We bought a HOUSE IN FRANCE | How to renovate an abandoned house in France | Rural French lifestyle

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  • Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
  • This is our journey of buying and renovating a house in France. In 2020 we bought an abandoned house in the Charente region in the South West of France. Follow us here as we renovate and bring our house back to its glory. Join our lifestyle in rural France!
    We are Robert and Jyrki - two artists living in Helsinki, Finland. With no renovation experience, but lots of enthusiasm and passion we take on the big challenge of renovating a property abroad.
    Follow us also on our Instagram @charenteliving
    / charenteliving
    Music by Audiio
    Artist Name: Primo Levi
    Song Name: Violin Piano Floating II (Instrumental)
    License #: 9595359567
    #house #transformation #renovation #restoration #diy #beforeandafter #oldhouse #france #french #ruralfrance

Комментарии • 97

  • @markcampbell369
    @markcampbell369 2 месяца назад

    Hola from Ecuador! My husband and I are American expats living in Cuenca, Ecuador for the last decade. I just watched this video and subscribed. Looking forward to binge watching and catching up!

  • @inmytravelstoday
    @inmytravelstoday 20 дней назад

    I'm so glad that I found your channel. I lived and worked in Paris for years and have been back in the U.S. now for four years. I'm thinking of returning to live in France but this time, in a beautiful small village.

  • @frankbriley4706
    @frankbriley4706 Год назад +2

    Dennis here again from Texas in the USA. I am so excited for you both and look forward to all of your videos. Good luck.

  • @papillon1220
    @papillon1220 Год назад +6

    Thank you for sharing your journey. We are in American and can't wait to learn more about how you purchased and restored the French home.

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much for the support! Hopefully you enjoyed also the following videos where we explained the purchase process and the roof renovation.

  • @williamfahey6066
    @williamfahey6066 4 месяца назад

    What a nice video. I saw this video on a window and decided to watch it, and
    I am glad I did, I found it very relaxing. That Snow scene is Beautiful. Those
    deep gold yellow lilies are a kind I have never seen before, They are so pretty.
    I look forward to watching your videos.
    Jeff

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  4 месяца назад +1

      Glad you found us, welcome to the channel. Thank you for all the lovely comments!

  • @albertpeckham8708
    @albertpeckham8708 Год назад

    It's such a pleasure to see you two again. Sometimes you drop off the edge and we don't hear from you for a long time. Glad to see you back again.

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад

      Thanks Albert. Sometimes hard to juggle it all but here now for the summer so we will stay uploading the videos.

  • @kaytreble1123
    @kaytreble1123 Год назад +3

    Hello from Australia guys Now I am going to follow you handsome young men on your journey what a great introduction for your new adventures in france Cheers Kay from Australia

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад +1

      Thank you Kay for your support and follow! Warm hugs to Australia from snowy Helsinki!

  • @j.c4007
    @j.c4007 Год назад +2

    Bienvenue en Charente, la terre de mes ancêtres maternels et paternels 😊
    Ma famille paternelle y fait du Cognac depuis plusieurs générations 😎
    Je vous souhaite d'y couler des jours heureux et d'avoir la vie paisible à laquelle vous aspirez !!
    Et, meilleurs vœux pour cette nouvelle année 2023 qui arrive ㊗️

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад

      Merci beaucoup pour les mots gentilles. Nous sommes très heureux dans la Charente. Votre famille faites toujours le Cognac dans la région?

    • @j.c4007
      @j.c4007 Год назад

      @@charenteliving tout-à-fait.
      Ce sont des producteurs qui vendent leur production à Hennessy.

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад

      @@j.c4007 Ouah! C'est étonnant.

  • @causauphuyen
    @causauphuyen Год назад +3

    my father and son are here with you

  • @viosultan3917
    @viosultan3917 Год назад +6

    So proud of you guys❤ loved watching this video hope to see more of you soon

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад +1

      Thank youuu! So happy you liked it, hopefully you enjoyed the new vids also...

  • @octaviacrawfordcollins6268
    @octaviacrawfordcollins6268 Год назад +3

    Robert! This is amazing! Such a good idea to video document your journey - cant wait to see the finished piece. (I'll have to show my mum, she will LOVE this!) Lots of love xx

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад +1

      Hey Octavia, Soooo lovely to hear from you! Come visit us some time, and I hope your Mum would like to also! Miss you all lots. xxx

  • @petebartlett2229
    @petebartlett2229 Год назад +1

    We are planning to move next year.
    Spent all of lockdown learning French

  • @bonneaupierre9618
    @bonneaupierre9618 Год назад +2

    Congratulation again guys. I'm sure that you will create a success with this house

  • @alecpinheiro
    @alecpinheiro Год назад +3

    Wonderful video, guys! It will be amazing to watch and get inspired by your journey. ❤️

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад

      Thank you so much Alexandre! We are so happy to have you following us!

  • @rafaelfdalmagro
    @rafaelfdalmagro Год назад +2

    Wow, I loved it!! can't wait for the next videos

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад +1

      We're so happy to hear! Welcome to follow us!

  • @kimmokivimaki1032
    @kimmokivimaki1032 Год назад +2

    Cool! Can't wait to see more videos about the journey.

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад +1

      Warms thanks! You're welcome to follow us :)

  • @jaanarajahalme7045
    @jaanarajahalme7045 Год назад +3

    Bonjour! Fabulous that you guys have bought a house here in the Charente area!! Life here is absolutely wonderful! There really aren't so many Finns here! I've lived in Charante - Maritime since 2017, and am orginally from Helsinki. If you need any advice or would like to get in touch with me.... I am here! A bientot! :) Jaana

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад +2

      Bonjour and thank you so much Jaana! Lovely to hear that we have chosen the right area, we really like it there too. So nice to get connected with other Finns too. And many thanks for offering the advice help.

  • @nessymon
    @nessymon Год назад

    Lovely to hear the Irish accent, Robert! Keep up the good work!

  • @joeg9569
    @joeg9569 Год назад

    Wow! So beautifully shot, you're living my dreeeeeeem.

  • @pattersonmendiola
    @pattersonmendiola Год назад

    Lovely video guys !

  • @octobird1
    @octobird1 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks, you've given me renewed hope. Can't wait to dig in to the rest of your journey!

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  9 месяцев назад

      Oh thank you for the wonderful comment!

  • @jrousku
    @jrousku Год назад +2

    Well done guys, you can do it and your Vid looks fantastic 👏 ❤️

  • @AhmedMansour-p3b
    @AhmedMansour-p3b 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing your experience, wish you all the best.

  • @luminyam6145
    @luminyam6145 9 месяцев назад

    Your channel just came up on my feed, how wonderful! I am looking forward to looking at your videos.

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  9 месяцев назад +1

      Oh thank you so much for supporting, glad to have you along.

  • @michellemoline9113
    @michellemoline9113 Год назад +1

    So happy to have discovered your channel! What a lovely home in a great region! Looking forward to watching your journey unfold! 😊

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад

      Thank you so much. Happy to have you along with us.

  • @Brendanjosephstudio
    @Brendanjosephstudio Год назад +1

    Congratulations! Looking forward to following the work behind the dream.

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much! Lovely to have you along following us!

  • @shirleygraham6229
    @shirleygraham6229 Год назад +1

    Look forward to watching your journey. Best wishes.

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much! Happy to have you along!

  • @kevinwingate8575
    @kevinwingate8575 Год назад +5

    I’m excited to follow you guys on your journey. Congratulations on your new house! Keep us posted.

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад +2

      Thank you so much! Warm welcome to follow us!

  • @petitrevefrance
    @petitrevefrance Год назад

    Thanks for sharing your journey. It looks great. We will keep following you two.

  • @saltspringislandmartin7793
    @saltspringislandmartin7793 Год назад

    I'm delighted to find your channel and looking forward to you sharing your exciting journey. You're off to a great start Congratulations!

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад

      Thank you so much. Happy to have you with us!

  • @fredscott1199
    @fredscott1199 Год назад

    Hello from Nashville, Tennessee! I am excited to see what you come up with! Best of luck and keep us all posted, please! Merry Christmas 🎄 😊

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад

      Merry Christmas to you too Fred. Just uploaded a new video this evening and we hope you enjoy it.

  • @thechatelaine
    @thechatelaine Год назад

    Enjoy your Renovation I will be watching how you do it.

  • @torxsal7008
    @torxsal7008 Год назад

    I really like your videos. Congratulations on your project. The Charente region is very pleasant with lots of things to visit without going very far. The ocean is not far either with magnificent beaches. I hope you like it in France. I live in Charente Maritime with my companion after leaving Strasbourg and I really like my life here.

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад +1

      Thank you for such a lovely message. Yes indeed, all the Charente region is so beautiful and so much to see. We are very happy to have our place here too.

  • @paivitiitta1884
    @paivitiitta1884 Год назад

    I'll be following your renevation, good luck !

  • @richenuff01
    @richenuff01 Год назад

    Wising you all the best in this project. I follow a few chateau owners with ambitious goals, and it's all fascinating for me. Wish that I had the opportunity to actualize a dream like that.

  • @laurasotorios6875
    @laurasotorios6875 Год назад +3

    I'm from colombia, My parents wants yo Buy a house there in france but we don't know how or how to start .

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад +1

      Hopefully our second video would help them a bit as we explain the buying process :)

  • @kathylindsay8176
    @kathylindsay8176 Год назад

    Excited for the next vlog!

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад

      Thanks Kathy. Hopefully we get it out this week!

  • @juliealtenburg9671
    @juliealtenburg9671 Год назад

    Great potential!

  • @trusting3lind946
    @trusting3lind946 Год назад

    Allez je m abonne les garçons ,) on veut pleins de vidéo

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад +1

      Bienvenue à nous suivre! Nous publierons sûrement de nouvelles vidéos chaque semaine !

  • @1czechchick
    @1czechchick Год назад +1

    yesssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jennyschateaufarm
    @jennyschateaufarm Год назад

    Hello neighbours! Just found your channel. Wishing you a Merry Christmas 💕🤗🎄

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад

      Merry Christmas Jenny, thanks for the message x

  • @catherinesteele598
    @catherinesteele598 Год назад

    Love your story.looking forward too following you.😍

  • @neridamoore7635
    @neridamoore7635 Год назад

    We are also looking around Charente, what town did you buy in, it looks beautiful.

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад

      Oh that's great. We are in a tiny village just West of Angouleme.

  • @jimmyconnolly3461
    @jimmyconnolly3461 Год назад

    Not even a minute into your 1st vlog, and I’m already subscribed and in love with the both of you.👍✊❤️

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад +1

      Wow, what a compliment💕 thank you so much. So delighted that you like the videos. We promise to make more and longer videos soon!

  • @maisondaoki
    @maisondaoki Год назад

    I live your channel, so you kind providing which website you used to find your home. I am looking for a home in rural France!! Merci beaucoup!!

  • @mariittakivisuo8635
    @mariittakivisuo8635 Год назад +1

    Onnea, hyvä päätös muuttaa Ranskaan! Tehkää talosta oman näköisennne ei tarvii kärsiä huonoista talvikelistä vai?

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад

      Kiitoksia! Niinpä, pitkään ollut haaveissa ja onneks tuli nyt hommattua talo. Heh, joo aika kylmä on ollut viime päivinä Charentessakin ja vähän luntakin sadellut kuulema. Mut leppeämpi keli silti kuin täällä Helsingissä nyt...

    • @mariittakivisuo8635
      @mariittakivisuo8635 Год назад

      @@charenteliving Joo Ranskassa on ruokakulttuuri mahtava aina voi syödä hyvin.kaikki on ihanaa ihmiset jne.Olin 20kymppisenä Pariisissa lastenhoitajana,ja ihastuin Ranskaan heti.Seuraan jo monia ketkä on tehny saman muuttoliikkeen kuin te.Just ne ihanat vanhat kivitalot joita kunnostetaan.Sitten hyppäsin rakkauden mukana ja menin Siciliaan Messiinaan ja opin Italian kielen.Nyt eläkekäläisenä asun Joutsassa.Mutta Eurooppa on aina sydämessä ja kotona Italia ja ranska suloisesti yhdessä.Odotan mielenkiinnolla tulevia jaksoja.Kaikkea hyvää Teille ja Hyvää Joulua ja Uutta Vuotta. Ei saa ressata tulevien projektien kanssa ,kyllä se siitä🤗😎😄😉Mariitta!

  • @hangingwithjen
    @hangingwithjen Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing your video.

    • @charenteliving
      @charenteliving  Год назад

      Hi Jen. Many thanks for your comment. Hope your dream comes through some day.

  • @Isabel-jb7vd
    @Isabel-jb7vd 7 дней назад

    Its going to be difficult for you both to live in France if you cant speak a word of French and dont like french food . Bet you wont stay 3 months