I cannot imagine these lovely chateaus being lost forever. So I am very pleased people like yourselves are dedicated to restoring and bringing back the grandeur of such amazing buildings. Top that with sharing so much of yourselves with the public. Huge Kudos!
Hi Dan, Wow congratulations on buying, currently, half of this magnificent Chateau with, despite the damage, which you will restore to its former glory and not least the forest and grounds. My goodness Dan what a huge project but your love for this Chateau shines out from you in every detail you showed us with such awe and appreciation in your voice. I was thrilled to see photos of the Chateau as it was before the devastating fire and how heartening it is to know it was used to hide and care for children who escaped the holocaust. I hope you will be given grants from the French government and heritage associations with your restoration costs. I am beyong excited for you and your family. I wish you great good fortune. I can't wait to follow your progress and to learn more of the Chateau history. Xxx🤗
Remember this video? Everybody was saying it can't be done. You'll need at least 20 men for this. Two years later and every floor is in and the roof is almost done. Amazing achievement.
Dan, I am thrilled for you! If anyone can pull this off, it's you. No doubt you'll be getting some help as time passes. If I was younger and lived close to you, I'd be there to help! You deserve this gem! I am so looking forward to seeing the progress....I know it will be a gem in the making!
It is a privilege to be able to accompany you on your journey since you started and Stephanie announced that you had a UA-cam channel. This is great, super great news. Congratulations, dear Dan. Every time a person progresses, we all do it in some way. It is absolutely wonderful. Tons of congratulations! Enthusiasm is something contagious, a good virus that fills us with life and without a doubt, both you and Stephanie are capable of spreading it. Thank you from my heart. Heap, heap, Hurrah!!! 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾
I watch this EVERY DAY! I can’t believe how much has been accomplished in the past year. Watching this early video was mind blowing when comparing to the present day ( May 2024) status. Great work!!
I remember you showing us this chateau when you first started the channel. I’m so delighted that you’ve bought it, even though I think you are utterly bonkers for attempting it! We’ll definitely be watching your escapades
Dan, you have always been my favourite ‘living in France’ vlogger, for your work ethic, humour, family mindedness, sincerity and lack of pretension, amongst many other qualities. I’m now remembering you gave us a hint of this ages ago. It looked like a huge project then. It looks like huge project now. But if anyone can do it, you can. I look forward to future videos. I’m sure they will be fascinating and, as ever, beautifully filmed.
I so agree with the beautifully filmed statement here. I practically felt like I was with him peeking through that door, lol. The drone shots are always spectacular. This is really going to be something else. 🧡
I remember his vlog where a friend was helping him point in his farmhouse kitchen and told him about this place. He took Annalise and the boys to see it. She loved it as well. Still wish his family was still intact.
I remember his vlog where a friend was helping him point in his farmhouse kitchen and told him about this place. He took Annalise and the boys to see it. She loved it as well. Still wish his family was still intact.
Your reverence for the architecture of the past, and your joy in these projects is wonderful to watch. Thanks for Billy for mentioning your blogs again, subscribed this time.
Congratulations and best of luck with your new venture. Thank you for taking the rest of us along for the ride! Looking forward to seeing your boys explore the property.
The forest is as impressive as the shell of the magnificent Chateau! Just goes to show us that the builders of days past knew how to build things to last. The exterior is beautiful even in this state. I'm glad Billy plugged this video and even linked it! Sundays are going to very exciting for the next few yrs💜
I am so excited I am literally bouncing in my seat. If this were anyone but you who did this, I would think they were nuts. But Dan, who is so much more than a gardener, can definitely pull it off. They are just big Legos after all. Oh my goodness, you totally made my day!!! 🧡
Oh wow this is the amazing chateau that you showed us a few years ago! Is Annalise going to be involved with this project - I was hoping you two would get back together! The Chateau is amazing what a fantastic project!!!
I'm just so happy, that the plan is to restore it back to its original beauty and details. Too many of the people, that restore old places, tend to modernize and make it look like a newbuild on the inside. This is a huge project, no doubt about it. I wish you lots of luck, and I hope you will make it, so that Miss Coco Chanel herself would feel at home 🙂 YUP, I'm on hooked, Dan! See you Sunday!! 😁
Looks mighty daunting...and I am an optimist. I just don't have the years remaining to see it through, nor do I have skills nor $ to make it happen. You can do it Dan.
I know I’ve watched this video a few times, but today (May 26, 2024) as you worked on putting in the final steels into the Chateau, it was a tremendous reminder that in Sept. of 2022, not that long ago, you published the first of many videos of the journey that’s taken you to where you are today, and how much has been accomplished in such a short period of time. You’re an amazing, and determined individual Dan!! Can’t wait to see what you achieve over the next year.
This was meant to be!!!!!! Totally gonna be clued to Sunday night vlogs. Congratulations Dan, what a magnificent chateau. You are just the guy to restore it and it'll be our joy to share. Go Dan 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Ditto with the questions, I have about a million, lol. I think I saw a mirror still on the wall in one of those inaccessible rooms. My imagination is running wild. 🧡
I like people like you that can see beauty and symmetry beyond a carcass chateau the entrace to the chateau is enchanting as well as the surroundings and the facade is lovely. I'm going to follow you on your journey to see how your project evolves. The chateau is empty inside but your beautiful mind is full of wonderful ideas.
This chateau may look hopeless to most people, but not to Dan the Man. You have been showing us your countless skills over the past year or so, and your ingenuity to get things done is unsurpassed. Being unconventional has paid off big for you, so why not tackle a dream like this one if the stone structure is solid? Yet another twist in the path that we so enjoy sharing with you!👏🏻👍🏻❣️Congrats🎉🍾
Wow! What a project and a place for you and the boys to enjoy in years to come. I have a feeling there will be a need for you to have a number of volunteers over the years to really help make a dent on the clearing the needs to happen. A roof, windows and doors will obviously be the priority. Time for everyone to watch the adverts all the way through to help fund this. It was also great for Billy Petherick to encourage some of his viewers to support you. Great work Dan and good luck
I applaud your determined courage to buy and renovate such a property. It seems like an unimaginably daunting, Herculean task. Good luck. Best regards from the US.
I have subscribed to your channel since the beginning, as well as Stephanie's, Michael Petherick and Billy Petherick's. Was just watching Billy's vlog and it was so lovely of him to mention you and your new project at the end of the vlog. I think you will get even more subscribers now. Billy was right when he said what a hard worker you both are and this new project will certainly keep you busy. Can't wait for the next vlog.
You have to be determined and a visionary to look beyond the decay and embark on what will be an incredible transformation. I’m absolutely enthralled in watching your accomplishments and bring this beautiful building back into use, a fabulous home for your family and boy what a story and legacy you will create. ❤️
Billy sent me too!! Can't wait to see what you do. What an incredible history. I actually worked for Chanel cosmetics here in the U.S. at one time. It warms my heart to know that the children were cared for there. Hello from Nashville, Tennessee!!
WOW!!! I’m so glad!! I was having serious Dan withdrawal 🥰 I remember when a longtime ago you visited this without a drone. We just got a sneak peak. I cannot wait for you to get started and and take all of us along! Autumnal greetings from Alabama 🎉
My wife's family lives in St Francois Lacroix. We've spent a lot of time over the years in this part of the countryside of France. She's actually there right now and I'll be there later this year. If you need an electrical engineer for the project, let me know :-) Good luck!
Dan, this is such a monumental undertaking...and I could not be more excited to see this journey unfold! If ever there was a person who could tackle this job, it is definitely Dan the Man! I don't even know how you go about starting something this big, but...you never cease to impress with your hard work and skill!
Wow Dan what an amazing building and such an interesting history as well. If anybody that can restore it to its former glory it’s you. So looking forward to seeing the videos each Sunday. You just have endless energy it seems, especially as you are still working on the farmhouse as well I take my hat off to you!
Congratulations! I remember when you showed a visit to this chateau a while back and thought then how lovely it must once have been but that no one would buy it with the damage it has sustained. Only you could take this on and make it work. I’m so excited for you and will be watching every week!
Dan, you never cease to amaze me - I had no idea what surprise you were going to spring on us today! Seeing the current state of the château made me tremendously sad because it was such a magnificent building in its prime. I eagerly anticipate following your adventures as you bring it back to life.
Truly a man that loves structures, as you see him caressing the features. Amazing, good luck Dan. She's a stunner and I can't wait to see the restoration as I also am a structure junky. Best to you and what a fantastic find xx
Oh Dan I am so excited and scared to death at the same time! What a stunning grand old lady just waiting patiently for her turn to stand in the light again. Dan only you could see her beauty and commit yourself to restoring her. So proud of you. ❤️
I follow you from your first day gardening at La Lande, and now you bought that chateau to restore, congratulations Dan, you are so courageous, no doubt this building will shine again thanks to you. And... In 14 years time, kid number one will help you, he promised lol xxx
Hey mate, you are one of the craziest human being I've seen on my not too long life (50 Y old) . You've been taken a really big challenge and I subscribed to your channel when I have seen 10 minutes of your first video regarding the Chateau . The unit is in really bad condition but you could be the only person who can save it and you probably are the last chance for the house. Im really happy to have found your channel and i can't wait for the next video! Be proud about what you are doing and I sure it will be huge success!
Wow Dan, what an amazing and stunning project…. The floor tiles are beautiful. A lot of hard work ( which you are used to) but so so worth it. If I was younger I would volunteer to help you as I too like bringing a property back to its original state. So pleased for you x Dottie.
Dan you certainly are the man…..and I am overjoyed at this beautiful project. If anyone can restore this beauty it’ll be you. The chateau must surely feel loved now that you have rescued her and we await to see her come back to her magnificence. And she will. Hearty congratulations warmly 💐🐨
How brave must you be to tackle such an enourmous project by yourself; if you are capable of such challenge , then you must know that there will not be in your life anything that you cannot do!!! What a role model for your children you are; what a legacy you are for them.
What a massive, massive undertaking! Your delight in it is wonderful to see, and what’s there still is exquisite. I can totally understand how taken with it that you are! I really, really want more backstory on how you came to buy it, what you’ve researched and planned as to how this can be accomplished, and of course, vlogs of all of it! Thank you for sharing this journey with us. ❤
I'm so happy that you've found a chateau with an amazing history. I can't imagine how long it will take to bring it back to life but I know you can do it!
Exciting project! I hope you can find and share photos of the former Interiors. Neat history. Can't wait to see this Chateau come to life to its former glory!
Congrats, Dan! As many others have mentioned, we've missed you terribly. Been wondering what you were cooking up for us next and now we know :) Very excited to see you and the boys back. I pray Annalise is doing well! God bless and stay safe on this next incredible adventure!
Good luck Dan, your energy and talent couldn't go into anything better. I'll be watching and cheering you on from USA. It's beautiful and will be more so in your hands.
You’ll love his hard working attitude and sense of humour. Go and watch from the beginning of his channel to see just how far he has come since first appearing on Chateau Diaries with Stephanie and Isabelle.
WOW! Just went back through your vlogs & realized you've already seen the chateaux, a year ago, that you've bought. If anyone can restore it, you can Dan. Can't wait to see what you've already done to restore it. Love it!💖🙏
Dear Dan, I am thrilled for you and this new endeavor. Your desire for the adventure and realization of this chateau renovation is infectious. Congratulations for this incredible journey and thank you so much for sharing it with us. Hugs💞
Congratulations Dan! With all the work you’ve done in Lalande, I think it was just a matter of months for you to find your own chateau. It definitely looks like a challenge and I hope that the structure is still strong enough so you can just add the missing bits. Fighting.
Congratulations Dan. What a venture! I won't be missing one vlog on this and happy to go along this journey with you. Can't wait to hear more of it's history.
Vu que c'est en France je vais commenter en français et vous épargner mon anglais de collège! Cette vidéo vient d'apparaitre dans mon fil, je n'avais jamais entendu parler de vous. C'est juste incroyable le boulot que vous abattez, et je suis admiratif des gens comme vous qui sauvegardent notre patrimoine! Au delà du bravo, surtout merci pour ce que vous faites, vous êtes géniaux! ❤
Good for you Dan. Like most people commenting here, it looks like a daunting task but you are definitely the one person can pull it off. As you walked us through it I was “seeing” aqua props all over the place and imagining you doing it all single handed. Look forward to watching your progress. It’s gonna be amazing!!
Please have an engineer checking if the structure is safe before bringing people to work there. That is a huge place and a lot can go wrong. I am super excited for the project and I wish you all the best! Be safe! ❤️
I'm so excited for you - and for us!! What a GORGEOUS building. You're exactly the man to breathe life into it again. I'll be on the edge of my seat waiting for each video in your journey! Congratulations Dan!!
This is so exciting. Congratulations Dan. What a daunting task but I'm sure what you'll do with it will be GREAT. Literally an empty shell you can recreate.
I'm here because Billy mentioned you in his video today. He mentioned a huge project you were taking on, his deep respect for your work ethic, etc. Of course I've been watching you for months on Stephanie's channel. But it's all thanks to Billy's comments that I came to check out your project. So glad I did! What a fabulous project! If I could make one small suggestion please .. there was a point in this video where you said "oh my! Look at that!" Then you panned over and I had NO IDEA what you were referring to lol. Hope you can please dumb it down for us as we may not be looking at things, thru your eyes 💗 Excited for this project. Thanks for taking us along.
I'm beyond excited for you Dan!! I think you are highly capable of bringing this beauty back to life. You should consider in future to have volunteers to help. Can't wait to see what you have already accomplished!
Hey there! I came across your comment and I just had to reach out and say hi. Your perspective really caught my attention and I would love to get to know you better. Would you be interested in chatting sometime? Looking forward to hearing back from you!😊
Amazing property with an incredible potential. I looooove the forest and the trees surrounding the building. I can't wait to see what you do with it. :-)
I have watched this vlog at least 5 times now and each time I’m gob smacked in awe at how brave you are Dan to take on such a challenge, one we all have no doubt you will quickly progress and excel with your usual gusto and humour! Congrats on this next momentous chapter, we are all behind you mate! And the Coco Chanel story is such a bonus! All the best, From your big fans from down under, The Moraleses!
Wow. I just bought my first apartment and I get overwhelmed by the amount of money, time effort and focus I will have to put in to restore it to its full glory. I don’t know why, but I fully appreciated that overwhelming feeling, but also the bravery, that it takes for you to undertake this. Congratulations and I hope for nothing but succes for you. You’re very capable.
For somebody skillful an apartment is an nightmare. Endless discussion with condominium. Parking. Lift. No workshop ... With a property like that, logistics is easy, no neigbour to complain, noise at any time, workshop, vehicle to repair ...
I can't wait to see what and how you do this. I have so many questions about the place and am waiting in anticipation for you to tell us more. I know you are capable and very happy to be on this journey with you.
The moment I saw it remembered you being there previously. Congratulations and I wish you much success. This will be interesting to see. Bring her back to life Dan!!!❤
Oh Dan ... I want to cry! This truly is an amazing Chateau and you are so talented and gifted, you will bring it back to life!!! I love it and I'm so excited and happy for you. I can't wait to see what and how you will recreate it. The stone and exterior look in good sound state. Tell us how much land is with the Chateau. I hope you have lots of good help. Can't wait to see what treasures you discover. What a beautiful history. My heart is about to bust ... Love to you for what you are doing...
Just dicovered your videos TODAY! And, Yes, you are a madman and,Yes I totally love you. How heartbreaking that this beautiful place was gutted by fire. Am so happy that you are going to breathe life back into it and restore its soul. Best of everything.
Thanks to Billy for recommending you & your channel, Hello & lots of well wishes from Australia 💙 What a mammoth task you are undertaking but by the looks of it & the history of the place it so deserves to be bought back to its former glory
Congratulations Dan, what incredibly exciting news! Although the house sadly was damaged in a fire, how wonderful to think of all the children it sheltered. Wishing you many happy hours of discovery and restoration.🥂
Oh my gosh! Hello from Southern California, been watching for years now. Goosebumps and tears of excitement for you Dan!! Can’t wait to hear more about the history, architecture interior and exterior!!!
Hey Dan I’m so excited for you and can’t wait to see what you’ve bought! I watch every video you put out and wondered where you’ve been lately! So instead of ‘ I’ll see ya tomorrow’ I’ll see ya tonight! Good luck hun!🥰🥰🥰
Looks like the castle in Stephanie‘s fathers painting in the new bathroom at lalande with the red blocks! Simply marvelous , looks meant to be ,good luck Dan!!!!
Hey there! I came across your comment and I just had to reach out and say hi. Your perspective really caught my attention and I would love to get to know you better. Would you be interested in chatting sometime? Looking forward to hearing back from you! 😊
Hey there! I came across your comment and I just had to reach out and say hi. Your perspective really caught my attention and I would love to get to know you better. Would you be interested in chatting sometime? Looking forward to hearing back from you!😊
I cannot imagine these lovely chateaus being lost forever. So I am very pleased people like yourselves are dedicated to restoring and bringing back the grandeur of such amazing buildings. Top that with sharing so much of yourselves with the public. Huge Kudos!
Hi Dan, Wow congratulations on buying, currently, half of this magnificent Chateau with, despite the damage, which you will restore to its former glory and not least the forest and grounds. My goodness Dan what a huge project but your love for this Chateau shines out from you in every detail you showed us with such awe and appreciation in your voice. I was thrilled to see photos of the Chateau as it was before the devastating fire and how heartening it is to know it was used to hide and care for children who escaped the holocaust. I hope you will be given grants from the French government and heritage associations with your restoration costs. I am beyong excited for you and your family. I wish you great good fortune. I can't wait to follow your progress and to learn more of the Chateau history. Xxx🤗
Remember this video? Everybody was saying it can't be done. You'll need at least 20 men for this. Two years later and every floor is in and the roof is almost done. Amazing achievement.
Dan, I am thrilled for you! If anyone can pull this off, it's you. No doubt you'll be getting some help as time passes. If I was younger and lived close to you, I'd be there to help! You deserve this gem! I am so looking forward to seeing the progress....I know it will be a gem in the making!
The only help he needs is bodyguards with guns.
That place is a guarantee kill in the middle of the night
Nobody will help
It is a privilege to be able to accompany you on your journey since you started and Stephanie announced that you had a UA-cam channel. This is great, super great news. Congratulations, dear Dan. Every time a person progresses, we all do it in some way. It is absolutely wonderful. Tons of congratulations! Enthusiasm is something contagious, a good virus that fills us with life and without a doubt, both you and Stephanie are capable of spreading it. Thank you from my heart. Heap, heap, Hurrah!!! 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾
What did it cost to buy?
I watch this EVERY DAY! I can’t believe how much has been accomplished in the past year. Watching this early video was mind blowing when comparing to the present day ( May 2024) status. Great work!!
I remember you showing us this chateau when you first started the channel. I’m so delighted that you’ve bought it, even though I think you are utterly bonkers for attempting it! We’ll definitely be watching your escapades
I too remember him showing us this chateau with his family in his earlier vlogs. Good luck Dan .
Such a massive project and hard work.
Yes, I remember all four walking through the forest to this place.
Yes I thought I’d seen it before ,such a big undertaking ,,
@@sandraford4235 I couldn't figure out who in the world had shown it before. Glad I know now! I do remember them going now that others mentioned it.
Dan, you have always been my favourite ‘living in France’ vlogger, for your work ethic, humour, family mindedness, sincerity and lack of pretension, amongst many other qualities. I’m now remembering you gave us a hint of this ages ago. It looked like a huge project then. It looks like huge project now. But if anyone can do it, you can. I look forward to future videos. I’m sure they will be fascinating and, as ever, beautifully filmed.
I so agree with the beautifully filmed statement here. I practically felt like I was with him peeking through that door, lol. The drone shots are always spectacular. This is really going to be something else. 🧡
I remember his vlog where a friend was helping him point in his farmhouse kitchen and told him about this place. He took Annalise and the boys to see it. She loved it as well. Still wish his family was still intact.
I remember his vlog where a friend was helping him point in his farmhouse kitchen and told him about this place. He took Annalise and the boys to see it. She loved it as well. Still wish his family was still intact.
I love how Mother Nature is always there to gently remind us…”I was here before you, and I will be here long after you are gone.”
Your reverence for the architecture of the past, and your joy in these projects is wonderful to watch. Thanks for Billy for mentioning your blogs again, subscribed this time.
Congratulations and best of luck with your new venture. Thank you for taking the rest of us along for the ride! Looking forward to seeing your boys explore the property.
Keep coming back to this video to see how things have progressed the transformation is amazing 👍😊😊👍
The forest is as impressive as the shell of the magnificent Chateau!
Just goes to show us that the builders of days past knew how to build things to last. The exterior is beautiful even in this state.
I'm glad Billy plugged this video and even linked it! Sundays are going to very exciting for the next few yrs💜
The shell is stunning. The history accessible. The restoration will be phenomenal. What a dream come true.
I am so happy that people like you are restoring these beautiful buildings. God bless you!
I am so excited I am literally bouncing in my seat. If this were anyone but you who did this, I would think they were nuts. But Dan, who is so much more than a gardener, can definitely pull it off. They are just big Legos after all. Oh my goodness, you totally made my day!!! 🧡
Same this is going to be BRILLIANT 👏🏻👏🏻
So excited to see you renovate this very sorry looking Chateau. I think you are mad though.
Totally agree !!! It’s going to be the most exciting, interesting project EVER🎉 wow. Good luck Dan and be careful!
It seems crazy but if anyone can do it Dan can, I’m so looking forward to future vlogs hope the winter will not slow down work too much
Oh wow this is the amazing chateau that you showed us a few years ago! Is Annalise going to be involved with this project - I was hoping you two would get back together! The Chateau is amazing what a fantastic project!!!
I'm just so happy, that the plan is to restore it back to its original beauty and details. Too many of the people, that restore old
places, tend to modernize and make it look like a newbuild on the inside. This is a huge project, no doubt about it. I wish you lots of luck, and I hope you will make it, so that Miss Coco Chanel herself would feel at home 🙂 YUP, I'm on hooked, Dan! See you Sunday!! 😁
Looks mighty daunting...and I am an optimist. I just don't have the years remaining to see it through, nor do I have skills nor $ to make it happen. You can do it Dan.
I know I’ve watched this video a few times, but today (May 26, 2024) as you worked on putting in the final steels into the Chateau, it was a tremendous reminder that in Sept. of 2022, not that long ago, you published the first of many videos of the journey that’s taken you to where you are today, and how much has been accomplished in such a short period of time. You’re an amazing, and determined individual Dan!!
Can’t wait to see what you achieve over the next year.
This was meant to be!!!!!! Totally gonna be clued to Sunday night vlogs. Congratulations Dan, what a magnificent chateau. You are just the guy to restore it and it'll be our joy to share. Go Dan 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Holy cow, Dan! That is a monster adventure and I am all in for it. So many questions but I think I will just hang out and see how this goes.
Ditto with the questions, I have about a million, lol. I think I saw a mirror still on the wall in one of those inaccessible rooms. My imagination is running wild. 🧡
I like people like you that can see beauty and symmetry beyond a carcass chateau the entrace to the chateau is enchanting as well as the surroundings and the facade is lovely. I'm going to follow you on your journey to see how your project evolves. The chateau is empty inside but your beautiful mind is full of wonderful ideas.
This chateau may look hopeless to most people, but not to Dan the Man. You have been showing us your countless skills over the past year or so, and your ingenuity to get things done is unsurpassed. Being unconventional has paid off big for you, so why not tackle a dream like this one if the stone structure is solid? Yet another twist in the path that we so enjoy sharing with you!👏🏻👍🏻❣️Congrats🎉🍾
If anyone can, Dan can!
Agreed, lol. He must have walked right up to it and thought to himself, "I can fix that."
@@lindabryant4292 lol. It’s going to be fun to watch.
Its not hopeless
Its just anyone can come and kill the dude chop his head off
And nobody even knows when and who
Wow what an amazing chateau...so excited to watch your journey xx
Wow! What a project and a place for you and the boys to enjoy in years to come.
I have a feeling there will be a need for you to have a number of volunteers over the years to really help make a dent on the clearing the needs to happen.
A roof, windows and doors will obviously be the priority.
Time for everyone to watch the adverts all the way through to help fund this.
It was also great for Billy Petherick to encourage some of his viewers to support you.
Great work Dan and good luck
You & the boys? I thought he was married?
@@rgrndu they split up
@@rgrndu Separated for a very long time. He was living at Lalande for a while then his grandfather’s place. Good for him.
How can u afford to repair this it will take thousands
France is incredibly lucky to have people like you who are interested in saving their heritage. Well done, and we look forward to seeing your journey!
What an exciting project, can't wait to follow Dan, bon courage!
I watch you folks too. Guess I am a chateau junkie, lol. Love you guys. 🧡
This is gonna be awesome Dan! Cant wait to discover everything! Your channel is gonna grow a lot witht that project!! Good luck!
I applaud your determined courage to buy and renovate such a property. It seems like an unimaginably daunting, Herculean task. Good luck. Best regards from the US.
I have subscribed to your channel since the beginning, as well as Stephanie's, Michael Petherick and Billy Petherick's. Was just watching Billy's vlog and it was so lovely of him to mention you and your new project at the end of the vlog. I think you will get even more subscribers now. Billy was right when he said what a hard worker you both are and this new project will certainly keep you busy. Can't wait for the next vlog.
Indeed it was. It was like finding out that two of your best friends already know each other, lol. Billy is so fun to watch too. 🧡
Same here
Same love wat this man is doing 😊
You did it! I'm so happy and excited for you! I always secretly thought you deserved a chateau of your own. Congrats Dan!!!
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You have to be determined and a visionary to look beyond the decay and embark on what will be an incredible transformation. I’m absolutely enthralled in watching your accomplishments and bring this beautiful building back into use, a fabulous home for your family and boy what a story and legacy you will create. ❤️
Billy sent me too!! Can't wait to see what you do. What an incredible history. I actually worked for Chanel cosmetics here in the U.S. at one time. It warms my heart to know that the children were cared for there. Hello from Nashville, Tennessee!!
WOW!!! I’m so glad!! I was having serious Dan withdrawal 🥰 I remember when a longtime ago you visited this without a drone. We just got a sneak peak. I cannot wait for you to get started and and take all of us along! Autumnal greetings from Alabama 🎉
Greetings from Alabama as well! And yes, it is a perfect Autumn day today.
My wife's family lives in St Francois Lacroix. We've spent a lot of time over the years in this part of the countryside of France. She's actually there right now and I'll be there later this year. If you need an electrical engineer for the project, let me know :-) Good luck!
Dan, this is such a monumental undertaking...and I could not be more excited to see this journey unfold! If ever there was a person who could tackle this job, it is definitely Dan the Man! I don't even know how you go about starting something this big, but...you never cease to impress with your hard work and skill!
Wow Dan, you will have enough new content to film for the rest of your life. I can't wait to come along for the journey.
I thought the same, job security of sorts!
Its One year later and your doing a Fantastic Job !!!! Chateau is looking Great !!! Keep Up the Great Work !!! Thank You !!!
Wow Dan what an amazing building and such an interesting history as well. If anybody that can restore it to its former glory it’s you. So looking forward to seeing the videos each Sunday. You just have endless energy it seems, especially as you are still working on the farmhouse as well I take my hat off to you!
Congratulations! I remember when you showed a visit to this chateau a while back and thought then how lovely it must once have been but that no one would buy it with the damage it has sustained. Only you could take this on and make it work. I’m so excited for you and will be watching every week!
Just watched this again… it’s been a year, the changes are more than amazing! You’ve accomplished SO MUCH in so little time! So happy for you!
Dan, you never cease to amaze me - I had no idea what surprise you were going to spring on us today! Seeing the current state of the château made me tremendously sad because it was such a magnificent building in its prime. I eagerly anticipate following your adventures as you bring it back to life.
Me too! This is going to be EPIC! 🧡
Truly a man that loves structures, as you see him caressing the features. Amazing, good luck Dan. She's a stunner and I can't wait to see the restoration as I also am a structure junky. Best to you and what a fantastic find xx
I’ve just watched the latest video, 5/22/24, and just had to revisit the beginning. What a magnificent adventure it has been!
Wow Dan, just wow!!!! Can’t wait to hear your plans. I will get tucked in and enjoy the journey🤗
BEST BUY EVAH! Seriously, I'm so excited I could POP
Absolutely stunning, in such a beautiful setting too. You'll have your hands full there for sure. Bonne courage! 👍
Oh Dan I am so excited and scared to death at the same time! What a stunning grand old lady just waiting patiently for her turn to stand in the light again. Dan only you could see her beauty and commit yourself to restoring her. So proud of you. ❤️
I follow you from your first day gardening at La Lande, and now you bought that chateau to restore, congratulations Dan, you are so courageous, no doubt this building will shine again thanks to you. And... In 14 years time, kid number one will help you, he promised lol xxx
Hey mate, you are one of the craziest human being I've seen on my not too long life (50 Y old) .
You've been taken a really big challenge and I subscribed to your channel when I have seen 10 minutes of your first video regarding the Chateau .
The unit is in really bad condition but you could be the only person who can save it and you probably are the last chance for the house.
Im really happy to have found your channel and i can't wait for the next video! Be proud about what you are doing and I sure it will be huge success!
Dan is amazing you won't be disappointed you can watch him also on Leland chateau as a gardener where blogging all started
Wow Dan, what an amazing and stunning project…. The floor tiles are beautiful. A lot of hard work ( which you are used to) but so so worth it. If I was younger I would volunteer to help you as I too like bringing a property back to its original state. So pleased for you x Dottie.
Dan you certainly are the man…..and I am overjoyed at this beautiful project. If anyone can restore this beauty it’ll be you. The chateau must surely feel loved now that you have rescued her and we await to see her come back to her magnificence. And she will. Hearty congratulations warmly 💐🐨
How brave must you be to tackle such an enourmous project by yourself; if you are capable of such challenge , then you must know that there will not be in your life anything that you cannot do!!! What a role model for your children you are; what a legacy you are for them.
Oh Dan so excited for you. What a lucky Chateau it is that you are going to look after it again. Wishing you loads of luck x
What a massive, massive undertaking! Your delight in it is wonderful to see, and what’s there still is exquisite. I can totally understand how taken with it that you are! I really, really want more backstory on how you came to buy it, what you’ve researched and planned as to how this can be accomplished, and of course, vlogs of all of it! Thank you for sharing this journey with us. ❤
This 1st video,of you showing your chateau, along with the music,and scenery ,was impressive. Beautifully filmed!
I'm so happy that you've found a chateau with an amazing history. I can't imagine how long it will take to bring it back to life but I know you can do it!
This is wonderful news. So excited for you and can't wait to see what you do with the place. I've been missing your daily vlogs!
Hello nancy hope all's well with you there?
Exciting project! I hope you can find and share photos of the former Interiors. Neat history. Can't wait to see this Chateau come to life to its former glory!
Congrats, Dan! As many others have mentioned, we've missed you terribly. Been wondering what you were cooking up for us next and now we know :) Very excited to see you and the boys back. I pray Annalise is doing well! God bless and stay safe on this next incredible adventure!
Amazing. So happy that there are people like you in the world willing to bring a grand, older lady like this back to her glory!
Good luck Dan, your energy and talent couldn't go into anything better. I'll be watching and cheering you on from USA. It's beautiful and will be more so in your hands.
Billy sent me over. Said that you are a hard working person and loves restoring like he does.
Billy is so right, you will love watching Dan as much as Billy and crew!
Who is Billy?
@@Melissa-fz9tk Billy Petherick from The Pethericks.
He is very hard working so you are in for a treat.
You’ll love his hard working attitude and sense of humour. Go and watch from the beginning of his channel to see just how far he has come since first appearing on Chateau Diaries with Stephanie and Isabelle.
WOW! Just went back through your vlogs & realized you've already seen the chateaux, a year ago, that you've bought.
If anyone can restore it, you can Dan. Can't wait to see what you've already done to restore it.
Love it!💖🙏
Dear Dan, I am thrilled for you and this new endeavor. Your desire for the adventure and realization of this chateau renovation is infectious. Congratulations for this incredible journey and thank you so much for sharing it with us. Hugs💞
Wow, wow, wow Dan. I'm so happy for you. Very excited to follow this adventure. All the best from Wales!
I’m so glad to see someone bring a once fabulous place back to its former glory - as original as possible! So excited for you!
Congratulations Dan! With all the work you’ve done in Lalande, I think it was just a matter of months for you to find your own chateau. It definitely looks like a challenge and I hope that the structure is still strong enough so you can just add the missing bits. Fighting.
Congratulations Dan. What a venture! I won't be missing one vlog on this and happy to go along this journey with you. Can't wait to hear more of it's history.
Vu que c'est en France je vais commenter en français et vous épargner mon anglais de collège! Cette vidéo vient d'apparaitre dans mon fil, je n'avais jamais entendu parler de vous. C'est juste incroyable le boulot que vous abattez, et je suis admiratif des gens comme vous qui sauvegardent notre patrimoine! Au delà du bravo, surtout merci pour ce que vous faites, vous êtes géniaux! ❤
Good for you Dan. Like most people commenting here, it looks like a daunting task but you are definitely the one person can pull it off. As you walked us through it I was “seeing” aqua props all over the place and imagining you doing it all single handed. Look forward to watching your progress. It’s gonna be amazing!!
Please have an engineer checking if the structure is safe before bringing people to work there. That is a huge place and a lot can go wrong. I am super excited for the project and I wish you all the best! Be safe! ❤️
bedwetter!!
@@jon-kp2rq I’ll wager you are the kind of nitwit who would take their children with you on a titanic submersible!
Love watching you restore this place back to its glory. And I’ll see u tomorrow ( or every other day)!!
I'm so excited for you - and for us!! What a GORGEOUS building. You're exactly the man to breathe life into it again. I'll be on the edge of my seat waiting for each video in your journey! Congratulations Dan!!
This is so exciting. Congratulations Dan. What a daunting task but I'm sure what you'll do with it will be GREAT. Literally an empty shell you can recreate.
Such a beautiful place. Makes you wonder who built it and who lived there. The memories of those people could be felt in that building.
I'm here because Billy mentioned you in his video today. He mentioned a huge project you were taking on, his deep respect for your work ethic, etc. Of course I've been watching you for months on Stephanie's channel. But it's all thanks to Billy's comments that I came to check out your project. So glad I did! What a fabulous project! If I could make one small suggestion please .. there was a point in this video where you said "oh my! Look at that!" Then you panned over and I had NO IDEA what you were referring to lol. Hope you can please dumb it down for us as we may not be looking at things, thru your eyes 💗 Excited for this project. Thanks for taking us along.
Was it the toilet perched in mid air? Can't wait for the next instalment!😊😀
I'm beyond excited for you Dan!! I think you are highly capable of bringing this beauty back to life. You should consider in future to have volunteers to help. Can't wait to see what you have already accomplished!
Hey there! I came across your comment and I just had to reach out and say hi. Your perspective really caught my attention and I would love to get to know you better. Would you be interested in chatting sometime? Looking forward to hearing back from you!😊
Amazing property with an incredible potential. I looooove the forest and the trees surrounding the building. I can't wait to see what you do with it. :-)
I have watched this vlog at least 5 times now and each time I’m gob smacked in awe at how brave you are Dan to take on such a challenge, one we all have no doubt you will quickly progress and excel with your usual gusto and humour! Congrats on this next momentous chapter, we are all behind you mate! And the Coco Chanel story is such a bonus!
All the best, From your big fans from down under,
The Moraleses!
Wow. I just bought my first apartment and I get overwhelmed by the amount of money, time effort and focus I will have to put in to restore it to its full glory. I don’t know why, but I fully appreciated that overwhelming feeling, but also the bravery, that it takes for you to undertake this. Congratulations and I hope for nothing but succes for you. You’re very capable.
For somebody skillful an apartment is an nightmare. Endless discussion with condominium. Parking. Lift. No workshop ...
With a property like that, logistics is easy, no neigbour to complain, noise at any time, workshop, vehicle to repair ...
I get overwhelmed cleaning out the garage. 😂
I can't wait to see what and how you do this. I have so many questions about the place and am waiting in anticipation for you to tell us more. I know you are capable and very happy to be on this journey with you.
The moment I saw it remembered you being there previously. Congratulations and I wish you much success. This will be interesting to see. Bring her back to life Dan!!!❤
I can't wait to see you working on it and bringing it back! Such a beautiful place! Awesome video!
Oh Dan ... I want to cry! This truly is an amazing Chateau and you are so talented and gifted, you will bring it back to life!!! I love it and I'm so excited and happy for you. I can't wait to see what and how you will recreate it. The stone and exterior look in good sound state. Tell us how much land is with the Chateau. I hope you have lots of good help. Can't wait to see what treasures you discover. What a beautiful history. My heart is about to bust ... Love to you for what you are doing...
Oh wow!!!! Dan, this is epic! So exciting. How wonderful that you are going to rescue this amazing building from being lost. I'm so happy for you!
Just dicovered your videos TODAY! And, Yes, you are a madman and,Yes I totally love you. How heartbreaking that this beautiful place was gutted by fire. Am so happy that you are going to breathe life back into it and restore its soul. Best of everything.
Thanks to Billy for recommending you & your channel, Hello & lots of well wishes from Australia 💙 What a mammoth task you are undertaking but by the looks of it & the history of the place it so deserves to be bought back to its former glory
Congratulations Dan, what incredibly exciting news! Although the house sadly was damaged in a fire, how wonderful to think of all the children it sheltered. Wishing you many happy hours of discovery and restoration.🥂
I know, can you imagine the sound of all those children playing in the woods... What a history. 🧡
In so glad i discovered your channel! Now I’m hooked.
You are just the person to tackle this Dan! Congrats! 🎉
So very happy for you, Dan! Here's to this next part of your journey. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Cheers, mate!
Stunning building, congratulations Dan, taking on such a fabulous project, look forward to watching your weekly updates 🙂
Oh my gosh! Hello from Southern California, been watching for years now.
Goosebumps and tears of excitement for you Dan!!
Can’t wait to hear more about the history, architecture interior and exterior!!!
So excited for you Dan! This is going to be fun to watch as this beauty gets restored. Good for you!! We will be watching.
Watching this again it is so Amazing already How far you’ve come with discovering the kitchen and putting in the new beams mind blowing indeed
Hey Dan I’m so excited for you and can’t wait to see what you’ve bought! I watch every video you put out and wondered where you’ve been lately! So instead of ‘ I’ll see ya tomorrow’ I’ll see ya tonight! Good luck hun!🥰🥰🥰
oh Dan... FANTASTIC. gonna be a great series. 👍 looking forward to it.
Looks like the castle in Stephanie‘s fathers painting in the new bathroom at lalande with the red blocks!
Simply marvelous , looks meant to be ,good luck Dan!!!!
Hey there! I came across your comment and I just had to reach out and say hi. Your perspective really caught my attention and I would love to get to know you better. Would you be interested in chatting sometime? Looking forward to hearing back from you! 😊
I couldn’t be anymore excited to see how this progresses. What an amazing project Dan!
Congratulations Dan! What an amazing piece of history and your skills will bring it back to life!
Hey there! I came across your comment and I just had to reach out and say hi. Your perspective really caught my attention and I would love to get to know you better. Would you be interested in chatting sometime? Looking forward to hearing back from you!😊
Very exciting. How wonderful you are going to restore this home. Can't wait for more.