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The Chateau Diaries Episode 649 ✨🏰✨
Escape to the chateau with ’The Chateau Diaries’ 🏰
This channel follows the adventures of chatelaine Stephanie in her French 16th century home, the Chateau de Lalande, in the heart of rural France ❤️
We share our life in this ancient chateau in the heart of the French countryside, and show you the diy, renovations, crafts, cooking and gardening that are needed to bring a home like this to life!
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[@RockDove5212]

Marie's blond hair, dress, beautiful skin and blue eyes....she looks stunning ❤❤❤

[@jeanninejohnsonmaia5319]

I saw the box of gold flakes and all I could think was, ‘Don’t sneeze!’ 😂

[@kindlydude]

😉😂🤣

[@aidanclarke6106]

I love when the gilder says "I'll show you something" softly, just like he's about to share a secret with you and opens the gold box. It is so sweet. ❤

[@brislingerland3742]

And he said : put your finger in it.. Amazing 😊. Brigitte 🌷

[@GenaF]

@@aidanclarke6106 Wasn't that a beautiful moment?

[@amandahiggins3672]

Nick's Marie is an absolute ray of sunshine and absolutely stunningly beautiful xx

[@emmaninakarina]

Literally came here to write this comment. She's so beautiful!!!!

[@Positvelyrad12]

I swear these vlogs are like chicken noodle soup for the soul. Battling a head cold and I was sad thinking there weren’t any vlogs that I haven’t watched and VOILA this beauty appears!! So grateful!!!!

[@Hufflepuffsue]

Absolutely correct, always uplifting

[@helanalurie9962]

Agree. They just lift the spirit each time we watch them. They are such a beautiful family (everybody included, not just real family) and they just make our hearts warm and happy when we watch their day to day lives. Everyone has their special characteristics and together they are a formidable family team (not just limited to the family, but everyone included).❤

[@nj_jj]

Absolutely agreed.

[@trudie6312]

I love that!

[@RinaValentina]

Also love watching the old episodes to match my mood… If they put out a box set of every single episode of Chateau Diaries I’d buy it! 🥰

[@eileenworth7862]

Amaury could consider doing voicework like narration for documentaries. His voice is resonate, rich, elegant, relaxed.. delightful to listen to.

[@sorcha259]

😂😂😂😂

[@carolweaver3269]

Now that you say it , I do agree!

[@christikapa3856]

Yes, totally agree

[@lynnpetti3817]

That fringed dress is spectacular and suits you perfectly. Every time you visit the chapel I am amazed by it’s beauty and it just keeps getting better. The box of gold dust…….wow. Merci beaucoup.

[@kindlydude]

It must be a dress from the 20s-30s, Charleston era of music ...Stephanie looks just like a "Flapper" ready to dance the night away doing the Charleston. 💃 She just needs a long strand of pearls or Swarovski Crystals hanging from her neck and knotted once just below the neckline. They should do a Zelda & Scott Fitzgerald themed party & "flapp" the night away! 💃 I've heard Michael Petherick use that era of American Jazz on quite a few occasions on his vlogs ...always brings me back to memories of the movies like "Paper Moon", and my mom saying they were still doing the Charleston on the dance floor in the 1940s.

[@georgeattig8088]

Glue the handle back on the teapot and give it to Marie to use as a “vase” for a flower arrangement. No need to just throw it away.

[@sharonsmith7106]

My exact thoughts,🎉

[@carenvisser607]

I had the same idea. ❤

[@lindaraterink6451]

I also had the same idea like a planter for outside. Or a birdfeeder. Lots of posibilities.

[@elaineteut9579]

Yes, I have done that before. They make cute containers for dried or real flowers.

[@yureituesday]

I use my broken China for planters outdoors

[@eamonnohalloran2254]

Isabel looked stuning in her blue dress complimented by Percy his deep yellow shirt and neutral pants. they are a style personified.

[@RosemaryOltarzewski]

I agree😂

[@mika72.-Bois]

Nick's Marie seems such a affable amiable & friendly person.

[@JamesHardiman99]

Well, even though having two Maries is confusing, I'm glad that the new Marie isn't elusive!

[@myracrawford5579]

She is definitely not new. It's her home too 🙂

[@christikapa3856]

Glad she isn't! She's such a delight ♥️

[@kathrynschumann5254]

All the ladies of Lalande keep getting more beautiful all the time. I cant wait to see Amaury's complete reveal of Henriette!

[@judyl3492]

I put my broken teapots in the trees for birds to nest in

[@ludovica8221]

What a great idea, hygienic and free draining, no mites or mold

[@wendyhughes8740]

And tea cups for feeders?...

[@sharonsmith7106]

Teacups hanging along a pathway around the Chateau or near a window would be so pretty!!! I hope Stephanie considers this.

[@aidanclarke6106]

The birds: "Oh, a teapot tree. Never knew that existed" 😂❤

[@MoNaBookworm]

I love when Marie and Antoine visit. Marie just seems like the loveliest person. One of those people, people describe as a breath of fresh air. And Antoine is such a kind and sweet young man.

[@aleta5873]

Did Antoine come ?

[@MoNaBookworm]

@@aleta5873 yes they are there for his summer holidays.

[@carolweaver3269]

@@aleta5873 We did not see him in this episode, and think @aleta5873 was taking it for granted he did? But could be with someone else, but normally he comes. But not shown yet.

[@rosemarymegan]

​@@aleta5873Yes he came later, he is on the next blog, taller than his mum now.

[@idreamofparis7233]

Seeing your mother is such a delight.

[@rose-marie7351]

Marie is so beautiful! 😍 I love her hair! Happy that they are moving in, which means we will see her more often I guess! Lovely Dresses Stephanie ! 🤩

[@myracrawford5579]

Hi I don't think they are moving in, just on holiday as they do often. 🙈 I sound like a know it all, sorry 😬

[@marshawargo7238]

But no Antoine?

[@carolz5090]

@@myracrawford5579Well, Stephanie said about Nick and Marie “you might hear soon they are about to move.” Stephanie did not say exactly where they are moving and when.

[@jackierice4254]

Antoine used to spend time with his grandparents in the summer , so that maybe why he hasn’t come.

[@quidditchmum]

I seriously thought it was Phillip who had a hoarding problem but now I’m not so sure. 😂😂😂

[@pegglover3244]

Stephanie! Isabel!!

[@samscarboro6805]

Wow, Nicks Marie is beautiful.

[@thesecretwindowspot1298]

Marie looks so stunning. Her beautiful blue eyes, and smile❤

[@janeblandford852]

Wow....I am so impressed with the chapel and the room that Amaury is working on, he is doing such an amazing job and will be so warm in winter and cooler in summer. All so exciting!!

[@jerridavis6462]

Marie’s blonde hair looks beautiful!

[@effortless_choice]

All the gold remnants in that box reminds of my days in the dental industry. I was the wax & metal production manager for the largest dental laboratory in the world. We had powerful vacuums under each dental tech that vacuumed the dust from the restorations as the tech metal finished each piece. We (regularly) cleaned the traps for that collected dust and sent it to a designated refinery. That dust, made up of gold, platinum & palladium (high noble metals), e.g., amounted to 100K a month USD. Moral of the story…it adds up…save that box!!! 😂👍

[@kimgeorge6846]

It is so lovely to see how Marie’s confidence has grown in her culinary skills and also her humour just gets better and better 👏

[@104Denise]

Stephanie, have you ever thought of turning those beautiful cups into candles for the bedrooms and washrooms. You could even make them of "one of" cups in beautiful pordelain and sell them to support the chateau. I would buy one!

[@eaccristo]

@@104Denise I like that idea

[@irenewilson9323]

I would definitely buy one too

[@JM-wg7ow]

Me too love that idea ❤

[@JM-wg7ow]

I just love Phillip and Stephanie I hope so much one day to visit everyone all the videos give all of us such a good feel good factor and mummy and Percy are just fabulous,I feel for you Phillip trying to clear teacups 😅xx❤❤

[@shirleycunningham8828]

That dress is stunning, Steph. Both Marie (s) are so lovely. I can't believe Philip is willingly giving up porcelain!

[@ValentinaStJohn-cv6fu]

I can't help but think how pleased God must be with the stunning restoration of the chapel.

[@savedfaves]

God rejoices not for any chapel or work of art, but in the reverence you have for the soul of others you see in the beauty of their work.

[@jourdainjardin846]

Why? It’s a material object that’s cost nearly a million to fix. While people are starving and dying. Bit of an odd thing to say. He needs to get is priorities straight

[@wwpajerocat7292]

God may or may not be pleased but there is a whole community on here that certainly are not only pleased but humbled at being part of such an important restoration of a historic asset

[@kindlydude]

So should Bach or Beethoven not have wasted God's time by writing such beautiful music? "To The Glory of God" as Bach put it. Feeding the poor , and making great works of art (or restoring them) are not mutually exclusive ...you can do all the above & God is surely pleased.

[@janetg1691]

That flapper dress looks amazing on you. Marie welcome back. She is such a delight. The chapel is coming along beautifully. Marie in the kitchen, what a marvellous cook. Good to clear out old unused china, to make room for new projects.

[@teresaproano7984]

The dress is lovely don’t get rid of it❤

[@lindacamp8561]

I love Amaury- he is so very talented and sweet.

[@judiehavard4903]

The fringed dress is beautiful! Shoes match perfectly. So good to see women that dress up today.

[@a_highland_life]

Nick’s Marie is looking very good…somehow much younger….must be her join de vivre.

[@gayejani350]

I love Marie’s laugh. She is such a lovely lady!🥰🇨🇦

[@lw7240]

Marie so funny telling Steph to bend. U looked stunning in the dress Stephanie. Very Charleston xx ❤❤❤

[@LadyMadge]

The Royal Albert Blue Moonlight Roses that you referred to as a “sacrifice” is my personal favourite. I inherited the teaset from my mother and bought extra cups, saucers and side plates, a cake plate and sauce boat before the style was discontinued. So many lovely pieces and some beautiful memories you have there.

[@christikapa3856]

Mine too. Keep, make a candle

[@mariaelenaloveslove]

The palladium is mesmerizing. The chapel sunlight will light that up. I hope to see this someday.

[@aleta5873]

Just what is the "palladium"? I looked it up and they define as a chemical

[@lindaraterink6451]

@@aleta5873 I am not quite sure, but apparently they use it to mimic silver, but it won't oxidise like the real silver did before in the chapel.

[@mariaelenaloveslove]

@@aleta5873 ithink it is a noble metal

[@mariaelenaloveslove]

@@aleta5873 think it is a noble metal

[@tisay103]

I love Marie's dress. And the flowers. So gorgeous. ❤

[@sorcha259]

I mean how stunning is Marie who arrived from Brussels..her skin, hair and style utterly breathtaking … ❤ picture of HEALTH

[@lindacox3062]

The chapel work is amazing. Steph your 70's dress looks beautiful on you. The flapper dress is over the top. Wow!!

[@Lea-bw9wj]

So good to see Nick's Marie back. Love her humour and she looks stunning

[@MYJ61]

Saturday Night Live used to have a skit of a restaurant called “Pre-chew Charlie’s” where the waitstaff pre-chewed the food for the diners. Isabelle made me remember that.

[@carolinegooder7091]

Love that you find a door, shutters and a sink so far. Plus you have the paneling that will go into d'Henrietta. Wow.❤

[@marthacochrane484]

Oh what a beautiful flapper dress!.................you look great!!!

[@sindysimms4001]

Marie looks fabulous.

[@annquirke4008]

I love Marie’s laugh😊 she is such a beautiful lady. Nick is one lucky man 😊

[@birgittvanwijk9646]

It’s delightful to watch Marie blossom! As she is opening up into her joy she dresses in bright colors just like her flowers! And it’s lovely to see French Marie back. Equally radiant and happy. Waiting to see Antoine he must be quite the young man now! With Mummie, Percy and Hannie there we only need Michael Potts and the clan is complete. Happy summer ❤

[@birgittvanwijk9646]

And of course Scotman ❤

[@1231ms54]

Nice to see Marie. That dress was really pretty and Marie's food looked delicious again.

[@jacquesauger-hn6mc]

Merci Stéphanie tu est un de mes rayons de soleil, malgré les épreuves tu avances et reste optimiste , a toute la famille du chateau tous a votre facon vous amenés l'eau au moulin vous rénoves , cuisinez , jardiner , monté la table, appliquez du paladium beau beau travail d'équipe longue vie au chateau Lalande .

[@aleta5873]

ANYONE WATCHING THE BEAUTIFUL CLOSING CEREMONIES ___ ?? Paris gave it's all. Thank you. God willing I'll see you in Los Angeles in four years !

[@Twistnsine]

Amaury’s voice is like butter! 🤩🧈

[@sharonsmith7106]

Love how everyone works together to make the chateau beautiful. The chapel is going to be one tasteful, glistening gem. Marie, Stephanie and Chef Marie are so pretty in their dresses. Amaury is a genius and always thinking of ways to improve the chateau. Philip's eye for details is great to have. Love seeing the perfection of the dinner table, flowers and Marie's innovative meals. Who can resist a mischievous Mummy such as Isobel and Peacocks!!! All these reasons and more are why Chateau Lalande is my favorite vlog❤

[@AnnabethLee144]

You have such a patience with Phillip. That I admire the most , probably of the whole Lalande..mom has a porcelain. He decides to throw it away. Mom encourages it , because what else she could say ? To a 65 years younger kid...he could do , whatever he pleases , cheers to that !

[@carolinegooder7091]

They are going to their shop. If Isabelle wants to take them to UK or SA, she will. ❤

[@XantheWilliams]

He is not just deciding to throw it away, he is asking first! If she valued it and wanted to keep it, she would - no one messes with Isabel!

[@ruthhovsepian]

❤❤❤Marie is so beautiful, not just outwardly, her smile lights up the room.❤❤❤

[@legendarytwins-777]

WOWWWW!!!! MARIE IS BEAUTIFUL IN PINK!!!! that color really is her color, gosh!

[@catstone8589]

Hi … this is Catherine Stenhjem . I sent several pieces of my original Art work to you nearly three years ago. I realize that the images probably will not work in your Château so I ask that you sell them in your shop. I’m hoping that someone will be able to enjoy them. Best regards , PS Stefanie you did a wonderful job of reading my poem ‘Kate O’Grady’. Thank -You 💗💗💗 Catherine

[@janlafournaise-ud6bi]

Are you kidding me?

[@catstone8589]

No, I’m not kidding. Why that question?🙂

[@julielozano1852]

I have lots of favorites but I think Nicks Marie always brings so much happiness and so many smiles 😁😁 love you Marie 💕💕

[@wandacasper5612]

Everyone looks rested an happy. Have a great weekend

[@scottburbridge3170]

renovation is so expensive, though immensely exciting, necessary, and beautiful. Stephanie, the vintage dress is gorgeous on you.❤❤❤

[@debimacinnis5548]

I cannot believe the wonder of your cousin, is there no job he will not tackle. Nattie is one lucky girl as are you Stephanie. It is wonderful to see Marie again and I must say she looks beautiful.

[@maryannaarnold3817]

Thank you for sharing Amaury's progress in Henriette and being able to reuse doors and shutters is fabulous!!!

[@a_highland_life]

Where is antoine. It’s great that you have the shutters as curtains would clutter the window. I can’t tell you how much I am loving the chapel restoration…when you write your book on it, I will be the first to buy it.

[@CarolChillsCasually]

Love when Marie comes for her summer break. Her smile lights up the room!

[@grammy8549]

Marie used the Evesham for the souffles! Love them! They look delicious too!

[@jannevils1526]

Amaury could build a spice shelf like a mantle above the stove area for Chef Marie. Exactly where you hang the garland at Christmas. Stephanie your dress is gorgeous. Marie your dress is gorgeous. Philip looks like a Banker with you vest!! Au Revoir!

[@rostallar4243]

The chapel is looking stunning. What a transformation.

[@myenchantedlife5262]

Like the selling of the stars do the same of the stones or blocks for the terrace💜 It gives a meaningful way for people to donate in smalls amounts that will add up

[@donnasteinberg1398]

Nick's Marie looks so fresh and happy to be at LaLande! Such joy and fun you have to share 💕

[@keithj3223]

OH ! I just remembered...where is Anton? Such a lovely family.

[@carolflynn7933]

Lovely to see Nicks Marie back. It's wonderful the work you are doing and I'm sure your co owners Michael and Nick are proud of what you have achieved Stephanie. ❤

[@eaccristo]

Lovely day. I knew I loved your mother when I see her pre chewing apples for the peacocks. My French husband used to chew a assortment of nuts for our children to enjoy when they were very small. I’m glad Marie was happy with all the work you did to show her how welcome she is. The soufflés looked beautiful kitchen goddess. ❤

[@Marykguise]

It’s so good to see Marie back at the Chateau! She is always such a ray of sunshine!! I so love the camaraderie and teamwork you all have. Such a joy to watch you all!! Love from Mary in Southern California 💗🤗

[@EmilyBoltz]

That gifted dress looks amazing !!! As many times as I have watched the dinner with the guests I didn’t realize what a stunning view you have from the table. It is so dreamy !❤

[@TheChateauDiaries]

It’s because I never usually sit on that side of the table, so I haven’t filmed it before!

[@marihart-qbc]

Merci beaucoup pour tous ces moments partagés et bon courage pour la poursuite des travaux au Château. Votre résilience nous inspire!

[@Catsandthebear]

Marie looks absolutely fabulous and seems glowingly happy. It is lovely to see ❤

[@edwinaflannery9828]

Its lovely to see Nick's Marie, such a warm and lovely lady..a happy chateau..wonderful❤

[@ritajohnson5594]

Room is looking fantastic, chapel is coming along nicely, the meal looks fabulous, good seeing Maria and honestly the china is beautiful

[@srqlisa7881]

Well the whole video with each character was just adorable.. table, flowers and food included.

[@anneduigan4933]

Teapots with broken handles make lovely vases

[@trixiegirlism]

Marie is such a classic beauty. She has always reminded me of Ingrid Bergman.

[@LauraGarcia-nn8vr]

That was a fun one to watch. Love the flapper dress on Steph. Nick's Marie looks fantastic. Such a gracious lady.

[@FaithP57]

Hilary was my neighbour in the small town of Port Hope, Ontario Canada. I was shocked to see her in the video!

[@hilaryrobinson114]

It’s fabulous to be here! 🎉 🏰

[@annemackenzie7295]

Wow what a coincidence to see her on this channel 😀

[@Sparrowdean]

It really is a small world!

[@johnwilliamtuckey2796]

Welcome back Marie! Was hoping to see Antoine; last time we saw him he looked like an adult. The dress was stunning on you Stephanie as is most everything you wear. Love you guy's! ❤

[@margotwelland2459]

Great vlog, welcome home Marrie, Anton and Nick 🫶🏻 Amaury is doing an amazing job as always, looking forward to seeing the transformation, especially the wood panelling ❤

[@peterwhite9261]

The chapel is just magnificent. It is very interesting watching him work. A true artist and professional. Welcome back, Marie. You look beautiful. Welcome back, Papette. Amaury, you are doing an amazing job. Great clean out of porcelain. Marie and Phillip, the dinner service was beautiful. Stephanie, both of your dresses are beautiful. Isabelle, you looked stunning also.❤

[@lauraclaudia8159]

I don't know what I liked more in this vlog, seeing the absolutely amazing chapel, seeing Amaury's beautiful work, seeing Marie's gorgeous cuisine or Philip's great taste at laying the table ( and not only that!😉🙄), or, seeing you all together again!❤❤❤

[@margarethrennikoff8262]

So envious of the lucky people who actually go to the chateau. This vlog always makes me happy to watch ❤

[@mml0082]

I love how you have spare sinks laying around 😂

[@Hufflepuffsue]

So good to see Nick and Marie back, such fun when Marie’s is around

[@jolawryid]

Marie is absolutely doing amazing things in the kitchen 🤩🎉🤩

[@floradamico9621]

That flapper type dress looks stunning on you! Philip always sets the best tables. Bravo Philip!

[@cynthialawlor2420]

What a happy time I had just watching. Thank you for sharing your beautiful life. The chateau and the chapel has been improving and looking more beautiful by the week. Marie is looking very happy to be back home at the chateau. I love her hair. ❤

[@wimvanmoerbeke]

Though not practical, you must admit that it adds character … an oddly shaped door 😊

[@lineamiller8744]

What a charming little door 😍

[@linw7320]

..."they don't, it's too hard for them". 😂❤

[@ninarivers]

Marie is looking radiant! So lovely that the apartment is refreshed for her arrival

[@stephaniewaters4931]

There was so much beauty in this episode! The china was so pretty, the people, the food, the clothes...it was a feast for the eyes! 🥰

[@happyglock3426]

Amaury! The man of the chateau

[@charmees6637]

What a delightful video. Love all the activity going on at the Chateau. How amazing to have Amaury and his carpentry skills on hand. Maree weaving her magic in the kitchen, Philip organising the crockery and china sets. Mummy and yourself looking glamorous in lovely dresses ❤

[@toodlesoops7761]

SIMPLY ADORE the chapel = it lifts the soul into such joy!!! The artisans wondrous gifts are bringing heaven to earth!!!

[@marjoriewatton8546]

Lovely to see Marie in lots of colour dresses. She suits all of the colours.

[@EcoEnvious]

I don’t recommend burning old doors that probably have lead paint. Also be mindful of that when cutting/sanding them down. It’s a pain, I know.

[@amyk108]

I just love Nick's Marie. Lovely to see her again! Great vlog, Stephanie xx