Moving To France | Where It All Started 15 Years Ago!

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  • Join me today as I take you back to the town that made us fall in love and move to France, and reveal the first property that I renovated here!
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  • @Seans_World
    @Seans_World  ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Visit my website here: www.welcometoseansworld.com/

  • @lindanosek2066
    @lindanosek2066 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Sean! Go to places that make you happy. We will enjoy coming along.

  • @patbrady9531
    @patbrady9531 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Sean, I really appreciate the diversity of your channel. History, travel, gardening, antiques, restoration, family, architecture---wow! Thank you

  • @familydutton6568
    @familydutton6568 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Hello 👋🤩 from North Carolina! Love your videos! If you don't get back to the Convent Billy is going to have holes and time capsules in ALL the walls!😂🤣😂👷🏼‍♂️⏳⚒️

    • @tosca584
      @tosca584 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      😂😂😂

    • @Robert365
      @Robert365 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      North Carolina here too

    • @sandraevens8744
      @sandraevens8744 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lived in Oriental NC 15 years.

    • @familydutton6568
      @familydutton6568 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@sandraevens8744 we're in Asheville NC 😊, actually born and raised here. My family has lived here for over 120 years.

    • @dawnb7494
      @dawnb7494 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      😂so true!

  • @crystalmullin2580
    @crystalmullin2580 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I always enjoy Sean's way of showing things going on in the local area, it feels like I am actually visiting a place that I will probably never get to go.

  • @Chateaulady
    @Chateaulady ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I could have just kept walking along with you....Thank you for another great video. Love how your channel has such interesting & varied content. ❤️from🇨🇦

  • @tammycrowell5442
    @tammycrowell5442 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The preservation of buildings and history in France is so different then here in the states in most places, everything has to be modernized, updated to the latest so-called greatest thing! I love your videos of these old towns, it's not just an old building here there it's the entire town that is preserving history absolutely awesome!

  • @mariagillinson8527
    @mariagillinson8527 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I wish I had cows as my neighbours I’d for sure ask the farmer for some manure and age it for my garden it’s fantastic gold.

  • @AdieBek
    @AdieBek ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Love these tours and market trips Sean - even if you don't find anything.

  • @paulweller7908
    @paulweller7908 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Can’t beat a dad joke.

    • @jasminec_
      @jasminec_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pinkelephants1421 It's contagious 😂

  • @gwendolyneglinton1704
    @gwendolyneglinton1704 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    We build bird houses and put them on the end of a pitch fork and stick them in the garden. They look really neat.

  • @jodivandyk3649
    @jodivandyk3649 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    What a beautiful town!

  • @jbart5260
    @jbart5260 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Billy wants a forged door doesn;t he?

    • @pagexi3394
      @pagexi3394 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I was just about to type that 🍺😂

  • @berylmatcham7745
    @berylmatcham7745 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That is a truly wonderful town, now in my bucket list ❤
    Thank you

  • @brensearsjohnston4411
    @brensearsjohnston4411 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really enjoy the walks through the historic villages. Thanks for all the architecture and history you share!

  • @stephaniegaromon3244
    @stephaniegaromon3244 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sean, you have such a calming demeanor. I could watch your tours and antique hunting all day. Thank you for taking us along with you to such a beautiful part of the world. xx

  • @maryjanekolesar8325
    @maryjanekolesar8325 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow! You had vision with that first house; can't imagine taking that on. What a cutie!!! 🤩 very pretty and historically interesting area to settle in. Thank you!

  • @vickielibby7006
    @vickielibby7006 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Would love to be in France for d-day tomorrow.

    • @Seans_World
      @Seans_World  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Thinking of them brave men 🙏

  • @patriciafay-magiera1304
    @patriciafay-magiera1304 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a charming video/vlog, Sean! I enjoyed this special combination of ancient, very old, older, your family past and today! Well done! Will definitely read your son's historical info! Best regards, Patricia

    • @patriciafay-magiera1304
      @patriciafay-magiera1304 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I couldn't find a link to your son's text. Can you please help! Patricia

    • @athomeinfrancewithsam837
      @athomeinfrancewithsam837 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Patricia,
      Try clicking on the link below, should take you straight there (hopefully) 😊
      www.welcometoseansworld.com/post/the-medieval-history-of-domfront-castle

  • @sheilarigge1261
    @sheilarigge1261 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    France is such a beautiful country! Thank you for the tour!

  • @pj1043
    @pj1043 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The cows looking around saying “Do you mind 🐄🐮🐮not filming us neighbour as we are doing our ablutions routine.”00:48-00:56 🤣😂😅
    Great renovations & antique shopping video Sean, also taking us along. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @patriciathompson350
    @patriciathompson350 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Shaun thankyou, thankyou, thankyou for taking us to visit the beautiful villages and towns in your part of France. I really love the history that you share too. It was awesome to learn of and glimse a little bit of one of the homes that sheltered those very brave airmen. I really liked your old home. Do you miss it at all? The surrounding countryside is so beautiful too. ❤

  • @jefflawrentz1624
    @jefflawrentz1624 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow! That is some gorgeous scenery! I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the castle ruins and the ancient town. I imagine it must have been very difficult to part with your first home in France. That was charming.

  • @dianayavetz6286
    @dianayavetz6286 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love knowing more about your history in France

  • @jacjonmatthews1378
    @jacjonmatthews1378 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great team you and Dan from escape to rural France would make 😀

  • @laurieleannie
    @laurieleannie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Sean! Eleanor of Aquitaine has always been such an interesting person in history. It’s amazing how much survives.

  • @sandylee9564
    @sandylee9564 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I enjoy all of your videos and I'm glad that you don't limit yourself as to the topics you cover. i like it. Thanks Sean.

  • @lhmcd5538
    @lhmcd5538 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sean, if you enjoy doing something I’m sure we will to, so bring us along. I’m sorry you couldn’t find anything to bug but I loved the jokes you made with Tom. The Abbey was excellent and very beautiful. It was nice hearing about your first place in France. The tour around where William the Conqueror lived was so good to see. I love history. Hope Tom feels better. Allergies are extremely annoying. Thank you. May you all please take care and stay safe. Louisa. 👏👏👏❤❤❤🤩🤩🤩

  • @moulinroche
    @moulinroche ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hello Sean, we live close to fossé arthour and take our Lab puppy there on walks all the time. It's truly a wonderful spot, next time you're in the area come and visit us at our Mill renovation. Helen and Rich

    • @stephaniesnape6787
      @stephaniesnape6787 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And please make a vlog for us of your visit 😊

  • @Robert-xy4gi
    @Robert-xy4gi ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I do enjoy watching the boot sales. Doesn’t matter if you buy anything.

  • @paulinemarks6207
    @paulinemarks6207 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I still love the thrill of you finding a nice copper piece or doors! 😢😊

  • @kathibrooks1401
    @kathibrooks1401 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I would love to visit France. My father was there during WW2.

  • @mariagillinson8527
    @mariagillinson8527 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    People know the value of everything. It’s hard to find surprises

    • @Seans_World
      @Seans_World  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I don't mind paying, you just don't find much worth buying now

  • @katebeck1788
    @katebeck1788 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hiya, i moved to France in 1992 and love it !! I actually live 8kms away from the "birthplace" of Aliénor d'Aquitaine 😊 The actuel château exists no more but people here are adamant that it's true. Enjoyed your video and keep up the good work✅

  • @JLR1957
    @JLR1957 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the tour of the villages/towns and sharing some of your journey.

  • @Randy8923
    @Randy8923 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I enjoyed your video very much Sean. Great job! Blessings.

  • @gingerschatshow
    @gingerschatshow ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Sean- I can see why you and your family fell in love with the countryside of France. If I had the money and the knowelge of French language I would be living there too. Thank you for the tour. Hope your son feels better from his hay fever attack, bummer.

  • @frenchbarnrestoration
    @frenchbarnrestoration ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A cracking day out and tour of some beautiful places. They don't make them any more like they used to! I'll keep eyes peeled for more stock for your shop. 👍

  • @suzannestubbins
    @suzannestubbins ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a beautiful town. I've learn so much about the different towns you've shown. What strikes me about rural France, how clean and tidy the towns are. The French really take pride in the area's they live. Thank you Sean😊

  • @morganlafae1882
    @morganlafae1882 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sitting on my apartment balcony in Nashville TN USA enjoying your walk. Love the history and old buildings. Nice way to end my day. Look forward to your next vlog.

  • @madonnadillon5545
    @madonnadillon5545 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks 😊👍 for taking us on your journey with you ..loved it ,so many beautiful places...💕🇨🇦💯👍

  • @greenb5716
    @greenb5716 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always love the little history lessons with your tours. Thank you!!

  • @cheznone9296
    @cheznone9296 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow stunning I can see why you fell in love with France, what a magnificent place. Would love to see what the inside of yr first Reno looked like, even if it’s stills.

  • @marilynburke7609
    @marilynburke7609 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That forge is just what Billy is looking for. 😊❤️

  • @teresachase47
    @teresachase47 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you Sean!! So enjoyed seeing places I'll never get to visit in person. I really enjoyed it!!

  • @kimba80
    @kimba80 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That Forge might be just the Ticket for the Convent Doors that Billie was talking about a few days ago...😃👍

  • @autodidactin
    @autodidactin ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Interesting and beautiful Sean; thank you!

  • @bettyebell2835
    @bettyebell2835 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Lovely town. Enjoyed the tour so much, Sean. Thanks for taking me along! 🐞🌿🌱

  • @memecats5698
    @memecats5698 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your old cobblestone streets between your buildings, everything is so neat and tidy. Was in France once but it was Bordeaux and I was really too young to really appreciate Great Britain and Europe in general.

  • @monicas1110
    @monicas1110 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The architecture is fascinating and I could stop and stare at it for a long time. Thank you for taking us on a tour.

  • @ruthkendall5486
    @ruthkendall5486 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! What a magnificent building! (The monastery) but the other buildings are awesome also. Such a clean village. It’s absolutely gorgeous! Breathtaking!

  • @dawnmay6380
    @dawnmay6380 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved sing Dom From , very quaint towns indeed in rural France. Would love to see it myself but it’s just so far away from us 😞

  • @nicolethijs5428
    @nicolethijs5428 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In Belgium we are recommended to let a special organisation know that we found some aziatic hornets as they whipe out entire beehives. They are getting to be a real plage and they are multiplying by the day. I would like to buy those metal wall ornament that there was very early in the vlog and the fruitwood shelf was beautiful too.

    • @Seans_World
      @Seans_World  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello Belgium 🇧🇪 my nan was from your lovely country 😊

  • @judyrosey
    @judyrosey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will never get to travel to these places and appreciate you taking me along. Such a handsome lad you were Sean

  • @jaytiarks2592
    @jaytiarks2592 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    After what I've thought hope you've not had a row. It's understandable you need to get your own stuff done before it collapsed. I hope you stay in touch with convent. Totally enjoy your visits to medieval locations love it!

  • @donnafink6262
    @donnafink6262 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I enjoy your walks through history so much! Thank you for sharing.

  • @jeanbobolts3877
    @jeanbobolts3877 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sean, at 2:08 that looks like the granite sill Billy is looking for at the convent for that little window he's opening up to match the other windows..

  • @gloriasmestad3803
    @gloriasmestad3803 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for the look around with some history thrown in! Really makes me want to visit France again.

  • @2Arcticwolves
    @2Arcticwolves ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the lovely tour, I really enjoyed it. :)

  • @beastoned8596
    @beastoned8596 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just love all the surprises you find!! 😀

  • @karenchesnut6292
    @karenchesnut6292 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Sean!! Taking us with you to these beautiful places is very fulfilling...as most of us will never see them!!! Be well...

  • @taniablanksby3174
    @taniablanksby3174 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep going to the flea markets. Love seeing the different areas and things they sell.

  • @marytaylor9185
    @marytaylor9185 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a photo of you in the thumbnail! You sporting the mustache and goatee.......taken a couple of years ago. Really enjoyed watching your tour today. Love the architecture and the beautiful landscapes. Your commentaries are wonderful too! "Please sir, can we have some more?" 😊

  • @joseeallyn9950
    @joseeallyn9950 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for showing the Churches and Abbeys. So many people just walk on by but don't know they can go in and look.

  • @raynaknierim9277
    @raynaknierim9277 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello Sean! What a beautiful walk around you took us on. Very, very nice 😊😂 Thank you for the trip down memory lane with you.😊

  • @vickielibby7006
    @vickielibby7006 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love you looking at antique shops , and boot sales, ect..

  • @jeanwoodhouse8899
    @jeanwoodhouse8899 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you dont look, you cant find anything. Lol. Just following you around France on a Sunday afternoon is relaxing Sean.
    Tidying up your work tools makes it easier to get creative. If they are hidden away, you waste time looking for them. 😕😕

  • @blakehahn-atlantaga8510
    @blakehahn-atlantaga8510 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tour Sean. Thank you!

  • @lucille5192
    @lucille5192 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That iron was a charcoal iron which was what we used while being missionaries in Africa.

  • @victoriatracey5919
    @victoriatracey5919 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beautiful town, I could wander those streets admiring all the buildings for days. How blessed are you to have lived in such a spectacular area. Thanks for the tour Sean, loved it. 😊

  • @meganhall1306
    @meganhall1306 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great history of a lovely town Sean, love it xxx💕

  • @juliedyson3383
    @juliedyson3383 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love your Sunday rambles, Sean and the way you include the history of the area. Know you are disappointed that you did not find anything interesting to buy, but hopefully next time. Hurry back to the convent - Billy is going jack-hammer crazy!

  • @suehall3298
    @suehall3298 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am chilling in my sunny 🌞garden watch your video great way to spend a Sunday afternoon thanks Sean 👍🤗🍻
    Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

  • @YourAflacGal
    @YourAflacGal ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoy you, Sean! Love your camera work, too... nice and easy with time to appreciate what you're filming... not just zipping by! Thanks for that!

  • @aileenhaggarty681
    @aileenhaggarty681 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awe, I wanted that to go on longer. Thanks Sean for taking me along. 👍❤️🙏🏻

  • @twistagain1964
    @twistagain1964 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another great tour Sean; really getting me in the mood for my first cycling trip back to the Loire since the pandemic! Seems amazing to think that I was hardly aware of British TH-camrs in France before 2020! 😊

  • @juliad368
    @juliad368 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We have a saying in French when it's pouring that 'it's raining like a peeing cow'. now I understand why...

  • @pamelawright1369
    @pamelawright1369 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @neilbigh2654
    @neilbigh2654 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Superb vlog Sean, keep them coming👍👍👍

  • @sharonthompson7700
    @sharonthompson7700 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your videos Sean! I enjoy watching you search the sales, even if you don’t find anything. And I’ve never been to France so it’s so much fun watching you wander the countryside!

  • @damealeta3541
    @damealeta3541 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would love to see the medieval stuff if you decide to film it again! Used to be in a medieval recreation group and would find it fascinating!

  • @lisaakinlabi
    @lisaakinlabi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much history in France, not only for the places you visit but for your family as well. I can see why you love it all. Thanks for sharing Sean.

  • @cathycastillo2672
    @cathycastillo2672 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love all your history & adventures. You are blessed with a great family. God bless you & yours.

  • @brittawrolson5936
    @brittawrolson5936 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We all love coming along wherever you go, so just keep on looking about. These quaint towns and villages are very interesting! 😊

  • @susanthompson569
    @susanthompson569 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fascinating town visits! Thank you Sean! Your first home looks absolutely charming!

  • @maryjomathews4749
    @maryjomathews4749 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful little town. Thanks for sharing.

  • @MachasDaughter
    @MachasDaughter ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the history tour thank you Sean. 😊

  • @JLR1957
    @JLR1957 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the morning walk around the garden, Sean.

  • @lisaglynn3121
    @lisaglynn3121 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome village Sean! Thank you for taking us there! It’s Beautiful! Enjoy you day.

  • @T-RexRita
    @T-RexRita ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great tour. Billy was just talkin about getting iron doors for the convent. You make a good scout!

  • @joannejenkins7379
    @joannejenkins7379 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very much enjoyed the tour of the chateau’s and churches, beautiful country side. Thank you so much for sharing this, I’m going to go back and watch it again. The old iron in the flea market reminded me of my grandmother, she used her old irons as door stops in the summer to let the breeze in.💐

  • @coletteretif6316
    @coletteretif6316 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for another lovely video! The morning walk to see the garden, cows, Freddy was a treat. 😊 I enjoy all your videos! 😊

  • @craig_ramjet990
    @craig_ramjet990 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Don't feel bad. I went to the farmer's market to buy some veggies and all they had was spices, BBQ seasoning and snake oil salesmen. One woman selling sprouts. Thats it.

  • @kgummee
    @kgummee ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed seeing and hearing about the beginning our your life in France. The countryside is so beautiful!! Religion aside ... gorgeous architecture!! Love your mini tours of France.

  • @marilynburke7609
    @marilynburke7609 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoyed that Sean. The views from the chateau are beautiful and peaceful. I love all the flowers. 😊❤️

  • @trishpurden7131
    @trishpurden7131 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Sean and Tom, thanks for the early video. Nice to see you have a day off Sean. Nice to follow your travels today. Have fun. Cheers Trish NZ

  • @lingell7428
    @lingell7428 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video Sean love seeing the lovely towns and villages . And the Vide Greniers .

  • @mandyedgar4663
    @mandyedgar4663 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love looking as you go along ....I think a cart in your garden would look amazing ...Thankyou 👏 You will laugh but I thought of you out and about and I have brought you a tiny copper pot .. Just need to post it to you

  • @sweetsweetcandy3889
    @sweetsweetcandy3889 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sean, Billy is removing doors, jack hammering up floors and then today he busted a hole in the wall. You got to get back to the Convent. You can't leave him alone.

  • @derekbeauchamp1501
    @derekbeauchamp1501 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your walkabouts Sean and seeing all different churches, monasteries , villages and towns.We love coming over to France in our MH and going to different place's. Thanks for the lovely information.