Not only do you have an excellent taste and it is a joy to see this beautiful chateau regain the beauty it deserves, but I also enjoy the passion for detail, art, architecture and history that you convey with humour and simplicity. Merci de rendre à Dampierre ses lettres de noblesse au-delà de toute espérance, à une époque où tant de merveilles architecturales françaises tombent en décrépitude et dans l'oubli.
Oh, gosh. You have a true gardener's soul. Now that I am retired I am tempted to volunteer a season on my knees planting and trimming for you. This video was a joy to watch. Tres Bien.
Your commitment to quality and exceptionally refined taste continues to excite. Please know your videos are a refreshing tonic for me and all of your subscribers I have no doubt. It is wonderful to see your design ideas and the restorations realized. Thank you.
Bravo encore et toujours. Ce petit jardin intime et discret est un bijou au milieu de votre si joli domaine, c'est une véritable réussite. Il est à l'image de votre projet et de ce que vous avez déjà réalisé : équilibré, raffiné et toujours avec un petit côté "Grand Siècle", sans tomber dans le jardin rigide et figé. C'est un plaisir de vous voir aussi enthousiaste et impliqué. Bravo et merci pour votre beau projet qui valorise notre patrimoine régional et l'esprit français du XVIII ème. Hâte de découvrir la restauration du Châtelet.
You have done so much beautiful work there. It is so nice seeing a beautiful place being restored in ways that make sense, and everything looks right. You have much to be proud of.
Normally I would like to see a splash of color or various shades of deep to light pink for instance. But the subtlety of the various shades of green ...even the blossoms fading to green is so very chic ...sophisticated & so very calming in a hectic world ...a real healing retreat with all those shades of green bathing the soul in verdant bliss!
With all the videos on chateau restoration this video reminds me that landscape and garden design is the chef's kiss that makes the magic of a chateau. A beautiful garden that is well thought out is both meditative and romantic. You can really lose yourself and think you are in another time with a beautiful garden. Also it's such a creative art form. I enjoy the very intimate parts of your gardens and the wildness of the forest near by. You are creating an environment people are going to love going to for generations to come, what an amazing legacy.
There is a shrub called escallonia they have a similar look to box but are easier to look after... They have small flowers and a not unpleasant smell... Really enjoy your channel, keep up the amazing work you are doing on your spectacular home!!
I am so very happy and delighted to see the greenery ...how beautiful..love your design aesthetic and choices...of the plantings..keep taking your time to get it right..just love the lower garden behind the gatehouse..wonderful results ...love what you are doing❤
Yes, its lovely to see the French letting these places fall into disrepair and having people from other countries come and fix them, Its really a travesty you donut
@@Thekidfromcalifornia2.0 Some are not that expensive , that is why foreigners buy them. Not all French people are happy , some say - chateaux rather should rotten than fall into hands of non French , who buy them as a cheap bargain. I found debates on internet about this topic , also among french relatives of my cousin...
Greetings from Canada. So pleased to see another video. Love the gardens. Four of my favourites, Roses, Hydrangea, Peonies and Magnolia. A very charming video and, if I may say, a charming presenter. Looking forward to the next one.
Cheers to you and Dan on a job well done, the garden is BEYOND glorious... a reflection of you, your exceptional style and demanding quality standards. (Thank-you for sharing your fascinating and inspiring chateau restoration adventure.)
This chateau restoration is such a refreshing change from all those ridiculous British people on RUclips, that moved to France and bought a crumbling mess of a 'chateau' and then discover they cannot afford the DIY costs to renovate, so they make endless videos begging complete strangers online to donate their hard earned money to pay the monthly bills. One delusional woman posing as a princess, has been begging people for years, to 'help save her home' and she gets over half a million dollars donated every year. She even has the nerve to buy wall paper for her washrooms, that costs 1 thousand dollars per roll! If you're going to renovate a chateau, this guy is the classy way to do it! RESPECT.
Well said. Nice to see someone renovating a chateau and not begging complete strangers on RUclips to donate their hard earned dollars to pay the monthly bills, just because someone wants to pretend she is a princess, but has no money!
@@iam1ina1000000 ?? I think I know the British woman you're referring to, and yes, the idea that she has had strangers donate over half a million dollars, every year, for the past few years is staggering.
@@ItsMe-yv9jdWow! You both are so jealous and petty. She works for those videos and you watch it for free, especially the people who have a hard time surviving economically can have a little escapism. People who donate are for sure not struggling financially, and rather pay RUclips creators than cable tv.
I am always so happy when you post a new video from Chateau Dampierre. Everything you have done to the chateau itself and the gardens which you have described here is a testament to the results of intense thoughtfulness, research and organization. The gardens you have taken us through here today are stunning and have been realized so very quickly. I am sure that all of your viewers are pleased that someone like yourself has taken on the task of bringing this chateau not only back to life but also to a flourishing state. I am also impressed by your command of the English language. Well done for those of us poor pathetic people who have not reciprocated by learning French!
So Good to see you and your gardens again! They are Beautifully conceived and planted. Seeing glimpses of your chateau inspired me to rewatch all of your videos. Thanks for your inspiring and thoughtful presentation.
I absolutely love your house and channel. When you didn’t upload for a while I was so bummed. I am glad that you are back. I make video of castles, palaces and grand estates here in Sweden but your chateau is breathtaking. Thank you for saving it and putting the care and attention such a marvel of historic design deserves. Can’t wait for your next upload. 👏
Always entertaining. Some channels show a lot of the action, but somehow with you, your explanation(s) is equally as entertaining and informative. Thanks.
The garden next to the pavilion is lovely and true to an exquisite little 18th century private garden. The white blooms and shrubbery are perfect. A grand job, bravo! Take care, Ralph Rocchiccioli
I've missed you and your stories about your lovely estate so very much! Thank you for your latest instalment! Your small garden is an absolute delight! I'm waiting anxiously to see what you do with your two rediscovered fountains, and your rebuild on your hydroelectric system. That "discovery" episode fascinated me! I realize you are a busy man, and restoration takes time. We all are just for your next posting! Thank you!
Stunning!! The hydrangeas are gorgeous and bring so much light into the "darker" garden with their color. The bushes look great since you were able to buy them already so big. Thank you so much for sharing. Can't wait to see more.
So glad to see your garden taking shape in the traditional French fashion. Yes, here in the Nigara Region of Ontario Canada are having the same problems with the boxwood moths so we got them taken out and replaced them with lavender that is still blooming. I love your videos and look forward to the next one. Greetings Irene. ❤ /
Isn’t that crazy, that the moth survive in such a cold climate too. I’m in south California, in the country side, isolated from neighbors and have just two topiary boxwoods that is a struggle to keep going. Lavender grows like a weed too.
@sanyaomerovic1659 we have very warm and humid summers here so they thrive and the winters are not super cold, only further up from us in Northern Ontario
I really admire your knowledge on gardening.......I could talk to you for hours ! I love all that you have done, your ideas are so sympathetic toward the environment etc; I only wish that more people had the same attitude, all credit to you.
I really enjoy these videos and I'm glad that you have good taste and honor the property. It's nice to hear you explain everything so well. You are really creating a paradise
I’m always excited to see a new video for this channel. Antony has such exquisite taste. This is a great inspiration. Looking forward to your next video!
I have been trying to remember what we call the small "hedges" like Antoni has so beautifully planted in several heights in his lovely gardens. "Hedges" that's what we call them. I like his French term better, actually. What a beautiful vision for the gardens! The fact that the lovely and cozy lower garden is right off his bedroom, and he has a small table and chairs there to enjoy and savor them. Perfect.
Beautifully done garden. I really like the lower height of the taxus on the last gate. I hope you don't leave the large taxus herge top straight but play with the height somehow. Mayhe heigher next to the gates to indicate that there is a break in the hedge. Topiary is so forgiving that you can experiment. It will allways grow out
Attention to the detailing is, as you so well know, essential in understanding the overall meaning and substance of the area. It all looks remarkably authentic in the sense that nothing I saw looked forced or jarred with its neighbours in any way. A delightful video summation of so much thinking and practical work.
Very beautiful. Thank you for the update. I love everything you have done. You have a beautiful chateau and you are doing it proud. I hope everything goes well for you.
Hola. Claudia por acá. Maravilloso el jardín, es cómo retroceder en el tiempo, que hermoso lo que estás haciendo, me gusta ver cómo gozas cada uno de los proyectos que vas terminando. Estaré atenta a más avances que tengas. Un abrazo grande desde Chile 🇨🇱
Like a woman's skin, your 'Pierre de Ronsard' needs to be nourished from within. In early Spring, I apply 1 cup Alfalfa meal, 1/2 cup Organic Rose Fertilizer and 2 Tbs Sul - Po - Mag mixed together. Just once a year and it's a wonderful boost for both the plant and rose blooms. In Sydney, we are able to purchase a complete rose product called 'Sudden Impact for Roses' so I need only add a cup of Alfalfa meal to this - not sure why, but Alfalfa makes a difference. In the Vatican's private garden grow elegant, fragrant, disease resistant white roses called 'Pope John Paul II'. I have two plants and I love them, they bloom and bloom. Have a little look, perhaps put a bare root in a pot somewhere and see what you think. And a great story to tell friends as you share your garden. Thank you for your videos.
Everything looks fantastic. I love the green Hedges. I look forward to seeing the Chatelet restorations and the rest of the Gardens. The entry to the forest is very pretty. Jeff
What a lot of beauty you’ve coaxed out of such a historical but neglected property! I’m so glad that you are owners with taste and reverence for your cultural heritage. 😊
What a spectacular garden! Looking forward, as always, to seeing more. Yours is by far my favorite RUclips channel to follow. Your explanations, attention to detail, and design sense are very much appreciated.
Not only do you have an excellent taste and it is a joy to see this beautiful chateau regain the beauty it deserves, but I also enjoy the passion for detail, art, architecture and history that you convey with humour and simplicity. Merci de rendre à Dampierre ses lettres de noblesse au-delà de toute espérance, à une époque où tant de merveilles architecturales françaises tombent en décrépitude et dans l'oubli.
The garden is simply perfect, intimate and simple and sympathetic to the chateau. I look forward to seeing the renovation of the chatelet.
I must say, you have an attention to detail that highlights and compliments your elegant taste.
Oh, gosh. You have a true gardener's soul. Now that I am retired I am tempted to volunteer a season on my knees planting and trimming for you. This video was a joy to watch. Tres Bien.
I appreciate the elegance with which you are restoring both the gardens and the buildings that comprise your property.
Your commitment to quality and exceptionally refined taste continues to excite. Please know your videos are a refreshing tonic for me and all of your subscribers I have no doubt.
It is wonderful to see your design ideas and the restorations realized. Thank you.
You've done a fabulous job! You must be proud of your accomplishments! Thank you for sharing this adventure!
Bravo encore et toujours. Ce petit jardin intime et discret est un bijou au milieu de votre si joli domaine, c'est une véritable réussite. Il est à l'image de votre projet et de ce que vous avez déjà réalisé : équilibré, raffiné et toujours avec un petit côté "Grand Siècle", sans tomber dans le jardin rigide et figé. C'est un plaisir de vous voir aussi enthousiaste et impliqué. Bravo et merci pour votre beau projet qui valorise notre patrimoine régional et l'esprit français du XVIII ème. Hâte de découvrir la restauration du Châtelet.
What a treat it always is to open my RUclips channel and find you've posted a new video. The Chateau looks beautiful.
You have done so much beautiful work there. It is so nice seeing a beautiful place being restored in ways that make sense, and everything looks right. You have much to be proud of.
J’apprécie aussi beaucoup vos recherches historiques et ce que vous nous racontez là-dessus
Thanks, missed you!
Wow the gardens are perfect! Like they've always been there 🥺
Well done gentlemen. I must say it’s a dream.
Le jardin est très beau. 🎉❤🎉❤
Normally I would like to see a splash of color or various shades of deep to light pink for instance. But the subtlety of the various shades of green ...even the blossoms fading to green is so very chic ...sophisticated & so very calming in a hectic world ...a real healing retreat with all those shades of green bathing the soul in verdant bliss!
These enclosed garden spaces are so cozy and I'm sure they will be even more dreamy once the plants have matured a bit. ❤
love seeing these little updates and hearing about all the thought processes. Keep up the good work man👍❤
I adore the special touches like the gates and the topiaries that serve as markers to the forest entrance.
With all the videos on chateau restoration this video reminds me that landscape and garden design is the chef's kiss that makes the magic of a chateau. A beautiful garden that is well thought out is both meditative and romantic. You can really lose yourself and think you are in another time with a beautiful garden. Also it's such a creative art form. I enjoy the very intimate parts of your gardens and the wildness of the forest near by. You are creating an environment people are going to love going to for generations to come, what an amazing legacy.
The garden… It’s perfect. Petite, balanced and such a beautiful contrast to the forest beyond its borders. Thank you for sharing. 💕
There is a shrub called escallonia they have a similar look to box but are easier to look after... They have small flowers and a not unpleasant smell... Really enjoy your channel, keep up the amazing work you are doing on your spectacular home!!
Please keep making videos. Looking Great! Great work
I love that you see the joy this all brings him and that his has an appreciation for it all.
Love that topiary frame for the woodland.
C’est vraiment magnifique et de très bon goût.
J’ai hâte de voir la suite de la restauration !
Hier wird alles sehr professionell gemacht. - Ausgezeichnet - amazing !! 😊
Formal garden and a chateau perfect combination.❤❤❤
Thank you so much for the update. I always look forward to your videos. Such a pretty chateau.
Your solution to the awkward gate is a brilliant example of your “cleverness “. I’m sure your garden designer gets a lot of the credit. Thanks.
I am so very happy and delighted to see the greenery ...how beautiful..love your design aesthetic and choices...of the plantings..keep taking your time to get it right..just love the lower garden behind the gatehouse..wonderful results ...love what you are doing❤
I am so happy that French citizen owns French chateau !!! Please , let it be more of you !!! France is your country , it is your cultural heritage!! ❤
Yes, its lovely to see the French letting these places fall into disrepair and having people from other countries come and fix them, Its really a travesty you donut
The majority of châteaux are owned by French people. They just tend not to have RUclips channels.
Also they are expensive I am sure French people are happy they don’t turn in to disrepair
@@Thekidfromcalifornia2.0 Some are not that expensive , that is why foreigners buy them. Not all French people are happy , some say - chateaux rather should rotten than fall into hands of non French , who buy them as a cheap bargain. I found debates on internet about this topic , also among french relatives of my cousin...
Like in Brussels , French people will be a minority
Greetings from Canada. So pleased to see another video. Love the gardens. Four of my favourites, Roses, Hydrangea, Peonies and Magnolia. A very charming video and, if I may say, a charming presenter. Looking forward to the next one.
Absolutely stunning 😍 I love your garden and the surroundings. Everything you decided to create around your garden is perfection. 🙌🏻👏🏻
Cheers to you and Dan on a job well done, the garden is BEYOND glorious... a reflection of you, your exceptional style and demanding quality standards. (Thank-you for sharing your fascinating and inspiring chateau restoration adventure.)
This chateau restoration is such a refreshing change from all those ridiculous British people on RUclips, that moved to France and bought a crumbling mess of a 'chateau' and then discover they cannot afford the DIY costs to renovate, so they make endless videos begging complete strangers online to donate their hard earned money to pay the monthly bills. One delusional woman posing as a princess, has been begging people for years, to 'help save her home' and she gets over half a million dollars donated every year. She even has the nerve to buy wall paper for her washrooms, that costs 1 thousand dollars per roll! If you're going to renovate a chateau, this guy is the classy way to do it! RESPECT.
Well said. Nice to see someone renovating a chateau and not begging complete strangers on RUclips to donate their hard earned dollars to pay the monthly bills, just because someone wants to pretend she is a princess, but has no money!
@@iam1ina1000000 ?? I think I know the British woman you're referring to, and yes, the idea that she has had strangers donate over half a million dollars, every year, for the past few years is staggering.
@@ItsMe-yv9jdWow! You both are so jealous and petty. She works for those videos and you watch it for free, especially the people who have a hard time surviving economically can have a little escapism. People who donate are for sure not struggling financially, and rather pay RUclips creators than cable tv.
@@sanyaomerovic1659 I'm busy, can I ignore you later.
I am always so happy when you post a new video from Chateau Dampierre. Everything you have done to the chateau itself and the gardens which you have described here is a testament to the results of intense thoughtfulness, research and organization. The gardens you have taken us through here today are stunning and have been realized so very quickly. I am sure that all of your viewers are pleased that someone like yourself has taken on the task of bringing this chateau not only back to life but also to a flourishing state. I am also impressed by your command of the English language. Well done for those of us poor pathetic people who have not reciprocated by learning French!
Everything looks beautiful!
So Good to see you and your gardens again! They are Beautifully conceived and planted. Seeing glimpses of your chateau inspired me to rewatch all of your videos. Thanks for your inspiring and thoughtful presentation.
I especially like the formal yew (Taxus) topiaries to set off the entrance to the forest.
I absolutely love your house and channel. When you didn’t upload for a while I was so bummed. I am glad that you are back. I make video of castles, palaces and grand estates here in Sweden but your chateau is breathtaking. Thank you for saving it and putting the care and attention such a marvel of historic design deserves. Can’t wait for your next upload. 👏
I do love your hidden garden with the bird bath!
Everything is heavenly X
As always .... so beautiful.... greetings from Sonora México
Always entertaining. Some channels show a lot of the action, but somehow with you, your explanation(s) is equally as entertaining and informative. Thanks.
BEST WISHES TO YOU
The garden next to the pavilion is lovely and true to an exquisite little 18th century private garden. The white blooms and shrubbery are perfect. A grand job, bravo! Take care, Ralph Rocchiccioli
I've missed you and your stories about your lovely estate so very much! Thank you for your latest instalment! Your small garden is an absolute delight! I'm waiting anxiously to see what you do with your two rediscovered fountains, and your rebuild on your hydroelectric system. That "discovery" episode fascinated me! I realize you are a busy man, and restoration takes time. We all are just for your next posting! Thank you!
Stunning!! The hydrangeas are gorgeous and bring so much light into the "darker" garden with their color. The bushes look great since you were able to buy them already so big. Thank you so much for sharing. Can't wait to see more.
So glad to see your garden taking shape in the traditional French fashion. Yes, here in the Nigara Region of Ontario Canada are having the same problems with the boxwood moths so we got them taken out and replaced them with lavender that is still blooming. I love your videos and look forward to the next one. Greetings Irene. ❤
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Isn’t that crazy, that the moth survive in such a cold climate too. I’m in south California, in the country side, isolated from neighbors and have just two topiary boxwoods that is a struggle to keep going. Lavender grows like a weed too.
@sanyaomerovic1659 we have very warm and humid summers here so they thrive and the winters are not super cold, only further up from us in Northern Ontario
What a beautiful garden tour. Thank you.
I really admire your knowledge on gardening.......I could talk to you for hours ! I love all that you have done, your ideas are so sympathetic toward the environment etc; I only wish that more people had the same attitude, all credit to you.
Very beautiful garden! Can't wait for the next video. Thanks for sharing!
Your enthusiasim and love for your Chateau is a pleasure to watch, you have a great sense of style.
I really enjoy these videos and I'm glad that you have good taste and honor the property. It's nice to hear you explain everything so well. You are really creating a paradise
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for the tour. Looking forward to the next!
The new plantings are all so incredibly beautiful! Congratulations!!
I’m happy to see you again! ❤ - Scott
I’m always excited to see a new video for this channel. Antony has such exquisite taste. This is a great inspiration. Looking forward to your next video!
Very nice choices on the petit Jardin. Love the way you skip thru it and thinking of being a prince.
Wonderful videography, detailed explanations of the evolution of the finishes, shrubbery, and accessories!
Merci!
This is a most impressive pavilion garden restoration: sophisticated, inviting, private, & timeless.
What a beautiful garden. Pierre de Ronsard is a favourite rose of mine. I hope you find time to enjoy your garden in peace.
Looks beautiful!
I have been trying to remember what we call the small "hedges" like Antoni has so beautifully planted in several heights in his lovely gardens. "Hedges" that's what we call them. I like his French term better, actually. What a beautiful vision for the gardens! The fact that the lovely and cozy lower garden is right off his bedroom, and he has a small table and chairs there to enjoy and savor them. Perfect.
Finally..!! Nice to see an update from you
Love the gardens. I could sit and read all day long in the beauty of the garden
Well done
James
Beautiful! Thank you.
Love the work you are doing to restore the chateau and gardens. Your devotion to your home is very evident in the results. ❤😊
What a class act! Absolutely stunning!
Exquisite taste and so happy to see that you have chosen mature plantings. Like you, I prefer instant results. I cannot wait until the next phase.
What a beautiful, romantic garden!
The little Garden is beautiful, great job. Will be a pleasant view standing by the windows. Hi from USA.
Such a pleasure to see this chateau transformed. Thanks for sharing.
I am looking forward to videos of your garden as it changes through the seasons. Just lovely!
Esperaba éste video toda la semana!!! Gracias Antoni ❤
I visited the Cloisters in New York years ago and this little parterre reminds me of that cloister garden.
What a spectacular garden- so brilliant!!
The garden is beautiful. Your smile says it all. Your attention to detail is impeccable. Tres bien.
Beautifully done garden.
I really like the lower height of the taxus on the last gate. I hope you don't leave the large taxus herge top straight but play with the height somehow. Mayhe heigher next to the gates to indicate that there is a break in the hedge. Topiary is so forgiving that you can experiment. It will allways grow out
Absolutely stunning what you have done with the garden 🪴 A beautiful cozy area to relax with a coffee and pain au chocolat 😂❤️🇦🇺🌻🙌
Glad to see another video!! the gardens are looking amazing. Keep up the good work :D
Such attention to even the small details. It makes me happy to see that.
Your attention to period detail in the garden is praiseworthy.🎉
Wonderful progress, thank you from Australia!
Attention to the detailing is, as you so well know, essential in understanding the overall meaning and substance of the area. It all looks remarkably authentic in the sense that nothing I saw looked forced or jarred with its neighbours in any way. A delightful video summation of so much thinking and practical work.
You are doing such a great job restoring your property!
Very beautiful. Thank you for the update. I love everything you have done. You have a beautiful chateau and you are doing it proud. I hope everything goes well for you.
Hola. Claudia por acá. Maravilloso el jardín, es cómo retroceder en el tiempo, que hermoso lo que estás haciendo, me gusta ver cómo gozas cada uno de los proyectos que vas terminando. Estaré atenta a más avances que tengas. Un abrazo grande desde Chile 🇨🇱
Your chateau is marvelous. 🌳🥂
You, 🔥
Que agradable sensación pasear entre las hortensias al oír los pajaritos beber!
Like a woman's skin, your 'Pierre de Ronsard' needs to be nourished from within. In early Spring, I apply 1 cup Alfalfa meal, 1/2 cup Organic Rose Fertilizer and 2 Tbs Sul - Po - Mag mixed together. Just once a year and it's a wonderful boost for both the plant and rose blooms. In Sydney, we are able to purchase a complete rose product called 'Sudden Impact for Roses' so I need only add a cup of Alfalfa meal to this - not sure why, but Alfalfa makes a difference.
In the Vatican's private garden grow elegant, fragrant, disease resistant white roses called 'Pope John Paul II'. I have two plants and I love them, they bloom and bloom. Have a little look, perhaps put a bare root in a pot somewhere and see what you think. And a great story to tell friends as you share your garden. Thank you for your videos.
Stunning landscaping 💚💚🌳 ) I like the idea with forest and different flowers bulbs so much 💜🌷
Wonderful garden, and great vision! I also love the “Chucks!”😊
C'est très beau bravo 👍👍 avec le temps cf sera magnifique bravo 👏👏
Everything looks fantastic. I love the green Hedges. I look forward to seeing the Chatelet restorations
and the rest of the Gardens. The entry to the forest is very pretty.
Jeff
Thank you for the vlog. Missed you.
Il est décidé doué ce Dan 😉
What a lot of beauty you’ve coaxed out of such a historical but neglected property! I’m so glad that you are owners with taste and reverence for your cultural heritage. 😊
You are the first Chateau owner that I have seen that actually planted ivy! 😂
So glad to see this video and cannot wait for another - soon!! So much progress since we last saw you.
What a spectacular garden! Looking forward, as always, to seeing more. Yours is by far my favorite RUclips channel to follow. Your explanations, attention to detail, and design sense are very much appreciated.