PRIVATE TOUR! SECRETS of Antique CERAMICS (Delft, Faience & Majolica) w

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Chateau Love | Life in Paris and a French Castle

Жыл бұрын

For 1000 years, artists have created masterworks with tin-glazed earthenware, though its European heyday was the Renaissance era. Delft, Faience & Majolica are just some of the names used to describe this rare art form. What exactly is it and how is it made? With our friends Stephanie Jarvis & Philip Janssen from ‪@TheChateauDiaries‬ , we visit the atelier of France's oldest Ceramic Master, Michel Boillot, and step back in time for a private tour of his exceptional atelier, garden and home. We even see him paint a tile before our eyes! Will he allow us to buy some of his treasures? Meet good friend and fellow chatelaine Anne as we attempt our own masterpieces at home, including an effort to create Delft-style tiles using more modern techniques. Will we succeed?
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ABOUT US:
Hello! I’m Vivienne, the châtelaine of a small 19th century neo-Renaissance castle in the Loire Valley of France, which I share with my delightful (and wonderfully funny!) husband, Simon, our daughter, and -whenever possible- lovely friends and family.
This is not our first chateau! 23 years ago, we bought a much larger castle nearby, which we loved with all our hearts. However, nearly 2 decades, many happy memories, countless renovations, and several small fortunes later, we made the very difficult, empty-nesting decision to downsize. With great luck and perseverance, we found our current petit château, which we are now decorating and updating with love, humour, comfort, and -of course- antiques and art!
We adore France and its many unique facets: its people, culture, landscapes, wine, food, art, and history. We also love being surrounded by châteaux, both public and private, which we can explore together! After 20 years here, we have learned many things about living in France, renovating châteaux, and appreciating the extraordinary riches surrounding us. We originally decided to make these videos as a way to share our lives with our loved ones worldwide during the pandemic lockdowns. However, we soon realised that many others are at home alone, and it is our privilege to open our home to you, our new friends. We hope you will join us on our adventures in this exceptional location, and we look forward to sharing a little Château Love!
Links
@Chateau Love
Instagram - / chateauloveofficial
Facebook: Chateau Love
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@agnieszkagawel7576 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this amazing experience with us, love the artists and their work. Also, all your family is so lovely, as well as your chateau, places and people that you present. Vivian your smile is so warm and charming. I wish you all all the best and please keep making those wonderful videos for us❤

@MaryEllen_of_OBX Жыл бұрын

This is why I enjoy watching channels like this, because I get to see into French life in a way I couldn't if I just visited. Thank you for filming this tour. It's so good to have this man's voice and movement recorded for future generations to look back on.

@virginiawestcot3111 Жыл бұрын

What an absolutely amazing tribute to such an incredible artist. His heart is in every painting. Thank you for such a delightful tour of his studio and a wonderful glimpse into his life ❤️ ♥️

@risalangdon9883 Жыл бұрын

Vivian, that gentleman is such an absolute treasure!!! So glad you were able to visit with him & document part of his life's work! WOW, he will have definitely left his mark on that whole small town with all his artwork throughout it! Just extraordinary & wonderful!

@CathyMiller0711 Жыл бұрын

What a tour! That gentleman is from another era. It was so cool to see all those fascinating spaces and his art. The treasures you got were so special.

@toddmurphy523 Жыл бұрын

The wig holders are masterpieces. And you pointed out to Stephanie (in a previous episode) about the tortoise faience having so many individual miniature paintings on the shell....what a bargain!

@carolweaver3269 Жыл бұрын

Could never explain how humbling this vlog is to me. This visit with such an artist, who was able and willing to spend his time with the four of you and allow all of us be part of the experience of watching a master at work. Words cannot capture how much this meant. I had to show this to my husband. He and I always loved jaunts like this and this one is more special than probably any we have had, and only wish w would have been with you, but at least this opportunity, all because of your willingness to let us share with you. Cannot say thank you enough!

@barbaramurray4191 Жыл бұрын

That was just the most wonderful vlog ever.

@metropcs7560 Жыл бұрын

Oh Vivienne, I am so humbled to be able to see all of this treasure in one person. Thank you and Simon. I love creating ceramics myself from school as a child. Thank you for sharing this!!!

@kellyhawes9293 Жыл бұрын

What an incredible honor to spend time with such a talented man. And to bring home some of his finest work!❤

@lynnstarr8573 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see a porcelain painting demonstration!

@ljpeach5093 Жыл бұрын

What truly delightful gentleman, he's treasure!

@belescli Жыл бұрын

This was such a magical visit of history, luckily still present today. Thank you for sharing Master Michel Boillot's art and stories. What a moment to remember!

@lawrencebaker2318 Жыл бұрын

M. Boillot is a national treasure! Make that international, thanks to you! I am deeply honored that you took us along on this magical journey. Both of your tiles turned out lovely! Of course, I bet most of us would love to see your friend's chateau and mill!

@carlak9424 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this most delightful day with us! I have loved and collected Faience, Majolica for years. In this modern world, of mass produced everything by machines, it’s so Important to keep the true Artisans and History of their origins and techniques. My heart longs for the old world artisanal traditions. I lived in France on and off for 7 yrs. My fiancé was from L’Hay Les Roses . I truly love your channel and your real and passionate personality. 🙏🏻

@laurag.2148 Жыл бұрын

What an incredible interview and display of such a talented artists! Vivienne, you are so talented in so many ways! This is posterity! Thank you for allowing us into your wonderful world! ❤️🇨🇦

@susans707 Жыл бұрын

I feel so privileged to watch this on so many levels. The lovely music, you and your friend painting, the beautiful table settings, and the presentations. You take us to a lovely small town with such an interesting and talented artist. The beauty of France fills my heart. You... so talented in your own right and generous to share with us. Thank you!

@candydonnelly7543 Жыл бұрын

What a magical day, thank you for sharing. Not only was the art magnificent but traveling back in time was heartfelt.

@LitHouseTieDye Жыл бұрын

Thank-you so much for sharing this treasure of a man with us all. His beautiful world that time forgot is truly magical and enlivening. There is just something about an old artist that fills the soul with wonder. I could sit in there and talk with him for hours. The fact that you all are so obviously as smitten with him as I am makes me very happy. I wish everyone would find these treasured people in their own world and share their stories while we still can. Thanks again. I had to come over from @ChateauDiaries to see the rest of this story. I'm so glad I did. I can make room for one more Chateau vlog when it's this delightful.