How can one not shed a tear walking in the footsteps of this dear lady who lived at Purnon. History and the present are married together. Purnon is a very special place. Thank you for all the restoration you are doing. ❤
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Thank you for your message - we're thrilled that you enjoyed hearing a little of Eliane's life here at Chateau de Purnon.
What a wonderful gift this lovely woman gave to you. I could listen to her talk about her memories all day. She has blessed Purnon with her amazing stories.
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Thanks for your message. We are thrilled that Eliane's memories could be shared with everyone following our journey.
How generous and kind of you to walk this woman through her memories A beautiful video and thank you for sharing Love and respect from Canada❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️
It sounds like the Marquis was a very kind man ,because he looked after Eliane's mother when she became ill from too much work. Also giving the children special treats.
This little woman is a true treasure! She is a goldmine of information. What wonderful memories of growing up at the chateau. Thank you for sharing her stories with us.
Felicity, I believe I have been subscribed since Tim and you began this enormous commitment with determination, dedication and love? I have never left a comment until today. Even though I have been in the background silently cheering you on, marveled at what you both have physically accomplished yourselves, as well as, your restoration teams…this is by far my favorite episode! Eliane’s personal presence, recounting her family’s lives at Purnon, and her expressions as she went room-to-room have touched my heart. What a treasure to have found her, offering yet another layer of history told by someone with first-hand knowledge. I offer you my deepest thanks for sharing her with us.
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Thank you for your wonderful message. We're thrilled you've been following our journey since the beginning. We hope that each step in our restoration will touch people in different ways. Certainly Eliane's memories have moved people - wonderful! We can't wait to share more of our journey with everyone.
Watching her see the baby carriage of her brother, which I still there, was so emotional. My goodness to walk back in time with someone telling step by step all events that took place is really amazing. Thank you for that ❤
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That was a very touching moment for us all. Thanks for your message- we're thrilled you're following our journey.
Chère Madame, chère Eliane puisque c’est votre joli prénom, quelle joie pour tous ceux qui suivent la restauration du château de Purnon sur cette chaîne d’avoir le privilège de recueillir votre témoignage! Vos souvenirs familiaux partagés avec tant de gentillesse et de simplicité donnent tout son sens au magnifique travail de sauvegarde mené par Tim et Felicity. Mille mercis 💐
How extraordinary to meet the little girl (now an elderly woman) who was born at the Château & to garner so much wonderful information. I can imagine how emotional she was seeing it all again. Wow! What memories she must have, & what wonderful stories. What a privilege to meet her. The restoration is coming along beautifully…… such a huge job…. Love your channel. Thank you for sharing. 🙏👏❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
This has to be one of my favorite insights into Purnon! How beautiful is Eliane’s story and her parent’s role in Purnon. She is the voice of all the humble workers down through the centuries. They are equally as important (if not more) as the noble families who employed them. Thank you for sharing your journey and for saving beautiful Purnon.
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Thank you for your message. We're thrilled that you enjoyed hearing Elaine's story.
Beautiful life story. I grew emotional watching and listening. My mom was born ‘42, during the war, in Germany. I remember her telling us that she lived on a farm for a time and that times were simpler- described perfectly by Elaina. Mom instilled in us children the love of fresh food, making do with what you had and being a survivor-just like Elaina ❤. Merci, Danke and thank you for sharing her story and the story of Purnon. I look forward to every Sunday’s time with you ❤. Rose
This episode made my morning warm and special. I live in Canada now, but still remember the stories of my grand-parents about the post war Europe. Amazing woman, Eliane! Big thank you for making this video!
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Our pleasure! Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode of Eliane's memories.
We are all in tears after hearing such emotional memories from this dear lady. I am also 1947 born, so I can relate to how things were at the time, we still had rationing until 1953. Thanks so much for this lovely episode linking past Purnon to your own era! ❤xx
This was such a heart-touching story, you could really see how life was like for her as she was explaining in details. Restoring the chateau would be a huge joy for her
All of your episodes are interesting, but this one struck a chord with me. My mother is approximately the same age as the lovely woman you interviewed for this episode. She too has similar stories of food shortages and the importance of community gatherings. Thank you so much for sharing her story and life at Purnon during and after WWII, you have succeeded in making the world a wee bit smaller and ever so sweeter.
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Thank you for your message. We're thrilled that Eliane's memories struck a chord with the memories your mother has shared with you.
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I look forward all week for Sunday mornings "at Purnon". Touched my heart to tears today. Thank you for not just restoring the Chateau, but inspiring joy and gratitude in the people your lives touch. Thats what made me choose to become a Patreon member. To support your love not only for Purnon but for humanity as well. May you be blessed with abundance love and joy for your efforts and beautiful souls. I shall visit some day!
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Thank you for your wonderful message and for your support of our project to save Chateau de Purnon. We look forward to welcoming you during one of our Open Days! Best wishes.
My heart is full with the joy of the wonderful memories of Chateau de Purnon. Truly a lovely time with the sharing of time past with the lovely lady and her story. Thank you, from Southern California, USA. 🇺🇸💕
What a joy that you have this wonderful woman to give you touches of her history. The emotions of walking through her home for much of her life was wonderful to see. I loved the story of the washing machine it was so cute!
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Thanks for your message -we're thrilled you enjoyed hearing her memories!
I have joined the ranks of the other viewers of this week's episode and shed a few tears. I was so touched by her story and memories and your kindness in letting her share that story.❤
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Thank you for your message and support. We're thrilled that Eliane's memories of life here at Purnon have touched so many people.
I could listen to Elaine for hours. Hopefully, she doesn't live too far away so that she can visit her beloved place and enjoy the progress of the renovation as often as she longs for it. Thank you and her for sharing! 💖
What an amazing story this wonderful lady has shared with us all. The chateau itself is a marvel but to hear the stories of someone who was born and grew up there is extraordinary! What wonderful memories of life at the chateau!
What a lovey lady. She brought some wonderful memories back to Chateau. It had to be a hard life at that time, fbut when you are a child, you really don't notice it until you are older. So glad she became a teacher and then a principle. Thank you.
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Thrilled you enjoyed learning a little about her life.
Before learning of Eliane's profession, I was certain that her storytelling skills had been perfected in a pedagogical setting. Brava Mme Eliane et merci d'avoir partage vos souvenirs emouvants d'une epoque pendant laquelle je dirais que votre generation en global vivait (dans toute l'Europe), et qui etait tres comparable au "vieux continent" apres la guerre. Votre reussite (et celle de votre frere) a inscrire universite est un beau temoignage du systeme sociale bien concu da la belle France!
I so enjoy your documentation of the restoration of Purnon and all the hard work you 2 do together with the wonderful team you have but this Lady was something else. Her stories gives real life to the actual life here, the happy and the sad, the glorious and the devastation and she did it with love in her ❤️ ❤❤❤ bless her and her memories. My story are that I love on a typical south Swedish farm from the 1850 and 100 years later a woman moved in with her husband. When we bought it in 2007 we met her and got to know and love her for 10 years before she passed at 98 years of age, she as your lady talked with love about their home and life eventhough it was hard work. Thanks for letting us share this and all the great work you do Lots of love from Sweden 😊
It's so wonderful that she was able to come back to her childhood home. I know I've done that to the two homes I consider "home"
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Thanks for your message - there is something special about returning to places that have played a special part in our lives and seeing them through the lens of the lives we have subsequently lived.
What a beautiful gift Eliane has given you in recounting her life at Purnon. So many memories for her - both sad and joyful. Loved that her aunt was employed and gave her those costumes when she was a little girl. Thank you for sharing this heartfelt story with us.
What an extraordinary person. Eilane’s extraordinarily emotional memories triggered so many memories of my own. With parents who were refugees of the war, a young brother who died, a childhood living in poverty, parents who wanted the very best for their children. The toughest yet the happiest of times. It must be a real privilege to know her and to now be the custodians not only of the Chateau but of personal memories and stories like these. M&R
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Thanks Guys, we're thrilled that Eliane's memories have struck such a chord with your own family experiences of war and poverty. There is always so much to learn by listening to those in whose footsteps we walk...
Muy bella y extraordinaria historia de Eliane y su familia con el castillo purnon. Los relatos de Eliane son conmovedores, fascinantes y llenos de nostalgia. Eliane con su narración agranda la historia y grandeza del castillo PURNON. Esta historia me encantó por su espontaneidad y lucidez en cada pala palabra y gesto de Eliane. Documental fabuloso que hace más grande y legendaria la historia del monumental y bello PURNON.
It occurs to me that her narration and descriptions offer you an amazing and unique opportunity to document and restore the look and purpose of so many spaces at Purnon, especially her flat. The actual wallpaper and some furniture and artifacts still exists - astounding! With that video documentation of her journey through time, she has gifted you provenance which is invaluable in the realm of art, history and it’s associated value - monetary and historical. I paid rapt attention to every tiny detail including her emotions as she recalled memories of each space or article encountered on your walkthrough. The existence of that family in residence at Purnon , ney Purnon itself, is 100% underpinned by the support of the staff that provided food, maintenance and the soul of a community to propel the estate forward through time to be laid at our hands today. Tremendous thanks to you both for the effort, sacrifice and time devoted to rescuing this moment in time which makes the present a much richer time and place due to our ability to compare and reflect on how the present is made possible and supported by our past.
My wife just watched this episode. She said: A truly wonderful heart warming episode which had me in tears. What a joy you have brought to Eliane for enabling her to reminisce her childhood through every little corner, rooms, the curtains, the pram, the kitchen where her dear late mother worked. Thankyou for sharing this to all of us, bless you.
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Thank you for passing on your wife's comments -we're thrilled you both enjoyed hearing Eliane share her precious memories about life here at Chateau e Purnon.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story of this lady’s early life at the chateau. Well done to you for giving your time in letting her re-visit and reflect on her early life. Living history at its most moving! I watch your updates every Sunday and I think what you’re doing is amazing and inspiring! Wishing both health from Yorkshire, England.
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Thank you for your message - we're thrilled that our journey is a part of your Sunday routine. Best wishes to you and we look forward to sharing further stories and progress.
Amazing video this week. Seeing the Pram that her younger brother used really got to me. Hopefully you can restore the place where she spent her childhood back to the way it was in her honor. Keep up the good work on Purnon!!
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Thanks for your message. We're thrilled this episode touched you - the pram today with eh photo of her brother in it decades ago was very moving.
Such an emotional walk and recollections by Eliane of her time living at Purnon. How wonderful for you both to have this personal connection with Purnon's past through your relationship with this lovely lady and her memories.
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Thanks for your message. Our friendship with Eliane is very precious to us. She is such an important link to Purnon's history.
What an emotional reunion it has been for her and what an asset to have to bring back details of the chateau which otherwise would be impossible to elaborate from the existing infrastructure.
What a very special episode! Thank you and Elaine for sharing her history growing up at Purnon - breathes life into what you are trying to preserve. HERstory is the history of Purnon!
Theres just something about real life History being told by someone that lived that History , i loved watching and hearing how this lovely lady lived in this stunning Chateau , it did pull on my heart strings and how they lived through a war and loss of family members just must of been so hard . Seeing the Pram and knowing her brother was the one when a baby used it was very heart felt . So lucky to have history told by someone still alive that lived there . Thank u . 💕❤💕
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Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed hearing Eliane's memories of life here at Chateau de Purnon.
Wow. What an emotional video this week. I cried like a baby several times. How wonderful Eliane's story will live on here on the internet forever. Tim and Felicity you are good people who were born for this project. I can't help but think there is a great lesson to when she said you can't dream of what you don't know, so you are happy with what you have. In this internet world when we are all obsessed with what other folks have we can sometimes forget to be happy with what we do have. I couldn't help but notice that the lions on the stairs look pretty much exactly the same as 60 plus years ago! One day when she returns for a visit, you'll have to take a photo of her in the exact same spot as the photo with her as a young girl at the base of the stairs.
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What a wonderful message! Thank you... there was much wisdom in her happy memories of what must have been sometimes difficult times. Something for all of us. And, yes, the lions! We were secretly pleased to see they are not deteriorating that rapidly!!
I just realized that I have been here a long time! When I watched this one, I did remember the other video from 3 years ago of a woman who lived at Purnon, but just now looked back and saw it was the same woman! I loved that older video too and never forgot it. Thank you for this newer video that expands on her story.
What a beautiful way to share the chateau’s beautiful history. So much of the history of these great houses is the story of the servants and workers who kept them running for centuries.
The memories and photos of the people who lived at Purnon meld together with the physical restoration to bring it back to life. It's wonderful that you are infusing the chateau with the stories and the history as you go. She will surely stand proudly when the restoration is "complete" (I use quotation marks because I know you said it will probably not be completed in our lifetimes, but I think you will reach a tipping point, kind of like inflating a hot air balloon, when it begins to lift off... She will swell with pride to be in her glory again and Eiane's story will be part of that.)
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Thank you for wonderful message - what an apt analogy of a hot air balloon starting to ascend! We're thrilled you enjoyed hearing Eliane's memories of life here at Chateau de Purnon.
Every week my respect is growing for this amazing project, the care for the building but also the humanity, the stories. You became custodians of a half forgotten world that you bring to life and let us share in every detail. Thank you for everything. Written with a tear after a very down-to-earth yet heartwarming episode, très émouvant.
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Thank you for your message. We're thrilled that you're following our journey and valuing the human connections alongside the restoration of this extraordinary estate.
Félicity et Tim, une éolienne bollée de 1880, à 70 km de chez vous , " château des clairbaudières" Paizay le sec bravo à vous continuez!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a treasure to have Elliann (not sure if I spelled her name right) share her memories growing up at Purnon ❤Such a sweet lady. It is wonderful how you have been gathering and saving the history and stories of Purnon. Its a beautiful thing ❤
I have come to have such respect for your work in restoring this grand piece of French history. That would be enough, but you honor the fact that Purnon is really all about the people, starting with the most humble and essential souls who gave it life. Thank you for sharing with the rest of the world. (This from Texas).
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Thank you for your message - we're thrilled you're following our adventure and enjoying each element of our journey to reawaken Purnon and honour the memory of the people who have lived and worked here.
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed that! What a wonderful blessing to hear a first hand account of her life there and for her to find so many glimpses of her childhood still there. It gave me goosebumps. I just love all the history shared here. Thank you for including this!
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Thanks for your wonderful message - we're thrilled that her memories touched you (and indeed so many others!).
How can one not shed a tear walking in the footsteps of this dear lady who lived at Purnon. History and the present are married together. Purnon is a very special place. Thank you for all the restoration you are doing. ❤
Thank you for your message - we're thrilled that you enjoyed hearing a little of Eliane's life here at Chateau de Purnon.
Well said....ty
It's a pleasure. I am so enjoying your journey awakening this beauty Purnon.
I would like to visit there someday..
What a delightful lady. So interesting to hear about her memories ❤️❤️❤️
What a wonderful gift this lovely woman gave to you. I could listen to her talk about her memories all day.
She has blessed Purnon with her amazing stories.
Thanks for your message. We are thrilled that Eliane's memories could be shared with everyone following our journey.
😪 a little tear of joy for this lovely story and gracious lady
Thrilled you enjoyed Eliane's story - thanks for your message.
Oh the end of this had me in tears! Thank you for sharing this sweet lady & her story.
What an episode, what a beautiful lady. I was in tears. Thank you.❤
Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed her story.
How generous and kind of you to walk this woman through her memories
A beautiful video and thank you for sharing
Love and respect from Canada❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️
It sounds like the Marquis was a very kind man ,because he looked after Eliane's mother when she became ill from too much work. Also giving the children special treats.
The prom, the little iron, the wallpaper- how thrilling to be able to link these items to a person that lived at Purnon.
This little woman is a true treasure! She is a goldmine of information. What wonderful memories of growing up at the chateau. Thank you for sharing her stories with us.
absolutely your best episode yet! A joy to see her return to her childhood home…
We're thrilled that you loved this episode. We are so touched that Eliane trusted us to share her memories of life here at Purnon.
As much as I enjoy watching all the renovations of Purnon, I think this is my favorite episode.
We're thrilled... Eliane's memories are precious to us, we were thrilled to be able to share them.
Samesies! Hearing the stories of the people that actually LIVED hear is what gives this majestic place LIFE!❤
Samesies! Hearing the stories of the people that actually LIVED hear is what gives this majestic place LIFE!❤
This is an amazing story and so heartwarming. God bless her
Thanks for your message.
Felicity, I believe I have been subscribed since Tim and you began this enormous commitment with determination, dedication and love? I have never left a comment until today. Even though I have been in the background silently cheering you on, marveled at what you both have physically accomplished yourselves, as well as, your restoration teams…this is by far my favorite episode! Eliane’s personal presence, recounting her family’s lives at Purnon, and her expressions as she went room-to-room have touched my heart. What a treasure to have found her, offering yet another layer of history told by someone with first-hand knowledge. I offer you my deepest thanks for sharing her with us.
Thank you for your wonderful message. We're thrilled you've been following our journey since the beginning. We hope that each step in our restoration will touch people in different ways. Certainly Eliane's memories have moved people - wonderful! We can't wait to share more of our journey with everyone.
Watching her see the baby carriage of her brother, which I still there, was so emotional. My goodness to walk back in time with someone telling step by step all events that took place is really amazing. Thank you for that ❤
That was a very touching moment for us all. Thanks for your message- we're thrilled you're following our journey.
Thank you, Eliane, for sharing your memories. ❤
I throughly enjoyed going down memory lane with the 2 of you. Thank you.
Our pleasure - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.
Chère Madame, chère Eliane puisque c’est votre joli prénom, quelle joie pour tous ceux qui suivent la restauration du château de Purnon sur cette chaîne d’avoir le privilège de recueillir votre témoignage! Vos souvenirs familiaux partagés avec tant de gentillesse et de simplicité donnent tout son sens au magnifique travail de sauvegarde mené par Tim et Felicity. Mille mercis 💐
How extraordinary to meet the little girl (now an elderly woman) who was born at the Château & to garner so much wonderful information.
I can imagine how emotional she was seeing it all again. Wow! What memories she must have, & what wonderful stories. What a privilege to meet her.
The restoration is coming along beautifully…… such a huge job…. Love your channel. Thank you for sharing. 🙏👏❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
This has to be one of my favorite insights into Purnon! How beautiful is Eliane’s story and her parent’s role in Purnon. She is the voice of all the humble workers down through the centuries. They are equally as important (if not more) as the noble families who employed them. Thank you for sharing your journey and for saving beautiful Purnon.
Thank you for your message. We're thrilled that you enjoyed hearing Elaine's story.
The Chateau IS HISTORY.
We're thrilled you're enjoying the history of this extraordinary place and the people who lived here.
Beautiful story showing us that this is not only the building story but the people who live in there. ❤
It must have been the toughest time. Lovely people adding to the history is so special.
Thanks for your message.
Beautiful life story. I grew emotional watching and listening. My mom was born ‘42, during the war, in Germany. I remember her telling us that she lived on a farm for a time and that times were simpler- described perfectly by Elaina. Mom instilled in us children the love of fresh food, making do with what you had and being a survivor-just like Elaina ❤. Merci, Danke and thank you for sharing her story and the story of Purnon. I look forward to every Sunday’s time with you ❤. Rose
This episode made my morning warm and special. I live in Canada now, but still remember the stories of my grand-parents about the post war Europe. Amazing woman, Eliane! Big thank you for making this video!
Our pleasure! Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode of Eliane's memories.
We are all in tears after hearing such emotional memories from this dear lady. I am also 1947 born, so I can relate to how things were at the time, we still had rationing until 1953. Thanks so much for this lovely episode linking past Purnon to your own era! ❤xx
This was very emotional to watch. Thank you for sharing her experience with us.
What a wonderful story by one who was so connected and lived there. What an emotional touching journey through her eyes.
This was such a heart-touching story, you could really see how life was like for her as she was explaining in details.
Restoring the chateau would be a huge joy for her
Lovely and very moving. Thank you.
This was so special, thanks for sharing. Homes are so much more than just buildings.
Exactly. Thanks for your message.
I always enjoy watching your videos, but this one really touched my heart. Thank you letting Eliane tell her story. I loved it.
Thank you for your message - we're thrilled that Eliane's story touched you.
What a gracious way to honor Purnon and those who loved her in the past. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Rick, we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode. Thanks for following.
Très émouvant le témoignage d'Eliane qui nous ramène dans un passé oublié.... nous l'embrassont❤ et merci pour cette belle vidéo
Merci pour votre message!
Excellent video. Seeing the chateau through her eyes made me emotional. That lady is a French treasure.
All of your episodes are interesting, but this one struck a chord with me. My mother is approximately the same age as the lovely woman you interviewed for this episode. She too has similar stories of food shortages and the importance of community gatherings. Thank you so much for sharing her story and life at Purnon during and after WWII, you have succeeded in making the world a wee bit smaller and ever so sweeter.
Thank you for your message. We're thrilled that Eliane's memories struck a chord with the memories your mother has shared with you.
I look forward all week for Sunday mornings "at Purnon". Touched my heart to tears today. Thank you for not just restoring the Chateau, but inspiring joy and gratitude in the people your lives touch. Thats what made me choose to become a Patreon member. To support your love not only for Purnon but for humanity as well. May you be blessed with abundance love and joy for your efforts and beautiful souls. I shall visit some day!
Thank you for your wonderful message and for your support of our project to save Chateau de Purnon. We look forward to welcoming you during one of our Open Days! Best wishes.
My heart is full with the joy of the wonderful memories of Chateau de Purnon. Truly a lovely time with the sharing of time past with the lovely lady and her story. Thank you, from Southern California, USA. 🇺🇸💕
What a beautiful story to add to your story and the story of Purnon.
I can't wait to come visit .I feel the the beautiful moments you share.
So amazing the past history. Thank you for saving Purnon.
What a joy that you have this wonderful woman to give you touches of her history. The emotions of walking through her home for much of her life was wonderful to see. I loved the story of the washing machine it was so cute!
Thanks for your message -we're thrilled you enjoyed hearing her memories!
Amazing social history from Elaine & now recorded forever ❤
Yes, Exactly. Thanks for your message.
In a time where we have everything, they had each other, family, faith, and love! Beautiful!!
That was so lovely to walk you both.
I look forward to the restoration of her home with the pictures of her family. What an honor that would be to the family.😊
So touching 😊😊
Thanks - thrilled you enjoyed it.
So lovely. Just a little tear shed. Bissous for this sweet lady.
Thank you for your message.
I have joined the ranks of the other viewers of this week's episode and shed a few tears. I was so touched by her story and memories and your kindness in letting her share that story.❤
Thank you for your message and support. We're thrilled that Eliane's memories of life here at Purnon have touched so many people.
I could listen to Elaine for hours. Hopefully, she doesn't live too far away so that she can visit her beloved place and enjoy the progress of the renovation as often as she longs for it. Thank you and her for sharing! 💖
That was wonderfil! Just brings a whole new perspective to life at Purnon!❤
Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed hearing Eliane's memories.
Beautiful stories, thank you. What a lovely lady.
Thank you for your message - Eliane is very special to us.
What an amazing story this wonderful lady has shared with us all. The chateau itself is a marvel but to hear the stories of someone who was born and grew up there is extraordinary! What wonderful memories of life at the chateau!
This is really special to have someone who lived on the grounds tell you how life was then and perhaps answer some questions.
This is a lovely video. The life at this château was just the same for people who worked here.
Best wishes to you at Chateau de la Motte.
What an incredible heartwarming story, I can understand just how emotional it was for her
What a lovey lady. She brought some wonderful memories back to Chateau. It had to be a hard life at that time, fbut when you are a child, you really don't notice it until you are older. So glad she became a teacher and then a principle. Thank you.
Thrilled you enjoyed learning a little about her life.
Oh what an extraordinary opportunity to see and relive Purnom through her eyes and experiences ❤
We're thrilled you enjoyed hearing some of her memories.
Before learning of Eliane's profession, I was certain that her storytelling skills had been perfected in a pedagogical setting. Brava Mme Eliane et merci d'avoir partage vos souvenirs emouvants d'une epoque pendant laquelle je dirais que votre generation en global vivait (dans toute l'Europe), et qui etait tres comparable au "vieux continent" apres la guerre. Votre reussite (et celle de votre frere) a inscrire universite est un beau temoignage du systeme sociale bien concu da la belle France!
Wow, a wonderful woman. Linking worlds of the past and present. Excellent share.
Thank you for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.
I so enjoy your documentation of the restoration of Purnon and all the hard work you 2 do together with the wonderful team you have but this Lady was something else.
Her stories gives real life to the actual life here, the happy and the sad, the glorious and the devastation and she did it with love in her ❤️ ❤❤❤ bless her and her memories.
My story are that I love on a typical south Swedish farm from the 1850 and 100 years later a woman moved in with her husband. When we bought it in 2007 we met her and got to know and love her for 10 years before she passed at 98 years of age, she as your lady talked with love about their home and life eventhough it was hard work.
Thanks for letting us share this and all the great work you do
Lots of love from Sweden 😊
What a lovely woman. Really enjoyed her reminiscences. Brought part of the chateau to life.
Exactly! We're touched that she trusted us to share her memories of life here at Purnon.
It's so wonderful that she was able to come back to her childhood home. I know I've done that to the two homes I consider "home"
Thanks for your message - there is something special about returning to places that have played a special part in our lives and seeing them through the lens of the lives we have subsequently lived.
special thanks for today's vlog on the live of those living at the château working for those in the château, merci❣️
Thank you! We're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.
Thank you for taking the time with the wonderful lady. I hope she will be back many times over to see the progress.
What a beautiful gift Eliane has given you in recounting her life at Purnon. So many memories for her - both sad and joyful. Loved that her aunt was employed and gave her those costumes when she was a little girl. Thank you for sharing this heartfelt story with us.
What an extraordinary person. Eilane’s extraordinarily emotional memories triggered so many memories of my own. With parents who were refugees of the war, a young brother who died, a childhood living in poverty, parents who wanted the very best for their children. The toughest yet the happiest of times. It must be a real privilege to know her and to now be the custodians not only of the Chateau but of personal memories and stories like these. M&R
Thanks Guys, we're thrilled that Eliane's memories have struck such a chord with your own family experiences of war and poverty. There is always so much to learn by listening to those in whose footsteps we walk...
Truly an amazing video. Seeing the buildings through her eyes was so touching.
Thanks for your message - hearing her speak about these spaces transforms our understanding about life at the chateau.
What a gift Eliane is to Purnon. I hope she enjoyed explaining her young life not only to you but we viewers.
She certainly is. We are so touched that she trusted us to share her memories of life here at Purnon.
There is treasure, but some of the simple things in life are even more valuable and this moment was one
Exactly. Thank you for your message.
Muy bella y extraordinaria historia de Eliane y su familia con el castillo purnon. Los relatos de Eliane son conmovedores, fascinantes y llenos de nostalgia. Eliane con su narración agranda la historia y grandeza del castillo PURNON. Esta historia me encantó por su espontaneidad y lucidez en cada pala palabra y gesto de Eliane. Documental fabuloso que hace más grande y legendaria la historia del monumental y bello PURNON.
It occurs to me that her narration and descriptions offer you an amazing and unique opportunity to document and restore the look and purpose of so many spaces at Purnon, especially her flat. The actual wallpaper and some furniture and artifacts still exists - astounding! With that video documentation of her journey through time, she has gifted you provenance which is invaluable in the realm of art, history and it’s associated value - monetary and historical.
I paid rapt attention to every tiny detail including her emotions as she recalled memories of each space or article encountered on your walkthrough. The existence of that family in residence at Purnon , ney Purnon itself, is 100% underpinned by the support of the staff that provided food, maintenance and the soul of a community to propel the estate forward through time to be laid at our hands today.
Tremendous thanks to you both for the effort, sacrifice and time devoted to rescuing this moment in time which makes the present a much richer time and place due to our ability to compare and reflect on how the present is made possible and supported by our past.
My wife just watched this episode. She said: A truly wonderful heart warming episode which had me in tears. What a joy you have brought to Eliane for enabling her to reminisce her childhood through every little corner, rooms, the curtains, the pram, the kitchen where her dear late mother worked. Thankyou for sharing this to all of us, bless you.
Thank you for passing on your wife's comments -we're thrilled you both enjoyed hearing Eliane share her precious memories about life here at Chateau e Purnon.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story of this lady’s early life at the chateau. Well done to you for giving your time in letting her re-visit and reflect on her early life.
Living history at its most moving!
I watch your updates every Sunday and I think what you’re doing is amazing and inspiring!
Wishing both health from Yorkshire, England.
Thank you for your message - we're thrilled that our journey is a part of your Sunday routine. Best wishes to you and we look forward to sharing further stories and progress.
What a beautiful story!
Amazing video this week. Seeing the Pram that her younger brother used really got to me. Hopefully you can restore the place where she spent her childhood back to the way it was in her honor. Keep up the good work on Purnon!!
Thanks for your message. We're thrilled this episode touched you - the pram today with eh photo of her brother in it decades ago was very moving.
That was very emotional. It brought me to tears.
Merci, Elaine, pour les souvenirs de la vie au chateau!
Oui, merci Eliane! Et merci pour votre message.
Such an emotional walk and recollections by Eliane of her time living at Purnon. How wonderful for you both to have this personal connection with Purnon's past through your relationship with this lovely lady and her memories.
Thanks for your message. Our friendship with Eliane is very precious to us. She is such an important link to Purnon's history.
What a lovely, lovely story❣
Thrilled you enjoyed it!
What an emotional reunion it has been for her and what an asset to have to bring back details of the chateau which otherwise would be impossible to elaborate from the existing infrastructure.
Exactly! Thank you for your message.
Thank-you for sharing her story!
Our pleasure!
Thank u for sharing her story with us. She is a very special person in this Chateaus life ❤
A living memory - how very special to get this visit.
We are always thrilled to welcome Eliane to Purnon.
What a very special episode! Thank you and Elaine for sharing her history growing up at Purnon - breathes life into what you are trying to preserve. HERstory is the history of Purnon!
What a beautiful reminder of the history of Chateau Purnon.
Theres just something about real life History being told by someone that lived that History , i loved watching and hearing how this lovely lady lived in this stunning Chateau , it did pull on my heart strings and how they lived through a war and loss of family members just must of been so hard . Seeing the Pram and knowing her brother was the one when a baby used it was very heart felt . So lucky to have history told by someone still alive that lived there . Thank u . 💕❤💕
Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed hearing Eliane's memories of life here at Chateau de Purnon.
loved this! And the episode about the doughter.....it all makes the chateau live somehow...not just a heap of stoner bricks and mortar ! thank you
What’s fabulous treasure ! Her memories and being here to share them .
Tears shed. What a special moment with such a special lady. ❤❤❤
We're thrilled you were touched by her memories of life here at Purnon.
Not just a chateau but a time capsule of memories! Amazing.
Exactly - so many insights into people and the times in which they lived here.
Wow. What an emotional video this week. I cried like a baby several times. How wonderful Eliane's story will live on here on the internet forever. Tim and Felicity you are good people who were born for this project. I can't help but think there is a great lesson to when she said you can't dream of what you don't know, so you are happy with what you have. In this internet world when we are all obsessed with what other folks have we can sometimes forget to be happy with what we do have. I couldn't help but notice that the lions on the stairs look pretty much exactly the same as 60 plus years ago! One day when she returns for a visit, you'll have to take a photo of her in the exact same spot as the photo with her as a young girl at the base of the stairs.
What a wonderful message! Thank you... there was much wisdom in her happy memories of what must have been sometimes difficult times. Something for all of us. And, yes, the lions! We were secretly pleased to see they are not deteriorating that rapidly!!
I just realized that I have been here a long time! When I watched this one, I did remember the other video from 3 years ago of a woman who lived at Purnon, but just now looked back and saw it was the same woman! I loved that older video too and never forgot it. Thank you for this newer video that expands on her story.
What a beautiful way to share the chateau’s beautiful history. So much of the history of these great houses is the story of the servants and workers who kept them running for centuries.
What a sweet story
Thrilled you enjoyed it!
The memories and photos of the people who lived at Purnon meld together with the physical restoration to bring it back to life. It's wonderful that you are infusing the chateau with the stories and the history as you go. She will surely stand proudly when the restoration is "complete" (I use quotation marks because I know you said it will probably not be completed in our lifetimes, but I think you will reach a tipping point, kind of like inflating a hot air balloon, when it begins to lift off... She will swell with pride to be in her glory again and Eiane's story will be part of that.)
Thank you for wonderful message - what an apt analogy of a hot air balloon starting to ascend! We're thrilled you enjoyed hearing Eliane's memories of life here at Chateau de Purnon.
Every week my respect is growing for this amazing project, the care for the building but also the humanity, the stories. You became custodians of a half forgotten world that you bring to life and let us share in every detail. Thank you for everything. Written with a tear after a very down-to-earth yet heartwarming episode, très émouvant.
Thank you for your message. We're thrilled that you're following our journey and valuing the human connections alongside the restoration of this extraordinary estate.
SO special that this lady still lives in the area & is so willing to share her life stories of growing up at Purnon 💞
Eliane actually lives in Normandy now - so her visits are more precious to us from so much further away. Thanks for your message.
Félicity et Tim, une éolienne bollée de 1880, à 70 km de chez vous , " château des clairbaudières" Paizay le sec bravo à vous continuez!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So very beautiful. Thank you for sharing
Thrilled you enjoyed it.
A touching video with Eliane sharing childhood memories of her life at Purnon that brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing this with us.
So beautiful. I'm so glad Eliane was able to visit her home as well as her family's graves, and was able to share it with you. Just beautiful.
Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed seeing and hearing Eliane's story.
What a treasure to have Elliann (not sure if I spelled her name right) share her memories growing up at Purnon ❤Such a sweet lady. It is wonderful how you have been gathering and saving the history and stories of Purnon. Its a beautiful thing ❤
Thank you so much for sharing Eliane's stories with us!
We're thrilled you enjoyed hearing her memories.
I have come to have such respect for your work in restoring this grand piece of French history. That would be enough, but you honor the fact that Purnon is really all about the people, starting with the most humble and essential souls who gave it life. Thank you for sharing with the rest of the world. (This from Texas).
Thank you for your message - we're thrilled you're following our adventure and enjoying each element of our journey to reawaken Purnon and honour the memory of the people who have lived and worked here.
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed that! What a wonderful blessing to hear a first hand account of her life there and for her to find so many glimpses of her childhood still there. It gave me goosebumps. I just love all the history shared here.
Thank you for including this!
Thanks for your wonderful message - we're thrilled that her memories touched you (and indeed so many others!).
Wow! What a beautiful blessing to hear about Elaine’s memories and see her pictures.
We're thrilled you enjoyed this episode - thanks for your message.