We RENOVATED an ABANDONED Medieval HOUSE in FRANCE into a beautiful HOME + 2BD APARTMENT for RENT 

Thank you so much everyone!!! Thank you for your beautiful comments!!! Lots of love from our little village to you!!!

The last few minutes when you and Chris were having a conversation is my favorite part of this video. You’re made for each other. You are true examples of life partners - through thick and thin. And clearly still so in love, we see it from how you look at one another. So inspiring. Perhaps you can devote one video about your love story. Always looking forward to your videos.

Aselya, what a magnificent job! Chris is so skilled and he definitely has 'vision' too! From a disaster to a designer's delight! So chic! I can't believe you restored the old house, all by yourselves, in less than a year! That is truly an amazing accomplishment! Now that I've seen the layout of your entire house, I understand why the basement is on a different street and not accessible from your courtyard. Beautiful! I especially love the rock wall! What a unique feature - so perfect for a medieval apartment in the mountains! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

It is actually an abode of peace made by an amazing and hardworking couple who is very much in love with each other and wanted to create a home with vibrant life for their son. You have made justice to """" home sweet home where heart is """" ❤❤❤ for your beautiful renovation .

I like how Chris is very humble despite the amount of work he has done! Kudos to him and to you guys for your teamwork. I hope I find a partnership like this in the future!

Kudos to Chris! What a visionary, talented husband you have. Such a beautiful family, well-deserving of such beauty. Thank you, Aselya, for sharing the adventure. Great video!

I cannot believe Chris renovated all by himself! Chris, you are a champion! Beautiful job! We’ll done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Enjoy your beautiful house. ❤️❤️❤️

Chris should have his own TV show on how to renovate old houses. So amazing.

I have no adequate words for how amazingly beautiful the rental part has become. Chris is a talented genius. Love to the three of you. 💚🩵💚

Skillful hands deserve the crown! You are a beautiful family!

He's an artist 🎨 he captured the spirit of the place, the magic rock!!!! Wish you guys many more years of unbreakable love. You've survived 2 renovations.

What a hard working and talented husband you have. I agree with you choice not to do an Air-BNB. Smart move. No it is time to rest. I hope you find a good and stable renter and the rest of this year is a good one for you.😊

I am moved to tears seeing the results of your husband's amazing job. He is a lovely, talented man. My congratulations on your completed beautiful house💓 You are the best - I mean the three of you🤗😘

Amazing job! You and Chris put the home renovation shows on TV to shame. I love your authenticity!

Chris done a beautiful Job- therefore he is the man. 😊 But your decorations and interior design is the ultimate finish. You are both a power couple - and you did wonders. 🕊️🌿💚🌿🕊️

Hello, my name is Alexandra and I am from Melbourne Australia. I wanted to reach out to say how much I enjoy watching your videos about life in your village, the French Riviera and the beautiful renovations you have made to your stunning home. My partner and I will visit the French Riveria this summer and we have now decided to stay in Menton as it looks like a perfect place to be. Thank you! ❤😊

WOW! I cannot believe that was a one-man job. Incredible! And there was sacrifice on both sides, along with lots of love.

I love this. A happy family in love with each other and a house, a village and surrounding natural beauty. What could be better?

When I think of your family I see peace, love, creativity and charm! And then Aselya, you post this incredible video! The three of you are so loving and kind. You are an example to the rest of the world. Thank you for opening your lives to us all. ❤ Love- love-love all three of you.

I appreciate so much the relationship between Chris and your little boy. Father and son really love and appreciate each other’s presence in each of their lives. And what you did to that staircase is wonderful. It’s like a secret haven.

What an amazing transformation!! Chris put his heart and soul, talent and hard work into an awesome project. Congrats to your lovely family and thank you for sharing your world with us. So different than life in California in so many ways yet similiar in so many ways...if that makes sense.I think as humans we want the same things out of life no matter where we live or what language we speak. Love, family, peace and happiness.

You are truly an inspiring family. You are working so hard and yet always seem calm and upbeat. Chris, I love how you cleaned and showed off the stone in its natural beauty.

Alesya and Chris. I wish to express my most heartfelt admiration of your determined hard work creating such a beautiful space. You are a true inspiration to us all.

I was moved to tears to see the beauty unfold. How proud of your husband you just be. What a team the both of you and Mathew was so cute also showing all the progress. So much history in the walls👌

Omg u are so lucky to have such a handy husband what a vision you both had for your old house so beautiful such a lovely top class Finnish now you can sit back and reap the rewards of your ancient house in comfort in such a beautiful village absolutely stunning and your husband seems so calm about such a massive job and those old stairs what a great restoration 😊😊😊😊

Thank heavens you two came along to renovate this abandoned house and create such a beautiful home from it! Not only does Chris have the imagination of what to do but the ability to do the necessary hard work. Congratulations to you both and thank you for sharing your journey with us all. 👏🤗👷🏻‍♂️🥂🍾 Cheers

Imagine those lives hundreds and hundreds of years ago! Wow what a magnificent transformation! 👏🏻🤩🥂

P.S. I watch ALL your videos many times, often before bed time as they leave me feeling so peaceful, happy and take me back to my youth in The Mediterranean. You are a huge blessing and gift to so many with your authenticity and joie de vivre. Thank you for all your hard work, and Chris’ too. Much love from cold Idaho, USA. ❤💖😇💯👏

❤❤de la mine și pisicuța mea Șurubița de aproape 16 anișori, sunteți excepționali!

This was such a great home renovation, and the work Chris did is really top of the line. I love how every space was built by Chris and really looks original…like the staircase and the rock area with the sky view! This turned out so nice and glad Chris could take off to just work on it and get it done faster to rent out…👍💕🇺🇸🙏😊

My hat's off to both of you, especially Brother Chris, for his fantastic skill set, creativity, and commitment. Beaucoup de respect.

Oh la la!! That natural stone wall with the sky light…absolutely beautiful!! Great job!

Kudos to Chris 👏👏 he's a builder, contractor, electrician, a plumber , husband, and dad 💯 % amazing 👏 Superman 🦸‍♂️

This was so much fun to watch!! Chris is a natural artisan builder and so modest, just like you dear Aselya. The renovation was stunning, especially how he made use of the natural light from the upstairs window around that magnificent rock and how the light shines in every space!! Your interview with Chris was priceless, the love and laughter shared was heartwarming I have watched it 3 times already. I’m so happy no big projects so you can all relax and enjoy your adventures on the Cote d’Azur. Warmest hugs and much love you all 3 of you beautiful people. ❤🎉🙏🏻

The feature wall with the skylight is simply breathtaking! It goes you glimpse into the past!

I can’t get over the job Chris had done not only it turned out to be beautiful and functional and love the two of you are a perfect team and so is Matt. Hoping for a new video Chris relaxing❤

Chris seems so talented and for the two of you to be able to work on such a large project and not kill each other 😂😂is just a testament to your relationship. You guys are an awesome couple. 🥰

You gave the whole dilapidated house a brand new look. No one would even say that this was an old house. You changed the dilapidated house so much that you decorated it like a bride.😊❤

All the work involved. You are both so amazing but Chris , what a craftsman. That wall of rock with the lovely old urn or pot and the little steps are so unique and very ancient. I hope this year gives you all relief and rest. Coming home to such a beautiful home must be so rewarding. Carent wait to see what you get up to this year. ❤❤❤❤

Firstly, Chris is an absolute magician! Well done, sir, bravo!🎉👏👏👏👏👏 secondly, I think that’s the most words I’ve ever heard him say L O L. The end with the interview was absolutely wonderful. Well done both of you.❤❤

I loved your renovation video and the house is just beautiful and so unique. So happy you kept that rock wall and the skylight lets the sunlight flood in which makes it look magnificent. Chris is a master builder with an incredible vision. Bravo.👌🏚

Oh my goodness! Chris is an artist! I cannot imagine the work involved to make such a beautiful apartment.

This year, my goal was to read a bunch of novels set in France just to feel like I am there. But after finding your channel, I just feel like I got exactly what I needed from your amazing videos. Thank you for taking the time to give us such beautiful and relaxing shots of your everyday life. Sending you and your family lots of love from California! ❤

Chris deserves a BIG award and a long vacation...🏆🥇🥇🥇🏆

Chris is obviously a skilled artisan/craftsman. The amount of work and labor with beautiful results. Thank you again for sharing your story.

I really like how you chose to make the stairs a focal point with the windows. Such a beautiful job and also a work of art!

It's so nice to see your house l stay in a 130yr old house It's a family owned from generations but one thing l must say l have tough time maintaining the house

Just watched this video, and it's amazing how you turned your home that was once ugly and falling apart and made it beautiful and amazing. I can imagine how time-consuming and expensive this must have been. Great job, it's a beautiful home.

you do a miracle God bless you

What a beautiful home you two have made for your family! Thank you for sharing your life and producing such wonderful videos.

Your house and apartment are absolutely beautiful. Chris you’re a superstar. All the hard work has been worth it, looks incredible. Love all the giggles at the end of your video, you are both so lovely and talented. You should be very proud of yourselves . ❤

Chris should be really proud of himself! You guys smile and look so happy

As if your apartement renovations wasn't enough. You renovated 1 more apartement!! I can understand Chris had enough of it😅. I hope you get it furnitured and rent out so you start getting back all you put into it. Thank you for your open heart sharing❤So beatyful renovation.

Hi. Grannie Cyndy from South Australia here again. Just watched the delightful last bit of your video. Aselya, your explanation about airbnb made sense. And perhaps you can consider it later. But in time you may find that history lovers like me, a 72 year-old lady, would just love to spend winter months wandering around your beautiful village. If I could afford it I most certainly would!! Yes please!! Too old for skiing or for bikinis. But bring my paint set and sketching stuff and I would be so inspired. Thankyou so much for saving a historical place. Bless you Chris for your creativity and your hard work as well as your smiles and love of your family. You are all truly a blessing. 💖

What a superb video. Chris you are a super man and a fantastic renovator. Both of you have such vision and your dedication for perfection outstanding. I loved the last section of this video. Your sense of humour and love for each other and your beautiful son uplifting. Thank you so very much for the joy you bring. So refreshing. Bisous

Wow, so beautifully done❤ Incredible job! France should be paying you guys through tax credits for restoring so beautifully an abandoned space. That is truly a service to the village. Thank you for sharing your sweet spaces with us! Love your vibes.

You have done a wonderful job. It is so adorable how your little son notices and appreciates everything like a grown person. (Il est une vieille âme.) 💐😇

You have made huge work! Great!👍👏👏

Great credit to Chris, he’s done amazing job!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 beautiful place!!!!!!!

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Hello from sunny Clearwater, Florida! I have just discovered your channel and I am blown away by how hard Chris has worked to get that renovation done in less than a year! It took a contractor about 7 months to renovate my daughter’s bathroom (here in FL)! Chris did a fabulous job and especially the staircase with the rock wall! It is stunning! God bless you and know that you picked up one more subscriber today.❤️

Wow what an amazing transformation! From the initial vision to the hard work involved removing the rubbish and then onto the detailed work of the electrics and design of such beautiful and workable spaces! I was so impressed with the transformation in the place where there was a tree initially to a covered, airy, light filled and beautiful space! I also noticed the making of an indoor window in an area off this space to let the light shine through. All the work Chris did! I can’t even imagine it! And the urn too. Thoughtful details. What a lucky person or couple to get to rent this beautifully designed home with incredible views! Chris is a very talented man! May you both always be blessed with the nicest people renting your space! ❤

OH MY GOODNESS!!! CHRIS IS SO TALENTED IN RECREATING THIS ANCIENT STRUCTURE. I AM FLABERGASTED, AMAZED AT HIS BEAUTIFUL TRANSFORMATION OF THIS AREA. I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND LOOK FORWARD TO EVERY ONE YOU CREATE. YOUR CHOSE OF THE MUSIC IS FABULOUS AND TRULY ADDS SUCH A PEACEFUL AND ARTISTIC FLARE TO YOUR VIDEO STYLE..

So superb!! Unbelievable-I can’t believe that he did it all-magnificent job Chris and Aselya!!! It is so great to see-thank you for sharing this video!! ❤

Congratulations on such a beautiful space. I don't underestimate the hard work that has gone into both parts of the project. Now enjoy!

Bonjour, Aselya ! Merci beaucoup d'avoir partagé ce procès merveilleux et inspirant avec nous. J'espère que Chris peut se reposer suffisamment après avoir fait autant de travail. C'est incroyable.🙂

Chris did an amazing job. Such a beautiful home. I would never want to leave.

God bless you for a great patient, loving, talented husband!

👏 Congratulations, Chris, on a fantastic renovation job Beautiful stone work! I admire the many talents you both have and how hard you work. You are an extraordinary family with the most adorable son! Loved the video! Wishing you more happy times this year ❤👪❤

You and Chris are artists, each in different fields ! You are so beautiful, nice, and wonderful couple❤

I get that, I have to gut a bathtub to a shower & Airbnb is a tone of work people seldom speak about. Furnishing, cleaning, supplies, linens, breakages, on & on. What a gorgeous design to Chris!! Greets from Florida! Let's flip flop for vacations together. I am in the Gulf of Mexico area, very gorgeous here also! Bravo on your creations!! ❤❤❤

I hope France recognizes you and Chris as a national treasure. Also I am ready to reserve my stay at your future Airbnb when it becomes available! 🤗

Wow! That was amazing!! You really kept that a great secret all those months! I’m so impressed with how Chris did all that hard work and transformed the apartment so beautifully! He is a very talented person! Congratulations!! I will book the place when you make it an Airbnb!! ❤

Wow, what an amazing renovation, I remember when you bought that house, love it, love it!! Your husband worked hard but it was payed off. Best decision to keep the rock wall, it looks spectacular. Congrats for your renovated house, great job!! The views are beautiful, I am still in shocked with renovation

That’s amazing! What a transformation, I love the rock wall area! 😍 I hope you prosper from all of your hard work 🤞🏼🙏🏼

Wow what an amazing renovation project of the whole house you make a great team and should be so proud. I did something similar when I was in my 30's so I know the sacrifices you have to make...bravo 😊

Chris is one man team! That was no small feat and am so sure your family will reap the benefits in the long term!

Mr. Chris you are the man.wonderful ll

Dear Aselya you and Matt has a magician magic man with golden arms hands Chris.. Many love and greetings to all of you Mica 🙂🐕🐾🌻

Chapeau! Grossartiges geleistet, mit viel Phantasie,Kreativität, und Fleiss, und das in so extrem kuze Zeit! Und dabei die gute Laune behalten! Spitzenleistung! Das Ergebnis ist atemberaubend schön,geschmackvoll,und super gemütlich! Die Felswand, gut beleuchtet mit dem Dachfenster, richtig originell,hat nicht jeder! Super Leistung, bleibt alle immer so glücklich , gesund, und verliebt, wie ihr jetzt seid! Traum Lanschaft,Traum Stadt, Traum Wohnung,Traum Familie, es muss das höchste Glück sein! Was ich immer wissen wollte: wie funktioniert in diesen steilen, extrem schmalen , engen Gassen mit Treppen die Lieferung von Waren, Baumaterial,Möbel,und wie bringt man Bauschutt,Müll, alles Sperrige weg..? Wo keine übliche ,grosse Müllwagen,Lastwagen Platz hat zum Transport? Wie schafft man die Bauschutt Kontener weg, liefert Baumaterialien, schwere Sachen?? Oder die Hotels,Caffes, Restaurants ,wie werden sie beliefert mit Waren,Getränken, wie entsorgt man Müll,Abfall …? Das habe ich mir immer gefragt. Das es irgendwie funktioniert, das sieht man, aber ,wie? Fragen über Fragen! Viele herzliche Grüsse aus Münster, in Deutschland! ❤️

Chris has hands of an artists! he's amazing!

Miraculous!! What an incredible job Chris did!! You must be very proud!! Splendid!

Chris is so talented in fact you both are. You've done a beautiful job and you should be proud of your self.

Wow, you two were very brave to tackle such a huge job‼️😀👏👏👏It turned out beautiful and Chris is an amazing carpenter, like Jesus Christ❣️God bless you three❣️🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️👫👦

Wow! Magnificent palace made on abandoned ruins! Chris is a french Michelangelo! such a visionary with broad spectrum of skills, electrician, plumber, mason, interior designer .... ! Bravo! You guys can start a Renovating Company in south France :O) Cheer!

This was amazing to watch!!! Blessings to you and your sweet family! Chris is an incredible craftsman, and I'm amazed at how fast it was put it together. The interior medieval staircase area was PERFECTION! Everything turned out so crisp and clean. What a labor of LOVE!

Wow! Incredible journey!! You are an Amazing couple to support each other! Chris has vision!😎 Transformation of the rock walls to modern white walls w/ electricity!! The removing of the tree & garbage transformed to a beautiful area! Wow! Thank you for interview w/ all the laughter!merci🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

Wow ,brak mi słów. Pięknie, ogrom pracy. Chętnie odwiedzę Menton i wasz apartament.

Your videos always make me smile, but I actually laughed out loud viewing your conversation with Chris

Truly, you and Chris are great inspirational couple, and then with your son Matthew♥️😘 The LORD bless and keep you all very well, and everything you do, prosper‼️ You are both adorable😇

This is the best part of all. Mix skills builder, true love story and family devotion. Aselya you did it - job well done, salut to you all ❤

Besides being very apt at what he is doing....... in this project there is also an artistic flair........💕

I'm here for the laughing loving thank yous in the end❤ It's lovely to see your loving relationship!! Congratulations for the renovation ❤

Absolutely love the renovation!!! Chris is a magician, it looks absolutely beautiful!!!

Magnificant a real la bour of love and devotion, amazing to see the stage to breath life back into the walls and add your stamp, truly beautiful. May you have years of joy within . 🙏

Labai dziaugiuos kartu su Jumis :))) JUS-nuostabus :))) Vilnius-LIETUVA

I love your videos. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who gets her hands and projects without really thinking about who to avoid accidents and mishaps.

What a clever man Chris is. So much hard work, time and energy as you said. It always takes longer than expected, but what a wonderful outcome. Well done you guys, another great video, love Matthew also. ❤

Aselya and Chris!!!!! AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZING!!! We never knew about this part of the renovation! It came out beautifully...it's all just fantastic, you two. Congratulations but so sorry about the tax burden, though. I know I would have NEVER had the vision that you guys did...I LOVE the wall of natural stone/ledge. It's perfect. So, so much hard work. And thank you for leaving in the "bloopers" at the end of the video; hilarious! Fun to see you laugh together. Thank you so, so much for sharing this story. Hugs to you ALL from chilly Maine, USA. 💕

What an amazingly talented and inventive master ! Vision itself is a wonder, but to do all that by himself! Admiration and respect ! Wishing the family happiness !!!