Goodbye Chateau, here's to a NEW ADVENTURE - How to renovate a Chateau (Without killing your partner

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Комментарии • 504

  • @Kiwiwanderer
    @Kiwiwanderer 2 года назад +21

    You 2 are the best advertisement of what marriage is - patience, acceptance, enjoying each other, genuine affection and total commitment - loving each other and wanting the other to be happy.

  • @PresLopes
    @PresLopes 2 года назад +222

    Better be on a holiday. I am not invested in these series for nothing. 😭🤣

  • @nepenthe1446
    @nepenthe1446 2 года назад +61

    So many laugh out loud moments. The only thing I could think of that would be funnier would be the sight of Nathan crammed in the back between the girls' car seats!

  • @niamhdalymcgrath
    @niamhdalymcgrath 2 года назад +85

    So glad you got a well earned break without a paintbrush in sight

  • @RillaG
    @RillaG 2 года назад +69

    My mom called my three younger sisters "girlies" when they were little (they are a lot younger than me and close in age) so every time you said it I had a little pang of missing my mom, she's been gone over 20 years now! Funny how little turns of phrase can bring back such sweet long forgotten memories.

  • @irvanairvana4055
    @irvanairvana4055 2 года назад +21

    I was hoping Nathan would pop up in the back seat of the car. Loved Philip’s English translation. It had a mid-west American accent. So funny.

  • @TheFiown
    @TheFiown 2 года назад +117

    We forget when living in France just how exotic and lovely this is for those abroad to see ! My daughter just bought a lovely house ten metres from the water in Britanny. She almost hesitated so I said 'are you mad, go for it' ! Can't wait to go visit.

    • @ktjamlex
      @ktjamlex 2 года назад

      Hardly exotic for those in the pacific. Looks a tad cold and busy

  • @amberbrown5359
    @amberbrown5359 2 года назад +36

    Thank you so much for the American pronunciation of “ La Trinite sur mer.” I understood it immediately. 🇫🇷☀️⛱🍦

  • @patdowney4984
    @patdowney4984 2 года назад +59

    If anyone deserves a holiday it’s you two and the girls .Phillip looks so happy x

  • @renovatingthechateau
    @renovatingthechateau 2 года назад +10

    Anna sounds so relaxed here and happy. So pleased to see you guys are taking time out and being just a family creating memories together ❤️

  • @anouckjeanne
    @anouckjeanne 2 года назад +167

    Best way to avoid having a heart attack is to be a Patreon, thus to already know the meaning behind the title ;)

    • @sus8e462
      @sus8e462 2 года назад +21

      Or appreciate Philips humor & "click bait" titles/thumbnails used by many... 😉

    • @annescholl420
      @annescholl420 2 года назад +2

      Trop beau! Your family is just so sweet! I love your exploring mind Anna! That is how I have rolled since I was a child! Bretagne is where I spent 100% of my summers! In Chateaulin, Quimper, Locronan, Plage Sainte Anne…

  • @mmunro74
    @mmunro74 2 года назад +125

    Loved it!!! And how you focused on time with each other, rather than showing off a fancy hotel room, shopping, eating!

    • @ThatsJustPeachy1871
      @ThatsJustPeachy1871 2 года назад +3

      It was perfect. Such a sweet beautiful family.

    • @dawn7612
      @dawn7612 Год назад +1

      Well deserved holiday... Beautiful!
      Dawn

  • @deebowker768
    @deebowker768 2 года назад +56

    It’s good to see you getting a break after such constant hard work.

  • @annettesharrock1236
    @annettesharrock1236 2 года назад +78

    What a beautiful place Brittany. Phillip is a man of many talents swimming sailing a boat what ever next. I loved your children enjoying them selves a pleasure to watch . Enjoy your holiday. Loved watching as normal xx

  • @antonmarkov1635
    @antonmarkov1635 2 года назад +4

    They’re going to remember this forever. I’m 23 and I remember my family trips when I was that age

  • @essieessie5399
    @essieessie5399 2 года назад +12

    You're my favorite vloggers by far, so funny and entertaining. Thanks for taking us along. There's nothing like bare boat charter!! I'm not into kids, but your girls are absolutely adorable!

  • @kristadixon3272
    @kristadixon3272 2 года назад +2

    I hope all the viewers are watching the ads! They bring in revenue for this great family!

  • @lstarkey6992
    @lstarkey6992 2 года назад +3

    Best vacations for unwinding: being on a sailboat for at least a week. Congratulations! Mind you, if you thought renovating a chateau was expensive, you have never owned a sailboat! Cue mad, hysterical, wistful laughter. The best sleep you will ever have is at anchor after a great day. Good on all of you!

  • @cwatson1975
    @cwatson1975 2 года назад +18

    Oh, that was so lovely. Thank you for sharing you vacation with us.

  • @gaenadasylva
    @gaenadasylva 2 года назад +8

    Your cinematography is beautiful and very personal.... It is beautiful and always has emotion, poetry as well as a perfect touch of humour...

  • @shuffleaccount1985
    @shuffleaccount1985 2 года назад +6

    THANK YOU FOR TAKING ME ALONG ON HOLIDAY!! YOUR SUCH A FUNNY AND WONDERFULLY LOVING FAMILY !!!! MY ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE !!!!

  • @helloworld5182
    @helloworld5182 2 года назад +31

    Lovely family oriented vlog. Only wish it was longer. 🙂

    • @HowToRenovateAChateau
      @HowToRenovateAChateau  2 года назад +31

      We came back yesterday, so there was no more time to edit anything longer... but we'll show more next week!

    • @ArtfulShelley
      @ArtfulShelley 2 года назад +2

      @@HowToRenovateAChateau Yay!

    • @cupcakesteriacupcake8889
      @cupcakesteriacupcake8889 2 года назад +1

      @@HowToRenovateAChateau yeay! Excited 🤩🤩

  • @AniaBumba
    @AniaBumba 2 года назад +14

    That was very relaxing to watch. I haven’t been on any holidays in 7 years or so. It is so nice to see the world through RUclips.

    • @slouberiee
      @slouberiee 2 года назад +1

      That's sad, everybody deserve holidays.

  • @carolz5090
    @carolz5090 2 года назад +10

    A long, long overdue break. Your girls are just lovely, really sweet.
    So glad to hear Philipp was happy, and you seemed happy as well Anna. C’est bon right?

  • @inthehouse1960
    @inthehouse1960 2 года назад +28

    This brought a little tear to my eyes seeing you take a holiday with the girls after to much hard work. I'll be in France in September and will check out these places as possible destinations. It looks beautiful...and no rain!

  • @kimclarke5018
    @kimclarke5018 2 года назад +22

    Absolutely beautiful the beaches and the sailing boat.

  • @KH-nn6kh
    @KH-nn6kh 2 года назад +7

    So wonderful you could have a chance to take a bit of a break, rejuvenated your batteries and fulfill a long time dream. Great to have the inspiration; and what great memories for the girl's and yourselves.

  • @WilliamG916
    @WilliamG916 2 года назад +26

    A thoroughly charming episode! So glad to know that you have had or are still having a well earned rest! The Britanny coast looks wonderful! So nice to see all of you together!

  • @fifenton6154
    @fifenton6154 2 года назад +4

    Oh my giddy aunt, the title nearly gave me a heart attack.. So glad you’re of on a well deserved holiday and not leaving us forever . Cheers for Melbourne Australia 😉

  • @sharon9399
    @sharon9399 2 года назад +4

    Sailing is the most amazing feeling. I used to sail on an Evelyn 32. Great memories.

  • @sarahyates6055
    @sarahyates6055 2 года назад +36

    How wonderful I always feel like I’ve been on a day trip out with you all when I watch the vlogs where you visit new places! It’s been over two years since we went on holiday and we aren’t going to get away this year either, depending on my health and virus situations we might get a day out somewhere. I could almost taste and smell the seaside it’s was lovely. Thank you for sharing your holiday with us, it’s one thing to share your “ work day” but your precious family time too we are very spoiled x

  • @wendy833
    @wendy833 2 года назад +4

    Sand between your toes, fun! I couldn't believe how many boats were in the water.

  • @juliehardy7510
    @juliehardy7510 2 года назад +5

    A beautiful country! Great memories for you all 🥰

  • @normamurray4450
    @normamurray4450 2 года назад +6

    What a lovely vlog you produced of your holiday....Phillip should be ecstatic now that he had his boating adventure! His cheeky comment about the kids being "annoying" crept in, which made me laugh. Well, I hope you had some relaxing time for yourself too Anna. A lovely, lovely family!

  • @dorislong9420
    @dorislong9420 2 года назад +6

    Brittany is one of my favorite places, it has been too long since we have been there, this brought back happy memories. Have fun.💗

  • @tootsla1252
    @tootsla1252 2 года назад

    We have been renovating a 20 yr old home for the last 2 years - which served us well during the Plague lockdowns. I cannot imagine doing that to a 200+ yr old chateau while caring for two small children!?!? Who does that? You two are amazing!

  • @jodic7760
    @jodic7760 2 года назад +28

    How beautiful! I’ve always loved seeing all the sailboats and being on the beach. You have a lovely, lovely family and I look forward to watching all of your videos! Hope you all had a restful, rejuvenating holiday.

  • @barbaraharrison3632
    @barbaraharrison3632 2 года назад +5

    So lovely to see you all relaxed and having quality time together as a couple and family.

  • @messiejessie
    @messiejessie 2 года назад +5

    Well I’m off to work on a rainy cold winter morning but thank you for this moment of joy xx

  • @sammuelgama2042
    @sammuelgama2042 2 года назад +11

    That better be moving the renovation to one of the outdoor buildings!!!!

  • @helenstella2666
    @helenstella2666 2 года назад +8

    “Oh I do like to be beside the seaside….” 🏖 Wonderful family fun & looking forward to seeing more Anna & Philipp. Thank you ☺️

  • @rodneydecoster318
    @rodneydecoster318 2 года назад +5

    Philip this was an amazing episode. I’ve been to so many of these places but it didn’t matter cause you brought it fresh with your lovely family, camera/drone work and music choices. Anna is short for Angel I think cause she’s the easiest person to be around. 5 star. I loved it. Definitely gonna shoot you up to 100k. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @ThatsJustPeachy1871
    @ThatsJustPeachy1871 2 года назад +8

    Aw, I loved this episode!!!! Thank you for allowing us to join you on your holiday 😊Such a beautiful place and wonderful memories were made🥰 Looked like Phillip took his drone too!!

  • @bjbrown
    @bjbrown 2 года назад +10

    Ahhh the memories. I lived on a sailboat for nine years in the Florida Keys and loved it. Bad weather or good it was so much fun! Happy that you could have that experience.

    • @judygillespie3242
      @judygillespie3242 2 года назад +2

      My next door neighbors daughter is doing just that now. Bought herself a sailboat and is around Ft.Pierce. Living the life.....

    • @bjbrown
      @bjbrown 2 года назад +1

      @@judygillespie3242 Hello Miss Judy, I had a very dear friend from Ft.P. He is gone now but still in my heart. May she have many years of fun, sun and sailing because it is a life and every night when you are out there you only imagine how many wish they could be there. I remember the nights at anchor when the moon twinkled on the water and how beautiful it was!

    • @judygillespie3242
      @judygillespie3242 2 года назад +1

      @@bjbrown I hope this is the case for her. Whole family loves the water. They take a lot of sunset pictures. Beautiful. I can only dream 😪 Sounds like you made a life time of memories.

    • @bjbrown
      @bjbrown 2 года назад

      @@judygillespie3242 Hello Judy, yes, have many happy memories. Slow travel was the way so spending weeks or a month somewhere was always in order. It was great fun! Cheers and take care, love from Florida!

    • @judygillespie3242
      @judygillespie3242 2 года назад

      @@bjbrown I am jealous. Glad to had the experience. 😄

  • @sharon9399
    @sharon9399 2 года назад +5

    OMG you guys are a crack up. Thank you for your great sense of humour.

  • @kathykulba4320
    @kathykulba4320 2 года назад +8

    How Beautiful!! Thank you for taking us along!!! I long for a holiday!!! I love living vicariously through you!!!

  • @elizabethbrzezicka2283
    @elizabethbrzezicka2283 2 года назад +9

    Brought back loads of memories for me as we had a holiday home in Normandy and our holidays were spent there and we would take the children to M’ont St Michel and do loads of road trips around France. You have a beautiful family and your girls are adorable!
    Enjoy your château and vlogs. Thank you for sharing. 😊

  • @rosemariedeschenes7013
    @rosemariedeschenes7013 2 года назад +6

    So happy you and your family got a well deserved break. Thank you for taking us along on this adventure. It's been almost 50 years since I visited Mont St Michael and it still looks amazing. Love the coastline and sailing ⛵ Enjoy 🌞😉😘

  • @hatshepsut8329
    @hatshepsut8329 2 года назад +3

    How lovely the Brittany coast is! It looks as though a great time was being had by all! 🥰 🐠🇫🇷

  • @charlesmnadeau
    @charlesmnadeau 2 года назад +7

    Truly wonderful to see the family enjoying some of the specular seaside areas in Brittany. I also had the privilege of going and kept the best memories. Many thanks

  • @nicolethijs5428
    @nicolethijs5428 2 года назад +26

    You sure know how to hook us! Wishing you all a happy ,relaxing holiday!

  • @annesheridan3502
    @annesheridan3502 2 года назад +10

    Well deserved break for you guys!! Nathan will be devastated but his pal will be 🔙🔜. Lovely to see the area. Beautiful. Would love a sailing trip there. 💙

  • @ou812booty
    @ou812booty 2 года назад +4

    Been over 20 years since I was in Quimper ,Benodet Concarneau. Forget how nice it is there.

    • @merrigayschroer1453
      @merrigayschroer1453 2 года назад

      Over 50 years ago for me but the memories remain so wonderful.

  • @karenreeves856
    @karenreeves856 2 года назад +5

    Great to see you guys having a real holiday! You all look so happy and relaxed. The girls are just so cute, and they're having such a great time, aren't they? You so deserve this holiday, you both work so hard. Enjoy!! Big hugs xx

  • @janineregan
    @janineregan 2 года назад +4

    What a beautiful country France is. We are in lock down here in Australia, so I think it will be a long time before I see it again in person. But seeing it through your eyes is nearly as good. Thank you for sharing. ☀️ 🚤 🏖

  • @robinhewitt
    @robinhewitt 2 года назад +2

    So happy to see you all enjoying a beautiful vacation. Jacques Cousteau, you look like you are living your dream on the water. Happy to see you found a wood chipper substitute with the motorized zodiac. The girls are so sweet and appear to be great travellers too. Lucky you!

  • @helenstella2666
    @helenstella2666 2 года назад +18

    So it’s barn renovation time now me thinks ☺️🌷

    • @darant2249
      @darant2249 2 года назад

      I wondered too if Anna will get her Atileria

  • @karentozer1871
    @karentozer1871 2 года назад +3

    My sisters and I had a week long French adventure in Jan/Feb 2020, just before the pandemic started and Mont St Michel was one of our places to see and we stayed in a lovely hotel overlooking MSM, plus at that time of year we were almost the only people there….fantastic xx

  • @wendyhart8968
    @wendyhart8968 2 года назад +8

    Thank you for bringing us along on your holiday. You all deserve it. So many vlogs and DYI. The sailing holiday seems very exciting!

  • @sentimentalwoman4540
    @sentimentalwoman4540 2 года назад +4

    You certainly have yourself a gem of a husband. He cooks, sails, gardens, is a master carpenter, he even does electrical, and plumbing work. You're married to a jack of all trades.

    • @777rogerf
      @777rogerf 9 месяцев назад

      ....while at the same time producing these videos!

  • @andrewcorby2893
    @andrewcorby2893 2 года назад +5

    Fabulous, reminds me of our sailing holidays in Croatia. We have missed them so seeing you sailing and swimming brought a smile to my face. Enjoy it looks beautiful. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @pawlieblog7967
    @pawlieblog7967 2 года назад +4

    Lovely Brittany! Gorgeous beaches and seascapes. Lucky you, enjoy les vacances!!

  • @kathyrogers1703
    @kathyrogers1703 2 года назад +5

    Thanks for sharing your family vacation with us! The scenery was beautiful!

  • @grace7701
    @grace7701 2 года назад +5

    Looks like you had an absolutely amazing vacation (holiday)! ⛵

  • @gregoryalexander4418
    @gregoryalexander4418 2 года назад +5

    How exciting to be on holiday The area is beautiful it's just looks like the Rivera. On a yacht for a week that's relaxing enjoy !!!!

  • @laurettadimmick6399
    @laurettadimmick6399 2 года назад +1

    How wonderful you got to take a holiday and so nice that Philip got to share his sailing dream with your beautiful family! Bravi!

  • @kaydesign
    @kaydesign 2 года назад +2

    Most stylish couple. Beautiful chateau and now sailing to. Chapeau!

  • @marthaizaguirre6363
    @marthaizaguirre6363 2 года назад +3

    So glad you took some time off just to have fun! 😄💕💕💕

  • @marilynnash1197
    @marilynnash1197 2 года назад +2

    What a beautiful area to have a holiday 😊

  • @leslikuyweski4576
    @leslikuyweski4576 2 года назад +4

    The water looks so refreshing! A much needed holiday I'm sure! So glad for you!

  • @ncjeffhyder
    @ncjeffhyder 2 года назад

    "Don't bring your children they are annoying" no truer words have ever been spoken. Somehow you made it work anyway. Good job.

  • @sdole9448
    @sdole9448 2 года назад +8

    Lovely memories of our parents taking my little sister and I to the beach in the US! Thanks for the nostalgic session. :) Also, watching you all rock out in the car to your tunes made me wonder - do you know that They Might Be Giants do kids' albums that adults actually enjoy, too? We love "Here Comes Science."

  • @KesenyaMoore
    @KesenyaMoore 2 года назад +2

    From 5th lockdown in Australia, this is just wonderful. I feel like Im On holiday too ❤️🌞❤️

  • @jmcneil4891
    @jmcneil4891 2 года назад +5

    Beautiful relaxing scenery!!

  • @TeresaGuerrero115
    @TeresaGuerrero115 2 года назад

    I've renovated many houses and although they weren't chateau's the stress feels similar....and you have to step away!! The family will appreciate the memories!

  • @donnabrennan2031
    @donnabrennan2031 2 года назад +4

    looks perfect. you deserve a holiday after all the hard work .

  • @pg6805
    @pg6805 2 года назад +7

    wow, i loved this video! it’s also so strange as i watch another youtube channel called sailing la vagabonde and it feels like such a crossover video as the family from that channel own a boat too and go snorkelling and everything, i don’t know the vibe felt really similar 💁🏻‍♂️i hope you have a nice holiday!!

  • @lauriecalery8801
    @lauriecalery8801 2 года назад

    So idyllic, playing at the seaside and staying on a boat. I jumped for joy when I saw Mont St Michel till, as pointed out, visiting in the summer with children, not so much fun with the surge of people. I love your honesty, made me laugh. Thank you. Cheers!

  • @stephaniegibbs2098
    @stephaniegibbs2098 2 года назад +4

    That was so sweet :) glad you all got away to enjoy yourselves

  • @susanmatthews7761
    @susanmatthews7761 2 года назад +4

    An idyll. Sigh. Looks perfect 🤩

  • @cathyagain5841
    @cathyagain5841 2 года назад +2

    I have been smiling through the whole video. Your happiness is contagious. 😀

  • @cgee3999
    @cgee3999 2 года назад +1

    Looks like a great family moment 👍

  • @laurawatkins9399
    @laurawatkins9399 2 года назад +5

    Gosh Philipp, thanks for the American translation. I was struggling. :P

  • @heidim6468
    @heidim6468 2 года назад +3

    Nice vacation loving the boat and island….

  • @chappytillman4305
    @chappytillman4305 2 года назад

    Constantly amazed by philip's talent. Woah!, wow!, ooooh!.

  • @bernieallison981
    @bernieallison981 2 года назад

    I so enjoyed going on holiday with you all. What a wonderful adventure. I love the sea, and have only ever been on a very small 2 person sail boat, and only on a very large lake in Quebec - Eastern Canada. And how beautiful Bretagne/Brittany is, and so much to see and do. Good to know - visit just out of tourist season. I had a friend quite a long while ago, she came from Bretagne, France. She married one of our friends and they have lived in Quebec ever since. Their children must now be all grown up. Thank you so much for taking us along with you. I too love the sea, and sailboats, des Chateaux, et le Francais, merci pour des lessons avec Nathan. One day… one day I shall make it there… Au Revoir 🙋‍♀️ 💕

  • @itsmewende
    @itsmewende 2 года назад

    My mom always said...there's no better place than on the water. Our summer house was on the Chesapeake Bay here in the states, in Maryland. I have the best memories of my childhood there. Thanks for taking us along, it was indeed wonderful.

  • @ednadolan9253
    @ednadolan9253 2 года назад +5

    Brilliant vlog, great to see you all relaxing and enjoying your holiday. Enjoy and I look forward to seeing your next part of your adventure ☺️

  • @susandewolfe4876
    @susandewolfe4876 2 года назад +1

    Do you think Nathan may be having a "small party" if you have him Chateau sitting? Am thinking my Yellow Smash cocktail would taste delicious on any of those boats or in any of those multi million-dollar homes! Enjoy your well deserved vacation.

  • @vivaldi1236
    @vivaldi1236 2 года назад +3

    Delighted you took such a stunning holiday. The azure water is wonderful. Thank you for sharing. 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @FiggysMeemaw
    @FiggysMeemaw 2 года назад +1

    Trinite Sur Mer is a lovely seaside town, we always visit a beach just a couple of miles further up the coast and stop for a beer at Trinite on our way back to our house near Merdrignac.

  • @christinagill6332
    @christinagill6332 2 года назад +3

    Lovely see you relaxing and enjoying some family time away from everything else , enjoy looks lovely xx

  • @moiragoldsmith7052
    @moiragoldsmith7052 2 года назад +2

    That was so lovely! Lily was super at swimming and Ella's speech has really come on!

  • @lizslater5607
    @lizslater5607 2 года назад

    I love Brittany, when I was a Nanny in Paris in the Sixties we use to go there for holidays , brought back memories xxx

  • @ThatsJustPeachy1871
    @ThatsJustPeachy1871 2 года назад +1

    I like Phillip’s tutorial on how to catch a crab😂😂😂

  • @monique804
    @monique804 2 года назад

    Philip, Anna , Lilly and Ella ….. it warmed my heart to see u all enjoying family time together and exploring a piece of paradise on this amazing earth . A very well deserved vacation for you . Stay safe . Much love from sunny Florida USA ☀️

  • @bredakeville7337
    @bredakeville7337 2 года назад +1

    Your girls are just adorable. I am going to show my daughter (6) later of Lily swimming with her arm bands, ring and flippers. We live by the sea here (West of Ireland) but she has good swimming days and bad (mainlly due to seaweed!!!!) but I think Lily will inspire her. Enjoy your holiday. Haven't been on holidays in a loooooong time either. Love your sense of humour and vlog.

  • @FRanceSource
    @FRanceSource 2 года назад +3

    Reminds us of Cancale...not too far from there. Beautiful.

  • @shannonbailey8201
    @shannonbailey8201 2 года назад +1

    What a wonderful family experience. Sunshine and the beach.

  • @yvonnestevenson6817
    @yvonnestevenson6817 2 года назад +2

    Wonderful to see you guys having a well earned holiday, this will be a lovely memory for your beautiful girls too, please stay safe, Yvonne from Australia x