Time Lapse: Renovation of an Old Abandoned Farmhouse in France.

Sometimes, we forget the extent of our work, and it might feel like we're not making much progress. However, recording (almost) everything and looking back at the footage quickly made me realize that, in a short time, we've accomplished a lot! This video will highlight some major projects completed in the past five months on our homestead. To sum it up, we've cleared a significant amount of grass around the garden, removed overgrown fencing, cleaned and prepared the chicken coop for our feathery friends, cleared both the old and new barn, acquired a mower, tackled bramble hills, and installed solar panels. We also set up an off-grid Victron system to make the solar panels operational. Enduring heavy rain had its challenges, impacting our old barn, but it also helped us understand our land better, revealing the flow of water.
While we're on the path to becoming off-grid, we're not there yet! Renovations and restorations have been progressing slowly, but we have exciting plans for the future. Enjoy the video, hit subscribe, and drop a comment!
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[@lelandperry3112]

I’m really enjoying this program. You guys are a blessing.

[@DomaineSauvage]

Thx Perry!

[@sofaboy11]

Another interesting and enjoyable video great to see both of you making a massive difference to the farm keep up the good work

[@DomaineSauvage]

Thx John!

[@sandramuis7430]

Thank you for the recap! We viewers tend to forget how much work was involved. You have accomplished quite a bit in a very short amount of time! Well done. 👍👏🏻

[@DomaineSauvage]

Hello Sandra, we forget as well. A lot of it doesn't make it on camera either! Thx for the compliment! 👍

[@mrbloke]

What a beautiful spot you guys have!...and yes lots of work just like us. Thanks for checking in. we will definitely be checking on your progress. Bon Courage!

[@DomaineSauvage]

Hey mrbloke, thx for the comment. Yeah still lots of work, especially getting the water diverted is our main issue we see now by having our first autumn/winter here. Hopefully we will be able to tackle it before next autumn/winter. Bon Courage pour vous aussi!

[@ianforrest6728]

Absolutely beautiful renovating and bringing a farmhouse back to life is amazing 😊

[@DomaineSauvage]

Thx Ian, loads of work to do but we believe it will shine once again in the future!@@ianforrest6728

[@user-ix2cy6mt3h]

Hi Sandra from Australia I found your channel by chance and subscribed straight away. I have to say I’m really enjoying your videos I have gone back to the beginning to catch up. You have certainly chosen a beautiful place in France to live and raise your family. I look forward to seeing your progress in the coming videos. Thankyou for sharing your journey with us.

[@DomaineSauvage]

Hello Sandra, many people from Australia watching our channels! Take your time with the videos they aren't going anywhere 😉

[@markellwilliams3594]

I love you all so much and don’t even know you. You are living my dream and I love and enjoy watching yall and I also love France. I lived there and Germany when my dad was in the army. I dream of going back one day. Keep up the good work kindred spirits. And kiss the baby for me as much as you can . He’s so adorable. I think I said that in another video lol. But I mean it. ♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🏽

[@DomaineSauvage]

It is a wonderful place we love it too! Don't worry Odin gets his fair share of kisses 😅

[@markellwilliams3594]

Omg good ole blackberry jam! Yum! Yur making me so hungry lol. Just need it with some fresh buscuits lol ♥️♥️♥️

[@DomaineSauvage]

Soon we will be able to pick some more!

[@markellwilliams3594]

@@DomaineSauvage I miss that. But I’m excited for y’all. I’m still looking for someone who may have some in my area. I’m not in the country nomore like I use to be and being in the city 🏙️ is… but i kinda didn’t have a choice because of the better healthcare I need

[@DomaineSauvage]

​@@markellwilliams3594 Yes that is one of the downsides of being more rural.

[@markellwilliams3594]

Thanks!

[@DomaineSauvage]

Thx Markell! Highly appreciated!

[@markellwilliams3594]

@@DomaineSauvage you’re welcome darling

[@kindle7191]

Wow! So much change. Well done you two! I think solar power is the answer. Good luck.

[@DomaineSauvage]

Thx Kindle!! We discovered a small stream on our land which might be suited for hydro power which would be awesome together with solar!

[@jennybiraker6172]

You guys have done alot in 5 months! Congratulations on building a beautiful homestead.

[@DomaineSauvage]

Hey jenny, thx for the lovely comment! Yeah we had to do alot of clearing and cleaning before we could start.

[@Savaseul]

This is so heartwarming and cooler to watch then Netflix 😁

[@DomaineSauvage]

Thx! 😊

[@IPC0101]

Thanks for the recap, your first home looks very contemporary although I’m sure your new one will be even better

[@DomaineSauvage]

Oh yeah different style, but it was built eco friendly and highly insulated. We actually liked the house but not the surroundings 😅

[@h.stephenpaul7810]

You chose a beautiful region of France to live in. Rolling countryside with many small streams and numerous interesting villages. I stayed in a small hotel just south of Perigeaux (east of Bordeaux). I hope you have the time to explore the area. In 2015 I spent 70 days on my motorcycle riding through western Europe. I spent extra time in Belgium (Iepers) and Netherlands (Apeldoorn ) and of course the Vimy Ridge monument. 🍁

[@DomaineSauvage]

Hey Stephen, we went to Perigeux today, very beautiful city! The Dordogne is indeed known for its beautiful picturesque villages and nature. I have been to Ieper and many grave memorials but not Vimy Ridge monument.

[@neutonrenda2303]

Have enjoyed watching your content, you guys have found such a beautiful place to make a home. I am astonished at how much Philip gets done, you definitely have a great way of doing it.👍 Odin is so lucky, he gets to grow up in such a great environment.❤

[@DomaineSauvage]

Thx neuton!! We are getting some bigger things done soon :-)

[@boyetsotelo9235]

I am excited to follow your life journey! I wish you all the best! 💚 As we say in the Philippines - Mabuhay! 🇵🇭

[@DomaineSauvage]

Hey Boyet, thx for joining!

[@Kitty_cat2001]

I just came across your videos a day ago &! Checking them all out! Your husband is multitalented & does everything to a high standard! Good luck-Are you going to do the Patreon? Australia 🇦🇺 My

[@DomaineSauvage]

Hey Kerry, thx for the compliments! We have a Patreon for 1$ a month if i am not mistaken and you see the videos without the you tube advertisements. The link is in the description.

[@mahanly]

Awesome

[@DomaineSauvage]

Thx!

[@Francis-kw9ui]

Seems like that is solid scaffolding with no wobbling.

[@DomaineSauvage]

Yeah its a good one, belongs to the neighbour.

[@marcellebaudry5786]

bravo

[@dianailascu9886]

Good job, nice family, gorgeous rainbow!

[@DomaineSauvage]

Thx Diana 🌈

[@wulmossieur7043]

lovely recap!

[@DomaineSauvage]

Thx! 😎

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

Beautiful piece of land with great outbuildings. Bravo on thé progress you’ve made this far. Where are you in the South ? I am supposing the southwest….I live in the southeast and to the contrary of the rest of France, we haven’t had enough run this past Autumn and Winter.

[@DomaineSauvage]

Hello Marianne, we are south from Limoges, just in the Dordogne. We have been having a lot of rain but we chose this place because it receives enough of rain with the climate change and everything 👍

[@LimousinLife]

Great review.

[@marieannebaert1753]

Super tof filmpje👍🍀🤗

[@DomaineSauvage]

Thx!

[@janarixalam5205]

❤😊❤

[@DomaineSauvage]

❤

[@afafk.5298]

🤩😍!!!

[@johndinsdale9386]

Hi, great video, what is the name of the stuff you used to treat the beams?

[@DomaineSauvage]

Hey John it is from Axton : Traitement du bois poutre et charpente axton 10 ans.