There are references in the earlier Chateau Diaries. One I remember is Gerald working with Stephanie’s parents in Scotland I think and taking her out in the pushchair as a babysitter. He would often take her to look at the Zoo sign and then she thought she’d been to the zoo!
As a Jehovah's Witness and a happy subscriber to Chateau Diaries, I laughed out loud as well, and we would welcome him wholeheartedly hahaha..... jesting and feeling happy (at no cost to others feelings) is a truly wonderful way to spread happiness.......something I get watching your video's for almost 5 years now.........Keep on keeping on and hey, any questions about JW's ..... feel free to inquire. Love ya all
Crozon put up quite a show for such a small village. With your help! The fire-guy should officially open the chapel tomorrow ;-) A little bit of Notre Dame vibes LOL
Thinking that far more people queued up to see the Chapel than you had imagined. Can't wait to see people from the local community enjoying the restoration. Hope Natie feels better soon. Loved the Christmas Market. Great seeing Davey back. All of you stay well.
Praying everyone loves and enjoys the chapel, that everyone respects the work done, and brings no unintentional (or any) harm to the building. It is a precious gem!
Oh, Stephanie, when you said 'pyrotechnics', I immediately thought fireworks. The cost of which is exorbitant. I was so relieved to see the fire twirler instead. That was a delightful surprise. I'm so happy to hear that you've maintained your support of your local village. At the very least, it's good politicking. Good luck with the chapel reveal tomorrow. It looks so festive with all of the candles flickering. I hope it's a huge success.🙏 ❤ from TX!
Hope Natti is feeling better soon. Glad to see Amaury is healing so well. Marie's hair looks stunning ♡. Gerry is looking fit! Thank you for the chapel singing, it was beautiful!
Thank you Stephanie. It's lovely to see what is happening at this time of the year in France. I love the community coming together and making advent such a memorable time for all, whilst in Australia we are sweltering with the heat.
Absolutely delightful video filled with Christmas spirit....even a special treat of fire and ice. Well actually the ice came first as hail followed not long after by an impressive performance of twirling fire sticks. Folks in small town Crozon-sur-Vauvre really know how to celebrate in a big way. As for the candle-lit Chapel, it is a jewel beyond measure.
I think it's wonderful how your infectious enthusiasm, Stephanie, has led to financial success for the chateau, including offering paid employment and support for your local community. Quite a tremendous accomplishment for you all!
Love everything! It's so wonderfully festive. The fire spinning spectacle was fabulous! Can't wait to see everyone in your stunning chapel tomorrow! Thank you so much for these wonderful vlogs, Stephanie! ❤❤❤
The Chapel is breathtaking! I am sure everyone will love it. The Christmas Market looked wonderful and the mouthwatering food at the chateau looked delicious! ❤
My goodness, when Marie put the whip cream on her Cocoa, it reminded me of how I always do it, but I have forgotten (Over the years) how to place the cinnamon over the top (Maybe not quite as much , lol but it does balance your sugar) on top, and how good that will be, and for one as well!!! Thank you Marie for jogging my memory! ( Your hair does look lovely always!) Sending best to Nattie to get well soon! Can see she was not feeling well at all. Glad Amauri is doing so well with his hand.
The village celebrations were wonderful! So fitting for a small local celebration where everyone was included. I look forward to seeing the Village enjoying the chapel at LaLande for the first time. Great job decorating the chapel. I hope you plan some Carol singing. The Chapel deserves it in celebration with the villagers. I can’t wait for the reaction to all you’ve achieved! They will be amazed! Perhaps an annual event in the making? 😇😇⛪️🎄🎄🎶🎶❤️❤️🐕
Marie is so special, I really like how comfortable she is in her own skin, her hair is pretty and her intellect shines through her peacefulness. A big asset to Lalande. 🙏🙏
Stephanie did say that she'd only had caviar a few times in her life, so unless the LaLanders are so impressed with the Petrossian caviar that tthey want to make it a regular addition to the menu, particularly for the B&B, I'm thinking that mother of pearl caviar spoons aren't worth the investment or space. Bamboo spoons are affordable and biodegradable (and hopefully available at the local grocery in town!)
So good to see Davey. Welcome back. Gerry is a sight for sore eyes and lights up a room with his outfits. May the village people all come to see the glorious chapel. Your nativity scene is beautiful. ❤🙏🕯➕
Love the advent season with you. The candles and nativity in chapel, the festival in the village and a warm lovely supper by Maria with LaLande family gathered around table. ❤
The villages of France are such vibrant communities. We spent Sunday at our village seniors’ lunch. We ate, drank, sang and chatted with our neighbours. This was such a happy advent vlog. We watch whilst having breakfast and at this time of year I do my housework in a Christmas sweater, so am feeling particularly festive. Happy Advent everyone, and thank you Lalanders for bringing such Christmas cheer to all of us and to your village.
Stephanie I love how the Chapel has been restored to its original beauty. I have the same Virgin Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus from Naples. Two years ago I was able to find an angel by the same Italian artist here in the States. These handmade pieces are so special. Merry Christmas to you all😍
Lang may yer lum reek Gerry! No Stephanie that is not an insult te he. Gerry will translate if needed. The joy you have given to Stephanie and others over the years we are privileged to share now....big hugs to you.
Hi... I have a suggestion for Galahad's tummy. You can give him fresh curd/yogurt everyday with his day meal --1tsp should suffice. It will take care of his probiotic requirement. Make sure that the yogurt is not old.
Waou, that was a magnificnt pyrotechnical spectacle! And how generous of you to sponsor it! Seems like there will be loads of guests for the Chapel opening.
I hope that Nati feels better soon. I & 3 of my friends have all had colds recently. I figure that it’s good to get the colds early so that we’re all healthy for Christmas.
What a wonderful community. I wish Marie would have gone with you so she could see the fireworks display. That man was amazing! And all the people that know you and your family at La lande. Magical.
What a beautiful nativity, the chapel looks so beautiful!!! Crozon sur Vauvre is such a wonderful community, I wish I could live there instead of where I am 😢
Everyone looks so happy. Get better Natti 🎄. Lovely to see Davy and Andrew enjoying the warmth of good friends at Christmas time. Lovely village to live near.
THANK YOU STEPHANIE AND ALL THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE THAT MAKE UP YOUR UNIQUE COMMUNITY -What a treat and such a glorious, joyful, harmonious and simply enchanting introduction to the lead up to Christmas - so glad to be alive and for your generosity in sharing this most meaningful time of the year - for me at least 🥰🥰🥰🥰😇😇😇😇
Stephanie’s singing in the chapel was very beautiful and the acoustics in the chapel was amazing. I pray you have loads of people coming to the opening of the chapel. Love Marie’s curls would love to see what she uses to curl her hair. The community in your village is so nice and what a lovely show at the end of the evening. Marie's dinner was fantastic, I thought she too would go with to the celebrations.
I love your relationship with Gerry... I'd love to hear stories about when you two were younger.
I'd love to see photos too!
There are references in the earlier Chateau Diaries. One I remember is Gerald working with Stephanie’s parents in Scotland I think and taking her out in the pushchair as a babysitter. He would often take her to look at the Zoo sign and then she thought she’d been to the zoo!
Gerry Used to Look After Stephanie When She was young , Gerry Worked For Her Parents, He Know Her Since She Was Born 👌🥰🥰🥰👍
The comment that Jerry made about how Philip would have been a good Jehovah's Witness was HYSTERiCAL!!!! Laughed out loud...TY xoxo
Absolutely agree !! Best quip of the night …🤣🤣🤣🤣 Gerry doesn’t miss a thing 😆
Durban SA🇿🇦
😂😂😂😂
Though I think his sarcasm would have landed him in trouble soon enough...
As a Jehovah's Witness and a happy subscriber to Chateau Diaries, I laughed out loud as well, and we would welcome him wholeheartedly hahaha..... jesting and feeling happy (at no cost to others feelings) is a truly wonderful way to spread happiness.......something I get watching your video's for almost 5 years now.........Keep on keeping on and hey, any questions about JW's ..... feel free to inquire. Love ya all
Thank you for your advent videos! It has become tradition the past few years for me to watch these after work. I just love them!
The love your village has is incredible and the night markets are a great way to bring people together. ❤
Loved hearing you sing in the chapel
Yes. Your voice sounded amazing.
It's an instant reminder how lovely your voice is.
I adore the little Donkey book! My inner child squealed a little 🥰
I love Donkey's.
Do they have them in English? We actually raise Poitou French Donkeys.
@ Gerald... mischievous elf on the shelf 😊
The Chapel looks so beautiful, I bet one of the neighbors that come tomorrow will want to get married there!
Yes, I so want to see a wedding ceremony of a loving couple in the Chapel!
The chapel looks beautiful. Love the nativity. Thanks for taking us along.
Crozon put up quite a show for such a small village. With your help! The fire-guy should officially open the chapel tomorrow ;-) A little bit of Notre Dame vibes LOL
You have a beautiful singing voice, Stephanie!
She has been a professional singer an Opera singer. Well,she can sing most anythng really! Philip does well though too!
@@carolweaver3269 😊Yes, they're both 🎼musically gifted. Wasn't Philip once in some sort of 🎤boy band!?
💚Bridget from Cali☘️
(using my pal's YT acct)
So much joy and wonder packed into one video! The chapel altar looks stunning. Can't wait to hear you all singing carols there tomorrow!!
So Nice to see Selmar's nativity Creche again!
Thinking that far more people queued up to see the Chapel than you had imagined. Can't wait to see people from the local community enjoying the restoration. Hope Natie feels better soon. Loved the Christmas Market. Great seeing Davey back. All of you stay well.
Praying everyone loves and enjoys the chapel, that everyone respects the work done, and brings no unintentional (or any) harm to the building. It is a precious gem!
All the best for the open day tomorrow. The chapel looks amazing in lle twinkling light. The market and fireworks wow.
Oh, Stephanie, when you said 'pyrotechnics', I immediately thought fireworks. The cost of which is exorbitant. I was so relieved to see the fire twirler instead. That was a delightful surprise. I'm so happy to hear that you've maintained your support of your local village. At the very least, it's good politicking.
Good luck with the chapel reveal tomorrow. It looks so festive with all of the candles flickering. I hope it's a huge success.🙏
❤ from TX!
Those baskets would look lovely in the Chapel on the floor by the altar full of greens.
The chapel….what a delight!
I’m from Dubai and I like your channel so much,since 2021 I followed you 🫶🏻🇦🇪🌿
Oh, and get well soon, Nati!
Love Marie’s curls and Stephanie’s singing in the chapel.
great acoustics!
Hope Natti is feeling better soon. Glad to see Amaury is healing so well. Marie's hair looks stunning ♡. Gerry is looking fit! Thank you for the chapel singing, it was beautiful!
Thank you Stephanie. It's lovely to see what is happening at this time of the year in France. I love the community coming together and making advent such a memorable time for all, whilst in Australia we are sweltering with the heat.
Its incredible that you still are donating to your local town! So kind!
Absolutely delightful video filled with Christmas spirit....even a special treat of fire and ice. Well actually the ice came first as hail followed not long after by an impressive performance of twirling fire sticks. Folks in small town Crozon-sur-Vauvre really know how to celebrate in a big way. As for the candle-lit Chapel, it is a jewel beyond measure.
I love Amaury, the walking advert for 1664. Every meal, he has that rather than wine. Top man!
I think it's wonderful how your infectious enthusiasm, Stephanie, has led to financial success for the chateau, including offering paid employment and support for your local community. Quite a tremendous accomplishment for you all!
Love everything! It's so wonderfully festive. The fire spinning spectacle was fabulous! Can't wait to see everyone in your stunning chapel tomorrow! Thank you so much for these wonderful vlogs, Stephanie! ❤❤❤
Who else got teary eyed and choked up when the people came down from the church singing? 🥰😊
LOVE THIS EVERY NIGHT ALL THE STORIES AND EXCIETMENT
15:30 the little match girl was the saddest story ever, I cried as a child watching it.
Wow the natural reverb of chapel and Stephanie’s singing. Right to the heart. Gorgeous.
The fire works display was great! And the chapel looks wonderful! Joyeux Noel!
Gerry is hysterical in his Xmas outfit 😂
However I love his tartan outdoor jacket. Can you give me a link to purchase one????? My grandfather and mom are Stewarts and I want that jacket!
The Chapel is breathtaking! I am sure everyone will love it. The Christmas Market looked wonderful and the mouthwatering food at the chateau looked delicious! ❤
The restored Chapel is gorgeous and made me appreciate what went into restoring Notre Dame! Amazing.
Stephanie your voice is angelic. I got shivers.
I am so looking forward to seeing the festivities in the Chapel! Thank you for sharing the spirit of Christmas.
The fire display was an amazing show.
Congratulations Stephenie
The Chapel is beautiful with all the lights. The market was very festive and the light show was great.
Love us some Scotman, he brings joy to our home 😂😂
Marie is looking healthy, happy, and gorgeous!
These people are a joy to watch ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The chapel looks gorgeous, happy you will share it with the community. Thanks for showing us the market with talented craftsmen. 🎄🇨🇦❤️
The chapel is beautiful! Thank you for showing us the lovely little market, the fire show was great! 🇨🇦🎄👏
My goodness, when Marie put the whip cream on her Cocoa, it reminded me of how I always do it, but I have forgotten (Over the years) how to place the cinnamon over the top (Maybe not quite as much , lol but it does balance your sugar) on top, and how good that will be, and for one as well!!!
Thank you Marie for jogging my memory! ( Your hair does look lovely always!) Sending best to Nattie to get well soon! Can see she was not feeling well at all. Glad Amauri is doing so well with his hand.
The acoustics in the chapel are incredible and magnify your beautiful voices!🕯🎶🕯
Marie your hair looks so pretty. I wish I lived near the chapel it looks perfect. Love the nativity.
And the illumination performance WAS truly wonderful. Makes fireworks seem old hat.
On stressful days, these Advent diaries are an antidote. Thank you for sharing such joy!
I visited the Christmas nativity street in Naples after watching your vlog. We had an amazing time and bought some figures too.❤
Gerry's energy and support are adorable.
rechargeable batteries are a good option. the candles are beautiful.
the fire dancer/performer is magnificent.
Love Selma’s stable lovely memories of him making that 👏🏻🇬🇧
The village celebrations were wonderful! So fitting for a small local celebration where everyone was included.
I look forward to seeing the Village enjoying the chapel at LaLande for the first time. Great job decorating the chapel.
I hope you plan some Carol singing. The Chapel deserves it in celebration with the villagers.
I can’t wait for the reaction to all you’ve achieved! They will be amazed! Perhaps an annual event in the making? 😇😇⛪️🎄🎄🎶🎶❤️❤️🐕
So lovely! I hope lots of people come tomorrow ❤❤❤
Marie is so special, I really like how comfortable she is in her own skin, her hair is pretty and her intellect shines through her peacefulness.
A big asset to Lalande. 🙏🙏
Great spinning fire display. Ya done good LaLanders.
I would love one of those baskets! So fabulous of LaLande to sponsor the piro display! So much fun for the Christmas Market attendees! Hi Davey!
Whoa! I hope the candles are on timers…can’t imagine the chore of lighting and turn offs one by one!!
I believe the latest editions are, lets hope so, never the less there is a genuine Christmas elf to get the job done if not
They have remote controls
@ mine only work on up to 3 candles each remote!
Stephanie did say that she'd only had caviar a few times in her life, so unless the LaLanders are so impressed with the Petrossian caviar that tthey want to make it a regular addition to the menu, particularly for the B&B, I'm thinking that mother of pearl caviar spoons aren't worth the investment or space. Bamboo spoons are affordable and biodegradable (and hopefully available at the local grocery in town!)
Those books are adorable
I loved seeing Christmas celebrated in the village.
That fire performer was brave. I winced and delighted all the way through that.🥳😂🤣
So good to see Davey. Welcome back. Gerry is a sight for sore eyes and lights up a room with his outfits. May the village people all come to see the glorious chapel. Your nativity scene is beautiful. ❤🙏🕯➕
Wow! I've never seen pyrotechnics like that. Amazing! Happy Advent from Canada
Love the advent season with you. The candles and nativity in chapel, the festival in the village and a warm lovely supper by Maria with LaLande family gathered around table. ❤
Yay! Davey’s back. Folks are starting to gather.
Metal changes the flavour of caviar. Its delicate!
OMG the alter is amazing, as is the nativity scene 🥰
Love the decorations and your kindness inviting the community to visit 🎄
Beautiful in the chapel and at the village fair. ❤ I love it when we meet the locals. ❤
what a great pyrotechnic performance!
The villages of France are such vibrant communities. We spent Sunday at our village seniors’ lunch. We ate, drank, sang and chatted with our neighbours. This was such a happy advent vlog. We watch whilst having breakfast and at this time of year I do my housework in a Christmas sweater, so am feeling particularly festive. Happy Advent everyone, and thank you Lalanders for bringing such Christmas cheer to all of us and to your village.
Stephanie he second hat is a delight 🤗💕
Oh it’s a combo hat and ear muff, adorable 🥰
Stephanie I love how the Chapel has been restored to its original beauty. I have the same Virgin
Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus from Naples. Two years ago I was able to find an angel by the same Italian artist here in the States. These handmade pieces are so special. Merry Christmas to you all😍
Lang may yer lum reek Gerry! No Stephanie that is not an insult te he. Gerry will translate if needed. The joy you have given to Stephanie and others over the years we are privileged to share now....big hugs to you.
Christmas village looks so fun!!
I’m always amazed by fire spinners, whatever they’re called. Amazed how they don’t set themselves on fire.
Stephanie, thank you for sharing your local village with us all!
I love Gerry s outfit, especially his green socks ! 😅 What a sense of humor ❤
I loved the outing to the village, such a charming little place and grate community. Well done on the flyers and the chapel is looking truly magical.
Stephanie you need to sing more for us 😍
Hi... I have a suggestion for Galahad's tummy. You can give him fresh curd/yogurt everyday with his day meal --1tsp should suffice. It will take care of his probiotic requirement. Make sure that the yogurt is not old.
France has amazing Christmas Markets something one day i love to come and see . 🥰❤💚❤💚
Waou, that was a magnificnt pyrotechnical spectacle! And how generous of you to sponsor it! Seems like there will be loads of guests for the Chapel opening.
That was an amazing show, and it is wonderful that you continue to support your little village.
Absolutely love Christmas in Europe. ❤️🌹🇫🇷
I have to agree with jerry. Those sausages, fried onions, fancy mustard. A nice sourdough, sesame seed roll would be wonderful (Hotdog).
I hope that Nati feels better soon. I & 3 of my friends have all had colds recently. I figure that it’s good to get the colds early so that we’re all healthy for Christmas.
What a wonderful community. I wish Marie would have gone with you so she could see the fireworks display. That man was amazing! And all the people that know you and your family at La lande. Magical.
The chapel looks fantastic, thanks for sharing! Well done
What a beautiful nativity, the chapel looks so beautiful!!! Crozon sur Vauvre is such a wonderful community, I wish I could live there instead of where I am 😢
Please sing more for us Stephanie!
Love the echo in the chapel, it gives it such a wonderful sound xx
Everyone looks so happy. Get better Natti 🎄. Lovely to see Davy and Andrew enjoying the warmth of good friends at Christmas time. Lovely village to live near.
We all want to have those rollers it's amazing effects and curls love that Marie ❤❤❤❤
Beautiful -wish I were there..🎄🎄🎄🎄
THANK YOU STEPHANIE AND ALL THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE THAT MAKE UP YOUR UNIQUE COMMUNITY -What a treat and such a glorious, joyful, harmonious and simply enchanting introduction to the lead up to Christmas - so glad to be alive and for your generosity in sharing this most meaningful time of the year - for me at least 🥰🥰🥰🥰😇😇😇😇
You all should be thankful you aren't allergic to chocolate like I am. Love the chapel singing.
Stephanie’s singing in the chapel was very beautiful and the acoustics in the chapel was amazing. I pray you have loads of people coming to the opening of the chapel. Love Marie’s curls would love to see what she uses to curl her hair. The community in your village is so nice and what a lovely show at the end of the evening. Marie's dinner was fantastic, I thought she too would go with to the celebrations.
My children and I love the Dominique, the donkey Christmas Carol
Wow, that fire show was amazing!