Discovering The Hidden Room In Our French Chateau

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Жыл бұрын

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Thanks to our growing Patreon community, we are able to cover the cost of equipment rentals and Cypress Trees for our chateau garden renovation!
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Join us, Daphne and Ian, as we embark on our new chateau renovation projects! This week, we complete odd jobs around the domain as we prepare for the cold winter ahead. We visit the local Christmas market in our village, and Daphne shows Ian a hidden room!
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
Special Thanks to Rafael Jimenez for sharing his talent on the violin!
Check him out on KZfaq ‪@rafaeljimenez8854‬
All music tracks used in this video are licensed by Artlist:

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@lorrainethomas8797 Жыл бұрын

I don't know what I loved more: Daphne fixing the glass, Ian's thorny bush escapade, or that darling kid at the market. Not even gonna try to chose.

@yomogami4561 Жыл бұрын

i hope he makes it to future weddings at the chateau

@lorrainethomas8797 Жыл бұрын

@@yomogami4561 My thoughts exactly!

@nativetexson Жыл бұрын

@@yomogami4561 Or perform for a reception for patrons.

@dewiisdewi8040 Жыл бұрын

I really love to watch all the video’s, I don’t live that far from France but I would love to pay for a tour at their castle. It’s amazing.

@chcnsac Жыл бұрын

Agreed 🥰

@glennmcgee1729 Жыл бұрын

The hidden room sparks all kinds of imaginary uses in the past. Rafael is an amazing talent and I hope you have him playing at some of your future events.

@Motherhubbard170 Жыл бұрын

I notice that when people talk to strangers in French; its always lovely and super respectful. Superb manners

@EllEss331 Жыл бұрын

Love the ending with the drone emergency.

@VerucaS9lt Жыл бұрын

It would be really cool if you could put together a video that shows the particular scenes from movies that your Chateau has been used in! Show the scenes, and then the actual space. Like, in detail. 🤩 I would love to see that. Plus, it's work you'll do indoors, absolutely no qardening required! 😆

@aryafaaz9345 Жыл бұрын

I totally support your suggestion 💯 It's an amazing idea 👍👏

@lorit3330 Жыл бұрын

Oh yes! Great idea!

@elisabetharzberger2456 Жыл бұрын

that would be a bit expensive as movie-scenes don't come for free...

@alexbrenzinger9251 Жыл бұрын

Hi green bamboo as sticks is a very bad idea it will grow and is very hard to kill

@awallnut Жыл бұрын

You two are fast becoming my favorite youtube couple! Thanks for the views.

@estebanguerra3120 Жыл бұрын

@laurieryan-mcdonald3222 Жыл бұрын

Mine too! So much to love about this channel!

@lorit3330 Жыл бұрын

Yes mine too.

@tenajones2841 Жыл бұрын

No need to go to the gym for a workout. The physical work you all put in it amazing! Fun! 😮

@chrislarsen2684 Жыл бұрын

The open air Christmas Markets in France look like such fun...

@MarieClaude Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, calming and charming content. Please don’t change anything about your video recipe, it is a breath of fresh air on this (often loud and showy) platform. Thank you for you hard work!

@TheBeauChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Marie! That is a very nice complement to hear! Ian really loves making these videos and is always trying to improve with his camera work. We hope each video gets a little better in some way 😊

@brentfisher6484 Жыл бұрын

Like others here have already said, "A charming episode." The young man in the market (with the violin) is adorable and SO talented. Merci beaucoup!

@debragonser745 Жыл бұрын

If you put green bamboo in the ground it will root and take over your garden

@msbeanification Жыл бұрын

Yes! It’s very invasive.

@l.h.1818 15 күн бұрын

@@msbeanification Yup- NEVER plant that stuff ! Kind of like mint or vinca, it'll take over your garden.

@nativetexson Жыл бұрын

Then young violinist was great. Maybe you can get him to play for a reception at the chateau for your patrons? I can relate to Ian's comment about bringing all the groceries inside at once, I do the same. What make multiple trips? 🙂 One idea for the hidden room may be to use it as a media room. Merry advent-

@Julianna9845 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos streams. This one had me laughing at Ian's battling in a game of "Tug of War" with the fence and thorny brush, though I know it probably wasn't as humorous to Ian at the time. At the end of the stream with the funny outtake with the drone, was icing on the cake. 🤣 Thanks for sharing each week. You guys are great!

@TheBeauChateau Жыл бұрын

Ian cut out about 10 minutes of him pulling out trees 😆 They were so thorny that the branches weaves together. He is so happy to see the trees removed!

@merryhunt9153 Жыл бұрын

Tip from a gardener: bamboo can be invasive. When you put those bamboo stems in the ground to support your cypresses, put the bamboo in upside down to keep it from sending out roots and taking over.

@ddrsteen Жыл бұрын

The young viola player possesses a certain sassy voiciness. I hope he never loses that unique touch on his way to greater technical skill.

@johnwilliamtuckey2796 Жыл бұрын

Ian thorn bush fight is cinema gold! The young man was sensational! Bravo you two great vedio! So many do Chateau vlogs; none with quite the personality that you both bring! So look, forward to Sunday to spend a little time with you! Love you guy's!! ♥

@charleswalker1185 Жыл бұрын

Try cayenne pepper in your shoes, it will not burn or blister, but it will warm the circulatory system and keep you warm! It is an old landscaper trick

@Lauren-xw8bo Жыл бұрын

I was very surprised to see you all aren’t at 100-300k followers! Such quality content!

@TheBeauChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lauren! We hope that happens someday! We will keep trying to improve and see how our channel grows ☺️

@heatherbryant5596 Жыл бұрын

@@TheBeauChateau with the golden room that you found is there a mirrored room on opus side of chateau sorry about my spelling

@jen43072 Жыл бұрын

So fun, and the drone escaping the cold on its own was amazing. Ian, your face was so adorable!! lol

@LCNWA Жыл бұрын

The room was handy during French Revolution, WWI, WWII! Love the stain glass windows! Correct always listen to your body in the cold!

@presley_yt Жыл бұрын

Really love seeing your garden progress; not a lot of the other chateau channels show much of the gardens, but I think it's just as important is the building renovation!

@TheBeauChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Presley! We are so excited for the garden! Our ideas keep growing as it cleans up! We want to have it ready for planting so we can pick it up when the weather warms up again and fill it with flowers! Plenty more garden work to come 🥰

@presley_yt Жыл бұрын

@@TheBeauChateau Can't wait!

@e.r.d3726 Жыл бұрын

That “hidden room” is truly a charming little room!

@Susie_1111 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see the Cypress growing strong ! They look so good to enhance your chateau gardening skills! Beautiful as always xx 🥰🤗🙏💕💐🌲

@laughterismymedicine- Жыл бұрын

Another great video! The town is so quaint and rustic! Talented young man was a joy to watch play! The golden room seems to hold secrets does it not?! And as always the joyful beauty of Daphne and the strength and humor of Ian are the best part of this fantastic channel! So happy to see new videos so often, thank you!!

@treenaspencer3710 Жыл бұрын

You are such a sweet couple, love watching your videos.thank you for taking the time to make them. Take care.

@TheBeauChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Treena! We are so happy to share these experiences with you 🥰

@charleswalker1185 Жыл бұрын

You are a delight as a couple..happy Holidays!!

@paulamoore133 Жыл бұрын

With every episode the chateau becomes more and more beautiful. I hope you both have a wonderful Christmas.

@TheBeauChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Paula! We wish you a merry Christmas as well 💕

@jennistevenson796 Жыл бұрын

That window is beautiful. What a wonderful legacy your grandfather has left and hats off to you for continuing on with it in the same way. I love your “ can do” spirit

@kristineteall368 Жыл бұрын

I’ve literally been binging your content all day. Your grandfather was so much like my mother, and stained glass was one of her many loves, she also made it as well and my house is literally full of it! Anyway, love the chateau, my great grandparents immigrated from Touraine to Canada and then my grandparents to the US, so I love seeing the French countryside in your videos. Such history! Maybe one day, I’ll get to visit, myself. 🥰

@lisalarosa4546 Жыл бұрын

Ian's cutting the thorn bushes must have hurt. He did a great job! The small town you live in is very unique. I loved the young violinist, who played really well 👏! I hope to see him on parties you give at the chateau!

@Kjane. Жыл бұрын

I love cypresses. They line My grandmother's driveway & I think of them as majestic sentinels. ♥

@Leed216 Жыл бұрын

Those painted beams were amazing. Is that a false floor or added floor in that room. Judging by the window, it looks like it could have been a room with tall ceilings. What is below?

@patoshea5351 Жыл бұрын

Maybe..issue when the movie crew was there fiming blocked out the area

@jen43072 Жыл бұрын

I think they said a bathroom was below, but I may be wrong.

@RuebensTravels Жыл бұрын

I really like your channel, please stay authentic like you are. 💯💯

@rileybrown9907 Жыл бұрын

Great job on the glass. Just remember, Glass only bends once. Have a great day!

@ctruth4067 Жыл бұрын

Ian, Years ago I struggled with the groceries and the distance from the car to my door. The kids were in school, so I borrowed their wagon. I put all my groceries in it and pulled it to my door. Saved my shoulder and lower back. You are still young so your bodies are more forgiving. Love your videos. Such a beautiful place! And such a lovely couple!

@jasminelouisefarrall Жыл бұрын

Beautiful village and what a wonderful gift to receive of the Chateau 🥰

@michaelkyriacou7026 Жыл бұрын

Good morning guys,another sweet, "makes you feel all fuzzy inside episode", excellent stuff, thanks again for sharing, have a great week!! 🙂❤️

@TheBeauChateau Жыл бұрын

Good morning, Michael! We are so glad to be sharing the warm and fuzzies! We hope you have an excellent week as well 😊

@nicz051 Жыл бұрын

that small village is straight outta hallmark christmas movies! i love ittt

@karenyuile3446 Жыл бұрын

That small room just opens up more questions Why would the ceiling be that decorated? What was the room used for? Ian’s face that there was a hidden room was priceless xx

@cferguson3368 Жыл бұрын

You might want to temporarily attach a piece of clear glass to the section of stained glass frame that is bowing to prevent more damage.

@frangeorge5962 Жыл бұрын

Or plexiglass....something clear and sturdy while finances build for your list of 'things needing to be done 👍

@Marykguise Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, that Christmas market was so cool too!! Loved the gifted picture and that young kid playing violin!! Wow!!

@TheBeauChateau Жыл бұрын

Isn’t he great?! We are hoping to visit Paris next week to see the Christmas decorations. Is that something you would be interested in seeing as well?

@thierrymilan2039 Жыл бұрын

@@TheBeauChateau Definitely yes !

@Marykguise Жыл бұрын

@@TheBeauChateau I’d love to see anything in Paris!!! Especially with you two in it!!! 💗🎄

@mariak9727 Жыл бұрын

😍Thanks guys!! I wish your vlogs were twice as long!!💖

@TheBeauChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It means a lot to hear you would like to see more! Hopefully we will make longer videos when we get started on the offices next month! There will be a lot of renovation work to be done 😊

@nance1111 Жыл бұрын

Your Chateau is amazing! But, the two of you are why I watch. I'm enjoying your story very much.

@kellyhawes9293 Жыл бұрын

Ian does seem to struggle with green things...😊 What a great hidden room, a small private writing nook one day? Oh how marvelous to visit a French Christmas market, and Raphael must come play at the chateau. The etching gift from the local realtor is beyond special ❤

@balla6010 Жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful chateau i have seen your grandfather choose well

@jennyschateaufarm Жыл бұрын

Hi Daphne and Ian! Another great episode, and yet again, I love how your place is able to reveal hidden places to you, even after all these years that you have known it. I also loved your local village Christmas market where you were able to discover such a talented young man, and the chestnuts! I love roasted chestnuts. One of the best things about them is how they warm your hands when you clasp a bag of them. Highly recommended.

@bolinfan1519 Жыл бұрын

That violin player is an authentic Gaul. A direct descendant of Vercingetorix.

@westernnut8407 Жыл бұрын

I've just discovered your channel and I'm already hooked! Watching how much you've accomplished is inspiring and seeing the results of your hard work must be satisfying. I do, however, hold my breath each time Daphne replaces glass window panes without wearing safety gloves. 😟

@HabitualButtonPusher Жыл бұрын

Daphne could seriously add to your revenues if she started an ASMR channel just talking about the chateau, history, your vision, projects with just her voice and still pictures transitioning the topics you are talking about. I find her voice so soothing and no disrespect, great for inducing naps!

@dzovinarshahbazian5573 Жыл бұрын

It is so beautiful to hear you speak French

@shirleygraham6229 Жыл бұрын

What a clever young man. With regards to the hidden room, as the windows are cut off, perhaps it was a late addition only.

@paulgribble Жыл бұрын

Great vlog as usual. Please be careful as green bamboo like that can root and it’s the last place you want it.

@susancollado5290 Жыл бұрын

💕If you built up the sides of your trailer with removable panels of wood or a lighter material like plastic or metal roofing sheets you could of shredded those thorny bushes straight into it then put the shredded stuff into a pile somewhere to use later💕The golden room has many possibilities a storage area or a second bedroom to the room below making that a two bedroomed suite💕

@TheBeauChateau Жыл бұрын

Great idea! We definitely need a more effective trailer. Maybe some day we can get a larger one 👍

@fredscott1199 Жыл бұрын

Hurry guys! I'm having a hard time waiting to see what you are up to!

@lorit3330 Жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel. The videos are really well done, the music is great, the drone shots are wonderful. Very impressive. I hope you will continue to show us your work on the chateau and grounds in your entertaining videos!

@joemarion2284 Жыл бұрын

The lead in your window safe if you use simple precautions. Wash your hands after working with it. it is only harmful if the lead is very very crumbly and it has deteriorated to fine dust, then you would need to wear a face mask. I've work with molten lead and have been tested a number of times and never had a problem. A profession would replace a broken piece the same way you did, by bending back the lead cane, inserting the glass and bending back the cane. Smooth out the cane with a piece of smooth wood, re-solder the corner, putty the glass for a weather seal, add lamp black to color it. You could also add metal rods along the cane line to stiffen the glass and protect the glass from any more bowing. Small wires through the cane will tie the rod to the glass, solder in place and color them as well. If the cane is still malleable, you may not need to replace it, Some tightening, re-putty on a flat surface may do the trick. A lovely window. the weather is its worst enemy. Could protect it to with a clear glass on the outside. It is interesting that it is the one side sagging more so then the other. Does it get more sun. Or is that the side that people use to come in or out. Thanks for the videos.

@silab4191 Жыл бұрын

Those bushes probably placed as a hedge to stop people and animals falling in to the water. It looks like hedge haven't maintained for long time. Hedges are home for many species in wildlife.

@nospin1394 Жыл бұрын

You guys always have great episodes only wish they were longer. That gifted print of your chateau what a nice gesture it had me wondering… do you have any drawings/paintings of it when it was at its full scale size?

@nancytysor7098 Жыл бұрын

Oh, what a lovely Chateau you have...Great music to go with it....Remember you can only fix it one day at a time...Just keep at it.

@jamesromaine4321 Жыл бұрын

Ian & Daphne Love the stained glass. It would be great to see what the secret room was used for. Maybe to hide the valuable. Love the video James

@odulcina Жыл бұрын

I am curious to know if Daphnée learned French when she was young or mostly when she got the chateau. i love to hear her talking in French :) French in my mother’s tongue and we speak French at my home with our kids and neighbours by the way (from Quebec, Canada)

@gailschenk8802 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful little town 🙏🏻

@TheBeauChateau Жыл бұрын

Isn’t it cute?! 😄

@knitsforthesoulpodcast4186 Жыл бұрын

The drone at the end 🤣🤣🤣

@WinterRiverGlampgroundVt05039 Жыл бұрын

I’m laughing about the drone because the same thing happened to me except after mine flew up and hit the tree, it flew down and over really fast, hit me in the head, then flew off into the bushes and broke apart🤣

@rikkibiermann465 Жыл бұрын

That was delightful, Daphney & Ian (?) Rikki Biermann, Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦

@TheBeauChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊

@rigorramos4288 Жыл бұрын

Longer video please…you two are fun to watch! Since I’ve seen you on Stephanie’s channel I binged watch all your past videos and now I’ve caught up…God bless…

@TheBeauChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! We are happy you could join us for the weekly adventures!🥰

@rigorramos4288 Жыл бұрын

@@TheBeauChateau and by the way, I’m watching all the way from the Philippines 🇵🇭! 😀

@stephanieevans6542 Жыл бұрын

You have to love the “one trip wonders”! I too am one, lol

@grammasgardenofideas5081 Жыл бұрын

i had no idea that a drone will fly home when it gets low on battery/. lol. perfect, wonderful

@spiralpython1989 Жыл бұрын

Your lovely updates are a welcome addition to my week. I reckon the sort of secret room was a kids’ ‘secret space’. As a kid, I had a secret attic bedroom, which one accessed via a spiral staircase hidden behind the coats in a (very Narnia inspired) ‘hidden panelled’ closet door… so super cool! If you have children, keep that space as a secret for them.

@TheBeauChateau Жыл бұрын

That is a wonderful idea! 😊 Narnia room for sure!

@presley_yt Жыл бұрын

I literally laughed out loud at this video. Twice. 😂

@gunlindblad6816 Жыл бұрын

Lead is not that poison. Specially if you just do a window! You can get ledpoison if you work with it everyday. But if you spread it in nature it’s no good. You can easy fix that window (but it takes a lot of skill) and have a mask on when you are soldering.

@TheBeauChateau Жыл бұрын

We were extra cautious due to it being such an antique. Just needed a temporary fix since the cold air was a problem. We do want to get better with stained glass since we have so much of it that needs to be fixed

@c.konstantinovna Жыл бұрын

You are what I fall asleep to every single night, I just absolutely love watching everything you all do ❤️

@davelesly1705 Жыл бұрын

The drone... best blooper ever lol

@rhondadean5455 Жыл бұрын

Oh my Lord look down on these two kids for they have an astronomical job ahead of their brave hardworking hearts. Grandfather would be so proud of you two.

@stephanieh.777 Жыл бұрын

Ian's fake out with the thorn bush winning was hilarious! Don't give in!🤣 This hidden room is fascinating - I wonder what the original structure looked like, as that ceiling is one of a grander room.

@philklein5130 Жыл бұрын

I love what you doing with the Chateau have found the the treasure that's hidden in the Chateau

@marymcandrew7667 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if the 'thorny bushes' were Hawthorns? They get beautiful blossoms in spring and red berries the birds love in autumn. It may have been a hedge that over grew, you can let it sprout back up, if it comes back and keep it trimmed? Be careful not to rip too much out too fast in case you lose something that takes a long time to get established. I can't wait to see how the garden comes along, I just love the semi circular terrace in the woods!

@zander8018 Жыл бұрын

The ceilings à la française, tells us that the original room has been cut in half... That ceiling is beautiful btw...

@BTQ410 Жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel and have watched all of your videos. You guys are doing amazing work on your Chateau. Your Grandfather would love what you are doing. I cannot imagine the work. I know how much time I spend on my house which is a tiny fraction of what you guys are dealing with. Thank you for taking us along on your journey. I am really enjoying your journey.

@TheBeauChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Beverly! We are so glad that you’ve found us! We really appreciate your positive feedback and support 🥰 We have some fun project coming up in January, so you have great timing! See you next week 😉

@calireu Жыл бұрын

It would be nice to see the door transformed into a book shelf

@Steve_in_Texas Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing channel, I love watching you guys slowly but surely get the chateau completed - it's going to take a few more years!!! Trees will always need support in the early months anyway, but also, I think the reason the trees started to sag is because you didn't stand on the root ball to push and press it into the ground before covering it - that's a tried and trusted method developed over hundreds of years!!! I will always trust proven history over modern-day science!! Keep up the good work!!! The garden is going to look lovely, but personally, I think you planted the cypress trees too close to the edges!! 🙂

@barbaralamoreaux328 Жыл бұрын

Loved the drone mishap. Made me smile!

@lorahart56 Жыл бұрын

I need a recording of Take Five! What a great piece for such a young person to know. Talented boy.

@happydays1336 Жыл бұрын

If you use fresh bamboo stakes in warmer months they will take root and sprout. Bamboo is usually invasive. Perhaps you could cut a bunch of them and let them dry out over winter so they don't take over your garden. Willow stakes will also root and become invasive.

@monicariske Жыл бұрын

The pile of thorny brambles looking like they are jiggling as you drove the tractor 🤣😂 Brilliant "Is there gold in this room?"👀👀

@LaPrincessa1947 Жыл бұрын

LUV the music (starts 6:55) when you're having that tug of war with the thorn bushes. Love it! Also music when you go to village brocante. Great music. Fun video. Mr. Jimenez is only 14!!! And he plays Dave Brubeck so well! (One of my favorite pieces from Brubeck!).

@vladeckk21 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber - loving this chateau! You have great spirit and charm, and what a worthwhile endeavor!

@artactsound444 Жыл бұрын

Seems like the little room is made inside an original grand room with beautiful ceilings and big windows that perhaps would be fun to recuperate?

@TheBeauChateau Жыл бұрын

The ceilings are definitely connected, but we think it was part of the room between the two master suites because that one has a big fireplace and seems oddly narrow. It would be fun to reconnect then, but it would involve completely removing the master bathroom… maybe we can find an old layout of the building from before the bathrooms were added.

@artactsound444 Жыл бұрын

@@TheBeauChateau Ha! Adding bathrooms to a Château or Palace is allways very very tricky. Something lost, something gained. I'm sure after thoughfull and careful consideration you will find the best solutions without destroying anything beautiful.

@jennistevenson796 Жыл бұрын

Those fencing posts you took out might be better for staking your cypress trees. We planted a few and they got badly chewed by, deer or wild boar. We have now protected them and they have recovered well. Hope yours don’t get chewed

@christina-yp6jy Жыл бұрын

Hi Daphne Hi Ian. Another great video thank you.

@jackieboudreaux6339 Жыл бұрын

Curious what that room in it’s original state was like since the ceiling would make it a primary room

@wimvanmoerbeke Жыл бұрын

Golden expressions when you saw your drone was ok. Rafael has great talents !! Not easy to play in tune and worse with gloves !

@charlottesmith830 Жыл бұрын

😂 the ending…brilliant 👍🏻

@aminakishk6571 Жыл бұрын

Wow M the flavour of the past !

@lyndaking7519 Жыл бұрын

Ian you are so like D’Artagnon from the Three Muskateers

@Taracinablue Жыл бұрын

The drone "blooper" was pretty funny =P

@terrikopke3496 Жыл бұрын

Love, love that stained glass. Where the thorny bushes were looks like a lovely place for a rose garden. So glad you posted today I was hoping to see what you were up to.