WE DID NOT EXPECT THAT 😮 HIDDEN Behind The Panelling | Taking The Château Door Off?

[@katehobbs2008]

Glad to see Tracy’s house being given some attention. She works so hard.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Kate 🥰

[@elisenelson3631]

I love to see Jonathan helping out when he can. He is so fun to watch. Seeing Tracy's cottage coming along on the outside is good to see as well.

[@spiritofanu3112]

Getting so big too. Such a handsome young man.

[@edwardulrich1515]

Ash, please stop worrying about the château or cottage looking too new. The château buildings will never look new, cleaner yes, restored yes, but never new. Relax and enjoy the restored beauty. 😊

[@peterwhite9261]

Between Paddy and yourselves, you will have beautiful doors again. It is great to see Johnathan learn new skills. He looks so much like Terry. Tracy, your place is coming along great.❤

[@EthanLomas]

He’s such an adorable young man - surrounded by love and having the childhood of fairytales 🥰

[@y.lelivelt2619]

I love to see Jonathan helping you guys. He is the future. The cottage is becoming now Tracys Castle, fresh painted windows and outside walls gives such a fresh look.

[@angelaberkebile4334]

I think all of you are so brave!! Taking apart & repairing historic wood & stone work is an incredible feat. You will be able to live & rest in peace knowing there are not hidden structural decay. You are all amazing warriors for the Chateau. Ash, great job narrating documenting all of the work. The opening & transitional filming footage & music consistently sets a beautiful & positive tone. Wonderful quality. You have a wonderful team of extended people to support you. Tracy & Jonathan you are incredible heroes, along with Terry & Ashley. Best wishes to you. ❤

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

You are not making an understatement when you say you are moving along faster than you ever expected. Those doors lasted over 200 years! Amazing. I loved seeing Jonathan helping and how big he’s getting. ❤

[@chrislarsen2684]

Well Done Jonathan - great that you are learning how to renovate with the family! Love that!

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks so much! 🥰

[@vickijohnson8151]

Amazing family.. strong work ethics and to encourage Jonathan is super parenting.. love your vision !!! Tracey is absolutely a gem

[@chateaudelalacelle]

@@vickijohnson8151 thank you 🙏🥰

[@CarolMartin-xm1ri]

If only the builder of those doors could imagine they would last well over 200 years.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

I know! They must be so proud! 🥰

[@CarolMartin-xm1ri]

@@chateaudelalacelle reusing the metal portions is super- so another 200 years plus.

[@24NunuGraph]

@@chateaudelalacelle Where is Toni? I remember watching him during pandemy doing the cottage's roof and thinking how brave! He was alone

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚

[@BrendaOsif-zk4fp]

200 years old! That’s amazing. It’s a shame they’re beyond repair, but. I’m glad you’re having them reproduced, can’t wait to see the new ones! 🎉

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Us too!! Thank you 🥰🥰

[@terrydiehl3889]

Tracy is going to have a lovely home, after the work is finished. She is an amazing lady! Everything and everyone just keeps moving forward at a good pace!

[@DawnYockey]

Paddy seems to have quite a lot of work between you guys and the convent!!

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Haha. We keep him busy 🤣

[@juliesmith7444]

I laughed out loud when I saw what Terry had done to the door. Perfect! Life’s not worth living if you can’t have a little fun. Can’t wait to see what the new doors do for the Château.

[@spiritofanu3112]

The panelling is so beautiful on the outside. I truly hope the damaged parts can be restored or replaced. You have a true craftsman to work his magic. If Paddy cannot fix it, no one can. Good luck! 🤞🏻 Love to see Terry, “chateau-esk” wherever he can. ❤️

[@jjjjjjjj56374]

Loved the tongue-in-cheek there about how nice the new door looks. Hahaha!

[@larrymoons2258]

You know what kills me about you guys?? You do everything to perfection!! Everything!! Amazing.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Larry 🥰

[@scottfoster6951]

Love to see Johnathan so involved. He may be a “star” in ten years.

[@heidicolburn6222]

Nice video boom Rob hahaha. 😂

[@claireburkus8497]

Thirty-nine!! You are still younger than my children!!! Sooo many years ahead to enjoy your world!! God bless and happy birthday!!!❤❤🎉🎉

[@autodidactin]

Great to see so much progress happening both on Tracy’s cottage and the chateau. Had to chuckle at Terry’s temporary door embellishment. Sounds like some more exciting times ahead with extended family members coming over. Can’t wait to see all that will happen!

[@corricatt]

The doors will be stunning, without a doubt!! One thing I've noticed is a change in your vlog format, where at the end, everyone gathered and discussed all the happenings. I'm sure it saves you all a ton of much needed time (it just occurred to me that I haven't seen that in a while). Great to Jonathon having fun helping where he can, he's really turning into a little man!! See you all Wednesday!! ♡

[@happydays310]

Another challenge to overcome. You are the right people to deal with these jobs.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you 🥰

[@swall3223]

Absolutely amazing the difference cleaning the facade has made.

[@tinamcdonough9910]

Paddy is a magician, but what a door!! wood work n metal work. ! it IS a work of art.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Tina 🥰

[@peggystein3745]

Great to see jonathan again!! Yall are providing him with some lifelong skills and mentoring that is awesome!!! Have a blessed week love from Texas!

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Peggy. You too! 🥰🥰

[@ldqa2737]

0:10 having the exterior cleaned and rhe lawn/gardens and drive has boosted the chateau to a while new level. Beautiful ❤

[@scarter8137]

Jonathan is so cute! Curling that tongue, when working the drill, reminds me of my grandson who is 22 🤗 Paddy is an excellent craftsman he will make y’all proud!

[@53Patrick53]

Guys and Tracy, wow it is funny how I as an almost complete stranger be so proud of what you all have accomplished in such a short time, with the chateau and grounds. My very quick visit was just to show how I enjoy your blog. Keep up the wonderful work. All the best. Patrick

[@charskene714]

I haven’t seen Jonathan in a long time. My goodness he’s growing so big so tall. Getting to be quite a young man.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Haha. He’s definitely sprouting up! 🥰

[@nancibishof6462]

The château and cottage are showing the love.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Nanci 🥰

[@johnchang7725]

Another day, another door (just job) - the tower entrance doors will get the long-awaited facelift. Wonderful and exciting. Can't wait to see what was discovered in the process.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks John 🥰

[@wendybacon9015]

😂😂 That applique 😆😆 perfect. Who needs new front doors professionally made when you have Terry around.

[@annemaxwell9975]

A man after my own heart. My favourite word in the world is Jeuje 🎉

[@mynizkatz7465]

Glad you're getting to the doors and paneling before the rains come in. 😊

[@lisagauden22]

Wow that door!!! Nice to see the bairn getting in on it ❤ the face though 😂. Hahaha when Terry said about the door I’d love to have been a fly on the wall of everyone watching 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m sure once that door is finished it will be fantastic 😊😊😊 keep on trucking guys ❤❤

[@jlotoo850]

WOW!! Jonathan has gotten so much bigger this year! So nice to see him again ♥

[@magpiesmith971]

A touch of gold on that temporary door would be lovely 😄❤

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

You guys are more than qualified to handle these new challenges. The doors will be stunning no doubt. Lovely to see Jonathan helping out and Tracy’s cottage getting some TLC 😍😻

[@pinkvolo]

Hello. The doors will look amazing. How lucky to have an accomplished carpenter to make the new doors. It looks mighty hot there! The drone shot of the garden is so cool! The design stands out more than ever. Take care 🩷

[@cherylchicky]

Tracy’s home is coming along beautifully. Go Mamma T. I can’t wait to see the doors progress into their original beauty. ❤ yay sounds like a great time for the CDL family to come. ❤

[@teepeeX]

Oh there is so much to do, its a fulltime job for you all. Cant wait to see how the doors turn out. We see you Rob, good to see Jonathan 😊

[@JetteBell-cs6nb]

Another “just job”. The new door will be so amazing👏🏻

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Jette 🥰

[@sharontihore1585]

Nice to see Jonathan helping out on the cottage with Tracey and then on the chateau door with Terry everything looks good with the gardens to 🎉🎉🎉

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Sharon 🥰

[@michellewilliamson449]

Ha! Terry is a riot! Love that side door! 😂

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Michelle 🥰

[@stephaniedavis6531]

It's always a treat to see Jonathan. I always marvel at all the different skills he continues to learn!!❤

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Stephanie 🥰🥰

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

I am sure Paddy will do a great job on the doors. So good to see Jonathan with you. I am so happy that Tracy’s cottage is getting some love and attention. She deserves it. Glad you will have lots of family and friends to help in the coming weeks. ❤

[@fdelalama]

Congratulations on your restauration project, you´re all doing a fantastic job! I follow your progress daily and it´s amazing the amount of work you have accomplished during this year. Please tell me that one of these days you´ll be putting back the blind shutters, the façade looks kind of naked without them. Keep on carrying on!

[@dalesmithson5454]

(5) Nice to see Johnathan and it will be nice to see your family join in on the fun and hard work. My best to Rob and his hard work in his background skills too! Loving the progress and always looking forward to the next installment!!😊

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks so much Dale 🥰

[@eltesorodelaabuelabordados4264]

Sois geniales!!❤❤

[@christinemackinnonauthor4873]

What I’m looking forward to the most is seeing you all sit back after all the major work is done and revelling in the accomplishments of a fully restored chateau. I know that your work with guests will only just begin then, but I’m sure it won’t be as physically taxing as what you’re all doing now, it will certainly be a huge change of pace and one that will not come easily. You’ll all be shifting gears in a very dramatic way. I hope you take a few weeks or a month to spend on a beach on some tropical isle. Few people in life have accomplished what you 3 have managed to do and there’s so much more to come, I’m sure. Love to you all.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

@@christinemackinnonauthor4873 thank you so much 🙏🥰

[@maggieflatt9686]

Nice to see Jonathan. He is getting to be a good-looking young man. I hope the doors can be replicated. They are quite unique. I'm sure Terry can work his magic on some of the paneling.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Maggie 🥰

[@mariarobinson-jh7dm]

Agree. I had to do a double take of Jonathan. I thought at first it was Terry.

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

That is such a big job , Good luck with it . The cottage is looking so much better isn’t it .⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@PatriciaDelsey]

Way to go …love the metal work on the old door. Crack on

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Fantastic job 🥰

[@elisabethbenders-hyde5286]

Your poor parents, I’m amazed they had the courage to come back after the workout you gave them shifting gravel the last time they were there. What an amazing job all of you did then. Never thought you would get it done but it looks so beautiful now. Can’t wait to see the transformation of the paneling and the doors.

[@philpoulin479]

Making magic as usual well done.

[@calgram]

You all are so amazing, right down to the youngest, and it's so heartwarming to see your extended family pitching in--you are all an example of what a family could and should be: pulling together, having each other's back so one area of weakness is compensated by another person's strength. I love that you're rebuilding the entry door. Doors and windows are like the jewelry on the exterior of a house; it will be so welcoming to enter the chateau through a beautiful panelled door. Now I REALLY hope you restore the metal and glass awning over the door sooner than later. That is what is going to protect your lovely new door from damage in the inclement weather. It will be nicer for people too, to be sheltered at the entry.

[@annettesharrock1236]

Loving the doors ❤

[@judithierino1377]

I knew Terry would dolly up the door,great to see Johnathon today he is really getting to be a young man now

[@kellymillar28]

I just watched one of your first or the first video when you got the place. How far you’ve come! Incredible!

[@toddj9794]

I wish that I was in a better spot financially to help you guys. I truly love what you guys represent as a whole. Just great vibes all the way around from momma to Johnathan bless you all! Love your content from across the pond middle america

[@chateaudelalacelle]

@@toddj9794 thank you so much, just watching the videos and adverts helps us so much 🙏🥰

[@Bearsmom2001]

Terry, when Jonathan was screwing in the screw on the door, I thought he was you! ❤ He will be a pro learning from you guys.

[@yvonnemills508]

Back in the day, we would remove paint build up on hinges by soaking in ammonia for a couple of days. The paint virtually washed off. Everything is looking amazing. I love watching and look forward to every episode.🤗

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Yvonne 🥰

[@carolfaberpeake857]

Great work being done on Tracey’s lovely home and the chateau 🎉🎉

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you! 😊

[@marypaddey4625]

Lovely intro. Just shows how much you have done to resurrect this beautiful chateau. Glad you are calling in the experts to sort the tower out. Has to be done sometimes.

[@normareed9007]

Well, bummer is a word that chatlaines get to use all too often; doesn't make it any easier to deal with, though. We're all very grateful for the Paddy's and Benoit's of France who are able to replace these items so that one can't tell how old they are unless you scrutinize them. So, yes, bummer - and a bit more than a "just job", but we know you're going to make it even better than before. Onwards and upwards.... 😊❤❤😊 Love the temp door ❤❤

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Norma 🥰🥰

[@andreastevens4987]

Oh the new entrance doors are going to look amazing once made and in place. I Absolutely love the attention to detail you guys put in to your projects. It would be so easy to just slap anything in place, yet you guys make sure everything you touch goes back exactly as it was. 💖💙💙💙

[@paulinedixon3490]

Give it a few more years and Jonathan will be running the show. 😂😂he’s a smasher. I hope you get sorted with the panelling A set back you could have done without ❤

[@barneygoddard6421]

Pure magic what you all do.

[@hmeyers5114]

When I see Jonathan, I see a young Terry. 😇 I remember my Dad teaching me to use tools correctly when I was his age. The skills have lasted me well for so many years and in so many ways. Jonathan is so fortunate to have patient, loving teachers and the scope to explore and grow surrounded by family and friends who love him. I remember when Tracy's cottage was a dilapidated shell, and how overly excited I was when she *finally* had a bathroom.🥳🛀 Someday, she'll have climbing roses over the doors and hollyhocks, but for now I'm sure that amazing woman will be happy to have draught-proof windows. ❤ I'm loving the temporary door, Terry. Whenever I hear you all mention critics who think you shoulda, woulda, coulda done something in a different order/priority... I think how they aren't covered in the smells, insects, dust and cobwebs of ages, experiencing the sudden surprises of disintegrating supports and structural failures that need immediate attention. That, and the project management necessary for seasonal and structural order, as well as financial viability. Why do I think you have a massive white board hidden in an outbuilding with a dedicated project management computer crunching data in the background? Having all this in your heads is -phenomenal! Which leads me to the doors and the (shudder 😱) canopy. Terry, just make a feature of it. Paint the door pink and toss a circus striped tarp 🎪 over the canopy. I'd be giving them something to chat about. 😈Hey - it can only help the KZbin algorithm🙃

[@marionpapes3986]

Haven’t seen Jonathon in a while. Looks like he has grown 6 inches!

[@RC-fo2xq]

Rob trying to sneak by.... 😂. Well done Jonathan! So glad you are addressing the doors. I've thought about them for a long time, well, years! 😂😂😂. Terry, where is the gold paint on the door decoration? Have a fantastic Birthday celebration, Ash!!! Enjoy your family. Take some needed time off.

[@sandraberry612]

Hi Everyone, Ash i agree, the chateau stone walls, look beautiful, who would have thought, after all this time they would come so light & clean looking ! 👌 It’s amazing Terry, that you love & have the patience,to restore the gorgeous door ! Take care lots of love 🥰💞

[@dianegraydon1143]

Ahhh great timing ..get those jobs done to seal up the giant before winter blows in...Tracy you are absolutely a gem..you chipped away at the stone piece by piece which really is the whole experience...whether its overwhelming in life or restoring a castle ..don't be discouraged... Just keep going little piece by little piece and before you know it the work is over and all of the sore hands and muscles is second to your job well done...what you all have completed is incredible...you have done this all by hand with exceptional quality of an artist....you guys get ready for the family and enjoy....oh Jonathan. Great skill handling the power tools, you have learned well from your family ...maybe as you get to the teen years you will have enough skills to turn one of the outbuildings into a cool hang out for you and your friends..

[@pattycaro9086]

Terry, you crack me up with the fancy door addition!

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Haha. Thanks Patty 🥰

[@ruthagar6707]

Happiest of Birthdays Ash!!!! I hope you have the best day ever! New doors are going to be fantastic!!! I love what you are doing to Tracey and Jonathan's cottage. Everything is looking so good.

[@midnightdreemz1509]

The cottage fits in with chateau but it's OK if it looks new. After all when the tower was added, it looked new. The people of the chateau were proud of how she looked and took great pains to make her as beatiful as possible. The chateau and it's estate looks amazing loved, and well cared for. Good job 😊

[@thewilliamseswonderfulworld]

Those doors are something else. I’m glad you have someone that can recreate them. ❤

[@arpiyeretsian8924]

Hello Darlings So happy to see the new door and Johnathan is a Gem❤ Lots of hugs 🐶❤️🐶❤️

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Arpi 🥰

[@carladejonge4951]

Love everything you are doing!❤️❤️

[@suehall3298]

You just keep working your magic🎆🎆 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Sue 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@melaniegardner7317]

Terry is brilliant! ❤

[@chateaudelalacelle]

He is! 🥰

[@jennifercollins2592]

Another job done! I'd hate to see your to-do list...probably more like a spreadsheet!! It's good to see Jonathan giving a helping hand. I was just thinking about how I miss seeing the family recap at the end of the videos. ❤

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Haha. Thanks Jennifer 🥰

[@johnoleary528]

I’m surprised that door and frame remained in place for so long 😊

[@Seanobrian]

Can’t wait to see the new doors. Everything is looking so well.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Sean 🥰

[@kathleensenior9413]

Another just job! It’s getting so close to be able to see that chandelier for the main staircase, the wood will glow from the wall lights too.The doors will make it so much in keeping with the beautiful chateau. Tracy’s home is coming on. The family are coming so I bet more than usual will get conquered, can’t wait to see it all on the next few posts.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Kathleen 🥰

[@ОльгаНетесанова-э2щ]

Здравствуйте , вы даете жизнь многим вещам , и они начинают играть новыми красками!!!! 🎨😊😊

[@loisadams837]

I know it’s been said before but it bears saying again, the opening shot of the chateau is gorgeous! If you had to stop restoration right now for some reason, I’d say your job is done. The chateau is just gorgeous! What will it look like finished. Oh my!

[@dorotapogubila4427]

Love the door. Thinking of doing that on my door.

[@michaelwilsonpropswilson2151]

wow Jonathan is growing into a young man. how quickly they grow up.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

He has! 🥰🥰

[@ladonnafuoco2684]

Looking good!❤

[@laurentbeaulieu4443]

Every historic home going through renovations is always full of surprises. However you are doing very well all together.

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thanks Laurent 🥰

[@Brandy-r4d]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Caroljollymore]

About the paint on the door pane mullions, some people build a small fire and the paint will burn off, every bit. Carol in Nova Scotia

[@SweetOne.]

I'm so glad that you are all so much more comfortable and confident in the things that need replacing. It doesn't matter how much work you do you can't change the fact that everything there is over 200 year old. New door or old door, new panels or old panels, they will hang on 200 year old walls. Well done on saving such a beautiful old building and here is to 200 more years. You All can be Proud Jonathan is growing like a weed, I bet he is taller than me now and by the looks of things he is going to be over 6 foot.

[@Randy8923]

Enjoyed. Blessings

[@DavidLively-pt4ev]

Paddy? Is that the same Paddy Billy Petherick has been using? If so, awesome! He does fantastic work'

[@chateaudelalacelle]

He does! 🥰🥰

[@theodorehowe2262]

Always a unexpected surprise when working with these old homes, I’m sure you’ll find a great solution for this situation. ❤❤❤

[@chateaudelalacelle]

Thank you 🥰🥰