Tour of Château La Croix & Tobacco Barn Door Repair

Tour of Château La Croix & Tobacco Barn Door Repair | Queen's Escape

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Queen's Escape, Château de La Tuilerie

Жыл бұрын

We were offered a FREE rotary iron (mangle) to help get the wrinkles out of our sheets and linens. All I had to do was drive to Varennes-Vauzelles. You bet I did! And I took a tour of Joleen & Terrell Huber's beautiful château while I was there. I couldn't have done it without the help of Helen & Paul Bevvers, who let us borrow their van. If you haven't checked out their KZfaq channel, we would recommend it: ‪@thelittlestchateau‬ Bo also repaired the port doors on the tobacco leaf barn! Spring is officially here.
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Queen's Escape was inspired by the 4 years the Belgian royal family stayed at Château de La Tuilerie during WWII. In particular, it is for the Queen. The king took shelter at a different location in France. We've named each of our guest rooms after great Queens of the past and present from around the world. Margrethe, Eleanor, Catherine, Himiko, Cleopatra, and soon our bridal suite will be ready in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.
With it's sprawling green meadows, 100-year-old trees, and historic location in the small medieval town of Gluges, the 200-year-old château is truly an escape. With 5 guest rooms to rent and a stunning Orangery, we look forward to welcoming you for a visit or to host your wedding or event.
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@peterwhite9261 Жыл бұрын

I take it, Jolene and Terrel don't have a you tube channel. Their chateau is beautiful. I have watched Helen and Paul for ages. They are a real trip. I love them. They do have a lovely chateau also. That was so generous of them all to help you guys out. I hope that huge ironing machine lightens your workload. The tobacco barn doors are epic. All those years, they were left open. They look new again. One can never have too many friends. ❤

@BoSAChristensen Жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter. You’re right, it’s great to have helpful friends and family. We are very thankful that we got the mangle, because it’s a really good one. People are being so kind. And our friends lending Karen their van for a day to go pick it up. I always prioritise which jobs I want to do by the amount of hands I have to help. Some things are not a one man job. So I often evaluate what’s next, and when should we do things that require help. I already have projects for the summer when I know I’ll have several hands to help me. Bo

@normamurray4450 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking us along on that journey. It's a treat to see other Chateaus and hear and see some of the history. Good job on the doors!

@jimdepereira985 Жыл бұрын

And a Miele Mangle, that was a generous give. Can't wait for the ironing video, that is a skill in itself.

@caroltoia7865 Жыл бұрын

Hope the rotary iron solves the sheet problem. You and Beau have done wonders with chateau, all takes time. Love your vlogs.

@kathyevans2968 Жыл бұрын

What beautiful chateaux and a privilege that we were shown around. It takes special people with energy and love for the architectural history, saving these beautiful buildings so well, & respectfully, for generations to come. It looked enjoyable visiting your new friends, especially when you always work so hard. Happy ironing at your own chateau slice of heaven with the lovely walking paths!

@lucillkryger8268 Жыл бұрын

Oh how wonderful a new mangle iron yeh yeh ! You are going to love it girl so happy your friends are so gracious they are the best couple i follow them as well they are very kind and they are so fun too!! Nice they loan you the van there are so many nice owner of Chateaus. Yeh a mangle iron im excited for you too!! 👏👏👏😜🍷🍷♥️🇨🇦

@beverlymurray6554 Жыл бұрын

Hope the mangle makes your job easier!!

@lucillkryger8268 Жыл бұрын

Wow its a Miele great i think…German Brand and its large just what you need for your guess rooms yeh! Thanks for a tour of there beautiful Chateau what a delightful couple and so talented also just like you & Bo !! Love love 💕

@judygillespie3242 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful chatue. Glad you obtained the mangle. I'll bet your friends are glad they are no longer in Idaho. The worst murder trial is in progress. Mother & 5th husband charged with conspiring to kill her 2 children. They were LDS followers. You are coming along with your future dream.❤

@janicerobinson2970 Жыл бұрын

I Love Your Friend Chateau they have renovated it beautiful💕💐🏰👌

@sandywallace218 Жыл бұрын

So glad you got ahold of the Mangle it will be a life saver for you, and I love Helen and Paul their channel is great fun, nice vlog today

@lucillkryger8268 Жыл бұрын

Very kool trip so happy for you thanks for sharing them with us all !! Bo you are very good at doing these tough jobs with a little help from your friend. 👏👏👏🎉🎊🍷🍷♥️🇨🇦

@BoSAChristensen Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Lucill. It was my friend Benny who brought us the ‘know how’ and idea on how to fix the tobacco leaf barn ports. I learn something new every time I get help like that, so I’m grateful for that. Bo

@ilduarita09 Жыл бұрын

Lovely visit😊. That Rotary Iron is in fact, an answer to your prayers ❤

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

100%

@jillphillips3227 Жыл бұрын

Yeah! This mangle will change your life! So great to meet other expat yankies in France....all my expat friends became family when I lived in England, Norway and Russia! Cheers!

@katherineleavitt7275 Жыл бұрын

It's amazing how many chateaus there are in Europe that have been left to decay. I guess because of the high cost of maintence people can no longer afford to maintain them thus they are deserted and just left to ruin. God Bless all you Chateau owners who are trying to bring life back to these beautiful places. Hugs, Kathy USA 🇺🇸

@BoSAChristensen Жыл бұрын

Hello Katherine, you’re right. There are a lot of château’s around France. When we go up to the plateau, we can see a handful of château’s in our valley alone. According to our information, some 40.000 were built in the 16-17-1800s. And some of them can be quite a handful to bring back to life. Back in the day most château’s had lots of land. But during our search we found that most owners had sold off the land through time, probably so they could afford some maintenance or renovation. Our castle used to have 115 hectares and today it’s 15. But we’re happy with that. Bo

@upsupeter Жыл бұрын

Hi watch queens escape. There is a headboard crown that’s on there it might help you journey. About 11 minutes in in case you want to get straight to it.

@bonniefrench9884 Жыл бұрын

The mangle will become your new best friend ! How generous and kind of them. Loved their chateau ! Good job on the tobacco barn doors !

@chateaudelannoy Жыл бұрын

they awesome people from the littlest chateau , they made me laugh so much with there lay back way and erm , let's fix it 😂 lovely chateau la croix 😊 Grts Yves

@paulacorreal1675 Жыл бұрын

OMG, don’t ask Paul how to fix anything. He and Helen are a real trip. I’ve spent many hours chuckling at their antics. You must watch their older episodes. Love them and their dysfunctional attempts to fix various things like their boiler and clearing trees from their property. Don’t miss their attempt to move the swing set. Love the Hubert’s chateau and their renovations thus far are stunning. How kind of them to give you their mangle. Love your content on this video and still watching from PA, USA.

@boessheila50 Жыл бұрын

Very Excellent Idea to get a iron roller for pressing Sheets. Will be less crinkled..Yes they call this device a MANGLE. My mother used to work in a longterm care home and they did their ownlaundry, so they had a MANGLE and my mom ran this device. Ironing sheets, pillowcases, bed spreads. She said it was a very hot job!!

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Helen & Paul would agree with your assessment. 😂😊

@xaxmac1948 Жыл бұрын

Hi Karen, the word for all the braiding, tassles etc. is Passmenterie. There is a shop in Terrasson, also in Perigueux.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Passementerie. Im copying that down. Thank you!

@virginiawestcot3111 Жыл бұрын

I so loved the tour of another Chateau being renovated and such gorgeous results. So you are from Virginia! I have lived and worked in Roanoke, Newport News and Williamsburg. Explored from Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay to Virginia Beach and the beautiful historic Blue Ridge Parkway to the Peaks of Otter beautiful State. I enjoy your channel and your renovations. Blessings ❤

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

I lived 2 years in Blacksburg and my daughter attended Hollins in Roanoke. Most of my childhood was in Middlesex county near Williamsburg. How nice!

@lmaier5171 Жыл бұрын

So glad to see your smile & have a great adventure for your Mangle!

@marilynwade9448 Жыл бұрын

Love that faux marble.

@sylviamatthee8172 Жыл бұрын

That is exactly the rotary iron, I was suggesting to you. Bravo!!

@charmees6637 Жыл бұрын

I loved your friends Chateau. They’ve done some beautiful restoration work. Love the decor in their rooms. Terrific work on getting the Barndoors operating again. Lovely content I thoroughly enjoyed your video ❤

@jeniferpollonais6546 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video. I’ve enjoyed watching very much!

@thoml1846 Жыл бұрын

Your friends littlest Chateau would be the perfect size to maintain, And Joleen and Terrells Chateau has the most awesome views. I dont know how close you are to Chateau De lalacelle with Ash and Teryy and family or to Chateau de le Ferte with Adrian and Carole but they both know where to source materials and might be able to help Joleen with finding things in France. It would be a dream to have a small Chateau like theirs but being a poor American from Pa and now living in Ks its just a dream.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

I know that Joleen watches lots of chateau shows just so she can see where to get things. She said it’s an awesome resource. 😊

@staciamartin923 Жыл бұрын

So happy you have your rotary iron. That is going to be a big help . Thank you for the tour of the chateau. Next time I’m at Hobby Lobby I’ll have to start my collection of trims .

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

😂😂😊

@predatornz.5493 Жыл бұрын

What a great idea to go and visit other Chateau owners , I do watch the littlest Chateau sometimes but the second one u saw was a outstanding building lovely detail , not sure if u watch Chateau de la Grifferaie at all they both from Canada Leslie is a designer she may know were to get fabric from but if u can get it back from the US mite be the way to go . The doors on the big shed look great and your walking tracks and video drone footage is just stunning loved watching that . ❤ take care both of u and enjoy your life in France . ❤❤

@tracey4474 Жыл бұрын

You may find things like trim in Emmaus ( charity bric a brac / brocante) or a general Bric a brac / brocante - it will be hit or miss but linens and trim are often available - your challenge will be time to search for these things whilst running your B&B - glad you have your rotary iron now - no more steamer ! Yay

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Yay indeed!

@jessicaboyajian3542 Жыл бұрын

Do you have orchards on your property? It seemed so from the aerial photography. So glad you’ve got a mangle! So kind of your friends to lend you a van and your new friends to have donated it! Yippee!

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

We have walnut tree fields surrounding the property and we will plant fruit trees. 😊

@marilynwade9448 Жыл бұрын

Faux finishes were popular in that period

@susanhenderson5001 Жыл бұрын

I love how Beau calls the tobacco barn doors, the "portes." Good old franglais. LOL

@JetteBell-cs6nb Жыл бұрын

or denglish..mix of danish and english haha

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

That made me smile too. Every time.

@deborahblair3672 Жыл бұрын

Great progress all around!

@lucyyoung5307 Жыл бұрын

Hello from north Georgia.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

You must be close to my relatives in Greenville, SC. 😊

@lucyyoung5307 Жыл бұрын

@@queensescape Our family lake house on Lake Hartwell is near Greenville.

@daphneoakes8389 Жыл бұрын

Lovely to see your progress! I really enjoyed visiting the other chateau. I’m planning a trip in May to see two of the James River plantations in Charles City, Virginia. We’re staying in Williamsburg.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Lucky you!

@JetteBell-cs6nb Жыл бұрын

Hello from Canada

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Hello! 🇨🇦

@JetteBell-cs6nb Жыл бұрын

Thought of you two today when I was changing a duvet king size cover at my daughters. Huge job, plus the laundry. I would recommend that you get twin size duvets for the beds. Unless things have changed a lot in Denmark and Germany since I lived there, most people use single duvets. Just wanted to share this with you. I know North Americans think singes are a bit strange, but so much easier to change and to wash❤️

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

@@JetteBell-cs6nb I had not thought of that. Even though that’s how we did it ourselves at our Dusseldorf apartment the last many years and in Denmark. Isn’t that funny.

@sylviamatthee8172 Жыл бұрын

Why not have sheep to munch through all that grass? Just a suggestion.

@jorunnchristophersen9797 Жыл бұрын

No sheep, but lamas 😊👍

@sylviamatthee8172 Жыл бұрын

@@jorunnchristophersen9797 Good idea. Your grass is a crop, which should be made good use of. I always think of cooking, and lamb came to my mind instantly. Thank you for the wonderful videos!