Using Castle Dungeon Water For Irrigation and The South of France | French Chateau Renovations #35

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Join us, Daphne and Ian, as we embark on our new chateau renovation projects! This week, we install a water pump at the base of our dungeon. Daphne's granny, Jo, invites us to visit the French Riviera with her and her cat, Charlie. We join them on a drive from Paris, through Provence, and to the coast of Southern France. While we're there, we also look into a long-forgotten investment property that has been somewhat of a mystery up until now...
Our "beau chateau" (The 500-year-old, Chateau De Lesigny), is located near Paris, France. Most of the structures around the chateau domain need a full restoration, so we are investing everything we have into making the property thrive! We are learning more about french culture and developing new skills along the way!
As a French/American UC Berkeley graduate in Agriculture (Daphne), and a U.S. Air Force Tactical Response Force Veteran/ Kinesiologist (Ian), we share a love for challenges and adventure. We have a long road ahead of us and we are excited to share the experience with you!
You can support our renovation projects by joining our Patreon Community, where you can also gain access to exclusive videos and behind the scene access with Daphne and Ian! All patron funding is used to renovate this historical French Chateau. Every patron is paramount to our chateau renovations and we thank you all tremendously!
Produced by Daphne and Ian
Videography & Editing by Ian
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23 июл 2023

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@lyndajohnston924 11 месяцев назад

“.Our greatest investment is time and how we decide to use it”. Wise words, Daphne.

@sun1one1 11 месяцев назад

Well, lots of us would love to spend it on the French riviera!

@maurawhelan3530 11 месяцев назад

Sad that more ppl don’t realize how valuable time is…thank you great video!

@rhondathomas7952 11 месяцев назад

I loved that quote too!

@TheBeauChateau 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching! Please let us know if you liked seeing us explore more of France like this episode. We will be back soon with more chateau renovations. See you all again soon 😊

@naomimeyers84 11 месяцев назад

Those views were breathtaking, and I loved your ending thoughts about out time and how we choose to spend it. So very true.

@sarah-phillips 11 месяцев назад

I love seeing more of France as I've only seen a small snippet myself. Whenever there's an opportunity (after your own vacation, of course) and you feel like filming, that would be super fun.

@Ana-Maria-Sierra 11 месяцев назад

Seeing France through your eyes and your granny’s was the most beautiful I’ve ever seen before. And, she’s such a lovely woman. You favor her a lot too. BTW were your grandparents divorced?

@catherinemtc7795 11 месяцев назад

I loved watching the entire video, just like all your videos. What beautiful places you took us to. Granny is to cute. So is her cat.

@deniseblackman5229 11 месяцев назад

I didn’t want this to end! We’re traveling thru France next year and I’m taking notes,

@sarah-phillips 11 месяцев назад

Dude - you have a GIFT for making and producing videos. Such a gorgeous road trip! I love that you got to spend time with your grandmother and those old photos were beautiful.

@TheBeauChateau 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! We hope our videos will only improve over time as Ian learns more with videography and editing 😊

@sarah-phillips 11 месяцев назад

@@TheBeauChateau the Wes Anderson bit had me cackling!

@kathytiffin6518 11 месяцев назад

The whole Beau Chateau Clan are joyful angels on earth.

@SecondsOfAnOrdinaryLife 11 месяцев назад

I felt like I was watching a documentary on your grandparents' lives. How beautifully shot and edited. I teared up a bit when your grandmother turned, and smiled at the camera with her hat on. She reminded me of my little Italian grandmother, and my heart clench at the memory of a favored person in my life. What a treasure this video will be in the future. Thank you all.

@Motherhubbard170 11 месяцев назад

and how kindly they treated her with respect and love, apart from eating her cat

@SecondsOfAnOrdinaryLife 11 месяцев назад

@@Motherhubbard170 😆Glad the cat was no worse for wear!

@homeemail2306 11 месяцев назад

i teared up just reading your words.🥲 What a blessing, to have loved ones, and to be loved.

@margebutnotsimpson885 11 месяцев назад

The camera work, the music, the storytelling; it's perfect. I hope you enjoyed your vacation !

@TheBeauChateau 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Marge (love the Simpsons)! We had a great vacation and Granny had lots of fun with us. Ian enjoyed putting this video together and making it something a little different for this week.

@mayflower2401 11 месяцев назад

You will never regret spending this wonderful time with your granny.... such wonderful memories and you have it all on film. Thank you for taking me with you as well as I shall never be able to visit those places. The filming and editing was par excellence !! Love those drone shots. You captured light so beautifully...sunsets, light on the water, light on the stone walls and shade in the day. Thank you so kindly.

@kathytiffin6518 11 месяцев назад

Every step and word is breath taking

@tonivalenzuela8274 11 месяцев назад

I have been so emotionally engaged in this video. The stunning views but what touched me the most was you and your Grandmother. To relive the past with her is priceless. You live a remarkable life. Thank you.

@supremlyfoxylass 11 месяцев назад

How wonderful your relationship is with your grandmother. My grandma was the most important person in my life growing up and when I lost her at 90 years old my heart was broken in places that will never heal. Watching you and your grandmother reminded me of how special that bond is and brought me to tears.

@randomgoddess5969 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Grandpa for taking such good care of your family. You are a hero.

@dorothysmith8170 11 месяцев назад

How lucky you are Daphne, to have video of you and your Granny. Beautiful shots Ian.

@TheBeauChateau 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Dorothy 😊

@destonhaarstad855 11 месяцев назад

This episode literally brought tears to my eyes. Missing those magic moments with my grandparents. The filming was spectacular. Absolutely captivating work. So well done.

@kathytiffin6518 11 месяцев назад

EXCELLENT.

@helenguilbeault1197 11 месяцев назад

Brings back so many memories. My husband passed earlier this year of dementia. We owned an apartment in Anncey for 20 years and travelled extensively throughout France and Italy while we were there. It was a wonderful experience. So enjoy your vlogs.

@lindafick8450 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for taking us along! The French Riviera is lovely! How wonderful to share this special time with your Grandmother!

@rebekasastakovica1790 11 месяцев назад

What a beautiful family story Daphne! Thank you for taking us for a ride as well! So excited to see it and hear it. Hope you enjoyed your little break.

@kristenstart5490 11 месяцев назад

I think this may be my favorite video you have done thus far. There will always be projects to finish at the chateau but time spent with aging loved ones -especially an adventure such as yours are priceless.

@stephanieh.777 11 месяцев назад

a beautiful and touching roadtrip with your grandmother, Daphne! And Ian, so glad you didn't eat Charlie. You deserve a bat cave.

@cynthialambert9067 11 месяцев назад

That was certainly an eyeful. Every moment was perfectly lovely. Ian, you're a great chateau owner, but you missed your calling as a movie maker. Wow. Stunning shots, and the editing is pitch-perfect. What a treat. Will definitely watch again.

@Mej_Javiky 11 месяцев назад

What a great video. A little chateau, a little sight seeing, and a great story. YES, YES, YES, do more travel videos. Ian, your editiing is the BEST!!!! combined with Daphnie's voice over or comentary, makes for very enjoyable watching.

@TheBeauChateau 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! We will gladly show more of France when we get another chance to go exploring 😉

@dmunoz1943 11 месяцев назад

Your grandmother is beautiful, you look a bit like her when she was young. Thanks for taking us along on your vacation, for some of us who will never travel to France, this video is such a nice visual experience. Making beautiful memories with your granny, a good thing.

@cliveklg7739 10 месяцев назад

That chateau on they way South was lovely. So sad there isn't someone to care for it. What a place to enjoy a concert as well.

@nativetexson 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful video from a cinematic, historical, and personal story. "...our greatest investment is time and how we decide to use it...” Merci, Daphne.

@TheBeauChateau 11 месяцев назад

We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊

@laughterismymedicine- 11 месяцев назад

Every time I think that was the best episode! Then you blow me out off the water with a new even more epic episode! Dripping with succulent views and shimmering scenery. Your stories and graceful journey is a true honor to watch. Feeling blessed

@nance1111 11 месяцев назад

This was such a treat to watch! The filming/editing are outstanding. I will watch this multiple times. Well done! Your grand-mère is lovely.

@onedandylion 11 месяцев назад

What a beautiful story and exquisitely filmed... I loved your granny's comment that it was a 'different era and they lived it. They lived it really well!' What a time to be on the Riviera! I wonder how many well-known people they met, at that time, in that place. Thank you for sharing.

@kathyrogers1703 11 месяцев назад

The pictures of your grandmother when she was younger really show how much you look like her, Daphne!

@hungrygrl333 10 месяцев назад

I love these road trips. This probably the only way I will ever see France. 💕

@nerd26373 11 месяцев назад

The French Riviera is absolutely stunning. You’ve done a great job with this as always.

@lindaa.3533 11 месяцев назад

That was an absolutely lovely episode!

@EllEss331 11 месяцев назад

I wholeheartedly agree!! I felt like I was right there on vacation with them and bummed I couldn't buy anything at that fabulous market. 😄

@joslinw9187 11 месяцев назад

Really love your channel. Thanks so much for the fun content, awesome filming and editing! Ian's filming skills can definitely film a movie! Thanks Dalph for sharing with us your family story too. Granny was and still stunning !💖Oh landscapes are great, so sad most chateau are now ruines though... Really missing Europe.

@TheBeauChateau 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Joslin! 🥰 Granny is adorable and we were so glad to have some fun vacation time with her. Ian is always trying to improve his videography skills, so hopefully that will only continue to improve over time 😊

@joslinw9187 11 месяцев назад

🥰👍 I am sure granny was enjoying too! I have been following your channel since the beginning, Ian is surely improving and have potential haha. Also, am always glad to see how much the condition of the chateau has improved time to time. Really kudos to both of you for all the hard work. 💪

@TheBeauChateau 11 месяцев назад

@@joslinw9187 Thank you for your continued support! Granny had a lot of fun! We hope to do another trip with her later this year. She watches our RU-vid channel too even though she doesn’t speak English 😅

@joslinw9187 11 месяцев назад

No worries! Granny is so supportive hahaha! 💖 Maybe she can feel the happy vibes through the film too, no language barrier can stop her love to you guys. Haha! Looking forward and really hope more trips together came true!! ✨ Thanks for replying me and Good night yo!

@busybenz21 9 месяцев назад

That was a touching episode not many have deep roots to love and share and many that do are tied up with just making a living when making a living is really the time we spend and offer to one another. God bless your granny and Godspeed to you all. 🙏

@cath7336 11 месяцев назад

What a wonderful legacy to have grandma Jo to tell you the history and stories ❤.

@kriskris9330 11 месяцев назад

Your videos are pure art. I love all of them so far and your narration is beautiful. Your voice is so soothingly calm

@HEATSEEKER00 10 месяцев назад

Guys please start a family ASAP !!

@danijandi 11 месяцев назад

This was a phenomenal video. Thank you so much for sharing your time with your grandmother and the lessons learned ❤

@sherrytrivitt450 11 месяцев назад

Fabulous video! What a special time you got to spend with your grandmother thank you for sharing your trip with us. France is a beautiful place!

@TheBeauChateau 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! It was wonderful to explore new places with her and be able to ask her more questions about her journey…

@williamsauve6058 11 месяцев назад

I am in tears . The most beautiful video thus far . Thank so very much for the love you give to your Gorgeous Grandmother. And we all love Ian for not having made a snack out of Charlie. Love from Canada

@sfoster2911 11 месяцев назад

I agree- they hit a new high with this one.....fantastic to see!

@The_Travelling_Jonoberries 3 месяца назад

Belated comment- Inwas delightful seeing your family together on a road trip, it is important to spend time with Grandma and this cannot be replaced. There are so many places to see in France, finding places that have less tourists would be great, Tours, LeMans, Angers or Brittany would be great- anyway thank you guys we love what you provide to us mere subscribers 👍🇫🇷🇦🇺✝️😇🙏

@barbaralamoreaux328 10 месяцев назад

What a lovely time with your Granny. You are correct: time spent with loved ones is the most important thing.

@gwendolynvaliente3539 11 месяцев назад

This was so beautiful. The interaction with between Grandmother and Granddaughter is so touching. Thank you both for all your lovely videos.

@stephaniegaromon3244 11 месяцев назад

I can’t begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this video. You produce exquisite videos, between the magnificent photography, music and your conversations with each other as well as descriptions of the places on your trip. Daphne’s lovely voice is so peaceful and Ian, you captured the beautiful relationship Daphne has with her Grandma. xx

@sylviastevenson3446 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing your trip with us. It nearly brought tears to my eyes, reminding me of my childhood in France. My mother is French, and although born in the States, I have fond memories of living there as a child and visiting my Granny and family there. I can't get enough of the imagery of the villages and countryside! Yes, please!

@applemac100100 11 месяцев назад

Oh for a time that is past and gone ne’er to return again. It is good to see you building and recording precious memories. This channel and “How to renovate a chateau show a way of life that is so sadly missing in much of the western world. Keep up the good work.

@westernnut8407 11 месяцев назад

How wonderful to spend time with your grandmother and get answers to questions. I wish my family members were still with me so I could solve so many family mysteries, but it's too late.

@ju5055 11 месяцев назад

Explore, learn, seek, experience variety, savor life and live well all your life.

@wendyscott7432 11 месяцев назад

On the chateau life, I'm so glad they 'lived it well'. Well said grandma.

@gregoryclark7594 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for this lovely video. It captures the love you feel for your grandmother in a very touching way. YOU MADE ME CRY. Love it. And love being able to share your "journey". it is truly a gift to catch a glimpse into your life.

@minahernandez1906 10 месяцев назад

I loved watching you and Ian spending time with your grandma at the beach. The best moments in life it to spend it with your loved ones. Great memories at the beach beautiful. Can't wait until your next journey

@juliad368 11 месяцев назад

I also own unbuildable land in France (Normandy) and while frustrating, we should be grateful that France is preserving a lot of its natural habitat.

@paulswindlehurst6334 11 месяцев назад

You make a wonderful team. Your voiceovers are so calming and well done. And Ian's editing is really great. Thank you for your beautiful videos.

@debragonser745 11 месяцев назад

Your Grandma was so beautiful! Like a movie star! Still pretty today!

@rickcrane839 11 месяцев назад

There are many aspects of your videos I could extoll, but today I just want to tell you my appreciation of how you involve and care for the elders of your family. Very touching.

@josephz9006 11 месяцев назад

Omg your so lucky to still.have your granny. I'm 30 and have no family left. All passed on

@jonimarchese7655 11 месяцев назад

Bonjour Daphane and Ian, this was such a beautiful video, thank you for bringing us along, and allowing us the pleasure of meeting Granny, what a beautiful and wise and funny woman. also thank you both for sharing your vacation. Much love from N.Y.

@pisces11105 11 месяцев назад

Daphne and Ian I really loved this video listening to the history of your pappy and grammy. Such beautiful scenery on your trip, truly magical.

@cl605 11 месяцев назад

A romantic trip for the just married can be developed from your Chateau to this beautiful land in the South France. Very impressive

@teresawommack5148 10 месяцев назад

Really great to see your Grand Mother. What a great video. Oh now i can't stop watching your videos.

@user-sk3ej5zm2x 11 месяцев назад

I enjoy watching whatever y’all do. It’s a pleasure watching a treasure being lovingly restored. Thank you for sharing.

@julialaynemcclain1562 Месяц назад

You guys are so terrific to watch! I’m semi homebound and living in a neuro- retreat home on 7 acres of woods (Nevada City since you are Ca folks) we need to tend while we (and I mean we- designer/builders/groundswork heat pumps newfangled low tox high insulation approach w wonderful friends and some lovely subs) finishing building it. I SO relate to the patience perseverance roll up sleeves aspects of your situation. I love France and it is delightful to see it through your eyes. Thanks for many hours of enjoyment following along on your adventures. My doors order won’t come til august (curtains for doors, noise sensitive thank god it’s summer!) but at least I don’t have a moat to cope w and it’s inspiring to watch your youthful energy (we are auld folks who are slowing down esp me but my husband is a force of nature who can outwork most 40 year olds at 75). Much love and thanks!

@shannonstone2690 11 месяцев назад

Really, really loved this one. You two have such an innate talent for storytelling and film making. It just keeps getting better! Stunning camera (and drone) work Ian! And your beautiful, sweet grandmother. ❤❤❤ loved hearing her perspective and seeing the old photos. Please keep traveling to new little towns! It’s so fun to explore through your eyes! Oddly enough, Eze is actually a town I visited on my high school French trip from the US! (Went to the Fragonard factory).

@kathyevans2968 11 месяцев назад

Our loved ones are to be treasured for life. Thank you for sharing your love for your grandparents past & present. I loved the area you visited too.

@TheBeauChateau 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! We had a wonderful time with granny and it was fun to hear her reminisce on the decades past 🥰

@primrosed2338 11 месяцев назад

Your grandpere was a visionary. I'm sure at the time he had his fair share of critics.

@gingermonette7455 11 месяцев назад

That was lovely! So glad you took time to make special memories with your granny.🥰

@annam.f.meiners7844 11 месяцев назад

What beautiful episode. Amazing images and the last part brought tears to my eyes. Not only your wise words Daphne but also the beautiful images of you with your granny. Well done capturing all

@baiservole2298 11 месяцев назад

Love your beautiful videos!! And your dog… there are not enough words for your sweet sweet girl who goes with you in the scary places and waits patiently 😊

@shawnemuller9140 11 месяцев назад

This was a beautiful episode. It was a joy to hear the stories of your family history and see the places that hold such precious memories for you. ❤

@judithierino1377 10 месяцев назад

Watching you both is like a beautiful love story,you are both amazing and your vlogs bring joy into my life.goodluck with your progress may your dreams be fulfilled

@TheBeauChateau 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! That is so sweet of you to say 😊 We really appreciate you taking time to join us for our little video adventures! We hope you have a wonderful week!

@francoisdelestre1728 11 месяцев назад

Une de vos plus belle vidéo. Vous levez un voile sur une partie de votre histoire personnelle et c’est touchant. Votre sélection musicale est top aussi !

@jeannebernard923 11 месяцев назад

that was nice of you 2 to take your grandma on a trip.. these are memories... and also showing some lovely places😂

@kymking1070 11 месяцев назад

Magic episode! Content, filming and music.

@potterkelly487 11 месяцев назад

Thank you, wonderful trip down memory lane for Granny. Beautiful scenery, ancient sites and good company.🇨🇦❤️

@patricefox8672 11 месяцев назад

I always feel sad at the end of each video...I love each and every one of them... What a blessing to have your Granny and all her history still alive in her...Thank you for sharing! With love and appreciation, Patrice and Jimmy 🦊 New York Fingerlakes region 💖

@fvarisco 6 месяцев назад

I had the same relationship with my grandmother. I am glad you know the treasure you have with her.

@marynolan6627 11 месяцев назад

Oh my goodness...you look so much like your youthful Grand-nere! Both beautiful!

@kellyhawes9293 11 месяцев назад

I'm so happy you had a get away, and to spend time with your beautiful granny. Land is never a bad investment, even undeveloped. Thank you for taking me along on your travels!❤

@stevedavis9742 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful watching you and your Grandma's swim. Liz

@nicz051 8 месяцев назад

i swear ur life is straight out of fairytale and movie! I said this before way back ur earliest video when u did storytime, it's one of the main reason i subscribed right away 😅 i enjoy hearing ur wonderful family history, and i've always been fascinated w ur grandpa everytime u talk ab him on ur videos on how he pulled this all off. those old pictures are beautiful and ur grandma is lovely!

@daniellegodfrey5161 11 месяцев назад

My cousin is there now. He posts every summer. It’s absolutely beautiful. I love history

@daniellegodfrey5161 11 месяцев назад

They are in nice and rude to Monaco today. Just stunning

@samd.2207 11 месяцев назад

The filming was phenomenal!!!

@neldasharbaugh6034 11 месяцев назад

This is one of the most beautiful vlogs you have done! Granny is beautiful and I enjoyed seeing the ancient, narrow streets.

@matanjaburger2872 11 месяцев назад

What a wonderful episode i live france so mutch i realy mis it. I wend there a lot whit my ex huband . So lovely to have this special trip whit your grandmother ❤

@woodsew 11 месяцев назад

We spent a week in Menton visiting my husband’s cousin 13 years ago. I remember crossing over to Italy and shopping at a local bazaar. Thanks for bringing back ,memories

@sylviebonsergent6977 11 месяцев назад

Merci pour ces magnifiques images de cartes postales : l'azur du ciel et de la mer, l'ocre des vielles pierres, les ruelles pavées, les fleurs.... La France est belle !😊 Merci aussi de nous le rappeler !❤ Bravo Daphné pour votre parfaite maîtrise du français. Bravo à Ian pour ses efforts pour le parler lui aussi ! Et amitiés à votre charmante grand-mère !

@susanneking2524 11 месяцев назад

Your Granny is a treasure.

@mistygeller3193 11 месяцев назад

Oh my goodness, what a lovely story of your family and the sweetest one yet! You are always fun to watch as a couple, and the relationship you with each other and your family is priceless! Thank you so much for sharing pieces of your wonderful life with all of us!

@marciageorge5760 11 месяцев назад

Such a beautifully touching video! Made me shed joyous tears! You two are truly gifted story tellers!

@sarahj8653 7 месяцев назад

You're videos are so beautiful to watch... great videography! Daphne, you're voice is soft and perfect for narration. Can't wait to see you two progress on this massive project.

@jodiehanna6189 11 месяцев назад

That was a particularly beautiful episode. Thanks for sharing it with us.

@nancyjohnson50 11 месяцев назад

Your grandmother is so lovely! Beautiful video!

@Amy-of7gw 11 месяцев назад

You look very like your grandmother when she was young. Blessings on great genes🌻

@juliad368 11 месяцев назад

The production quality of these videos is outstanding. What a fabulous channel.

@lisamccole9122 11 месяцев назад

I too love what your sweet voice said at the very end. Such wise wise counsel. “We can’t predict the future. So it’s ok to take chances and let your success and failure guide you. But most of all be present to the experience because our greatest investment is time and how we choose to spend it. “

@annkraft7849 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for a beautiful,beautiful video. Everything was wonderful to see!!❣️it took me to a different era, when everything was slower! You two make a perfect combination for this lifetime 🤗🥰🙏

@mytube-10 11 месяцев назад

Wow! The presentation of this video is outstanding!!! You would make the finest movie producers jealous. It has so much in it. Family, pets, travel, the best of travel spots and more. So many pleasant emotions ooze out when watching this video. I LOVE IT! I will watch it again and perhaps many more times. Thank you!💗💖💘

@sandywallace218 11 месяцев назад

How wonderful that you still have your grandmother and the historical connection to hearth and home wonderful vlog

@darlenewebber7706 11 месяцев назад

I hope I’m able to be here for my 3 granddaughter’s to make memories with them when they are your age. ❤

@dawnbutler2846 11 месяцев назад

Oh I did enjoy this Episode brought back happy memories of many years holidaying in Gassin, near Tropaz before it became very popular. It is so beautiful scenery as far as Italy. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🍷🍷

@stop_and_smell_the_roses 10 месяцев назад

It was so nice to see the sweet interaction between you and your granmama. I loved that she couldn't leave her cat at home. I was instantly liking her. I liked that you helped watch out for her balance... to lend a hand as she walked. When she said it was different times and that she lived it well, I tried to imagine. I grew up lived most of my life (almost all of it) on the North American continent, and it's very different now. Her words made me think of an American country song called, I lived It, by Blake Shelton. I wonder if you'd consider doing a docu on your granmama's life. Ian's videogrqphy and your lovely narration would make it award winning.... or at least a contender. Just wondering. I sure enjoyed this and thank you for publishing this. P.S. My own grandma lived to ne 109 and passed away a few years ago. She woke up each day wanting to know what was going on in the world and her desire to live life kept pushing her on.