Secret Chateau : Life in the French countryside
Secret Chateau : Life in the French countryside
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French farmhouse Christmas decorations.
Decorating our French farmhouse for Christmas with willow trees which we grew from cuttings over 12 years ago when we first arrived in France.
This is a small glimse of our decorations for this year.
#normandie #frenchstyle #christmasdecorations #christmas #christmasdecor #christmas2024 #frenchchristmas #christmasinfrance
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French antique mirrors found in Normandy.
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This week we find some fabulous French antique mirrors and finally get the Christmas decorations up. To find our online shop go to www.thesecretchateau.com For our Etsy shop go to www.etsy.com/shop/SecretChateau For an English speaking estate agent you can find our friend Darryl at miles-immobilier.fr #normandie #frenchantiques #frenchstyle #frenchvintage #antiquethrifting #livinginfrance #fren...
French antiques we found in Normandy this week.
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This week we have come into the kitchen to show the antiques. Yet another storm takes it's toll and winter temperatures drop a little bit more. You can find our online shops at www.thesecretchateau.com www.etsy.com/shop/SecretChateau For an English speaking estate agent miles-immobilier.fr #normandie #frenchantiques #frenchstyle #frenchvintage #antiquethrifting #frenchinteriors #livinginfrance ...
Finding British antiques in Normandy.
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This week we find a real mix of European antique and vintage pieces. As Christmas gets nearer Brian discovers he has been robbed. You can find our online shop at www.thesecretchateau.com Our Etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/SecretChateau You can find Darryl an English speaking estate agent at miles-immobilier.fr #normandie #frenchantiques #frenchstyle #frenchvintage #antiquethrifting #livinginfra...
Planting garlic the easy way.
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This week we have been planting our garlic. Now is a great time to do it. We use pots and cintainers, it is so easy and really works well. #normandie #garlic #plantinggarlic #easygarlic #garlicinpots #winterplanting #frenchliving
French antique treasure and snowy weather.
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This week we find some lovely antique treasures here in Normandy. Tracy is pilfering again, and has chosen a great Sevres? piece to add to her ever growing collection. We take a look at some fabulous French art and have a chat about our snowy week. You can find our other videos at @SecretChateau You can find our online shop at www.thesecretchateau.com You can find our Etsy shop at www.etsy.com/...
Finding antiques in Normandy, and finding the chimney on fire.
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This week we stroll into the Art nouveau style, Belle epoque era. We also discuss the scarey situation of our wood burner chimney catching fire and how the local fire brigade saved the day. If you are interested in French antiques and French style you can find our online shop at www.thesecretchateau.com Or Etsy shop can be found at www.etsy.com/shop/SecretChateau If you are interested in French...
Finding French antiques in Normandy, top hat anyone?
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This week we take a look at antique top hats and their interesting history. I find a couple of pictures, an old print and a French antique oil painting. I share tips on how to tell a painting from a print. We also have a trip out to Moon and Sons in Caen and spend the afternoon mooching around the Musee de Beaux Arts. You can find our other videos @SecretChateau You can find our online shop at ...
French antiques, chaos in the kitchen and a fit of the giggles.
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This week we take a look at a few of the antique treasures we have found in Normandy, from religious statues to ancient candlesticks. We then have a look at some of the garden flowers that have given us so much pleasure this year. Finally, Tracy has been brewing some potions and causes chaos in the kitchen during her bottling process. For the fire cider recipe you can go to @DanusIrishHerbGarde...
French antiques, French bats and drama on a French farmhouse roof.
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This week we take a look at our latest French antique finds, discover a great way to clear out leaf filled gutters and are reminded Halloween is fast approaching. You can find more of our videos here @SecretChateau You can find our online shop here www.thesecretchateau.com Our Etsy shop can be found here www.etsy.com/shop/SecretChateau Darryl, an English speaking eztate agent can be found at mi...
French antiques, a chateau in Brittany and a real life fairy.
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This week Tracy confuses a dog for a sheep as we look over and discuss our latest antique purchases. From Art deco dog bookends to traditional French country jugs, we take a look at our European antique finds. We then move on to show our visit to the botanical gardens in Brittany. Here we discover, in the grounds of a French chateau everything from mazes and bamboo forests to Japenese gardens a...
A surprise antique find and it's not from Normandy or France.
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We have been shopping for antiques locally this week and we have found some fabulous pieces, including a stunning English Sunderland lustreware jug. You will find in this weeks video Tracy can hardly control her merriment when reading the rhymes on the jug. Later on I have to try and restrain her from completely emptying my wallet at the local garden centre. We also have French antique and vint...
French antiques we found this week, parasols and planters and pilfered pieces.
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This week we have been buying our antiques locally here in Normandy and we have found some real treasures including a fabulous antique parasol and some unique handmade copper pieces. If you are interested in French style or French interiors, come and take a look. We have also been harvesting fruit from our apple trees and Missy the cat has been dodging the thunderstorms. We buy new interesting ...
French antiques found this week in Normandy.
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I went to a vide-grenier at Moyon this week, where there is a famous chocolate producer. I had a good day buying some interesting items. If you are interested in French style or French interiors, come and take a look. There is also footage of our daily life here in France. The Owl Post arrives at dusk. We buy new and interesting French antique and vintage pieces every week. We hope you will enj...
Cider and Dragon 2024. A Tolkien inspired event in Normandy, France.
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Cider and Dragon 2024. A Tolkien inspired event in Normandy, France.
Finding French antiques in Normandy and a visit to Pontmain.
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Finding French antiques in Normandy and a visit to Pontmain.
From decoy ducks to impressionist paintings, French antiques we found this week.
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From decoy ducks to impressionist paintings, French antiques we found this week.
French vintage and antique pieces we found this week on our travels in Normandy,
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French vintage and antique pieces we found this week on our travels in Normandy,
Our review of 'Moon and Sons' unique restaurant / pub in Caen, Normandy. How magical is it?
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Our review of 'Moon and Sons' unique restaurant / pub in Caen, Normandy. How magical is it?
A Harry Potter room makeover.
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A Harry Potter room makeover.
French country jugs and Art deco treasures.
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French country jugs and Art deco treasures.
Our French antique and vintage haul from Agon Coutainville in Normandy.
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Our French antique and vintage haul from Agon Coutainville in Normandy.
French vintage or French antique, accents for your home decor.
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French vintage or French antique, accents for your home decor.
What we found hunting for French antiques in the Normandy town of Periers.
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What we found hunting for French antiques in the Normandy town of Periers.
Magic moments of summer in our French garden.
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Magic moments of summer in our French garden.
A night at the Bayeux Medieval Fair in Normandy, France.
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A night at the Bayeux Medieval Fair in Normandy, France.
French antiques we found this week from our travels through Normandy
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French antiques we found this week from our travels through Normandy
French kitchen copperware found this week in Normandy, France.
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French kitchen copperware found this week in Normandy, France.
How we made a quick easy herb bed in our Normandy garden in France.
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How we made a quick easy herb bed in our Normandy garden in France.
French antiques we found this week.
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French antiques we found this week.

Комментарии

  • @RowenaAustin-n2c
    @RowenaAustin-n2c 3 дня назад

    Magical xx

  • @dotcamm8744
    @dotcamm8744 5 дней назад

    Pretty

  • @jetlagen
    @jetlagen 5 дней назад

    Wow Wow Wow! It looks straight out of a fairytale. The work that must have gone into it! Stunning!

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 5 дней назад

      Thank you. Willow is such a lovely tree and is so versatile. We can't get our new woodburner installed until February so we have extra curtains up keeping out draughts. Made decorating tricky this year, but only 8 weeks to go. We have to keep Missy warm 😺🌲

  • @jetlagen
    @jetlagen 5 дней назад

    Gorgeous haul. I have a soft spot for antique mirrors. Just bought an 18th century wig mirror at the brocante. Happy find. That will be one happy Christmas for little Bob/Dugald/Malfoy. :) Now I will have a look at the Christmas decorations in the Secret Chateau. Looks already stunning in this video. Have a great weekend and merry Christmas

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 5 дней назад

      Thank you for your lovely comments. Old mirrors do have something rather special about them. Your mirror sounds amazing, a great find. Have a great Christmas and new year 🌲😺

  • @bruceford7813
    @bruceford7813 6 дней назад

    Audio much improved, thank you.

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 6 дней назад

      We had fun and games with the new microphones but we worked it out in the end. Thanks for watching. Brian and Tracy.

  • @dotcamm8744
    @dotcamm8744 6 дней назад

    Nice things tonight

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 6 дней назад

      Thank you very much for watching. We are rushing around trying to sort out ready for Christmas. It is getting much colder here now, though the rain and gales are worse! Hope you are having better weather . 🩷🌲😺

  • @theresedillon576
    @theresedillon576 6 дней назад

    I just found you guys love your videos. That beautiful artwork I believe is an image of Mary Magdalene she's usually discerned by her red shawl. Mary Magdalene it is said that after the fiasco with the cusifixion went to France to spread the faith. She is very revered like Joan of arc and St Therese.

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 6 дней назад

      Hello thank you very much for your comment, that is really interesting information. We now have her in pride of place in our living room. Thanks for watching. Brian and Tracy.

  • @RowenaAustin-n2c
    @RowenaAustin-n2c 6 дней назад

    You and your strays x

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 6 дней назад

      I know but what can you do at this time of year. Animals need help, if you are able we feel we should.🩷🩷🩷

  • @RowenaAustin-n2c
    @RowenaAustin-n2c 12 дней назад

    Do we get to see the Christmas decorations in the next video?

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 12 дней назад

      Hello Rowena, I hope so but we are running a bit late this year. Hope the French is going well. See you soon T ❤

  • @anthonychistoff9190
    @anthonychistoff9190 12 дней назад

    Just came across your video, thank you for ao much information, very interesting!

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 12 дней назад

      Hello thanks very much for watching. We really appreciate your comment. Tracy and Brian

  • @bruceford7813
    @bruceford7813 13 дней назад

    Could you please put a microphone on the gentleman. Love your video's hate your audio.

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 13 дней назад

      Hello thanks for watching and for your comment. We have just got two new microphones so hopefully from now on it should be ok. Thanks again best wishes Brian and Tracy.

  • @dotcamm8744
    @dotcamm8744 13 дней назад

    A lot of my garage came down in storm Darragh.Was awful as you said.Some nice things this week

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 13 дней назад

      Hello, thanks for your comment. Sorry to hear about your garage. Darryl tells me you are from Hull. My family originate from Hull. My grandma lived on Pickering road opposite the park and my brother was born on Endyke lane. I was the only one born in the south. Thanks for watching. Best wishes Brian

  • @CorySchnell
    @CorySchnell 16 дней назад

    We just got our butter mold from you guys today all the way in the states I absolutely love it!!!love the hand written letter also be on the look out for some mail in return!!

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 16 дней назад

      Lovely to hear it has arrived safely Cory. Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a great 2025 Tracy ❤

  • @helloimcallumscott
    @helloimcallumscott 20 дней назад

    love the cat intro

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 20 дней назад

      Thank you very much for your comment. Missy sends her best wishes.😺💚🩷

  • @spindelnett6315
    @spindelnett6315 20 дней назад

    My (self imposed) rule is to plant the biggest cloves of the previous crop, and not the smallest. Having done this for several successive years, my bulbs are huge as are most of their cloves.....selective regeneration works.

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 20 дней назад

      This sounds perfect. We are planting our small ones from last year , I am going to be honest they went in to the ground in March!!! I know, but I forgot about them. They were hardy as hell, taste great and I know they will be good. The big cloves are supermarket, they donot store as well but I am trying them out this year. I will save some of the best to replant, love your natural selection idea. Thank you for watching and for your comment. Much appreciated 💚🩷

  • @jetlagen
    @jetlagen 21 день назад

    You two are fun to watch. :)

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 21 день назад

      Thank you very much for your comments, always much appreciated Missy sends her love 😺🩷

  • @dotcamm8744
    @dotcamm8744 21 день назад

    Interesting.Goods story too.

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 21 день назад

      Thank you for your comment. Bri has now finished his advent calender chocolate box, I knew they wouldn't last until Christmas. 🩷

  • @RowenaAustin-n2c
    @RowenaAustin-n2c 21 день назад

    Quality Street taste so much nicer on Christmas Day!!!!!!! X

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 21 день назад

      I wouldn't know because they never lasted that long!!!! On the plus side it does leave more room for sausage rolls and mince pies, if Bri hasn't eaten them all. ❤

  • @jetlagen
    @jetlagen 23 дня назад

    Thanks for another great tutorial with your garden assistant Missy. Could you send over some moles to our garden. We could use some of those gentlemen to loosen up our ground. :)

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 23 дня назад

      Thank you for your lovely comment. Missy said she will send over some ' little 'gentlemen in their velvet waistcoats.' We have quite a few moles, and sometimes we are lucky enough to catch sight of one. Such amazing little creatures, and so beautiful. T 😺🩷

    • @goinblinddoggone
      @goinblinddoggone 19 дней назад

      ​@@SecretChateauI'm so pleased to hear that. I have lots of moles,as do the neighbours. Sadly, some of them are eco vandals and put sirens, diesel and who knows what else on the land. I love the little fellas.

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 19 дней назад

      ​@@goinblinddoggonepoor old moles do get persecuted quite a lot. 😔

    • @goinblinddoggone
      @goinblinddoggone 19 дней назад

      @@SecretChateau the planet in general sadly

  • @RowenaAustin-n2c
    @RowenaAustin-n2c 25 дней назад

    Where did you get your blue sky and sunshine!!! x

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 25 дней назад

      Don't worry the sun and blue skies are gone today, to be replaced with drizzle and grey skies. Roll on the crispy frosty mornings. ❤

  • @judeirwin2222
    @judeirwin2222 25 дней назад

    Tracy needs to dial down the volume on her mic. Her voice is too loud.

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 25 дней назад

      We have had all sorts of fun with these mics and are having to try some others. Oh the joys!!

  • @judeirwin2222
    @judeirwin2222 25 дней назад

    Bronze? Or Brass?

  • @nathalievedovotto5045
    @nathalievedovotto5045 25 дней назад

    Even if St Antoine of Padua was born in Portugal, Padua (Padova) is in Italy, not Portugal. St Antoine was a Franciscan, he his always figured with the brown religious habit of a Friar Minor, not with a blue mantel. I thus doubt this statue represents St Antoine. This statue is holding the palm of the martyrs, not a lily which is the symbol of St Antoine. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_of_Padua

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 25 дней назад

      Thank you for your comment. This is really interesting, and thank you for the link.

  • @RowenaAustin-n2c
    @RowenaAustin-n2c 28 дней назад

    Decs are coming out of the loft on Sunday, I don't think you'll see our house from yours this year but who knows what it will be in a couple of Christmases!!. X

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 28 дней назад

      Even if we can't see your fairy lights this year, we will be thinking of you. Tell Gary we are expecting double decs for next year. 🦄🩷🎅

  • @RowenaAustin-n2c
    @RowenaAustin-n2c Месяц назад

    Nice big donation to the local pompiers when they come round with their calendars this year I take it. Glad it worked out okay in the end and let me know if you need me to send over thermal undies xx

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau Месяц назад

      Definitely a large donation, of course I am eagerly awaiting their calendar.!! Can you get thermals for cats? Missy wants a pair😺🩷

  • @dotcamm8744
    @dotcamm8744 Месяц назад

    Sorry to hear about fire & you're ok

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau Месяц назад

      Hello, thanks for your concern, yes we are fine, just glad that we found the fire before we went to bed or it could have been a different story. Thanks for watching take care. ❤

  • @MilesImmobilier
    @MilesImmobilier Месяц назад

    ruclips.net/video/s6YE4PCRNwc/видео.html

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau Месяц назад

      Cheers D takes me back to my youth. Clangers and pipkins also splendid tv. See you soon. Dont let the rooks nick your glasses 👍🐦‍⬛

  • @MilesImmobilier
    @MilesImmobilier Месяц назад

    Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble, Grubb, Brian and Tracy

  • @heatherchamberlin7877
    @heatherchamberlin7877 Месяц назад

    Very interesting! Thank you. I'm from America. I watched an old game show on RUclips called, "What's My Line". One man had made President Kennedy's top hat for his inaurgeration . I don't know about my spelling.

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau Месяц назад

      Hello thanks for your comment. Yes I believe he was the last president to wear a top hat for the ceremony. We forgot to mention about Abraham Lincolns large top hat that he apparantly used to keep documents in. Thanks very much for watching. Tracy and Brian.

  • @jetlagen
    @jetlagen Месяц назад

    Love watching your vlogs. Always something to learn. :)

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau Месяц назад

      Thats very kind, thanks so much for watching. ❤

  • @dotcamm8744
    @dotcamm8744 Месяц назад

    Interesting

    • @dotcamm8744
      @dotcamm8744 Месяц назад

      It was particularly of interest to me as I've been there

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau Месяц назад

      Yes we have been several times we really enjoy it ❤

  • @dotcamm8744
    @dotcamm8744 Месяц назад

    Love the shoe,as my proffesion was shoe making

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau Месяц назад

      Such an amazing traditional skill to have. I have seen videos of a woman who is a trained shoemaker and she makes them all by hand. She does Victorian and 1920s shoes and boots. Such an indepth process, I had no idea how they build up the layers. I can still remember my Mum picking out my shoes when I was a child, always quality over fashion. Oh how disappointed I was when they hardly wore out and I had to wait to outgrow them in the hope of getting a more trendy pair of shoes. ❤ Tracy

  • @RowenaAustin-u4q
    @RowenaAustin-u4q 2 месяца назад

    A wonderful video as always, I do miss being round the corner from you guys x

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 2 месяца назад

      We wish you were still here too. Thanks for watching . See you soon ❤ B and T

  • @yLezAma-Art-sm7vh
    @yLezAma-Art-sm7vh 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful, love the bells, watercolor margaritas and more. Thank you.

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 2 месяца назад

      Thank you very much and thanks for watching. Tracy and Brian.

  • @garytreacher4046
    @garytreacher4046 2 месяца назад

    Brian, thanks for the laughs mate. Brightened up an otherwise dull day. I'd like to see Tracy up the ladder in the next video!

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 2 месяца назад

      Hello Gary yes I would like to see her up the ladder so I can laugh at her while she gets soaked in stinky water. Hope you are both well. Thanks for watching . Cheers Biggus D... 🫡

  • @walthervanrooij8406
    @walthervanrooij8406 2 месяца назад

    It is Saint Joseph with baby Jezus ! Look him up on Google pictures and you'll see him with his branch of Lilies.

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for the info I will take a look . Thanks for watching. Tracy and Brian.

  • @dotcamm8744
    @dotcamm8744 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 2 месяца назад

      Thank you. Please dont call us if you need your gutters cleaning 😊

    • @dotcamm8744
      @dotcamm8744 2 месяца назад

      😂

  • @martinwinkler2604
    @martinwinkler2604 2 месяца назад

    I assume the blotter is already gone? Haven't been able to find it on the shop website.

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 2 месяца назад

      Hello Martin. I hope you are well. Yes the blotter is gone sorry. Thanks for watching. Brian and Tracy.

  • @RowenaAustin-u4q
    @RowenaAustin-u4q 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful gardens, expect to see yours looking like this next year....

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 2 месяца назад

      Yes next time you come over we will have to charge you an entrance fee. One bag of twiglets will do.

  • @RenateWellstead
    @RenateWellstead 2 месяца назад

    Perfect jug for flower displays 😊

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 2 месяца назад

      Certainly is thanks for watching

  • @TimWellstead
    @TimWellstead 2 месяца назад

    Nice pot guys ❤

  • @jetlagen
    @jetlagen 2 месяца назад

    It is so much fun watching the two of you. And of course the antiques, I learn something every week.

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 2 месяца назад

      Hi thanks for watching, we have only just realised that when we edited the video we took away the sound of the bell. Oooops better re edit, no one wants a silent bell. Thanks again. Brian and Tracy.

  • @dotcamm8744
    @dotcamm8744 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 2 месяца назад

      Thank you. Thanks for watching, we appreciate your comments. Tracy and Brian.

  • @evangelineadams4885
    @evangelineadams4885 2 месяца назад

    Sainte famille is Holy Family

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for the info and thanks for watching. Tracy and Brian.

  • @jetlagen
    @jetlagen 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful finds. Love the little painting.

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 2 месяца назад

      Thank you very much. Yes we loved the painting as soon as we saw it. Thanks for watching. Tracy and Brian.

  • @dotcamm8744
    @dotcamm8744 2 месяца назад

    Bravo

  • @leenielsen7928
    @leenielsen7928 2 месяца назад

    Really appreciate your "quaintness"! Breath of fresh air in these horrible times-

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment, we really appreciate it. Brian and Tracy.

  • @jetlagen
    @jetlagen 2 месяца назад

    Hello from a new subscriber. We also live in Normandy. Looking forward to more videos. It is nice to learn from the two of you about French antiques. And quite fun. Love your banter. :)

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 2 месяца назад

      Hello, thanks very much for your lovely comment, and thank you very much for subscribing we really appreciate it. Best wishes Brian and Tracy.

  • @MilesImmobilier
    @MilesImmobilier 2 месяца назад

    Very professional presentation....definitely more relaxed and more interaction and humour creeping in....going well....Good luck

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 2 месяца назад

      Thanks D really appreciate it. Got to go Tracys murdering the curry 😟

  • @dotcamm8744
    @dotcamm8744 2 месяца назад

    Gorgeous parasol

    • @SecretChateau
      @SecretChateau 2 месяца назад

      Thanks.... yes its so unusual to find one of that quality in that condition. Thanks for watching. Tracy and Brian.