The Self-Sufficient Chateau Estate

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The Chronicles of Chateau de Rosieres

Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to run a chateau without relying on outside income such as weddings, bed and breakfast or corporate events? Today we show you how we're using ancient knowledge and modern technology to create a financially and environmentally-sustainable chateau estate. We also make a big announcement about how we're going to continue on our journey so watch through to the end!
We are Marc, Amy, Clement and Juliette, a French-English family restoring a 33 room medieval chateau and huge estate in southern France. Follow our award-winning, historically-sensitive restorations and our journey towards self-sufficiency and sustainability, with plenty of laughter along the way.
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@tiffanychappel6294 Жыл бұрын

I was, originally, following for the historic buildings, but now I am just as interested in your historical and ecological plans for the estate! Wow!

@Marilinaa Жыл бұрын

This video was a 10/10 in terms of production values, editing, story telling and filming. Just wow!

@Chroniclesofrosieres Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We worked hard on it. But strangely it’s not performing at all well. 🤷‍♀️

@Marilinaa Жыл бұрын

@The Great Chateau Restoration Project That is so weird. I think it is one of your best videos. I used to make videos and had a brand strategy company. Maybe the shift in tone was a surprise. Don't give up.

@SchalkP100 Жыл бұрын

Don't worry, it will grow. I am a great fan of your channel 😊

@debpate9405 Жыл бұрын

I hope youre keeping good notes on this for YOUR BOOK explaining self sufficiency. Another source of income for you. ❤

@zoecooper6436 Жыл бұрын

You're both amazing people and I can't believe you've only got just under 32,000 subscribers : ( I find your vlogs highly entertaining and informative, your children and animals are adorable so what's not to like! Looking forward to the big announcement in the near future

@Chroniclesofrosieres Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And this video is performing worse than almost any so far. I just don’t know what we do wrong! By the way the announcement was in the video linked at the end of this one! It’s a new channel we’ve launched to cover the creation and restoration of the gardens!

@kathyevans2968 Жыл бұрын

I often think the same!

@michaelschwaiger8071 Жыл бұрын

I like the quick paced style of the video. The message is spot on 👍

@johnsmithmaps Жыл бұрын

Love it when a plan starts to come together ...👍🙂

@jmk1962 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating that you are going to be self sufficient. Don't know how you manage to get so much done with 2 young children.

@sharongreen6334 Жыл бұрын

So amazing to find out more about your plans for an eco-efficient chateau … I watch many ‘chateau’ channels but your content is so different and it’s fascinating to see how you ensure the chateau is able to be maintained and thrive. I love the slick production values too, with you both on camera 🥰

@alanseviour7346 Жыл бұрын

I think you are both very brave to take on a big project like this. Good luck and keep healthy

@Bettyspannphoto Жыл бұрын

Fed FF f

@dennisswan4982 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your far-sighted ecological ideas! Wish more people were like you two.

@ShineKelly Жыл бұрын

Wow guys! I have been quietly watching since you started the channel and I am so, so proud of you!!! This must really feel like you are getting somewhere with everything now. What a lot of security you must feel from your self sustainability plan. Really well done!

@Chroniclesofrosieres Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@karentillotson9772 Жыл бұрын

Someone mentioned that you put your journey and self sustainability into a book. I love that idea. Especially if it has the history and pictures included.

@nicolecouture4514 Жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome!! You are so knowledgeable and interesting. ❤

@veronicarunge2241 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating insight - great to hear how you have and are planning for self sustainability at the chateau. Thank you for sharing from Australia.

@marilynwade9448 Жыл бұрын

So amazing. So excited to following all your goals. I had no idea how massive your projects are

@ChelseaBee Жыл бұрын

Wow, guys. This is a great video! The pacing and format really showed off your information well and allowed your personalities to shine. Good mix of scripting and off the cuff.

@lauriemattingly2699 Жыл бұрын

This is such a fascinating approach and I love especially Marc’s passion for studying all the history of sustainability applying all the things he learns! Great vlog!❤

@tonivalenzuela8274 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting vlog. The heating system is a marvel. Great vlog.

@janeblandford852 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information on your self sustainability.....very impressive!! I really enjoy your channel as it is so positive and uplifting!!

@kathyvick2710 Жыл бұрын

You 2 are so cute and work so well together. Kudos to your ecological plan for the chateau and property. You aren’t just thinking about your property now…you’re investing in its future, especially for your children. 🥰 What a big undertaking! I will definitely subscribe to your new channel! 🍷😉🙏

@ingridhendy5922 Жыл бұрын

Juliette is such a scene stealer

@srigging Жыл бұрын

Impressive accomplishments already! We love to see your progress & we will keep watching ❤

@elisabeth6108 Жыл бұрын

Your grand plans are fascinating and impressive; so many interlinking pieces to both honor the history of the estate and reinterpret it for future sustainability. You certainly have the knowledge and drive to succeed and I look forward to following your progress.

@nicolebouchez5307 Жыл бұрын

What a nice introduction to you management philosophy and the practicalities of the estate

@lynettepacella9880 Жыл бұрын

So awesome I love your approach and very interesting! The stone walls are stunning! I’m very excited to come along!😊

@barblallier9413 Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant idea, to have a seperate channel for other projects! Im really impressed with your resourcefulness and fortitude! Hopefully you get more subscribers when they learn of all your great alternative ideas for becoming self-sufficient! Good for you! As a 70 yr old great grandma from the USA, I find it appalling how wasteful weve become here. I'm like the only one in a huge family who recycles everything, and have for yrs. And try to live without plastic, almost impossible but im making headway! Very happy for this most informative video,,brilliant ❤😊 Esp love the wood-chipping furnace, wow. Never heard of that before.

@hmeyers5114 Жыл бұрын

I'm a bit younger than you and also from a large family - and I'm the only one that reuses, recycles, and buys carefully. What will happen when we are gone? I hope there is a reincarnation of the sustainable lifestyle we looked toward in the 1960s and 1970s. Remember The Whole Earth Catalog? I remember making water-heated solar panels in high school...

@barblallier9413 Жыл бұрын

@H Meyers I just hope it's by choice and not being the only way to survive because of lack of resources. If there is a depression, many wouldn't survive.

@barblallier9413 Жыл бұрын

@H Meyers I am gonna Google that catalog,,don't remember that!

@Romaneeplaysmm2 Жыл бұрын

That was brilliant, I’d love a chateau , but the thoughts of having to do weddings and the like fills me with horror. To have a chateau and be self sufficient is my dream ❤❤love you guys and your beautiful babies xx

@maurafleming4274 Жыл бұрын

You are doing an amazing amount of work on your estate. Well done both of you and the very best of luck.

@kandplamb Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the way you laid out your goals and how you’re planning to get there. Excellent video.

@MaryEllen_of_OBX Жыл бұрын

What a charming, adorable, and funny video! I thoroughly enjoyed it! One of my favorite parts was when Amy was sitting on the tank talking to Marc in the tank. Amy you looked so cute! Many more Fab moments too.

@michellenithuama4717 Жыл бұрын

Great video! What an interesting project. An amazing feat.

@sallyscanlan7269 Жыл бұрын

This has been one of the best vlogs, so informative. I love your whole echo's, the history of self sustainability is so impressive and fascinating, it is a passion of mine, but I do it in a much smaller scale. You have worked so hard and we can now see everything coming together. I would love to visit you one day, and get my hands dirty, do you have a volunteers program? Following your journey, watching your family grow, is a highlight, can't wait to watch your new channel. love from Australia.

@zat6442 Жыл бұрын

Your heating system is awesome !

@coleenwhite1634 Жыл бұрын

You are both amazing.

@chappellroseholt5740 Жыл бұрын

Good afternoon from the SF Bay Area. Loved this video, you two were really focussed, informative, and charming. What a project. I'm looking forward to more tile videos, too. I have not seen the wonderful door and window grates you were sitting in front of, and the last shot of you going up the path was new to me, too. Very fine, Marc & Amy, keep it up, be well. Love to all.

@ninajacobs6277 Жыл бұрын

Look into mount Vernon in Virginia. The home of George Washington our first president he ran a plantation on all sustainability for his family and 317 slaves(😢) and hundreds of visitors a year. Genius of a man.

@lorriehall7243 Жыл бұрын

So interesting,and an enjoyable video

@peggyhurrell4969 Жыл бұрын

Well done! Found this very interesting!

@littlebird585 Жыл бұрын

What a great video!! Thank you for sharing the plan.

@Jasmijn25 Жыл бұрын

2 smart people who I really admire, reading about the past isn't a thing people want to do, but even when life changed, the way to go is be self sustainable, especially on such a large estate. But most people do not have castle, chateau or mansion And you having water is like I already said once: its like having gold. Can't wait to hop by some day in the future on our way to the Ardeche.

@jpfloru8669 Жыл бұрын

BY FAR the most insightful video I have EVER seen on any chateau channel. Now I want to do it too!

@Marilinaa Жыл бұрын

I totally agree

@patriciabrawner3717 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video wishing you the best.

@joanrush9699 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful journey and family!

@elizabethwofford5921 Жыл бұрын

You have fantastic & interesting plans! I love hearing about it!

@JB-hg1em Жыл бұрын

Whaou !! love it all and looking forward to seeing more. Thank you for sharing your vision.

@CrazyArtistLady Жыл бұрын

🎉 Finally Made it for live and or premier 🎉 You guys are awesome ❤

@okienana11 Жыл бұрын

There is a resort in Italy that has become 100% self sufficient like you. I am so excited for you, this is fascinating. I know you will accomplish this self sufficiently.

@meanwhileinindiana8107 Жыл бұрын

I would love to have this book. Translated into English!

@maureenabray7660 Жыл бұрын

You have so many great plans for your futures. I'm cheering on every one of those projects and plans. I'm waiting to hear more about your new channel. Thanks for a great video as always.

@Chroniclesofrosieres Жыл бұрын

Did you find the new channel? It should have linked through to it. The Lost Gardens of Chateau de Rosières

@barbarawatson1667 Жыл бұрын

So much respect for you both, I know you will succeed.

@wendygrimwood8122 Жыл бұрын

Love what you are doing

@lisaakinlabi Жыл бұрын

Simply awesome - a great direction for any rural estate, whether it is a chateau or not, to move forward. Initially a huge undertaking but the research you are doing is really great supportive information to make the tasks go smoothly. Other cultures have many self sufficient ideas that can be undertaken as an addition to your intention to be environmentally-sustainable. Bravo for taking this on.

@zpoppy1 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this

@maggieedberg574 Жыл бұрын

Excellent 👌

@annetteenchelmaier2474 Жыл бұрын

Well done Amy and Mark. This was so interesting to hear. You’re both very intelligent and are using your brains well in finding ways to run your estate well. 11:18

@t.n.9720 Жыл бұрын

I’m ready 😀

@nancyweems5270 Жыл бұрын

Well done,history teaches everything

@deborahleclair6173 Жыл бұрын

Again, very interesting, clever solutions🥇🧠🧠🧠. You are always smiling but it is also a lot of work for you🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧. Toujours des commentaires intelligents, des perspectives hyper réfléchies🌲🌲🌲 et indispensables👋👋 pour l'avenir de vos enfants. On doit tous trouver nos solutions 💯💯💯

@daynight4902 Жыл бұрын

WOW, BEST WISHES TO YOU

@pdq5465 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel. I too am baffled as to why you don’t have more subscribers. You are both such fun, knowledgeable & enthusiastic people. Your children are adorable additions to the fun of watching your videos. Your plans and efforts are great to listen to & to watch. And the quality of your videos is excellent. I hope that you continue to produce these videos, though I understand that they add to your workload. I really want to be able to continue to watch your plans come to fruition and to watch your beautiful children grow up. Good luck from the Toronto area of Canada 🍀🤞🇨🇦

@louistorcello3525 Жыл бұрын

I would say your best ever video. The ethos of natural management and using the estate to help itself is refreshing. Seeing so many chateaus try to run as hotels, B&B's and event venues is fine, however your holistic view is fantastic and should be commended. I look forward to watching you go forward with these ideals and believe you are building something very special for your children.

@nathaliebourre3578 Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing presentation to quickly encapsulate what you are both working toward! Your new-past inspired approach is undoubtedly the way forward to keep your estate alive and thriving and I would say that even on much more humble scales, it will certainly inspire people to think about what is available to them. From North Yorkshire to l’Ardèche, sending you plenty of encouragement !

@kaz3bears Жыл бұрын

Gosh! I can see you have been so busy don’t know how you do it with two little children. You must have good work ethic. I have been minding my granddaughter and she has just started childcare, poor baby has become a germ factory so we have all been getting the bugs as well. All the best they do grow up and we can only do our best❤

@robertbarnes8327 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating historical episode... yet it also just makes so much 'modern' sense to simply use the resources that are already available to you! Your Chateau Estate is truly blessed with so many of these. Can't wait to see how you harvest these in an environmentally responsible way. I can tell you from my own experience (even in the suburbs of a big city) that my previously unused roof area is now providing for free (after PV installation costs, of course) nearly 2X the total annual energy used by my household of four energy hungry people. ie: I get credit from the power company! Soon, an EV will soak up some of that extra capacity as I will further reduce costs by eliminating my weekly petrol bills too! On a property like yours.... the sky is the limit.

@grammasgardenofideas5081 Жыл бұрын

yes oh yes. fantastic. thanks for sharing your comprehensive vision of self sufficiency

@cyndiamontgomery6524 Жыл бұрын

My husband and I watch you faithfully. He wishes he could come help Marc because they seem to think alike & would probably work very well together! You have obviously put a lot of thought into the planning of your systems, and it’s quite fascinating to get glimpses into what you’ve done so far. I find your videos so much more realistic than many others out there, and you deserve great success. I love seeing Clemente and Juliette as they are growing. Clemente was such a little guy when we began watching. Is he more like his dad, or you? And Juliette has teeth and a beautiful smile! She’s so adorable! Keep on producing videos as you are able, and don’t rob yourself of joy by comparing yours to others.

@Chroniclesofrosieres Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words x

@deborahelmore5554 Жыл бұрын

Excellent❤

@janetmackinnon3411 Жыл бұрын

I like your intro!

@Karen-us3xf Жыл бұрын

Watching you both has made me smile. Apart from your dedication and enthusiasm for a sustainable life. It is wonderful to see such love and laughter. You truly are a joy to watch. I wish you continued happiness and success in everything you do. Happy Saturday from Canada. 😊

@amish-landchateau Жыл бұрын

Love this!!

@potterkelly487 Жыл бұрын

Four videos I have watched about your estate today, great day! Love what you are doing and the plans for future living. 🇨🇦❤️❤️

@kandplamb Жыл бұрын

Well done!

@celinaderose Жыл бұрын

Beautiful presentation, you are both doing amazing job, very exciting plans for the future. All the best ❤️

@daisyrosario3438 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video you guys!❤

@greenb5716 Жыл бұрын

Well done and hearing all the grand plans are so exciting. Cannot wait for the new channel content. 😂❤

@jeanettesantarelli1795 Жыл бұрын

Bravo!!!! I am impressed and support where you are going. Good on you!

@stephaniegaromon3244 Жыл бұрын

You are both so awesome! I think I tell you this every time, but I love your intelligence, and love following you and your goals and achievements. xx

@Randy8923 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed. Facinating.

@suzieq2958 Жыл бұрын

That was a very interesting overview thank you 😊💜

@5578pedro Жыл бұрын

I love you two, totally not show biz, so very much practical chateau renovation. Good luck, I will be watching. In the nicest possible way of course.

@nizethpretorius2400 Жыл бұрын

Loved today's video!

@tjbren576 Жыл бұрын

I love that you're doing this! There is so much to learn and keep track of, however. I'm trying to learn it too so I can use it on my own estate...of 5 acres...

@brownetesa Жыл бұрын

I admire the both of you for your efforts to be both self sustainable, but also green. I look forward to future vlogs.

@sallyjohnson3381 Жыл бұрын

So in lighting info ❤❤❤❤❤

@jacquelinerichardson9771 Жыл бұрын

I think your videos are great, it will get better , don’t be down hearted about it, your doing great job and love watching.

@louiseemerson331 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Amazing!

@IPC0101 Жыл бұрын

The plans sound exciting & innovative, looking forward to seeing how you progress

@beverlysnow9315 Жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful video to present your future plans for the estate! Thank you for sharing.

@jillphillips3227 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant planning and execution! I know this has been five years in coming but how great is it to actually come into fruition! Well done, Amy and Mark. Building a better mouse trap with ancient techniques! BRAVO! Cheers!

@faeryvixenetc Жыл бұрын

Love the new format, production value and editing, very polished and engrossing to watch. Thank you for sharing your comprehensive plan with us! Can't wait to see your progress!

@hmeyers5114 Жыл бұрын

Your terrace restoration is phenomenal! The garden looks amazing, compared to old videos that showed initial efforts. It was great to see the water storage tank restored, too. I love your vision; I tried to live sustainably in the 70s. It was very "The Good Life." 😂 But, it worked well and I was almost self-sufficient with fruits and veg, and grew enough to sell to cover other costs. I envy you both your youth and your impressive project. Your children are so, so fortunate to have you and the natural setting you've obtained for them. ❤

@heidisaglund3443 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful breakdown! We bought land in Sweden and planning to do the same🌻

@katewestcottvt Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! 😊

@carolynknight1520 Жыл бұрын

Great episode, detailing your ethos that heads toward a livable, sustainable, ecologically-based, future for you, your children, their children...truly inspiring🌱🌳🌿🏵🌺🍃

@nancibishof6462 Жыл бұрын

I love how thoughtful you both are about how you live within your land. What is the carving on the doorway's stone entry? There are so many treasures in the architecture yet to be revealed. Love the new focus. Congratulations on the new channel. And as an aside, I unsubscribed to a certain channel when I learned what they had done to some of their employees. I much prefer you and the others I subscribe to as each is much nicer and more honest in their behaviors.

@user-xd9gi2um9y Жыл бұрын

😊😊😊😊Wow! Is there anything that the two of you can't do! I'm very impressed and excited to see what you have planned next. Good luck!

@thewilliamseswonderfulworld Жыл бұрын

I loved the entire sequence. Well done! ❤

@Babylons123456789 Жыл бұрын

I've no idea why your youtube channel isn't growing faster. You are such a charming interesting family! 😊

@Chroniclesofrosieres Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jennybuzek2091 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting to see your plans for self-sufficiency. I think most estates or farms in Canada used to operate this way including bartering goods. I look forward to watching your new channel as well as i am an avid gardener and farmer at heart! Keep up the great work!

@swan96 Жыл бұрын

You've achieved so much, it's remarkable. You should be super proud of all you've done so far and exciting to see your achievements to come (especially the wine :-). Beautiful estate, lovely couple and family. Super impressive.