We decided to buy a CHATEAU in France. Are we happier here?

From San Francisco to a chateau in a rural town in Brittany France. Why on Earth did we move and what is life like in the countryside? Lincoln continues more renovation work on the bathroom and we took the drone out to capture some stunning images.
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[@machellep1]

Thanks! Here’s a few bucks for the tourist video.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

🤣 Thanks!

[@lucindajennings148]

Love your vlogs. Moved from southern California to Tennesse nearly 30 years ago. From noise and congestion to 9 acres of quiet. Watching g foxes,deer, bob cats, turkeys and my cats and dogs is lovely. Fully understand your love of peace!! Hunters don't bother me...sometimes I get extra meat. Not bad.

[@sickntiredmom]

Not trying to sound like Mr. Rodgers, but I would love to be your neighbor. The part of France you live in looks wonderful.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

🤣

[@galetaxera7474]

OMG! The three cats at the window! I always look forward to your videos. Always well done, the bits of animal humor always gives me a chuckle!

[@carolthomson8608]

She is a wonderful narrator. I love watching all of her videos too! What a life they are building for their family (that means animals too)

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks so much - very nice to hear :)

[@doloreslegrand2710]

I love living vicariously through you knowing full well at my age I will not fulfill such a dream. Relaxing and enjoyable videos, continue to love your life. TX, USA

[@timmymendenhall1275]

Same here. Grandma dreaming from Texas !

[@rmatakovich]

Texas is a dream! It’s beautiful and the Texans are the heart of America. I can’t wait to move to Texas.

[@heidim6468]

I live in the high desert of California and I watch all the videos of people that have bought chateau’s and so glad an American has bought one. Looking forward to your sight.

[@Cenepk101]

The drone shots answer the question

[@davidmusset3435]

welcome to France! I love it when Americans make it their home, I hope you bring some friendly energy, and new outlook on life that we need badly in France

[@Christophe-pl5xu]

Brittany isnt france.

[@lwaliz]

@@Christophe-pl5xu The example of the tired old unfriendly contrarian negativity. Pray tell what is France, if Brittany isn't?

[@Christophe-pl5xu]

@@lwaliz france is gaulish people. Breton feel breton not french.

[@nativetexson]

I can relate to this. After 35 years in Boston and New York, I'm excited about my new life in the south of France.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

That is VERY exciting :)

[@mamaahu]

Where are you if you don’t mind my asking? I’m here looking in the south but am tempted to try Brittany!

[@nativetexson]

@@mamaahu I bought in the Aude department of the Occitanie region a short distance outside Carcassonne. All the best with your search!

[@Mime_Mama]

What a beautiful area! Love your tree lined driveway. I'm always so intrigued by the quietness of little French towns. It's a treat to walk on the road without fear of getting run over lol.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks Luisa :) We do need to keep an eye out for those tractors!

[@natalierivera5997]

After living my entire life in Manhattan (the last ten right next to the Holland Tunnel) I completely understand why you would want to move to the country side in France. Your treelike driveway is my dream.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

At least you can get to NJ quickly ;)

[@natalierivera5997]

@@OurFrenchChateau LOL! yes, but only to go to Newark Airport.

[@mamaahu]

@Natalie Rivera I used to live on Broome Street and so get what you are saying! I used to pretend the traffic was the Pacific Ocean. (I too am from Dan Francisco) It worked! But now I am in France and going to look at Brittany as a place to live thanks to this beautiful vlog!

[@natalierivera5997]

@@mamaahu Thank you that is a very positive way of looking at life in a noisy city and reminds me I should be thankful for where I live.

[@maisonstringbean8681]

How do you guys not have more subscribers? Your cinematography is great! I watch other chateau channels but yours are never boring.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks!

[@cherylmomof2boys]

AGREE! I've been catching up all weekend starting at the beginning.

[@urksal]

We drove about 4,500km from Vienna in Austria to all over in France and stayed 10 days in Brittany near Lamballe next so the sea. We absolutely loved it. The people, the food, the countryside, the sea... it was great. Thank you for charing your journey.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

That sounds like a wonderful trip! For some reason Brittany is often overlooked as a vacation destination.

[@louiselewis5061]

I never wondered why you moved. I only wish I could do the same. Beautiful!! Good luck with the bathroom Reno-such hard work! Have a good week.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks :)

[@patcardiff2563]

You both are doing so well with your renovation just take a step back Rome wasn’t built In a day rushing to get things done can become costly just enjoy your beautiful chateau and enjoy the lovely peace and Tranquility of such a Glorius Areaxxx

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😀

[@valariebresee4450]

I'm a Canadian and l would move to France but not to buy a Chateau lol but your place looks like heaven. French people seem to enjoy life .

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Love the three cats bird watching 🤣🤣🤣My cats do the same. Love how your chateau cat was sitting on the table watching the beautiful sunset. What a life ❤. Now if only you could train your dog to dig holes for planting trees and veggies 🤣🤣🤣The beaches and century old churches were spectacular. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@lwest5686]

It's nice to see you folks taking little trips out and around to relax and enjoy your area. I like watching Lincoln work - he's organized and wears what looks like safety boots - good job.

[@BirdieSeven]

Not sure you’ll EVER see this because I can’t seem to do your videos in any kind of order. Have been binge watching ever since I found you. I live in Springfield, MO, was widowed in my 50’s, love yard work(gardening sounds too fancy), and love creating lovely (well, to me), vignettes around my home. It’s quite challenging because it’s just me and I have lost core strength as time passes. Always know you are blessed to have an extremely resourceful and intelligent and seemingly kind and loving spouse to share this adventure with. By the way..LOVE his work britches! I am most at home in yard clothes, usually black, but his britches have a snazzy look. Are they something French you purchase over there or can us regular folk have access to them?! You have chosen something beautiful in life to experience, one day at a time. I hope you never tire of sharing the beauty and blessings (and hard core work!), you are experiencing!!

[@janetbernosky1988]

I am watching this 4 months later, at the end of February, 2023. I, too, have several cats and love your clips of them (and the dogs and donkeys). I noticed your garden harvest...I love to cook and, Amanda, I'd love some clips of what you cook with your produce, etc.

[@MrAurel40]

Hello everyone. Glad to see and heard strangers like my country enough to quit their own country to live in mine. And specially in countrysides. When French big town are about to look the same, we have way much places presenting their own identities. In France we called it " Les terroirs", and it has a historical link with gastrononomy , languages , or architecture. Congratulations with this hardwork

[@claudiamann7111]

Thanks so much for the beautiful tour with those lovely small churches. The three cats at the window are too cute. Also a beautiful basket of flowers. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@peterwhite9261]

The animals get me all the time. Lincoln, I felt back watching you carry that toilet down those stairs. WHEW!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

🤣

[@formermichiganian]

Yes, living in Brittany France is beautiful! Love your footage! It's very nice not to have the traffic and noise of a big city.

[@Sushi2735]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I know exactly why you live there. Peace, pure simple peace. Brittany is sprinkled with fairy dust. The most beautiful part of France! PS. Your husband is amazing! Wow! And seems so well tempered👏👏👏👏 My favorite thing is Cliff Walks after a looong Sunday Lunch 💕💕💕💕

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thank you Susan :)

[@patmilitello9910]

What a wonderful place to live.

[@rikkibiermann465]

Just love your varied content, Amanda, especially the animals! Rikki Biermann, Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

I loved this video. The scenery, your property, the village and that magnificent beach…I would say you made the right decision leaving the city. The 3 cats in the window, priceless. xx

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rhondadean5455]

Amanda, I laughed hard at your silly cute dog digging diligently on his tunnel to gopher den but, the cats, omg lmbo....hilarious . That's too funny. I love your small village. Sublime. Everything is just too pretty. Poor Lincoln carrying that heavy toilet so far, he deserves a back rub. Great show. ❤️

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks Rhonda!

[@VillaAroldi]

I really enjoyed this video! The area looks beautiful!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thank you very much!

[@cerwelt]

Definitely looked like the perfect tourism video. The cats were hilarious, as well as “Guava” digging and holding her ground for an hour. My chihuahua has done that and captured a gopher for her hard work. Lovely way to spend a few moments here in ugly west Texas.

[@ranlive1]

Well done making this video. Love the dogs & cats. It’s as plain as the nose on your face why you left SF & chose this beautiful spot.

[@candyphillips2642]

It's beautiful there! You do indeed have a simpler, beautiful life there. I love your vlogs & all you animals. 💖

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thank you :)

[@christophemeathrel2784]

A’bientot from Cleguerec, where life is slow and the weather is what it is, meaning we get whatever the Atlantic has finished blowing around. 💙👍❤️👍🇬🇧🍷🇫🇷 🦐🦞🦀

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Well said!

[@veronicamoss2597]

Your Chateau and land are idilic spectacular Gorgeous devine. Tranquil. Spectacular. Etc. Couldn't think of anywhere better to live for you all. . blessings ❤️✌️

[@hanwalker7408]

I absolutely loved my time in Brittany in the 80s as the English assistante in the local lycee. Not too much has changed by the looks of it

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Probably not!

[@Christophe-pl5xu]

May be one thing. breton speak better english now.

[@debbieosborn9464]

Love this video! Beautiful country side . Love the old churches.Your definitely living the good life even though you have a lot of hard work ahead of you ! I sure your animals are enjoying the country life❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AlyenasKitchen]

I just LOVE videos, donkey’s, cats and dogs, your commentary is awesome, and bless Lincoln for carrying that toilet down all those stairs! I’ve watched about 20 of your videos and just love them! Have you thought of fly masks for your donkeys? Or did they find a way to remove them? As a cat lover, the shot of them bird watching was so funny!! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing journey with us!!❤

[@maryschlotter108]

I’m so happy I discovered your channel. We are from NY in our 60’s and dream of doing what you and Lincoln have done donkeys included. I love your gardens and your pets. We have been renovating our beach cottage together ( for years)currently the kitchen so I appreciate Lincoln’s patience . I wouldn’t like the gun shots either. But everything else is so peaceful. Enjoy! Thank you.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks so much Mary :) How nice that you have a beach cottage!

[@stephjezo6470]

It is like TX in that wild pigs are becoming a nuisance and tearing up property. It would be come a relief soon enough if they were destroying your land. At least there they tend to eat them but the ones in TX are just too gamey from what I hear. I have done the city girl who didn't like guns to a country girl with respect and appreciation for them. Took a bit though.

[@brendastewart6647]

Beautiful countryside in France. Your home is a diamond in the rough. Good luck with updating your home to your liking.

[@mandichang]

Je vous suis depuis quelques temps déjà. Je suis française et vis dans les Alpes-Maritimes. J'aime regarder vos vidéos où vous partagez votre vie dans votre magnifique château. J'ai aimé particulièrement cette vidéo, surtout les vues sur la côte bretonne. Merci d'en faire la promotion ici. Vous avez raison, cette région est une des plus belles de France. J'approuve aussi votre amour des animaux qui apparaît dans chacune de vos vidéos. Merci de ces partages 👌💕

[@GrandmaSharon]

Thank you for your sense of humor and sharing with us your beautiful property and local scenery.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

So nice of you

[@fredscott1199]

Hello from Nashville, Tennessee! What a beautiful video of your part of France! With Fall approaching, the colors were stunning! Thanks for your diligent work in showing us the churches and the other Chateau! I appreciate your work! Have a super week!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bigcoffee2291]

I sure would like to see all of this in real life one day.

[@celinaderose]

Thank you Amanda and Lincoln- beautiful video 😊the cats were hilarious! Your presentation and content is great; love your tree lined driveway and your walled garden- beautiful! Hope bathroom renovation goes well! 😊❤

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@lisakilmer2667]

Great video and travelogue! I laughed to see all three cats pounce on the bird at the same time. We've had cats that do that - so funny. I completely understand the wish for quiet. After living in a GI Bill neighborhood, where we could hear the neighbor's telephone and arguments, we moved to just under an acre, with much more privacy. (And we sowed some of the lawn in wildflowers to cut down on the mowing!)

[@creativecottage6137]

Lovely vlog, the countryside looks fab! Totally get it with neighbour’s and-their yappy dog, they don’t hear it because their out all day and leave it for us to heAr

[@beverlymurray6554]

I’m happy for you guys. You live in a beautiful place. Enjoy!!

[@patcutler2823]

Oh my gosh the scenery was breath taking your animals are so funny and entertaining love the antiques you found stunning

[@kevinburke9940]

0:22 yes, all the knowledge I need to know. You have amazing insight and I hope you enjoy every moment there.

[@janeblandford852]

For sure it is a win, win for all of you plus the animals.....no comparison to living in a bustling city! So beautiful and tranquil. Thank you for the beautiful video......love the cats...my favourite part....LOL!!

[@wjm6749]

The scenery is beautiful! The three cats are so cute, thanks.

[@sallymoffit3751]

The flowers and produce are lovely but I especially fond of animal antics. Those who carry old toilets; God bless them.

[@bfox5767]

Thank you for another great video! I always look forward to the next one. This one tempted me to sell & move to France & I'm happy here in the suburbs between SF & San Jose, California. My job is 20 mins away walking or a few mins by car or bicycle. At certain times of the day though I risk getting run over by parents trying to get their kids to school on time. Other than that, I usually don't have to worry about traffic. I also get to grow fruit & vegs in my suburban sized yard. It's definitely not a chateau though!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Yes, the parents doing school pick up can get crazy!

[@marshawhite2904]

The views are gorgeous! Great videos!! Lol at the three cats in the window…. gave me a good chuckle 🤭 !! Thank you ❤

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how are you doing?

[@jonimarchese7655]

Amanda Brittany is just lovely: OMG the cats were hysterical, I have two and it's a constant comedy act they are odd creatures to say the least and I say that with love. I also live in the states and have been looking into making the move to Europe as well, France and Italy have been my two choices, Love from N.Y.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Ah yes, we get comedy and drama :) You can't go wrong with Italy or France!

[@ramonawilliams9305]

Brittany is absolutely breathtaking

[@quintessentialquinn1136]

Hey guys. I have watched a few episodes. Love it. I grew up North of the city in Petaluma. Chateau is looking great. The dogs having a great time. I have been trying to get my wife to move to France. I just get a glare. But I'll keep trying. Quinn

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😂 Keep trying!! Thanks for watching :)

[@mariak9727]

😍LOVED everything about this episode!!!!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thank you Maria!

[@rhondathomas7952]

Brittany should pay you for the promo! It was absolutely fabulous. Guava was certainly after something! Our dog use to do that when we had moles! Did she ever catch whatever it was?

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😂 Guava did not find the mole this time - she usually does!

[@maryjimdale7031]

The drone footage is wonderful

[@turawolfe2841]

Beautiful interesting video! I loved seeing your local town and churches and the amazing landscape. Thanks!! Hope you make fast progress on the bathrooms! The cats and dogs are wonderful, cute, and precious!!! Animals are so much fun and bring us hours of joy!! Missed the cool donkeys this time. Looking forward to next time with you!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks Tura :)

[@cynthiahudson7528]

Beautiful area, also love all the great work done on the house. Love the walled garden

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks so much!

[@romeowhiskey1146]

Brittany is EXACTLY like SFO. Hard to believe you left.

[@edwardcolquitt6]

Great video. Really convinced me to want to a simpler French countryside life!

[@1Didgeridoo]

My wife and I just bought a large home right in the middel of France with a garden of 3700 square meters in a small village with just 144 inhabitants. We really love it. Live is so much better in the France countryside. After 3 years i will retire at the age of 67 and go to our lovely home forever. Greetings from Holland

[@OurFrenchChateau]

That's amazing :) A perfect way to retire!

[@danielleboely6820]

I’m from the Loire valley i live in TN for 35 years I really enjoyed you vlog

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks! The Loire valley is beautiful - we almost bought there...

[@joseluisrojascosme4018]

I’m truly jealous. I’ve always wanted to move to French countryside. You are truly blessed.

[@juancarlosmendivilbuzon2850]

qué trabajador incansable es Lincoln. Pero Amanda es una "superwoman"........muy buen trabajo de restauración...

[@kathyeyesopen4078]

I love your cats in the window!

[@DixonDixon65]

Interesting, From Tiny homes with no history, to massive Chateaus with immense history...l Love History and beautiful countrysides. Also love the simplicity of tiny homes!🙂

[@OurFrenchChateau]

I love watching tiny home tours!

[@doggiesable1]

Big change for you guys and very brave to take on the challenge, on the plus side a good investment when you complete the work 🦋

[@sarahlovesdonuts9601]

Stunning place to raise a family!💗

[@cheripaul4645]

This video was absolutely delightful! Thank you so much❤

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FabianneMuscat]

Always a pleasure watching your videos, would love to visit one day!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Ah, thanks :)

[@jennyschateaufarm]

Hi Amanda and Lincoln. Well done on another great video! 💕🤗💕

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thank you! 🤗

[@dianalewis8548]

You did find the perfect spot. Total peace. Your animals are in heaven. Close enough to town but ideal living. Good luck with the bathroom. Crack on Lincoln. Enjoy your week.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks :)

[@k.j.2481]

Great vlog Amanda. Besides the toilet being a little heavy, it was a good chance to hear the lite side and good things about moving to Brittany. It's a lot of work, but freedoms are well worth it. All the best to you and your family.💝

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks very much!

[@suepopoff3159]

Hello from Canada🇨🇦The best decision you ever made! Enjoy your new life🤗

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thank you so much!!

[@seaview9948]

Absolutely love watching your videos!

[@lawriefoster5587]

Seeing your cats made my day!! Not that the scenery was not glorious but oh...those cats. Wonderful!! Merci beaucoup, Madame et Monsieur.

[@paulalusk5586]

Your home is in a beautiful area. Although, I do realize it is a lot of work. We lived in So. Calif. and moved from out home on Orange County to get away from traffic and all of the people on top of each other. I understand your desire to move somewhere quiet. Good for you and your family. Enjoy.

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thank you Paula :)

[@steffydog]

Beautiful and silently perfect ❤

[@SuperBotanica]

your cats are so funny - all three for one fly

[@soraiasakkaidou1588]

haha the dog one hour later ~ so cute

[@judithp8552]

Nice🤗

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how are you doing?

[@Rebelmusedesign]

What a gorgeous chateau location!❤

[@catherinemtc7795]

Where you’re at is beautiful.

[@KimSincox]

Here I was enveloped in all that gorgeous footage of bucolic Brittany when the cats popped onto the screen and I burst out laughing. Priceless! Thank you!

[@deniereynolds6119]

I loved this video. Did the dog find what it was looking for? The landscape is breathtaking. I would love not hearing my neighbors snore 😴 and such 😬. The kittens made me laugh out loud.

[@akvfll]

What an amazing coincidence, I was looking for videos about people buying and renovating chateau, I clicked on your video, and I saw the town where I grew up when I was young, that's crazy. Brittany is a wonderful region with amazing landscapes and beautiful towns. I hope you enjoy your new life here :)

[@OurFrenchChateau]

That’s amazing! We love it here :)

[@haagatha]

Just beautiful. I'd settle for a cute little farmhouse in that area. Always enjoy y'all's videos 🙂

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Thanks!

[@GIANNHSPEIRAIAS]

how can someone not be happy when he has nature all around him?

[@eileendestefano4253]

Loving this!❤

[@txjellybean3772]

You are pretty dang good at picture taking!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😁

[@Premarteau]

Love the jazz. More please

[@deanebrownfield6866]

Sadly, the great city of San Francisco is no more. It is no longer safe to walk the streets there. You made a wise choice to get out while you could..

[@OurFrenchChateau]

😑 It has changed...

[@mamaahu]

@@OurFrenchChateau Sadly I agree.

[@peynattyl]

I live outside the city in the east bay.. SF is heartbreaking 💔 ☹

[@randyterry9672]

I lived on the peninsula for ten years. Left in 2006. It was changing even then.

[@ladycharlotte8693]

Am in the tri valley area, we drove thru the city last year on our way from the forest, it breaks my heart to see San Francisco be unrecognizable and filthy…..

[@lindaetcheverry-lacourrege6729]

I love it !! I live in the Basque Country from Marin County. Our home was built in 1612 so your chateau is brand new to me 🤣 Just beautiful !!

[@OurFrenchChateau]

Wow, your home must be amazing :)

[@davidmusset3435]

you have picked a bautiful spot, I hope it's not too boring there,a nd you get lots of friends visiting

[@donaldauguston9740]

I LOVED those three cats jumping at the bird at the same time. HA! It was a hoot!

[@user-qj5ee6pg7n]

beautiful so peaceful