THE MYSTERY OF THE CHATEAU'S MISSING LAKE!!!
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- This week I finally answer a question that many of you have asked me - why has the Chateau de Lalande's beautiful lake disappeared?
The loss of the lake is something that has upset me very much, and I didn't make this video before because I found it too difficult to talk about it. But, because of the overwhelming support that I receive from all of you, I'm feeling strong enough to face up to the problem and to fight to get the chateau's ancient lake back!
This is a huge step for me, and I want to thank everyone who watches this vlog for your incredible emotional support, and a huge thank you to all of you who have become Patrons of the Chateau de Lalande. I only launched our Patreon page 1 week ago and we already have over 100 patrons! Because of you I'll be able to commission a survey (costing several thousand euros), which is the first step in getting the lake back. YAY! It looks as though the dream of getting our lake back looks as though it could become a reality. On behalf of this beautiful chateau that will flourish because of you, thank you!!!
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I would hire a lawyer and sue that water dept for fraud. Terrible people. They should pay the full price to reinstate the lake. I wish you good luck.
Thank you!
@@TheChateauDiaries That was what I was thinking... I wonder if you can sue them! I know it would be a pain, but you would have a new pond/lake! Talk about getting more subscribers watching the journey! Knowing me I'd shut the gate and fill it back up, take pictures and send it to them!! :) Good luck!!
The lady of the lake
Problem is evidence of what they said. As it was so long ago there is unlikely to be any written evidence and given that they most likely gave just a verbal threat as well. It might be worth contacting other lake owners to see what happened with them. If only verbal, evidence from a number of people would strengthen the allegations. Quite maddening at the injustice.
Good idea.
Perhaps you can start a GoFund me type campaign to bring the Lake back. I would certainly donate to this. Just to bring the beauty back.
Me too I would definitely do that also.
great idea!
It would work so much quicker. Which your followers want too!
I'm in. 😄
Absolutely , I'd donate as well👍
I would metal detect that lake, never know what treasures were thrown/lost in the lake 😱😍
Great idea Wow- 😍
Good idea :D
Yes! That'd be a fantastic video!
They could collaborate with a metal detecting channel. That would be wonderful.
Wouldn’t surprise me if somebody’s already been at that already. Maybe, that’s what’s really behind the water shenanigans.
You might want to have a metal detector swing over the areas where people frequented. You just might find historical items just off shore in the soil.
Pleeeeeease, invest in a metal detector, and whilst the lake is dry go over the whole thing, and all the lands over the years. You will find some amazing treasures I’m sure
Louise weezy , I totally agree ! People throw “stuff” in lakes, .. to hide it. Or simply, make it disappear.
Yes!!! I only saw this vid now. You will find amazing items under the soil. It will be a piece of history in your hand!
And another woman will fight for Lalande - it’s both poetic and inspiring.
if you were damaging the land or gutting is he house of its history it would be different, but I see you as saving the history and celebrating the culture.
Julie Hinkel well said. Help the lady of the lake 💛
I hope your lake returns soon - and those officials set sail upon it in a suitably leaky boat!
😂😂😂 It was only a metre deep, but that would be a pleasant sight!
I agree!
Oh my god how wonderful to see that and to hear the determination in your voice that you are finding the strength to take it on board, well done, you are amazing and everyone will be 100% behind you and the journey , I dreamt of seeing the mill house since it would played such an integral part in the workings of Lalande and the bread to feed everybody, the woods and streams are magical, pure joyful magic and I resolve I shall visit one day, congratulations dear girl x
Remember to watch the adverts everybody and support the channel 💜💜💜
Sarah Burton Interesting, I did not know watching the ads helped the channel. Thank you for the info.
I discovered that in order for the TH-camr to get paid for the video to watch the ads instead of skipping them. I let the ads run now.
Yes a lot of us start the video then go and put the kettle on or prepare a glass of wine...
I understand that it’s not the best way to relax and enjoy a good show... in some occasions I think you can forgive yourself for skipping 🧡🌸👍🏻
I feel outrage with you about the lake! Glad I’m a patron.
Thank you so, so much! We’ll find a way to solve this 🙌
Susan R Stephanie. The lady of the lake 💛
Don’t beat yourself up, we all have been taken advantage of by government officials. At least one thing Has come of this is that you have learned, no one will take advantage of you again. ❤️🇨🇦 How lovely your property is 🌺🌺☀️
Absolutely stunning, can't wait to see the lake back to it's former glory. There is nothing better than the sound of birds, water & the breeze in the trees. Xxx❤️🇬🇧😍
Love the walk around the lake! I was wondering if there was an old mill on your property that could be used to produce electricity. I grew up on a farm with hydroelectric power. My father had 3 water turbines (use depending on water volume) to heat the house and provide all the hot water. It was something that he was very passionate and incredibly knowledgeable about. So much so that he started a waterwheel and turbine users association with members all over Ireland.
I'm sure that there would be some sort of EU grant for renewable energy that you could apply for. However getting your beautiful lake back to it's former glory is of greater priority and I have no doubt that you will achieve this!!
Keep fighting and don't let the b*****ds get you down!!
Would be interesting if you could run part of the chateau on hydroelectric power. Perhaps there are grants available to do this. It could - in the long run- make rural French areas less expensive to conserve. Have someone from a University that deals with energy and land research come out to advise you on their ideas. Research which would be most receptive to you. Also check with the EU to see what grants they might have for you. Find someone with some power to do this so they don’t mess with you in the future. My old neighborhood has sprouted lots of solar panels because of New York tax incentives. If there isn’t something on the books in France or the EU perhaps a group of landowners can do this together to benefit all.
I do need to spend time looking into this properly
The best person to ask how to do that is dick strawbridge he did that when he had a farm house in the uk 🇬🇧
There needs to be a good flow and a good drop in the stream for that. I believe Hydro Power is not at all viable here, unfortunately.
That little stream cannot power anything.
Edit: Except a mill apparently, lol.
the tessellater there are water turbines that will operate very efficiently with only a couple of meters drop but as things are now it seems unlikely it would be allowed. I do hope she gets her lake back
Yep she means business she has her beret on.
It would be beautiful to also restore the mill and open a cafe and bakery!
Wow, that would be amazing!
do you have a spare half a million Euros?
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She should rent that property out when it has been restored... another income stream...
I’m so pleased to hear your enthusiasm about the lake,you need to have a huge open day to raise money to start the work on your lake,I’m sure everyone of your fans wishes your every success in getting the lake restored to its former glory x
Love how passionate you are in restoring the lake back! Yours is definitely a unique story here in France. Loved knowing that you are receiving support through Patrons!
I’m looking forward to the Lalande photo - I plan to frame it and make it a part of my faux chateaux (i.e., my apartment).
Michael Potts is working on it as we speak!
The Chateau Diaries awesome!!
Oh, thank you, Stephanie, for this Sunday walk in the woods! I feel blessed that I am helping, in my small way, to restore this magical place.
Thank you so much! 💛
I am a bit of an ostrich myself. I need to change my ways and deal with things properly that are bothering me. Don't worry, Stephanie. We all make mistakes and there is a way out. I hope you can sue them.
Yes, you would think what they did would be illegal. But you are so determined I am sure the lake will be back before too long. Wishing you much luck.
Thank you Stephanie for the tour of the woods/grounds/lake..I was totally mesmerized. I was wondering if on such a huge property were there burial grounds somewhere? how was that done so many, many years ago? I love your ideas and I would love to volunteer. I am totally captivated each time I watch a series. I know things are working for you-as you have such magical manifesting ideas and a really loving heart.
Thank you Stephanie for sharing the struggle & injustice you’ve experienced re your beautiful lake. The entire ecosystem there has been altered! Sending strength to you, Lady of the Lake of Lalande💙
I am so happy for you and LaLande that Patreon is doing well ! I hate that they used a scare tactic on you! Shame on them! Your forest is wonderful, my kind of place to take a vacation and hopefully very soon your lake will be back! I have full confidence you will succeed! xxx
This is my new happy place on youtube. I like old places, gardens and restorations but what made your channel extra special is your zest and passion. You were giddy when you described the moss covered rocks. The pleasure of simple things:)
I am fan of your channel and I also happen to be a policy maker at the European Commission. I can’t help myself but to say that its truly distressing to hear that a meaningful regulatory work gets misinterpreted by the local authorities to the extended that you have experienced.
I wish you all the strength and optimism on your restoration journey! And I am looking forward to see the Chateu Lalande back at its former glory!
I think I would have collapsed having been presented with that shocking news, Stephanie. I can't imagine the sleepless nights you would have had hearing that you
had to drain the lake or receive a fine. Thank goodness you did your homework. I'm pleased your are feeling considerably more optimistic. I'm delighted that you
are going to salvage the boathouse. Great having the stream on your property. I love the sound of running water. The possibilities for picnics on the property are
endless. Thanks for including us on the tour.
Darryl
What a glorious place you live in; you must feel truly blessed to be the one with your team of trusty friends to be able to restore this back to how it should be. Magnificent well done Stephanie xx
Lake restoration holidays, digger driving ,dumper driving , mud mud glorious mud would be great, where do I sign up.😂
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New to your channel and so happy for you!!! I can only imagine how devastating this has been for you. Then, the overflowing love and support that has grown around you to lift your spirit and dreams for La Lande! Bless your heart!
Wish I could come help get all of the invasive plants off your property. Especially the ivy, sucking the life from your trees. I'm sure you will have all the help you need as things move forward.
Keep being brave, lady! I realize that a lot of life has happened since this video and I'm a bit late to the game. Much love.
You've got this!
Now I am visiting The Chateau in June for the Photo de Femmes Festival Weekend and I am now a Patreon and also look forward to volunteering too. Plus I am also looking forward to help support a fund to reestablish the Lake! Now I’m able to truly live vicariously through all of the beautiful people of Leland’s!!! Thank you Stephanie for sharing your life with all of us who admire and dream of living in your dream world. Thank you for sharing and letting us be a part of your dream.
You’re definitely one of us, Angela! I’m so excited to meet you at the Photos de Femmes weekend!
I enjoyed our stroll around the lake, this week, and I am convinced that you will manage to put right this terrible wrong - the Lake at Lalande will flourish once again. I am also thrilled that the patreon page is doing so well... it is wonderful to feel a part of the movement to restore the chateau.
Thank you so much!
With the lake back your woods will become thick and strong again. As well your wildlife will thrive.
Congratulation and God speed on all of your projects. You are doing such a great job.
Oh Stephanie 💔 I truly pray that the Lake is filled and flourishing in its former state once again. May you have favour and speedy assistance in this endeavor. Looking forward to seeing that vlog. Beautiful blessings Mandy 👑SA
My imagination of the beauty of the lake and chapel, in my mind, does not do it justice. Oh Stephanie, you are so lucky to live in the beauty that surrounds you! I am so happy for you! Once again thank you for your beautiful descriptions of the very special chateau. I so wish I would be here to see the lake, but I am fascinated with the chapel renovation , praying I will see some of it resurrected!
The chapel restoration is due to start next month! The restorer is finishing work on another church at the moment, and we’re next!
@@TheChateauDiaries I know, you mentioned that but I am the one who is dying in Hospice and most likely will miss the beautiful restoration. I would love to see it finished. I am happy to be a part of your wonderful parties, laughter and happiness. I so look forward to the vlogs. Thank you so much for all of your hard work.
seems like france is as breaucratic and sneaky to do that to a lone woman and it was a lie as well.
Lovley woods, streams, wetland, rocks, moss and lots of fairy things❣️
Always look forward to your videos! Thank you!!!❤️👍😘💋
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Amazing news! Congratulations! I really hope you get the lake back soon 😃 And maybe you should see a lawyer about that water dept....
Well done Stephanie courage avec la bureaucracies Française
This was the best one yet, full of beauty and inspiration. It will be done, for it is meant to be.
A Peaceable Kingdom believe 💙
Yes. . . it provides the viewer with another unfolding layer highlighting the property as well as the history.
So so so beautiful. Do'nt give up, it will beyond magical when restored. You are such a very special person. Love and all blessings from South Africa.xxx
You might also want to do a sky veiw with a drone for court proceedings to get a birdseye veiw of the beautiful property
I too had my probs with the powers that be in respect of my own lakes. But never go to law - they have unlimited funds. I just metaphorically bowed to them and went on ahead with my plans to bring back the lakes to what Capability Brown had laid out in the 18th centrury. Today they are used for fishing etc etc. By doing everything oneself vast amounts can be saved. I wish you all the best!
I watched this episode years ago and seeing it again amazes me because now in 2024 I know how far Lalande has come, you are a miracle woman Stephanie. Brilliant.
Stephanie, your story is incredibly compelling. Without realizing it you have created a highly marketable brand for yourself and the chateau. You are sophisticated, well spoken, and knowledgeable on so many subjects. At the same time, your warmth and charisma are front and center in every episode. Truly, the world is your oyster. I see great success ahead for you, financial and otherwise. Well done, you! Please think about writing a book about your chateau experiences. I would be first in line to buy it (on Amazon?). I'm certain it would be a best seller!
So sad how people can be intimidated by Government clowns. Wishing you al the best in restoring the lake. 🙏🏼💕❤️
What a joy rewatching these and seeing how far things have come in such a short time!!
Oh I’ve been waiting yo find out more about this mystery xx
me too
So was I, just last week I thought there must be more to it!
That was the most beautiful vlog and you will get enough money to bring the lake back to life xxx
Take a closer look at the stone walls. Maybe you will find a treasure hidden from the past. Many history stories tell of them being a good spot to hide things. Beautiful as always. 💟☮️
would be a shame to disturb the rocks - as Stephanie said, they are an eco system in themselves, a habitat for all sorts of fauna no doubt.
I find it heartbreaking to think that they felt it right to bully you like that. How could anybody be so evil. Hopefully the new lake will be a triumph in adversity. Believe in you Stephanie!
I wish you the very best of luck in your grand fight against bureaucracy!! You are very lucky to speak fluent French, I would also get your amazing mother involved, take her with you to your appointments and to see the mayor. She has the feistiness to take them on!! I guess you would be unable to use the site of the mill and all the old watercourses to have a small hydro electric power source to power your wonderful chateau!!! I follow you vlogs as I adore old houses that need love and attention. We are almost at the end of our restoration, a small farm in the Veneto area of Italy. Along the lagoon from Venice. Bought by us when we fell in love with a direct farm building with very little roof left. Sadly most of its land was sold by the family, but the fields surround it still. I look forward to the day I move there long term. Fight the good fight you will succeed! There is an appeal process for everything, you never know they may chip in to reinstate the rest of your old moats....
Thank you. Your home sounds wonderful, I love Venice and the Veneto 💛
Once I have my money saved up for a downpayment to buy a house I am going to become a Patreon. I feel the wonderful work you are doing to preserve history is so important.
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I felt so much peace watching this video and I'm so proud to be one of your supporters.
Thank you, thank you!
I hate to hear what happened to the lake. That was horrible! As a lover of history, I truly appreciate your enthusiasm for restoring the chateau & surrounding areas. It's just beautiful! Best of luck
Wow this makes me so mad!!! What the hell!!! They should pay to reinstate it. The damage to wildlife 😔
Oh Stephane your determination is Grand! The work done so far I have NO trepanations the lake will become what was!!!!!!!!!
Quel sacrlilège du coté de la police d‘eau!
Mais il faut maintenant envisager la condition actuelle. Je ne connais pas les travaux / le projet que la police d‘eau veut vous imposer, Stéphanie . Et ce qui concerne les démarches auprès des administrations vous avez beaucoup d’expérience.
Mais nous possèdons aussi un étang dans une région où il y en a beaucoup plus que chez vous. Àprès les travaux que nous avons du faire effectuer je peux vous dire: renseignez vous auprès d‘ autres propriétaires d‘étangs, étudiez vos papiers, contacter la personne qui s‘est occupé de l‘étang avant que vous avez acheté La Lande, étudiez les systems d‘ouvrages différents, les trop- pleins, le terreau bref tout ce qui concerne les étangs.
Si c‘est comme chez nous , vous allez constaté que chacun sait seulement une petite chose. ( Le savoir des anciennes générations est perdu dans notre région). C‘est un grand puzzle. Ne croyez pas tout ce que les entrepreneurs disent, faites votre propre opinion.
Surveillez les travaux toujours, soyez critique , dites quand vous n‘êtes pas d‘accord avec quelque chose, insistez.
J‘ espère que tout ça vous aide à limiter les frais au lieu de gaspiller de l‘argent comme nous parceque nous étions trop naifs.
Pensez aussi à la vaporisation d‘eau pendant un été sec. 2018 ( les pluies se sont arrêtées moité avril et ont recommencé
seulement le 2 décembre )à part des étangs qui ont une source forte exclus, chez tous les étangs le niveau d‘eau
a baisé de 30 cm par vaporisation.
I am OUTRAGED!!! And so upset for you Stephanie, it must have been terrifying. But HOW do we go about getting the lake back? What is the process? What are the steps? Please let us know in another video, it will help us understand how we can help you ❤️ xx
This is the vlog I've been waiting to see!
I have a question - Does Michael Pethrick have his own channel on TH-cam?
My favourite vlogs (incase you want to know what your viewers like) are:
* Anything with Michael Pethrick
* Updates on Mini Michael and Mini Stephanie
* Behind the scenes
* The servants quarters
* Workawayers
* Airbnb
* Reality of cost of running the Chateau
* Mummy trying not to be cross on camera!
* All your trips and buys at your amazing priced charity shops.
* Tour of the Chateau rooms and grounds
I have started using Workaway for my Olive Farm in Cyprus, where I do Airbnb (completely the other end of the spectrum to you, as we are a rural, Off Grid, rustic farm house for those looking to see the traditional Cyprus. We too have old demolished farm buildings which we have videos about on my channel, which we are renovating from nothing. Unfortunately, TH-cam does not monertize videos in Cyprus (even though we are in the E.U/ part of Europe!), so unlike you, we are not able to put ads on our videos, nor set up Patreon or get paid for videos nor sponsorship. We did set up a GoGetFunding site and posted videos about this, but no luck with that so far. You were so lucky to have the opportunity of the t.v shows to help people become aware of you (and stay watching you for your great personality). Unfortunately due to poor health I can no longer travel, but be assured I would have loved to have come to stay with you if I could. I like to share my daily life living in Cyprus via TH-cam, and love to watch others relocating to new countries and setting up, renovating and beginning new lives abroad, as I have done. All the very best to you in the future. Sending you sunny smiles from Cyprus. Dawn and Mike.
I will definately come and stay one day . I'm a landscape painter. I would just looove to paint there. The stream and woods. Omg. What inspiration!!
That would be lovely!
Thank you so much Stephanie for this wondrous walking tour of your land. It is truly beautiful. I got involved here with you because of Dan’s vlog, Escape to Rural France. I have been watching your Chateau Diaries from the beginning to try and catch up to where I am with Dan. I am where he redid the pantry for you so I will wait him there while I catch up with you here to the same point. I am having the BEST time watching your vlogs! ! !
That is so weird that they wanted you to drain the lake! Over here in the states, we have a lot of older homes out in the country. When the water department's came in & told everyone that they had to have city water, a lot of those folks were 'grandfathered' in because they already had deep wells. Same thing w/animals, if you have goats, sheep or horses/chickens, then the person that buys your property, if these animals are left or the new owner's get animals before you take yours w/you, this right is 'grandfathered' in. Since the chateau had a lake for hundreds of years, I'm astonished the city or county government's didn't allow you to be 'grandfathered' in as well. It makes you scratch your head & 'things that make you go hmmmm...'.....lol (I do understand their laws there, but that is for people who want to make a pond or lake in these times. Does not pertain to something that is already there. Just weird to me. Thank you so much for the video! I actually watched 'doing it ourselves' first & then came upon your channel. I live in Tennessee, united states. Have an interest in chateau's as my godmother/godfather were French from maine. I also read a story as a child about chateau's & they said that most chateaus have a secret room in them somewhere, don't know if that is true, but it is magical. Your right, it is beautiful there!
How cruel!!!! Absolutely shame on them for preying on you like that!
So proud of you, persevere and I have faith you will find yourself spending hours in your lovely lake😘
Stephanie I know you will succeed in getting the lake back again to its former self. If you need a signed petition then I am sure your can count us as your supporters to help through this horrible bungle. One cannot imagine what you have gone through. Shame on those that did this to you. But upwards and onwards Stephanie and your determination will see you through. Take care and all the best till next time.
Oh my word this will be glorious again!
Scaring people into doing something is a very disgusting way to proceed, I'm so sorry this happened to you
You can write something to the Défenseur des Droits, they might not do much but I think it's alwas good to say something when people behave badly, maybe this way it won't happen to someone else
Please start a lake fund so that we can donate into that. You need a chapel fund, a lake fund, and a chateau restoration fund as well as your patronages. Please consider doing this. I am sure there are many people who would donate one time and who cannot do the patronage. I hope you will consider this. Love and hugs and keep up the good work!
Dear Stephanie,
I simply adore watching your videos and have forwarded your link to several of my mailing list friends... However, I have been doing some research after watching one of your videos featuring you holding your Hedgehog and allowing it to run loose on the boiler room hallway. These animals can be DEADLY if not handled properly. Here is the information I found:
As with the current outbreak, most of those affected reported contact with hedgehogs.
Hedgehogs can carry Salmonella without developing any symptoms of the illness. They may appear healthy while still passing Salmonella in their feces. ... Hedgehogs are not the only exotic pet capable of transmitting
Salmonella to people. Turtles and frogs also do.
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I'm sure the last thing you want to do is to make any of your guests sick so please contain your hedgehog in a cage and be careful you wash your hands after every contact.
Thank you for that information. I was definitely using gloves! And the hedgehog couldn’t get into the kitchen - just the back storeroom corridor. But he’s moved on now! I’m hoping he’s ok and that he’s hibernating 🤞
Without optimism, we can't achieve anything in life. You're awesome
Stephanie, I can’t wait for the day you get to fill the lake! It will happen! Thank you for all those wonderful vlogs! They bring me joy! 🥰🏰🦚🦚🦔🐓🐑💙
Also how outrageous it is that your neighbors got to keep their lake but you couldn't. 😔
I know what its like to be lied to and tricked i hope you get complete restoration and restitution of the situation ,just like i will be doing in my case ....
Good luck!
@@TheChateauDiaries lucks one small part yes but what wins in the end is ones skills!!
At least you have time to get that lake bed cleared of all dead trees and shrubs etc . So when the lake can be filled again and im sure it will bevthe water quality will be better than ever
This has got to be one of my favorite videos of the Chateau. I adored seeing your fairy woodland and enchanted by the meandering streams that wind across your land. As a gardener I would love it if you would share a video of your bluebell wood if you get them back this year. And I pray that you will succeed in your quest to have the lake restored as it will be the crowning glory to your landscape.
The lake was lovely but a wetland is good for wildlife and can also be really beautiful. You can kinda treat it like a garden and plant native flowering plants and trees that like boggy soil. You could build boardwalks through it that lead to historic structures like the one you showed. I don't know, it could be a interesting project that would really make a difference. Maybe you could find a conservancy group that will let beavers out in the area to naturally change the area. I'm sure it will be lovely either way. Good luck!
I’m so glad you have found the strength and the ability to begin to regain the Chateau’s lake. Just on a different note I do marvel at how quickly the lake can be drained and flooded - small but stunning example engineering ingenuity that works with nature. Also how quickly nature as reclaimed the lake bed to create a new ecosystem to replace the former lake ecosystem. The Chateau is full of wonder both natural and man made.
Sue them 💃💲💲💲Hope there's a ferocious chivalrous attorney. ..
I hope you sort the lake...shame on thoses that made you drain it .
You should do more walks in the wood.
How about getting a horse to pull that lovely carriage around la Lande .
And you have a abundance of mushrooms for your kitchen.
Look into the crevices of the stones in the wall. You might find a treasure or token of love....
excusez-moi jen‘ai pas encore fini ...
Sauf les étangs qui ont une source forte, tous les étangs ont baissé leur niveau d‘eau vers 30 cm par vaporisation.
Et faites attention que pendant les travaux le ruiseau n‘est pas pollué par la boue. Ça cause des amendes énormes.
Je vous souhaite beaucoup de courage et de ténacité pour ce projet et surtout bon succès!!!!
Is there a way you can prove that the lake had positive, lasting, important environmental impact on the area?
Weather here in 79 is terrible yet again really high winds ,in the words of Peter mayle ( a year in Provence ) it would blow the ears of a donkey
Eek! I hope it calms down!
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Greetings from Germany🙋♀️😊
Rewatching this episode again 💙💜💛
Seems that an order like that would have to arrive in writing and signed by officials, either locally or federally or both. How else would you know that the order is "official."
I hope the water mill is restored.
The last thing is the lake that will be back .she needs to raise funds for the lawyers first then proceed with restorations....
And why does the neighboring farm still have its lake??
Strangely the neighbouring farm’s lake also belongs to us, and although the authorities have made threatening noises about it, they haven’t forced us to drain it. Maybe it’s too small to fall under their radar?
Bon courage. If anyone can reinstate the lake it is you, Stephanie.
We need more beauty in the world! Bring back the lake! :)
Be brave! You’ll get the lake back and it will be glorious
Thank you for the wonderful experience. So sorry the French Gov't is so ruthless! That may be worth the fight ! I have an idea, what if you stage a metal detecting party in the old lake bed? You could charge them a detecting rate? I bet there are treasures in that bed from the centuries of people who lived their. If not that get a detector and look yourself, it may be fun! I pray you restore the Lake. so sorry!
This was SO interesting. Thank you.
Those people were surely sent there to Harass you as the new owner. That’s a horrible thing to have put you through, and a horrible act of vandalism on a historical site. But it will be better than before with you there , you and your mother will see. God Bless!
It’s 3.26am and I have 2 children waking up in 2.5 hours and I can’t stop watching. What a marvellous escapism in this horrible world. You are wonderful! Love Kerri in North Lincolnshire x