Building a HUGE eco sewage system for our medieval château estate 

Marc wearing shoes - not sandals - raking cobble!!!! 😎SO, so excited to see this progress on the sewage system. 💪 Marc has done an amazing job designing this ecosystem. The chateau land won't know how lucky it is after all these centuries. And you can all have all the hot baths and toilets you want!

The whole family is working on this big project! The children helping in the gravel beds were a joy to watch! BTW: The map and your diagram helps a lot to understand the layout of the sewage system.

Woo hoo! So glad you’ve been able to make progress on this massive project!

Oh wow ! What a challenging project ! Sand, gravel, broken equipment, failed help, Just the physical effort to keep the project moving along ! Whew ! Well done all !

Congratulations, Amy and Marc, on being able to move forward. It must have been quite frustrating to wait for this to be finished; just in time to plant before the really cold weather comes, too. It's lovely to see your children growing up. Your property will be amazing when you've finished.

I would call that a "front end loader with a back hoe" or, as it was known on the farms in New Zealand, a drain digger.

I kept imagining how all those big machines would look through the kids' eyes! Pretty awesome to my eyes, too! So glad this difficult job was finally ticked off the list!

I’ve been watching from the beginning and I think this has been my favourite vlog. I love what you are doing in such an eco friendly way! The children are so precious.🤗🇨🇦

So pleased for you that this is finally done! Calls for a landmark celebration!

So pleased you have found someone and your project is moving forward

Congratulations in getting the ponds sorted out... what a nightmare time for you guys, talking about events working against you.. so glad you were able to get it all done before the october rains arrived.. I bet Marc was pulling his hair out... Look forward to seeing the system develop.. Robb Torremolinos Spain..

"When the going gets tough, the tough get going"! You all make a terrific team! 🥰

So good to see the eco-pond coming along ❤

That digger was just what you needed! We call it a backhoe in Canada. Lots of progress - so happy for you!

So sorry about the stress this has caused it’s not enough to have one but three problems especially after all this time waiting.

This is such a large, important project. Glad to see you are finally being able to get it done.

The diagram was SO helpful and I realized how so many of our earlier suggestions were well intended but impossible.😂 I was holding my breath thinking “Oh no, another setback!” And then I was so overjoyed to see it all fall in to place! 🎉 So happy to see everyone able to participate - and its all documented so Clemont can watch that tractor in action anytime! I wish I could give you a big hug and say its all coming together!❤ Looking forward to the next installment! Very exciting - congrats! 😊

Amy, I find you and Marc to have patience of steel when you experience a set back in your projects. I could see and feel the disappointment you and Marc felt, but you kept your cool and waited for things to be sorted in order to move forward. It is a marvel that everything finally fell into place. ❤

Yay!!! Finally seeing the sewage ponds prepared for the reeds has to be a monumental landmark in accomplishing your goals for the property. You have waited soooo long on others to make this happen. What satisfaction you must be feeling. I’m always so impressed with the way you both do whatever it takes to get the job done. This time with excellent help from Margot and the kids😅

I am so happy that work is moving on with your sewage system. It is a major project. I understand your frustration getting contractors to help. The children are so adorable. ❤

Would the ponds be affected by climate change/drought? Very excited for you guys to finally see this done after such a long wait!

There is a video about High Grove own by Prince Charles had a sewage garden put in on the property. But he didn't have the slope your having to deal with. Glad that your finally moving forward with your plans for self-sustainability.

Here in Midwestern USA we call that tractor a backhoe! The driver/operator was top notch ! So happy for your family dreams coming true ❣️

What a tremdous achievement! Seeing a light at the end if the tunnel, I imagine. I really feel out of the loop, but am living on veteran benefits and every cent has to go toward paying bills, so no patron status for me. I hope you have moved into the coach house by now.

I love Juliet’s bed head

Very 😊 for this project to fall onto place 😊 really a family project love how clemant and Juliette got involved 😊❤🎉❤

While not beautiful it is a great advancement of the project to renovate the château. Congratulations! Personally prefer the ponds rather than a septic tank. I think it is ecologically much better.

Yippee 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉After a few hiccups, it finally worked out 💪 it’s always something with renovations. So thrilled for you that this major roadblock has finally opened up. Loved your maps and your children were such cute helpers. Poor Pepper, so much supervising is tiresome 😂😂😂Looking forward to seeing the next steps 😍😘

I must say even though things didn’t go as planned, your views from that window are beautiful. Looks just like a painting. The children are getting big and they are so adorable helping with the gravel. What a huge step forward for you. I’m so happy for you both. xx

Great diagrams! Good progress - thanks for sharing ;)

So have you are moved along with this project. I love that you are having an eco sewage system.

massive project I engineered my septic system at 1,100.00 vs 12,000.00 with your system in so far away the key is lots and lots of water.

What an adult emotion, being excited (and a bit entertained) by a sewage system! Lol

Poor Marc! 😕 He needs more rake minions.

That looks like a job well done 😁

At last you are progressing with the ponds What a very frustrating start but all is well now 😊

Oh thanks so much for sharing. What I love about your channel is that it’s reality. I love that you and Marc gradually but determinanally if that’s a word overcome the challenges. I remember how hard my life was when I had children at the ages of yours and I am awed by your progress. Be encouraged you are a beautiful Mum and a beautiful wife.

Wonderful progress! Very happy for you Marc & Amy 👏👏❤️

Finally some good news for you on the septic system. 👏👏 Hopefully Clement enjoys the footage.

The smile on Marc’s face says it all. 😜 Hubby says they’re either classed as an excavator/tractor digger 🤷‍♀️

Just some FYI.. my high school friend's father was stationed in the mideast desert during WWII.. He told me they did #1 in 18 inches of sand and it came out clear at the other end and they reused it. Must be in some army manual somewhere! either backhoe or excavator.. we use the excavator to build retainer walls and backhoe to move dirt. you are in a pickle.. it will all sort it self out in the end! Amy, whenever I go to the lumber store I ask for the tarps the lumber comes wrapped in.. Not sure if you have it.. I use those tarps for so much hauling around the farm.. Weeds etc.. But you could put it down before the gravel on the grass... Those tarps are heavy duty and much better than anything you buy.. and I get them for free here in Cda.

Oh my dears - so happy for you. It has been such a long wait and no other answer, but gritting your teeth and getting through it. Bravo!

What a long wait you have had and so many set backs so to get this bit done must feel so satisfying. At least you are in charge of the planting and not waiting for other people so hopefully that has also now been done

Thank goodness for the heavy equipment at last, definitely worth waiting for. But still a lot of back-breaking work. I loved all your helpers, especislly the little ones. ❤

Yay!!! Finally!!!! 🤸‍♀🤸‍♀🤸‍♀🤩💜👍

Fascinating project! SO glad you finally got the equipment you needed 🥰

I'm glad it all worked out in the end. Is the tipping bucket or the connecting pipes in place or is that the next chapter in the poo saga? Multiple loos will be so convenient around such a big place. Well done all of you.

It's funny how as an adult a sewage system is exciting.

Aw, a lovely treat❤

Another memory your doing a great job 🎉xxx

Fantastic to see this project moving on. I saw a video on tv here in Australia quite a few years ago where they installed a system like this. I love that you are doing this.

That was an extraordinary accomplishment! Bravo ✨🌞✨

What a project. All the family helping. You are so organised. The map explained it well. Thank you.

I'll never take my toilet for granted again. Amazing endeavor, well done everyone 👏👏

Very cool machine, so happy you found someone to help. Great team and hoping marc feels excited this piece is coming together❤️

Amazing and interesting project. Incredible!! Congratulations.

Congratulations.🇨🇦✅👍

Oh that's good to get done, crap that Marc was so stressed. I didn't know about tipper buckets - it makes sense. Hopefully it wont smell, being that close to the house. Being a Brit, with no plant knowledge, I'd call it a digger or JCB. Interesting to see a modern version. It looked marginal - I don't think it wouldn't have been able to do it if it was any wetter.

In my opinion this is a very successful video vlog when narrative runs over moving pictures. Well done.

So exciting!

Love seeing all the work being done. I know you guys stay busy.

Love your approach of wanting to be self sufficient. Beautiful family and lovely doggie ❤

In Canada, this is called a front-end loader. 😊Also a backhoe loader.

my heart goes out to you

Oh no, lol I would hope we Americans are known for the Lipton French Onion powdered package dip 😂 on another funny note, Americans have another "classic" and I say lightly casserole called Funeral Potatoes aka Mormon Potatoes. Check it out, what's not to love potatoes and cheesey goodness and a great autumnal side dish. Love to all Landers from potatoes country Idaho USA 🤗🍂🧡🍁

Flushables, can't wait.

Bravo ❤

In Australia the generic term for the big tractor with the big bucket is; a backhoe loader. :)

How wonderful to have the sewage ponds finally filled with gravel! (I don't think I ever could have envisioned myself feeling happy for someone in that regard- lol) I remember ya'll digging them. One more Huge check off your list! Congratulations!

Is Margo a permanent resident with you now she certainly likes to muck in😊

Loved the diagrams to better understand the project!

I've been out of the loop for three months with my own move to France from the US. So good to see your progress! Juliette and Clemente seem to be enjoying the work, too. 😃

Wow, what a job and I'm so happy to see all this coming together for you finally!

well done

Wow!

Hi, a tractorpal in Australia is called a backhoe . I'm enjoying your new vlog very much 😊

Exciting ❣️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

bon courage with everything ❤ I loved this video although I was stressed for you … I also enjoyed to see the exterior of your beautiful chateau from different angles in its whole … thank you for sharing all these difficult experiences … you needed to make more effort for filming too …

best to you

That looked very stressful for you both, a good job completed

Yurah! Congrats!

My favourite channel! Love you all. ❤👋😀🇨🇦

Life got in the way so I am behind on watching my favourite u tube channels 😥Hope you had a wonderful Christmas & New Year 🎇🍾 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

My first thought for getting gravel and sand to the ponds was air conveying. The coarsest gravel might be a problem, but the sand is easy.

In The States we call that tractor a back hoe.

Wow amazing project…you have great vision ❤

Exciting times! Great child labor! 😂

It looks so warm at your place now. When have you been filming? Here snow is already due to come. Your plan of having this ecosystem is amazing. Are you going for permaculture? Wishing you both strength for your project❤

big project indeed , we supposed to do ours , but we will skip a year and pay the fine , bon courage 👍

What a great poo system. 😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

Is there any way you can make a slippery slide all the way down, using a tarpaulin. Or even place a Tarpaulin down on the grass. You’ve probably addressed all the tips and thought of all this already !😊

So satisfying to watch 😃

🙂

Tractor description? Tractor with Bucket - admittedly a fancy bucket - & Back hoe on the back. :-)

Nice to see your progress with the sewage ponds x

Why could you not get a hand winch and string up a cable system, scoop up gravel or sand, put in your rubber buckets with handles, and use the winch to send it up and down the hill?

Tractor Pail French = Frontend Loader = American

SO SO sorry Marc so frustrating

Will you be all moved in to the coach house before Christmas then ?

Did you think about swales keeping the rainwater for your gardens as Millison is suggesting in permaculture.