3rd Advent before Christmas - Advent Sundays at Chateau de Colombe - Journey to the Château, Ep. 158

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  • Patrick and Stuart continue their countdown until Christmas with another special episode for the third Sunday of Advent in 2023. They visit a large Marché de Noël (Christmas market) in the beautiful city of Bourges, France. The also do some additional holiday decorating at the chateau with candles in the windows, and Patrick showing how he makes a holiday floral arrangement with foliage from the chateau property.
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    Music:
    Christmas March, By David Renda
    from Fesliyan Studios
    The Night Before Christmas, By Steve Oxen
    from Fesliyan Studios
    Frosted Frenzy, By Steve Oxen
    from Fesliyan Studios
    Christmas Village, by Aaron Kenny
    from TH-cam Audio Library
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  • @cherylmcnair5594
    @cherylmcnair5594 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Its a real treat to see the French towns and villages you take us to, they are so traditional in their celebrations. I love your arrangement its very christmacy, and the amount of effort you put into it. See you Wednesday ❤😊👋

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you very much. The towns here are truly lovely to visit this time of year. See you Wednesday. Love from Colombe 🎄🎄🎄

    • @jennifercampbell7698
      @jennifercampbell7698 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, exactly my thoughts! I enjoy seeing the village celebrations too. And I LOVE your greenery display Patrick. Never apologise for your arrangements, they’re fantastic. And I’m glad you’re over your cold as well. Both you and Stuart look very festive in your outfits. 🎄🎄❤️❤️

  • @bwitched3810
    @bwitched3810 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Patrick and Stewart this was absolutely magical just watching the town and then you doing the centerpiece made my day. I hope you two have the best Christmas season. love as always

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you so much. It is quite a wonderful town. Glad you like the greenery. Wishing you a wonderful and magical Christmas 🎄💕🎄

  • @rochellenowik9875
    @rochellenowik9875 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    The Christmas market was adorable. I particularly loved the tiny tot roller coaster and the hanging garlands with blue balls blowing in the wind. Greenery is a lovely way to decorate. That holly is just beautiful.

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The rollercoaster was so cute and I too loved the blue lit decorations swaying in the wind. How pretty. Sending hugs and best wishes from Colombe 🎄💕🎄

  • @peterwhite9261
    @peterwhite9261 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The festival looked lovely. Those candles and the greenery are beautiful. I have a terrible cold. I am on antibiotics. It is not covid but could be RSV. The last thing I want is Christmas in the hospital.
    My next door neighbor was found collapsed in his yard yesterday by his 16 year old daughter. She called 911 and started CPR. The paramedics came and took over, but he didn't make it. He was a small man, but that never hindered him. He was always helping out neighbors. He didn't believe in doctors. His wife is a care aide in Long-term care. The police brought her home. I feel so bad for them. Sorry for my rant. You both helped perk me up with your video. Happy 3rd Sunday of Advent. ❤

  • @edwardulrich1515
    @edwardulrich1515 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Enjoyed the marche de Noël festival and the Christmas decorations at Château de Colombe. Stuart's candles and Patrick's greenery vase add a bit of pizazz in this bleak winter.

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much Edward. The chateau is now decorated and we do enjoy the festive atmosphere very much 🎄💖🎄

  • @inaboucher144
    @inaboucher144 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Stuart and Patrick thanks for taking us along on the Marche de Noel, very festive. Patrick I loved the organic arrangement. I never thought to include the ornaments or lights, I'm stealing that one. Also loved Embers cameo (and that you let us know which one of those beautiful faces is "supawvising" the job). See you in the next one, hugs to and stay well.

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We do enjoy these markets very much. Just festive and relaxed. I love to include the huge ornaments and lights…… makes it more sparkly. 😊. I was glad to have the help from Ember. 😂❤😂. She is a darling. 🎄💕🎄 love from Colombe

  • @leahtreck1083
    @leahtreck1083 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Aloha Patrick and Stuart, am on my 2nd. viewing of this video as I had to pause and stop and remember to breathe whilst the floral arrangement was being created on the 1st. viewing. The ornaments and guilded thingys and touch of light is beyond perfection.The classical music during that portion of the video is beyond, beyond perfection ♥️💚.

  • @rvaprep
    @rvaprep 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Bourges looks lovely and a fun outing. Ember looks adorable in the Burberry coat. A nice supervisor indeed. The greenery from your grounds are beautiful and festive in the entrance hall. Stuart, the lead in footage for Advent is well done. Great editing! Take care my friends, Ralph Rocchiccioli

    • @JourneytotheChateau
      @JourneytotheChateau  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! 🥰

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello Ralph. Bourges is quite a lovely city. Relaxed and with its buildings from the 12th to 17th century just lovely. Ember in the coat looks like a little person 😂😂😂. She is a joy. Glad you like Stuart’s editing and intro. He is so talented. Sending you love and the Christmas spirit 🎄💖🎄

  • @nancystich5863
    @nancystich5863 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I have been to Bourges after visiting family in Dijon - lovely ❤
    Between your musical choices Stuart and your beautiful floral arranging Patrick - wonderful way to close 3rd Sunday of advent - the Xmas ornaments and lights make a beautiful touch ❤❤❤🎄🎄🎄

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We love Bourges. So glad you joined us for the 3rd advent. Love from Colombe 🎄💕🎄

  • @carolesmith6620
    @carolesmith6620 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Happy Advent Patrick and Stuart thank you for taking us to the Christmas market and the foliage display take care and see you both soon 💕🌼🤗

  • @shoshabeal
    @shoshabeal 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I love the arrangement. The added gold touches really make it festive.

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much. Glad you like the added gold touches. I adore them. Hugs from Colombe 🎄💕🎄

  • @notquiteachateaudiy
    @notquiteachateaudiy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thank you so much for my big bunch of mistletoe and bows, really looking forward to Christmas Eve at the Chateau with you xxxx

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for being an amazing hostess. Have not even picked up my phone to thank you. Love from Us two. ❤❤❤

  • @shirleysmith5394
    @shirleysmith5394 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Patrick you are an artist. You do the most wonderful food and decor. Thx for your inspiration and give Ember a kiss for her help today.

  • @lemontart3219
    @lemontart3219 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    A delightful post today. Love the arrangements. Whomever chose the music - good job! 🎄

  • @karenmetcalf-pugh5
    @karenmetcalf-pugh5 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That little gnome peeking over the clock in the hall is priceless. I didn't think I'd like the idea of the ornaments in the greeny, but I have to admit, I liked the look. Especially the way the lights are reflected in the mirror.

  • @deirdrecerasa3932
    @deirdrecerasa3932 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The marche and the town are lovely. So many beautiful things in the shops as well as the delectable looking food. Love the arrangement of leaves, ornaments, lights and the lovely gold stalks. ❤

  • @penihavir1777
    @penihavir1777 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a fun (and delicious) Christmas market. ♥️
    How perfect that you have all the perfect Christmas greenery on your doorstep! Well, it’s probably a bit of a walk, or perhaps a hike, but no need to get in the car. 🙂 I call my yard chores “my free gym membership.” 😉
    A lovely entry bouquet. ♥️

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The market was delightful. ❤. It is a bit of a walk indeed but I clearly need the exercise 😂. Glad you enjoy the arrangement. Hugs from Colombe 🎄💕🎄

  • @connievanlewe7762
    @connievanlewe7762 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi sweeties. I love Christmas Markets. The Bourges Marché was really lovely. The blue guirlandes was beautiful and grand.
    Love the greenpiece you made. Now the hallway is cleared out you can see how grand it is. Hugs and kisses also for the furries.
    😘🥰😘❤️🐕

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much darling. The due decorations in the wind were fantastic. The hall finally looks like a hall again 😂. Love it. Very festive here. Hugs from Colombe ❤🎄💖

  • @stephaniegaromon3244
    @stephaniegaromon3244 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Dear Patrick and Stuart, thank you for sharing your visit to the magical village. If you weren’t already in the Christmas spirit that village was all spirit. Patrick, you created a beautiful centerpiece. Thank you for another wonderful video. ❤️

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The village was magical indeed and the old town is so festive. Glad you liked my Christmas foliage. I love how all of it makes the hall festive and inviting. ❤😊❤. 🎄💕🎄

  • @joanbeauregard9338
    @joanbeauregard9338 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love the music. Love it all! Thanks and Merry Christmas from Texas!

  • @Diane-ue5mt
    @Diane-ue5mt 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Your visit to the village was quite lovely. They did a great job decorating it. Loved the arrangement. It was glam🤣😂🤣🥂

  • @larryr.johnson3048
    @larryr.johnson3048 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Greenery arrangement is beautiful. And I am envious of your abundance of variegated holly! It is my absolute favorite.
    Johanna Maine USA

  • @ehpeachylove
    @ehpeachylove 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Patrick I love you floral arrangement on the entry way. And I have to say that variegated holly is beautiful.
    Happy 3rd Advent to you both. Loved your helper today. ❤❤❤

  • @sheilaosullivan3056
    @sheilaosullivan3056 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello Darlings, Bourges looks magnificent . The French towns and villages really make a great effort for Christmas with all those lovely lights and decorations ,artisan markets with crafts and produce.
    Looking at the weather Patrick, I think you’re going to be getting a lot of wear out of your wellington boots this year. ☔️⛈️lol.
    I love the candles in the windows it such a warm welcoming sight to see. Lovely music and editing again Stuart. Huge hugs to you darlings as always. X😘🇨🇮

  • @Stormy_Bay_Girl
    @Stormy_Bay_Girl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely video! Thank you for sharing. Patrick, try some Vicks on your chest, back, and the bottom of your feet. I can almost guarantee that you will feel better every morning afterwards.

  • @carolynewilliams1194
    @carolynewilliams1194 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your festive arrangements are glorious! I think the little lights make them a little bit more special. I love them! Do the dogs take it in turns to he a helper? Do you choose which one helps you? Or do they just pop in to see what you’re up to.? My Rocsi always likes to help me unload the tumble dryer. If a sock or something lands on her back she freezes until I take it off her. I sometimes do it deliberately because she does try to climb into the dryer, and a sock 🧦 n her back stops her from trying. She hadn’t caught on yet why I do it. Just a matter of time. 😂😂🎄❤️Merry Advent.

  • @catherinemtc7795
    @catherinemtc7795 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That Christmas Market was so pretty. Loved the red train. Ember was tooo cute and those Christmas balls were very pretty. Nice job with the arrangement.

  • @DownButNotOutYet
    @DownButNotOutYet 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good morning Patrick & Stuart, I so love the European towns/villages during the Festive Season. Their individual little huts with the most delicious and charming things available for the Christmas holidays. Not everybody has the time or maybe the talent to make their own, so there is always an alternative way and through that we can support somebody that has a financial need and this is perfect to support them. The chain car with the deer in front and the Santa figure at the back, with them flying through the air looks very real, how delightful it was to see. I just loved the greenery in the vase. Then you added the gold coloured grasses and beautiful bables, who would dare to criticize that? It would look so beautiful at night or even in the dusk light changing the ordinary to the extra-ordinary. So by the way, there is no such thing as bad taste, even what is kitch to us, is another person's delight. There is no room to criticise another person's taste!! For those people that always has negative expressions, I wish they would just be quiet or leave. I am cutting back on some vlogs as I just do not have the time to watch and read them all anymore. I find some boring, some not sufficient information, so it is in my power to decide what choice to make. Love Amber, so beautiful and love their winter coats. Not much work to be done outside, except gather a few things for ornamental use, try to watch Tom & Melissa on Come Sit at my Table, Tom just made a wonderful cider spicy drink, it looks so good, but I cannot make it as we don't have those ingredients here in S.Africa :( yet for the Northern Hemisphere you have so many choices. I am sure you will love the spicy apple cider. Happy days, all going well I will see you for the Wednesday episode. I loved the video as well as the music. Pat the hairy dogs and give them a hug and tell them I send them much love. Many blessings Elize

  • @johnalonzi8353
    @johnalonzi8353 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Happy Christmas and thank you for your lovely vlogs Kate ❤

  • @randydavis8021
    @randydavis8021 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Merry Christmas, love the candles in the Windows. Very festive with all the greenery

  • @tonifreeman-pt1rb
    @tonifreeman-pt1rb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love seeing how other countries decorate their homes for Christmas, thank you and Merry Christmas!

  • @normamurray4450
    @normamurray4450 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you for taking us with you to that gorgeous historic town guys...absolutely gorgeous and so Christmassy! Your foliage display is spot on Patrick...love the natural organic approach and with the ornaments poking out their heads amongst the lights.....lovely!

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much Norma. Bourges is truly quite wonderful. Very unique. Glad you like the foliage display. It was such fun to create. 🎄💕🎄

  • @fredbear72ify
    @fredbear72ify 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I loved your arrangement Patrick sort of thing I do myself can't do it until the last minute though as being summer here the leaves dry out quickly.

  • @corrieb21
    @corrieb21 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looking most beautiful and luxurious!❤

  • @barryjeter9976
    @barryjeter9976 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    OMG! You have variegated Holly!

  • @valariebresee4450
    @valariebresee4450 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    l like it ur so lucky to have them in ur yard here in Ottawa they are expenive love the Christmas bulbs

  • @boessheila50
    @boessheila50 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ohmy. PATRICK AND STUART. I REALLY LOVED THAT HISTORIC TOWN CHRISTMAS MARKET💗with the Carasel+ 🎡Ferris Wheel. Very nice not too many ppl. Very lovely.❤
    PATRICK, UR SO CREATIVE MAKING A LIVE CHRISTMAS GREENERY 🌾🪴🌱SIDE TABLE BOUQUET. NICE EXTRA DRESSINGS WITH THOSE
    SWEET GLASS BULBS. AND UR LIL 🐕‍🦺SUPERVISOR. Ember with her coat on. So cute❤

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so very much Sheila. The town is lovely indeed, and the markets….. Relaxing. Huge hugs from us at Colombe and Ember of course 🎄💕🎄

  • @chrissy8883
    @chrissy8883 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ohhh I missed the live!!!! You came on before Escape 😩It’s early here, sorry I missed it but I’ll watch now!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you sweetie. ❤❤❤. Love you and it is always a treat to have you in the live chat. 🎄💖🎄

  • @dotwillcoxson5352
    @dotwillcoxson5352 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love your decorations. You are both so talented.

  • @wyyeti4004
    @wyyeti4004 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello from Wyoming. Computer/TH-cam(?) difficulties have had me unsubscribed and subscribed…off and on. Finally able to come out of lurking and say “Hello” & catch up. Kindest regards and best wishes for lively & lovely holidays. 🎄😊

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welcome back 😊❤😊. I sometimes have these issues too….. 😮. Glad you are catching up and like the activities here. Huge hugs and thank you for your kindness from Colombe 🎄💕🎄

  • @JetteBell-cs6nb
    @JetteBell-cs6nb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a wonderful Christmas market in Bourges. Christmas in Europe is magical. I still miss it. I hope Steuart is enjoying his time in the US. Patrick, I loved you arrangement♥️🌲

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much. I missed the European markets too in my 22 years in the US and before that in South Africa. Glad you liked the bouquet. Hugs and love from Colombe 🎄💕🎄

  • @rosemariedeschenes7013
    @rosemariedeschenes7013 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the French villages decorations and Christmas markets. :Your decorations are beautiful as well along with your supervisor. The music choices are so festive. Love it ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so very much 🎄💕🎄. Glad we have the supervisors. Sending you hugs ❤

  • @Rebecca-dm5ul
    @Rebecca-dm5ul 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Absolutely love the candles in the windows. Patrick your chosing the greenery was interesting. You looked so thoughtful. Lol evil foliage. Your end result was lovely.

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much Rebecca. 🎄💕🎄. The candles really make the chateau a magical place. Glad you like the foliage bouquet. Gives the hall a natural touch. Love and hugs from us at Colombe ❤🎄🥂

  • @kathyeyesopen4078
    @kathyeyesopen4078 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely! The lights in all the windows, the wreath on the door. Stuart’s music & photography. Absolutely Love your arrangement. I actually think I will go out and have my husband cut some greens. We have very pretty ivy with little hard red berries. I really like the lights and sparkly balls in it too. So artistic Patrick. Love to you both. ❤❤❤

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Kathy. It is so festive. Right now we have thick fog around the chateau. Spooky and interesting. Hope you enjoy making your arrangement. Love it. Hugs hugs 🎄💖🎄

  • @cliffhorman6846
    @cliffhorman6846 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved the little town, always so beautiful & charming, as are the decorations. Loved the white tinsel with the blue baubles, simple yet very eye catching. Loved the greenery display as well... 🎅😘😘🎄

  • @gloriageddes5421
    @gloriageddes5421 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I liked the Christmas village tour. The lights, that bring out that holiday feeling. Your arrangement turned out nice. Very festive. Wasn't too sure when you started. 😕 😆 😉 ❤️

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Christmas markets here are so relaxed. We love them. I know, the arrangements for Christmas look interesting and then the decorations are added and it is a little magical gem that even glows in the dark. 🎄😂💖. Love you

  • @jillphillips3227
    @jillphillips3227 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a beautiful town Bourges is! So fun to see the Christmas Markets......all the food looks SO good! That was a treat! The greenery gathered for the arrangement in the entry way.....stunning and what fun to gather it all from your own property! Charming and I love the baubles and blingy things that you added! Very pretty and very simple! Cheers!

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Jill. Glad you like the markets and our principal city of Bourges. The arrangements I make usually are simple and effective in the sense that everyone can crate them and they give a bit of cheer. Huge hugs 🎄💕🎄

  • @tardismole
    @tardismole 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mery Christmas, Patrick and Stewart and to my co-viewers. Or, as we say here in Wales, Nadolig LLawen.

  • @susanamann1806
    @susanamann1806 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ember was a great help and has great taste. Good job.

  • @Al-cd2bk
    @Al-cd2bk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a beautiful zchristmas market . 😊

  • @elizabethheatley22
    @elizabethheatley22 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the green arrangement Patrick. I did several this year too, although as a city dweller, I had to buy mine. I was quite shocked at how expensive they were but hey it’s Christmas!

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Elizabeth. I know, having lived in Chicago, how expensive the greenery is. 😮😮😮. But you re right……. Enjoy your creations and be merry 🎄💕🎄. Love from Colombe

  • @alcloud4265
    @alcloud4265 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    European Christmas markets are so beautiful, we have nothing like it here in Iowa. Loved your arrangement Patrick, have never seen a holly bush.

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I did miss the European Christmas markets in my 22 years in the USA. We had holy bushes in Illinois. The one we have here is variegated. Normally they are just green. Thank you 🎄💖🎄

  • @BruceKasl
    @BruceKasl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Marche de Noel looked delightful. I was in Germany last year in December, and the Christmas markets there were sooooo crowded I couldn't enjoy them. But i was told that last year was the first time the markets were opened since Covid lockdowns, so perhaps more people came out to see them. The greenery bouquet in your foyer looks wonderful!

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. I am with you. The Christmas market in Chicago was always packed and not enjoyable. Here things are more relaxed. The market in Hamburg is along multiple streets and around the old churches. Far less crowded than the famous southern German ones. Tha, you like the bouquet. Hugs 🎄💕🎄

  • @tomkuzma239
    @tomkuzma239 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Happy 3rd Advent from Port Washington, Wisconsin.

  • @aprillanders8018
    @aprillanders8018 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your vase you put together is just beautiful!! Just love your beautiful decorations!! Lots of love from Tennessee!

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much April. So glad you like the way we decorated this year. Love and hugs from us at Colombe 🎄💖🎄

  • @meankitty1333
    @meankitty1333 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful markets ❤ some of my best Christmas memories were visiting Heidelberg Germany during the Christmas season and attending the markets ❤ takes me back ❤❤❤

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Heidelberg has a wonderful market in the old town. Gorgeous. My cousins are there now with the family. Huge hugs 🎄💖🎄

  • @TheCrowsNest1950
    @TheCrowsNest1950 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Patrick and Stuart, It's great to have the Noel marked in Borgues so close to home, unfortunately, we have nothing that close to us. The decorations in the entry differ from season to season and year to year, but they show the love that you both have and the resources you can draw on putting the finishing touches in place for the holiday season. Merry Christmas, Mark & Scott

  • @pamelapeel4893
    @pamelapeel4893 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Merry Christmas guys ❤ your decorations looks beautiful 🥳🍾🎉

  • @amysimpson646
    @amysimpson646 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just now watching. One almost expects Belle to come walking around the corner reading a book and trying to avoid Gaston.

  • @AvaT42
    @AvaT42 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I enjoyed this whole video. I love the little villages in France they are so pretty. The Christmas market was wonderful, I would love to be there.

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It is really lovely here in the advent season. So glad you enjoyed the video 👍🏻😘👍🏻. My guess it that you’d love it here. Hugs from Colombe ❤❤❤

  • @jaimeflowersashley9380
    @jaimeflowersashley9380 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Patrick, our taste is very similar! I love layering and making things, in my eyes, truly special. Hats off to you!

  • @barryjeter9976
    @barryjeter9976 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    FABULOUS, love the candles in the windows.

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much. It is quite magical. I went to look at it just an hour ago. 🎄💕🎄

  • @pamkullman8839
    @pamkullman8839 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So many festive fun things at the Christmas market! I love the candles in the chateau’s windows! Your foraged arrangement turned out looking nice! I like things not so formal and the flocked tree with the red ornaments is cute!

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Pam. The markets are truly enjoyable. The candles and greenery arrangement add such cheer to the chateau. Love from Colombe 🎄💕🎄

  • @jackieboudreaux6339
    @jackieboudreaux6339 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Christmas village is so adorable

  • @rosa-f4865
    @rosa-f4865 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely intro Stuart and lovely to see you wearing a Royal Stuart scarf Patrick. Love the markets you take us to. Love to all of you Xxxx

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Rosa. Stuart does such a lovely job. And I borrowed that scarf from Stuart….. It was a Christmas gift many years ago. ❤😊❤. Love you you and your loved ones. 🎄💖🎄

  • @dancub1
    @dancub1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The horrible foliage you don't want to know the name of is called Butcher's Broom ( Ruscus aculeatus) in the UK 😀

  • @arsinlupin5628
    @arsinlupin5628 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    🎄 Magical vlog edition ✨️ ❤✨️

  • @helenguilbeault1197
    @helenguilbeault1197 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such a beautiful arrangement. Thank you for another lovely vlog.

  • @joyabell4420
    @joyabell4420 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a lovely place Bourges is, cannot wait to visit next year. I like your taste, it's nice to bring in the greenery from the garden and add a little colour to the occasion.

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bourges is really wonderful. And a relaxed town. The greenery from the garden is a joy and a bit of bling…… instant elegance 🎄💕🎄 Hugs from Colombe

  • @sprivate1333
    @sprivate1333 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i love how the French decorate their streets and shoppes for Christmas. Thanks for taking us along

  • @susanspeece2987
    @susanspeece2987 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Patrick, that is so inspiring. I would never have thought of a display like that in a vase. I might give it a try.

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope you like it. It is so satisfying that I can move it wherever I want it to be. Have fun with your arrangement. Hugs 💕🎄💕

  • @marthalikens482
    @marthalikens482 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm so excited! Wish I had Some of Your Fig Preserves!

  • @teepeeX
    @teepeeX 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the xmas market. You lucky to have holly and all the greenery to make arrangements, just gorgeous

  • @nicholasfryee7867
    @nicholasfryee7867 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful arrangements One of the joys is to see other people's ideas and one can get inspiration I use something similar many years ago for my wall sconces and using ribbon bows
    Kind regards Nicholas 🎉❤

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree with you Nicholas. I love to see what others are doing so I can get inspired. Ribbon bows are just pretty. Thank you so much 🎄💕🎄

  • @rosieibarra2140
    @rosieibarra2140 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a great idea for a Christmas arrangement! I love that no flowers were used but ornaments instead. Doing it next year.

  • @y.lelivelt2619
    @y.lelivelt2619 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Have a nice week in the USA Stuart.

  • @gnarbeljo8980
    @gnarbeljo8980 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Happy 3rd Advent! ❤

  • @clivecarser7356
    @clivecarser7356 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How wonderful to have all the evergreens growing at your chateau .i saw mistletoe in a local shop recently for the first time in years !!!

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is wonderful to walk around and have everything for the arrangements in the back garden. Mistletoe is growing here in abundance but I have not seen it in the stores in the Midwest. 🎄👍🏻🎄

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes6741 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loving the flowers! Thank you for the video!

  • @randydavis8021
    @randydavis8021 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Merry Christmas, Ember

  • @crae3422
    @crae3422 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I rather like your arrangement. It's a decorated woodland in a vase. :) Love how the cities and towns of France have Marche de Noels. The one is Bourges is beautiful. How far is Bourges from you?
    If I was younger with more money I'd be living in France. Deeply appreciate you sharing your part of it with us.

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much. I love the simple foliage arrangements with some bling 😊😂😊. Bourges center is a 30 minute drive. Easy to reach and always easy parking 🎉❤🎉. We are glad you are joining us. Love, hugs and Christmas spirit for you 🎄💕🎄

    • @crae3422
      @crae3422 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Love, hugs, gentle scritches for the pups, and Holiday Blessings to you both.

  • @staciamartin923
    @staciamartin923 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely ! Stuart have a safe trip !Patrick the decoration are very tasteful and creative!

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you you two. Hope all is well and you both are enjoying the season. 💕🎄💕. Love from Colombe ❤

  • @dianegraydon1143
    @dianegraydon1143 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh..I loved the village ...how sweet was this....your greenery was lovely...worth your effort to go get them, and absolutely a little lights ...it was interesting watching somebody else's creative thoughts turn into a beautiful display...Bravo

    • @JourneytotheChateau
      @JourneytotheChateau  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much 😊

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much Diane. How very kind of you. I love to watch other people being creative. Always gives me ideas. Hugs from Colombe 🎄💖🎄

  • @calmitchell85
    @calmitchell85 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved this festive video especially your arrangement now inspired to go and forage in my garden and attempt to do one will wait to add ornaments will be in sale soon!

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’d love to hear how it turns out and indeed….. wait for the sales. We do too ❤😊❤ 💕🎄💕. Love from Colombe

  • @annettesharrock1236
    @annettesharrock1236 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved the town you visited Patrick and Stuart, Patrick you just know how to spruce up anything that needs a bit of decorations added . Well done you two, Loved watching as the norm . Chin chin🍹xx🎄🎄

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Salute darling. Thank you so much. Bourges is quite a lovely city. And relaxed. Hugs and fun to you 🎄💖🎄

    • @annettesharrock1236
      @annettesharrock1236 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 🥰🥰🥰

  • @turawolfe2841
    @turawolfe2841 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I loved seeing the village ready for Christmas! Such a pretty decoration you made for the entry hall! Oh, the helper is cute in his coat!! See you Wednesday!! Merry! Merry!

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Merry Merry to you Tura. The village is really wonderfully decorated. 🎄💖🎄. Glad you like that little arrangement I made. 😊. Isn’t the little helper adorable? She loves her coat. She is the only one though 😂🎄😂. Hugs 💖

  • @Lynettewerner
    @Lynettewerner 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a beautiful village, thank you for taking us!🎄

  • @lisaakinlabi
    @lisaakinlabi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The French Christmas markets are so nice. We have nothing like them. We have the odd church sale where you can buy hand made items and maybe some baking. Natural decor is very nice for the holidays and to be able to get foliage from your own property is even better. Even the lethal branches. LOL 😅 Have a great week ahead.

    • @JourneytotheChateau
      @JourneytotheChateau  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      💕💕😘😘

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much Lisa. I missed the markets while living in the US. It was great to being able to walk out and gather wonderful foliage. Even lethal ones. 😂😂😂. Love from Colombe 🎄💕🎄

  • @lindefraser9148
    @lindefraser9148 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I most certainly enjoy, like and subscribed to every vlog you post. Have a wonderful holiday season!

  • @tjsmith2748
    @tjsmith2748 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awsom

  • @kimkjos2361
    @kimkjos2361 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looks festive..❤

  • @janescott4574
    @janescott4574 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When you say that it’s all a matter of taste, mine must be the same as yours as I love everything you do!

  • @sylviastead9970
    @sylviastead9970 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely ❤

  • @johnwollschlager9827
    @johnwollschlager9827 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The introduction and tour of the Christkindlesmarkt has captivating videography. Well done, you both.

    • @JourneytotheChateau
      @JourneytotheChateau  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much 😊

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so very much. The videos are all Stuart’s amazing work 🎄💖🎄

    • @johnwollschlager9827
      @johnwollschlager9827 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Don't know what either of you think of "Hallmark" Christmas movies but I enjoy the videograpy.
      . Stuart''s work is as has the same professional look

  • @charc9009
    @charc9009 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Merriest of Christmases to all of you!!🌲🌲

  • @paulaciaverelli4920
    @paulaciaverelli4920 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely ☺️ 🌟 💫

  • @jaysonbelyea8981
    @jaysonbelyea8981 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely as always. ❤ Merry Jingle Jingles!

  • @johanrahan3189
    @johanrahan3189 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You cant beat real foliage there is nothing quite like it x

  • @margaretglaser6227
    @margaretglaser6227 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    gosh everything is so prettty where i live in France it is not so fancy lol

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🎄😂🎄. We have some villages that are pretty boring too. 😂. Huge hugs 🎄🌲🎄

  • @peter_bazinet
    @peter_bazinet 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I need to get some of those battery operated tapers as well. I almost burned the house down once. I ruined an antique sideboard, but luckily, we had it restored.

    • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452
      @patrickjourneytothechateau9452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This candles are wonderful. And they flicker like the real thing. ❤❤❤. I know what you mean by almost burning the house down. 😊😮😊. Me too . Hugs 💕🎄💕

    • @peter_bazinet
      @peter_bazinet 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Oh no, maybe we're related.