PERFECT FRENCH DAYS: FANTASTIC FLORALS AT THE CHATEAU DE CHAUMONT!!!

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3 жыл бұрын

In this new series of perfect day trips from the Chateau de Lalande, I jump in the car and go on an awfully big adventure with Marie, Nati and Philip. We go to the magnificent Chateau de Chaumont sur Loire, which was unusually once owned by both Queen Catherine de Medici and her husband's mistress, Diana de Poitiers! They are hosting a stunning exhibition of Floral Art and Marie asked us all to go along with her, on what turned out to be a perfect French day with friends...
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@briansilkworth5486 3 жыл бұрын

All from different countries having the time of their lives in France. Exactly how the world should work. What fun to watch!

@jillipepper5353 3 жыл бұрын

The chicken should be named Madame Pompador, lots of beautiful gardens.🥰

@nlbhaduri 3 жыл бұрын

jillipepper5353 looks like an Auracana (sp), South American breed which lays bluish green shelled eggs

@letitiahansford307 3 жыл бұрын

The chickens have bustles under their dresses.

@pepper24able 3 жыл бұрын

That is the symbol of The Order Of The Porcupine which was established in the 1300s. So that is one old castle!

@AlanHouser 3 жыл бұрын

Prickly bit of trivia that's right on point. 📍

@worldtravelingwithus 3 жыл бұрын

I thought that was the royal crest of Louis XII

@kjwhitty8820 3 жыл бұрын

You need to light up that beautiful fountain at night!!!

@CateJackson 3 жыл бұрын

If you ever do Lalande tshirts they should read, "I love a dramatic chicken."

@colinbryan333 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely 😂🙋‍♂️

@chasethecat3839 3 жыл бұрын

Ha!!

@CherylSimser 3 жыл бұрын

I recently visited a farm and saw my first chicken with feathered 'feet'. They were simply adorable and their manner of walk was delightful. LaLande now needs feather footed chickens for the chicken village.

@lindaanderson7507 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this outting.

@tkucey8689 3 жыл бұрын

you beat me to it!

@helenbingham9836 3 жыл бұрын

You are so kind Stephanie, letting the girls choose their scarves first.

@campsbaysa 3 жыл бұрын

Like they would dare pick the dragonfly one after her declaration it was her favourite!!!

@seekerjordan680 3 жыл бұрын

I was breathless watching the footage from Catherine De' Medici's room. The bold use of purple and blue and deep pinks suited the history and grace of the room. I couldn't possibly go to a chateau floral exhibition with friends; I would be much like Marie, savoring every small detail in every room to the point where my party abandons me as a lost cause. Thank you for taking us along with you Stephanie

@clicker7019 3 жыл бұрын

That was my favorite exhibit as well!!

@ilenet9911 3 жыл бұрын

Mine too! It was exquisite!

@moiragoldsmith7052 3 жыл бұрын

That was lovely. Thank you. PS. The Library display must be poetry books.....waxing lyrical!😜

@nancyhelgeson9934 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVED every moment of this video!!!! It was almost... almost as good as though I was there with you on this wonderful day and tour!! Thank you so much for taking us with you!

@kimberlymason4974 3 жыл бұрын

You need to find some amazing lighting for outside the Chateau.

@kaihandren9309 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for that amazing trip -- you took us all along to see a true fairytale castle we would never see on our own -- take us along , please .... you enrich our lives with your wonderful friendship ❤

@sharmanhandling5178 3 жыл бұрын

You should get some outdoor lighting for your courtyard so you dont have to come home in the pitch dark

@charleswalker1185 3 жыл бұрын

There is a light sensitive paint that accepts sunlight and the painted things glow...

@charleswalker1185 3 жыл бұрын

Did Leonardo Da Vinci design that chateau?

@christinevr7698 3 жыл бұрын

LaLande should have Hedgehog in Tiara over the mantel.

@philipjanssen 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Tomorrow I’ll ask Steph haha

@carolehanrahan 3 жыл бұрын

Yes please!!!

@Leebearify 3 жыл бұрын

Hedgehog in a dressing gown and tiara. Remember La Lande has the dressing gown Mafia!!

@chasethecat3839 3 жыл бұрын

There is a gentleman in Waco TX who could make it...wish I had money - I would order it for Lelande

@hahna77 3 жыл бұрын

@@chasethecat3839 I've been to his shop, and you're right, he could totally make it. He's so good.

@davidcunningham5422 3 жыл бұрын

Have to say the Floral show was amazing, buts let’s be real - they could have stuck daisy’s in glass jars in any of those rooms and it would have looked unbelievable. A true royal castle! 👍🌸🥂🇨🇦

@hatshepsut8329 3 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic day out! I actually feel like I got to go too. As I recall, having read something recently about the Princess, she was just 16 or 17 when she decided that she must have the chateau and purchased it herself. I am sure she would be so thrilled to see her beloved home being used in the manner that it is these days. Thanks for taking us all along!

@1958pobs 3 жыл бұрын

Another educational and delightful video, I would never have dreamed of seeing such an exhibition. The company was joyful and fun, many thanks Stephanie for making it possible.

@rozannaherring1578 3 жыл бұрын

The hens are Pekin Bantams. I have had them for years. Great characters!

@teresacarle294 3 жыл бұрын

💖 Gorgeous hens. Love their gait.

@rozannaherring1578 3 жыл бұрын

@@teresacarle294 Like ladies wearing a bustle and frilly bloomers!

@probstnatalie 3 жыл бұрын

Those adorable chickens look like bunnies from behind!!! Thank you for sharing these lovely gardens with us :)

@mariadigiovanni1168 3 жыл бұрын

This was an absolutely stellar episode- so very inspirational; a feast for the eyes. The large leaved trees when you first entered the grounds are magnolia trees. They have large fragrant flowers in the spring. They would do well at LaLande. Thank you for this wonderful chapter. What a fun day!

@ta3970 3 жыл бұрын

The sunshine always breaks through an ordinarily bleak day when I get to view your vlogs...

@passplus1 3 жыл бұрын

Stephanie. Thank you so much for taking us all with you on your day out. It was beautiful.

@janetthomas8244 3 жыл бұрын

Just exquisite. It really was a fairy tale castle, and with the addition of the floral art, magnifique!!!

@patpowers2154 3 жыл бұрын

It was great to see Marie out with the beautiful flowers, she's such an artist and you could see the happiness all day on her face.

@pamsmith1674 Жыл бұрын

Ooooooooooooooo I'm thinking somebody did that on their own I'm oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

@pamsmith1674 Жыл бұрын

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Okoooooooooooooooooo

@marjorieguest9497 3 жыл бұрын

You guys make me happy😊 love kat, she’s so funny 😂

@ntakovacj3644 3 жыл бұрын

I had to Print Screen so many times! This is gorgeous -- I know I'll be watching this again and more than twice.

@lindah.453 3 жыл бұрын

I did the exact same thing!!

@chasethecat3839 3 жыл бұрын

Me three lol. Just stunning arrangement s

@paulalusk5586 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful! The flowers, castle, grounds. Thank you for taking us along.

@jackiemurphy838 3 жыл бұрын

Please include Kat more, she’s hilarious 😂

@lisaglynn3121 3 жыл бұрын

She sure is! She cracks me up all the time! Love her!

@schultzbarb Жыл бұрын

Marie is absolutely annoying!

@lisaakinlabi 3 жыл бұрын

Lalande needs outdoor lighting to brighten the outside at night as well - I think it's just as beautiful as any chateau.

@MrPrentissDJones 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us on an adventure this Sunday! Beautiful floral display 💐

@hopediamond214 3 жыл бұрын

High quality vlog. Thanks so much Stephanie.

@carolehanrahan 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this vlog!!!! I loved the drive there, the stop sign was hilarious, the running commentary of your thoughts on the gardens on the way in and then the magical displays within the chateau which were stunning. I feel like I deserved a coffee and some cake after watching. Thanks again for so much fun, education, beauty and laughter. Much love to you all.

@lisaglynn3121 3 жыл бұрын

The trees are Magnolias! What a Beautiful outing. One day I’ll go to Europe!

@chasethecat3839 3 жыл бұрын

TY...Loved them

@davidnicholson6406 3 жыл бұрын

The magnolia have Large white flowers that smell beautiful in June in the southern US.

@teresacarle294 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidnicholson6406 💖Yes, have one in my front yard in 🌞SoCalifornia. It makes me very happy to gaze at it year round. The creamy white flowers are spectacular, and their scent is wonderfully sweet. This year (as a result of all our rain last Winter & Spring) we have red berries on it too. ☮💛🌼

@shelovesitaly 3 жыл бұрын

Such beauty...the flowers and the food! I especially "swooned" over the flower arrangement atop the piano and then cascading down onto the floor....so much talent and creativity.

@cate4338 3 жыл бұрын

loved the fact that Isabelle was part of the chat ... I assume things have gotten a little worse since her last outing with Stephanie - as fit and healthy as Isabelle appears to be, you can't be too careful.

@jocelynholmquist7544 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful vlog loved seeing the gardens and flowers thank you so much for taking the time to do this wonderful vlog🌻🙏🏼💐

@zant.4852 3 жыл бұрын

Why I have always adored La Belle France; Beauty is Queen, Beauty in all her forms

@TheBTG88 3 жыл бұрын

Spring Trip idea - Claude Monet's garden in Giverny.

@ramonaduffey5016 3 жыл бұрын

It was so wonderful to see Marie so happy being inspired by the day out. She seems to work very hard and is a lovely young personality I love to watch develop.

@heidihalderman1118 3 жыл бұрын

In San Francisco at the de Young Art Museum they set up a show called Blooms to Art. My boss took use several times to see it on opening night. At the time it was the original museum built probably in the early twentieth century. Many rooms set with paintings, sculptures and furniture. It was amazing. Two years ago I finally got my trip to Paris. We made a large loop out of Paris through Rouen, to hon fleur, to Caan, to Mont St Michel (bucket list for me). Then hell bent for the Loire River chateaux. We chose Chenonceau and Chambord . It was Easter week and Chenonceau was decorated withe the most glorious floral displays. We had two weeks. It was nowhere near enough time.

@FrugalOverFifty 3 жыл бұрын

This is really emotional for me to watch - thank you for sharing this. We visit family twice a year, and they live in a place with gardens and galleries and exhibitions. We love going together and we plan our trips around these exact kinds of outings. It's been so sad not to be able to travel safely (we're in the US). Thank you for bringing me the feeling of being with family in beautiful surroundings. ❤️

@francesaggarwal22 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this very late at night, and so as not to disturb sleeping people in the house , I turned down the sound to very low and put on the captions. I highly recommend this. It will add to your enjoyment. So hilarious! The Princess in the portrait was described as "a rich ass". Marie was called, Marley, Maddie, Maggie. Phillip was "fill up guy". The mistakes are a hoot. One place name became "peasants ass". 😁 Did I really read "dramatic chicken" or was that the crazy subtitles? 😂

@TheBTG88 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe try using earphones?

@clicker7019 3 жыл бұрын

That is hilarious! My husband is asleep next to me so I quickly turned the music down when it would come on and then I'd turn it back up to hear Stephanie.

@marymcandrew7667 3 жыл бұрын

your comment made me laugh aloud! haha, thanks!

@francesaggarwal22 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBTG88 good idea! However the subtitles are so funny I might continue with them😁

@eili8806 3 жыл бұрын

That is fab! :-D You are making me giggle here, I've got to try this.

@eileeng2492 3 жыл бұрын

Stephanie, I love to explore with you. You bring it all to life. You need to do a series around the world for Netflix

@nancycowan6109 3 жыл бұрын

What beautiful fun! But really, if France actually has a Don’t Stop Me Now stop sign, then I must learn French right away and leave Minnesota. ❤️ (My first grade teacher told me 62 years ago that pink and red NEVER went together. I was heartbroken because I thought they were so beautiful. They continue to give me great pleasure.) 💕❣️

@lianegordon971 3 жыл бұрын

I know right - that stop sign! All I could think of is - if I tell the kids at school, one of them will paint our one stop sign that we have in town! Then they will get knicked for it by the police and they will say - but Mrs Gordon (our teacher) told us all about it so it was her fault. I will be like don't blame me - blame the French they did it first. All I can think of is all these stop signs around the world getting the 'Queen' treatment now. What a hoot.

@jomcgee6094 3 жыл бұрын

OH...MY...GOSH! This was absolutely fabulous!!!!

@patdowney4984 3 жыл бұрын

It was so good to go on a journey with you all and see all the beautiful flowers and the Magnificent Castle .as some one who is house bound .this has really made my day x

@donnafitzgerald4203 3 жыл бұрын

That was so awesome to see...I agree with Christine VR...a Hedgehog in a Tiara is needed at LaLande.

@joycesmith1270 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that was so mush fun, I love the gardens the castle and to top it off with good food and company. Thank you so mush for taking me along.

@dorisdanielsen3296 3 жыл бұрын

The sumptuosness, the inspiration! I was completely carried away.

@vivianericasmith4716 3 жыл бұрын

You expressed my thoughts as well. A little escape.

@claireloving8973 3 жыл бұрын

Really felt like I was on a lovely day out with you, just perfect....thank you xx

@loralechmanick333 3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite!!! Such beauty! Thank you for introducing me to France. I had no idea!!!!🥰

@Timhey0912 3 жыл бұрын

So very beautiful, It was almost, as if I was there! Thank You, Thank You!

@maggiegray1698 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best blogs you've done. Amazzzzzzing.

@petajackson3305 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful episode, interesting and calming. The large leaf was an elephant ear - in Zimbabwe the locals sometimes use the leaves as umbrellas in the rainy season ! LaLande should be just as proud of itself - it is an equally exquisite Chateau ! Thanks for the great ‘day trip ‘. X

@iggle6448 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I saw those and immediately thought, 'Look just like elephants ears!!'. Even thought I am clueless about plant names and have never been to Africa! Wonderful that they grow in northern climes.

@bredaswitzer1948 3 жыл бұрын

What a great day out,its great to see nati joining you and taking a break from behind the desk😃what an amazing place, the gardens, the chateau with all the different designs of flowers, beautiful and best of all mari really enjoyed herself 🤗🤗well done guys👏👏

@lesleyfreedman9723 3 жыл бұрын

What a great day out of Lalande... so nice and a great dinner... ! Selmar quite often joined you, it seems before Phillipe came along... missing Selmar, he is a great part of Lalande!x

@raffaellavitiello1762 3 жыл бұрын

Yes we all feel Selmar has been put aside somehow . Make me sad, maybe he is on Holiday, or maybe he was getting too popular!

@teresacarle294 3 жыл бұрын

🤔It is as simple as Selmar is busy or off on some weekend trip with Diesal. 😆It is absolutely ridiculous to suggest he's not appearing in vlogs bcos his popularity over-powers or over-shadows anyone. No one is that shallow on this channel. If anything, Stephanie knows his popularity helps increase viewership.

@markusneumann146 3 жыл бұрын

I am a florist. So this very episode was only for me I guess. Thank you!

@brendacard1447 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I love this so much! Looks like a fantastically fun day.

@dina5295 3 жыл бұрын

I think that the chickens may be Millefleur Pekin Bantams 🤔 That is my guess 😊 Loved touring the gardens and castles with ya’ll! It means so much to be able to see such beautiful places in France ✨🏰✨

@nickyrouse6356 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this weeks Vlog. Beautiful and stunning! Each week keeps getting better.

@maureenchadwick5458 3 жыл бұрын

Another lovely place in France chickens as well.

@cynthialuna5786 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lovely trip. I truly enjoyed it. Loved all the flowers. Just beautiful. God bless all.

@rose-marie7351 3 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍😍😍 just wow! Grandiose chateau and florals exposition! And These chickens are just perfect for LaLande! 💕 love seeing the four of you together and Stephanie you look great! That outfit was just perfect for that outing! 💖

@lisamarutz9772 3 жыл бұрын

What a day the four of you had, thank you for taking us along🧡🍁🧡

@mychristmasemporium5927 3 жыл бұрын

Love the pink /purple dangling flowers and the rose hips

@pratherlara5321 2 жыл бұрын

" I love a dramatic chicken"!!!! That was the funnest day ever, the four of you are hilarious! The flower art was amazing

@WillowTreePottery 3 жыл бұрын

What an incredible journey. I am making sous vide tenderloin for supper and when you cut into your beef my pot was smelling lovely and I thought I had "smellivision" , it looked delicious.

@seanreynolds516 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Red Hills Jamaica.

@eileenmurchland9602 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing - the castle, grounds and florals are stunning!

@claudine1928 10 ай бұрын

Beautifull flowers, lovely vlog, watching them again, is a plessure!

@rhondathomas7952 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thank you for sharing this stunning day!!! 🥰

@maryschlotter108 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, as a floral designer and a gardener this was so lovely, not being able to travel now this was food for my soul.I share in Maries delight seeing all the florals. The courtyard was an inspiration for sure for Lalande with the gardens along the foundation.. Merci!

@endeavouringit 3 жыл бұрын

Yum, love the look of all that food, especially creme brûlée

@lynnpetti3817 3 жыл бұрын

This was spectacular. The gardens (swoon) and flowers (gasp) were beyond words. Very inspiring. Merci beaucoup.

@oliveappleby8672 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning flowers and setting......overload of colour.💐💐🍁🍂💋. Joy and love to you all. 💖

@huar1833 3 жыл бұрын

Photography, music, video editing, commentaries...everything was perfect to bring out the beauty of this place. Thank you!

@robertbuckler9103 3 жыл бұрын

The florals are breathtaking!

@suefrantom6355 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place. LaLande can look just as beautiful if not better with all the imagination you guys have, can’t wait. X

@maryallen6334 3 жыл бұрын

So lovely to see some things I would probably never see in this lifetime. I am really grateful that you all shared your day.

@christineh5790 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Philip! 👏 I’m so glad you ignored the calls to move on and stopped to photograph those beautiful trees and flowers. I thought they and the trees after that were SO gorgeous that I took a screenshot of them! The contrast of those trees in their Autumn colours was absolutely glorious! 🍂🍁💖

@lisacompton3913 3 жыл бұрын

That was the most inspirational vlog, thankyou Marie for suggesting the outing. I've been under the most stressful mental Fatigue, but after watching all you beautiful people I immediately went outside into my garden and felt the weight of my shoulders lighten to a feather. Keep up the love in your household community because there is nothing more important.

@angelagalloway5275 3 жыл бұрын

Omg the best castle I've ever seen wow

@ilovejewelyn 3 жыл бұрын

Loved that you referenced the YSL garden in Marrakech... I’ve been there and the blue in Marrakech is a lot richer. I love the blue in that garden I took of photo of me again that blue. Thank you for sharing such a gem of a castle. That group dinner looked amazing! I’m all for a secret garden 💚

@martinwright4125 3 жыл бұрын

a most beautiful study of form, composition, color, and subtleness. there is so much to take in here. the use of fresh w/ dried, sticks w/ reeds, springer-rye w/ moss...really nice outing. the colors are so pleasing, as are the many textures in the compositions. thanks for sharing these kinds of outings. there are many out here who use your outings as teaching in the real world experience. thank you.

@paulageller1740 3 жыл бұрын

Stephanie, I have to thank you for showing us such beautiful and historic surroundings. Being disabled and needing a walker to get around, I travel vicariously through other people. You have opened my eyes to the beauty of France. Thank you

@sarahburton3110 2 жыл бұрын

Love rewatching the older videos. ⭐️💚

@christophemeathrel508 3 жыл бұрын

Imaginative floral explosion in a chateau. Superb presentations, so now I will be looking for those ‘mentioned in dispatches’ display changes. Next up, Marie with attitude! Colour my fountain and stables.

@denizberlin9441 3 жыл бұрын

Ohhh i still remember my trip to Chaumont during my Loire Valley Tour ❤️

@emilymln 3 жыл бұрын

at the beginning you asked what trees were those, they are Magnolia trees.

@vintagemaison3553 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, definitely magnolias. I have an enormous magnolia in my courtyard which my neighbour tells me is over 200 years old.

@nlbhaduri 3 жыл бұрын

Magnolia grandiflora, possibly

@Phalaenopsisify 3 жыл бұрын

Magnolia grandiflora :)

@chazikins 3 жыл бұрын

Magnolias are such dirty trees...they never stop dropping leaves

@ishara_priestess 3 жыл бұрын

The magnolias that grow in the southern US can grow to be enormous in size, and their blooms smell like lemony heaven. If you plant elephant ears, give them plenty of sun and tons of water. My grandparents used to have elephant ears planted where the washing machine drained and they were quite happy, and grew as tall as the roof with 3 foot leaves. They will also make a huge flower.

@lorrainegatzke1048 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful garden 💖

@ehpeachylove 3 жыл бұрын

This was the most beautiful presentation of flowers and the castle is stunning. Gardens with hidden areas to sit and meditate a very nice idea. Thank you for sharing this lovely day with us. 😘

@dttttt 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, I had to research and read all up on Queen Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers after watching Stephanie's last video about this chateau. Talk about drama!!

@worldtravelingwithus 3 жыл бұрын

I know that someone else commented about the porcupine being the symbol of the order of the porcupine, however this crest is for Louis XII. It was added when he and Anne de Bretagne moved to the castle. He added his crest to the western side of the Renaissance wing and to several rooms inside the chateau.

@worldtravelingwithus 3 жыл бұрын

@Summer Hope We can’t expect her to know everything...lol. She definitely is one of the most intelligent vloggers I watch. Her use of the English language is mesmerizing. She is so eloquent and vivid. You can just picture everything she is describing without even having to have your eyes on the screen.

@peterwhite9261 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing castle, gardens and exhibition. I love how they used the food and wood and branches in the arrangements. Just absolutely stunning. I would probably be escorted out or locked in because I would definitely take a long time.

@marjoleint3592 3 жыл бұрын

This really was a feast for the eyes. I miss going to castles,musea etc now we’re in a ‘lockdown light’ in the Netherlands. So I enjoyed this video so, so much and will watch it over again. I also watch the ‘chic-assignments’ from the Daily Connoisseur (here on youtube). Every month there is an assignment to listen to a classical composer or read a beautiful poem or something like that. I really like to sharpen myself with it and enjoy the culture, art and music as much as possible. Sunday’s at the Chateau are surely helping with that 🧡🧡 Thank you Stephanie!

@margaretrosin7853 3 жыл бұрын

Those chickens are bantams; they stay smaller and lay small eggs, but have such a pretty shape and beautiful plumage. And make great mama’s. That castle! What a trip that was. 😊