again i think your dad has the best option. sacrifice that room to a sitting area. instead of creating a hallway.

@mariehoffman7542

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Careful that the metal feet of the dining room doesn't damage the wooden floor. Needs protection of some kind.

@jennifercampbell7698

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Yes, I prefer Robert’s option in preference to adding the hallway that impacts the 2 bedrooms. Also in case of fire guests may not be able to use the lift so more straight forward access to the stairs may be preferable. Love the new layout of the billiard table and new eating area. Also good idea to trial furniture arrangements and seating areas. Also the new location of Penelope’s apparatus is ideal. Perhaps some solar lights in the trees and around to light up nighttime performances? Congrats to Penelope on obtaining her work permit and visa! 👏🏻👏🏻🥳🥳🥰

@TowlerAdventures

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@@jennifercampbell7698 Night time performances ❤🎉 sound so amazing you could set such an amazing mood and with the ladies past work 🎥 experience they could make it look stunning

I like your dad's idea to turn that small bedroom by the stairs into a sitting room, that way you don't have to redesign three rooms to make an overly long hallway.

I am an 81 year old widow so youtube has become my solace. You all are my favorite and love when you publish a vlog! Love seeing into your lives and i get such pleasure watching you in your daily ordeal renovating and etc. I wish i was younger so I could come visit you. Wish you could publish more often as I get so excited to see that you have produced another vlog! Good luck Penelope and congrats on becoming an official employee!♥️♥️♥️♥️😘🏰

that closing shot, just beautiful, happy Penelope received her work permit, I was celebrating with you, thank-you for sharing this wonderful, magical place with us, as well as your family....

Absolutely brilliant to convert the room in the Toile du Jouy suite with egress to the stairs into a sitting area or accessible common space. The perfectly proportioned king room should be left untouched. Creating long walks into dark, narrow hallways where there aren’t any already seems counter intuitive. The bathroom and kitchenette can be redesigned for better functionality if you really want to maximize the suite. Can’t wait to see what you decide there.

I was overwhelmed by joy that came from knowing this beautiful place is in the right hands when I saw you repurposing spaces until the renovations can be done - the Billiard table to a larger room replaced by little tables at which people can gather. I also believe your decision to go through 2 more seasons As Is is very wise. The best renovations come when you have lived and worked in a place. Even better ideas will come to mind. You don’t have to be in a rush. She is beautiful as she is.

@evelynlobos1354

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That is why I will treat myself to a 3 night stay, I have not done anything for myself since 2011 since mum passed after 5 mths in hospital then I looked after dad who had alzhiemers, he passed away last week and his funeral is Saturday. I will go to Chile to visit the family first but will be planning my trip to Europe for April 2024.By then I am sure all the renovations will have done!

May i just say how beautiful the wisteria is and that every Chateau needs some?!

@evelynlobos1354

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Jasmine grows beautifully in summer and gives beautiful fragrance as do Freesias 🌹❤️❤️❤️

That was beautiful, good luck with your visa Penelope, looking forward to your new renovation, the little cafe room with the round dining tables looks precious, love all your episodes and thank you for sharing your lives with us, it means a lot.

@ladyofthechateau

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I love that you all are taking the time to sit with your decisions over the next season and not rushing into anything. It's so hard to predict how you'll use the space and what feels natural until you've actually been in operation. And even then, I'm sure your plans will adapt as Puy Vidal (hopefully!) finds success and maturity as a business. Congrats to Penelope on the work approval, and hopefully she will be back with you for good very soon! I didn't realize how much I missed seeing her in videos until she and your dad were back, but she truly brings such a positive and creative energy and I loved seeing Julia talk up her tech career accomplishments, haha. That's a good big sister!

Watching your family interact is wonderful ❤

@sandrabergquist1684

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Yes, they're so sweet to one another. Getting the visa is so important, and the time will go quickly. Bon voyage !

The women in this family are just gorgeous 💛

💕Just an idea PART TWO💕You could contact the organisers to have your chateau listed as luxury accommodation for the cyclists to stay in bringing you some extra money💕Or you could put an advertising board outside the chateau with your contact information💕

The Wisteria is so pretty! Happy Spring

Not having been blessed with a close knit birth family, I truly enjoy your interactions with each another. Sometimes, though, Bob seems a little overwhelmed by the energetic, feminine energy-I hope he allows himself enough solitude now and then. Thank you, as always, for your blogs as they give the viewers the sense that we are right there in the middle of all the activities. ❤️❤️

Every time I see another video you show yesterday another dreamy spot at the Chateau. I love how you changed the billiard room into a dinning room and it is such a smart move to just live these changes for awhile. Your references to the different stores in relation to California stores really helps - of course I thought the Boulanger was a big bakery…..day 135 of Duolingo French lessons.. Congratulations to the family with Penelope’s paperwork. That has to be a relief. Until next time!🚴‍♂️🚴🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♀️🚴🚴🚴🚴‍♀️🚴

The Wisteria Is Beautiful. What a Beautiful Place To Live in The Chateau. Enjoy your Weekend. Xx 😘😊

One would expect some eccentricity in a chateau. It’s part of the charm. Of course, safety is essential.

Wow! Looks awesome, yes on refinishing the floor. Just beautiful!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I’d rather have a fire escape chain ladder to escape out the window personally. But I’m sure the fire department wouldn’t agree.❤️. Love that a bike race goes by your place - so much fun for Pop. .. Congratulations Penelope!

@ladyofthechateau

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Hahaha😂

@juliacobb4355

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I was thinking that same thing about the window ladder. I mean the entire chateau won’t be engulfed before the alarm goes off. Plus I’d feel safer not navigating stairs everyone else was rushing down.

I love it!! When Penelope comes back it’s done! Family will be there without anymore things they have to get done to live in France! I also love that it seems your making more videos for us so, keep up the great work because there will be lots of KZreadrs cheering you on and I will be right up at the top of that list! Love you all❤️❤️❤️ 27:03

Awe the puppy even got excited. Congratulations 🎉

I have fallen completely in love with each and every one of you. Wishing you all the best of luck and happiness with your new life in the chateau! Lots of love from Canada 🇨🇦

As an fan of the Tour de France, I wish I could have been standing by the side of the road cheering for these riders! Watching the tour is one of the highlights of each summer for me.

@AtlantaGarden

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Same here!

My ex biked across the United States. After he returned his thigh muscles were like tree trunks. Many wonderful memories for him. I truly admire the skills of riding bikes.

Congratulations Penelope!!! I feel your sadness about leaving. What a lovely walk you took, the scenery, the church, simply beautiful! I tend to like your dad’s idea with turning the one bedroom into a sitting room with access to the staircase rather than sacrificing the integrity of the historic and beautiful large bedroom. When you eat outside, the setting is so French and wonderful, but when you eat outside with candle light under the old flowering wisteria, it is absolutely stunning! Another great video. Hugs!!! xx

I think what you guys are doing is beyond words. I lived on an island in the Caribbean for 13 years beginning when I was 21. I think everyone should experience another culture. And to do this with your whole family is SUCH a blessing!!! I also LOVE your chateau!!! From the first video of Stephanie showing it to you, I felt it was so much more beautiful and magical than ANY of the others shown on KZread. If I ever have the fortune to come to France, yours is the Chateau I would want to visit.

Hopefully everybody is understanding that dad’s life has completely changed. This is a big move for him. Acclimating himself is not going to be terribly easy. But he has his hand with him and his little baby chicks. You could see them around him so he is in control of his family. I don’t want to say Incontrol I want to say that he is happy that they are surrounding him. He has everything around him. That makes him happy. It’s just not familiar territory for him. Give him a break today you girls

Good luck with your Visa Penelope...safe travels! Love Roberts idea changing the bedroom into a sitting room. The wisteria is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing, your family is wonderful. Take really good care of each other, stay well! Lots of love Kathy x Canada 🌺🌺🌸🌸🌻🌻🌼🌼🌿🌿

How glorious is the Wisteria absolutely wonderful to be outside a bedroom. The scenery around your Chateau is breath taking I guess you pinch yourself everyday. All the best with your plans it will be major. As always love your videos and to close waving off Penelope so cute ❤🤗

I love how your Dad is so passionate about bike races and found his passion in your rural French corner ! L'Internationale du Vélo :)

Congratulations Penelope !!

So much to think about and do! It came to me when someone said there would be no light in the hall if it was created, you could put windows at the top since the ceilings are very high and they would let light through, without anyone able to see in the room. You all work so well together. Your Dad must be in heaven with the bike races. There must be clubs to join for him. Happy for Penelope's visa - that's good news.

@ladyofthechateau

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That’s definitely a great idea!

I've of course watched this like 10 times🤭gosh, the ending with you guys sitting outside at the candle lit table and the view of the Chateau with all windows lit up, so so very pretty 🕯️ 🌌 🕯️✨ And Carolina swinging on the aerial swing is just everything 🤭🪐💕💕 weeeeeee 😅 hahah you all are so much fun.

Nice to see that y'all are not afraid to try something new...hope it all comes together perfectly in the end!

Awesome Job. I saw it when Stephanie first looked at it. I gasped. No I thought. Way to much work. It’s coming along. Keep on going. So great. Totally amazed.❤❤🇺🇸🤓❤️

No mention of how Robert is handling retirement ? Congrats to Penelope on the work permit. Does Maruca EVER have a bad hair day ? I love seeing how all of you just live your daily lives. I don't need to see special events. Just watching all of you live happy lives makes me happy. Loved the drone shot at the end of the video. Thanks for sharing. My dog Bailey says woof. : )

Your videos leave me breathless. So beautiful. They make me long to return to France so badly that the closing shot brought tears to my eyes.

I love how Trubadour shared in the joyful moment of Penelope's Visa. I have decided I need a whiteboard wall in my kitchen, now that I have seen how it looks in your space. Skip the scratch pad, write on the wall. Loving this series, it is so inspiring to watch how you all work together so harmoniously to reach your goals. And may I say, your Mom is an absolutely stunning woman, I so admire her fashion sense which she seems to put together so effortlessly.

@evelynlobos1354

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I too love this show as the chateau is beautiful but I know the new changes will be amazing I love the maze in the garden is one of my favourites❤️ I love the French lifestyle❤️

You’ve gotten to be my favorite YT Channel. I love the family ! You each love and care for each other and work so well together. There’s not just one BOSS who pretty much takes over the channel. I hate your baby is having to come back to the US for her work Visa. Flights alone are ridiculous. Can’t wait to see your plans for renovations. Hopefully there will be a little hint next video🥰

I also think your dad has the best idea regarding turning the room to a sitting room. I would also put rugs under the metal tables and chairs to protect the floors. Congrats Penelope 🎊 🎉

Ladies, thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! I love how well you work together as a family. Dios bendiga su familia!!❤

@ladyofthechateau

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Muchas gracias!!!

Papa's idea for a sitting room that serves as also as a way to the stairs sounds great...and adding to his idea ...guests are there to experience a different way of life from a different time...let the corky be embraced....it is the " lady of the Chateau " way to take you into her journey...and the safety bit would still be there...lovely video again ❤

As a French teacher and consummate Francophile, this is probably the fifth or sixth chateau series I follow on KZread, but yours has class! The closing scene with Schubert’s Impromptu in G-flat; c’est magnifique! Looking forward to more content from you all!

@heliedecastanet1882

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I totally agree with you, dear Brent. I once wrote to our dear ladies (and to sir Robert ;-)) that they probably bought one of the finest châteaux we can see on KZread (along with Purnon, which is totally different, but you should have a look !). And they do a remarkable work with their videos !

Another beautiful vlog. I can't wait to hear your final decisions on the plans. That bycycle marathon is awesome. It was a nice quick tour of your place. I think I would be constantly changing furniture around. The chateau grounds are a dream. You are doung wonderful things there. Congrats to sweet sis. She will soon be back with her work visa. ❤

Your Dad has great ideas that are very practical and work the best, I think.

The new breakfast room with the mosaic tables looks so charming!

Looking forward to seeing whatever you have done .. how is the Spring Summer intake of the lucky guests going? I look forward to seeing The Chateau in Spring❤❤❤❤

What a lovely montage of all your family activities and decision-making processes. Huge decisions to have to make and I’m in awe of how all of you pitched in to move furniture, imagine and re-imagined how the rooms fit together. Sixteen bathrooms for sure!! Can’t wait to see how the architects’ 😊😊revisions look.

I love watching this channel for so many reasons, many of which are mentioned in other comments, but one that stands out for me is that the chateau is beautiful as is and not undergoing major renovations. Beautiful to look at now, not trying to imagine how it may look someday. I agree with what seems to be the majority that making a sitting room walkthrough is the best, least destructive option for adding egress to the stairs.

The wisteria is gorgeous. Love the outdoor lights and how they illuminate the chateau. Thanks so much for sharing.

Bonjour my Puy Vidal loves another day in the life it’s so lovely having Robert papa input to the reorganising rooms etc at the Chateau Maruca glowing with her love home🥰👌The dining area just lovely welcoming always alive with positive energy oooh that massage seat is blissful come on we’ve got shopping for appliances to do😍👌Congratulations Penelope approved in Paris off to the States just adorable and sad waving from the train won’t be long my love you’ll be back at Puy Vidal swinging gliding in the woods living your best life 💖🌟Have a fabulous weekend my darlings another wonderful video my weekend is smiling in New Zealand Amore enchante💖💖😘😘👌👌🌟🌟

The videography is always perfection. Every vlog you give us different and unexpected angles that capture our attention. The music is always a treat and placed perfectly with each clip. That's why I love this channel. You bring art and entertainment elegantly together. Thank you for sharing your chateau life. I'm looking forward to the next vlog.

@ladyofthechateau

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Dear Vivian, thank you for the lovely comment. We keep working to get better with every video 🥰 🤗 thanks for watching!

Love Love Loved this episode. You are hitting your stride as a team and it's so compelling!

@caro8721

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Thank you so much!!!!!!

Love your teamwork! Hoping Penelope's visa process is speedy and she's back in no time. The rooms are taking shape and looking great!

Such a beautiful family....

Yay❤❤❤❤❤new video❤❤❤❤I love seeing how new projects are going at the chateau❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Another beautiful episode, thank you. Yes, Pappa's idea is the best solution to the access issue for safety and aesthetics reasons. Please ask Stephanie about René the floor cleaning robot.. it would make that chore so much easier. Much love from South Africa.

It truly is amazing watching everyone work together. Love it 😊❤

Another wonderful video, thanks to you all. It's so nice to be included in the early stages of your renovation. I really enjoyed the scenes of the bike race event, and how great that it came right by the chateau! There is a similar race hosted by nature valley held very near to us here in the twin cities (MN) and it's very exciting. I think you will make the best decision as far as hallway vs sitting area, both would be fantastic. Though I'm a little biased toward the sitting area, given the additional function it provides.

Que gusto ver a tu papá encontrando soluciones que les permitan no solo ahorrar dinero, sino tiempo, lograr eficiencia y mantener la belleza y la originalidad del edificio. Que linda caminata por estos rinconcito cerca de casa. Y un agregar un pinino de francés, lindo. Merci, ja es li único que sé. Saludos.

Always enjoy your videos, a little bit of everything and keeping it real, always working together as a family.. great to see. The wisteria is beautiful... years ago I had a dead gumtree in the middle of my front lawn, about 3 meters high and covered in mauve wisteria, so many people asked the name of the "tree"! Sadly it was hit by lightening and was gone forever... just seeing yours brings back the memory of the wonderful fragrance. ❤🦘

The Whistleria looks incredible on your Chatueau walls . What ever the decisions of the hallway etc I'm sure it will be beneficial. I bet your Dad was Cycling 🚲 Heaven though 🥰

Wow look at that - over 24 thousand subscribers! Fantastic youtubers fascinating the wide world out there. We're ready for another vlog dear ladies and gentleman. Can't wait to see what you've been up to since we last heard from you. Wonder what plan is happening for alterations in the chateau, if Penelope is getting on ok with her work/visa permits and how your outdoor space is flowering. So many things to catch up on. Sending all best wishes for a lovely spring at Puy Vidal.

The Wisteria is just gorgeous.

Well done all!

All those room decisions. At least you are getting it sorted, between you. It will be great in the long run. Love your chateau. Regards.

Wow!!!!Great ideas!!! You guys are so good and design!!!!

I always SO enjoy catching up with things going on at the chateau! Cheers!

Totally agree with pengdubit. Your dad has the best option. It's the most coherent one for the chateau and the cheapest!

France is bike riding heaven, thanks for sharing, so many great places to go ride.

Just love you all ! I hope all goes well in New York for Penelope! And that she will be reunited with the family again soon ! I am in love with your Chateau, it’s so beautiful ! 🌸💕

What an ideal life. Living with your family in a beautiful chateau. Love the rooms I saw in this episode (and the grounds look beautiful, too). It made me smile when the dog stood up & joined in in the excitement.

Is it just me or your voice sounds so soothing.

Oh, no question! Dad had it right. Go through the sitting room and leave the big bedroom alone.

Have you guys decided to use your beautiful mother as the model for the lady of the Chateau? Everytime I look at her I think to myself about how beautiful and classy she looks. I think she would be perfect as the model!

@caro8721

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You are a wise woman with impecable taste!!!! Ha Ha ha 😂 much love Maruca of Puy Vidal

@paulacorreal1675

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I, too, agree that Maruca is a stunning beauty with impeccable taste and hopefully you won’t think me too prying if I ask what your ethnic background is…you have a slight oriental look with a Norwegian hint and it makes, in my opinion, a wonderful combination. Take it from me, who can only brag on having a European Peasant look; that I admire your natural unaffected beauty…loving your journey from PA, USA.

@caro8721

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I was born in Mexico City from Mexican mother and Honduran father. As far as Asian look it’s a weird mixture but non of it Asian. My father mostly European Spanish, Basque, French My mother Spanish, Italian and Indigenous Mexican Indian. Mix all together and you get me, but non of my sibling look like me. 😂

Such a calming place.😊❤

Oh my, the cyclists were amazing! Perhaps your Dad will find another cyclist in the area so that he can enjoy his passion with a friend! If you are not in a hurry, perhaps you could ask some of your chateau friends what their ideas are on the hallway. Love your channel, I’d love to see you more often!

I know this is so very very late but welcome home Robert. Its wonderful to see everyone together. Its so sad to see Penelope leave again...but even more excited to know that france said yes and now she can get her visa 🥳🥳🥳 huge congratulations to Penelope. Great news!! ❤❤ Also I think Robert's idea of using the room closest to the main stairwell more appropriate for guests to access the stairwell. It makes more sense especially in a (knock on wood) time of an emergency where guests have to evacuate quickly. Maybe it can be used as a guest lounge or even waiting or resting room or small library. You guys probably already know what you'll be doing but they're just small ideas 😊 i can't wait to see what you guys will do ❤❤❤❤

Congratulations on obtaining the work visa! Your arrangement and changes of rooms is fascinating and beautiful. Your detailed planning is a superb approach to visualization. I enjoyed the video as all of them. Blessings.

Love hearing your plans and meeting more of the crew!

Always a pleasure to watch your vlog. Converting the room into a sitting area and getting to the stairs through that room is the best option. Maybe the architect already proposed an alternate layout to move the entire corridor of that wing to the opposite side and have a direct connection with the circular stairs (still keeping a hallway to get to the elevator) With the revised corridor and reconfiguring all the rooms you may get a more efficient use of the space. This may be a long-term solution and related to the budget.

Thanks for another great video .. lots of activities , decision making , pondering , shopping , organizing, re- arranging , kitchen SOS , renovating at reasonable cost … but in the end and most important , you are all together and doing it as a family unit Most of all what a thrill to have a biking event pass through your Puy Vidal . ..for your Dad ( who looked like he’s really enjoying his retirement)

puy vidal is already a treasure, transformed with your visions and taste it will become a jewel….thanks for sharing, your vlogs are made wit love

So nice to have American translation for these stores you have in France. Ty

Everything thing you all do at the chateau, goes together,like a wink and a smile.. love watching your videos.. ♥️♥️

Spring is looking so beautiful 💗

Absolutely love watching your video's.

😢 sis leaving was a little sad. She’ll be back but still ❤

The wisteria is stunning! How wonderful that spring has arrived. ❤️

Oh my gosh that wisteria! Spectacular! 💕

Why am I waving goodbye to her on the train LOL.

Love, love, love everything about this project! Such a beautiful property, and I like the thoughtfulnesses and care you are putting into your modification plans ….. no hasty decisions! Do take care of that piano! And that wisteria….. wow!

Love how you all carefully analyse the many the options. Personally, your dads idea appears the wisest. It’s better to use that small room for access to the round staircase rather than destroy the elegant proportions of either of the other two bedrooms. Maybe you can reconfigure the bathroom access directly to the Toile bedroom when you upgrade the bathrooms. That way a guest in the Toile room can have privacy when using the bathroom but still have access to the kitchenette/small living room etc through the exisiting door.

Oh my gosh I missed u guys I'm glad to see u back ❤

Lovely video 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Have a safe trip Penelope see you when you get back this time it will be for good 💐💗

I always tune in for the beautiful chateau news and family BUT LOVE LOVE LOVE the cyclist racing!! Had no idea how fast they travel by a spectator. Love having your father’s viewpoints!

I do believe in most emergencies guest should not use elevator…the oven &!electric cooktop needs a dedicated line to circuit breaker without other electrical equipment using that circuit

Looking forward to your next vlog.

Wonderful vlog. What a beautiful life.