not bad ..very agile and flexible... Lunch looks nice.. how did you manage to keep fit?? With all the wines and nice pastries.???

[@TheChateauDiaries]

None of my friends (or I) know why I’m not enormous. It’s a mystery! I never exercise and eat mainly bread, cheese and cake. But I think that I have a very ‘French’ approach to food. I never diet when eating with other people. As that’s generally at dinner time, whenever I feel that I’m putting on too much weight, I stop eating breakfast and lunch (I still have wine and whatever I want to eat for dinner), until I’m slimmer again. Also, I rarely snack between meals.

[@sth.777]

I love watching the Chateau Diaries, but this one sums up one aspect that is not often alluded to: Mummy being classic tyrant, throwing temper tantrums and going on a warpath as a guest in her daughter's home, and then telling her daughter to "grow up"! Stephanie, kudos to you for taking it on the chin and not telling her the blatant truth... Mummy can be fun, and she has a great sense of humour, but sometimes she takes the role of matriarch too far with her adult daughter, IMHO...

[@hellogorgeous101]

Omg I’m wearing plaid/ tartan PJs while watching this

[@deUlft]

I like your program but not going to wear tartan...lol your blog is a real pick me up some times, thx for all the laughs...

[@TheChateauDiaries]

I’m relieved that Gerry’s contagion isn’t spreading through the internet! 😂

[@paulafaecaguingin3640]

Does anyone know what classical song was the guest playing on his cello at the end of the video? Thanks so much in advance!

[@paulafaecaguingin3640]

@Natalie 1234 Thank you so much!

[@samirataubmann]

I‘m very sorry for writing this but... your mother doesn‘t seem to be very kind or understanding to you in these older videos and i‘m very sorry for that, Stefanie! I hope that your relationship is much better now ❤️ lots of love!

[@N-A-uw5fp]

This website doesn’t exist any longer. No recipe can be found. 😥

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

Wearing tartan right now as a matter of fact.

[@TheChateauDiaries]

😂😂😂 Oh dear, Scotman’s power is strong! 💥

[@FrkHoltegaard]

What's the name of the beautiful music played at the very end?

[@emmanuelleo599]

It is Camille Saint-Saëns, (Le cygne from Le Carnaval des animaux) (The Carnival of the Animals). Anna Pavlova famously danced The Dying Swan to this piece of music.

[@emmanuelleo599]

Here is a beautiful version of the music and prima ballerina Uliana Lopatkina dancing to it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4WVhpiBgMaWY9U

[@FrkHoltegaard]

@@emmanuelleo599 Thank you so much!

[@Pomarancificateson]

I know this is an old video but the recipe is not available anymore. Can anyone pls reposted it, if they have it? Thx

[@mychristmasemporium5927]

Oh btw I voted for Escape to The Chateau and ETTC :DIY on the tv choice awards! Good luck hope you all win! 👍🏻🥇🏆

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Oh fantastic, thanks! I’d better vote myself! I only found out about it all today.

[@inabates8919]

You girls are awesome, women power.

[@jitaamesuluma9730]

now you have an inside gym ....and that is where the hand weights are from ....

[@jitaamesuluma9730]

MUMMY IS AS VAIN AS ME ,, HAHAHAHAHA, I NEED GLASSES REALLY AND I LOOK HORRIBLE IN GLASSES SO I DO NOT WANT ANY

[@viewfrommylensjane]

Your mum cracks me up!!! hahahaha.. 5 yo.. hehe Its youthful exuberance right Stef? haha ;-)

[@MP-xf6gq]

Speaking of acknowledging Patrons.........Stephanie should be given total credit for handwriting over 350 post card. That's totally insane and she might have to change things up the more Patrons she gets, however I believe she is very gracious and would do something different to acknowledge her Patron and to get even more of them. :-)

[@Jayrose59]

She has done over 600 now, so wait and see 🤣😂🤣 as she now has nearly 1500 patrons.

[@MP-xf6gq]

@@Jayrose59 She is in the top 10% in the world now of having the most Patrons. I want her to get 2000 Patron so she can get stuff done around the place plus she does work harder than most Vloggers on here.

[@Jayrose59]

@@MP-xf6gq With the way she is going I will not be surprised🤣😂🤣😂

[@MP-xf6gq]

@@Jayrose59 lol Stephanie is not the "norm KZbinr". She really knows how to bring her viewer in and connect with her and her "cast of characters/guest". She does well with marketing and selling herself as a brand. May I ask where you are located? I live in New Hampshire, USA.

[@Jayrose59]

@@MP-xf6gq She does and she is so natural. I have been watching her for about a year. I live in New Zealand down under. I would not be watching her if she was a "normal" youtuber. And I hope and pray that she stays this way - that is her main attraction.

[@annemackenzie7295]

❤❤❤

[@wendypanozzo9133]

I love my weekly LaLande Videos! Is David your boyfriend by chance? He is an amazing cook.

[@TheChateauDiaries]

No, he’s just a great friend. Because he can work remotely (he’s some sort of computing genius with a phd from Cambridge in geophysics) he often stays and works from Lalande. The kitchen is always a much more delicious place when he’s here!

[@hectorbrown656]

I have been waiting and waiting until I have got collected four of Chateau Diaries episodes to gorge on ( excuse the horrible word ) now I have my

[@foretb1162]

Chère Stéphanie.... quel plaisir d'avoir découvert ton vlog! La joie d'être maîtresse de ton domaine se transmet par ta voix et ton enthousiasme! Si ce n'était de ce fichu Covid, je sauterais dans le prochain avion pour me rendre à La Lande.....mais si mon coeur le voudrait, la bourse n'y est pas tout à fait.... peut-être un jour prochain. Il se peut que ceci soit ta 64e épisode mais pour moi m'a rappelé des beaux souvenirs de jeunesse avec mes 3 soeurs, dont l'une est violoncelliste. 'Le Cygne' de Saint-Saëns était nôtre dans mes jeunes années - moi au piano et ma soeur aînée au violoncelle. Que de beaux souvenirs tu m'as offert ce soir! Elle habite à 12 heures de vol d'avion et entre La Lande et chez moi - par bateau prendrait plus d'un an car j'habite dans le creux d'une prairie. N'ayant découvert ton vlog que récemment, je visionne au moins 3 par soir après le travail et je me sens transportée dans un monde féérique - possible que la Comtesse de Ségur vienne un jour hanter tes couloirs?

[@elisafinch1325]

Who is this people ,a servent,a family..who own that place..etc...

[@joseemalette3181]

These ars happy and very pleasant people that is who they are.

[@susanbrown2909]

They bought a chateau and as a group of successful people can live this extraordinary life. They are fortunate that’s who they are. But a nice family of happy people. Good for them.

[@oosterhuisd]

A women after my own heart!

[@trackqueen42]

Team tartan! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿