Not Quite a Chateau, No. 1 - Introduction to our French house DIY project, and moving to France
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- It's not quite a Chateau but it is an old Relais De Poste(Coaching Inn) and there are more than 40 rooms to renovate, so it's a big DIY project.
We are Jane and Tony from the UK and we will be moving to our house in France VERY soon I hope.
I show you around a few bits of the property and tell you a little about us and our area of France, The Berry Region, and our plans for some of the rooms.
I've just subscribed as I didn't realise that you didn't own a chateau!! I came across your vlog a bit ago but with all the chateaus wanting your subscription I can only watch so many. But, now after viewing how much you are involved with the lives of so many I watch I am now adding your channel and going to watch from the beginning (4 years ago!!!). Tony you are a champion in problem solving and I wish you all the best as you conquer each obstacle.
Oh welcome Merilyn, please forgive the early videos, I was learning! Hope you enjoy it all and Thanks for your lovely comment. Jane
It’s great you have inhabitable space while renovating.
Very interesting Property Jane. Some of it will likely be a rebuild.. Indeed nice floors and bathroom with tub is great. Looks like a few rooms were restored but then ppl left the project. I think the out buildings will be a big project. Much work to do.Ur property is Huge. Hope you and ur husband do very well on this restoration, it will be exciting and very interesting to see your updates. Thank you for the tour Jane👍
found this channel through Patrick and Stuart's and fell in love. Can't wait to watch all your vids !!!
Welcome aboard Rax!
I just rewatch your first video, can't believe how much you guys have accomplished!😁🖐️
Thanks Gail x
I am watching you from the beginning. Saw you all on Journey to the Chateau. Was happy to find out you have a vlog!
Welcome Gretchen, hope you enjoy our vlogs, forgive the quality of the earlier ones please, I was still learning!!
Cant believe how far you have come ❤❤❤amazing
Thanks Marilyn x
I’ll be watching you now…. Found you through Patrick & Stuart. In the U.S. one room into another is called a railroad flat, esp. in NYC. I have a lot to catch up on 😮
it's an enfiliade here rosebudame, that translates as a threaded needle(sort of) so you thread your way through the rooms x
Have come to your channel from Journey to the Chateau. Looking forward to watching your journey. 🏴 let the story begin.
Welcome Sian, forgive the earlier vlogs, I was (still am) learning to video!
I just found your channel, and I am excited to do a bit of binge watching to catch up on your fun adventure of putting your stamp on this lovely place. As much work as I know it will be, I am sure you are appreciative of the working bathrooms. So many folks begin their renovation with having to install a temporary one just to get by.
Hello Jean yes we had to make do with a shower head pushed onto the old bath taps and a plastic sheet strung up over the old bathtub to start with! and my temporary kitchen has gradually improved but should get a proper makeover next year
Gorgeous and you come a long way on your restoration .
Thanks again Stacia x
I watched your first vlog AGAIN, so much has changed !!!
I know!!
I just found your channel today, I am from the USA but I've been living in France for a few years now. I started viewing on a later video of the two of you adding support beams in the shop. So I thought I'd come and start from the start so I can get a better view of just how much work you have to do . Liked and Subscribed .
Thanks for the subscription James, whereabouts in France are you?
Jane, I’ve been a subscriber from the beginning and went back to watch your first video. I think it’s helpful to take a look back to see how far you’ve come. Amazing progress and looking forward to the future!
I wish you and Tony well.❤️
Oh thank you Char, good idea, Tony always says he's not getting anywhere! I should show him how much he has achieved so far
Welcome to France ! A series of rooms leading through each other is called an 'enfilade' from the French word for 'threading' as in a needle of your way through something. Good luck !
Thank you Stephanie, yes an enfilade, memory like a sieve me! Which part of France are you in?
@@notquiteachateaudiy Hi, I live in the Dordogne region, I recently moved from Mayenne which is quite a way from here but the weather is better and nicer house and larger garden for growing veg and fruit. I have been in France since 1978 but did move to south America at one point then China but always come back here.
@@TheFiown oWow Dordogne is beautiful, been to Sarlat and around there, but over populated, by brits for us. Never been to south America or China you lucky thing. Very relaxed in France though, that's what we' looking for now
@@notquiteachateaudiy Yes towns like Brantome have to be seen gorgeous ! I haven't met anyone from the UK in my small town but several of the shop owners in Brantome were either english or american. I am told that there are many from the UK here. I don't drive so not likely to get around and visit unless guests take me. I seem to only be interested in my house and garden and dogs these days after so many years of travel and work in fashion. Today its track suit pants and tshirts and wellies ! Best wishes
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Looks like you have your hands full with this project , looking forward to see how you do.
Thanks Fran, it gives us something to do, my husband Tony does love a project!
I'm hoping there will also be some time and opportunities for me to do some furniture upcycling and art and craft stuff that I love, and of course interior design and gardening and .......watch this space.
Looking forward to your upcoming video’s. It’s a beautiful property but that kitchen tile oh my!!
Thank you Camille, yes awful tiles but that can be changed eventually, more videos very soon
You finally got your perfect kitchen janex
I love the name of your channel! Your project will bring this hole back to life! It’s actually lovely and that church bell tower is fantastic! We didn’t think it prudent to buy ourselves a chateau but we find a country estate that we can’t wait to move into. Enjoy your journey!
(Moira Ashton) So pleased someone mentioned your channel in Stephanie's vlog!!! Your "Not quite a Chateau" looks very interesting, I have liked and subscribed, and looking forward to seeing you 2nd video, which has just popped up, good luck,
Oh thank you Moira, they get better as I learn along the way. You can see all my videos if you click on my channel (picture of our barn) I have numbered them so you can watch in the right order
@@notquiteachateaudiy Yes great I found it! Thank you🤩
What an Exciting Journey!!
I hope so, thanks for watching
Congratulations on your new adventure, I live in Scotland and would love to do a restoration. I wish you guys all the best.
I will be following you all the way .
Well done 👍
Thanks so much Douglas, there are quite strong links to scotland in this area, including a Castle Stuart and our town is twinned with Dunbar
Oh my....I admire you so very much. I’m new to your channel, and I haven’t even finished watching your first episode, but I’m in love with your property and can’t wait to watch all your updates. I’m over here in the US and can’t tell you how much I enjoy the countryside of the UK and France. So beautiful. And the buildings, and the history, and the grandness of it all.....💕💕💕 so excited to cheer you on and get to know you and your story. And I love your Essex accent....
You are very kind Cheryl, enjoy the rest of the vlogs, and they do improve as they go along
Just found your channel. Looking forward to catching up.
Hope you enjoy Poula, thanks for watching
Love that bath and the stunning mirror ☺️
Thank you, the mirror is gold underneath that blue paint so I need to find out how to remove the emulsion from it.
It’s beautiful.
@@ourfloridagarden4191 when we get to restoring that I will film it in a little more detail, yes it will be beautiful
The wooden floors,White mirror and bath are lovely.What a pretty place to live.Love the bells ringing to
Glad you enjoyed it Alexandra, thanks for watching
I just found this channel, I loved the wonder of houses to restore, good luck, I'll keep watching
This is a big project!But I like it.
We need to keep Tony busy Y, he gets bored otherwise!
What an interesting location, and offering such great scope, as you have all these separate buildings to "play with". ;-) Enjoyed this.Thank you.
Many thanks Scary Queen, I just posted a new video too. Hope you enjoy it
This is so exciting! Looking forward to sharing your journey! The chateau has so much potential. It’s beautiful.
Thank you Amy it does have a lot of potential, I'm so pleased you are interested in seeing it and any suggestions gratefully received because we still haven't decided on some of it. More very soon.
Not Quite a Chateau DIY French project I would suggest you watch the other DIY chateau videos on RUclips. There’s a network of them ! Could give you some great ideas and information.
@@amybarb25 I'm a huge fan already of the other Chateau Vlogs and get too many ideas from them ,at least that's what my hubby Tony says!!
Not Quite a Chateau DIY French project Looool. Men!
He just raises his eyebrows and carries on, gotta love him. I do have BIG Ideas.
Looking forward to seeing your progress. What a challenge you have. Good luck.
thank you Linda, yes we like a challenge
Just found you guys so best of luck 🍀with your renovation and looking forward to seeing your progress! 😊
Thanks so much Sandy! 😊
Congratulations on following your heart, looking forward to watching but girl, you have your work cut out for you 🇦🇺❤️
I know it's a lot of work but we enjoy renovation and i'm looking forward to the pretty bits. I mean the interiors and furnishings and crafting side of things.
You know you have got a lot done . I'm on video 32. God bless you all and Keepsafe.
Thanks, you too!
Well that’s a pretty good first video. You didn’t mention what your plans are for all the buildings. Are you thinking of having a B&B...Or maybe a wedding venue? I’m excited to see what you’re going to do with this beautiful place! 🌸
Thank you Sandra, for me it is good that I even managed to put a video on youtube. I am determined to improve the videos as I go on.
There are a lot of plans, I wanted to try to show a basic layout first as it gets very confusing. We are thinking of having guests/ B&B yes and maybe a few events too.
I will be going into a little more detail on our plans for different parts as we go along.
From this 2023 perspective you've made huge strides toward opening up and restoring so much of the coaching inn! Kudos! Bravo! Loved video 71 with the roofing drama and the design of raised flower beds.
I just found this vlog in May of 2023! Can’t wait to watch all of the vlogs. So excited!
I’m sure it will be beautiful, has lots of potential 😉
I'm sure it will Liam, thanks for watching. There's a new video out today too
Looks like a wonderful project. good luck.
Thank you it will be an adventure for sure
What an intriguing place. I wish you all the best as you work your way through this project.
Thank you!
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How frustrating to buy a large foreign property that demands attention only to be waylaid with COVID! Is that a bit of fright I hear underneath the exhaustion as you realize what you’re taking on? I look forward to seeing how you prioritize and organize various projects. Wishing you health and renewing energy as you begin your adventure!
Hi Ralph, yes it was very frustrating being stuck in the UK for months and not being able to get here and get on with it. But that is when I discovered the other Chateau vlogs on RUclips, which is what inspired me to create one myself. There was some fear mixed in with the excitement yes and we are still not clear on the order of projects yet. There are so many decisions to make so we begin work with damage limitation jobs like covering holes in roofs and work on projects already started and of course, any safety issues, like electrics. thanks for watching
@@notquiteachateaudiy I happened upon the Escape to the Chateau series early on to the point that I wake up wondering what I’m doing in Seattle. Shouldn’t I be helping Angel and Dick put up another dome, or do something to help Michael Petherick with gardeners cottage? Soon I’ll be waking up thinking I need to help Jane and her hubby get that roof repaired? So welcome aboard, Mateys!
Wow ,hard to decide where to start!Beautiful doors,windows and wooden floors.I’m with you on the taxidermy 🤮The mirrors are lovely though.Have you watched the couple called Ted and Lise who are renovating the medieval Chateau de Montmagner? I think that would be the most helpful vlog for you.
Yes they are very helpful Cathy, I love Ted and Lesa's vlog
Oh fabulous you have an 'Enfilade'
Yes Ida, I know now from another viewer, that means to thread through as in a needle
Just found your vlogs/adventure. I am anxious to see more. Good Luck!
Welcome aboard Mary, they do improve as they go along Mary, thanks for watching
Looks like a great place to live! Fortunately some is usable. Looking forward to future vlogs, filmed in full screen please. 🌿🌹🌿😊
Working on it! Thanks for watching, just put out a new one for you
Hi, Jane. I just found you today so I've got quite a few of your videos to watch, how I love a good chateau! Good luck, this looks like a wonderful project. Cheers from North Carolina.
Oh thank you Catherine, there's another one out on Wednesday evening(France time)
Good luck sweetheart with the move. I'm sure it'll all be worth it xxx 💋
Thanks Lisa, stay tuned
I'M trying to remember a name it may come across one day or night but the design on the floor at time 8:26 is a pattern used by a famous artist who later was paid to sell his designs for textiles decor and flooring.
Hi Theresa, it is made of broken tiles and is a bit like crazy paving but indoors, sort of a mosaic.
interesting lay out. reminds me of a stage coach way station.
It is an old Relais de Poste or what we would call a Coaching inn Cat girl
@@notquiteachateaudiy Ah! my terminology was incorrect. Then it is what i thought. I know it will be lovely when restored. Thank you for replying
Please film in landscape mode instead of portrait. I cannot wait for more info in future vlogs.
Thanks Squirrels, I am now filming in panoramic mode, other people have mentioned the same to me. I still appreciate any tips on offer. There is a new video out, hope you enjoy it
I wonder if it may be better to take the old barn down and build a newer one.🙂
Hi Mama, We did think we may have to demolish it, we don't really need it but we decided it's worth saving even if it is expensive
I had a ugly flooring in my kitchen for a temporary cheap fix used floor paint. What I should of done was pull up the old vinyl flooring right away and paint the plywood. I finally put in bamboo flooring which is stupid idea Bamboo does NOT like water. oh well I plan to sell and move south to Florida Rather like to move to France my great great Mummy was French
Oh dear Wyld, we live and learn don't we. It's all part of improving our DIY skills, we have had a few mishaps along the way too, on other properties we have lived in!
Good luck with the challenging work ahead of you. Is it possible for Brits to live in France post Brexit? I didn’t think so. What conditions permit this?
Hi Rhys, yes we have to apply to register as residents, as long as we have a mutuel(health insurance) and can show we have lived in France pre- brexit( show household bills etc.) and that we can support ourselves, yes Brits can live in France. Thanks for watching, please forgive my early vlogs, I was still learning, they do improve as they go along
Looking forward to follow you. How much did you pay for the property?
I will be talking about what we paid and our budgets, very soon, in another video, stay tuned
@@notquiteachateaudiy Thank you, and I will
Hope you have a lot of energy and money.
I don't know if we have enough of either but we will keep doing our best thanks Wildflower.
Can you change the orientation of your camera so we get a wider angle?
Hi Kim, thanks for watching. I now film my vlogs in wide angle, this was the first video I put on youtube, it has got better as I have gone along.
Did the French Heritage authorites give you any kind of liberty to knock down or remodel?
Not many buildings are listed here Martha, so we don't need much in the way of permissions, we do have to use the same roofing materials because we are within a certain distance of a monument historique, i.e. The prince's chateau behind us
I look forward to viewing your vlog,but please use full screen. Also, what is your name?
Thank you Daniella my name is Jane and my husband is Tony
Can you do full screen?
Yes Lucy, in my later vlogs I have learned to film in landscape, thanks for watching
Would be good to say your name and your purpose at beginning of each vlog. Good luck.👍🏼
Thanks for the idea Daniella, I have gone back and put our names in some of the descriptions. Going forward I will try to introduce us and our mission, more often
Love the courtyard! what a great project! I would rather a coach house rather than a chateau
Glad you like it Jane, thanks for watching
You should be filming in a panoramic mode
Thank you Margie, any tips much appreciated as I'm a newbie to this
I rather like striped paper taxidermy cool if no animals hurt great bones for chateau like crazy floors
Thanks Janet, I think we may paint over the stripes later, crazy floors are very french but.....
Touched u responded I live in old bungalow on us ore coast I am very happy 66 Luv your French quaintness
Can you please film a little bit slower so i can enjoy what you are showing us ..thanks
Sorry Sue, this was my first ever video. I am trying to improve as I go along, although I know I have made mistakes in my other videos too, thank you for watching
Film in horizontal. Your video is already showing up in chateau restoration lovers RUclips feeds so subscribers will start to go up, so start posting as many videos as possible, so the algorithm takes you seriously and you get more subscribers fast !! Lots of good luck !! Hate taxidermy 🤮
Yes thank you Michael I had already decided that would be better, I have to use footage I already have for now but very soon will be changing it. We all have to start somewhere and any advice gratefully received. It will get better Thanks
and sorry about the stuffed animals
Not Quite a Chateau DIY French project please don’t be sorry, it’s your house and if it’s something that you like then...
I would have him move all the dead heads into a study. Not everybody enjoys them and some are creeped out.
Name? Your story? Your plans? Landscape vlogs if you can. Get yourself a to do book. Look forward to your journey.
Hi Michelle, welcome, Jane and Tony, plans - see later vlogs and it's still developing, and yes now in landscape, they improved as I went along. Thanks for watching
I wish you all the best in making your dreams come true. Hey everyone, give the folks a chance to show the place before you start asking your questions. Remember this is their first video. Jane and Tony will answer our questions shortly I am sure.
Thanks SLS, yes we are getting quite a lot of questions.
I try to reply to all the comments but we are getting so many it may not be possible to reply to them all soon, So, I plan to do a video after this weekends one, to tell what we paid(keep getting asked that) and our budget and plans, plus a bit more about why we chose to move here etc.
So if you have any questions please post them here and we will try to answer them.
Also in answer to another comment I suggested that before that video, people have a guess as to what we paid for all the buildings?
Post your best guess here.........
@@notquiteachateaudiy Looking forward to hearing your plans.