Surprises & Secrets! Join us inside a spectacular Renaissance fairytale castle: Chateau Azay-le-Rideau in the Loire Valley, plus we discover beautiful antiques for our chateau. Can Simon save a broken antique treasure? My mama gets a big surprise (or two) in Florida!
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
Step into the romance of the French Renaissance at the breathtaking Château d’Azay-le-Rideau 🇫🇷✨ In this special Mother’s Day episode of Chateau Love, we journey to one of the most beautiful and romantic châteaux in France, where fairy-tale reflections, centuries of history, and elegant interiors inspire a celebration of motherhood, family, and timeless beauty.
Join us as Simon, Isabella, and I explore the enchanting Château d’Azay-le-Rideau in the Loire Valley — a masterpiece of French Renaissance architecture that seems to float upon the water. Discover the fascinating history of this iconic castle, from the ambitions of Gilles Berthelot under King Francis I to the exquisite details hidden inside its grand rooms and galleries.
Back at the château, we finally reveal the antique treasures we discovered in our favorite brocante shop beside the castle — stunning Louis XVI-style decorative pieces and a magnificent damaged mirror destined for our grand entrance hall renovation. Can Simon save this fragile antique with his restoration skills? Watch the full repair process unfold!
This episode is also a heartfelt tribute to mothers everywhere. We surprise my mother in Florida with the perfect Mother’s Day gift, reflect on chosen family and motherhood beyond biology, and celebrate the “village” that helps raise children with love.
PLUS:
✨ A full tour of Azay-le-Rideau
✨ French château interiors & decorating inspiration
✨ Antique hunting in the Loire Valley
✨ Mirror restoration & château renovation projects
✨ Mother’s Day surprises
✨ Behind-the-scenes life at Chateau Love
✨ Sneak peek of our upcoming Bridgerton-inspired Regency bedroom reveal
If you love French castles, château restoration, antiques, interior design, history, gardening, and romantic European travel, this episode is for you.
📍 Filmed in Paris, the Loire Valley, and at Chateau Love in France.
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ABOUT US:
Bonjour! I’m Vivienne, an artist, designer, antique & vintage jewelry dealer, and also the châtelaine of a small 19th century neo-Renaissance castle in the Loire Valley of France, which I share with my delightful husband, Simon, our daughter, and —whenever possible— lovely friends and family.
This is not our first chateau! 26 years ago, we bought a much larger castle nearby, which we loved with all our hearts. However, after 2 decades, 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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Wow!! Is that the most beautiful surprising spectacular place on earth. So beautiful. Thank you for showing us.
Here in our little Italian village we now celebrate woman's day. It's all inclusive and also recognises rather than excludes all the wonderful women in our community who couldn't have children, chose not to have children or lost a child. It's so lovely.
Another beautiful chateau. What a gorgeous place to visit. So much historical places in Paris 😊. You look lovely Vivienne 🎉. And of course more treasures for the house. So so n exciting to see where these treasures end up 😊. Hugs to all 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Happy Mothers Day to all Mums out there ❤
Beautiful video Vivienne 🎉🎉
Happy Mothers Day Everyone 💐 absolutely love the mirror & candle holder’s 🤗
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oh goodness Vivienne…you and your mama could be twins!
Happy Mother's Day Vivian! ❤
Hope you had a beautiful Mother’s Day. 😊
What a beautiful thoughtful gift to receive from your daughter's and lovely gift from Simon to you Vivienne really special take care and see you both next time 💕🌼🤗
Wow how beautiful 🤩
Happy Mother’s Day 💐
Genious Simon
Happy belated Mother's day Special Lady of Chateau's… Thank you for sharing your day and family with us..✨🏵️🌸🌼💕🎁
Fabulous vlog loved it what a chateau that was.
AAAAH, now that makes sense. Yes, I had seen that video, and didn't make the connection. Looks like you have had a lovely time at Azay-Le-Rideau
Happy Mothers Day 🙂
WOw–that is a gorjusssss Chateau—lover the moat.
I‘m so glad that this recliner did not end up in your beautiful château. That would have been a complete clash! But recliners seem to be an American thing, I have never met anybody in Europe having one, no matter what age. I prefer your antique finds!
There was a picture of your mom as a young woman that looked exactly like Isabella
You are my favorite vlogger! I always smile when I see your new video and can't wait to watch. Thank you all for sharing your adventures. ❤
I have a Chippendale style mirror that is very similar and It needs repairs.The main question I have is how do you clean it? With all the carvings andgrooves, Other than a cotton swab which would be very laborious what is the best way to dust and clean it?
Happy Mother's Day to all the mums out there. It is also Mother's Day here in Australia. What a stunning chateau. Your Mother's Day present is lovely. Hope you enjoy your day. xx
You are a very loving and special family! A joy to spend Mothers' Day with you. Loving the armchairs!! Adoring the mirrors – perfect for your chateau. What a find!
Happy Mother’s Day! Beautiful sconce!!
Happy Mothers Day Vivienne we celebrate same Sunday as US. 🤣🤣 I am an only child also and my Mother collected extra daughters along the way too during my childhood and also during my adulthood. 🤣🤣
What a dreamy, spectacular place!! Happy Mother’s Day.
Your daughter looks exactly like your mom did as a young girl. Both gorgeous. ❤❤❤
Is it possible to get a very fine drill bit, make a hole or two on either side and use strong wire to keep them together? Haha. Ok i see youve done it.
Love the tour and Happy Mother's Day
A beautiful romantic chateau, ❤
Your daughter is so like your mum,when your mum was young😊
Just an idea. Create a brace for those leaves on the mirror. You can use masking tape and cardboard behind them. You know who’s a genius at repairs. Your fabulous friends at La lacelle. Wonderful episode.
Happy Mothers Day dear Vivienne, thank you for your inspiring words for all women, love from Sussex, Veronica
Vivian, you should give Woodcast by Amy Howard Home a try to fix wood items like that beautiful Mother's day mirror top. Its a wood pulp and mixed with a bit of Acetone makes it moldable, then dries to create a solid wood.
Hello Vivienne, just beautiful as always lovely to watch. This is a little off topic but what do you add to your roses and when? Thank you B ❤
Thank you again for a great video. Glad you enjoyed your Mother’s Day. Lovely family. 🥀