Visting A Famous French Chateau For INSPIRATION!

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[@ioup5875]

😊le chateau de Fierte is the castle of pride. Carole and Adrian restored the chateau by themselves and it is worthy to be proud of!

Thank you Lou!

[@rebeccahbray]

I never remember coming here… Also, Drone… 😂😂 that really got me xx

You were around the age of 14ish, we only did the gardens then, the big round balls that nearly ranBethany over

[@LaPrincessa1947]

Thanks for taking us along with you! The "doll house" was a work of art! Your gold leaf work holds up to the work on this chateau! Can't wait for your next episode but I guess I'll have to...wait, that is.

Sunday will come before you know it

[@rebagreen5768]

Carol, you have a better eye for decorating than anything here. These decorations look as if they chose the most simple decorating styles possible. Your style is far more creative and elegant. I must admit, however, that the gardens are beautiful.

[@lindamounts2193]

I was thinking the same thing. Your salon is such more beautiful than these rooms. Honestly the design is rather pedestrian.

[@suzieq2958]

Agree! 😃

[@jenateer2518]

I agree with the above. yours has much more style. I like the direction you were going with the silver tone with gold leafing. I know it’s your place and you are a natural at decorating go with your gut on this and you will love it and that’s what counts

[@jenateer2518]

The owner of chateau de la grifferiae also has a KZbin channel. She is an interior designer maybe she could help

Thank you everyone for you faith in me! I do hope I live up to expectations !!! Cx

[@melissahalbert9455]

What a awe-inspiring Chateau! The interiors and the gardens are heavenly!

[@paulchadwick4907]

The gardens at Villandry are stunning. I like the painted walls , panelling it allows your furniture, art to shine and take centre stage . But I also love the fabric on the walls , absolutely beautiful 😍 Your both going to be very busy bees . Have a lovely week xx 💚

We have been very bust since we got back. Catching up after 2 days off!

[@earthmama8384]

Carole, your eye for color and attention to detail in all your rooms is much more chic and refined. Continue to trust your instincts on color, pattern, style, and period details! Adrian, your construction work and finish details are superb! It appears none of the paintings are covered with museum-quality, UV protected, matte finish glass to protect the paintings from fading. That’s unfortunate, as it would solve the fading problem. Though the gardens are beautiful in their intricacy, they were created for high society “to see and be seen.” I have every confidence you will create a garden in your own style that’s absolutely lovely! By the way, Carole, you look lovely in white (or black)!

Thank you. My wardrobe consists of white, black and a splash of colour!

[@Julianna9845]

Old oil paintings should be without glass because moisture can get trapped between the glass and the painting causing damage. Best to have these types of paintings cleaned by a conservator and revarnished in UV protected varnish. The old varnishes on old paintings back in the day were terrible for yellowing and made the colors on paintings look muddy and completely washed out.

[@nigelirmamaher5811]

Yes those are her “power” colors!

[@sandramoore8806]

Carole, keep doing your own thing. Adran, your video was wonderful.

[@xaxmac1948]

Carol, your skill and craftwomanship are outstanding. We watch your vlogs with real pleasure, your attention to detail …no words! Your salon will be glorious without doubt.

Let’s hope so. 😆

[@ellaaltman2137]

The Villandry exterior architecture and gardens are some of my favorite in France. I feel that the interiors have been much simplified from their original opulence. You had a lovely day for your outing. Totally agree with Carole on a fountain and pool for La Ferte😉!

[@claudiamann7111]

Those gardens are just spectacular. Thanks so much for taking us along. Your salon will be much more beautiful. So happy you got to work on the stone.

I'm not sure the artisan thought that, as it was a clients piece!!!!!!! We cut the bit where he swore at me.....joking!!!!!!

[@ivysavage5569]

Wow! What an amazing tour of the Chateau and gardens. Your right that room with all those horrible paintings was a bit Freaky. The wood flooring and gardens I loved the most ❤️

[@alaine57]

Wonderful tour

[@debbiemccann3711]

Wow the gardens are stunning.Thank you for taking us along.

[@pattystoner9620]

Thank you for taking us along. What a beautiful chateau 💖

[@pv6450]

Lovely tour. Thanks for taking us along. Simply stunning gardens

[@christinecox8073]

Stunning chateau thanks for sharing

[@susandewolfe4876]

Excellent editing Beth. You know your Mum well. Your Mum certainly wore a lovely dress to the Chateau and your Dad is hilarious. Cheers from Toronto

He's just an idiot!!!!! 😃 😊

[@lisaakinlabi]

Beautiful chateau - it was lovely to see. I hope you got a few ideas that will work for you. The gardens are my dream gardens!

They are stunning Lisa

[@suzieq2958]

So no wallpaper?!? Not much help on that score but you could take inspiration from a small section of the garden 😃 that tour was amazing, although I agree with the comments below that your decor and design is much more imaginative, thank you

We were quite disappointed with the interior but had a nice day off

[@lisaharner3720]

Loved the gardens! The bedroom fabrics were lovely too. Thanks for the tour.

[@jerridavis6462]

Gorgeous flowers in the hot pink bedroom!

[@debbieosborn9464]

Thanks for sharing! The garden’s are absolutely spectacular.

[@peterwhite9261]

I agree, your design skills are a marvel. That was a lovely tour and it gardens were incredible. Great lesson at the end too.

[@sarahpenrose9681]

Very informative it’s good the guides were happy to share their knowledge

[@rebeccafrancis8227]

Thanks for the tour!!!

[@mharper6877]

I like your chateau better! The rooms you have completed are not as commercial (as this one is in some places). Yours looks more original and more intricately decorated!

Thank you so much

[@carolesmith6620]

Thank you for taking us on your tour of the chateau and those grounds and garden's wow absolutely amazing, hope it helps you to create your salon Carole thank you for sharing x 💕🌼🌼🤗

[@suehall3298]

Stunning Chateau & Garden's 🤗 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you for taking us with You 🤗 🍷🍾🍷 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@vickijohnson8151]

Clock is beautiful and the wallpaper is stunning

[@Smalfry47]

Your Château is “gorgeous “! Watching you bring it back to it’s former, has been so enlightening.

[@Denika1388]

Thank you for sharing! 💞😊 It does surpass Versailles!, especially the gardens. What titles/ income base did this original family have. Spectacular job on narration and video. I watched twice!! And just soaked all the beauty and artistry in. I hope the docent doses come and share her knowledge with you. At your chateau.

[@davidlogan4329]

Thank you both for the wonderful tour of that magnificent chateau. I come away from it believing your lovely salon needs to have golden wallpaper. Best, David

The golden fabric was really nice

[@fredscott1199]

I love this episode! I had to watch it again! Great idea to gather ideas!

[@brendaball450]

Thank you for the tour! I really enjoyed the chateau and gardens. Very impressive. I love your chateau. It is beautiful and elegant. A perfect place. As for the decorating, no two people will ever decorate the same room the exact same way. Carole, you have lovely taste and your chateau should reflect your choices. I am sure the salon will be beautiful when finished and look exactly like you want. 💕

So close and yet so far. 😂

[@katehobbs2008]

Villandry is famous for its gardens, I think they said they have 40 gardeners. There are vegetables amongst some of the flower gardens, as well as vast veggie gardens.

The gardens are stunning, but we were told only 10 gardeners. I'd say more like 40!

[@marybristol7875]

That tour must have made you both feel very good about your efforts to detail and scope of work. The gardens were spectacular but meant to be for tourists and tours. Yours is your home, it has elegance and is being lovingly returned to its grandeur. you should be proud of your accomplishments!🥰

Thank you Mary!

[@didierjacob250]

au 17 eme 18 eme 19 eme siècle, , il n' y avait pas de touristes , ni de visites guidées ! seulement des rois ou des nobles qui voulaient créer des beaux jardins , et s' en donnaient les moyens. Les jardins " à la françaises " n' ont pas été crées pour le merchandising. Le propriétaire du château ne fait que de perpétuer cet art des jardins. Et c' est parce qu' ils sont beaux , que maintenant les touristes viennent les voir !

[@annamariabo8963]

I like the idea of hanging family portraits! (But maybe not in the salon.) You can make them look like old paintings.

[@christelleolivier4173]

Thank you so much for this glorious tour! It’s jaw dropping beautiful!😍🤩

[@irenebrown3144]

What an amazing Chateau. Thank you for sharing Adrian and Carol. 😮😊

[@janegendreau484]

Carole and Adrian, talk about inspiration!! Every scene from your 🎥, especially in the beginning, was breathtaking!! Hope you came back with lots of ideas!!! 🇺🇲

[@thierrymilan2039]

Château de Villandry's theme is about rural nature and of course gardens. So is the decoration of the rooms, you won't find gold or rich Versailles style in here.

No we did not, but Versailles was a bit too far and the wallpaper factory was close by. Having done Versailles few years back, seeing it now, would probably make our chateau look like a peasants hut!!!

[@thierrymilan2039]

@ Sorry, I wasn't saying you're not aware of Villandry's style, and didn't want to compare with Versailles Royal designs. Anyway, if it can help your choice, you may find something interesting by creating a rubber wallpaper with the design of the interior of the Belvédère of Petit Trianon.

[@isabelherrera8647]

Beautiful gardens! Carole could do some repairs in chateau de Villandry!!!!

[@kathsmith4924]

the gardens are spectacular absolutely beautiful

[@kdean9537]

Hi Carole & Adrian, the gardens wow! The interior was nice, but no disrespect to this Chateau, Carole you are doing a magnificent job decorating Chateau de la Ferté, you have exquisite taste. Glad you both had a nice outing, it was wonderful to see. Thank you for sharing, take care, stay well! Lots of love Kathy x 💖

Thank uou Kathy, I need to get this wallpaper sorted once and for all though

[@gordonulrickson3626]

Lived briefly in a mansion here in the states that had dark green silk damask on the walls it was almost 90 years old and still looked great the hallways had a lighter color more peach or gold and was not silk still looked ok but was more discolored from age and general deterioration of the fabric. One room was Tapistry and one was hand blocked wallpaper all original to the house the wallpaper looked the worst of the four. My vote would be to use Fabric the curtains hanging in the pelmets will fade much quicker than the wall panels. Think about the galleries in Buckingham palace those have upholstered walls as do a number of other rooms. Fabric will just elevate the walls to keep up with the gold leaf just my opinion. Thanks for taking us along on your tour I love being able to travel along to places I can't go anymore. Loved the gardens The grass with the gravel pathways and corner shrubs would not be that high maintenance.

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

What a wonderful tour especially the “drone” effect 🤣🤣🤣 The gardens were magnificent. A team of gardeners would be needed if you ever wanted to copy this landscape. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

I don’t think we’ll have time to copy their gardens. 😂

[@joyabell4420]

My favourite chateau and gardens, they always look stunning. I love all the fabrics they use. They will probably get dusty in the end though so wallpaper more robust. Perhaps you could do a combination of matching fabric around the beds.

[@stacyyoung364]

Wow u can really hear those floors creaking. Thank u for this, just beautiful.

You are so welcome

[@lindaloehr8241]

Wouldn't we all love to have a garden like that!

Oh yes, but only to look at!

[@lyndajohnston924]

Great to get inspo from other chateaus. Maybe consider not papering right now and paint instead. See how the room comes together once furniture is in. A fabulous curtain fabric could make the room. Loved the tour. Those gardens!

[@sherrymullins102]

I really enjoyed this tour.

[@cjpowers9330]

Just exquisite! All the artistry in stonework, amazing. That arabesque style ceiling reminded me of a room in Alexander Dumas’s home. *sigh*

[@torrerobb2238]

What a great day out and very informative as well. I can just see Carole dragging her paddling pool up onto the sunny roof terrace lol.. Hope you you found the inspiration that you needed. take care Robb Torremolinos Spain 😊😊

Perfect place for sunbathing. Actually I remember sunbathing up on our roof in Spain many years ago!!!!!

[@joannebrazeau6533]

You can see that you made a better job of restoration than they did! Good job you two, you should be very proud❤️🎶🤗🎶🇨🇦

Thank you 😊

[@jomcd2073]

Wow, those gardens are amazing:)

[@tropicalmom2468]

Can't wait to see what creative ideas you came away with.

Unfortunately not many at all.

[@sonjasleeper1511]

I like the bedroom with the blue alcove, fabric nice too

[@kessalungull8956]

What lovely comments so not to sound redundant, superb.

Haha!

[@renemalherbe197]

Carol,your the ALICE taking us through your WONDERLAND!🌟💖🦁🙋🏼‍♀️

😂 just keep an eye out for the queen

[@shirleyneylon1849]

Thank you for the look around the chateau. I feel what you are both doing at your chateau is more than equal to to the rooms presented here. Carol your gold leafing and painting along with wallpaper hanging is of same quality. Personally I like your home much better. Love from Australia.

Thank you Shirley!

[@inabates8919]

Lmao careful Adrian she still has time to do the clouds at your place. 😂

[@wendyparr5193]

So good watching y 2 very enjoyable good job you always entertaining

[@gilltagg3352]

The drone… hysterically funny. The chateau is gorgeous like the gardens. Gosh your Mum has got her work cut out when she returns (tee hee). I am left wondering if the fabric has inspired you or whether it confirmed that wall paper is the way to go? Until the next episode… (if only I could add the EastEnders beat, dum dum etc 😂).

😂

[@yvonnestevenson6817]

Very interesting, thanks guys, best wishes from Australia

[@jamiemorgan4146]

Very nice tour...👍🏻

[@pmm3112]

Thanks for the tour! It looks like it was very inspiring. You can duplicate the look of damask fabrics for the walls with stencils and pearlized paint to give the shimmer of the pattern on top of an eggshell finish on the background. It works beautifully. Nobody will know it’s not fabric until they get up real close, or if the texture of the plaster wall is rough. It’s a lot of work, but worth the look. Ralph Loren paints offers the shimmering pearl finish which is more like an Opal shimmer. Just food for thought Carole because we know you both are capable of accomplishing something which truly represents the level of splendor and elegance your chateau requires and deserves!! ❤

Thankfully we are in no rush. So will wait until the right thing comes along!

[@jerrykessel2385]

I’ve been enjoying your blogs, and I’m impressed by the work you’ve done on your chateau. A couple of thoughts- if you decide to put fabric on your walls, you should know that there should always be padding under the fabric. Also, I have found wonderful Empire and Louis XVI furniture and accessories on Ebay-France at excellent prices. Continue with your great efforts, and much success!

Thank you Jerry. I haven’t put fabric on walls but thankfully I know process. Hopefully a later video will answer your questions

[@machellep1]

Omg..the gardens ! How lucky to find Emily for knowledge. The air vents are to help the chimneys draw up . I think the so called modesty doors where actually for pottying in the night, then the maid could retrieve the chamber pot without disturbing the persons in the room.

Makes sense!

[@annettesharrock1236]

A beautiful Chateau. Hope its given you plenty of ideas 💡

[@paulinegoldsmith7301]

PG Tips wonderful tour lots to take in . I’m sure Carole will be inspired or not !!! Gardens are splendid beautiful blue sky what a day u needed the break . 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍

I think we were more impressed with the gardens than the chateau. Was great to meet a stonemason for proper advice

[@barryalexander6956]

Just seen the Stag Toile wallpaper from Moss in the current edition of Homes and Antiques. Just a thought but it is lovely and looks to be the colourway you are looking for xx

I will get Carole to have a look. Thank you

[@healingasthmaacasestudy9851]

I love your dress carol!! You look beautiful!

Thank you so much!

[@ГалинаКамышкайло]

Керол! Мне кажется , ваша работа с Адрианом по восстановлению замка более сложной и качественной по сравнению с этим замком .Вам уважение ! Жду новых выпусков .

[@jfs59nj]

What a magnificent trip!!!

[@Valmtg]

With the issue of silk fading, are there options to put a UV film on the windows that aren't tinted? Or to get silk/fabric that has been treated to prevent fading in sun/moon light? That chateau looks extraordinarily beautiful and I see a lot of similarities. It's interesting to see the fabric wallpaper and drapes matching in more than one room... a bit odd but perhaps that was the fashionable thing to do back then. I would think to make the grounds fancy yet easy to maintain those sections of lawn with the shubs on the corners and crushed gravel as a driveway/walkway could be feasible perhaps? Thank you for sharing the tour with us viewers!

[@tailor383]

This cannot even come close to your creativeness ! "SIMPLE ELEGANCE" verses common clutter! And by the way - the drapes here 👎. Carole , you really have a great talent ! Hope you see the comments - you deserve everyone of them !!!!!!!!! Wish I could come and - in person - view your lovely Chateau!

Thank you 😊

[@valeriedeforge5961]

I'm surprised that they didn't have sign's up to not touch the walls as the oils from your hands soil those beautiful fabrics.

[@memineaussi-cj4op]

Having the panels as paint-only might be a temporary thing until they find the perfect fabric or wallpaper for the walls, or until they have the funds for it? Also, painted panels can be more easily cleaned as there are lots of sticky fingers touring through the rooms.

And lots of dust from working

[@carolyncastino7508]

I visited the Chateau 3 years ago and agree that is is most beautiful. The ground are magnificent. I was impressed by the large ballroom with the black and white marble floor. One explanation I got for the fabric is that it covers all the irregularities and cracks in the walls plus it is easier to change after it fades and gets dirty from all the visitors.

I always make sure my hands are clean!!!!

[@nancibishof6462]

It also allowed them to run electric once it was available without showing exposed wires.

[@Marilinaa]

What about a couloured Chinoiserie paper in the panels? I think it would really lift the room visually. It would echo the garden outside. I like the path you have gone down trying to reproduce the old paper too. Colorful might be a nice way to go.

[@ehpeachylove]

Thank you for sharing your day out at this lovely château. The gardens are stunning. Carole and Adrian I love your decorating style so much better. A water feature at your château would be beautiful. Come on Adrian you could design your own garden with that big area you ride your mower on… heeheee hee ! Jkin😂😂

You tell him Mags!!!!

[@ЛидияЕвстигнеева-н2ч]

Фонтаны с Али экспресс на солнечных батарейках смотрится ничуть не хуже и стоят гроши!

[@boessheila50]

Oh my the Gardens. Adrian they have gardeners. I'm sure. But they R WOW

[@reyofsunshine20-20]

Although this chateau is beautiful . It’s beauty is in the outside gardens and grounds. Carol and Adrian, I truly admire your work on the interior of your chateau.All your hard work and artistry is keeping to the original feel of the chateau. Fantastic work . I always look forward to seeing what you’ve accomplished each week. You two amaze me. Have you considered using multi-layered stencils and varying shades of gray paint to create the wallpaper effect. I am thinking you may be able to have someone create the various levels of stencils using inspiration from the original wall paper. Just a thought since you’re having such a hard time finding the right wallpaper. Don’t give up on your vision.

As we’re in no hurry we will wait until the right option comes along. 🤞

[@brucen4719]

Thanks for taking us along on the field trip! But honestly, I think for most of what I saw you guys should be saying "Pfffft - we can do better than that!"

😄

[@candyphillips2642]

Very pretty, but I think your finished product will be stunning. You both have a knack for it. The gardens are superb tho as are the wood floors.

[@glennmcgee1729]

Splendid tour, lots of info and ideas for your place. Sorry Adrian, the honey-do list just got longer.

The list will never end!!!

[@clairejarts]

Villandry is all about the gardens. The interiors less so, as they have gone through pretty extensive alterations over the centuries. Wallpapers fell out of fashion too, in favor of fabric-covered walls. Plus, many rooms are more “art museum” than “furnished home, hence the plainer walls and paneling.

Couldn’t agree more!

[@kirkshrum6222]

Good to see you guys got out & about, no need to be home bound all the time! That miniature house was super cool, Adrian maybe you can make one for La Ferte in your spare time 🤣. Carole now that you know how sculpt stone you should do a statue of Adrian😁 cheers Kirk

That way she can make me look dench

[@kirkshrum6222]

@ haha, I had to look that up Adrian. I’m picturing something like the one Michelangelo made of David. 😂🤣

[@boessheila50]

OH YES IT IS A STUNNING CASTLE. I notice in FRANCE PPL DO USE THE *FUSHIA PINK* ALOT, CEILINGS. WALLS. CURTAINS. VELVET BEDS, FURNITURE. IM WONDERING WHY THEY LIKE SO MUCH FUSHIA???? IS THIS SIGNIFICANT TO FRANCE? OH GOD. GRUSOME PICTURES Adrian...hope u don't have👻 nightmares!

[@jayreed7015]

Wow that garden must be such a lot of work! But it is stunning. A fountain would look good in your square feature thing in the garden. 😉 I still think it would also make a great fire pit, with a brazier in it, but maybe they're more popular here in Australia, than in France. 🤷

Trouble is with the lavoir, it's in completely the wrong place, off centre outside the front door, in the shade most of the day and next to the outside toilet, I never understood thus placement

[@janescott4574]

Carol, you are renovating your chateau with far more style and elegance than Villandry. I would love you to be able to replicate the original wallpaper in the panels of your grand salon.

Watch tonight’s episode for more info! 😆

[@1LuckieDuckie]

Growing up in a victorian house, we had those brass portholes on the fireplace. They served 2 purposes. To provide a draft that would prevent the room from smoking when you lit the fireplace and it somewhat allowed heat to escape into the room once the cinders were low enough. Mostly we opened it when we lit the fireplace.

Thanks for the confirmation on this. The guides had no idea

[@sue7190]

Great video. Definitely think you need a fountain ⛲. Sorry Adrian I am with Carol on that and a swimming pool but a tasteful one of course. 😃

Thanks Sue. 😂 Adrian

[@annlyon.2040]

The fireplaces where not for fires when the built these. They had free energy heat coming in through them. But about at least over 150 years they took down the cross looking things off the top of the castles. They didn’t want us to know that they free energy then. And that’s the truth. As you see in some older château‘s there are no burn marks or soot in them at all. They were far advanced than us.

[@dellaroux]

Those look like Goya's work in the frames at 5:01-8 or so...seems jarring at some levels, since this building looks at least a couple centuries earlier than the 1850s era yours inhabits...the Spanish-Moorish ceiling insert also seems tipped-in; can't look up the chateau's age right this moment, but maybe an owner was a collector, or...? It's been done more like a museum than an historical house, unless, again, a later owner collected all those pieces and this is the last stage it was left in. The two very different 18th c. rooms--the Jacobean crewel-patterned fabric, on the one hand, and the printed L18th/E19th c. paper (green/pink) on the other (See the SPNEA Otis House in Boston, MA--Jane Nylander's work on dec arts informed that choice, I believe) are also very disparate. It's as if each room has been assigned a character and a period, rather than seeing the whole building as a unified space within which to harmonize more integrated elements from room to room.

[@brooke7464]

Inside and out it's very detailed and has lots of charm and character. I will agree the paintings were super gruesome. That stair chandelier is pretty bland. Carol, trust yourself, you have amazing instincts and can do way better designs. (The super pink on pink with a sky is...just a bad idea)

[@inabates8919]

They are fire dampers I think.

[@boessheila50]

That one light Adrian looks. CHEAP IN THAT STAIRWAY. OMG. THEY HAVE *FUSHIA FLOWER BEDS TOO*😀