HOW I BOUGHT A CHATEAU WHEN I WAS ONLY 29!

Escape to the chateau with ’The Chateau Diaries’ 🏰
In 'Sundays at the Chateau', chatelaine Stephanie answers all your questions about life in the 16th century Chateau de Lalande, in the heart of rural France ❤️
This is the story of how she originally bought the chateau at the age of 29...

[TheChateauDiaries]

Hello fellow chateau lovers! This is the first time that I'm making a video to answer your questions directly, so please feel free to leave (constructive!) feedback, and let me know if there's any chateau-based subject that you'd like me to talk about in a future video. Thanks for watching! 💛

[lyloopopo]

If I am honest, I used to be sad that French chateaux were bought by foreigners because I thought maybe we, French people, were loosing a little bit of our culture and patrimony in the process. However, seeing you so in love with the place, honoring it, restoring it. It completely changed my view on things. Chateaux belong to passionate people who can preserve this heritage. Thanks for doing it

[ernarc]

What an inspiring story. It was very French for the former owner to invite you in to stay in the home before buying. That was very honourable and kind of him. I'm glad you got it! What a gem.

[yanamironova]

You should create on online course teaching other wanna be chateau owners how to buy and renovate. It could bring in the revenue you need to restore the place!

[davidlynn]

Stephanie, your honesty and transparency is what makes your personality so likeable. The information you shared with us about how you came to purchase this lovely estate is personal. Yes, of course everybody was dying to know how you pulled it off. Most people (me included) believed that you just came from a wealthy family. The truth is that you came from humble means and you are still grounded although you live in grandeur. Congratulations! Americans like me would call you the "unicorn" which makes you one in a million. Take care, David

[tomalebine]

Living in a chateau could make someone very unlikeable but you are an absolute delight. Love the videos you do

[cynhanrahan]

I had no idea. What a kind and compassionate project your parents took on. They obviously gave you a good role model. What a lovely story.

[bigd]

Stephanie it’s so apparent how much you love your home. Your face just glows when you talk about it.

[Tracy_R]

I thought I have seen all of your videos. I don't know how I missed this one Stephanie. You brought me to tears to my eyes. I could feel the love you have for the Chateau. you're precious, absolutely precious and Nick for being brave enough to take on a chateau. thank God for Michael for pushing you to start a YouTube. it's benefited so many people. A "HUGE! HEART FELT THANK YOU FOR BEING BRAVE ENOUGH TO ALLOW VOLUNTEERS & "ALL" OF US YOUTUBERS IN EVERY WEEK! Thank you from Ohio

[rachel-zydx]

Stephanie, this video made me cry tears of joy. As a 27 year old woman I am so proud of 29 year old you for making your dreams become a reality. You are so inspiring and I absolutely love your outlook on life. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[ashashash]

Beauty is good for everyone. That’s a brilliant concept.

[fineartlifestyling]

You my lovely Stephanie, are the sunshine, the soul, and the glue of this wonderful chateau family! Your personality is a balm for the soul. Love your videos so much!

[fabiennecompagnon]

I was very touched by your explanation about why and how you bought the castle...
Because I've experienced the same to a much smaller scale as a single mother restauring a 'grange-a-porteau-indre' farm..
Nobody wanted to follow me nor had the same dream so... I've been doing it on my own!
Never give up dreams..
Well done Stéphanie

[totallydomestic]

My mother just died of Alzheimer’s. Your parents were right that living in a beautiful place really helps them.
It was so nice of your parents to devote so much of their lives blessing those residents.

[Stephen_A.]

This isn't just a story, it is a story of success. Bravo Stephanie, Nick and Michael. 💖

[sofusaxelsen]

Wow, I'm absolutely honest here I never got so excited watching other people's life. All the things that you said in this video is damn very inspiring and encouraging! I just discovered this channel yesterday, and without even thinking so much just pressed the subscribe button. I'm right now just turning 18 this year, unlike the other friends and classmates, I have an unique goal that I have this kind of fairytale vision of life too. I told this to many of my friends, and usually the responds are always the same, either they think it's very fancy or they say they prefer to buy the modest items rather than just live in a fairytale story like my dream. Some also say that when it comes to dream, some people will make it and some will have to be sacrificed in order to help the lucky one, a simple matter of working hard play hard is a thing that we can't rely on. After listening into your story, I'm very happy because there's any in other side of the world who already succesfully made my dream comes true. I do believe that all the hard works would probably not always pay me well, but I think if I never try then I'll never know. Since the beginning of this year, I have been busy making money, you know college is about to come and I bring so many expectations from fams and friends, but rather than studying so hard for college I would prefer to learn skills that can bring me money. Thank you so much for sharing this to us, to me especially Stephanie! You're very charm, great story-teller, and beautiful. Always love the way you talk. I hope all goes well, and I'm really hopeful when I'm eventually in my 25 or 26, I will have enough money to give a visit to your chateau and be a volunteer there! Keep up the great work, I'll ask my friends to subscribe to this channel so that you can generate more income! Lots of LOVE, can't wait to see your channel reach a larger audience :)

[northangelleather]

One would think that when one is faced with a beautiful, spirited and lovely girl with her own fairy tale castle, one might feel a little stab of the green eyed monster but you my dear girl are bright as the sun and so naturally warm and engaging. What a fabulous chateau you have and so pleased it went to someone like you who fully deserves it. I wish you all the happiness and success in the world. Love your chateau vlogs as well. x

[Bethistrue]

Almost 20 years now, I am certain the Marquis would be happy now how you have filled the house with family life again. And truly, I believe, that it was the better choice, as I believe you and La Lande are a beacon to help missing French people to remember who they are even if they don't consciously know it. Thank you Stephanie for putting so much love into our world.

[miatt]

What a strong connection you had with your father It is amazing He was really a very talented wise man

[hammyham]

Important question for me! How did you afford a 2 bed flat in London in your mid twenties??