The reason that you have so blithering many new people watching you - and they should ALL subscribe immediately - is that you work so blitheringly hard, are so intelligent, so nice AND SO MUCH FUN!
@@sethrobinson5303 and it earns the money to keep going with very expensive teams of experts (eg. Nick the treeman) during this difficult and arduous specialist renovation
I am also in awe of how you ALWAYS take moments to look up, to look out, to look in and wonder in it all. AND the pretty little birds desire to be near you is testament to your energy.
Speaking of the word Eighty, I just thought of the Children in those Concentration Camps that had not been so lucky . I would collect those pictures as a Statement in just how important this House was in it's time. This would have such an impact on those who would tour the future place .
It is such a shame to know that this place was left in ruin for 50 years and no one steped up and did anything about it and its condition . They sure would be upset if Dan decided to just sell it to U-tube and U-Tube would just tear the place down . I mean Places like Dachu is kept in alot better shape. Those Windows will cost a small fortune . The children and the Grand children who can recall what it was like to have a safe place should count their blessings .
Yes Dan you will appreciate the birdsong one day, it's not spoiling your videos it adds to them, I even like to hear the birdsong at three in the morning at the height of the summer!?!
How has this guy not got a tool sponsorship with one of the big boys? They're missing a trick. Great series and great channel, thanks for the content 👍
Keep fireplace if you can. It's original to the house. The bird is probably looking for his home that was in the tree, that was in the room, that was in the chateau.
That little bird is your very own BIRD OF PARADISE....it knows this will be it's new home and it's pleased. Yes, you are good Dan and we're with you with every brick, stone and piece of wood. Love it that you can eat in the Dining Room.
You should build a dumbwaiter to all the floors from the kitchen. Carrying lots of food up stairs for a dinner party is a serious hassle, and it would be so cool to just have it arrive on a little elevator.
I was just coming here to say that! The reason there was a staircase between the kitchen and the dining room was for efficient food delivery. That need won't change with the restoration!
@@1LuckieDuckie I have a laundry chute in my house and it is the BEST! I only wish it took the clothes upstairs, too 🤔 Perhaps a couple of dumbwaiters to service all the floors. Think how nice not having to haul vacuums, cleaning materials, and other "stuff" up and down stairs.
Hi Dan ! I agree with many comments : keep the fire places fuctional, and rebuilt the service staircase in place. Two points : 1/ The good layout for the living space in that kind of house in France (in the very early 20th century) is to have two or three reception rooms : a living room, a dining room, and usualy a smoking room. The first two have to be wild open to each other, the third room is more separated but adjoining to the dining room. In any case, they take place in the center area of the house, and they have the best view and access to the garden. So... I realy don't think that the space above the kitchen was the original dining room ; there is no access to go outside, and the little windows do not make sense (they were usualy placed in résidual tiny spaces as hygiene rooms or dressing). It seems to me that there is originaly here two rooms, as home office or bedroom. The dining room must have been beyond the tiny doorway up to the service stairway. 2/ The second point is about the third part of the floor you are working on. Some images on your videos make me wonder ; the beams in this area should have been perpendicular to the others...? Firstly, it seems there is a single pocket on the wall under the left side of the widow, exactly where the stairwell area begins. Secondly, are you sure there is no pockets for beams in the other wall (it seems so, probably six or seven ?). If the first beam (that demarcate the stairwell) is adequantly strong, it can support the other beams on one side, as the wall does the job on the others ends of the beams. I'm not sure to be clear enough. particularly as I'm french and do my best...
Totally agree. The room above the kitchen was most likely no "public" room as you don´t want your guests bothered with kitchen noise, heat, and smells.
My best guess would be that the room above the kitchen was the dining room and the biggest room in the middle the salon, looking straight into the garden. Because of the stairs there can't have been a connection between those two rooms though. The third room (with the tree growing in it) is connected to the middle room by a big door, so maybe we have this all wrong and the big middle room was the dining room, the room with the tree was the salon and the smaller room above the kitchen was the smoking room? So yes, I agree with you, it doesn't seem likely that this room was the dining room, even though it was used as a dining room by the OSE during the war. Looking at older pictures on the internet I think that third part had a concrete ceiling and I think Dan said that too. I think there was another steel perpendicular to the one Dan already installed (between the stairs and the space next to the stairs) and that supported thinner steels for the concrete ceiling or just a concrete ceiling. One photo from a few years ago also shows a steel post that might have supported that perpendicular steel (I can't link to the site but a page called meconnu (dot) fr has pictures from before and after the fire and one shows the burned-out kitchen area.
@@Ragnar8504 Thank you so much for your comments! All that begin to get clear! So the pockets in the side wall are realy existing but for I-beams to support a concrete ceiling. Perfect remark, because I was wondering why must have been a seperate room in the kitchen in this area (see the partition with the tiles special treatment). This part of the kitchen have to be the cellar, and that's why it need a concrete ceiling, to preserve humidity in its walls (a wooden ceiling would have dry it completely). Now about the layout of the reception rooms... What about a little digression, back in time ? In the early 20th, the dining room becomes the most important room to receive special guests. It is always between the living room and the smoking room. The reason is that, when dinner is finish, after the last dish, the women go to the living room and the men the other way to the smoking room. They both take coffee or tea and liquers etc, but separatly in their own rooms (with different conversations of course...). The living room is the place for music (the inevitable grand piano), and high living society conversations (art, voyages, relations etc), women have a "diplomatic" role... Men prefer smoking and talking without indiscreet ears around, so the room should be smaller and with doors! The conversations turn around the news of the world, the "private" life, and espacially affairs. It's the room for pacts and contracts. It's the room for bussiness men... Because of the smell of smoke (the cigar appears at that time) the decor is made of wood (walls), glazed libraries, and leather (furniture). Fabrics are not welcome! As you said, the dinning room is the central room, witch wildly communicate with the living room (on left side when you enter the chateau), and we probably have to consider the oposite right side, in fact the half part of this area, the one with the fire place, as to be the smoking room (could be used as a home office as well), because the little window involve (originaly) a partitioning in the middle.
I was wondering how people got from the basement upstairs! Honestly, while I understand wanting to have the maximum kitchen possible, there is another advantage of keeping the staircase where it is. If you put the stairs somewhere else it's going to be a lot harder to carry food upstairs once you're done cooking. Aesthetics are great, but convenience is something people overlook until it's too late, and then fixing the problem can be twice as hard
I would imagine that most of the day to day eating will be done in the Kitchen by adding a table and chairs in the corner, the Kitchen "might" move to the Dining Room level, or the fire escape staircase will provide the link, a new staircase can be fitted at a later date into the design of the floor space Dan is proposing so it's not a big issue!?!
@@thomasherrin6798 I agree that a lot of the day to day meals will be in the kitchen, but this is chateau for God’s sake. There will be times when large amounts of food, drink & dishes will need to be transported to & from the formal dining room.
@@diana.m34 Absolutely true! I'd also think with the sheer size of that kitchen you could easily fit a large dining table in the area next to the stairs, where that small room used to be. Keep in mind this kitchen is absolutely massive! It's someting like 5.5x8 m or even more (18x26 feet). Or maybe use that part as the kitchen proper with sink, dishwasher, cooker, fridge and cupboards and have a huge dining area in front of the windows on the other side.
Imagine Dan, a year plus from now - sitting in front of that refinished fireplace, enjoying a warm cup of tea, reflecting back on all the progress you’ve made!! Congrats on all your successes!!
fireplaces are fun and look good at the same time unfortunately, they dont always fit in the right spot of the room modern heating and air have given us back more floor and wall space, lol
Dan, I'm so happy for you. Watching you savor the fruits of your hard work and imagining your tomorrows gives me so much joy and pride for you. I'm so glad you are documenting every step of the way, because what you are doing is so very special. Your love for what you do, that, by the way not many people can have for themselves, spreads thousands of miles away from your darling chateau. Your daily joy multiplies through thousands of people that share the same thought. We want you to succeed! We know you can and will, it's just a matter of time, and time is what we all have. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Your little bird is a Redstart you're lucky to have one keep you company and looks likes it's nesting somewhere in the building and will call like that when you are possibly close to the nest site.
Dan is lucky to have the esteemed companion. Has said companion chosen a mutually ideal spot for a nest though? It crossed my mind that it might be objecting to activity close by. Edit. Just looked them up. They leave the UK in mid August for Africa and Asia. He won't be a permanent fixture so. Lovely song to hear for a few weeks and plenty to do away from his nest. Nice.
@michellebyrom6551 yeah they are a migratory species only with us in the summer time. This one is kinda late to still have chicks in the nest but I'm sure they'll be fledging soon.
OK, Dan. I have seen several of your videos and I am becoming a fan of your wonderful project. I, too, have an ongoing project to restore an old house. It is very small, but it is somewhat manageable for me, an artist without much money. You are inspiring me to push forward with the task. Today, I will subscribe. John in Bethel, Missouri. USA
Beautiful work! One suggestion re: kitchen stairs. If you're thinking of still using the lower room for kitchen, and some place higher up as dining room, it may be worthwhile keeping the kitchen stairs, or to make some kind of elevator for getting food and stuff easily up and down.
I never stop being amazed by how much effort he puts into his camera work. The new bird’s view angle on the work bench alone! It’s a joy to watch this. 🥰
thank god you took down that "hanging metal thingy"...it was driving me crazy.:-) And FINALLY, a chef has a chateau & plans to build a chef's kitchen...I can't wait.
I think it's a lesson in patience to us all, that eventually it'll get done :) feels nice living in a post-"hanging metal thingy" world haha :) tomorrrow's vlog will be "post hanging metal thingy +1"
Opening the doorway from the kitchen to the basement is smart. One day you will grow your own vegetables. You can store your root wand wine in the cellar and access it straight from the kitchen. As a Chef you need a big kitchen. In case you use the Chateau as a Children’s Summer Camp or facility for troubled youth, you need a big industrial kitchen and storage.
I've already figured out that you are a true romantic & the genuine article. I'm a Yank & those are compliments, just so you know. I have only been viewing your vlogs for a few days and I'm already hooked. So cool to see a young man with a legit passion to revive this historic site. Your enthusiasm, appreciation, and respect for things past is contagious. Thank you for sharing this wonderful adventure into the past with total strangers who evidently share your interest.
Having a small set of "back" stairs direct from Dining Room to kitchen is actually quite a smart idea if you are planning on hosting any old fashioned dinner parties, complete with cook and waiting staff, but I guess in the modern era that might be a bit too old-school. I suppose an alternative might be to have a small food lift aka dumbwaiter. Either way I would think carefully before discarding them. *EDIT* I see others have also already said the same thing.
That's really starting to come together nicely! One thought about the stairs... They were likely necessary for bringing hot food to the table, and unfortunately probably still would be. You wouldn't want to have to run a dish around the whole house to get it to the table, everything you eat would be cold. Of course, if you don't plan to have a dining room in the remodel, and will always eat in the kitchen, then stairs won't matter. Or I suppose you could always build a dumbwaiter instead, though having grown up with one I can tell you they are an utter pain to maintain and to engineer. Also, your boys will DEFINITELY want to ride in it if you build one, even if you forbid them. I know my sibling and I rode in ours.
I love seeing you so happy and proud Dan, you really have done so well. The views are your reward at the moment so enjoy them, maybe that Bird is welcoming you and thanking you for restoring te Chateau. 💕🇦🇺
Dan, last weekend, I assembled an IKEA cabinet all on my own. The pride I felt when I was done is nearly immeasurable. I hope you have at least half of that same feeling. You deserve it. 😂❤
Amazing progress, Dan! Love hearing your positive remarks--"God I'm good!" hahaha that's the way. Also I agree w/ others that the birds are cheering you on.
Dan, I remember the amazing work to build the kitchen in your cottage 2 years ago. Now you are on another scale in every way. Another great video and love the progress.
You might regret not having that staircase from the kitchen. All large houses had access to upper floors for service and to keep the main staircase free.
He can easily add a staircase at a later date (A dumb waiter might be a struggle for one or two and the Kitchen might also be the main eating place with the Dining Room used on special occasions) by reconfiguring the floor layout he is proposing to use. A secondary staircase will most probably be required to supplement the main staircase as a fire escape, the location for that might serve as the Kitchen/ Dining link point, or he might move the Kitchen on the Dining Room floor level, it's a little bit fluid at present but there is plenty of time to sort that out and nothing he's doing now will make it difficult to alter in the future, it may require a little more work, but hey, he's doing up a burned out Chateau!?!
Even more important, now would be the perfect time to plan for an elevator. If Dan eventually sells it or has old/disabled visitors; it will be an absolute necessity.
Yes I don't get it that he said he's not putting the stairs back because at present the kitchen is isolated from the house and you would have to go outside and up the front steps and through the front hallway to get to the dining room above the kitchen. Doesn't make any sense at all to not put a stairs in. Even if he did put in a dumb waiter in he would still have to run around outside and through the front door without a stairs.
I am in awe of your energy. Especially so given how many years you have been renovating/restoring!!!! I don't know what you are like the rest of the time, but for us, here, you are a positive force for good. 🥰🏋♀
Dan, don't you know what that little bird is saying to you. "Welcome into MY world. Glad to have you here." You've been accepted!!! By the way Dan, your work is awesome. Keep going. And thanks for taking an old man along for this wonderful ride. Can't wait for each new chapter. John from LI, NY.
Dan, you do keep this elderly couple a bit worried with some of the work you do all alone. That said, we are mightily impressed with your work etic, skill and determination. We look forward to every video especially those with the boys. You are a great dad.
Oh i can imagine you in that kitchen making amazing meals with friends family or guests taking a stroll around the grounds and then filling the chateau with love and laughter, the way it was meant to be used. What a beautiful thought❤. And one day with such dedication and belief it will be so🥰😍
Dan, I’m amazed how you maneuver yourself around the placement of the beams and then “dance”across them as if the floor was complete. Take out in the dining room. You are hilarious.
I got to say the Crib is coming together. That floor makes the place come to life. I'm loving your videos and wish they were longer but I understand doing one 6 days a week is time consuming. You have alot of work ahead of you and I'm glad to see you saving such a historic place. Keep up the good work Mate!!!!!
Eyes open in the morning and looking, if Dan has uploaded his new vlog. I love to watch him working on his château, his patiently step by step. It will be a great home. I'm so proud of you! 🥰
When that shadow finish for the building, I need to come in to see it in person by myself I live in United States here but yes, let me know when you have the the opening ready and don’t forget I will need to be there to
You could have an open staircase in the kitchen to go up to the dining room. That way it wouldn't be as confining in the kitchen it would be more spacious. However, that being said, I don't think I would have the stair directly in the dining room, maybe just outside in a hall?
Please consider replacing all the fireplaces. You can always convert them by putting in wood burners afterwards. I would think you could find some lovely old Mantles/surrounds in France. What a great week's work. I hope you get some more help very soon. And I have to imagine that when you start living on-site, the dynamic is going to change considerably.
Oh Dan, please give the staircase another think. It's been my life long dream to have the stairs going down straight to the kitchen. This is such a cool feature. Imagine walking straight into the kitchen from the floor above on a chilly winter morning to make yourself a hot cup of tea ☕
He needs a staircase because without one he has to go down the front steps and around the building to access the kitchen. Makes no sense at all to not replace the stairs.
Personally, I would keep the stairs in the kitchen. It makes a more direct route from the main part of the house to the kitchen. Just think when you are finished with the renovation, you can have staff running up and down those stairs. 😊
Exactly without a stairs you have to go outside and up through tne front door and hallway to access the dining room above. It makes no sense to not have a stairs to link the two rooms. The kitchen is completely isolated from the house atm.
Depends what he wants to use it for. There are normally fire restrictions about stairs and kitchens in Europe. It would be awful to put in an expensive staircase and then fall foul of planning and have to put in fire doors before the bedrooms and spoil the view because it doesn’t count as an historic structure or something. He’s probably also got all that sort of thing in mind influencing his decisions before he starts getting to the bits he shares with us. So he’ll start talking about something that seems like a sort of random decision but we’re coming in halfway through a conversation Dan began two years ago…..
I love your think-out-loud brilliance. You are a problem solving wizard. In our house now, we begin the day with our friend Dan’s special “GOOD mornin’!” And end it with “See ya - tomorrah!” Brings everyone smiles. We so appreciate the sharing of all your effort and tenacity. Such a beautiful renovation. Be safe up there! Many thanks from Cormorant Passage on the Pacific Northwest coast of Washington state, USA. 😘
Please reconsider putting in the small staircase in the corner of the kitchen or at least building the floor such that you can change your mind later on. The reason being is that if you do want to have a "fancy meal" in the dining room, the food can easily be moved upstairs, and the dirty dishes can likewise be carried downstairs. Or consider a dumbwaiter put in the corner.
Some also said Dan could be putting 2nd staircase nearby, say maybe, in basement hallway. Wonder if that is why Dan said he wasn't going to put the staircase back into the old kitchen. Dan knows the layout of the whole basement, and also how he could reconfigure areas close to the old kitchen. And, as someone also has stated above, we are assuming Dan will have the dining room above the old kitchen. Yes, he was eating in his 'dining room in this Vlog', but Dan is free to move it to another room nearby. That is, if he wants a dining room separate from large eat-in kitchen. Maybe there will be a dining room in the large ground floor room behind the entrance foyer room. We all will see what Dan decides...
Stick the last wall joist in under the fire place. The concretes entirely unnecessary. You can put down a nice slate or stone under any fireplace on the floor without the need for all that crazy concrete mess. It's fluid. But stick the joist in now it will only hold you up later and be more difficult
It might be a regulatory requirement to fit a concrete or stone pad depending on what type of fire you put in, I think Dan will leave that section of flooring until he has a solution which may present itself fairly soon now he is thinking about it, obviously while there was no floor there it didn't exercise the mind!?!
It seems clear to me that the article that was recently published ( which I read, and was fascinating!) resulted in that wave of new subscribers. I say, welcome !!!
Your vids are spot on! Just enough scenes with you working, scenes enjoying the progress, enough info and updates on what is going on in your brain :) Love it!
Love it - please keep posting. One suggestion is leaving provision for a lift or dumb waiter between floors so the food arrives upstairs to the dining room still hot. Cheers.
I love how you just sit back and enjoy the new puzzle piece that fits into place. I would do the same. It’s like a huge puzzle, and every piece brings a new perspective. Enjoy.
I love the way it looks like a room already with the fireplace. I think you should keep this one as it looks meant to be. It has been waiting for you to put its floor back. It was lovely seeing you sitting in the dining room having your lunch. You looked pretty proud. And so you should be. Brilliant work. And all on your own, too.
That bird is probably greeting you each morning and is happy you are rebuilding. Just think one day when you are finished you will be sitting on your balcony with a cup of coffee taking in the view. 6:02
You’re enjoying each stage. It comes through and that’s why your channel is growing like crazy. Once again, professional editing. Wish I could paint a picture of you sitting in the window.
I'm so invested in this massive project and impressed with the level of energy, dedication, and balancing skills. I'm not sure if it's already been mentioned, but if I had a downstairs kitchen I'd want to have an upstairs butler's pantry to store dishes, a dishwasher, sink, electric tea kettle, and small fridge for drinks, etc.
The peace and beauty of this chateau is remarkable. Each video reveals more and more as this "lady" comes alive again. Of course, the birdsong adds to the wonder of it all. It's like they are singing for joy as the chateau reveals more and more of its nobility.
Keep it as wood burning! Nothing better than a natural wood burning fireplace. I can see why you may not want to restore the fireplaces in all of the upstairs rooms. but that room on the main floor looks like it could be the formal living room. Think of it all decorated for the holidays with a real wood burning fireplace in the corner. You can always put gas inserts in upstairs. BUT It would be awesome if you restored the main floor to be wood burning :)
Would you ever consider leaving the floor section (without pockets) open and creating a mezzanine floor with a balustrade? Could look pretty cool with the light flooding into the kitchen!
That's the modern way of thinking but it's a lot of dead space, if he's going to do that he might as well put a staircase in which would be more beneficial, I think more floor space is the way to go at present, he should keep the wide open space for the main entrance and main staircase, that would be a bigger statement!?!
I can't skip any of these videos! Everytime I see one pop up in my feed I'm so excited :) Also, like others have said, my vote is to keep the staircase in the kitchen so you can run right up to the dining room without the food getting cold. Keep it up, Dan!
The reason that you have so blithering many new people watching you - and they should ALL subscribe immediately - is that you work so blitheringly hard, are so intelligent, so nice AND SO MUCH FUN!
Hear! Hear! Well said! Agree 💯
True, but he making these videos slows him down, and it keeps him from working at his full potential.
@@sethrobinson5303 and it earns the money to keep going with very expensive teams of experts (eg. Nick the treeman) during this difficult and arduous specialist renovation
@@sethrobinson5303its a catch 22 bc the videos also make it possible… he works hard that’s for sure…
I am the one who blithers.
I am also in awe of how you ALWAYS take moments to look up, to look out, to look in and wonder in it all. AND the pretty little birds desire to be near you is testament to your energy.
I have never looked so forward to a daily video as I do for these. I love watching the transformation of this grand old home.
I watch Dan's videos at night in WASHINGTON state. Look forward to the videos every day... "TOMORROW!"
These are daily!? Wow. That’s one way to stay on track for sure.
I am an 83 year old Grandma and have never watched a vlog before, but I am hooked and just love seeing your progress,all the best from New Zealand
I am 85 year old lady and am addict to watching Dan also 🇬🇧🇬🇧🍷🍷
I’m planning on hooking my 80 yr old Kiwi mum next week when I see her for the first time since the pandemic…. Prioritizing
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What a great reunion to look forward to, bring your raincoat, we are having so much rain. Enjoy your visit.
Speaking of the word Eighty, I just thought of the Children in those Concentration Camps that had not been so lucky . I would collect those pictures as a Statement in just how important this House was in it's time. This would have such an impact on those who would tour the future place .
It is such a shame to know that this place was left in ruin for 50 years and no one steped up and did anything about it and its condition . They sure would be upset if Dan decided to just sell it to U-tube and U-Tube would just tear the place down . I mean Places like Dachu is kept in alot better shape. Those Windows will cost a small fortune . The children and the Grand children who can recall what it was like to have a safe place should count their blessings .
That "trolling bird" is your cheer leader! It's happy to see what you are doing for the restoration of the chateau! 😉
That was a good thought.
I love the little birdie. So cute!
That’s an alarm call because you evicted him from his home. Obs.
Dans done a MILLION views on his first vlog of him entering the gates of the chateau the day he bought it. CONGRATULATIONS
I just seen that! Woohoo 🎉🎉. Here's to millions more🎉🎉🎉
I love hearing the birds in your videos! I am really excited about how much progress you've made. You are a man of many talents.👏👏👏
+me too
There’s nothing as nice as birdsong. 😀
Yes Dan you will appreciate the birdsong one day, it's not spoiling your videos it adds to them, I even like to hear the birdsong at three in the morning at the height of the summer!?!
How has this guy not got a tool sponsorship with one of the big boys? They're missing a trick. Great series and great channel, thanks for the content 👍
No kidding. Stihl and Makita are getting a lot of good advertising!
My vote is to keep the fireplace. Even if not used, it will fancy up the room.
agree
it might come in handy if there is no gas to heat with
They have on the market now electric insert for fireplace that looks so real might be a safer option and easier?
@@terrig4750only problem with electric inserts is if the power goes out....
I agree , a lovely fire that you can just be so mesmerized by the flames and the shapes they show, sit in front of and just dream away, so romantic.
Keep fireplace if you can. It's original to the house. The bird is probably looking for his home that was in the tree, that was in the room, that was in the chateau.
That little bird is your very own BIRD OF PARADISE....it knows this will be it's new home and it's pleased. Yes, you are good Dan and we're with you with every brick, stone and piece of wood. Love it that you can eat in the Dining Room.
You should build a dumbwaiter to all the floors from the kitchen. Carrying lots of food up stairs for a dinner party is a serious hassle, and it would be so cool to just have it arrive on a little elevator.
And Laundry shoot
Brilliant idea!
I was just coming here to say that! The reason there was a staircase between the kitchen and the dining room was for efficient food delivery. That need won't change with the restoration!
@@1LuckieDuckie I have a laundry chute in my house and it is the BEST! I only wish it took the clothes upstairs, too 🤔 Perhaps a couple of dumbwaiters to service all the floors. Think how nice not having to haul vacuums, cleaning materials, and other "stuff" up and down stairs.
Great idea ❤
Hi Dan ! I agree with many comments : keep the fire places fuctional, and rebuilt the service staircase in place.
Two points :
1/ The good layout for the living space in that kind of house in France (in the very early 20th century) is to have two or three reception rooms : a living room, a dining room, and usualy a smoking room. The first two have to be wild open to each other, the third room is more separated but adjoining to the dining room. In any case, they take place in the center area of the house, and they have the best view and access to the garden.
So... I realy don't think that the space above the kitchen was the original dining room ; there is no access to go outside, and the little windows do not make sense (they were usualy placed in résidual tiny spaces as hygiene rooms or dressing). It seems to me that there is originaly here two rooms, as home office or bedroom. The dining room must have been beyond the tiny doorway up to the service stairway.
2/ The second point is about the third part of the floor you are working on. Some images on your videos make me wonder ; the beams in this area should have been perpendicular to the others...? Firstly, it seems there is a single pocket on the wall under the left side of the widow, exactly where the stairwell area begins. Secondly, are you sure there is no pockets for beams in the other wall (it seems so, probably six or seven ?). If the first beam (that demarcate the stairwell) is adequantly strong, it can support the other beams on one side, as the wall does the job on the others ends of the beams.
I'm not sure to be clear enough. particularly as I'm french and do my best...
Very interesting, thank you. And your English is excellent!
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Totally agree. The room above the kitchen was most likely no "public" room as you don´t want your guests bothered with kitchen noise, heat, and smells.
My best guess would be that the room above the kitchen was the dining room and the biggest room in the middle the salon, looking straight into the garden. Because of the stairs there can't have been a connection between those two rooms though. The third room (with the tree growing in it) is connected to the middle room by a big door, so maybe we have this all wrong and the big middle room was the dining room, the room with the tree was the salon and the smaller room above the kitchen was the smoking room? So yes, I agree with you, it doesn't seem likely that this room was the dining room, even though it was used as a dining room by the OSE during the war.
Looking at older pictures on the internet I think that third part had a concrete ceiling and I think Dan said that too. I think there was another steel perpendicular to the one Dan already installed (between the stairs and the space next to the stairs) and that supported thinner steels for the concrete ceiling or just a concrete ceiling. One photo from a few years ago also shows a steel post that might have supported that perpendicular steel (I can't link to the site but a page called meconnu (dot) fr has pictures from before and after the fire and one shows the burned-out kitchen area.
@@Ragnar8504 Thank you so much for your comments! All that begin to get clear!
So the pockets in the side wall are realy existing but for I-beams to support a concrete ceiling. Perfect remark, because I was wondering why must have been a seperate room in the kitchen in this area (see the partition with the tiles special treatment). This part of the kitchen have to be the cellar, and that's why it need a concrete ceiling, to preserve humidity in its walls (a wooden ceiling would have dry it completely).
Now about the layout of the reception rooms... What about a little digression, back in time ?
In the early 20th, the dining room becomes the most important room to receive special guests. It is always between the living room and the smoking room. The reason is that, when dinner is finish, after the last dish, the women go to the living room and the men the other way to the smoking room. They both take coffee or tea and liquers etc, but separatly in their own rooms (with different conversations of course...).
The living room is the place for music (the inevitable grand piano), and high living society conversations (art, voyages, relations etc), women have a "diplomatic" role...
Men prefer smoking and talking without indiscreet ears around, so the room should be smaller and with doors! The conversations turn around the news of the world, the "private" life, and espacially affairs. It's the room for pacts and contracts. It's the room for bussiness men... Because of the smell of smoke (the cigar appears at that time) the decor is made of wood (walls), glazed libraries, and leather (furniture). Fabrics are not welcome!
As you said, the dinning room is the central room, witch wildly communicate with the living room (on left side when you enter the chateau), and we probably have to consider the oposite right side, in fact the half part of this area, the one with the fire place, as to be the smoking room (could be used as a home office as well), because the little window involve (originaly) a partitioning in the middle.
I love that there's now a floor meeting up with the fireplace
Me too, it makes it look like a room now.
That's brilliant 👏
No, I think it’s much more fun to have a fireplace hanging in the wall with no way to get to it! It reminds me of the Winchester house!
I am a 61 year old man, I sing gosple music, and I enjoy to th fullest watching this house being rebuild .Jeff saylor
Holy cow! Almost a quarter of a million subscribers! It feels like just yesterday we were watching you make the farmhouse kitchen.
Did you ever think you would be rebuilding a castle from ruins? That is lind of what you're doing. Building You're castle!
I was wondering how people got from the basement upstairs! Honestly, while I understand wanting to have the maximum kitchen possible, there is another advantage of keeping the staircase where it is. If you put the stairs somewhere else it's going to be a lot harder to carry food upstairs once you're done cooking. Aesthetics are great, but convenience is something people overlook until it's too late, and then fixing the problem can be twice as hard
I would imagine that most of the day to day eating will be done in the Kitchen by adding a table and chairs in the corner, the Kitchen "might" move to the Dining Room level, or the fire escape staircase will provide the link, a new staircase can be fitted at a later date into the design of the floor space Dan is proposing so it's not a big issue!?!
@@thomasherrin6798 I agree that a lot of the day to day meals will be in the kitchen, but this is chateau for God’s sake. There will be times when large amounts of food, drink & dishes will need to be transported to & from the formal dining room.
@@diana.m34 Absolutely true! I'd also think with the sheer size of that kitchen you could easily fit a large dining table in the area next to the stairs, where that small room used to be. Keep in mind this kitchen is absolutely massive! It's someting like 5.5x8 m or even more (18x26 feet). Or maybe use that part as the kitchen proper with sink, dishwasher, cooker, fridge and cupboards and have a huge dining area in front of the windows on the other side.
Imagine Dan, a year plus from now - sitting in front of that refinished fireplace, enjoying a warm cup of tea, reflecting back on all the progress you’ve made!! Congrats on all your successes!!
I love that the fireplace is just staying up out of what looks like pure stubbornness. Great job, Dan!
Totally agree
Increaddeble what you are doiing
fireplaces are fun and look good at the same time
unfortunately, they dont always fit in the right spot of the room
modern heating and air have given us back more floor and wall space, lol
Don’t think it will survive so old and for so long exposed to elements. I have noticed that the cement render is falling off so easy.
Dan, I'm so happy for you. Watching you savor the fruits of your hard work and imagining your tomorrows gives me so much joy and pride for you. I'm so glad you are documenting every step of the way, because what you are doing is so very special. Your love for what you do, that, by the way not many people can have for themselves, spreads thousands of miles away from your darling chateau. Your daily joy multiplies through thousands of people that share the same thought. We want you to succeed! We know you can and will, it's just a matter of time, and time is what we all have. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Your little bird is a Redstart you're lucky to have one keep you company and looks likes it's nesting somewhere in the building and will call like that when you are possibly close to the nest site.
I thought so too
Dan is lucky to have the esteemed companion. Has said companion chosen a mutually ideal spot for a nest though? It crossed my mind that it might be objecting to activity close by.
Edit. Just looked them up. They leave the UK in mid August for Africa and Asia. He won't be a permanent fixture so. Lovely song to hear for a few weeks and plenty to do away from his nest. Nice.
@@michellebyrom6551 Shouldn't that be 'her' nest site?
@ClissaT yes hard to tell but yes this one looks like the female but both male and female feed the young.
@michellebyrom6551 yeah they are a migratory species only with us in the summer time. This one is kinda late to still have chicks in the nest but I'm sure they'll be fledging soon.
OK, Dan. I have seen several of your videos and I am becoming a fan of your wonderful project. I, too, have an ongoing project to restore an old house. It is very small, but it is somewhat manageable for me, an artist without much money. You are inspiring me to push forward with the task. Today, I will subscribe.
John in Bethel, Missouri. USA
Beautiful work! One suggestion re: kitchen stairs. If you're thinking of still using the lower room for kitchen, and some place higher up as dining room, it may be worthwhile keeping the kitchen stairs, or to make some kind of elevator for getting food and stuff easily up and down.
😊 totally agree with you on this
Dumbwaiters were popular in multi-level homes, so it's quite possible that the chateau originally had one.
So happy for you. You make me happy!
“It was all the expert preparation”. I love it! 😂😂😂😂
I never stop being amazed by how much effort he puts into his camera work. The new bird’s view angle on the work bench alone! It’s a joy to watch this. 🥰
thank god you took down that "hanging metal thingy"...it was driving me crazy.:-) And FINALLY, a chef has a chateau & plans to build a chef's kitchen...I can't wait.
In my mind's eye: it was a wizard door
I think it's a lesson in patience to us all, that eventually it'll get done :) feels nice living in a post-"hanging metal thingy" world haha :) tomorrrow's vlog will be "post hanging metal thingy +1"
so glad he took that off the wall 😀 amazing floor
Opening the doorway from the kitchen to the basement is smart.
One day you will grow your own vegetables.
You can store your root wand wine in the cellar and access it straight from the kitchen.
As a Chef you need a big kitchen.
In case you use the Chateau as a Children’s Summer Camp or facility for troubled youth, you need a big industrial kitchen and storage.
I've already figured out that you are a true romantic & the genuine article. I'm a Yank & those are compliments, just so you know. I have only been viewing your vlogs for a few days and I'm already hooked. So cool to see a young man with a legit passion to revive this historic site. Your enthusiasm, appreciation, and respect for things past is contagious. Thank you for sharing this wonderful adventure into the past with total strangers who evidently share your interest.
Having a small set of "back" stairs direct from Dining Room to kitchen is actually quite a smart idea if you are planning on hosting any old fashioned dinner parties, complete with cook and waiting staff, but I guess in the modern era that might be a bit too old-school. I suppose an alternative might be to have a small food lift aka dumbwaiter. Either way I would think carefully before discarding them. *EDIT* I see others have also already said the same thing.
❤❤❤ yes!!!
Even with a dumb waiter you still need stair access to the dining room.
Your little birdie friend is cheering you on Dan!!! That’s awesome!!! ❤️❤️
That's really starting to come together nicely!
One thought about the stairs... They were likely necessary for bringing hot food to the table, and unfortunately probably still would be. You wouldn't want to have to run a dish around the whole house to get it to the table, everything you eat would be cold. Of course, if you don't plan to have a dining room in the remodel, and will always eat in the kitchen, then stairs won't matter. Or I suppose you could always build a dumbwaiter instead, though having grown up with one I can tell you they are an utter pain to maintain and to engineer. Also, your boys will DEFINITELY want to ride in it if you build one, even if you forbid them. I know my sibling and I rode in ours.
Would be a great repurpose for his motorized lift thingy :)
We need something more than the 'like' button. We need a 'LOVE' button. I am continuingly impressed with the results of Dan's skilled work!
I like, I mean 'love' that idea.
I love seeing you so happy and proud Dan, you really have done so well. The views are your reward at the moment so enjoy them, maybe that Bird is welcoming you and thanking you for restoring te Chateau. 💕🇦🇺
I am so happy you cut that metal thing down, it was making me crazy and so do the plants in the walls.
Dan, last weekend, I assembled an IKEA cabinet all on my own. The pride I felt when I was done is nearly immeasurable. I hope you have at least half of that same feeling. You deserve it. 😂❤
I think the bird 🐦 is a great addition to the vlog. He's singing your praise...great job Dan!
I have arrived! You can start now.❤
It's an addicting channel.
Dan is a awesome guy with great skills and a dream
Enjoy!
Great job Dan! The bird must be singing praises to you for the job that you’re doing. 🕊️ Thank you!
The bird is competing with the circular saw for mating calls.
Amazing progress, Dan! Love hearing your positive remarks--"God I'm good!" hahaha that's the way. Also I agree w/ others that the birds are cheering you on.
No one deserves to be the first person to look out the windows again more than you, Dan. And to see those views again. Enjoy Dan, enjoy!
Dan, I remember the amazing work to build the kitchen in your cottage 2 years ago. Now you are on another scale in every way. Another great video and love the progress.
You are amazing Dan!! Can’t wait to see what you do next!!😊
You might regret not having that staircase from the kitchen. All large houses had access to upper floors for service and to keep the main staircase free.
Thinking a dumbwaiter is the solution he will want since it takes up much less space
He can easily add a staircase at a later date (A dumb waiter might be a struggle for one or two and the Kitchen might also be the main eating place with the Dining Room used on special occasions) by reconfiguring the floor layout he is proposing to use. A secondary staircase will most probably be required to supplement the main staircase as a fire escape, the location for that might serve as the Kitchen/ Dining link point, or he might move the Kitchen on the Dining Room floor level, it's a little bit fluid at present but there is plenty of time to sort that out and nothing he's doing now will make it difficult to alter in the future, it may require a little more work, but hey, he's doing up a burned out Chateau!?!
Even more important, now would be the perfect time to plan for an elevator. If Dan eventually sells it or has old/disabled visitors; it will be an absolute necessity.
Seems a good 👍
Yes I don't get it that he said he's not putting the stairs back because at present the kitchen is isolated from the house and you would have to go outside and up the front steps and through the front hallway to get to the dining room above the kitchen. Doesn't make any sense at all to not put a stairs in.
Even if he did put in a dumb waiter in he would still have to run around outside and through the front door without a stairs.
I am in awe of your energy. Especially so given how many years you have been renovating/restoring!!!! I don't know what you are like the rest of the time, but for us, here, you are a positive force for good. 🥰🏋♀
Dan, don't you know what that little bird is saying to you. "Welcome into MY world. Glad to have you here." You've been accepted!!! By the way Dan, your work is awesome. Keep going. And thanks for taking an old man along for this wonderful ride. Can't wait for each new chapter. John from LI, NY.
I can hear the bird’s singing, it is so lovely. The kitchen to be is my favourite room.
Dan, you do keep this elderly couple a bit worried with some of the work you do all alone. That said, we are mightily impressed with your work etic, skill and determination. We look forward to every video especially those with the boys. You are a great dad.
I'm hooked love that's things are coming together and enjoying seeing that sunshine as we don't seem to be having much in the uk😮
The birdie is whistling while you work!! He's keeping your spirits up! 😀
OMG Dan it was 179K subscribers 2 days ago and this morning it’s 216K what a jump but that’s normal you deserve it BRAVO 🎉 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
This is without a doubt, the best channel on RUclips!
I totally agree 👍
Oh i can imagine you in that kitchen making amazing meals with friends family or guests taking a stroll around the grounds and then filling the chateau with love and laughter, the way it was meant to be used.
What a beautiful thought❤. And one day with such dedication and belief it will be so🥰😍
214k subscribers going up very speedily x
Amazing! The Europeans the passion, love for theses old homes... enjoying watching the progress start to finsh. Well done! Hope the best to the end 👍🏾
Dan, I’m amazed how you maneuver yourself around the placement of the beams and then “dance”across them as if the floor was complete. Take out in the dining room. You are hilarious.
He’s Part monkey. I would be terrified and no doubt fall.
With untied shoes. Seriously, wear better shoes, man, especially when walking on beams!!
Like a gazelle.
Nope, definitely at cat. It's all I see, this cat scampering along the beams completely confident that he knows where he is and where he going. 🐱
I got to say the Crib is coming together. That floor makes the place come to life. I'm loving your videos and wish they were longer but I understand doing one 6 days a week is time consuming. You have alot of work ahead of you and I'm glad to see you saving such a historic place. Keep up the good work Mate!!!!!
Hanging fireplaces 🔥and roof gardens.🌿 Sounds exotic and luxe.
Eyes open in the morning and looking, if Dan has uploaded his new vlog. I love to watch him working on his château, his patiently step by step. It will be a great home. I'm so proud of you! 🥰
Perhaps the bird is wondering where his favourite tree in the chateau went ;)
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It's because you're so charming. I'm loving the process and all of the little hurdles crossed! Can't wait to see it finished. It's gonna be lovely!
I am amazed to watch your progress everyday. Thank you for sharing this amazing journey to bring this beautiful building back to life 🇦🇺
When that shadow finish for the building, I need to come in to see it in person by myself I live in United States here but yes, let me know when you have the the opening ready and don’t forget I will need to be there to
Doesn't it make sense to have a staircase leading straight from the kitchen into the dining room, though?
Agree with You
I was thinking the same thing! The food will be cold by the time it reaches the table otherwise 😮
You could have an open staircase in the kitchen to go up to the dining room. That way it wouldn't be as confining in the kitchen it would be more spacious. However, that being said, I don't think I would have the stair directly in the dining room, maybe just outside in a hall?
Oh I so agree with that ❤
I agree he might regret it later.
If this doesn't get a billion subscribers I'll be amazed. Joking aside it deserves to. Excellent videos.
Please consider replacing all the fireplaces. You can always convert them by putting in wood burners afterwards. I would think you could find some lovely old Mantles/surrounds in France.
What a great week's work. I hope you get some more help very soon. And I have to imagine that when you start living on-site, the dynamic is going to change considerably.
Oh Dan, please give the staircase another think. It's been my life long dream to have the stairs going down straight to the kitchen. This is such a cool feature. Imagine walking straight into the kitchen from the floor above on a chilly winter morning to make yourself a hot cup of tea ☕
He needs a staircase because without one he has to go down the front steps and around the building to access the kitchen. Makes no sense at all to not replace the stairs.
Personally, I would keep the stairs in the kitchen. It makes a more direct route from the main part of the house to the kitchen. Just think when you are finished with the renovation, you can have staff running up and down those stairs. 😊
Exactly without a stairs you have to go outside and up through tne front door and hallway to access the dining room above. It makes no sense to not have a stairs to link the two rooms. The kitchen is completely isolated from the house atm.
@@jmk1962 He did mentioned the possibility of adding stairs elsewhere but he'd have to sacrifice part of one of the other ground floor rooms for that.
Depends what he wants to use it for. There are normally fire restrictions about stairs and kitchens in Europe. It would be awful to put in an expensive staircase and then fall foul of planning and have to put in fire doors before the bedrooms and spoil the view because it doesn’t count as an historic structure or something. He’s probably also got all that sort of thing in mind influencing his decisions before he starts getting to the bits he shares with us. So he’ll start talking about something that seems like a sort of random decision but we’re coming in halfway through a conversation Dan began two years ago…..
Or put the kitchen on the main floor and use this room for something else.
I love your think-out-loud brilliance. You are a problem solving wizard. In our house now, we begin the day with our friend Dan’s special “GOOD mornin’!” And end it with “See ya - tomorrah!” Brings everyone smiles. We so appreciate the sharing of all your effort and tenacity. Such a beautiful renovation. Be safe up there! Many thanks from Cormorant Passage on the Pacific Northwest coast of Washington state, USA. 😘
Please reconsider putting in the small staircase in the corner of the kitchen or at least building the floor such that you can change your mind later on. The reason being is that if you do want to have a "fancy meal" in the dining room, the food can easily be moved upstairs, and the dirty dishes can likewise be carried downstairs. Or consider a dumbwaiter put in the corner.
Some also said Dan could be putting 2nd staircase nearby, say maybe, in basement hallway. Wonder if that is why Dan said he wasn't going to put the staircase back into the old kitchen. Dan knows the layout of the whole basement, and also how he could reconfigure areas close to the old kitchen.
And, as someone also has stated above, we are assuming Dan will have the dining room above the old kitchen. Yes, he was eating in his 'dining room in this Vlog', but Dan is free to move it to another room nearby. That is, if he wants a dining room separate from large eat-in kitchen. Maybe there will be a dining room in the large ground floor room behind the entrance foyer room. We all will see what Dan decides...
Love your "good morning" and you should be proud of your progress. Looks beautiful.🎉
Stick the last wall joist in under the fire place. The concretes entirely unnecessary. You can put down a nice slate or stone under any fireplace on the floor without the need for all that crazy concrete mess. It's fluid. But stick the joist in now it will only hold you up later and be more difficult
It might be a regulatory requirement to fit a concrete or stone pad depending on what type of fire you put in, I think Dan will leave that section of flooring until he has a solution which may present itself fairly soon now he is thinking about it, obviously while there was no floor there it didn't exercise the mind!?!
It seems clear to me that the article that was recently published ( which I read, and was fascinating!) resulted in that wave of new subscribers. I say, welcome !!!
I was just thinking how peacefull it is there listening to the birds sing. Two sec. later you scolded it. 😂😂😂
I am not surprised about the numbers of subscribers it is lovely to see you bringing it back from the dead.❤⭐️👏👏👏👏👏
Your vids are spot on! Just enough scenes with you working, scenes enjoying the progress, enough info and updates on what is going on in your brain :) Love it!
Just remember Dan your RUclips Family is cheering for YOU! Don't think about it , "JUST DO IT" LOVE from Chicago
those concrete pads in front of the fireplace are to prevent an early burn through by a log rolling out of the fireplace onto that apron
You're the only channel I watch every day. Cheer up.
Sitting in the Philippines 🇵🇭 watching my favorite RUclipsr. Norwegian on holiday
Love it - please keep posting. One suggestion is leaving provision for a lift or dumb waiter between floors so the food arrives upstairs to the dining room still hot. Cheers.
Using the leaf blower was absolute genius! Work smart not hard!
I love how you just sit back and enjoy the new puzzle piece that fits into place. I would do the same. It’s like a huge puzzle, and every piece brings a new perspective. Enjoy.
I love the way it looks like a room already with the fireplace. I think you should keep this one as it looks meant to be. It has been waiting for you to put its floor back. It was lovely seeing you sitting in the dining room having your lunch. You looked pretty proud. And so you should be. Brilliant work. And all on your own, too.
Ok I’m hooked. Miss you on Sunday but you deserve the day off. Never seen anyone work so hard.
That bird is probably greeting you each morning and is happy you are rebuilding. Just think one day when you are finished you will be sitting on your balcony with a cup of coffee taking in the view. 6:02
You’re enjoying each stage. It comes through and that’s why your channel is growing like crazy. Once again, professional editing. Wish I could paint a picture of you sitting in the window.
Can I just ask everybody to give Dan's vlogs a thumbs up.
Vloggers get more money from RUclips for a thumbs up and comments.
I'm so invested in this massive project and impressed with the level of energy, dedication, and balancing skills.
I'm not sure if it's already been mentioned, but if I had a downstairs kitchen I'd want to have an upstairs butler's pantry to store dishes, a dishwasher, sink, electric tea kettle, and small fridge for drinks, etc.
I’m so excited to see the stairs get done! Well done 👏🏼
The peace and beauty of this chateau is remarkable. Each video reveals more and more as this "lady" comes alive again. Of course, the birdsong adds to the wonder of it all. It's like they are singing for joy as the chateau reveals more and more of its nobility.
Keep it as wood burning! Nothing better than a natural wood burning fireplace. I can see why you may not want to restore the fireplaces in all of the upstairs rooms. but that room on the main floor looks like it could be the formal living room. Think of it all decorated for the holidays with a real wood burning fireplace in the corner. You can always put gas inserts in upstairs. BUT It would be awesome if you restored the main floor to be wood burning :)
But it's stuck in the corner of a massive room. He would be better building a new fireplace in a more central place in the room.
It is so good to hear you will kitchen in the original kitchen. So many renovators just plaster a modern layout over an historic building.
Would you ever consider leaving the floor section (without pockets) open and creating a mezzanine floor with a balustrade? Could look pretty cool with the light flooding into the kitchen!
I think this would be really cool. It would let a lot more light into the kitchen.
NO !
That sounds like an awful waste of space and not appropriate for a restoration at all.
That's the modern way of thinking but it's a lot of dead space, if he's going to do that he might as well put a staircase in which would be more beneficial, I think more floor space is the way to go at present, he should keep the wide open space for the main entrance and main staircase, that would be a bigger statement!?!
I can't skip any of these videos! Everytime I see one pop up in my feed I'm so excited :)
Also, like others have said, my vote is to keep the staircase in the kitchen so you can run right up to the dining room without the food getting cold. Keep it up, Dan!
Good to see the shop-nesting with more stuff hanging on the walls. It makes for a happy builder. 💜
Ooooooh!!! At 10:15, to look out and see the forest from the windows - heaven!!! I miss having forest for a neighbor - so peaceful and calming.
i am a firm believer in always having a "backup" heating plan. i like nice wood fueled fireplace inserts or stoves.
That château started to look happy with all that care tender love!!