After weeks of rain, Vivienne & Simon decide that gardens should be enjoyed in any weather, and there is no garden more spectacular than the Chateau of Villandry. Famous for its elaborate formal Renaissance kitchen gardens, ornamental gardens, fountains, parks, moat and maze, Villandry is an experience like no other. Equally delightful is Villandry's wonderful Renaissance chateau, complete with its own gallery of Old Master artwork. "Cheese of the week" is an incredible hunt for a cheese vending machine in the town of Villandry. Will the weather bring tears, or singing in the rain?
ABOUT US:
Hello! I’m Vivienne, the châtelaine of a small 19th century neo-Renaissance castle in the Loire Valley of France, which I share with my delightful (and wonderfully funny!) husband, Simon, our teenage daughter, pets, and —whenever possible— lovely friends and family.
This is not our first chateau! 20 years ago, we bought a much larger castle nearby, which we loved with all our hearts. However, nearly 18 years, many happy memories, countless renovations, and several small fortunes later, we made the very difficult, empty-nesting decision to downsize. With great luck and perseverance, we found our current petit château, which we are now decorating and updating with love, humour, comfort, and —of course— antiques and art!
We adore France and its many unique facets: its people, culture, landscapes, wine, food, art, and history. We also love being surrounded by châteaux, both public and private, which we can explore together! After 20 years here, we have learned many things about living in France, renovating châteaux, and appreciating the extraordinary riches surrounding us. We originally decided to make these videos as a way to share our lives with our loved ones worldwide during the pandemic lockdowns. However, we soon realised that many others are at home alone, and it is our privilege to open our home to you, our new friends. We hope you will join us on our adventures in this exceptional location, and we look forward to sharing a little Château Love!
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Links
@Chateau Love
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MUSIC:
Ashley Locheed - "La Vie En Rose"
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