EP 9 CHATEAU DE LOMENIE VISIT! TOUR, Q&A, ART & FUN!
A surprise invitation from Château de Lomenie is sent to Vivienne, Simon & Isabella while they holiday in SW France. A fabulous evening of food, champagne, and making new friends ensues. The next day the @ChateauLove family are treated to a tour of some of Lomenie's most exciting gallery spaces, plus an engaging conversation with chatelains Johnny & Ashley about French life, art, antiques, and renovating châteaux.
ABOUT US:
Hello! I’m Vivienne, the châtelaine of a small 19th century neo-Renaissance castle in the Loire Valley of France, which I share with my delightful (and wonderfully funny!) husband, Simon, our teenage daughter, pets, and -whenever possible- lovely friends and family.
This is not our first chateau! 20 years ago, we bought a much larger castle nearby, which we loved with all our hearts. However, nearly 18 years, many happy memories, countless renovations, and several small fortunes later, we made the very difficult, empty-nesting decision to downsize. With great luck and perseverance, we found our current petit château, which we are now decorating and updating with love, humour, comfort, and -of course- antiques and art!
We adore France and its many unique facets: its people, culture, landscapes, wine, food, art, and history. We also love being surrounded by châteaux, both public and private, which we can explore together! After 20 years here, we have learned many things about living in France, renovating châteaux, and appreciating the extraordinary riches surrounding us. We originally decided to make these videos as a way to share our lives with our loved ones worldwide during the pandemic lockdowns. However, we soon realised that many others are at home alone, and it is our privilege to open our home to you, our new friends. We hope you will join us on our adventures in this exceptional location, and we look forward to sharing a little Château Love!
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Links
@ChateauLove
Instagram - / chateauloveofficial
Facebook: Chateau Love
@chateaudelomenie
Instagram: @johnnydarkoartist
@chateaudelomenie
MUSIC:
Ashley Locheed - "La Vie En Rose"
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Chateau Love has quickly become my favorite! C’est Bonne!
Effervescent family! So enjoyed!
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 💖🥰🌸
The lady has such presence..laugh enchanting!!
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
How kind you are! Thank you! 💖🥰🌸
Your vlog is certainly broadening your horizons, introducing you to many wonderful new friends. Isabella did a great job asking questions and helping with the filming. Thank you 🙏🏻❤️
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mavis! I’ll pass on your lovely message to Isabella. 💖🥰🌸
Love you guys💕💕💕
Insightful questions and answers! Great vlog!
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We had an amazing time together. 💖🥰🌸
Another great episode. I have watched Escape to the Chateau and Escape to the Chateau DIY but there is such a refinement and originality to Chateau Love that makes your vlog my favorite. There is only one Vivienne, Simon, and Isabella in the world and the world is a better place with you all in it. Thanks for all the chateau love...
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Oh Michael, you are making me blush! Now you are our favourite!!! 🥰😁💖💕🌸
Love Ashley and Johnny, this was a fun vlog! Thank you for taking us along.
Hey guys, we have just watched your amazing vlog and loved it.....It really was so much fun meeting you all and darling Pavlova! We are missing you all very much and looking forward to seeing you again sometime soon! Thank you for sharing your time with us....xx was lovely looking back at our time together! xx Johnny
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
We were so delighted to be invited to your incredible home, made even more special by your on-site antiques and art galleries! Mostly, it is always lovely to make new friends. Can’t wait to see you again soon! 💖💖
@johnnydarko6088
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChateauLove xx
@tristanharp
3 жыл бұрын
It was wonderful seeing your grand chateau and amazing studio (especially the red furnishings- and art). I first saw Stephanie’s Vlog from La Lalande and then yours and your pooch and mannequins and Vivienne mentioned seeing it too so our vibes were going off on your space. Thanks for inviting all over and sharing your space and perspective and striking up friendships!
@johnnydarko6088
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you @@tristanharp , pleased you enjoyed it! xx
Just magical!!🥰 Johnny is so talented. Isabella is such a lovely girl .
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
You are so kind, Linda. Yes, Johnny is amazing, and we are very proud of Isabella. Thanks for joining us! 💖🥰🌸
It's wonderful to see so many chateau owners getting together. I'm a great fan of The Art Of French Living and Chateau Love; this was a treat! 🌻 from 🇨🇦.
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Margo! It was such a treat for us, as well! 💖🌸💖
You and Simon smile and laugh making each vlog inspiring and joyful.
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! You are always so sweet and it makes me smile whenever I see your lovely comments. 💖🥰💖
I love it when "Chateau Folk" get together!!! Driving in France seems to be an adventure in of itself! Wonderful video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love from Vermont
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Rebekah. 😁 Happily we made it in one piece! 💖🥰🌸
Oh my goodness the ending was priceless 😂🤣😂 Simon your a hoot 😘
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
He does keep us giggling! Thank you for joining us. 🌸🥰💖
The chateau family is expanding, quelle joie!!
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Merci, Diane! Et la famille (behind-the-scenes) aussi...comme toi. Je t’embrasse. 💖🥰💖
As soon as I heard your sister Ashley singing on the very first vlog of Chateau Love that I watched, I had to buy her album. I loved her soft jazzy phrasing and style right away! Her whole album, So In Love, is wonderful!
@ashleylocheed-tessandori3034
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jennie!
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
I’m incredibly proud of her! Yes, her album is beautiful. 💖🥰🌸
Love the fact that you're enjoying the community as much as we are!!!💜💜💜💜
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Suzie! It’s such an unexpected but welcome delight coming out of the pandemic. 😁🌸💖
@johnnydarko6088
3 жыл бұрын
xx
Amazing vlog. I love Ashley and Johnny. Ashley's love of antiques and Johnny's art blows me away. The interview was excellent with Isabella asking great questions. Also gave us a taste of Isabella's opinions and getting to know her better. Happy to see your subscribers are 3000+ and growing. Thank you for such a lovely vlog.
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I was (and always am) very proud of Isabella...making the most of her while she is home! Of course Ashley and Johnny are a delight. 💖🌸💖
@johnnydarko6088
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gypsy, yes, Isabella asked such great questions didn't she! And thank you for your kind words! x
Loving watching you all this morning, so uplifting ,thank you all for sharing your incredible journey XXX
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Katrina! We are delighted you can join us. 💖🥰💖
Thank you for sharing the Chateau Love;);) with us, such a beautiful and interesting vlog.Your intelligent and stunning daughter did an amazing job behind the camera and asked so many great questions of the four of you. Looking forward to the next one!!! Stay safe and well, sending love from the US. P.S. Watch out for those crazy French drivers Simon!!!💖👸🏰🤴💖
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Shawn! Isabella and Simon also send you their thanks and Simon promises to pay attention to the right! 😁💖🌸
Your vlogs are always delightful! Love Johnny and Ashley! Thank you for sharing ❤️
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Terri! Yes, they are fantastic.💖🥰💖
Aww so glad you’ve meet Ashley and Johnny, I’ve follow them too. Xxx
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Cherie! It was really delightful and so happy you could join us. 💖🌸💖
What a beautiful chateau 💕
Wish I had been with you all to enjoy special people, erudite conversation, laughter and appreciation of which I am a part. Thank you for it all.😍
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Lynne! You were definitely there in spirit. If it weren’t for you and our other new online friends, we might never have met J & A and filmed our experience. Thank you!!! 💖🌸💖
Lovely, wonderful community!❤️❤️❤️
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Leticia! 💖🌸💖
Congrats on finding new friends and your first voyage out!
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Make new friends and keep the old...one is silver and the other’s gold. 💖💖💖
Oh gorgeous, I love every episode as you already know, it's great to see you guy's having some fun and enjoying the fruit of your labor, socializing and having some fun, always a pleasure to meet other like minded and fun people as well, thanks for another entertaining episode and for introducing us to your new friends at chateau love. xx's Kaz.
@johnnydarko6088
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kaz....was so lovely to meet Vivienne and family! Really great and fun family xx
Its wonderful to see you back again now i can watch your video and relax.
so glad you had such a good time, I love to watch them as well.
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Hello lovely Hellen, thank you!! So happy you could join us again. 💖🥰💖
Thanks for documenting this wonderful chateau. It is a shame that they have sold and moved on to another project. C'est la vie!
Love this vlog, very interesting listening to Isabella regarding growing up in a chateau, you all are incredible inspiring 🥰
I told you that your vlogs were going to bring you fame. I love that you shared your visit. I love all the vlogs about crazy sheep, peacocks, art, and French living. I hope you are finding as much joy in making the videos as I am watching them. Save Me An Aisle Seat!
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Cindy!! I’m always so happy to see your comments. We are getting so much joy out of making these videos; it truly has been a family “activity” and a great way to get through the lockdowns. So happy you are joining us... 💖
Fabulous!! Love that you guys got together!! Isabella was great at asking those questions! I'm impressed!
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Luisa! Thank you so much!! Believe it or not, none of that sofa chat was planned in any way. We just sat down and it flowed completely... Kismet! 💖🥰💖
I am SO happy that you got to get out!!! AND that the weather improved!!! YEAH!!!
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Kathy!! Better late than never...💖🌸💖
Lovely vlog. So glad you had a chance to get away. I believe I saw you Vivian & your lovely at a table ar Chateau LaLonde
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Deanne, we had an incredible time away! Thank you. 💖🥰💖
Fantastic vlog!! Isabella did a great job. Looking forward to meeting your other friend's Chateaux 😀
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We are delighted to be getting out and can’t wait to share more adventures! 💖🥰💖
Just wonderful, especially the explanation of the art pieces. I loved this episode ❤️
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
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Loved the different perspectives of VERY creative people!
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Louise! It was great fun. 💖🌸💖
Yet another great volg! I saw Johnny and Ashley before and couldn't find them so thank you for reintroducing me to them! This was so much fun to watch.....one thing.....I missed cheese of the week! So glad to see Isabella again too!!!!! I'm off to follow Ashley and Johnny!
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!! Johnny & Ashley are wonderful! So happy you have rediscovered them. So sorry about Cheese of the Week! 😂😂🥰💖
I didn’t realize the Art of French Living vlog existed so thanks for the introduction. I will go check them out!!
Breathtaking eyecatches and interesting "art thoughts" from Johnny. Great people ;-)) Thanks a lot
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Tom! It was such a pleasure for us, and we are delighted we can share this with you. 🥰
@johnnydarko6088
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom x
Loved this vlog and its great to see such community spirit amongst all the chatelains. Xx
@johnnydarko6088
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jane Lord x
Loved that . Looks like you had a very special time together.
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
We did! Thank you, Lauren! 💖🌸💖
@laurenspaintings
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChateauLove what is the name of your Chateau. I couldn’t find it. It’s gorgeous and you are such fun. You can find me on Instagram. Versaillesmarieantoinette 🌹👩🎨
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Hello again! Just followed you. What talent! Our house is Chateau de La Croix Boisée. 💖
@laurenspaintings
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChateauLove oh fabulous. I so want to visit. I’d like a humble baby chateau myself . Thank you for the name. Keep the videos coming and that smile. Oh la la. I’ll have to buy the Annick Goutal parfum. Xxx
Just spotted you and the beautiful Isabelle at La Lande, how wonderful, I’m sure you had an amazing time there, I hope to visit next year xxx
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
I cannot recommend it highly enough... we have just returned home and it was incredible. Stay tuned...!
Great photography
Love the new intro 💜💜💜💜
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 💖💖💖
I just found your channel I'm going back to watch all of your vlogs. I can't wait to see your Chateau this is the first one I've seen because I know Ashley and Johnny I subscribe to their channel also the Chateau diaries tons of them love them all. Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jackie, welcome! We are delighted you are joining us. Thank you! 💖🥰💖
What a lovely meeting, you seemed to share an affinity other than the fact of owning chateau’s. I think we can all make art in our own way. Cooking, gardening, writing etc expressing your own self through the choice you make. Thanks for sharing. (As an aside Vivienne I love your white framed sunglasses. I am inspired to see if a similar pair look good on me. Blazing sun here in UK today! )
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
I completely agree about all of the forms of expression! We had a beautiful time with Ashley and Johnny. They are really fantastic. And yes, embrace those white frames! 💖🥰🌸
Beautiful
Yes you must watch the Chateau diy programs and hopefully you will meet up with Stephane Jarvis one day, you will love her. Xxx so glad to see Isabelle blossoming on KZread x
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Cherie, thank you! Stay tuned...VERY fun adventures coming soon! 💖🥰💖
@cheriesharp234
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChateauLove 😂 Now I know what you mean xxx
what a beautiful, beautiful experience to share with us! i loved everything about the @Chateau de Lomenie: The ART of French LIVING and your conversations together! what an amazing design where contemporary art is blended with history and tradition! As an artist myself i couldnt help it but feel nourished by all of this experience. i also enjoyed sooo much, i cant even express how much, the higher level of conversations, the questions, the elevated intelligent answers. You can immediately see the difference between these intellectual and artistic conversations, and the usual superficial talks on other chateau vlogs. It literally lifted up my heart. And the beautiful connection between you and your husband and daughter, it is always a delight to watch. I loved that you even took Pavlova with you on this trip. Looking forward to see the next week vlog .
@johnnydarko6088
3 жыл бұрын
These guys asked such great questions and were SO much fun! Loved meeting them and darling Pavlova! Thank you for your lovely thoughts and comments, Johnny x
@dumitriudaniela
3 жыл бұрын
@@johnnydarko6088 now im looking forward to see the Chateau de Lomenie videos and the rest of the rooms decorations. What an amazing job you did there! I am fascinated by the excess of tinted gold abstract you added everywhere.
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
We had the most amazing time. Johnny and Ashley are absolutely delightful. So happy you were able to join us! 💖🌸💖
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
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First time here just loved your visit to Chateau de Lomenie Johnny and Ashley lovely talented artist you all bonded well lovely voice over as well😍Your love of art and all things beautiful to the eye overflowing with joy and laughter the spice of life😍Look forward to your future visits and life in general Loved the It’s all down below shared laughter perfect ending 😍❤️👏👏
The song is a favorite..
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Charles. I agree. 🥰💖🌸
What a wonderful vlog, the gallery space is just incredible. I see a lot of clay vessels and wonder if Johnny creates them. The space is the perfect foil for the art, I am purple with envy. If I visited France this gallery would be one of my first stops. I loved Ashley's comment about constantly moving and changing things , that is so important to help visitors "see" things differently.
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, you must go there when you visit France. It is even more wonderful in person. Thank you, Kathy! 💖
@johnnydarko6088
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you @Kathy! x
How great for you to meet Johnny and Ashley! Their home is beautiful and the gallery simply stunning! Johnny’s work is like no other I have seen and very inspiring! Glad you all had a good time and look forward to seeing you next week!
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Judith! It was a great visit and can’t wait to share the “glamping” trip with you very soon. 💖🌸💖
@judithschatunowski6273
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChateauLove Wow! That sounds so exciting! xxx
@johnnydarko6088
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Judith xxx
Oh I forgot to say my husband's from Belfast Northern Ireland I lived there for 2 years, I'm an American and he is Irish so I know how you two ladies feel I just don't have a chateau lol Jackie Oklahoma USA 🇺🇸💖
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jackie, every home is a chateau! And yes, we must have a lot in common with our Anglo-husbands. There are definitely cultural differences! 😂🌸💖
@mocarra100
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChateauLove oh I know. My husband loves the British accent. On the other hand a northern Ireland Belfast accent is quite something to get used to but I've had 22 years so I'm pretty good now lol
So, does one have to be English to be part of the famous Chateau gang. You guys are too much fun. Live the song by your sister, the best rendition. Much luck for the future
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am sitting with my sister now and passing on your lovely comment. As for being English, well...I’m an American so I certainly hope not!! 😂😂 We also have some very lovely Swedish, Australian, Canadian and -most importantly- French château friends, so everyone is welcome to join the fun! 💖🌸🥰
How fun was this vlog, not being able to go to galleries or display one own art art for the last year or so has been difficult, these vlogs are inspirational
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Sandy, yes! We know exactly what you mean. I hope you are able to exhibit soon... I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you. 💖🥰💖
OMG, I was following Chateau de Lomenie quite some time ago. However, I quit getting any notifications for their channel, and thought they had stopped vlogging! Thank you for this! Irritating how I wasn't getting the notifications.
@chateaudelomenie
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Risa! New episodes every Sunday (unless something happens with our slow wifi ;-))
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, they are very alive and well! 😁💖🥰🌸
I hope Isabella is ok, I can hear her sniffles.
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Aww, thank you so much! It‘a just a bit of hay fever, but she is very touched that you thought of her. 💖🌸💖
Vivienne I've just caught the end of Chateau Diaries when Stephanie returned from Bruges.. where you there at the table under the pergola? It looked like you?
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!! 😁
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned for more fun adventures from us at Lalande! 💖💖💖
@tootsieb11
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChateauLove 💜 I thought it was.. I look forward to seeing more of your adventures 💜
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
You are so kind, Ruth. Thank you! 💖
My family is Eastern European we live in the states tho I have a passion for antiquities if I can’t get my hands on something I’ll see if my friend can make a reproduction if not I save for the thing that I would like to see a piece of furniture or fabric that was made from a world that’s long and forgotten blows your mind the skills that people had in them times is truly amazing And I’m a sucker for the Chippendale Cabral legs omg I love them and to think they were hand done that’s why there so expensive for the time it took to do something like that they truly were before there time then and today everything I’d cut with saws like really ugh lol 😂 🥰
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
I love Chippendale, too! 🏰💖
@user-qz5dq8kn4p
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChateauLove it’s just so beautiful my favorite is and always will be Louis the 16th just out of this world 🥰
Sorry for late reply but so glad both chateau channels came together! I love the sophistication and je ne sais pas you bring that’s so enjoyable to watch! 💕 from Melbourne!
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It has been a real pleasure for us. 💖🥰🌸
Just found you ..... REFRESHING !!!!
@ChateauLove
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Maryanne! 💖🥰🌸
Music need to go during conversations ☺️