I agree the roof quote seems awfully high. He saw a woman, American, who doesn't know much about how much things should cost in France. Definitely get another quote or two. To me pressure to sign right away is a big, big red flag.

@sarahmiller5632

13 күн бұрын

I always get three quotes and then make a decision. And remember you don’t have to do the whole roof, just the parts that need replacing.🇨🇦

@Sharon-py5ns

13 күн бұрын

Empathize with you, Abby. Keep the faith. You’ll find trustworthy businesses via ‘expat’ referrals. Am American living 10 years in S. America, used to be ‘Gringo’ gouging was rare preCovid, now locals literally have said to me, they are taking advantage of us. Pricing in Ecuador has exploded.

@CuriousCalligrapher

13 күн бұрын

Pressure to sign=BIG NO!!

@clairetremblay3023

13 күн бұрын

@@sarahmiller5632 That's depends of her financial situation. We just redone the roof of our house. Having 3 prices is the best. For each of them, let them talk and explain what they are proposing for their price. Make sure they place a protection (it's call a "membrane" in French, I am French) directly on the wood before the tiles. So you can compare between them. Some of them can be really dishonests on their prices. Do not gave them money (or a deposit) before the work is completely done (and well). This is my best advice, you pay them when the roof is finish. Its your condition.

@Mimi4UEyesNotBlue

12 күн бұрын

I don't know, seems the gov't in France has gone to hell. Maybe best leave

Welcome back home. Water lilies in the fountain would be perfect to keep the green at bay, and good for the fish to shelter under

No good roofer can start next week.

@margaretjacobs4016

12 күн бұрын

Sure he can…and you will have no roof for at least a year😂

That’s the best welcome home! Chloe is adorable!!!

Being back at Chateau really makes u happy. Good to be home.❤

On the roof: 1. For a serious roofer here in France you have normally a delay of between 6-8 months before the work starts. In some regions a year. 2. 12.6k for cleaning and minor repair is quite steep. 3. I have had redone my roof here in Luberon, might be 1/3 to half of yours. For your house I estimate 70-100k for a new roof at best. This is always one of the problems with old properties here in France, if the roof had not been renovated within the last 20 years, add 25% of your purchase price to get it done.

@clairetremblay3023

13 күн бұрын

70 to 100k in US money? No way. It's to much. I will never hire them for that price! That doesn't make sense.

@trixiegirlism

12 күн бұрын

@@clairetremblay3023 Slate is the most expensive roofing material and that is a very large roof, but it can last up to 200 years.

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

Yes, I'm expecting it to be in the 100,000 - 200,000 euro range, alas. ☹️

@gunterhagendorf8318

12 күн бұрын

@@chateauchronicles Count around 260€ the m2. If there are a major repairs needed on the wooden substructure, it can jump up into the 400-600€ range the m2. There is no more any mine in France for the slate tiles, they come today from Spain and are all handcrafted.

@clairetremblay3023

12 күн бұрын

@@trixiegirlism Yes, but she is not obligated to make the roof in this material. Others options less expensive exits and are also good. Unless if you are a millionaire... She does not need a roof for 200 years... This house cost aleready a fortune with all these renos and suprises everywhere.... 🙄She can look and ask to see the options.

Love the fountain! Maybe you could get plastic lily pads for the fish to hide under so they won’t get eaten

@jennifercampbell7698

12 күн бұрын

I’d put real water plants in there for shelter from sun and predators.

@hereandthere6001

10 күн бұрын

@@jennifercampbell7698 i was going to say the same, they won't last long how they are, and it may be a bit scary for them.

I have a pair of young koi in my outdoor water feature,it turns green also, just part of nature. They know feeding time and recognize me. One is white,one orange.

U mentioned renting out the whole property for a Wedding or Family gathering or Event is 1 of the uses for the Keeper’s Cottage. That’s gonna be really nice. Even if a Tenant lived in it…that would be a steady income stream.

Cloe so excited to see you loved the fish addition so relaxing to watch them 😊

In the US a roofer would have sent a drone to take pics and measurements. Slate roofs are extremely expensive. No way to evaluate the repair proposal without knowing exactly what will be done. In any event, I would make sure to get references and also check with the building authority (I do not know what is the appropriate agency in France) for which permits are required for repairs of this type of roof, and whether you roofer is appropriately licensed and insured. (20+ yrs experience as insurance adjuster :)

My dog got excited while listening to you arriving home and calling Chloe 🎉😂❤So sweet!

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

Aww, that's so cute! 😍

Welcome back! Love the fountain! 👍

Hopefully you put a screen over your fountain's pump intake so the fish don't get sucked in or stuck.

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

The pump is under ground and the only pipe is at the surface to allow excess water to drain and it's too small of a pipe for them to fit into.

@NoNoNadiaMoore

2 сағат бұрын

​@@chateauchronicles oh good! Does France put chlorine in their water like the US? Or at least they do here in California. If so make sure you let any water added to the fountain sit for 24 hours before you add, or get some of the special aquarium additive that neutralizes it, or it can kill the fish. Hopefully they explained all this at the fish store, but as an ex pet store manager and aquarium enthusiast I know that some places don't bother.

Sorry about the roof, hopefully you will find a reliable contractor soon 👍😊

Thank God you made it back safely ~ ❤️✝️🙏🏻

Chole was so happy to see you! My roof 2 sections was 8,000. A shock. So glad you are back home. Fish and fountain awesome.

The fountain is glorious. Nice with the goldfish

What a great feeling to return home🎉where your heart lives!❤

3:07 an expressive, breathless welcome from Chloe!!!!

Welcome back! From a very jubilant Rennes on voting night. :)

I have similar surreal feelings of home and distance. I live between Canada and Mexico with travel in between to visit family. I have sad feelings of leaving one country for the other. Both places are important to me.

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

Yes, exactly! 👍

@dollimelaine

11 күн бұрын

I feel the same...Today I leave California for France. making video's of the kittens frolicking in the gardens this morning... saying goodbye to everyone... delicate* but super happy to go to France!

7:06 that fountain is fantastic!

Some of the other chateau owners are on a private what’s up group together. You might ask Stephanie about this? You also might check to see if there is any grant money for major projects like roofs. I know of at least one chateau owner who’s gotten help from the local government. Networking with other chateau owners could prove helpful.

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

I've tried to connect with other chateau owners a bit, though with only moderate success. They are a busy bunch!

@amysimpson646

11 күн бұрын

Once you take a grant, they pretty much own your home. Not all chateau KZreadrs are honest with viewers. The one you mentioned is definitely not.

@Ana-Maria-Sierra

11 күн бұрын

@@amysimpson646 That’s quite an accusation.

I place one 1" chlorine tablet in the top tier of my fountain once a week to keep the majority of the algae away. It's a small enough amount to not harm birds that might drink the water. I do not have any fish in the fountain.

I love the fountain! What a beautiful addition to your outdoor space. I believe you can get a UV attachment to help control the algae. Also I have a suggestion for the outside wall where a window was closed up. An espalier of jasmine growing up that wall would be beautiful and fragrant! The diamond pattern is unique and perfect for a chateau. You are doing an amazing job!

That was fun. Thanks!❤

That was such a nice ride to your home with the full song playing. Cleo was a super super excited (Mommy is home!!!). I see the vote below for real water Lillies and other plants for the fishes. Welcome back Abby.

House of Fish 🐠 I love it. Looks like you gots some cuties!

Add troff clear tablets to the fountain it’s what we use for the horses water troff and it safe for animals to drink 😊

@clairetremblay3023

12 күн бұрын

Yes, the fountain is still green... I guess the pressure water gun to clean is not enough powerfull. But it's beautiful to see the fountain working! So charming. We have a fountain also in our backyard. We have to take good cares of her. The smaller they are, more love they request. :)

Years ago I had a large pond on my property. We got koi, which we enjoyed a great deal. Neighbors recommended we plant water lilies and other plants so the koi have a place to hide from predators. You may want to inquire about predators and, also, about transition to wintertime. Of course in a pond they have more protection and the temp varies as opposed to a concrete or stone vessel.

@evemae6819

13 күн бұрын

I would think a water fountain to keep it up to par would need to be winterized which may include draining (?)...I can't say for sure just a guess.

@Ana-Maria-Sierra

13 күн бұрын

@@evemae6819 Yes, koi require a bit of planning and care. If you do it right they’ll thrive and get quite large.

awww CHLOE!!!! 😍

Just loved hearing more of la belle epoch 🎉 its such a charming theme tune to set the scene 🙏🌻

@jamiebriggs1249

11 күн бұрын

It’s horrible

The video on the plane showing the view of the clouds and land was beautiful. Then, the trip to the chateau was beautiful, especially the field of sunflowers. Thanks for helping us feel like we were there. Adorable Chloe's excitement was special. I love the fountain and the fish. The workmen are getting a lot done. I would be very nervous about the roof quote, also. Hope everything continues to go well. Janice from Arkansas USA

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

Thanks Janice! ☺️

Cottage looks like it is coming along nicely hope you have a great summer

To many beautiful things are happen for you, is wonderful. ❤Cleo, was very happy to see you... The fountains is a touch of life with the beautiful 🐠...I pray 🙏toGod in the heaven for great and honest people for work in your 🏡 so they will appear more companies the best will be the one...

Measure the marble and go to stone yard and find a scrap, I've done it lots of times for projects 😊 hello from las vegas

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

Yes, I'm going to make a template I think.

I loved hearing that whole song. Thanks ❤

Welcome back, Abby. The fish are lovely. You made the right choice nit going with that so-called roofer. The boys got a lit done.❤

Cloe was up in mom's bed for sure she is happy her mom is home but sure she had a good time when you were gone Abby ! Tomas spoiled your sweet girl ! Great way to be welcomed home ! Do more research on the roof how can someone be ready to work in the busiest time of year! Talk to the Pethericks the are very knowledgeable and extremely helpful Very kind British boys ! Glad had a safe travels!

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

I've had no luck in contacting the Pethericks, alas. 🥹

Maybe some aquarium outdoor plants would help too!

hi Abbie, happy to see you home. Lots got done while you were away in the field and the cottage! Looks great. Love the fountain and fish. It was so great seeing how excited Chloe got when she came down steps❤❤❤. I loved the video of the plane coming into France and the drive to the Chateau. I got all excited too😅. I always loved your song and it was nice to hear full thing. Glad to hear France did good in voting! Vive La France!🥰🥰🥰

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

😉

Good luck on your civic class 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀That roof quote seems high and definitely pressuring you to sign is a red flag. Hope you find someone reasonable 😍😘

The fish will be in a state of shock!

No, wrong. It's more for illegal migration and the migration who wants to get money.

Finally home! It must feel good driving up to your beautiful home ❤

Ears perked up, hearing the first bars of your theme song...and then we got the whole song?? I loved it!! Wonderful opening of your homecoming. Woohoo I am a happy girl!! I love that song, and it is so YOU, Abbi lol I felt like you did that just for me! (Since I did "complain" more than once about the opening being too short hahaha!) Chloe is so darned cute! Welcome home indeed! Lots of progress happening!

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

Yup, just for you Cynthia! 😜

@CynthiaBerry713

12 күн бұрын

@chateauchronicles Hah! Thank you ma'am! 😘

@Ana-Maria-Sierra

11 күн бұрын

@@CynthiaBerry713 Honestly it’s the one thing I dislike about the vlog because this song is so overused. Just about every chateau vlog has used it AND multiple times. I’m sooo over it. I just have to skip it.

@CynthiaBerry713

11 күн бұрын

@@Ana-Maria-Sierra I'm sorry you feel that way! I watch about 2 dozen chateau vlogs and not a one of them uses this song as their theme. Sure I've heard bits and pieces here and there, but not once did I ever feel this song was "overused".

@Ana-Maria-Sierra

11 күн бұрын

@@CynthiaBerry713 I’ve been watching some for 4-5 years. None of them have it as a theme song, correct. But many have used it here and there. It’s been done a lot. I’m over it. Not original. That’s all.

Welcome home ❤

You are doing wonderfully at your house and it seems you are almost finished that is if a person ever finishes their large home. I have been following many chateau restorations and the stories of repairing the roofs is always a terrible and drawn-out event and it costs hundreds of thousands of dollars considering just how complicated the roof design is. May God bless and protect you in you lovely French maison, amen!

That field of sunflowers is gorgeous! 🌻

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

Right?! I love it!

Cute little Chloe! I think she was sleeping and didn't know you were home at first. Love the fountain! It looks better all the time and did I see a palm tree in your garden? Are you going to have the gardeners trim back all the dead fronds? I had neighbors in southern CA who had date palms over 100 yrs old in their front yard. One day they were trimmed and it was amazing. They looked like an entirely different tree and beautiful. Fish for the pond are perfect, but does France have racoons or similar critters? Fish are sushi for racoons

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

No raccoons in France! Birds and snakes will be bigger threats.

W welcome home I like the fountain and the colorful fish for the roof keep shopping around be careful and hope you will get your visa soon nice view with the trees all clear and good take care seeing chloe so happy that lovely bye

Great video❤❤❤❤❤❤

So delighted to see your return journey! Then I was 'welling up' at Chloe's reaction to seeing you! Awwh 😢 The roof bandit was surely taking the p!ss with that quote. The fountain looks fabulous and so do you Abby now you are back.XX 💕

Yeah we got the whole song! 🎶 💃 I watched the intro twice. 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Enfin vous êtes de retour parmi nous

Hi. Yes, quote is too high FISH: I highly suggest you add some floating plants so your fish can hide when there's alot of sun (you'll find them at the fish store). Also, it helps keep the water clean. Cheers

Abby you are in solidarity with those that are destroying your host country France. I will give you free advice to keep politics off your vlog. Your subscribers will appreciate it and choose to continue viewing your content.

@kittykatty2898

11 күн бұрын

Abby seems to be unaware what is going on around her in France, not to mention the rest of Europe. Marie le Pen is a ray of hope for the real France to survive.

@Finn0892

10 күн бұрын

@@kittykatty2898Didn’t a large majority of voters come out to vote against little miss sunshine so she couldn’t gain power? Here’s some advice for you and the original commenter-mind your own business.

@pumpkinpiex

5 күн бұрын

@@Finn0892 Maccron lost on numbers to Le Pen, it was his aliance with the literal communists and Marxist party that barely dragged him over the line. Now they’re left with a party that can not agree on anything because it’s not united. France will not tollerate 4 years of this nonsense.

Look at chateau de la lacelle and see what they used for to clean their roof and hire a cherry picker and get Bruce or Thomas to replace the missing roof slates

Love the opening song.🙌🏻💃🏻🕺🏻. The fountain looks beautiful.

Interesting Love that you show the difference in countrys

What a pretty drive to your home. Great vlog❤

You need to start buying/making benches for sitting beneath the trees in the field.

@carriecunningham4677

11 күн бұрын

More brocante shopping pls!

Loved seeing Chloe greet you.

I was so excited to hear the theme song played in full ❤❤❤

Hoping for a better quote on your roof! Glad you’re back in France. Looked like Chloe missed her Momma.❤

when getting quotes for work do you find that you are discriminated against and overcharged for being a foreign homeowner?

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

Yes, sometimes. I often use Thomas as my negotiator and he's quite good at it!

I always love the greeting I get when I come home too.❤

Very interesting about the electoral 18:32

Chloe is so sweet , glad you are back , fountain is so pretty , my father has a koi pond and his Koi are 16 years old and are huge , cant wait till the next video, God Bless

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

Wow! 16 years!

Girl! Look how far you’ve come!😊

Good you had a safe journey

The far right party and the Macron party?? Gee, that comment certainly leaves nothing to the imagination.

@pumpkinpiex

12 күн бұрын

Anything right of centre is labeled “far right”.

Ask the local major to recommend a roofer !

Hello, Abby, it’s great to see you back in France, though I did enjoy your last couple of posts from the US. The fountain looks fantastic as does the field. Do you have landscaping plans for that area? I’m sure you know how fortunate you are to have people who continue working in your absence. The cottage floor looks to be coming along really well. If the chimney is unused, it might be easiest to remove it rather than repair it? I’ve a question about the shutters: how does one close them from within? Is there a tool of some sort to reach out and “grab” something on the shutter to pull it closed? Merci et à la prochaine!

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

Yes, they close from the inside. Most have a handle that you grab to pull them in and a hook to lock them. They also all have hooks on the outside to secure them in the open position. That gives me an idea for a vlog segment...😉

Chloe was really pleased to see you , it looked like she was saying, come and see the garden Mum ❤ It will be interesting to see how they lay the cottage floor. Cheeky roofer trying to charge all that money, some people have no morals.

Good luck with your card.

Welcome home to France….🥰 Adding the fish .. nice touch …. Comments about a screen and plants in fountain..:: helpful …! Roof … get more estimates. ! Ask around to get ideas from others about a fair cost ! Good luck 🥰

My heart goes out to France and their voting outcome. ❤❤❤. I would love to live in France but their government scares me.

Well I bet you’re glad to be back in France and out of the Seattle heat wave. ClaudiaSJI

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

Yes, a lucky escape! I have no doubt there will be one here soon enough!

@garyweybright3227

12 күн бұрын

@@chateauchronicles thanks,I wish you the best for the roof quote. ClaudiaSJI

Mercy its hot on the west coast! Too hot! Love the shoes happy feet are best! Get ball rolling cause its summer then Fr goes on vaca then Ger ... Brits try find space that works for you. Yea you voted!

As far as elections go, France seems to have it figured out..there no way to steal the paper votes! Electronically are where we have fraud. Also some ferns would look lovely around your beautiful fountain ❤

W elcome back, Abbey

Beautiful fountain

Im sure this question has been asked and answered, but how many acres does the Chateau sit on?

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

About 5, most of it wooded.

The idea of keeping fish in a fountain is all wrong-they need quiet water😢

So - I walked into a shop to pick up a bass guitar I had had refinished, and the guy behind the counter says, "OMG! When you walked in I thought you were a person whose KZread channel I watch all of the time!". So I looked you up. ;) Hello! I'd attach a photo if I knew how. If you are curious I'm fairly easy to find online or on facebook. I'm a musician in Florida. I'm sure some photos make us look more alike than others, but I see it ... a little. Anyway, I'll check out your channel! Have a great day! Elizabeth Roth

@chateauchronicles

6 күн бұрын

Haha! That's so cool! Wow!

You should have your French guy get the quotes. That's outrageous.

You can prevent algae growing in the fountain, by adding some water hyacinth. Just pull out the excess if it over crowds the fountain. It will provide cover for the fish and it makes great compost. Loved your new intro BTW 👍🏻

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

Great tip, thanks!

Perhaps the roofer was trying to get it done since most of France is on holiday in august- just a thought

You were wise to say "it's a no go" Abby. By all means get some more quotes and references. I'm a widow and I needed new fencing...got 3 quotes and went with the people had great references (not relatives) and it was almost half the cost of one of the quotes prior. The fence is still standing strong and it's been 3 years with no sign of it falling down...lol. I'm praying you get 'just the right person' to do this.

❤❤❤

Abbey: talk to Billy at "THE PETHERICKS" vlog. He worked on his slate roofs himself. replacing only what was needed for water sealing.....

@Tony-InLosAngeles

12 күн бұрын

For what? Is he coming over to fix the roof? Or teach her to fix it? Too bad she just miss buying the cherry picker from Adrian. It is an 8 hour drive though nearly 600 kilometers Awesome suggestion

@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

I've tried contacting the Pethericks to no avail. I did get a contact though from Rob at Chateau Griffraie, but they have cancelled 3 times!

@Tony-InLosAngeles

12 күн бұрын

@@chateauchronicles roofers are busy and hard to book and it’s a French thing! 🤷🏻‍♂️ And those are two names I thought I’d never see in the same sentence together as they are total opposites. 🫢 Jane has waited along time for her roofs both of them, but they did an excellent job of it.

@puckgroeneweg115

10 күн бұрын

That isn’t not only a French thing,

@Tony-InLosAngeles

10 күн бұрын

@@puckgroeneweg115 what?

Tired of Tedious Triggered KZread Algorithm clerks censoring your heartfelt, honest, thoughtful replies & comments? Me too. ❤️🙏

I love hearing the water falling in the fountain, which is very therapeutic. I understand that waterlilies do not thrive in moving water. Just check that out before investing. What happened to the other fish you released into the water near the cave?. The roofer is definitely a cowboy ( what's that in french?). Your strimmer hunk is doing a great job, It's going to be glorious.❤

@chateauchronicles

6 күн бұрын

Those other fish disappeared ☹️

Get rest and eventually you’ll find an honest roofer. ❤

All OURS lives are up on the air.

❤️🌺

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@chateauchronicles

12 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Are you considering putting in a few aquatic plants in your fountain? Something for your fish to hide under. I love the fountain !one day hope to have one in my garden.