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Nice video. I think you would grow the channel / get more views if you used a better naming format for your videos. The town you are visiting should be mentioned early instead of the name of your channel and the episode number. This Brantôme video is a good example of the right way to do it. When I scrolled through the list of all your other videos I can’t tell what they are about. Even writing the town name as a graphic on the video thumbnail would be a good option for people scrolling through your list of videos. Just a suggestion because I think you should have more views because your videos & editing are great

Oh Leon, we would miss your videos. We like to see your art and your students art. Please don’t stop, remember that the people who enjoy you, really enjoy you.

I visited Versailles in 2014, and I think the Hamlet was my favorite place of all. The gardens and the old buildings are lovely.

how lovely ! thank you .

I just discovered this channel today (12/29/24)! I love it. I'm one of those senior viewers who love to see and learn new things. I can't wait to see you again.

Your murals are going to be so beautiful!! I cannot wait to see the work in progress. I on the other hand loved the Marie Antoinette vlog

Sounds like you have a busy year ahead! Those murals look fantastic. Glad that you are taking a little break to recharge: I cannot imagine the effort that goes into putting together this channel. I did not realize the blowback you got on your Versailles series: it is fun to see your travels, and people shouldn't take the name quite so literally. It is hard to say what I would like to see in your channel in 2025 beyond what I enjoy in this one. (I am sure that we will get a number of videos of the murals being completed, so no need for me to suggest that, even though I am really looking forward to them.) Your life is what makes it so interesting. I love the garden: maybe visiting other friends' gardens would be fun? I also like it when you are visiting with other people around town. Has the little restaurant your friends were working on opened yet? I'd enjoy seeing more of that (maybe a few on what it takes to make it a success - not just the cooking, but how they get people in rural France to know about them). I like wildlife videos, so maybe something on the wildlife of Chalus? A small series on local farmers markets would also be fun, especially to see seasonal produce and more info about the square (and town) where they are located. At the end of the day, just continue being Léon. That is what keeps us coming back. Happy New Year!

A belated joyeux noël Léon! And joyeux anniversaire! Looks like you had a fantastic trip to Paris. (And what a beautiful little studio apartment your friend has!)

A private amusement park

Lovely 🥰

Like a dream! Takes my breath away!🩵💚🩵💚

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A royal playground!🩵💚🩵

Dear Leon, your videos have filled me with so much JOY. I love your Art/ Culture content and would be delighted if you could continue your visits to other interesting artists, artisans, jewellery makers, writers, musicians…your interviews have so much gravitas and genuinely bring out the best in so many of your featured interviewees…I also enjoy your cooking inserts. Also, looking foward to your progress on the Mayor’s Chalus projects…I also enjoy your Brocant visits, and love witnessing your purchases…Eleanor od Aquitaine and her Son, Richard are particular interests, and would love to hear more about their lives in the early middle ages..where they lived, and a glimpse into their lifestyles. Walks are also such an informative way to show us your world…much love from a fellow ex art teacher, lecturer and painter, now living in Queensland, Australia..xx

I enjoy your channel just the way you are presenting it. It is wonderful. Just because you live in rural France does not mean you are not supposed to venture out and experience other places. Don't understand people who don't think outside the box. You keep doing you. xxx

Amazing stair cases on the exterior . Thank you for sharing 😊

Thank you this is so good. 😊 Would you consider a GoPro by Sony?

Happy New Year, Leon! The murals and coming exhibition sound exciting! The exhibition in Sanilhac was interesting... of course, I had to find it on the map! LOL! I wish I knew how you could get input on what people want to see from those who are not watching! But I am no help. Those of us who watch regularly like what you are doing. Perhaps a more important question is what do you want to do with the channel? The time and effort you have put into this has not been financially rewarded, yet has been rewarding in other ways. Do the things that bring you joy and skip the things that give you stress. Ha ha! Easy advice for me to give with the difficult implementation thrust upon you! I trust you will find your answers. Good luck, my friend!

You should curate content for the folks who want to watch it, and ignore the drive-by-trolls who only leave toxic comments behind on the way to the next video.

Hi Leon I also agree with shabbymoniquebrocante.....I like your vlogs...a little of this and a little of that, like to see your neighbours, your area, your projects, travels etc. Don't change anything....😊Friday will not be the same without you. Happy New Year🎉

Oh, Leon, you are so multi-talented and we love your videos. Where ever you take us, it's just a pleasure to be allowed to share in your interesting life. Looks like you're going to be quite busy with the mural and your art classes. We totally understand why you need a break from your video journal. I think I've heard that You Tube has a resource that gives their content creators advice on ways to grow their channels. Might be worth a try. Much love and take care. 😘❤

Happy Holidays, Leon! May this season be full of light and joy for you and all your friends ! I have really enjoyed all of your vlogs! I am here to learn whatever you want to teach us all in your joyful way! I can’t wait to see the gazebo build! How exciting for you! I also am in great anticipation to see the installation of the murals! How fun they look! Take care of yourself and enjoy your break! All my best to you in the New Year🎉!

Oh, Leon, you brought tears to my eyes when I saw my name. I have enjoyed your videos so much. Meeting your friends, going to places I know I will never see personally, and just spending time with you. I will miss our Friday morning visits, but I understand. Taking a breather from it all will help, I am sure. Take your time, but not too long 😊. Love the ideas for the murals. So country and so related to the area and France. I would love to see something with young and up coming artist from France and from other places in the world. Like a showing and/or interviews with them. I will be here when you return.

There is some amazing talent in those amateur paintings. I wish you success with the exhibition. Also the challenge that lies ahead with creating and applying your artwork on that building in the town. As for the unwarranted criticism, the channel title clearly indicates that you have chosen to live in rural France. Live, not just exist. So, travelling from your rural base to visit eg Paris, Versailles and Honfleur and friends and exhibitions is what someone with an inquiring mind would do. I’m saddened to see the low subscriber uptake figures and understand how disappointing and frustrating that is for you when you put in so much time and effort. Your videos are uniquely yours. It would be a dull world if all content creators chose one style. As for how to alter your approach I would have to take time to consider. In the meantime I wish you all the very best for the New Year ahead. 😊

Leon ek hou baie van die wye verskeidenheid! Mooi jaar vir jou! 🎉

The content you ´r showing us is a nice mix and I really enjoy watching, have been with you since the start. The murals will be so nice and beautiful, big endevour. Happy New Year to you Leon from Sweden.

Leon, I have had no issues with your videos or content. Rather, I found them very interesting. You do a mix up of content, plus you do your own research, filming, editing, and I for one really appreciate all of your efforts. You take us on journeys with your visits to places out of rural areas,in your artwork, and sharing your visits with your wonderful friends. I, for one, will be sorry to see you go but I will always wish you good tidings and prosperity. May 2025 be an awesome year for you. My hubby slipped on a wet step going out to take out recycling last night and fractured a rib. He was in ER for the night in pain. He will be very sore for a while. We went ahead with a visit from our grandchildren and parents. I would gladly lose sleep to see them, even though they are all 4 toddlers and girls born during covid. It was close to their bedtime when leaving, which meant they were all cranky and ĺoud. I hope you change your mind and stay, but as we say say, you do you. You know what's best, and is it worth all of the effort for you. May your cup always be full. Best wishes always and a very Happy New Year to you.❤

Leon, I have tears in my eyes as I watch you. Tears of anger that anyone would criticise your interesting, artistic, sensitive, informative, beautiful and cultured postings. Tears of frustration and puzzlement that your numbers have not risen the way that you deserve. I too am disappointed about that. Tears of sadness when I saw your sadness. I cannot make suggestions on how to make your channel more appealing. Your choice of music has been exquisite. If some people suggest that you ‘jazz things up and make it like a tv show, so be it if that is the way to get your number up. I will still watch you as I believe that anything you do will be in great taste and elegance. I am now going to get some tissues and a cup of tea. I will still look forward to next LEONSDAY. . . . .

I am surprised at the criticism of some of your videos, as I think variety, and a reflection of what you do and see in your everyday life and when you travel, is what makes your channel interesting. Bonne annee Leon, and I hope you return refreshed and reinvigorated, when you are ready to do so.

Hi Leon. Please continue making video's like you always do. I really enjoyed all . The churches, your garden, your house, Paris your friends whatever. Every friday is Leon time. I wish you a happy healty and much love new year. Hope to see you soon. Xxx

Hope your Christmas was warm and bright, Leon. I am dismayed that the New Year will bring a disruption to our beloved "Leon Days". However, I understand the importance and rewards of a time of review of the past in order to plan for a successful and pleasing future. I have always enjoyed ALL your vlogs. However, I will do my best to call to memory the best and most pleasing AND to consider new topics and venues you might bring your expert vision to. God bless you and keep you!

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Thank you.

Español por favor, gracias.

I wish he would have showed you the rock pavilion of Belvedere, it's one of my favorite, most beautiful inside places inside.

Why did they not have carpets in at least her private apartments and bedroom? Weird

What a lovely video. This place has always fascinated me. So nice to see it up close. Thank you.

I really appreciate this video! I've never seen or known about several things you filmed. You've opened up a new worm hole for me😊 It was very nice to see from your point of view on the ground. Much appreciated! Just gorgeous place, it's just a shame of the whole human back story, but glad it's here to see now and kept intact. The bedroom with moving mirrors! They need to bring that back for sure - every modern bedroom should have this!

Happy belated birthday, Leon. Also, best wishes for a wonderful Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2025.❤

This IS not a nice mémorise For thé french people That women was a fraud for thé country she was a Bad Luke she's spent all thé work thé tears thé lives from thé paur ! Nerver again !!! That's why she loose her head She wentbto far !!!!!😊

Lovely, I wish you’d show more of the interiors!!!😊

Very well done🎉

Lovely! Thank you for sharing your experience!

Well this brought me to tears. Such beauty! Thank you. I’ll share this

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Happy late birthday and Merry Christmas, Leon! It looks like you had a wonderful trip, indeed! Your friend's studio apartment was absolutely charming. I have to admit that I don't think I could do it! I love my excess space! LOL!

The smaller cottage homes are so quint. I could see her and the children enjoying the fields and gardens as if normal people. Sad the way their lives turned out.

Happy Birthday Leon. What an interesting and thoroughly marvellous celebration 😊😊 what a delightful friend you have in Therese. Here tiny apartment is so orderly and I was salivating at the sight of the pasta dish. I wish you a very Happy Christmas 😊

Happy, Happy Belated Birthday Leon! What a most perfect way to celebrate! In Paris, with good friends. You deserve to be feted in this way! Therese's apartment is a delicate masterpiece of breathing space and and decor. Your R B & B was so sumptuous! With the opening of Notre Dame, the beloved heart and soul of this city embraces us with new hope!

Bonjour Leon what a lovely gift for your birthday from your friend. I love Paris so may places to go and see and eat .Joyeux Anniversaire en retard LeonXX