EP 13 PRIVATE INVITATION! WE TOUR LEONARDO DA VINCI'S CHATEAU CLOS LUCÉ WITH
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Stephanie & Philip from @TheChateauDiaries join Vivienne & Simon of @ChateauLove as garden party guests of the owner of the Château du Clos Lucé (former home of Leonardo da Vinci) for the grand opening of its new interactive art gallery. It is a magnificent day filled with Renaissance art, decor, food, inventions, gardens, and a great deal of frivolity!!
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 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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MUSIC:
Ashley Locheed - "La Vie En Rose"
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Thankyou so so much for sharing your visit. You have made me discover a new inspirational hero. For me to learn more about. Until now I was only interested in William Morris's art. Now I'm fascinated by all his art and inventions. I find myself wanting to know more about him. And what else he invented.
I remember being told about him during secondary school early years. But because I was so young. I didn't appreciate him. And I forgot all about him. But now I will be searching for books about him and his works. So a big thank you x
Hi Aimee, thank you for your lovely comments and we are delighted that you enjoyed discovering Leonardo da Vinci! I, too, love William Morris, so you have very good taste. 😁🌸💖
Art History is human history. It is a continuous and evolving story that never exists in vacuum. The more we learn the more interesting the world becomes 💐🏴
A stunning blog, so gently and beautifully presented with the wonderful piano playing by your Mum. Thankyou Vivian and Simon, very much appreciated.x
Thank you so much! I’ll pass on your lovely message to my mother. It was really sweet of her to record some music for me, and I love featuring my family’s talents. 💖🌸🥰
What a privilege for us to be amongst such great company at Château du Clos Lucé's private party. Beautiful people, breathtaking artwork ( oooohhhh those tapestries), the gardens & the inventions. Battle of the minds between Simon & Leonardo would be fascinating 😉. Love your outfit ma belle Vivienne, toujours élégante 💖. Oh and Maman Linda's piano playing....que du bonheur 🎶💖! Merci xx
What a genius he was. It would be so wonderful to visit & to see, first hand, his genius. Thank you for sharing.
I love how every time you enter a new room or turn a corner…there’s Simon waiting patiently. Lovely vlog, beautiful place to visit.
Thank you, Julie! Simon sends you his best regards, as you have now proven his point that he is -in fact- patient, and not rushing through the museum ahead of me!! 😂😂 So happy you could join us! 💖🌸🥰
Vivian and Simon, you are both so polite and exquisite with lots of inner elegance.
Hello Leticia, you are so very kind! Thank you!! 💖🥰🌸
What a lovely day! The Chateau, the company, the weather, your Mother's music, wow! I would love to have been there with you. Thank you for sharing this with us here in the States!!! That's what I call a "perfect" day.
funny fact, leonard inspired people in france because a few centuries later it was the first manned hot-air balloon flight and much later the first recognized helicopter flight
Thank you, Hagar! We continue to marvel at the extraordinary mind of Leonardo. So pleased you could join us. 💖🥰🌸
Vlogs like this sure do make me want to come and explore France and all its beautiful history.
Just subscribed I’m enjoying watching and will continue to do so ! You and your family are refreshing and quite entertaining in a beautiful graceful way ,
Lovely content. Thankyou. New subscriber from Stephanie’s channel.
Beautiful! The music is especially pretty. Thank you.
Fantastic vlog really enjoyed. It thank you
I appreciate how you see and experience the world, including Simon’s sense of humor. Thank you for sharing your visions!
I know I was giggling all by myself, at Simon's own theories. Can you imagine him on one to one with the great Leonardo! He'd be put in the dungeons. LOL or become his apprentice. I'd like to say the latter.
The music is superb
Sue Hall
Fascinating insight into his life what a lot he packed into it.
Brilliant footage of your day out.Loved the boys play with the big
boy's toys
Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧🍦🍦🍦🍦🍾🍾☕☕☕☕🍰
Beautiful video much appreciated in lockdown in Melbourne Australia was transported to another world 💕🌺🧘♀️💗🌈🦋🌹
L.A. Vie anRose is a shop here that has lovely undergarments, swimwear and nightwear, one of my favourite places to Christmas shop for the women I buy for. Thanks for taking us along on such a beautiful day, showing us all the wonders of the Chateau and grounds. I loved seeing Da Vinci’s models and study, workroom and living quarters. Looked like you all enjoyed a wonderful day.🥰🙋🏼
Thank You; that was amazing...lovely music!!
Hi Vivien lovely vlog
You and Simon are such a glamorous couple i love your vlogs
Thank you so much for showing us this video
You look like you had so much fun
Take care xx
Oh what a fabulous fabulous day Vivienne. Fun, friends & frivolity 🥰
Your Mother’s piano playing was just perfect for this.
I too dream of a hot air balloon ride ☺️
Thank you for taking us along with you 💕
Hi Helen! Thank you so much. Many hugs! 💖🥰🌸
You and Simon are dressed beautifully and such a fabulous tour of the chateau. 🧡🧡🧡
Thank you, Maria! You are so kind. So happy you are able to join us. 🥰💖🌸
What a lovely trip I have had, thank you Vivian Simon Stephanie and Phillip
Loved it ! Thank you for sharing I get to travel vicariously during Covid .
I loved seeing steph and phillip side by side. In their video one is behind camera. Was nice to see them
Thank you very much for such an interesting video - definitely subscribed . I was surprised that Leonardo was a vegetarian . Let me tell you - you are very pretty woman 🌷🌷🌷
Vivienne and Simon what an enjoyable visit! Thank you for taking us along with you all. Also your Mother’s piano playing in the background bought such beautiful atmosphere. So much thanks from the other side of the world in New Zealand.
Thank you, Desiree! I’ll pass on your lovely comment to my mother.💖🌸🥰
Thank you so much for taking us on that fantastic trip! The Chateau was beautiful - Leonardo was such an incredible talent for his time - I always find it quite amazing that he could paint the ethereal Mona Lisa and then come up with designs for tanks, machine guns etc.! I laughed so much when Simon was explaining all the flaws! It was lovely to hear your mother playing, please send her my complements! It’s great that you are such good friends now with Stephanie and Philip too! Looking forward to the next trip!
By the way, Vivienne, hot air ballooning is fabulous! You must do it! x
Fabulous tour beautiful place and your mothers music in background ……… AMAZING nearly as good as being there…………. Nearly🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
Hi Anne! You were there with us in spirit! Thank you for joining us! 💖🌸🥰
Such a lovely vlog. I enjoyed the tour of the chateau and grounds and it is always so nice to see chateau owners together having a great time. Thanks so much to your mom for such wonderful music.
Excellent tour of Leonardo Da Vinci's home and grounds. Cool to see his inventions! Thank you for sharing.
What a lovely day of history and art! Your Mothers' music was beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much, Lesli! I’ll pass on your lovely message to my mother. 💖🥰🌸
Thank you for that great video! For bringing us along on such a lovely excursion. Gelato and hot air balloons were the perfect end to a perfect day. Thank you!
What a wonderful day.. thank you for sharing.
Style and substance ! Simply perfect vlog . Thank you so much X
Thank you, Steve! You are truly too kind. 💖🌸🥰
This was another wonderful video! I've watched all of your videos by now (haven't commented on all of them, eventhough I had so much fun watching them and thought of so many things I would like to write down in a comment... maybe I will do so at a later time 😉). It was great to see the museum of Leonardo. They did an awesome job bringing his life and inventions come to life. I also liked to see this event from your and Simon's point of view, considering that I've seen Stephanie's version a few weeks ago. Thank you for creating this episode and putting all your time and effort in our enjoyment 😉. I hope another episode will follow soon. In the meanwhile I can dream about visiting this Disneyland worthy castle one day 😍 Love, Elise
Hi Elise! It was a wonderful day and so happy you could join us. 💖🌸🥰
DaVinci - the master !!! A giant in the history of man...thank you for bringing us closer to him. I've seen many exhibits in different museums, but to be in his home, well, words can't describe it. Beautiful, educational, interesting blog. Thank you thank you ! Charming couple ---
Thank you, Sandra! So happy for you to join us! 🏰💖
So enjoy your vlogs full of information, especially from Simon. Wonderful couple. Great music. Definitely see you next week 💕
Gréât épisode ! I’m a new subscriber to your vlog. Watching from Zimbabwe in Africa
Hello Peta, thank you so much! I think you are my first subscriber from Zimbabwe.😁 So delighted for you to join us. 💖🥰🌸
@@ChateauLove so delighted to find you ! Love how you narrate and show us around in your vlog and I will backtrack to watch previous episodes ! Well done on the gentle and gracious manner in which you prèsent everything . Loving it !
I am really loving and appreciating your videos 😍. Please keep them coming🙏
Well that was just lovely… and Vivienne your jacket is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your Mother’s exquisite talent with us.
Such a lovely video
the photos music and commentary just wonderful.
Thank you for another beautiful and entertaining vlog. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and looking forward to our next adventure together.
Hi Gina!! Thank you. We are so happy to have you joining us, and we do really feel like you are right there with us! 😁🌸🥰💖
I watched this when Stephanie first posted the video and now, 11 months later, I am enjoying this again. Also, Simon and Philip are looking very dapper in their suits!!!
Thanks kindly, I look forward to seeing you and your family asI hope to mustard up the courage to offer a UA-cam video showing my artist talents from Absolute Wisdom Essentials “AWE”
Wonderful friends, beautiful and historic surroundings, lovely music from mama, delightful !
Another interesting Vlog I am so envious sitting here in a Tasmanian winter, the Art the elegance, sun beautiful people and scenery, thank you so much oh! I forgot to mention the Ice-cream make mine a chocolate please x
Hello Norma, how lucky you are to live in beautiful Tasmania! We are so happy you are joining us. 💖🥰🌸
Thank you. Somebody did a very good job editing. Switching inside and outside.
Thank you, Elena! Always trying to get better and better. 🥰🌸💖
Of all the Chateau vlogs yours is up there with my favourites. Thank you for sharing.
You are so kind, Sharyn! Thank you. 💖🥰🌸
That’s really awesome to get to join you for the opening but having been in exile Simon’s gelato was of most interest😍 hope to see you at more events and hugging the balloon ropes!
When we visited there was the most amazing feast laid out in the dining room. Such an education to visit that Chateau.
Bonjour Anne! How incredible that must have been to see. We’ve been many times, but it is always changing, which makes it exciting every time. 🌸🥰💖
Just incredible, what a vlog! Thank you.
Wonderful video. In fact we love all your videos! My daughter and I have watched them all. We can’t believe how beautiful your skin is Vivienne. What is your secret? X x x x
Hello! Please forgive the delay of my response. Thank you for your kind comments!! As for my skin, I have been using both my grandmothers' favourite for years: original Pond's Cold Cream (from the US). I also use some French products from the company Caudalie, but the big secret is Retin-A which I apply sparingly every 2 or 3 days. (...Plus champagne, for that pink glow!! ;-))
What a beautiful Journey Thank you for taking us along Learned a lot
This was so wonderful! I love the room where they project his work on the walls! Oh how lucky to live where you can go to these fabulous places. Some I'm sure, won't have the ability to see in real life and it's great to see it all through you and your family! Haha squirrel wheel! Cracks me up!
Thank you, Luisa! It’s so lovely to share these experiences! 💖🌸🥰
Endlessly EXCELLENT content amd sumptuous subject.
Thank you!! 💖🌸🥰
What is the large book?
What a beautiful vlog thank you so much for sharing it. I particularly loved the piano playing in the background xxx
Thank you, Jane! I’ll pass on your lovely comment to my mother! 💖🌸🥰
I love the floral item you’re wearing as your outer layer? I’m not sure if it’s a long cardigan or summer coat etc?
Fabulous! Enjoyed from Texas!
Thank you, Jerri! 💖🌸🥰
I’m so excited for the future and to explore 😍
I really enjoyed seeing Leonardo’s ideas for the future. He was truly a man ahead of his time so intuitive and creative. As I watched I realized he was such an innovator and gifted man.His ideas laid a platform and the blueprints of all these wonderful machines to come about. What a magnificent mind. I feel I just watched what you call his scientific laboratory for the future. But most of all when I saw that machine it looked like a flying saucer it was almost a replica of the landing module for John Glenn to land in the water from the moon. It seems to me that might have been the last of his ideas we used. Thank you for taking us around it was inspiring. 🌈💕🇨🇦
Thank you for joining us! Love your observations about Leonardo! 💖🌸🥰
Wonderful to see you both with Stephanie and Philip. Beautiful music by your Mom!!! Thank you for sharing this extraordinary event with us!!! I'm not sure why,but I felt a little emotional seeing the estate where Da Vinci lived and walked those grounds.You made him come to life with your information and explanations!! Seeing that gorgeous bedroom with that beautiful bed,wow!! Marguerite de Navarre's bedroom and furniture are stunning!! What a privilege to see his workroom!!! The whole tour is amazing!!!! Thank you! Love from Vermont
Amboise looks like a lovely village!! Wow - wonderful tour today...Thank You
Absolutely beautiful visit and such wonderful music. Do try hot air ballooning. I have a dreadful fear of heights but was very sad to land at the end of the flight. I flew over the Hunter Valley (wine growing region in NSW, Australia) nothing as spectacular as those balloons you were watching, but extremely enjoyable. It is incredibly peaceful up there! 😊
Hi Susan! Thank you for telling me about your lovely ballooning experience. I’ve heard it is peaceful, but also suffer from a touch of vertigo. Your lovely words are inspiring me to go, and I’m sure it was breathtaking over the vineyards in NSW! 💖🌸🥰
🦘🦘What a treat. Thank you so much guys. Love the effort you go to. You are much appreciated 🦘🦘
Thank you, Carrie! It’s a great pleasure for us, and we are really enjoying making so many lovely new friends (like you!). 💖🥰🌸
Lovely video!
its so exciting to find out da Vinci was a vegetarian.
Yes! He was incredibly progressive. 😁🌸🥰💖
Poor people of that era were all vegetarian. Meat was only for the wealthy.
Bon jour Vivian & Simon!! Thank you do much for another beautiful and exciting vlog. I live an exciting and vicarious adventure thru you!!! Love ya!.
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Hello Donna! We are delighted you are with us! 💖🥰🌸
Another amazing vlog! Thanks for sharing and can’t for your next week’s vlog.
Thank you so much! 💖🌸🥰
AAWWWEE, this really makes me want to move to France, buy a Chateau & spend the rest of my life making it fabulous!!! LOVE your chanel!!!
Kenneth, do it!!! Meanwhile, so happy you are joining us. 😁🥰💖
Thank you for taking us on this visit. I have missed you for over a month as I have been in the western Cape in South Africa and not able to watch you. Your family are so talented your mother plays the piano so well really enjoyed it. one good thing I will have lots to watch for a little while.
Thank you for sharing this glorious day with us, loving life with friends and history, Bravo ❤️👏🇫🇷❤️👏
Thank you, Candy! 💖🌸🥰
Just the best! A place to put on the bucket list. Experienced a hot air balloon ride to celebrate retirement and it was fantastic...hope you try it one day. My condo building is called La Renaissance..it has taken on a new meaning this morning!
Hi Margo!! How exciting that you went on a balloon ride! Thank you for your encouragement. Also, great name for your condo! 💖🥰🌸
I love Clos Lucé and remember the first time I visited France on a school 2 week exchange at the age of 10 😱! We 'did' the Loire Châteaux as we were based in Tours. The one I remember most is Clos Lucé as I was in awe of Leonardo da Vinci. I have recollections of other châteaux of course, but not as vivid as this one. We took our children there a few years ago, but I would love to return and really explore Amboise too. Just stunning 😍
Hello Sarah, sounds like you were the same age as Isabella when we first took her (another huge Leonardo fan). You must come back soon! 💖🥰🌸
I love all of the beautiful outdoor space as well as the stunning and fun art gallery! Thank you for sharing!
thanks for taking us along on a lovey tour! I love all the giggles too.
Thank you so much for this fantastic video. It was such a joy to follow you and your husband along with Stephanie and Phillip enjoying this event felt like we were actually with you. You have such a beautiful family! Thank you sharing because we get to see something that most of us won’t get a chance to see in person.
It’s our pleasure, Diane! After so long in lockdown, it’s a privilege to share experiences.💖🥰🌸
So lovely that you could meet up with Stephanie and Phillip ❤️ what a glorious day. Thank you for sharing with us 🥰
Yes, it was so lovely! Delighted you could join us! 💖🥰🌸
Loved your mother’s piano music in the background 💕
Thank you, Katie! I will pass on your lovely comment to her. 🥰💖🌸
How magical seeing the balloons flying !! Thank you so much for showing us the chateau - absolutely wonderful :)
Hi Leigh!! It was our pleasure, and yes, the balloons were incredible! Still trying to get up my courage...😁🌸🥰💖
@@ChateauLove you must do it - it will
be amazing !’ I’ve done a tandem skyDive and ballooning is on my list of things to do :)
Dear Vivienne & Simon, thank you so much for taking us along with you, oh my goodness so inspirational and the perfect end to the perfect day, hot-air balloons. Mums music was so lovely. Take care.xx
Thank you, Treena! I’ll pass your kind words on to my mother. 💖💖💖
Simon is a riot! Thank you for sharing this wonderful place!
Thank you, Brenda! (And yes, Simon is a hoot 😂😂). 💖🥰
Your mother’s version of Canon in D minor blew me away. How can I get it? What a freaking talented family!
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You are so kind, Alicia! I must ask her to record it and put it online! 💖🌸🥰
@@ChateauLove Please, Please. I already bought Ashley’s album and listen to it all the time. Her version of La Vie en Rose cest magnifique!
Quick story, my partner and I are going on a property search trip next month. Spending 3wks in Occitanie, Lot, Poitou & Charente Maritime- albeit, we’re not quite searching for a chateau 😎
Hope to find our dream property and start the visa process soon as we get back. We’ll be playing Ashley for inspiration along the way❤️🤗
Keep on putting out your great vlogs and more *Frommage de la semaine* please!
Best to you Simon, Isabell & Pavlova!
Thank you Vivian, this was a beautiful video & I learned so much! 💕
It was such a pleasure, Tammy! 💖🌸🥰
Leonardo designed fetes and balls for the Medicis...by all accounts he was a bon vivant as a younger person..his privacy was an addition to his aging self..
Enjoyed the vlog! It was so interesting Thank you
Thank you, Mina! So happy you enjoyed it. 💖🌸🥰
My gosh - what a breathtaking place! Thanks for taking us with you -))
Greets & hugs
It was our pleasure, Tom! Delighted you could join us. 🥰💖🌸
Wonderful video, the music is perfect.
Good morning, Kathy! Thank you!! 💖💖💖
What a lovely day
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Lovely tour, thank you. I felt like I was there!
Thank you, Lorraine! 💖🌸🥰
I've noticed you wear beautiful long colourful long blazer! Can't find them anywhere... love your style!
Hi Mary Jane! You are too kind. I find them wherever I can, but some of my favourite brands are Coast and Desigual. 🏰💖🥰
Haha that's funny, I should have recognized Desigual as I'm also a fan. Thanks.
Just so wonderful to watch your videos !
Thank you, Elizabeth! It’s such a pleasure for us! 💖🥰🌸
Fantastic episode! Simon as usual is hilarious, you all looked relaxed and enjoying this fantastic place! I wish I was there! 👍
Thank you! You were with us in spirit!! 💖🌸🥰
Thank you! You were with us in spirit!! 💖🌸🥰
Magical! As always.
Thank you, Crystal! 💖🥰🌸
I have a Huge pine tree just like the one you showed I call it the Tuning Fork Pine Tree... My local power company and I have watched it for years when and if it comes down It will take out my power line... Its over 4 cord of wood. Egyptians use the scale first Leo just made a pretty one. Great Video!
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Hiya Lovlies Thankyou truly enjoyed a visit with you and yours. Blessings luv Southern Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🐝
Thank you again for a fabulous vlog. And a big thank you for sharing your Mother’s glorious piano performance!
Thank you, Gregory! She is very talented and I am so lucky that she is happy to record some music for my videos. 💖🎶🌸
Incredible!! Thank you!!
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