TOUR of CHATEAU DE PUY VIDAL

[@Sushi2735]

The fact that the lovely former owners were willing to sell so many of the treasure’s they found for the chateau is amazing. They truly understand this ancient building and how hard it it to find just the right pieces. And so many treasures they just left. I do hope they will eventually come back to see what your family has done to add to the history and beauty of this magical Chateau. There truly is Fairy Dust in the air!

[@JP-bv7bf]

This chateau is in fantastic condition compared to many I have seen on KZbin. You are very blessed to have been given so many beautiful items and been able to buy some from the previous owner. 🇨🇦

[@NatiHerron]

The chateau is so gorgeous! You lucked out with the furnishings the old owners left behind! The grounds are just as impressive and the entire property so well taken care of.

[@basiaboy]

You need to do a complete room by room photo inventory and consider bringing in an appraiser to ensure your insurance coverage is sufficient, just an fyi from a former boutique hotelier…

[@rankinstudios5342]

Breathtaking!!! The staircase is beautiful, the Grand Salon just glows with delight 😊 . The antiques are so unique. I would love to spend the entire day in the library. I am so happy for you all.

[@chrislarsen2684]

Maybe the lights are on a fuse that blew?

[@jmc-xp6ml]

Many blessings in your upcoming life together. You will both look beautiful on your wedding day.

[@dougl945]

That place is magnificent. It’s like move in ready. I can’t believe they left all those amazing paintings, furnishings and tapestries. The gardens are stunning. People spend a lifetime trying to get their chateau to this level.

[@kasisatya5448]

I am fairly certain that those items left behind were negotiated into t h e price, and then there are things that would simply be impractical for them to move out.

[@donnaterry9073]

OH MY when you looked out of the door at the courtyard, I thought it was a mural. It was too beautiful to be real. I am so excited for you

[@kefaad]

This is a stunning property! I remembered it from Stephanie's vlog! Exquisite!!! You are so lucky that the previous owners left behind all these fine antiques. Enjoy your new home! Greetings from Athens Greece!

[@marthaizaguirre6363]

How wonderful they left all the books in the library! The chateau looks enchanting at twilight. I know it's hard to leave for a few months but at least you'll return in the spring when everything is beginning to bloom and the weather is beautiful. ¡Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo!

[@Cavi8719]

Marta, gracias por tu lindo mensaje! Tambien te deseamos y ti y a tus seres queridos una Feliz Navidad y un Prospero Año Nuevo!

[@pennyhoward3438]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful home👍💜👍

[@anamaria2053]

The chateau is simply stunning. I’m looking forward to learning and seeing more. As a gardener, I must say, however, that I’m shocked that you are under the impression that the garden requires no care or maintenance in the winter. If you are to be away for 3 months you may be overwhelmed by the amount of work to be done upon your arrival. Your chateau has been lived in and very well maintained. I hope you have a diligent caretaker living there in your absence and to keep you up to date on the condition of the chateau. Otherwise, I guarantee there will be surprises inside and out. 🙏🏻❣️🙏🏻

[@TheTimeDetective42]

Hehe I agreed. My garden is way smaller and it's more than a full time job for me. I am going to get volunteers to stay just to do the weeding alone.

[@anamaria2053]

@@arnicepernice8656 I hardly think Stephanie Jarvis is clueless. She and her parents worked hard to keep their chateau from deteriorating and she has researched the architectural and landscape history extensively. For a few years she’s benefited from volunteers helping and she has the place fully staffed now + contractors to even assist with the forest and restoration of the lake!

[@anamaria2053]

@@arnicepernice8656 Stephanie has hired a qualified landscape designer. In fact, he has appeared many times and they debuted the design for the entire property this winter. She has done extensive research about the lake that was drained and has gotten approval from the local authority, and the lake is part of the design. She has a tree expert who is helping her to restore the forest so that it’s healthy and safe for hikers. Plus she has 2 dedicated staff gardeners and, on occasion, volunteers. She admits she’s not a gardening expert, which is why she’s hired experts. There is much more!

[@anamaria2053]

@@arnicepernice8656 Daley is a university trained landscape designer. Yes Stephanie is paying him. I think you may be confusing him with someone else.

[@anamaria2053]

@@arnicepernice8656 His name is Davey. You are confusing him with Dan, who is a professional chef and gardener. She learned about his cuisine training after she hired him as a gardener. Dan also has a lot of DIY skills, if you ever watch his vlog. If you’ve lived in the country you meet a lot of multi-skilled and talented people.

[@janiec3915]

Thank you for another beautiful tour. Those views are spectacular. They look like paintings. The autumn scenery looks so cozy and tranquil. You are very lucky to have found such a beautiful place. Looking forward to more videos.🥂

[@Sushi2735]

It takes my breath away! So I can just imagine how you feel to “see” you home ✨✨✨✨✨ My favorite room is The China Room! I would fill that room! Mad for porcelain ❤

[@fast800journeylifebeyond5]

I’m currently binge watching from the start from Australia, I saw an episode of manor maker with you ladies in it and so I searched you up and subscribed, wow I’m just loving every episode so far and cannot wait to get through the rest and continue to watch your journey. I’m hoping one of the videos I haven’t watched yet has some history of the chateau and previous owners over the centuries ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@efhfejhfjskfnsdkfnweakhrcw]

Such a beautiful chateau. Thank you for sharing. Wish you all the best in your magical place !

[@neenmach]

Hope your VISA application goes quick and fluid, so you may get back to your spectacular home soon!

[@denisemarle4141]

The Chateau is fabulous by day, but in the evening with the lights on inside and the sunset behind, it really is a magical place... what a find. Happy Holidays to you all.

[@tzok09]

Your views are specracular. The Chateau is absolutely gorgeous.

[@jeffcampbell1555]

I don't know if you're still reading comments, but I can't help my tardy self. I've loved the French aesthetic since I was a kid. While 17th-18th century classicism is my forever passion, I've come to adore the entire design heritage. Your new home is a paragon of what I construe as accidental perfection, created over time by individuals of multiple epochs, all loving the same place and buildings. I felt delighted surprise as you moved us from spiral staircase to Restauration salons to a cozy demi-lune study and back to a Renaissance salle a manger. How utterly French it is that everything gracefully cohabitates and conspires to showcase the beauty of both court and gardens. Plus--the stroke of good fortune you've received with the furnishings blows my mind. I don't know you and your partner, but I am so happy for you both! I hope the aggravations of aged wiring and modern HVAC in ancient stone walls haven't made you tear your lovely hair out since last year. My best to you and your endeavors.

[@heliedecastanet1882]

Dear Jeff, as a French, I totally agree with you 🙂 Those ladies have undoubtedly purchased one of the finest châteaux we can see on vlogs. It is truly amazing and gorgeous. They were very lucky to find it 🙂

[@frankiegurnick6241]

Mother complains about there not being glasses and pans....but old owners left lion share of what they've collected over the years for the chateau behind....how dare they 🤣🤣🤣 loving the vlogs so far. Fingers crossed that your visas are cleared quickly and you can be reunited with such a beautiful home 🙏🙏🙌❤

[@ThatsJustPeachy1871]

I just sit here trying to imagine being blessed enough to call that home. It’s just beautiful beyond words. I’m so happy for you all. I can totally understand how overwhelmed you must have felt because that is an emotion that would be totally acceptable with acquiring such a piece of history. I cannot wait to see more of your beautiful home and thank you so much for sharing it with us all. That in itself is a gift you have bestowed upon your new subscribers. Safe travels and your chateau will lovingly await you coming home to stay ❤️🥰

[@Linda-9037]

If you are from California you are not used to having to winterize a home or have an overseer checking daily so that the heat is working well enough to prevent the water pipes from freezing and bursting. If any of the pipes freeze and burst your Chateau will have huge/ expensive water damage with flooding and will have to break out walls to replace pipes..I have heard you can turn each faucet on enough to drizzle so you have enough water movement to prevent freezing...but I have never tried that so I could not guarantee it works. I winterize my summer home by having a plumber blow out all the pipes, empty the hot water tank, put antifreeze in all the drains, toilets, drain the washer and dishwasher. I have never had a burst pipe this way MY parents also winterized their summer home for 50 years with a plumber and never had a broken pipe.

[@jmk1962]

That happened to me in my vacation house in France and we had horrendous water damage. We had turned off the water and drained down the system before we left, but didn't realise the water meter was faulty and it allowed water to go into the pipes which froze splitting the pipes and then when it thawed, water cascaded down through the centre of the house. Thankfully the water company were responsible for the faulty meter so our insurers did pay out. If they are leaving the house unoccupied in the winter it would be well worth their time to pay a local person to firstly advise them how to winterise the house and also to visit the chateau occasionally to check for leaks so that at least it can be attended to before it escalates and causes damage. I lost a so called good friend who had volunteered to do this for us and then never bothered to check.

[@SuperBotanica]

in Germany we also have such beautiful castles that are preserved at all costs. they often contain restaurants or cafes, orangeries and dance halls. Visits to the castle naturally cost an entrance fee. i loved these castle tours with my son who is an art historian and antiques dealer by my side. he can tell about every piece of furniture, paintings, chandeliers, gardens etc. the historical background such as the names of the architects and horticulturist architects.

[@babschmid]

Such a beautiful chateau! Next year at this time it will be decorated for the holidays!

[@TheFiown]

A couple I know bought a chateau some years ago with all it's furnishings and it turned out that some pieces of furniture were worth as much as they paid for the chateau. Did you buy the extra land and woods ?

[@lyndablack3438]

Wow, what a beautiful home you have. Wishing you every success in your new venture x

[@christinecox8073]

Your chateau is stunning beautiful pictures thank you for sharing

[@Harpiegirl123]

Simply stunning I love your chateau it’s amazing and in great condition wow 😍

[@leighevans1394]

The colours are extraordinary

[@dalewest4967]

I am so pleased your keeping us updated, I love watching your progress.

[@deniseblackman5229]

I’ve been watching and waiting for another vlog. Such an exciting adventure! I can understand why you are sad to leave.

[@belindaligotino]

Just obsessed with the courtyard 😍

[@stephaniewaters4931]

What a spectacular estate! Thanks for sharing!

[@brendasnow8255]

What a constant pleasure it would be to live there. So charming.

[@dinobowwow]

This very interesting wishing you all the best.

[@michaelw.8614]

Wow...what a lovely place. You're living the dream!!!

[@BonBon-nm3js]

Stunning property. I wish you all luck, health and happiness. With Christmas blessings.

[@YesItsMeGuys68]

Breathtaking ..... on such a massive scale . I see the previous owners did in fact leave you with much of the furnishings after all ...

[@bethgrove2636]

Magical fall colors! Thank you for sharing. Subscribed!

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

It’s absolutely stunning 🥰

[@laurentboucher3860]

The atmosphere is so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍👏🏻👏🏻

[@chrisbeckstrom6182]

What a spectacular setting. I look forward to seeing the gardens in the future.

[@liesavillandre3481]

the gardens are breathtaking,

[@lawrencebaker2318]

How lovely! I am so excited for you! So many treasure to discover and so many things to repair! But it is all worth it! Live your dream!

[@brislingerland3742]

Everything looks beautiful. And autumn is showing her best outfit 🍁🍂. You don't have these seasons in San Diego.. My husband lived at point Loma. Love from the Netherlands 🌷

[@Raxx777]

so much fun to catch up on your journey= best wishes

[@juliatownsend2324]

Am in awe. Its stunning, will be so exciting to follow your journey and to learn the history of the chateau. What a great find. Xx

[@christinal.suarez1838]

Pure magic...

[@WoolRevival]

Congratulations, on your new gorgeous chateau! The beauty is endless. I look forward to living vicariously through you, in this incredible place you call home. Thank you for sharing.

[@ravikadel9302]

Awesome great Wonderful

[@KathysFlog]

What I love about your chateau is the beautiful views from all the windows. That Autumn view with the sun going down on the trees is magnificent. Hoping you can be back soon for good.

[@laurenl5843]

Amazing chateau. You are so lucky. Congratulations. And thank you so much for sharing your adventure! Best wishes from Toronto 🇨🇦

[@delladesjardins3072]

Beautiful chateau. You are very good at speaking. Just a suggestion, could you clip a microphone on your shirt it's difficult to hear what your saying at times, we don't want to miss anything you describe. What a bonus it was that they left you some furniture.👍👍👍 Amazing adventures ahead for all of you. Congratulations on your purchase

[@gailkoprowski3177]

If the camera person will be commenting on future videos, please use a microphone.

[@EmilyBoltz]

I'm in Palo Alto CA and have never been to France but somehow the sky there has a life of its own. So unique and beautiful! Good luck with all of the administrivia! Looking forward to more! 🙏❤️

[@hervedupont6955]

Il n'est jamais trop tard pour aller en France

[@lyricsdebra]

Did you by the lot beside the river and the forest as well.

[@merrittbaxley6032]

I am so so excited for you all. A beautiful home. Amazing treasures. Looking forward to more.

[@lisaakinlabi]

It's so amazing how much they left for you to own - great items to cherish.

[@jenpen1785]

Thank you for sharing. Wow those garden s are so stunning. Good luck with everything 💫

[@Randy8923]

Enjoyed. The chateau is so beautiful! Im happy for you they left or included so many beautiful pieces and that you purchased pieces also. I'm ready for more!

[@sharonmiller2940]

Once you return to France, I hope you will give us an in depth tour of these rooms again. I'm sure I'm speaking for lots of others, when I say that I'd love for you to take your time walking through each room, and panning very slowly, so that we don't miss a thing. I'd love for you to linger a bit too, with close-ups of some of the lovely details in the rooms. It's all so stunning!!

[@ladyofthechateau]

Thank you for your feedback and we absolutely will!

[@caropapa]

Oh my word i am in absolute awe of your beautiful Chateau, what furnishing`s were left are magnificent to say the very least. merry Christmas to you all. 🎄🎅🤶.

[@marilynwade9448]

You are so blessed

[@LA-jf1zn]

So beautiful!!! Wow!

[@colorfullownsome3931]

Wonderful Love everything shown ❤

[@kellyhawes8901]

Oh I do hope you will be back soon! It is such an amazing chateau, it needs life in it. Travel safe♥️

[@jillfoster6369]

It is beautiful girlies. Really beautiful. You must be counting the days when your visas are sorted and you can move. Hopefully next Christmas you will all be spending it in your new home. Take care 🎄🎄

[@MamasGotKids]

I think I would wake up everyday and ask if this was really my home. It’s stunning.

[@1mezion]

I know I've seen it before with Stephanie on the chateau Diaries but thanks for giving us the official tour of your wonderful new home

[@alaine57]

A beautiful chateau, no wonder you love it

[@susanneking2524]

Magical!

[@jeanninef2110]

Wow! Such lovely pieces they left you! And the books! Magnificent! My mother-in-law left us all their books when she passed. Many she brought over from France when they moved to Canada.

[@christopherhowison5873]

Stunning! Beyond envious! As an 🇺🇸 to another. A great way to safely clean the crystal chandeliers… mix 50/50 distilled water and 70%+ isopropyl alcohol. Cover the sockets w/ziplocks and lay down plastic and hose it down. I have an 18th century French chandelier and I do this twice a year. It’s truly drip dry and cascade clean. Lol.

[@antoinetteandrzejewski6893]

Thank you for taking us along on your journey. You should wear a mic so we can hear you clearly.

[@ShellyBomb]

Bonjour! Through a circuitous route (namely, Stephanie of "The Chateau Diaries") I found your channel. Initially, Stephanie was filming with Davey & Philip - footage for you when you were thinking of purchasing a chateau sight unseen during the pandemic. Anyway, I think I heard you say or mention your former life / home post-NYC of San Diego (?!?) - which is where I live ... Ok back to your video - and - congratulations to you, your partner and parents for a dream realized ... 🏰

[@adelinefinlay1582]

It’s absolutely stunning…thanks for sharing!🤗

[@liverbird_55]

I just love your new home, it is so beautiful, you must have to pinch yurselves everyday that your now living in your own fairytale and the dream is reality, I am so happy for you all and so look forward to your chateau vlogs and when you are all living in the chateau together, merry xmas Julia and Caroline and family 👸🏻🙍🏻‍♀️💁🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🦳👨🏻‍🦳🏰🎄🌟♥️👍🏼

[@cynthialuna5786]

What can one really say. No words can express the beauty of this Chateau. The journey all of you will experience, how wonderful is that. Take care, be safe and God bless you all.

[@WisconsinLinda]

Happy for you on this exciting journey. Wishing you increased happiness. Following you from Wisconsin, USA Merry Christmas!

[@elly7826]

So beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!!!

[@shirleygraham6229]

You have bought a very special home. Have a lovely Christmas and best wishes for the coming year.

[@carolinejobe9346]

fabulous chateau, looking forward to your adventures in it

[@rosetteswanson8426]

Let me know if you need a gardener it is a piece of heaven what a view. All my best to you all, and next time you think you do not fit in remember we all are humans under the sun….

[@pieromouton1992]

I’m so happy! Thanks for sharing all this💕 i’m really considering doing the same!

[@donnanancekivell9430]

I can’t believe how lucky you are that you were left so much of the in the way of furnishings, rugs and those gorgeous wall hangings.......once you hit the local and not so local brocantes , you will find so many other things that you need............just to mention your sound is low..........Donna in Toronto

[@philenealvarado5008]

This is so wonderful; I cannot imagine how overwhelming it all must be. By the way, the piece of furniture in the beginning of the film where you said is to hold hats etc is called a Hall Tree. I have one in my home, they have a long history. Well done guys!

[@CathyMiller0711]

Such an amazingly beautiful place. Thanks for the tour.

[@annmariefraser1064]

It does look so lovely, thank you for the tour. You might wish to start buying stock in companies that make the lightbulbs for those chandeliers, (giggle…). Hope you have safe travels going back to California for just a little while and especially then returning to your own chateau home in spring. Kindest regards, stay safe!

[@isabelherrera8647]

Beautiful chateau Beautiful & Refined Julia 🎄

[@shevauns4938]

Looking forward to more videos of your new chateau life. Congrats to you guys and wishing you all the best.

[@maryjoan4128]

What a magical blessing

[@etotten8126]

Good Move

[@brendam5356]

Thankyou for the tour of the Chateau rooms just spectacular the previous owners so generous leaving art furniture to you home to prepare for the big move Just unbelievable but true look forward to your first dinner with all the family in a Chateau in France😍😍❤️❤️👌👌🍸🍸

[@lynnralph8373]

Living in France is wonderful and living in such a lovely. chateau will be magical. Good luck, we wish much happiness.

[@juliajanssens8432]

You will need an expert gardener who knows all about topiary to maintain those wonderful gardens. Anybody can sweep the leaves up of course. The colours in the interior and outside in the gardens are extremely beautiful and even sublime. May you be very happy and successful living in such extraordinary surroundings, and don't forget to read the Bible.

[@OncleJer]

This is absolutely amazing. A dream. Congratulations

[@sunnee63]

Just enchanting!!!

[@sharonp3563]

Wow! So i was watching a couple from Italian they stayed in a French chateau. So I decided to check out other places and found your channel. Wow what a beautiful place you now own. I cant stop saying wow coz there is no better words right now

[@payaj2815]

Your new home is very beautiful, Super jealous. I kind of wonder if the reason why the lights don’t work in your two rooms is possibly because you’ve blown a fuse hopefully it’s not an electrical wire problem because that potentially could be a fire hazard.