EP 6: TOUR OF TOURS! CHATEAU BATHROOM HOW-TO/DIY BEGINS, VIEWERS HELP CHOOSE PLANTS, & ART!! 

You're hubby is full of life. Laughter is good for the soul, how beautiful your family. Keep enjoying life and God bless you all

I think you and your family are just so lovely and so so talented. I'm so glad I found your vlogs!

I learned to garden from my great grandmother when I was a little tight, three or four years old, following her around the garden

Simon must keep you constantly laughing ! Lucky you

Congratulations on another superb vlog, Vivienne and Simon, the tour of Tours was magic and a picnic by the Loire, just like our family what ever the time of year, a family picnic is always a given, when out exploring! Our mouths were watering showing walking around the market shopping for the picnic, AWSOME! Loving your attention to detail in your Reno’s too. Many thanks 🙏😊🇳🇿

Simon looks regal sitting on the throne painting.Enjoy hearing you talk about the plants and flowers.Thank you for taking us to Tours!!!!!!!!!! Love from Vermont

I just can hardly wait a whole week for another exciting video from you guys! Hurry, please! I will miss your sweet smiles and all the laughter!

Could give you a million hugs ! Vivan for sharing such history art and beauty. I truly appreciate your vlogs ,specially such vlogs filled with historic beauty 💖

I love the variety you bring to your vlogs. So uplifting and filled with beauty on every level. You are such a talented and caring family. Thank you for sharing.

Your channel is quickly become my favorite. Love the vast variety of content, laughter, creativity, tours, etc….. AND your sister has the voice of an Angel, I love it so much ❤

Love so many elements of this vlog! Simon on his throne, cheese of the week, your family time.....it just gets better and better! Thanks for sharing and we looked forward to the next instalment! xx

Thank you so for the beautiful visit to Tours and les Halles. It was delightful!!!

You two dress beautifully to work with paint. I love what you're doing to update the bathroom. My favorite part of your vlogs is your beautiful smile and teasing Simon. He's a good sport. The garden is lovely.

Your paintings are wonderful! So flowing and calming! You are very talented. You and I have many things in common! I also painted porcelain, currently embroidering gifts for chair cushions for a friend. I often go to a Mediterranean cheese market but Redolphe Le Meunier is mouth-watering!!!! Your vlogs make me wants to move to France - right now!!! The cathedral makes me think of the Cathédrale de Reims. Thank you for the organ! A beautiful reminder of the 'facteur d'orgue' who work tirelessly to restore and maintain these beautiful instruments for centuries. Though I only took 9 lessons in my youth, I still play the organ and love the masters! The cathedral where I serve as organist and accompanist for cantors will never be as grand as this one in Tours and the organ that used to be in the choir loft was a Cassavant Frères which burned down with the cathedral in July 1968 is sorely missed. The oldest organ I had the privilege of stroking was in the UK, in a little county town church. It dated of the 11th century and only had part manuals. 'Twas a challenge and a dream to play it and hear the unmistakable sound of true pipes signing with glee and giving me shivers down my back with tears dribbling down my cheeks. What a memory to return 20 years later! Thank you Vivienne! Goat's bottom??? Wow Simon! What a picture! thank you for this vlog all! Truly enjoyed it!

Just love your energy❤️ beautiful soul beautiful family, wish you all the best xx

Now i understand your background. And I admire that buffet type piece of furniture behind you.

Everything I’ve seen is absolutely beautiful. You are both charming and Pavlova is so pretty. So glad she found a fur-ever home with such wonderful people 🥰

All that cheese makes me think of the motion picture "Box Trolls". YUMMY!!!!

Looks decadently delish I think Simon is the real cheese of the week 😘😂

I agree, excellent vlog and loved the music chosen

Attention to detail in your Life Loves and family! Always a superb journey with each new Vlog!Merci!💐

We have planted a David Austin Rose 🌹 in remembrance of our beloved Doggie… she is very missed xx

What splendid throne 👑

Rust-O-Leum sprays and paints have a brush-on product to paint bathtubs. Maybe that would be an option for the Jacuzzi and sinks.....but I suspect you're already past that. Hahaha, Simon. A crown? My dad used to say the same! In fact, he 'throned' the bathroom as much as he could to 'escape' his noisy household when his 4 girls practiced musical instruments (1 violin, 1 cello, 1 piano and 1 harp and his wife - an alto) on Saturday mornings before chores. Love the primroses! Very special at this time of year. Their leaves will die back after flowering and 'disappear' until next Spring. Shrubs and perennials can take up to 3 to 6 years to fill out, so don't get discouraged, especially climbing roses! Those take forever it seems! African Daisies are wonderful as long as the weather is coolish and you fertilize them weekly with 1/4 recommended dose of fertilizer - or simply add slow-release fertilizer pellets (not sure if they are available in France). They have become mainstays where I live in Canada for summer popping color in baskets. They may 'creep' a little though it depends on the variety you have. They deadhead themselves (self-cleaning bloomers) which simplifies your daily tasks, but be aware that they may not open on overcast days.

The goat’s bottom cheese scene had me just cracking up!

I have lost two sons and a grandchild, their flowers are daffodils, tulips and bluebells. All flower at the time we lost them. Them blooming always gives me joy xxxx

I love how jovial you three are! So much fun! I agree with Simon on the goat's bottom. ;D

You are all such a joy! I'm catching up here and thoroughly enjoying every episode! Such talent in your family and such culture where you live!! I thoroughly enjoy Simon's antics-it's clear he adores you both and seeks to please and entertain at every opportunity!! Thank you for sharing your family adventures with all of us!

I enjoyed seeing Tours through your lens. You really must have crowns for the throne room!!!!! You all are simply lovely.

What a great episode!!! The porcelain painting and original artwork was incredible.Loved the day trip to Tours and the shopping and picnic was simply delightful. Simon is so talented and helpful too. Beautiful chateau, beautiful life...

Such a fun video! I’m glad Simon mentioned the “ goat’s bottom” smell/taste bc I ALSO feel the same😂

Your best touring France Architecture I loved hearing about your background of being an artist calligraphy etc.

I truly enjoyed this vlog ! Relaxing , informative and full of lovely views, great music and convivial ,classy people. I love the warm family vibe you portray....please don't change that because the unhurried, relaxing feeling is wonderful. Also not begging for money(unlike so many other chateau vlogs ) is a huge plus. Thank you for sharing your chateau love.

Lovely video lovely treats for your picnic ,lovely painting for your friends

Another delightful vlog filled with fun, beautiful music, scenery and tastes of France. My favorite aunt was named Lilly after her mother Lillian and the flower reminds me of their grace. The tulip garden is beautiful! 💐❤ from 🇨🇦.

Quelle surprise 😍! I thank you for sharing your endless talent, your home, your projects, your outings & your lovely family with us. It is such a treat to watch & escape with you. And yes I have to agree with Simon, goats cheese has a goat bottom taste 😅. Merci xx.

Just simply stunning transformation! ❤️ the colors and exquisite detail. Unlike past owners, your good taste never goes out of style! Delightful, yummy Raclette rosettes and heated bath towels did not go unnoticed😃

Beautiful bathrooms and beautiful flower beds.

Just recently received your sisters signed CD And i am am so enjoying her music shes outstanding ty..i enjoy the love between you and Simon..so endearing i wish you both all the success...your designs are inspiring ty...i look forward to your many more videos..im here to stay..❤❤

Your chateau looks so beautiful could you film a tour of the chateau? Love ❤️

Excellent, just excellent!! Loved seeing the medieval town, loved seeing all of your god given talents, loved the family humour. 💃❤️🇨🇦

That you SO much for this and all of your fantastic videos!

Beaucoup d’élégance, de joie de vivre, d’amour ... et une jolie voix suave pour nous faire partager ces plaisirs raffinés. Thank you !

I went to this market in 2019, the food was wonderful, it was so lovely to see all the lovely stalls again. I loved the delicatessen, I bought so many special things there. There was not much room in the car on the way home. It brought a tear to my eye to see it again. Just miss being able to travel. But as always we have to focus on the now and the fact that we are here and ok, not everyone has that. We also have lovely memories to live on until we can meet them again. Your paintings are beautiful.

Thank you Vivienne and Simon for another interesting video.

Bravo...thank you for a wonderful time...

Bon jour, I Love to get to see France through your eyes. It is Beautiful!! Vivian your grandmother was stunning, your eyes are like hers. My father had a sister name Rose (my beloved aunt). Thank you for sharing and what fun!! Peace and Blessings to you.🥂🍫🧀🐏 Happy until....🦋 🌷🌼🌸🌱🌹🌻💮🌺🏵✨

Thank you, thank you.... for sharing your beautiful Vlogs. It lifts my spirits, and your music is divine.👌😍

A lot of people here have talked about your talent, but I just wanted to say that I love seeing your process so the time lapsed video is awesome for that. I love to watch it come alive! You may not see this comment because I am in the process of watching all of your vlogs from the beginning since I am late to the party, but just know that I am routing for your continued success. I see that you have over 10k followers now. Congratulations!

So glad I found you and your videos. So refreshing. God bless you and your family.

Another excellent vlog! The Cathedral in Tour is magnificent, thank you so much for showing us. The picnic on the riverbank was charming--does the cheese of the week taste like “goats bottom” LOL 😂. Vivienne, you are a gifted artist and designer of interiors as well as garden exteriors. The news beds will be spectacular once the fill out. First year the plants sleep, second year they creep and third year they leap. 🙏🏼❤️

I couldn’t stop laughing a truly lovely vlog lovely family

I found your channel through Stephanie’s video of your visit to Lalande, I have enjoyed following you and going back to watch all your videos. I’m so glad you decided to make your videos public. I grew up on a Canadian forces base in Germany in a town called Hugelsheim and it was right across the Rhine from France and spent a great deal of time in France as you can imagine. So watching your videos and everyone else that post is like a walk down memory lane! So Thank you and getting to know your family is a treat. So Hello from Canada 🇨🇦. And can’t wait to see more of your adventures

Thank you, what an artist!

My name is Jasmine so I have planted various species of Jasmine all through my garden. I am always on the lookout for more types of Jasmine.

I loved your vlog! Thank you for letting us come along with your family on your adventures. 🇨🇦❤️

First of all, I will talk about who in my family is named after a flower and that would be my dear Aunty Iris who just turned 95 and is just as sharp as ever!! Aunty Iris is very much like a mother to me as my mother died many years ago. In every new garden I have I always plant Irises in Aunty Iris's honour. My husband Bill and I have just moved to Victoria, B.C. Canada and are creating a new garden. I have yet to find just the perfect Iris to plant. Thank you for another lovely video. I really enjoy watching the three of you having such fun together. All the very best to you!

Awww! What a sweet surprise. You touch my heart, friend. Again, this blog is so full of wonderful delights...the primroses, the architecture of Tours, and the picnic! You are giving me so many ideas for my wish list. I have to ask how you and Simon stay so neat, tidy and dapper while gardening and renovating? Andy and I always look grubby and chaotic after only moments of starting the simplest of jobs. Haha!

RoseMary was my mother’s name. She was called Rosie by her friends. It is two of my favorite plants. Thank you for asking. I am so glad you decided to share these videos-it is a truly a pleasure to watch.

I’m so glad you decided to share your videos with the public. I love your style of videos. I’m excited to learn from your art knowledge and experience. Thanks

A very well constructed vlog which was truly inspirational with interesting subject matter well considered and very romantic even for people who lived in Paris for 7 years🤗

Your art is beautiful! What an interesting life you have, thank you for sharing it!

Absolutely beautiful vlog. Thanks!

Thank you for tour in your bathroom. Its absolutly beautiful flowers. Thank you for sharing.

My maternal grandmother, Violet, but sadly I've never had any luck growing them.

Wonderful vlog guy’s 💕 you have made me giggle so much, the cheese looks divine 🌸💕🌸

Beautiful video! Loved this! Thank you!!

So enjoyed this.I learned a little more about you today.Thank you

I grow African Daisies in my garden in Brisbane Australia. They grow very easily and each year they self set more plants for the next year. They make a lovely burst of colour when flowering. I hope yours do well too.

An absolute delight. I really look forward to your Vlogs. They are very stylish and very well balanced. I really appreciate the humour, it's not childish like some, but witty and genuine. You are very talented and sophisticated. I love the cheese description I'm not a fan of goats cheese 😊 🥰

What a joy it is to watch your videos - filled with interesting facts, creative pursuits, decadent treats and wholesome fun. You seem to have an intuitive understanding of how to both engage and inform your viewers... I do appreciate that. I am curious to know more about journey to French language fluency. Clearly, you are all very comfortable speaking French - did your daughter grow up bi-lingual? Did you, Vivienne, and Simon study French or just pick it up as residents? Thank you, as always, for sharing snippets of your life with us.

What a lovely day you had. Loved your picnic spot and the food looked divine. I'm really looking forward to your blogs on art and tapestry. 🤗

Love your videos a enjoyable mix of lovely France

My grandmother was named Viola Iva. Her friends called her Violet or Ivy.

The content in your videos is very enjoyable. I find your manner calming and soothing.

My family have lived in our multi generational home for 50 years and it started with my great grand mum planning and planting out our many flower beds then continued with my gran (her daughter) continuing to add and leave her mark .... now continuing in their very large foot steps my mother and I add and lovingly maintain this family tradition and since my grans passing 6 years ago we always every year find a what we call mystery flower.. they sometimes grow out of cracks in steps or in the middle of the front lawn but we know that's their way of saying to us thank you and you've done a beautiful job once again this year. ❤💙💜

I love this food hall, I bought some spices, in there. So many fresh food that I wanted to buy all! 😂 Goat cheese 😋 any cheese is my food! Especially smelly cheese! I am French after all! 😜

Many thanks for a wonderful visit during these trying times. Great music. Keep doing these little tours.

The macarons looked divine! My grandmother was Rebecca Collumbine. Interestingly, I called her Mimi.

How excited I become every week to get a peek at your life! I adore your videos! You are always so elegant and adorable! I wish I had a sister like you! I have two sisters and they are lovely ladies too! Please share your favorite Champagne 🍾 Again! I must try a bottle with my friends when I purchase cheeses and condiments to share while watching your blog. We just find everything about your vlogs with a wonderful touch of class! The is again.

fun to have a fellow American in the mix! as an American living in France :-)

Your voice is so soothing. Chill out time with your lovely vlog x

Such a beautifully laid out garden bed, it is lovely and will be even more gorgeous as it matures.💖🦋😊

Pure perfection once again. So lovely to learn of your remarkable background. No wonder your Easter egg art from last week was superb. Just love the three of you so much. Also, so refreshing that you don't mention or seek out donations. Can't wait till your next vlog. 🤗💛

Love Tours, so grateful to see it as we're not allowed to travel to France these days

Porcelain painting! Can’t wait!

What a lovely vlog! I'm so glad you decided to make these. Your daughter is beautiful! Simon is great! You are blessed to have two such wonderful people in your lock down. And your sister's music is perfect for this. I had a great-Aunt Rose. Rosina was her name and she collected Rosina china. I have several Rosina teacups and saucers that I cherish. Thank you for sharing your life. It means a lot during these times. Hugs from Washington State, USA

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Tait said it all

Love your art

Very enjoyable vlog as always. Your paintings and painted porcelains are beautiful, look forward to seeing more of them! The bathroom and garden border are looking great too☺️

Thank you for the lovely tour. It was nice to see all three of you together having a wonderful day out.

Your tulips remind me of my father. He loved red tulips and every fall planted his 'divisions' collected every 2nd spring to have an amazing display of 'Red Emperor' large Darwin tulips on either side of the front steps. The tulip world has tulips that bloom from the time primroses sneak out of the ground to bloom until early summer (called late Spring for tulips) 'Fosteriana' are the earliest - they are also the shortest stemmed ones. The Double Early ones have a 'dahlia-like' appearance except their petals are pointed at their tips - I liken them to a carnation inside an opened tulip. The Darwin tulips have long, stately and strong stems with large, often 3" tall petals and come in a range of solid colors from pale pastels to dark, obsidian violet. 'Greigii' tulips on the other hand are specialty tulips that bloom in mid-spring as they are often (in layman's terms) called 'cluster tulips' because they have more than one flower per stem. They are also a 'specialty' tulip as their leaves are at times speckled with burgundy splotches or dots, variegated cream, brown or lighter green stripes! The Triumph type have bi-colored petals that attract many a collector! They also bloom in mid-spring. They stand 18 to 20 inches high! 'Viridiflora' varieties are often identified as the 'green' tulips as they display streaks or 'green' stripes on each petal. They bloom mid-to-late spring, come in different bold, eye-catching colors and grow 18 inches tall. 'Parrot' tulips are called this because they have a multitude of bushy petals all placed in a circular fashion at the center of the tulips. Compared to the 'Double Early' tulips that have pointed petals, the parrot flower has rounded, 'frilled' petal edges, like you'd have on a dress hem or gather of lace around a collar. The colors often give the effect of a classic watercolor painting and each flower differs from the other, even though they come in a set. Compared to the Darwins, they are a 'free as a bird' type of flower. I often compare them to Russian Icing tips because they have the same type of edge you get when you lift up your piping bag too soon. And finally the 'Fringed', 'Lily-Flowered', 'Double' and 'Single' late tulips. The fringed and lily flowered are self-explanatory. They stand very tall at 22 inches. When the lily-flowered opens its tight buds, it really can be mistaken for a lily! The double late has a stumpy, busy bloom but looks like a large rose head above dark green, mat and lanced foliage. 'Angelique' is one of the oldest varieties of this type and is light fuchsia pink stripes on pure white round, short petals. From far you think you're looking at a rose bed in bloom! And finally the Single Late tulips grow to 22-24 inches high, have huge flower heads that measure at least 3.25 inches, and come in a variety of colors that can make one salivate for hours! Many of them have French names such as 'Dordogne', she's apricot peach; 'Sauternes' is light pink with a flush of white at the bottom; 'La Courtine' has canary yellow petals with a single thin red line at the center of each petal. And who can resist the rare color combination of 'Dordogne' with 'Queen of Night's dark purple, almost black, petals?

Well you certainly have an interesting background..........what a fabulous market that was, omg the bread, the cheese , the pastries.....the garden looks wonderful, as you say what a difference a week makes............Donna in Toronto

Love your vlog, so happy you decided to film.

My grandmother was Rosellen Rebecca. In her 60’s she went to Detroit and got her birth certificate and found out her legal name was Rosa Rebecca. Her father always called her Rose Ellen, and since her mother died when she was young she just thought that was her name. So she legally changed her name to Rosellen, and I used it for my oldest daughters middle name. Oh, and I love your art, from a fellow artist!

I had a house near St Nicholas de Bourgueil, it’s a lovely part of France.

Thank you for sharing your art background with us....how varied and interesting I so enjoyed your story. I loved the watercolour you did for your friend. Your garden will be lovely, although the climbing roses might cause your husbabd a few anxious moments...best wishes from Australia.

Popped over from Chateau Diaries after seeing you visiting Stephanie. Wish I could be in beautiful France and enjoy life as much as you and your family are enjoying it. Your home is stunning. I like seeing your cooking and decorating and adventures. As a semi retired clinical social worker turned aspiring artist, I would love to see more of your fabulous art work. Best wishes for a successful You Tube Channel. You’re off to a great start

Golly I'm so impressed with how talented you are. Winter is coming in NZ and I'm looking forward to being inspired by you as I sit by the fire and knit, yes! I'm knitting again yay!!.