EP 12: CHATEAU DE VILLANDRY! TOUR EUROPE'S MOST ELABORATE FORMAL GARDENS & ITS WONDERFUL CASTLE!!
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- Опубликовано: 6 июл 2021
- After weeks of rain, Vivienne & Simon decide that gardens should be enjoyed in any weather, and there is no garden more spectacular than the Chateau of Villandry. Famous for its elaborate formal Renaissance kitchen gardens, ornamental gardens, fountains, parks, moat and maze, Villandry is an experience like no other. Equally delightful is Villandry's wonderful Renaissance chateau, complete with its own gallery of Old Master artwork. "Cheese of the week" is an incredible hunt for a cheese vending machine in the town of Villandry. Will the weather bring tears, or singing in the rain?
ABOUT US:
Hello! I’m Vivienne, the châtelaine of a small 19th century neo-Renaissance castle in the Loire Valley of France, which I share with my delightful (and wonderfully funny!) husband, Simon, our teenage daughter, pets, and -whenever possible- lovely friends and family.
This is not our first chateau! 20 years ago, we bought a much larger castle nearby, which we loved with all our hearts. However, nearly 18 years, many happy memories, countless renovations, and several small fortunes later, we made the very difficult, empty-nesting decision to downsize. With great luck and perseverance, we found our current petit château, which we are now decorating and updating with love, humour, comfort, and -of course- antiques and art!
We adore France and its many unique facets: its people, culture, landscapes, wine, food, art, and history. We also love being surrounded by châteaux, both public and private, which we can explore together! After 20 years here, we have learned many things about living in France, renovating châteaux, and appreciating the extraordinary riches surrounding us. We originally decided to make these videos as a way to share our lives with our loved ones worldwide during the pandemic lockdowns. However, we soon realised that many others are at home alone, and it is our privilege to open our home to you, our new friends. We hope you will join us on our adventures in this exceptional location, and we look forward to sharing a little Château Love!
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Ashley Locheed - "La Vie En Rose"
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What a treat to be able to tour this amazing chateau through your eyes! Love the salmon dining room! The red bedroom of Bonaparte's brother is very dramatic and the Wedgewood table is a jewel in it's own right. The vegetable garden bedroom is my favorite! The gardens are beyond words and just get better and better! The bed alcove in the owner's bedroom.....divine. The children's bedroom is so sweet and the pink fireplace!!! Really loved your duet of "Singing in the Rain!" The cheese vending kiosk is superb and should be accompanied by a baguette vending machine!!!! I would certainly join the "Simon Fan Club" as well! A delightful video and Villandry will be given an entire day for a visit on my next trip to France! Thanks SO much! Sante!
Thank you, lovely Jill!!! I agree with everything you said, and Simon is very embarrassed (and delighted) by his “Fan Club”! 😂😂 As always, you are too kind, and we are delighted you are joining us. 💖🥰🌸🍾🥂💕🎶😍
I‘ve been smiling ... 😄 thank you Vivian and Simon, the most glamourous chateaux vloggers👏❤️
i have been longinglyy awaiting your vlog which has been such a delight. You are a charming and gracious couple and I hope that we can look forward to many more adventures with you. Soft Goat's cheese is one of my favourites. Thank you for sharing.
Greetings from a super hot Athens, I just wanted to tell you how much I have been enjoying your videos.......I think one can call us your fans...keep well and stay safe.
we here in the US are so deprived...where is my cheese vending machine?? Vivienne/ Simon...this was one of your most enjoyable vlogs. Loved Villandry chateau and gardens and you two are great tour guides!! Simon...your hat is so cool.
Thank you, Michael, and Simon also sends his sincerest thanks regarding his hat! 😂 Yes, the world needs more cheese vending machines! Someone is a previous comment mentioned a vending machine in Kent that sells cream teas!! Isn’t the world a weird and wonderful place?!? 💖🥰🌸
Spectacular chateau and gardens, but, oh, that cheese vending machine!
The two of you are wonderful together - the word 'delightful' is probably more apt :)
So sweet!!! YOU are delightful! 💖🥰🌸
Thank you so much for the history of this stunning chateau.And the
beautiful gardens.love the peach colour.
Your lunch looked scrumptious
.Vivienne & Simon thank you so much for being
the perfect hosts.And taking us along on this lovely
journey 🥰
I do so enjoy your blog. You bring a smile to my face every time. The interactions between you both are a delight. Lovely happy people enjoying each other in beautiful surroundings.
I so second that ✌🥰
That was a flash back😊😊😊, it is not raining!!! Love the food!!! So sweet, husband is so pleasant. Thank you for the tour!!!
Many lovely wallpapers, fabrics, and romantic bedrooms. A cheese vending machine is the best idea. The black and white tiled hallways are stunning. What a cultural trip! Thank you!
I just wanted to clear one thing up… Simon! You Absolutely do have a fan club! Your adoring wife and daughter are the first members of course, major respect for all you do! Of all the château RUclips channels, you guys win the award 🥇 for making us, feel like family. Bravo.
You ARE family, Cheri! These lovely comments and encouraging friendships have really kept us going over the last few months. Thank you!
Thanks for taking me back to Villandry, it is so beautiful. It rained when I went too, but was still worth it. Funnily enough I headed to the gift shop and my husband said the same thing. Still bought lots of lovely tomato seeds and a few other goodies though. I loved that ceiling and the many beautiful fabrics and flowers. Thanks again Joy
The color of the dining room is gorgeous!
Such a really enjoyable vlog, stunning chateau and the tour you gave us was beautiful but it is made so much more enjoyable with you both in it. Great couple. Look forward to your next one 💕
What a beautiful chateaux and gardens. The art gallery was amazing. OMG I've never seen a cheese vending machine. Best invention ever😍🤣
Jerome married Betsy Patterson from Baltimore Maryland but Napoleon made Jerome come back. Betsy wasn't allowed into France and she gave birth to a son. Jerome married a princess and he wasn't even divorced from Betsy yet. Betsy's story is very interesting. Thanks for the tour.
Wow, Dorelei, I’m going to look into this immediately. I love these stories, especially where American women have married into the great European families. Thank you for sharing this! 💖🥰🌸
You guys could not be more adorable! That was beautiful! Thank you!
Yes, the salmon is a great colour so warm and inviting. Loved the tour of the castle. The architecture is amazing. The interior design and Decor is magnificent and charming, They were able to create such a cozy atmosphere out of these huge rooms by the deep warm tone colours of the walls and delicate patterns of the fabrics and Luxurious velvet furniture. The gardens took my breath away I thought I died and went to heaven.Thank you ever so much for taking us on this beautiful tour. You do enjoy what you do and that comes across very clear. Thank you again🌈💕🤩🇨🇦
Thank you so much! We are truly delighted that you are joining us. I, too, loved the salmon colour, and also the cozy atmosphere. 💖🥰🌸
Those gardens are just 😍😍😍!!
The salmon is a glorious color!!! USA
Thank you for this vlog on the chateau and gardens of Villandry. What a stunning place and funnily enough I have cushions on my couch with fabric 'les jardine de Villandry!
Toujours très sophistiqué, élégant, romantique, joyeux, pétillant même ! Merci de nous offrir la version heureuse du monde … en ces temps troublés !
Merci, chère Veronique. C’est toujours un plaisir pour nous!! 💖🥰🌸
That was lovely. Beautiful chateau and stunning gardens.
You even can’t imagine how many times I have rewatched, reviewed, re… your videos. They are like medicine, meditation, and for me hope that some day we’ll be able to see such beautiful places. I absolutely adore you, Vivian, your husband Simon , your charming daughter and all your Château friends. I carefully watch everything you renovate, restore, paint, plant. I don’t own a chateau, but I have a lovely apartment in 1910 building with some antiques, porcelain, pieces of furniture and portrait miniatures which I partly inherited , and … , , for the last 30 years I have been searching on my own for some more pretty pieces. Looking forward to your new videos!!!, with love, Irina
Hi Irina, thank you for this lovely message. It has warmed my heart on a cold day!! xxxx
You two are absolutely adorable. Thanks for showering your love all over the world.
Thank you, Jane! A little love goes a long way...💖🥰🌸
Whenever I watch you pair I smile!!!!!!!Keep it up!!!!!Great entertainment.
Fabulous vlog....just enough commentary without repeating stunning, stunning etc, all the time. Also did not feel like you just goggled the info. 24 hour cheese access... only in France and so special for you to take the time to seek it out! Great mix of serious commentary and fun.
What a lovely treat! TY so much for taking us there! What a glorious chateau! I love all the rooms but especially the outdoors! Sending my best to you two lovebirds and Isabella. 💖💖💖
Thank you, Deborah!! We all send you our love, too! 💖🥰🌸
What a special time to visit- you practically have the place to yourselves🤗 Thanks so much for the tour. Just a cheesy comment, anyone who delights in Brie and Camembert shouldn’t be intolerant of goat cheese; up your game 😉
What a fabulous visit to a beautiful beautiful Chateau 😊 I love the Moat bedroom & the Wedgwood table ☺️ Of course you have to visit the gift shop Vivienne, it’s compulsory isn’t it! You two are such fun 😆 I’m so enjoying your channel. Thank you 💕
Lovely that chateau is on my list to visit . Looks as if you had the place to yourself how lucky
Nice to see you two again I did see you at Stephanie's but not Simon he was holding the fort down you said. This Chateau and the grounds are absolutely gorgeous. What a beautiful place to live. Can't wait for the next video much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖
I adore watching the playful banter between you two surrounded by such beauty and exuding such love for each other! Makes my heart so happy! Thank you!
You are most welcome! 😁🥰🌸
What you put into life is what you get out of it and you two must pack a fair amount in! Wonderful vlogs of two extremely charming people.
How very sweet you are, Helen. Thank you for these kind words. So happy you can join us.💖🥰🌸
Wow! What a superb Chateau and gardens! I loved the salmon pink dining room and Bonaparte’s pink bedroom - I just adore colour! The children’s room was so sweet too. Bare footed Vivienne and Singing in the Rain! What more can we wish for! By the way, those 24 hour vending machines are becoming very popular! I live in a little village in Kent, UK, and our local farm has one with everything from eggs, meat, cheese, bread and even cream teas! Lovely trip - thank you so much! (and I think Simon does have a fan club!).
Hello lovely Judith! Now we must go to Kent just for a cream tea vending machine!! (...though Kent has many other delights!). Yes, the Salmon colour is wonderful and Simon cannot believe that he is so very popular! 😂😂😂🌸🥰💖
What a wonderful stunning vlog I loved this chateau immensely fantastic well done both. 👩🏼🦰🏹
Vivienne, you did look like Alice going down the hallway!! I also thought that green chair was shaped in such a way that if one wore silk or taffeta one would slide right off it!!!( I LOVED the Wedgewood inlay table too!!!) Thanks for the little getaway to Chateau Villandry!!!
Thank you, lovely Kathy! You are so right about slipping off the chair!! 😂🌸🥰💖
🦘🦘🦘Oh Simon yes you do have a fan club. The three of you do! Love your vlogs🦘🦘🦘
How sweet you are, Carrie! Thank you! 💖🥰🌸
Loved hearing the background of this beautiful Chateau. What a wonderful tour. The gardens are spectacular and makes you go WOW.. Thank you Vivienne and Simon..
Thank you for joining us, Reid! 💖🥰🌸
The chateau and gardens are magnificent. Thank you Vivienne and Simon for showing it to us. Excellent vlog! ❤️🙏🏻
Thank you, Mavis! 💖🥰🌸
Thank you so much for filming such great history!
That was THE best tour of Villandry. Thank you! Especially love the gardens. It was on my list of gardens/chateaux to visit in 2020 that was cut due to the dreaded Covid19. Now we can't leave Australia at all unless we have valid reasons for essential overseas travel! Unfortunately love of gardens etc is not on the Government's list. I suppose I could always go to New Zealand...but unless you are a skier it's not the best time to visit in mid winter. Until we are let loose on the rest of the world again, I will just have to travel vicariously with you Simon and Vivianne.
We are so pleased you can join us, Ann. Very sorry you are in lockdown, but hopefully it will end soon and Villandry will still be waiting!! 💖🥰🌸
This is a significant difference between the US & France! Signs showing “cheese this way”! Vivienne!!!🥰
Haha...you are right, Wendy! Although, even as an American, I’ve never been to Wisconsin, so maybe they have “cheese this way” signs? We can live in hope...💖🥰🌸
Truly a beautiful vlog. This is a magnificent chateau and gardens. Thank you for taking us along on this wonderful tour.
💕Stunningly beautiful chateau & those garden’s💕Roses always have the best smelling flowers💕
I agree, Susan!! 💖🥰🌸
Great video! Perfectly filmed. Love the way you captured the details and explained them. Very easy to follow. Well edited. Very enjoyable to watch.
You are too kind, Corinne. Thank you! 💖🥰🌸
Thank you so,so much for your tour of villandry! Vivienne really did look like Alice in Wonderland in the corridor with the black and white tiles. I enjoyed every minute of your vlog.It was a lovely ray of sunshine in our winter here in Sydney where we are in yet another Covid lockdown. Please keep up entertaining us.
Hello Linda, so sorry to hear you are in lockdown! If it makes you feel a little better, we’ve had a rather cold and wet summer here in France, but so happy we can bring you with us on our outings and share some “virtual travel”. 💖🥰🌸
I always love seeing Villandry. I don’t remember seeing all those lovely rooms when we were there about 8 years ago so thank you. Your blogs are so much fun.
Thank you, Caryn!! Yes, many people just do the gardens as there are several other famous chateaux nearby, but the castle is very lovely also. 💖🥰🌸
Those gardens look like a mosaic. Unbelievably gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for joining us, Kathie! 💖🥰🌸
Beautifully stunning and we love your banter!
Vivienne where do I begin.......loved Chateau de Villandry. The knotted love gardens, the bedrooms, the fabrics, the paintings & the history. I would like to know where I can apply to be the president of Simon's fanclub ❤ 😊? I feel you both need a fanclub as I see that your RUclips members are increasing exponentially. Bravo à vos deux, vous être top 💖💖!!!
Dearest Diane, the greatest pleasure has been connecting with beautiful people, having an excuse to explore our area, and making new friends. 💖😉 As for Simon’s fan club, this may be complicated as I think that he would like to be president of your fan club! 😂😂🌸🥰💖
Loved the colour of the dining room the second I saw it! Another great day out!
Just love you both always laughing just adorable enjoyed the tour and history the gardens beautiful on a large scale the cheeses looked delish and fresh your afternoon treats looked delish looks like it might rain just going to pop into the gift shop lovely piece of singing there fabulous vlog I love you😍❤️😘😘👏👏🌹🌹
We love you, too, Brenda!! Sending you many hugs...💖🥰🌸
Y’all have so much fun doing these, you make it fun for everyone else. Thanks!
We do! So happy you can join us!! 💖🥰😂
Thank you for sharing your trip to Villandry. It’s an amazing place. I just have to say you are THE cutest couple. I love your bantering and gentle, loving chiding. ❤️
I love all the vending machines in France - oysters, bread, cheese...Incredible...
Yes, Chris, lot of fun and quirkiness!! Vive La France! 😁💖🥰🇫🇷
What a beautiful place! The gardens are stunning! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you both so much for taking us along with you to a fabulous place.x
It was our pleasure, Treena! 💖🥰🌸
Wonderful food fantastic castle what a loverly day thank you for sharing
Thank you, Angie! So happy you could join us. 💖🥰🌸
Simon, love how you dress. So daper. Men these days don't seem to care so much. Shows you have pride in yourself (in a good way) and make Vivienne look good. Who always looks stunning.
Hello Stephanie, you are so kind and encouraging. Thank you! 🏰💖
Thank you for taking us along on this trip with you. This is a place I didn't even know existed nor would I have if I had not gotten to see it with you two. You are such a lovely couple. From Minneapolis, MN
Thank you, Kelly! Delighted you can join us. 💖🥰🌸
What fun this was! You two are total nutcases with such an appreciation for life. ❣️
Thank you, Gerhard! And, yes, we are total nutcases!! 😂😂🌸🥰💖
Viviane keep going.
This channel is going to blow up.
It's very good.
You are too kind, Eileen! I’m so thrilled with just the people joining us now...feels like so many new friends. 💖🥰🌸
I love the salmon colored dining room...Also it is on the ceiling too...Very impressive...Wonderful tutorial on the Chateau...Thank you for sharing!
So happy you can join us!! 💖🥰🌸
Oh Simon you are so wrong. *smile* You do have a fan club, you are such a polite nice gentleman, and it is such a nice ting to hear you speak .
So there, a fan club you have Sir 😊👌
another stunning Vlog from you , really enjoyed the tour, Thank you again for allowing us , a sneak peek , into your life.
Stay Safe Please 🙏💕😘
Hello to our lovely friend in Denmark!! Pia, Simon is blushing (though clearly delighted) with your kind words. As for me, I smile whenever I see your messages...Many hugs! 💖🥰🌸
@@ChateauLove May you all have a glorious day , many hugs back 😍
Lovlely couple and a beautiful chateau .
Thank you! 💖🥰🌸
Thank you so much for that lovely tour
You look as if you were having so much fun
The wedgewood table amazing
Was that your sister singing in the background
She has a lovely voice
Lovely to see you both again
Look forward to the next vlog xx💟💟💟💟
How fun this was! Loved the cheese vending machine, the gardens and the music! Beautiful chateau.
Loved the Alice in Wonderland comparison! You were so right!! Great catch.
Thank you, Corinne! That was completely Simon’s observation, but a funny coincidence!! 💖🥰🌸😁
Simon definitely has a fan club, he should stop denying it. ; )
Delightful Vivian and Simon very informative and entertaining thank you
Hello lovely Dianna!! Sending you many hugs...💖🥰🌸🥰💖
Me too, what a scrumptious color, that salmon, persimmon pink.
Lovely tour with a lovely couple. Thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thank you, Marisa! 💖🥰🌸
Beatitful tour thank you !
I just started watching your vlogs. They are so incredible. Love Simon's sense of humor!
Thank you, Nancy! Simon does keep us laughing...😂😂🌸🥰💖
Just wonderful I'm loving watching you and your family
Simon you DO have a fan club! You make me laugh with your very British humor!
Simon sends his sincerest “thank you”! (It’s always fun to watch him blush!) 🥰🏰💖
Loved this trip to Villandry, always wanted to visit, you made it so much fun! I’m with Simon on the goats cheese though…!
Sue Hall
Pure magical the way you edited it 🌟☔🌝
Thank you so much
Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧😊💐🍾🍷🍷
Loved this vlog, I actually felt like I was there with you. Such wonderful architecture and history, thank you for sharing with us.
Thank you, Julie! 💖🥰🌸
What a wonderful tour. You both are just so cute and I see you dressed to impress. Simon's hat was a thing of beauty
Hello Susan! Thank you and Simon is delighted that his hat was a success! 😁🥰💖
What a glorious place to visit. Simon, I bet if Vivienne was to blind fold you and cook with 🐐 cheese, you wouldn't know you were eating it.
A beautiful tour, thank you. Loved the gardens, splendid!
Thank you, Lorraine! 💖🥰🌸
Thanks for the tour Vivienne and Simon. My favorite parts- the garden and the art gallery.
So happy you could join us! Those were my favourite parts, too! 💖🥰🌸
Definitely on my list, absolutely spectacular!!
Beautiful thank you ☺️
Tastes like " goat's bottom " - hahaha. Thank you for taking us to Villandry - absolutely awesome .
Apparently a happy married couple, who is adepth at double entendre. Thanks for the views, the formal gardens look strikingly attractive from the upstairs room.
Thank you, Sean! So happy you can join us! 😁🌸🥰💖
You two are wonderful Thank You for the lovely tour It was Beautiful I was transported with your help and knowledge to the Magnificent Chateau The Gardens are unbelivable
Thank you, Carol! The gardens are truly magical. 💖🥰😁
Thank you for this wonderful road trip!!! The chateau is amazing!!! The gardens are so beautiful.I've seen pictures of Villandry.but video footage is awesome!!!!!!! I love listening to you both chatting about what you see!! Love the funny banter!! A talking cheese vending machine.What a hoot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love from Vermont
Thank you, Rebekah! This was a really fun little outing and we’re so happy you could join us. 💖🥰🌸
I love me a good "Dollar Princess" story. I had heard of Villandry's gardens, but not the private gallery... Can't wait. And I won't spoil the cotw for other viewers,but what a hoot!
Bravo !!! Superbe vidéo sur Villandry !! Les sous-titres anglais traduisent par V laundry 😄 !!! Je ne connaissais pas le distributeur de fromages 😄 ! Quelle bonne idée !
Vous êtes adorables tous les deux et Viviane-Alice est vraiment une merveille dans ce pays et Simon vraiment un homme charmant !
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Merci beaucoup, Christine! Vous êtes trop gentille!! V Laundry....hahaha!!! Vraiment amusant. 😂😂 Nous sommes ravis de partager nos aventures avec vous! 💖🥰🌸
Really enjoying it !! Great channel, you are on your way to being the next star on RUclips
You are too kind, Dillan. We are just so enjoying sharing our adventures and making new friends... thank you for joining us! 💖🥰🌸
It's a fabulous color! I would use in in a sitting room also.
I agree, Albert!! 💖🥰🌸
Absolutely love the dining room color. 🥰
I do, too, Betty!! 💖🥰🌸
Bon Jour, What a Magnificent vlog!! I love, love, love. What can I say, " I always do". (I like the pink salmon walls too for us ladies) . Love you guys. TFS!!
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Donna!!! Thank you, sweet friend!!!! 💖🥰🌸💖🥰🌸💖🥰🌸
Oh, how lovely you both are! I am so happy I found your channel. I saw you together with your charming daughter, Iabella at Chateau La Lande.
Fabulous videos, Chateau Vallandry is spectacular and the grounds and gardens are beyond magnificent.
I am not so sure about the salmon pink walls, gorgeous at night, no doubt, but not so wonderful in the daylight. Farrow and Ball make a beautiful soft pink paint which looks delightful, day and night.
I am a fan of both of you and love your video introduction sequence.
Thank you both for sharing.
Thank you, Laura! You are so kind. We are delighted you are joining us. 💖🌸🥰
That is a huge besutiful Chateau. Thanks for taking us...I do love the salmon color of the dining room.
Thank you, Margie! I love the colour, too! 💖🥰🌸
Thank you, I really enjoyed seeing Villandry again. I visited there in the 1980s
Thank you, Christine! So happy you enjoyed it. Do you feel that it has changed over time? 💖🥰🌸