Who would BUY this ABANDONED CHATEAU?! | Dreamer or Delusional?
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2022
- Abandoned and ruined places have always intrigued me. The faded grandeur, vague hints of the decoration that were once carefully chosen and admired, but most of all the possibility of freeing it from its long slumber by piecing it back together using the clues left behind. This might be a romantic view of such a place, but it could become a reality. To take on a project like this, you have to be a dreamer, as well as a bit delusional - and that's precisely the fun of it.
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This isn't 'doing up' a chateau, it's bringing it back from the point of extinction ! Can't wait to see the process.
Literally the rise of the Phoenix from the ashes! Dan can do it!
@@creative227 Yes he can Dan the Builder
No, that would be Dan and Bob the builder.
He is one brave man, that’s for sure. I hope he has lots of help.
@@SouthernArtist77 I remember him doing a Kickstarter on the place a couple of years ago and it was going to be a collaboration with a handful of people. However, the deal fell through because someone else had purchased the property at the time. I am pleased that it eventually came back to Dan.
Thank you Stephanie for showing support for Dan!
You don’t need to thank her. Also, Steph doesn’t need thanked. They’re friends now, and very good friends. They’ve great chemistry together. 😉👍
@@jimmyconnolly3461
@@fredavdwesthuizen8009 ?
She's a good friend. As soon as I saw the roofless ruin, somehow I just knew Dan was going to pull out a weed whacker. Gotta take care of the most important things. :P Stephanie sounds practical, wanting to stay out of danger of having a loo fall on their heads.
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I thought his farmhouse was pretty derelict when he bought it and started the backbreaking task of renovating it - this is a whole other level! But I will enjoy watching him bring it back to life. Dan's the man!!
Great comment. Though forgive me if when reading my comments that I come across negatively. It’s my humour and I really hope he does himself proud.❤️
Oh, so now you have humor. I was waiting for an explanation 😝😜
@@margielynch7196 I think you already fecked, yourself.😉😂❤️👍
Pastor please pray for the release of curses and magic. Please pray to facilitate the brain and be given intelligence. Please pray to get rid of the disease in the body. Please pray for smooth finances and be given wealth.
My sympathies to Amaury and his parents on the loss of Phoebe. Our animal companions become such important parts of our families, their absence is always felt strongly.
Me too...just lost my little boy was so special to me..I can't seem to cope with going to collect his ashes, was meant go Wednesday but just felt overwhelmed . 😭 Thoughts with Amaury.
I also extend my sympathies as I have been there too many times to count. There are many reasons Amaury has endeared himself to me - his love of his dogs is another! 🥰
It’s devastating to lose a pet. I think it still shows with Amaury ❤️
@@isabelmonday After the heartbreak eventually will come happy memories.
I didn’t know about Phoebe! So hard to say goodbye. What did we do to deserve the goodest dogs? (Edit: I realized I had only got halfway through that vlog and went back and watched it.)
I hope he got it for almost free
Loved Isabel’s face when she told you she had been waiting 😂
Isabel's expression could melt ice..Hilarious..
Hilarious 😀
not a happy bunny!
I loved her face when looking inside Dans chateau. She just hates unfinished work and wants it all to be just right, and clean. . She really struggled to stay positive 😂😂😂❤️
I agree . The state was priceless
Dear Stephanie, Philip, Mummy and Percy, and all LaLande, if ever there was a doubt about love and laughter you have put a stop to it. This was a most enjoyable vlog. All of your responses to the chateau were so genuine. Thank you for including all of us. Hugs💞
I crack up every time Dan and Maria put on the 'gloves'!! 🤣
I love Mummy's honesty - "We've been ready for the last hour" - only a hint of "GET IN THE CAR!" LOL
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I love her too. Her purpose at LaLand seems to be the reminder of etiquette and work ethics!
Her face was a picture! 😂
I suppose she serves a purpose??
@@ruthiepooh86 they all have roles to play. They are a community.
Dan definitely needs to have his friends to be very positive about this massive project! Well done you LaLanders!!! Even I am more hopeful now 😆
Maria sounds like Liam Neesam in 'Taken', " I have a particular set of skills, skills that make me a nightmare for people like you" ! I for one wouldn't like to leave the sponge in the sink, I would be looking over my shoulder for days !
Maria wins all the time everytime (except for when Dan wins) because she is perfect! When she plays the piano in the vlogs I am literally in awe! Multitalented. I also like her personality. And she is pretty.
Who else but Dan the Man. He must be crazy but in a good way and a nice legacy for his family.
Such a wonderful idea to welcome Dans chateau into the family with a beautiful garden party, surrounded by his closest friends it must have inspired him to begin the challenge knowing you are all behind him. such friendship is worth so much. well done again Lalanders.
I loved her support of him! 😍 I remember him in the garden the first time!😇
I love how Dan's Chateau already has an open concept. 😆
Yes, with a sink hanging from a former bathroom wall on the 2nd or 3rd floor. Yikes. He’ll sort it all out. 😅
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Yes I 👍agree..😉. certain a BREATH OF FRESH AIR ALL AROUND HIS CASTLE!!😊😄😃
Remember this House was a santuary for 200 Jewish Children . To what end ? Yah I do wish Dan would of waited .
You are a great friend, Stephanie. (And Phillip, too). Don’t think we hadn’t noticed how you support your friends by driving all the way to Spain to help them with their vlog! And here again, by setting up a gorgeous lunch to support Dan’s channel. This is one of the main reasons I love watching your channel, your kindness 😊
I think it’s so over the top. Just what everyone needs. I hope sponsors help him out with supplies etc. if Dan pulls this off he will forever be iconic 😅
Dan is a lucky man. He has wonderful friends.
I'm really impressed with the pace that Dan has been able to keep up with the build. It's already looking like a building going up instead of a ruin.
Excruciatingly hard work for Dan. Tons of fun for us. I’m good with that. 😉
I am so glad there is so much LaLand community support for Dan and his amazing endeavour. I am guessing that Dan is going primarily solo on this. He has to be one of the most courageous young man I have seen. I truly wish him the fulfillment of his dream and look forward to following his journey.
I’m so glad you’re all supporting Dan! Can’t wait to watch each step of the way!
dinner with champagne next to an burned down castle in the woods with friends, oh how much joie de vivre this is just so brilliant.
Steph - I like that when you go somewhere you don’t just go straight to there but you show us the road and the countryside to get that feeling that we’re on an exciting trip with you. Good editing ❤
McDonald's wasn't exactly what I pictured when I sent those plates to the chateau but it works! Love the setting for the inaugural use.
I love the Woodland dinner service! I used to shop at Lenox when I lived in Princeton NJ. Loved their monstrous special sales!!!💗
Pastor please pray for the release of curses and magic. Please pray to facilitate the brain and be given intelligence. Please pray to get rid of the disease in the body. Please pray for smooth finances and be given wealth.
If anyone can Dan can.... Thank you Stephanie for supporting Dan's incredible project. I hope others from the Chateau community help Dan
Honestly I thought Dan was nuts, until i saw this video, he has a vision, and the support to do something AMAZING!
As an American, I say, " how incredibly sad that with this gorgeous dinner setting, they opted for McDonald's." So uninspirational.
It’s so sweet of all of you to support Dan!🥰 I can’t wait to see this chateau come back to life. You can see the potential even in it’s current ruins state.🏰
What a lovely idea to picnic @ Dan's chateau, a kind thought for a sweet friend. Condolence to Amaury on the loss of Phoebe.
I love Dan's chateau. It is going to be so much fun watching the transformation. It has fabulous bones. Great setting for taking some incredible photos.
I absolutely love the fun relationship your sweet family has with "Dan the Gardener" 😊 I have been binging @Chateau Diaries & @Escape to Rural France! Thanks to all of you for lifting my spirits 🌸
There appears to be a wing which can be made livable fairly quickly with hard work.
The countryside you're in and drove through to get to Dan's chateau is beautiful. I'm assuming he's not terribly far away from Lelande. You and all the Lelande family's support for Dan 's outrageously brave project is just the best. I'm with you and Isabelle. The walls of Dan's chateau first, and then if they're stable enough, the roof. Those walls have me wishing I was a structural engineer and able to jet over to help him out. I hope very qualified engineers can do just that. Watching Dan's chateau's rebirth is going to be amazing. Wishing Dan and all of you the best. Thanks so much for this, Steph. It was a very real gift.
LOL "Loos falling" and "maybe take all the out the trees." You all are fantastic, supportive friends!
Watching this video for the first time and knowing Dan is putting in the stairs right now is so ironic. Phillip is so interested in the stairs that were there and how many floors there were. Honestly a great thing you did for Dan to celebrate his new venture. He certainly had his work cut out for him.
An other (too short) moment where I was sharing a bit of your Lalande life. How beautiful are you all. This is so nice of you Stephanie to share with us. Bon courage pour Dan, the house looks really great. Hope we will be abble to follow the transformations ... Well guys, I love you all.
Its a great and ambitious project for sure, but if anyone can pull it of, its Dan :-)
Dan will not run out of videos for a long, long time with this chateau renovation. I just hope he does not get renovation fatigue. Philip can be a tremendous help with his vision and great sense of style for Dan's chateau. I'm so glad to see Maria and yes, she won!
Stephanie thank you so very much for the visit to Dan's chateau! It is truly wonderful of you to give him a helping hand. It is a beautiful place but what a project. Of course, I am thrilled for him and scared at the same time. Seeing Phillip standing in the ruined building should become a photograph, big enough to be important. It was a wow moment for Phillip! I always love your videos! Your Mom is a hoot, so darling! See you next time!!
Tura Wolfe I so agree about Phillip.
I cannot imagine these lovely castles being lost forever. So I am very pleased people are dedicated to restoring and bringing back the grandeur amazing buildings.
I just love Isabel and Percy but Isabel cracks me up she reminds me of myself in my family I'm 68 I live for these videos three times a week you are so kind to put them up for me to escape and dream of being at la Lande. Every night before I go to sleep I tell him my husband I'm going to dream about laLande I'm going to France and he just says has have a nice trip lol much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖 PS I am so happy for Dan this is going to be a stunning chateau. I agree with Isabel I bet there is a beautiful view! The person I would love to meet the most is Mummy 💖
In the spirit of LaLande, it was an epic support of Dan regarding his massive renovation. He’ll have years of content as we watch him bring this beauty to life. Absolutely love the banter between Dan and Stephanie. And Isabelle’s look in telling Stephanie they have been ready for an hour was priceless. So sorry about Phoebe 😢😢😢Such a loss for Amaury and his parents. But the war between Maria and Dan regarding the strawberry tarte was absolutely hilarious 🤣 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Even in competition there’s love and laughter in true LaLande style. Thanks for sharing 😍😘
Maria, is just hilarious 😂😂😂 point to Maria ☺️☺️
If the inside was safe, it would make an epic place for a Halloween party!😁🧡🎃
MAYBE next year!
A castle for the less wealthy Count.
Pastor please pray for the release of curses and magic. Please pray to facilitate the brain and be given intelligence. Please pray to get rid of the disease in the body. Please pray for smooth finances and be given wealth.
Mummy. Who said “We’ve been waiting for the last hour,” did not look amused. 😆
A man with incredible vision and a boatload of patience is the man for this place.
I hope we get to find out how Dan purchased it and what his plans are. I hope he gets a big sponsor to afford specialists for the structure.
@@emmahiscock9284 Apart from how that could even possibly work - I'm pretty certain he said he's going to restore the entire building to how it was; either way, Dan's probably going to talk exactly about the whole behind-the-scenes of this project at some point.
@@emmahiscock9284 What he meant by that is that there is no roof! So, it is only half of a chateau, currently.
There is a video in French from when it was for sale in 2017 that says the offer wasn’t as important as the condition that it be restored to the original style. I expect the sale was more the case of Dan proving he had the skills & means (or funding plans) to renovate it completely.
@@clo9159 😂👍❤️
I try not to be incredibly nosy, but I’d love to know how Dan afforded to purchase this too. 😊
Can't wait for all the Lander's to go and help Dan at the new Cheatue.
What a beautiful building. Good luck Dan with the project. Thank you Stephanie and family for the visit.
A bit of a giggle: when you showed the chipmunk 🐿 plate, a baby chipmunk came by to drink from my fish pond, whilst I was seeing your chipmunk plate on the screen. I'm seated in the glass tower, so can happily watch all kinds of creatures coming and going in my Fairy garden. Thank you for such good Fun!
The words Philip was looking for, "enthusiasticly enthralled"- well, exactly how I feel! ❤
Reminds me of the Mad Hatter’s tea party 😂🎉❤
Stefanie, that was very thoughtful of you. There’s nothing like having a group of real friends to support each other, and you proved that by visiting Dan’s chateau. It’s a big project and for Dan to have bought it, he saw a potential, and a phenomenal love for it. Great video!
Oh thank you so much Stephanie. I was so delighted by the lunch at Dan's chateau. Thank you! I love you guys.
Plus, I noticed your Dan's Vlog style of music going to the chateau. You're so clever. I laughed and laughed.
And then Mummy said, “Darling, I’m fighting for my right to decide!” 😁😂😆
Please extend our congratulations to Dan! It’s stunning and I can picture him making it live again!
I have never seen such a broad smile from Dan ever. He was so proud to invite everyone inside. Don't blame you Dan.
Dana was grinning from ear to ear too.
I really admire anyone taking a project like this but I can’t help but wonder how it gets financed. The cost to rebuild has to be a few million and most of us don’t have the means for such a project.
If Dan's little guys grow up to be as handy as their dad, this could be a fun family project because I'm sure there will be plenty of projects left when they are big enough to help!
Such an amazing place! It was so nice of everyone to have an event to kick off Dan's amazing project.
What a huge morale boost for Dan, having you put on such a grand affair!
Your love and support will buoy him through this epic journey.
The time,money and energy needed for this large project could be overwhelming, but he has a secret weapon- you all at LaLande!💕
I think if Amery were taking this on I'd be soo excited. As it is I am a little dubious.
Dan's place is going to be epic I think. Going to take a LOT of work but he's young enough, ambitious enough, strong enough, capable enough and he'll spend his time restoring this structurally sound (we hope) gem of a chateau. And your support, that of his fans, patrons and others will be a big help no doubt of it. But it's a monumental task - but one that perhaps even borrowing Amaurey once in a while whose skills are brilliant - perhaps this will be an amazing transformation that will be inspiring, educational, fun and just this side of insane - but so worth it in the end when he does have it as it was before. Big job, but a big imagination to spur him on with help and support. Thanks for supporting our buddy Dan in this by featuring it on your channel. Brilliant.
I agree with Isabel that the first priority needs to be ensuring the walls are sturdy enough to get some temporary roofing on before the winter rains cause more damage.
Beautiful comment but, again Steph doesn’t need to be thanked. They’re friends and like brother and sister. Also, you forgot to mention that Dan is stupid enough to buy this chateau 😂😂😉❤️👍
@@jimmyconnolly3461 Yes, I'm aware of the close bond Steph and Dan have..... I've watched for quite a while and that's obvious. And Dan IS a BRAVE soul but young enough to take this on and tackle it. Going to cost a bit of pocket change but will be worth it in the end. And hopefully the "bones" are strong. First thing is re-secure the steel beams holding the walls together so it doesn't"explode or implode". Then top down and it will be secure. But yeah, Dan always has appeared adventurous so this isn't surprising.
@@TonyDeConcini thank you Tony in Los Angeles. 😂😂❤️👍
@@jimmyconnolly3461 I'm Tony BUT....NOT Tony in Los Angeles. I am in the US - just not that zoo known as LA!!🫣 No not Tony in Los Angeles. Don Antonio (TonyDi) DeConcini is not Tony in LA.
Wow the photo of how the chateau used to be was epic. Can't wait to see what he does with it to bring the glory back to it.
Hi Stephanie, I was sorting through the enormous pile of mail that built up when I was in Europe and came across a very large envelope from Crozon Sur Vurvre, France, and was delighted to open it up and find your perfect thank you card and THE GORGEOUS ORIGINAL 1978 PRINT FROM THE HUNTING PARTY TRIPTYCH BY YOUR FATHER, DEREK JARVIS!!! It is just amazing and so greatly appreciated. This lovely piece will go perfectly in our Fox Hunt themed library which is painted red like celing in the Winter Salon loo. Thank you so much for the beautiful work of art! Lots of love from California from one of your Dauphins of Lalande, Daupin Dubey! 😘😀
So much fun that Dan has a Chateau for you all to visit. Amazing times ahead. Thank you for sharing this day on Chateau Diaries.
Omg. Stephanie thank you so much for featuring Dans place. You really do have a great heart. This is an unreal project. Can’t wait to see what Dan has in store. I sure hope other’s tubers help him out. Unreal.
Stephanie you are an Angel 😇 💖 so generous .Dan is worth it.. can't wait to see what your thoughts are.
@@myrnamcmillan4755 yes. I agree.
Loved this episode, it was the mad hatters tea party with a drop of interview with a vampire 🤣😍
Just love how you support each other congrats Dan on the chateau and congrats Maria for winning the cook-off
Dan is definitely a brave man as Stephanie said in fact, he may be the bravest man. I think that it is a phenomenal project which promises to be magical. WOW!!!!
He has creative vision and this place will benefit from that!
Bravo Dan for your plans to bring back to life this magnificent home. The architectural details are wonderful and the setting is an enchanting woodland. If it's on the list of historical monuments, financial assistance and professional architects might be available to assist in the restoration of this gem. I am sure things will work out and I am looking forward to watching the rebirth or your chateau
How lovely of you to dedicate a vlog in support of Dan I do hope it helps Dan getting new subscribers every little helps.🥰
How amazing, and very Lalonde of you to bring a full, elegant table setting. Love your style and the beautiful spirit of your Lalonde community/family.
Yes, I’m watching Dan’s new project. His chateau is stunning!!! 😁❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶👏👏👏🇨🇦🇫🇷
Wow what a beautiful ride to Chateau a la Dan
Phillip standing alone in the ruins, looking like Matrix😂😂
Your mama's face in the back of the car on the way to fans was a cracker made me chuckle. X
Stephanie: "Everyone ready in the back? "
Mummy: "Absolutely!
We've been ready for the past hour."
Classic parental reprimand ... LOL
The more things change the more they stay the same.
Mummy and my mum were sisters. LOL!
This video made me so happy for Dan and his new chateau. It makes me happy to see how much everyone loves each other in this unsettled world of ours. For me it is a time to escape my real life and enjoy watching other people in their quest for happiness. Loved the show today and wishing so much for Dan to be safe in his journey to reconstruct his beautiful Chateau. God Bless you all, Kathy USA
It is sooo good you are all supporting Dan. I wish you all great success. Hope you like arrange building parties also.
What a brilliant episode. I smiled from ear to ear, from beginning to end. 😄
very nice to see like minded people! im renovating an abandoned manor not nearly as bad in shape as this castle (still got a watertight roof) and am finding the same love for keeping and restoring the original elements of the building here. lots of outsiders tell me im completely mad but its a labour of love. sending love and kisses to you all xoxo
I’m so excited for Dan, I know he’ll do a great job. I hope he gets a lot of help and sponsors to get this project done.
It might cause WWIII 😉😆 but I think a cook-off between Dan and Marie would be fun to watch (and maybe fun for the guests to eat and judge, ha!). Same ingredients for each course, timed challenge, etc.
I miss his cooking tutorials
Well done Dan! And what a way to inaugurate Dan’s first dinner part 💕🤗💕
Oh my Marie. The cook is HILAIRIOUS!!! GUESTS SURE ENJOYED THE DESERT DUEL STORY OF DAN!!!!
Good grief!!!! Hope you've got deep pockets Dan. Enjoy your ride, good luck. But as your heading says dreamer or dillusional!....time will tell. Personally dillusional but each to their own.
Dan will do such an incredible job of this. He’s brave, capable and hardworking. It’s an incredible project and I cannot wait to follow along with Dan and cheer him on.
How wonderful 🎉good on you for supporting Dan!
An amazing naturally following episode filled with friendliness, joy and laughter. Really lifted my spirits
All the best of luck to Dan ! It is a impressive building .
So much fun to see you in Dans chatue, and Maria did it again at the end 🤣🤣🤣💖💖💖
Thank you Stephanie for supporting your friend in his passionate endeavor to restore this derelict château. I hope that when Dan removes the interior growth, including some trees, that the edifice remains standing. Luck & prayers, Dan!
What a wonderful thing to do for Dan..........the Chateux is superb......apparantly Cocoa had a dark history!............and Marie plays the piano as well.....is there no end to Lalande's creativity!....NO!
I love it... I saw the other day. It is going to be wonderful. The architecture is great. I can't wait to see it ❤️
This château when fully restored including the grounds will look absolutely beautiful, I’d visit it when all of the work has been completed.🏡
It may be a God sent. Perhaps, it meant for him to restore it.He can start from ground zero I.e. plumbing and electrical to be installed properly. It is a huge big project!
"I've found my people!" Yes! I found Dan in my feed, binge watched, and found you!
I love your mom’s stories and especially the way she tells them. What a delight!
Tbf, to Philip, he’s an extremely talented man with an acute eye for details. He understood the chateau more than Dan did. Respect ✊❤️
I think the viewers have often I estimated
I’m a bit slow with some people. I’ve definitely been slow with Philip but, I think I understand him better now. Just wish he wouldn’t buy stuffed animals 😂😂😉❤️
That reply was sent before it was finished. I meant to say that Phillip’s talents are often overlooked. Some of this comes from people not understanding that very artistic people are not always going to follow their narrow paths.
I’m not artistic but, possibly autistic. 😂
Are you suggesting I’m narrow minded? 🤦😂❤️
Such fun! You can make any event a special occasion. Great to see Dan receiving so much support with his resurrection project. Maria’s dinner looked delicious. Thanks Stephanie, Philip and all LaLanders.🙏🏻❤️🐿