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  • @novagardener2785
    @novagardener2785 23 години тому +145

    15 year old Brian got to drive us to a place he had always wanted to see in the car he had always wanted to own. Perfect! Thanks for bringing us along, it was quite spectacular.

  • @ShanghaiGoat
    @ShanghaiGoat День тому +160

    Your choice of music in all your Vlogs is first-class.

  • @Scottish_Tart
    @Scottish_Tart День тому +157

    I imagine you could get a large poster made of Dan wearing a neck ruffle and satin brocade clothes framed to hang on his salon wall. LOL😂

    • @MarzNGrama
      @MarzNGrama 23 години тому +20

      Yes, yes! 😂

    • @suzannebeckman8383
      @suzannebeckman8383 23 години тому +13

      Brilliant

    • @HansJansen-ed2bm
      @HansJansen-ed2bm 22 години тому +25

      And with a picture of Nick next to it wearing Napoleon’s clothes 😂

    • @valeriejohnson5283
      @valeriejohnson5283 22 години тому +23

      Yes, that is a wonderful idea! He could be holding a golden noggin in his hand!😂

    • @youpipstube
      @youpipstube 22 години тому +10

      Oh.... please do😘

  • @vickyginn7264
    @vickyginn7264 21 годину тому +60

    The “Dan digs” are hysterical 😂 The opulence of Fountainbleu is breathtaking! The paintings and gold plating add to it. Thank you for showing us this amazing place 🙏 What with the teenage Brian’s car purchase and his visit to Fountainbleu , he is fulfilling his ambitions this week!!!

  • @NurseSherry
    @NurseSherry 20 годин тому +49

    I am so glad you didn't get your permit to enter Paris as the trip to Fountainbleu was much more interesting (for me, that is). Thank you!

  • @hmeyers5114
    @hmeyers5114 19 годин тому +29

    Dan is knocking down the only remaining good ceiling today - and, Brian, you *had* to show him one totally gilded, didn't you? Don't come complaining when you're on your back on scaffolding like Michelangelo. You'll know where he got the idea. 🤣🤣 Thank you for taking us to Fontainebleau!!! It is totally amazing, and stunningly beautiful. Worth the detour! I love seeing magnificent palaces. But, in the back of my mind, I wonder how long it takes to clean them...

  • @ninamaste
    @ninamaste 19 годин тому +24

    When you say "let's go get a coffee" I pause the video and go make myself a coffee so I can sit and have coffee with you ☕️😊

  • @susannoonan1
    @susannoonan1 День тому +25

    There's a photo canvas shop online that will take your photos and turn you royal. They replace your body with royal outfits from differentcountries. You could take a photo of Dan . Would make a great gift for Dan's Chateau to get him started with his Kingly collection..😂

  • @BigMamaMarge
    @BigMamaMarge 22 години тому +37

    Thank you for taking us along to see such a beautiful chateau.

  • @cheriefry8461
    @cheriefry8461 18 годин тому +7

    Thank you for taking us along on your holiday Brian. I am enjoying it immensely, vicariously. The Chateau de Fontainebleau is spectacular, it rivals Versailles in opulence.

  • @petersort2192
    @petersort2192 23 години тому +40

    Brian you can tell a good story you have the gift of the gab long may you continue

  • @ehpeachylove
    @ehpeachylove 21 годину тому +30

    WOW! What a masterpiece of design and architecture, plus the history behind this historical place.
    Thank you for taking us along for the ride. You are the BEST. ❤❤❤

  • @ronaldfugu7890
    @ronaldfugu7890 20 годин тому +21

    yes, yes Dan is going to want a full length painting of himself in regal regalia in his chateau. You're quite right there lol

  • @RonRobertson-lafrance
    @RonRobertson-lafrance 21 годину тому +16

    Interesting story with your child-hood connection to Fontainebleau. I lived there for a few years, wonderful place. Yes, the palaces were opulent, but I tend to look at it as a sum of many people's skills. Think of all the craftsmanship that went into every aspect of that château. And THAT's what's outlived all the royalty, etc. Another neat thing about that château is that it's probably the most fully furnished of the royal châteaus. I used to love walking around the gardens at all seasons.

  • @shehazi695
    @shehazi695 20 годин тому +10

    I love that 15 year old Brian is going to his Mecca, driving his ideal car, living the life.well done you 😊

  • @mariannebaker1567
    @mariannebaker1567 16 годин тому +5

    Thenks so much Brian for being the down to earth adventurous and fun loving soul that you are. Fun to tag along with you. ❤

  • @niciwaller8696
    @niciwaller8696 21 годину тому +32

    Absolutely stunning architecture. Thank you 15 year old Brian for today's road trip! Looking forward to many more😀

  • @tinavonsild5860
    @tinavonsild5860 День тому +42

    Loved the trip.
    Thank good the chateau didn't had a souvenir shop. There wasn't enough room in the car for those big things and the 48 of us
    Still love the car that teenage Brian bought.

  • @francesmcgrath5663
    @francesmcgrath5663 21 годину тому +18

    Brian, you are just such a lovely, lovely man and I could listen to you for hours. 😊😊😊

  • @Julie-bq6iz
    @Julie-bq6iz День тому +36

    Ah, Brian darlin, you do make me laugh! The second I saw the globe, I wondered if you were wondering about a drinks cabinet....and then you confirmed it! 😄 Thank you for a great outing. P.S. I feel the same about the French Revolution.

  • @Ksp1009
    @Ksp1009 День тому +13

    Teenage Brian is doing well for himself lately! 😂

  • @evakinney3152
    @evakinney3152 День тому +29

    “Dan is going to want one of these.” That really made me laugh.

    • @lollygee172
      @lollygee172 День тому +9

      Me too! (But I secretly think dogs playing poker on velvet may be more appropriate for Dan😂) and it would be hilarious.

    • @CParks-ps8nv
      @CParks-ps8nv 18 годин тому

      Most definitely. ​@@lollygee172

  • @juliemix3373
    @juliemix3373 22 години тому +30

    Brian, WOW! Some amazing place. This was fabulous! Loved the music and your video-y style.
    I also loved that it wasn't overrun with tourists.
    Such a lovely memory you've given yourself and by extension, us.
    Cheers

    • @RexNoble-666
      @RexNoble-666 11 годин тому

      It's Winter & wet perfect for visiting palaces, galleries etc. We travel in autumn & early winter in EU to avoid the other tourists

  • @lastock01
    @lastock01 День тому +46

    Yay! Road trip with 15 year old Brian 🎉 🥰

    • @susanhill3147
      @susanhill3147 22 години тому +3

      Stunning chateau 👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

  • @jackiemiller5840
    @jackiemiller5840 21 годину тому +12

    Brian, I knew that's what you were thinking when you saw that large globe!

  • @Marguerite-xy4my
    @Marguerite-xy4my День тому +18

    I love what teenage Brian is up to lately ❤
    I think i prefer Vicking Nick way more than Napoleon Nick 😊
    And yip, I reckon Dan would love one of those huge paintings in his staircase 😂
    Enjoy the rest of the trip, and thanks for taking us along 😀

  • @HelmiHelmi007
    @HelmiHelmi007 22 години тому +19

    Your story about Fountain Bleu took my mind back to the early 90's, when I went rock climbing there. Or rather it was climbing on the sides of big rocks.
    Brian, that was almost the hundredth good morning today. Congratulations on that. Well done! You've gathered quite a tribe of followers.
    Winter regards from Finland to all! 🇫🇮🤗

  • @davecadorette-tv1tk
    @davecadorette-tv1tk 22 години тому +13

    What a nice stop... the chateau Fontainbleu is amazing! Some inspiration for Dan...

  • @deannahouston8804
    @deannahouston8804 20 годин тому +6

    Omg how did 15 yo Brian snag a private tour of that place? There’s not another person in sight. How very beautiful and over the top is that place.

  • @lindabryant4292
    @lindabryant4292 День тому +41

    I think this is the best video you have done. I loved the commentary, the camera work, and the music! They were probably so happy when the dog found the water. In those days, that was no small thing. I like to imagine what the people would have been like in those times. Thank you for another great adventure. 🧡

  • @cathymc8365
    @cathymc8365 День тому +22

    That is quite the 'chateau'. More like a grand palace. Very beautiful and well maintained with a rich history! Thank you for the small tour!
    Definitely need a portrait of Dan made up lol

  • @judithbecker564
    @judithbecker564 23 години тому +17

    Was reading this morning about the fierce rivalry between Fontainebleau’s builder, Francois 1, and England’s Henry VIII. They participated in jousts and other feats of arms, but Fountainebleau was celebrated in such a way that Henry built Hampton Court and its gardens to answer the challenge. Thank you for the timely tour! Love being in the fast car with about 40 some others…cozy! And always fun.

    • @taniap7345
      @taniap7345 17 годин тому

      I thought it had a touch of Hampton Court about it!

  • @FRanceSource
    @FRanceSource 18 годин тому +3

    Fontainebleau is fabulous. The gardens are quite beautiful as well. There were very few people when we visited as well during October. It had also been raining. Vaux Vicomte near Melun is another amazing visit 'when' you get the chance.

  • @sineadkelliher1370
    @sineadkelliher1370 22 години тому +10

    Brian if you are still in Fontainebleau please please go to a tiny artist’s village outside fontainbleau called “Barbizon” I think you would really like it and it’s close to Fontainebleau forest with its boulders!

  • @egxore
    @egxore 21 годину тому +13

    I’m here in Paris Citizen m hotel close to gare de Lyon . Because of watching you and Dan . I’m here in person.

  • @dr.rebeccastout1878
    @dr.rebeccastout1878 22 години тому +15

    Thanks for the tour, I have to say the 15 yr old Brian hair style to match was awesome. 😂. I think you and nick should dress up fancy and get life-size photos for dan.

  • @silviapennec2005
    @silviapennec2005 23 години тому +11

    The bouldering would probably be in the forest of Fontainebleau, lovely place!

  • @carolcalf2032
    @carolcalf2032 23 години тому +16

    One of the best you have done Brian. Music so matched the filming first class. Thank for taking me and the other 47 with you lol 😂

  • @caro_linecld3962
    @caro_linecld3962 23 години тому +14

    Very nice video of the Chateau Fontainebleau, the music very appropriately chosen. Your recordings are getting better and better, you are almost a professional, look at your subscribers, it will soon be 50000, congratulations Brian😉Napoleon's coat would really have been something for Nick👍

  • @dorothygarton1043
    @dorothygarton1043 22 години тому +16

    Thank you Brian for taking us with you.

  • @sa11ysmile1
    @sa11ysmile1 22 години тому +16

    Most excellent choice of Moosic today. I see you had Dan in mind for some chateau ideas. Lovely lovely Vlog today
    How are we all celebrating 100 together??
    I think we could launch a Brian Bobble Hat for us all and we could collect them annually.
    I love your life Brian
    🎉❤

  • @loisb2707
    @loisb2707 День тому +22

    I'd say the lack of the proper sticker for your car worked out for the best! Fontainebleau looks amazing- glad you were able to get there and explore!

  • @patriciafoley1494
    @patriciafoley1494 9 годин тому +4

    Teenage Brian is living his best life!

  • @christinenagel8300
    @christinenagel8300 22 години тому +10

    Thanks for sharing your story. Thanks for the sharing that beautiful château and glad you got there🙂

  • @GypsyHoover
    @GypsyHoover 8 годин тому +3

    Brian, this was spectacular! Absolutely love the old architecture and the history around them. Can't wait for tomorrow's vlog!!

  • @ta2gypsy
    @ta2gypsy 22 години тому +12

    How wonderful for 15 year old Brian to have a kind and thoughtful adult Brian around.

  • @hopedeakins2869
    @hopedeakins2869 День тому +26

    From an American viewer, thank you for showing all the places you visit.. I personally would never get to see nor visit..

  • @normamurray4450
    @normamurray4450 День тому +13

    Another great vlog Brian. Your stories keep me smiling. The chateau tour is perfect and of course the music you choose is spot on every time.

  • @donmorrow1923
    @donmorrow1923 День тому +12

    Thanks for taking me along. I can see why 15 year old Brian wanted to go there, but it was and could still be a very pricy place to visit.
    That chateau is so opulent. It is just a very beautifully constructed building and all of the ornate paintings and gold leaf is really incredible. The upkeep back in the day, and today must be enormous.
    Yes you can see why the revolution happened, the Royalty back then were just so out of touch with every one, and you could imagine the carriages and horses arriving with the attire they’d wear back in those days, quite a striking place of French history.
    Thanks for the tour and the history lesson.
    👍👍

  • @barnesfamily1128
    @barnesfamily1128 День тому +17

    THAT'S A BEAUTIFUL PALACE. Man the French really knew how to live BEAUTIFULLY, they loved there bling.❤❤

  • @deborahthomas3475
    @deborahthomas3475 20 годин тому +6

    I saw a movie yesterday. The Juggler with Kirk Douglas as the juggler. He told a joke that reminded me of you.
    Did you hear the story about the two holes?
    Well, well

  • @KarenbutnotaKaren-k1j
    @KarenbutnotaKaren-k1j День тому +15

    Loved this vlog! You are an excellent tour guide and that little bit of history about the town being named for a dog was one of those little bits of info that I will tuck away in the back of my head and bring out to astound people who love trivia. The pictures of the chateau were absolutely amazing. I wonder how much gold is in all that gilding. It's no wonder there was a revolution.

  • @annettev8362
    @annettev8362 День тому +13

    1hr since vlog posted & over 1.1k 👍🏻....great tour of a lovely place some of us followers wouldn't be able to see if not for Brian going on his excursion...Thank you so much.... Hello 👋🏻 from Alhambra Southern California 🌴

  • @sandiramondo713
    @sandiramondo713 День тому +10

    Nice adventure! You are going to have to take Dan on some shopping trips to start collecting items for the chateau.

  • @polgarauk5606
    @polgarauk5606 22 години тому +10

    Ok wow that place is definitely opulent 😮 a bit much for me too 😅
    Thank you for taking me, the architecture is wonderful and the car was so comfy 😂

  • @MandyBarker-p9v
    @MandyBarker-p9v День тому +17

    Plenty of inspiration for Dan!

  • @judithlynch9083
    @judithlynch9083 День тому +18

    I hear what you are saying Brian about the excess of the French. As much as I love, and watch, all of the château shows -I think of the excess of the previous owners and the expense of other people‘s lives to maintain those homes for their comfort .

  • @sledgehammer-productions
    @sledgehammer-productions 23 години тому +11

    I love how teenage Brian gets all his wild ideas made real! Mercedes, Fontainebleau.

  • @LadyWinterGreen
    @LadyWinterGreen 18 годин тому +2

    Lovely adventure. Thank you for taking us along. 😊

  • @marvincarter870
    @marvincarter870 22 години тому +11

    OMG all this magnificent elegance and the people outside barely got by. Thus they had a revolution! We have to admit it was beautiful! Thanks for taking us along to a 15 year olds fond memory!

  • @ofeliaalberto7778
    @ofeliaalberto7778 15 годин тому +1

    Thank you for the adventure. ❤

  • @ghettorestoration
    @ghettorestoration День тому +18

    Good day ! Thanks for the tour.

  • @brabusg350
    @brabusg350 День тому +28

    i love the storytime everytime and the pictures of the chateau are breathtaking ! incredible ! great vlog agin 👏👍

  • @valeriejohnson5283
    @valeriejohnson5283 23 години тому +11

    So we are traveling to Fontainebleau, Paris today!🎉🎊🍀The Architecture in France is always amazing. Your stories about your teens years in Ireland are always lovely to hear about. You are a natural vlogger.❤

  • @paulinewilson613
    @paulinewilson613 22 години тому +5

    Just love your little trips around France, thank you for taking us with you. OMG! That Chateau must have taken a whole village of servants to run it, it is HUGE and very opulent xx

  • @matthewprimeau8552
    @matthewprimeau8552 23 години тому +8

    you crack me up...thanks for some laughs and all your touring adventures in France. I just love France, my bucket list to go see now. Look what ye gone and done, lol.

  • @debrabrooks6138
    @debrabrooks6138 20 годин тому +2

    Wonderful artworks and Architectures! Beautiful place!

  • @Gayane790
    @Gayane790 23 години тому +6

    What a beautiful treat! A surprise from the boulders, so glad you got to visit and take us along! Merci!

  • @chrislane3974
    @chrislane3974 23 години тому +4

    If Dan wants a portrait, just ask for all of you to be in it. Cruising with CJ the Merc..... lovely.

  • @karenmorrison8112
    @karenmorrison8112 День тому +16

    Wow, such history and Architecture. Thankyou for inspiring.

  • @barbaramccarroll9540
    @barbaramccarroll9540 23 години тому +6

    I'm an Australian, and I've been to that town (I'm not sure how to spell it) it's really lovely. Stayed a few days.
    Thank you for the memories 😊

  • @rsinuk9697
    @rsinuk9697 21 годину тому +7

    Your vlogs when doing a semi-guided tour or explaining about a location are really informative, relaxed, fun and thoroughly engaging. Like going around the place with a mate. Top job Brian. (I can see a large oil painting of Nick hanging on the chateau wall overlooking the grounds 😂).

  • @cathyhatfield5340
    @cathyhatfield5340 18 годин тому +2

    Omg that place is extraordinary! Wow all the painting on the ceiling and just plain gold everywhere. I could live in that ha ha. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did so thank you Brian ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😎

  • @dianerichardson3061
    @dianerichardson3061 13 годин тому +2

    What a visit! Thank you for taking us along. 😊

  • @AileenClarke-y4r
    @AileenClarke-y4r День тому +9

    Wow , what a stunning building. Thank you for sharing your trip with us . 😊

  • @SarHje
    @SarHje День тому +9

    Did you know that after Waterloo the winner took with him a most of Napoleon’s personal belongings and decorations from the apartment in Paris. Can be seen in Nelson’s then newly bought home in London, now a museum. First thing you meet is a bust of a naked Napoleon inside the entrance, every plate comes from the wedding set of Napoleon’s wife with monograms on them, etc.
    Apparently he did not have much to decorate the house before as he was mostly occupied in the army.

  • @lindagage7315
    @lindagage7315 18 годин тому +2

    Enjoyed today's video and the music is just right as usual!

  • @DanielAnavy
    @DanielAnavy 22 години тому +6

    It must be a real treat to drive your new car on these trips ,particularly if you do not the autoroutes ,driving through little towns and villages .We visited Fountain bleu las summer .A really wonderful chateau to visit.

  • @susannahwhitaker994
    @susannahwhitaker994 День тому +5

    You filming and music are so good,you have come a long way since that self conscious man talking to himself in a pub garden lol .i am enjoying our coffee times ,taking me to some posh places lol🤗

  • @AnnK-q1w
    @AnnK-q1w День тому +11

    That was so fun! I was there 45+ years ago one summer, I seem to remember touring the gardens as well. Great to be able to see it again! 😊❤

  • @RonaldBelanger
    @RonaldBelanger 18 годин тому +2

    Thank You for taking the tour. I have been wanting to go see the chateau for the last couple of years. I loved the crowds that seem to be missing. Love your vlogs!!!

  • @brensearsjohnston4411
    @brensearsjohnston4411 День тому +9

    Thanks so much for the visit to Fontainebleau! It is over-the-top architecture but beautiful! And your musical choices were perfect too! Greetings from rainy Oklahoma, USA!

  • @donnathomen2902
    @donnathomen2902 День тому +15

    Beautiful to look at. Hate to think what it takes to keep it clean. lol😅

    • @skdoremi6666
      @skdoremi6666 22 години тому +3

      It's a classified monument,it's the government property,they are responsible to entertain it, cleaning is easy, just like any government property, our taxes pays to keep it clean, restore it is different, they use the income of tourists visiting to keep what is open to the public impeccable, but most of it is still closed because they need fund to restore it completely. What is mostly open to the public is the Kings apartments and their wives, the Kings always traveled with their court,and each person invited by the king was in charge of their own apartment which was costly, they often travelled with their belongings and that's why most of the château is actually empty.

  • @DavidFlutter-n1e
    @DavidFlutter-n1e День тому +6

    Hi again great music in the vlog, young Brian has a great car sense.

  • @PatriciaStevenson-o7t
    @PatriciaStevenson-o7t 21 годину тому +6

    Jaw dropping and, as you say very opulent. Thank you for the tour Brian, I very much appreciate the time you take to make the wonderful Vlogs.

  • @dimaffo
    @dimaffo День тому +12

    Oh the architecture ❤ I’m so glad you walked and filmed. Beautiful

  • @marcyrennee
    @marcyrennee 18 годин тому +1

    Thank you, I enjoyed this lovely trip!

  • @DoreneMaurice
    @DoreneMaurice 21 годину тому +6

    That building is amazing so beautiful.

  • @didierjacob250
    @didierjacob250 День тому +6

    BRIAN , tu découvres et c' est bien !, et tu auras encore tellement d' endroits à visiter pour de belles vidéos, et que tu filme bien !!! Courage....

  • @vanessajamieson7420
    @vanessajamieson7420 День тому +11

    What an incredibly beautiful place Fontainebleau Chateau, a place I’d never heard of - although we have a suburb here in Johannesburg called Fontainebleau!! Loved your music choices, as usual wonderful. Really superb vlog, thank you Brian. 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @leahgannon5030
    @leahgannon5030 День тому +14

    Nice surprise! Thank you for the tour 👩🏼👋🏼🍁

  • @charlotteschuld9155
    @charlotteschuld9155 17 годин тому +2

    I hear what you’re saying about the opulence and inequalities that led to the French Revolution. Sadly, here in the USA we have an ever-growing gap between the very wealthy and the rest of the population. Greed is rampant and getting worse. I watch your vlog (and Dan’s) to feel some relief from the news. Thank you for taking us along on your treks!

  • @ruthhockarth5251
    @ruthhockarth5251 День тому +8

    The mix of this Video is Great. Thank You. It gives some Inspiration for Dan 🤣😉

  • @aurelieburgess6230
    @aurelieburgess6230 22 години тому +5

    Brilliant video ! I love how you were prononce Fontainebleau , 😂😂😂 So funny

  • @mariejacobs9721
    @mariejacobs9721 22 години тому +3

    Fabulous road trip & amazing chateau. The ceilings!! I must say, the thought of driving inside Paris gives me the heebie jeebies! When visiting a few years ago I was amazed how all the cars seemed to easily drive around, come in & go out around the Arc de Triomphe without crashing into each other. It was like watching Dodgems (some of your younger viewers may mot know what Dodgems were). Lots of fun. Thanks

  • @jaxstorey6734
    @jaxstorey6734 18 годин тому +2

    Wow, what a chateau!!!
    Love the music, Brian. And, well, everything, really...
    Love, Jacqueline from New Zealand

  • @evargo11
    @evargo11 День тому +7

    Another great video. Tour was great, and loved the ginormous drinks cabinet globe, and Nick's new dress up outfit. 😂 sneaking up on vlog 100! 🎉

  • @gabrielletanner5339
    @gabrielletanner5339 День тому +7

    Wow what a fabulous place...❤

  • @rmil4531
    @rmil4531 День тому +9

    Beautiful, I went there as part of a school trip when I was 15, then onto Paris.💕

  • @LC-bb6jd
    @LC-bb6jd 22 години тому +6

    Oh lord! Now I have to go make a cup of coffee! I do enjoy a sit down spot with a good cup of coffee.