TOUR of CHATEAU DE PUY VIDAL

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2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Part 2 our trip where we officially signed for the Chateau and moved in for only two weeks before having to return to the US.
We'd like to share with you a quick tour of some of the ground floor reception rooms.
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From California to a Chateau in the South of France. Welcome to Dreaming of a Chateau 🏰
Follow the life and adventures of Julia, her partner Caroline, her sister Penelope and her parents as this American family takes a leap of faith to live out a long-awaited dream. Chateau de Puy Vidal is a medieval fortress turned renaissance Castle, and is located in the Charente region of Nouvelle Aquitaine, France.
This channel is dedicated to our love of chateaux, old stones, magic, family and history. We share with you our process of applying to visas, setting up a business, purchasing a property sight unseen during COVID all before moving across the world.
What happens when your dreams come true?
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@JP-bv7bf 2 жыл бұрын

This chateau is in fantastic condition compared to many I have seen on KZfaq. You are very blessed to have been given so many beautiful items and been able to buy some from the previous owner. 🇨🇦

@Sushi2735 6 ай бұрын

The fact that the lovely former owners were willing to sell so many of the treasure’s they found for the chateau is amazing. They truly understand this ancient building and how hard it it to find just the right pieces. And so many treasures they just left. I do hope they will eventually come back to see what your family has done to add to the history and beauty of this magical Chateau. There truly is Fairy Dust in the air!

@dougl945 2 жыл бұрын

That place is magnificent. It’s like move in ready. I can’t believe they left all those amazing paintings, furnishings and tapestries. The gardens are stunning. People spend a lifetime trying to get their chateau to this level.

@kasisatya5448 Жыл бұрын

I am fairly certain that those items left behind were negotiated into t h e price, and then there are things that would simply be impractical for them to move out.

@basiaboy 2 жыл бұрын

You need to do a complete room by room photo inventory and consider bringing in an appraiser to ensure your insurance coverage is sufficient, just an fyi from a former boutique hotelier…

@KathysFlog 2 жыл бұрын

What I love about your chateau is the beautiful views from all the windows. That Autumn view with the sun going down on the trees is magnificent. Hoping you can be back soon for good.

@brendasnow8255 Жыл бұрын

What a constant pleasure it would be to live there. So charming.

@NatiHerron 2 жыл бұрын

The chateau is so gorgeous! You lucked out with the furnishings the old owners left behind! The grounds are just as impressive and the entire property so well taken care of.

@Sushi2735 6 ай бұрын

It takes my breath away! So I can just imagine how you feel to “see” you home ✨✨✨✨✨ My favorite room is The China Room! I would fill that room! Mad for porcelain ❤

@Linda-9037 2 жыл бұрын

If you are from California you are not used to having to winterize a home or have an overseer checking daily so that the heat is working well enough to prevent the water pipes from freezing and bursting. If any of the pipes freeze and burst your Chateau will have huge/ expensive water damage with flooding and will have to break out walls to replace pipes..I have heard you can turn each faucet on enough to drizzle so you have enough water movement to prevent freezing...but I have never tried that so I could not guarantee it works. I winterize my summer home by having a plumber blow out all the pipes, empty the hot water tank, put antifreeze in all the drains, toilets, drain the washer and dishwasher. I have never had a burst pipe this way MY parents also winterized their summer home for 50 years with a plumber and never had a broken pipe.

@jmk1962 2 жыл бұрын

That happened to me in my vacation house in France and we had horrendous water damage. We had turned off the water and drained down the system before we left, but didn't realise the water meter was faulty and it allowed water to go into the pipes which froze splitting the pipes and then when it thawed, water cascaded down through the centre of the house. Thankfully the water company were responsible for the faulty meter so our insurers did pay out. If they are leaving the house unoccupied in the winter it would be well worth their time to pay a local person to firstly advise them how to winterise the house and also to visit the chateau occasionally to check for leaks so that at least it can be attended to before it escalates and causes damage. I lost a so called good friend who had volunteered to do this for us and then never bothered to check.

@anamaria2053 2 жыл бұрын

The chateau is simply stunning. I’m looking forward to learning and seeing more. As a gardener, I must say, however, that I’m shocked that you are under the impression that the garden requires no care or maintenance in the winter. If you are to be away for 3 months you may be overwhelmed by the amount of work to be done upon your arrival. Your chateau has been lived in and very well maintained. I hope you have a diligent caretaker living there in your absence and to keep you up to date on the condition of the chateau. Otherwise, I guarantee there will be surprises inside and out. 🙏🏻❣️🙏🏻

@TheTimeDetective42 2 жыл бұрын

Hehe I agreed. My garden is way smaller and it's more than a full time job for me. I am going to get volunteers to stay just to do the weeding alone.

@anamaria2053 2 жыл бұрын

@@arnicepernice8656 I hardly think Stephanie Jarvis is clueless. She and her parents worked hard to keep their chateau from deteriorating and she has researched the architectural and landscape history extensively. For a few years she’s benefited from volunteers helping and she has the place fully staffed now + contractors to even assist with the forest and restoration of the lake!

@anamaria2053 2 жыл бұрын

@@arnicepernice8656 Stephanie has hired a qualified landscape designer. In fact, he has appeared many times and they debuted the design for the entire property this winter. She has done extensive research about the lake that was drained and has gotten approval from the local authority, and the lake is part of the design. She has a tree expert who is helping her to restore the forest so that it’s healthy and safe for hikers. Plus she has 2 dedicated staff gardeners and, on occasion, volunteers. She admits she’s not a gardening expert, which is why she’s hired experts. There is much more!

@anamaria2053 2 жыл бұрын

@@arnicepernice8656 Daley is a university trained landscape designer. Yes Stephanie is paying him. I think you may be confusing him with someone else.

@anamaria2053 2 жыл бұрын

@@arnicepernice8656 His name is Davey. You are confusing him with Dan, who is a professional chef and gardener. She learned about his cuisine training after she hired him as a gardener. Dan also has a lot of DIY skills, if you ever watch his vlog. If you’ve lived in the country you meet a lot of multi-skilled and talented people.

@pennyhoward3438 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your wonderful home👍💜👍

@kefaad 2 жыл бұрын

This is a stunning property! I remembered it from Stephanie's vlog! Exquisite!!! You are so lucky that the previous owners left behind all these fine antiques. Enjoy your new home! Greetings from Athens Greece!

@sharonmiller2940 2 жыл бұрын

Once you return to France, I hope you will give us an in depth tour of these rooms again. I'm sure I'm speaking for lots of others, when I say that I'd love for you to take your time walking through each room, and panning very slowly, so that we don't miss a thing. I'd love for you to linger a bit too, with close-ups of some of the lovely details in the rooms. It's all so stunning!!

@ladyofthechateau 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback and we absolutely will!

@christopherhowison5873 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning! Beyond envious! As an 🇺🇸 to another. A great way to safely clean the crystal chandeliers… mix 50/50 distilled water and 70%+ isopropyl alcohol. Cover the sockets w/ziplocks and lay down plastic and hose it down. I have an 18th century French chandelier and I do this twice a year. It’s truly drip dry and cascade clean. Lol.

@donnaterry9073 Жыл бұрын

OH MY when you looked out of the door at the courtyard, I thought it was a mural. It was too beautiful to be real. I am so excited for you

@chrislarsen2684 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe the lights are on a fuse that blew?

@marthaizaguirre6363 2 жыл бұрын

How wonderful they left all the books in the library! The chateau looks enchanting at twilight. I know it's hard to leave for a few months but at least you'll return in the spring when everything is beginning to bloom and the weather is beautiful. ¡Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo!

@caro8721 2 жыл бұрын

Marta, gracias por tu lindo mensaje! Tambien te deseamos y ti y a tus seres queridos una Feliz Navidad y un Prospero Año Nuevo!

@rankinstudios5342 2 жыл бұрын

Breathtaking!!! The staircase is beautiful, the Grand Salon just glows with delight 😊 . The antiques are so unique. I would love to spend the entire day in the library. I am so happy for you all.

@lynnralph8373 2 жыл бұрын

Living in France is wonderful and living in such a lovely. chateau will be magical. Good luck, we wish much happiness.

@jmc-xp6ml 2 жыл бұрын

Many blessings in your upcoming life together. You will both look beautiful on your wedding day.

@jeffcampbell1555 Жыл бұрын

I don't know if you're still reading comments, but I can't help my tardy self. I've loved the French aesthetic since I was a kid. While 17th-18th century classicism is my forever passion, I've come to adore the entire design heritage. Your new home is a paragon of what I construe as accidental perfection, created over time by individuals of multiple epochs, all loving the same place and buildings. I felt delighted surprise as you moved us from spiral staircase to Restauration salons to a cozy demi-lune study and back to a Renaissance salle a manger. How utterly French it is that everything gracefully cohabitates and conspires to showcase the beauty of both court and gardens. Plus--the stroke of good fortune you've received with the furnishings blows my mind. I don't know you and your partner, but I am so happy for you both! I hope the aggravations of aged wiring and modern HVAC in ancient stone walls haven't made you tear your lovely hair out since last year. My best to you and your endeavors.

@heliedecastanet1882 Жыл бұрын

Dear Jeff, as a French, I totally agree with you 🙂 Those ladies have undoubtedly purchased one of the finest châteaux we can see on vlogs. It is truly amazing and gorgeous. They were very lucky to find it 🙂

@neenmach 2 жыл бұрын

Hope your VISA application goes quick and fluid, so you may get back to your spectacular home soon!

@denisemarle4141 2 жыл бұрын

The Chateau is fabulous by day, but in the evening with the lights on inside and the sunset behind, it really is a magical place... what a find. Happy Holidays to you all.

@fast800journeylifebeyond5 2 жыл бұрын

I’m currently binge watching from the start from Australia, I saw an episode of manor maker with you ladies in it and so I searched you up and subscribed, wow I’m just loving every episode so far and cannot wait to get through the rest and continue to watch your journey. I’m hoping one of the videos I haven’t watched yet has some history of the chateau and previous owners over the centuries ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@frankiegurnick6241 2 жыл бұрын

Mother complains about there not being glasses and pans....but old owners left lion share of what they've collected over the years for the chateau behind....how dare they 🤣🤣🤣 loving the vlogs so far. Fingers crossed that your visas are cleared quickly and you can be reunited with such a beautiful home 🙏🙏🙌❤

@PalazzoMarti 2 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful chateau. Thank you for sharing. Wish you all the best in your magical place !

@janiec3915 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another beautiful tour. Those views are spectacular. They look like paintings. The autumn scenery looks so cozy and tranquil. You are very lucky to have found such a beautiful place. Looking forward to more videos.🥂

@SuperBotanica Жыл бұрын

in Germany we also have such beautiful castles that are preserved at all costs. they often contain restaurants or cafes, orangeries and dance halls. Visits to the castle naturally cost an entrance fee. i loved these castle tours with my son who is an art historian and antiques dealer by my side. he can tell about every piece of furniture, paintings, chandeliers, gardens etc. the historical background such as the names of the architects and horticulturist architects.

@TheFiown 2 жыл бұрын

A couple I know bought a chateau some years ago with all it's furnishings and it turned out that some pieces of furniture were worth as much as they paid for the chateau. Did you buy the extra land and woods ?

@belindaligotino1817 2 жыл бұрын

Just obsessed with the courtyard 😍

@YesItsMeGuys68 2 жыл бұрын

Breathtaking ..... on such a massive scale . I see the previous owners did in fact leave you with much of the furnishings after all ...

@juliajanssens8432 2 жыл бұрын

You will need an expert gardener who knows all about topiary to maintain those wonderful gardens. Anybody can sweep the leaves up of course. The colours in the interior and outside in the gardens are extremely beautiful and even sublime. May you be very happy and successful living in such extraordinary surroundings, and don't forget to read the Bible.

@deniseblackman5229 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching and waiting for another vlog. Such an exciting adventure! I can understand why you are sad to leave.

@brislingerland3742 2 жыл бұрын

Everything looks beautiful. And autumn is showing her best outfit 🍁🍂. You don't have these seasons in San Diego.. My husband lived at point Loma. Love from the Netherlands 🌷

@gailkoprowski3177 2 жыл бұрын

Some suggestions to improve videos. Please.....slow down camera movements. Speak louder & eliminate music while speaking. Don't want to miss anything! Can wait to see more.

@laurentboucher3860 2 жыл бұрын

The atmosphere is so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍👏🏻👏🏻

@delladesjardins3072 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful chateau. You are very good at speaking. Just a suggestion, could you clip a microphone on your shirt it's difficult to hear what your saying at times, we don't want to miss anything you describe. What a bonus it was that they left you some furniture.👍👍👍 Amazing adventures ahead for all of you. Congratulations on your purchase

@gailkoprowski3177 2 жыл бұрын

If the camera person will be commenting on future videos, please use a microphone.

@leighevans1394 2 жыл бұрын

The colours are extraordinary

@johnwilliamtuckey2796 2 жыл бұрын

Sensational; so happy for you. What a magical place; for you and your family.. So looking forward to your updates on your progress.

@ShaheenKhan-xw3we 2 жыл бұрын

It is definitely a dream ! Come true for you very fortunate ladies & your family… looking forward to your settling down in your gorgeous château……and gradually making it more beautiful 😍 Have a gorgeous Christmas 🎄

@MamasGotKids 2 жыл бұрын

I think I would wake up everyday and ask if this was really my home. It’s stunning.

@BonBon-nm3js 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning property. I wish you all luck, health and happiness. With Christmas blessings.

@stephaniewaters4931 Жыл бұрын

What a spectacular estate! Thanks for sharing!

@rsnj4501 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your journey.

@rosetteswanson8426 2 жыл бұрын

Let me know if you need a gardener it is a piece of heaven what a view. All my best to you all, and next time you think you do not fit in remember we all are humans under the sun….

@christinal.suarez1838 2 жыл бұрын

Pure magic...

@sunnee63 2 жыл бұрын

Just enchanting!!!

@LA-jf1zn 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful!!! Wow!

@WoolRevival 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, on your new gorgeous chateau! The beauty is endless. I look forward to living vicariously through you, in this incredible place you call home. Thank you for sharing.

@michaelw.8614 2 жыл бұрын

Wow...what a lovely place. You're living the dream!!!

@susanneking2524 2 жыл бұрын

Magical!

@staceyweber7641 2 жыл бұрын

Omg it's just magical!!!!

@elly7826 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!!!

@Raxx777 Жыл бұрын

so much fun to catch up on your journey= best wishes

@maryjoan4128 2 жыл бұрын

What a magical blessing

@colorfullownsome3931 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Love everything shown ❤

@liesavillandre3481 2 жыл бұрын

the gardens are breathtaking,

@isabelherrera8647 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful chateau Beautiful & Refined Julia 🎄

@adelinefinlay1582 2 жыл бұрын

It’s absolutely stunning…thanks for sharing!🤗

@carolinejobe9346 2 жыл бұрын

fabulous chateau, looking forward to your adventures in it

@shevauns4938 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to more videos of your new chateau life. Congrats to you guys and wishing you all the best.

@ThatsJustPeachy1871 2 жыл бұрын

I just sit here trying to imagine being blessed enough to call that home. It’s just beautiful beyond words. I’m so happy for you all. I can totally understand how overwhelmed you must have felt because that is an emotion that would be totally acceptable with acquiring such a piece of history. I cannot wait to see more of your beautiful home and thank you so much for sharing it with us all. That in itself is a gift you have bestowed upon your new subscribers. Safe travels and your chateau will lovingly await you coming home to stay ❤️🥰

@CathyMiller0711 2 жыл бұрын

Such an amazingly beautiful place. Thanks for the tour.

@christinecox8073 2 жыл бұрын

Your chateau is stunning beautiful pictures thank you for sharing

@liverbird_55 2 жыл бұрын

I just love your new home, it is so beautiful, you must have to pinch yurselves everyday that your now living in your own fairytale and the dream is reality, I am so happy for you all and so look forward to your chateau vlogs and when you are all living in the chateau together, merry xmas Julia and Caroline and family 👸🏻🙍🏻‍♀️💁🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🦳👨🏻‍🦳🏰🎄🌟♥️👍🏼

@merrittbaxley6032 2 жыл бұрын

I am so so excited for you all. A beautiful home. Amazing treasures. Looking forward to more.

@phyllischartrand1329 2 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful you really need to be there in the spring.

@risalangdon9883 2 жыл бұрын

The chateau is Absolutely beautiful & breathtakingly gorgeous! What a phenomenal find and wonderful Blessing that so much of the furnishings could be left / purchased. Even if you want to replace anything, at least you will have the time to pick & choose any new pieces or substitutions without having to live in a completely empty shell. So very happy for you all. The lighting situation seems more like a breaker flipped. I remember when Stephanie did the initial visit, I think it was the light in the China room that they had an issue with but the realtor managed to get it to work. The fun you will have learning this fantastic Chateaux little quirks and personality.

@lawrencebaker2318 2 жыл бұрын

How lovely! I am so excited for you! So many treasure to discover and so many things to repair! But it is all worth it! Live your dream!

@alaine57 2 жыл бұрын

A beautiful chateau, no wonder you love it

@juliatownsend2324 2 жыл бұрын

Am in awe. Its stunning, will be so exciting to follow your journey and to learn the history of the chateau. What a great find. Xx

@jenpen1785 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Wow those garden s are so stunning. Good luck with everything 💫

@Randy8923 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed. The chateau is so beautiful! Im happy for you they left or included so many beautiful pieces and that you purchased pieces also. I'm ready for more!

@jasminelouisefarrall Жыл бұрын

It’s absolutely stunning 🥰

@talesfromtuscany 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the beautiful tour. What a spectacular new home you have and the views are breathtaking! I look forward to seeing you there again in the Spring! Bonnes Fêtes et à bientôt!

@caropapa 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my word i am in absolute awe of your beautiful Chateau, what furnishing`s were left are magnificent to say the very least. merry Christmas to you all. 🎄🎅🤶.

@ravikadel9302 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome great Wonderful

@bethgrove2636 Жыл бұрын

Magical fall colors! Thank you for sharing. Subscribed!

@cathyhatfield5340 2 жыл бұрын

Just wow words can’t describe 😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@OncleJer 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely amazing. A dream. Congratulations

@jefflawrentz1624 2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s magnificent ! And so fortunate they left so many wonderful treasures. That is going to be so much fun shopping the brocantes and antique fairs to add to your collection. And I love the idea of open hearth cooking 😃. Thank you for the tour.

@wanderawaywithsirikay3522 2 жыл бұрын

i am so excited to follow along on your journey with you!

@laurenl5843 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing chateau. You are so lucky. Congratulations. And thank you so much for sharing your adventure! Best wishes from Toronto 🇨🇦

@shirleygraham6229 2 жыл бұрын

You have bought a very special home. Have a lovely Christmas and best wishes for the coming year.

@marilynwade9448 Жыл бұрын

You are so blessed

@kellyhawes8901 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I do hope you will be back soon! It is such an amazing chateau, it needs life in it. Travel safe♥️

@tzok09 2 жыл бұрын

Your views are specracular. The Chateau is absolutely gorgeous.

@angelagalloway5486 2 жыл бұрын

Simply stunning I love your chateau it’s amazing and in great condition wow 😍

@jeanninef2110 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Such lovely pieces they left you! And the books! Magnificent! My mother-in-law left us all their books when she passed. Many she brought over from France when they moved to Canada.

@EmilyBoltz 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in Palo Alto CA and have never been to France but somehow the sky there has a life of its own. So unique and beautiful! Good luck with all of the administrivia! Looking forward to more! 🙏❤️

@hervedupont6955 Жыл бұрын

Il n'est jamais trop tard pour aller en France

@annmariefraser1064 2 жыл бұрын

It does look so lovely, thank you for the tour. You might wish to start buying stock in companies that make the lightbulbs for those chandeliers, (giggle…). Hope you have safe travels going back to California for just a little while and especially then returning to your own chateau home in spring. Kindest regards, stay safe!

@pieromouton1992 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy! Thanks for sharing all this💕 i’m really considering doing the same!

@brendam5356 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for the tour of the Chateau rooms just spectacular the previous owners so generous leaving art furniture to you home to prepare for the big move Just unbelievable but true look forward to your first dinner with all the family in a Chateau in France😍😍❤️❤️👌👌🍸🍸

@sharonp3563 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! So i was watching a couple from Italian they stayed in a French chateau. So I decided to check out other places and found your channel. Wow what a beautiful place you now own. I cant stop saying wow coz there is no better words right now

@etotten8126 2 жыл бұрын

Good Move

@jomcd2073 2 жыл бұрын

It looks a beautiful chateau and how lucky to have all that left for the new owners. Hope the visa process goes smoothly and that you are all living in France soon:)

@janicedelp2775 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely surprise to find this video! So excited for you all! Best wishes on future adventures in your Chateau! Janice from Arkansas USA

@jillfoster6369 2 жыл бұрын

It is beautiful girlies. Really beautiful. You must be counting the days when your visas are sorted and you can move. Hopefully next Christmas you will all be spending it in your new home. Take care 🎄🎄

@smee1969 2 жыл бұрын

This was wonderfuL 💛 been waiting to see you guys in your new home and it is lovely .. the loveliest I’ve ever seen! So happy for you all ..and wait patiently to see every video of your new lives in a chateau in France .. the garden takes my breath away .. love to see it in fall colors 💛🧡❤️🤎 Your doing it !

@philenealvarado5008 2 жыл бұрын

This is so wonderful; I cannot imagine how overwhelming it all must be. By the way, the piece of furniture in the beginning of the film where you said is to hold hats etc is called a Hall Tree. I have one in my home, they have a long history. Well done guys!