Loved that bed too. Also loved that old Singer sewing machine because my grandmother had one, passed down to my mother and then my sister. It brought back many wonderful memories.
I can't believe that no one is stepping in to preserve/restore and protect this amazing furniture and books in this beautiful castle! Untold treasures and history just rotting away. Heartbreaking
I know, right?! Not only the monetary value of the pieces but they are art in their own right. It's just wrong to let it all decay but, y'know, rich people...
If alot taxes were owed when the last owner died, the government owns it and they dont care. Governments all over especially in Europe are taking iver private property by imposing taxes too high to pay. That would be my guess
@@sparrowgael What a thing to say! Likely the people who owned it were not rich when they left it. Or, they all died out with no heirs. There were letters and correspondence lying about as well as photos, but these guys did not stop to look at them. If they could read a little French we might have learned something of the story of this place It drove me crazy as this guy scanned past photos and never let us take it in. One letter was laid out flat on a counter and he walked right past it. No curiosity, just interest in the wallpaper and decor. I bet some in the village know something, but then again, probably don't know a bit of French so they did not try. (Yes, I do speak French and I have spent time in France. I lived in Europe for several years in the late 90s). What I learned when I was nosing around in Southern France is that there are many places like this, but they became too expensive to keep up. Taxes often drove people out and with nowhere big enough to go, they had to leave treasures behind. A lot of this after WW2 in France, and Britain, too.
I guess it's a tribute to the local villagers that they have not looted the place. I truly appreciate your sensitivity to the fine art and craftsmanship you encounter.
Folks overseas in general usually have a greater respect for things like this. They know a lot of the time these properties are tied up in courts after inheritance. England is more like the US though.
@@stephjezo6470 You're right there. If this had been in England, the garden would be full of fly-tipped rubbish, in the castle every plate and window would be smashed, every bit of old furniture worth more than a fiver lifted, graffiti on the walls, syringes and beer cans in every corner, then there would have been a couple of raves before someone torched the lot.
I've seen this extraordinary abandoned castle explored a couple times now, but yours is my favorite presentation. You zoom in on the details I want to see, first of all -- and your intelligent and respectful commentary are filled with the same wonder and awe that I feel looking at the videos of these historic and beautiful places! I can't imagine getting to see such places with my own eyes. Lucky you!! Thank you for making it possible for people all over the world to join in on your adventures vicariously!
I agree , best film tecnique . Zoom and Hold , let us study detail . Samesame with full room views , Hold for a while . Excellent . Other Vloggers continuall scan is awful viewing .
I can't help but have a feeling of sadness for this entire place. Loaded with such treasures all being allowed to just decay to the elements lost forever.
I totally don’t understand this. There are good pieces of furniture that could easily be refinished and very valuable. Maybe donations for charities? And certainly book collectors would love to rummage through those old dusty books. Some are worth saving for museums and libraries. I’m so puzzled why the locals let this stuff just decay. Certainly there has to be options for local charities to raise money from an auction or artists looking to repurpose and refurbish items. Whoever owns this is truly missing out on passing on these hidden treasures for great charitable causes. Such a waste! And it doesn’t have to be!
The markings on the wall at 4:58 are the inner layer of lime /plaster rendering. There would typically be 3 layers with this one being the middle layer. The outer layer seems to have decayed and fallen off . The markings are where the first latherer would go along and spread the lime with the second person following and striking the fresh lime with a brick layers hammer using the square face on the second layer and spacing the strikes further apart. On the inner layer or layer 1 the helper would follow the latherer and using the other side of the bricklayers hammer that has a pointed end but would strike the fresh layer with far more strikes per square foot . The reason for this is to embed the plaster into the brick or subsurface so that it adheres better, Then following would be the last layer or smooth coat or finish coating so typically 3 coats in all . 2 coats rough and hammered and 1 coat smooth and finished..A On this wall it may also have been prepped for a new smooth/finish coat. The chipping being done as a means for the new plaster to attach/adhere to the old surface.
I come to the comments for either humor or learning. I take the learning with a grain of salt as I have seen mis-information. Your comment is extensive and sounds credible. Thank you for taking the time to explain and enlighten.
To be honest it is unlikely that a second render coat was ever applied to that wall, the surface is too even and the pattern of gouges look too clean. Render would not fall away in such a tidy fashion. It appears rather that the wall was prepared for a further coat, by marking it to help the render coat adhere, but in the event, further rendering did not take place.
Thank you for the explanation. I couldn't believe he didn't realise what it was. I know nothing about construction, but I recognise an "unfinished" wall when I see it. Now, it looks more as if it was prepped than simply decayed to the point of that layer being exposed, it's too neat.
So sad. People, lived and loved and laughed and wept there. Celebrated and mourned. All of those memories in that house. So wonderful that the locals have left her untouched. It’s too bad though that the locals couldn’t just share and manage it together. ❤
Someone owns it. Until they decide to do something with it, it will continue to decay. So sad. This happens all over Europe, not just with castles but estate homes, regular homes, farms etc. Buildings that are hundreds of years old now left to decay because the owners don't/can't sell for the price they ask for, and don't have the money to maintain them. Another issue is if there are multiple beneficiaries who equally inherit the property. More often than not, they can't/don't agree on selling vs transforming it into something usable (ie tourist accomodations, etc) and hence nothing is done with them.
It's inheritance laws again. Red tape. It's clear these properties would not be abandoned if there was not a legal issue. They are worth too much money, land , objects artifacts..etc.
I watch a lot of RUclips channels that buy and restore chateaus. Most of these have been abandoned by the families because they cannot afford the restorations and/or taxes. Or, no will. So sad to see these places with all the beautiful history get vandalized and left to decay. Thank you for sharing! I sent your video to a couple of the RUclipsrs that restore them.
Beautiful. For the most part, chateaus from this time period had walls covered in silk fabrics, not wallpaper. This abandoned chateau contained mostly 17th and 18th-century furniture. Victorian furniture was popular from 1830-1890. The amazing canopy bed was probably hand-carved by a German master cabinet maker. The wood looks as if it might be walnut. When the camera pans the bed you will note that one of the posters on the bed shows the wear of someone using their hand to grasp the post to go around the bed. The finish has been worn away.
What I noticed was the nude woman (a warrior princess who forget her top?) carved on each poster--guessing this was the man's bed? The carving is so rich and deep, her breasts can be seen in profile sticking out from a number of feet away! Tickled me.
Have you been to Europe? When he says "13th century", he means the foundation. That's how things are dated, even if not even a wall remain from that time. The decor and furniture have nothing to do with how old the building is, those things change through the centuries, rooms get added or taken down, fires burn it to the ground, etc. But if the foundation is from the 1200's, it's a 13th century château.
You capture every detail so well....no unnecessary spooky vibes , instead there's clean commentary and just a realistic experience of a place lost in time
I can understand that the upkeep of a chateau like this must have been huge, hence the need to vacate, but why leave all these beautiful things behind? It's very curious. Thank you for showing this to us.
It may be that the owners died off & there is still a problem with the inheritance, so nobody is claiming it - or maybe nobody wants it because it's too expensive to fix up. The lunacy is leaving all the assets that could be sold off - every room has panelling that could be sold, marble fireplaces etc. If they are not going to use the buildings then at least clear them of all the bits that are valuable ! The crazy thing is the sheer number of places like this all over Europe - it would be interesting to have a count of exactly how many & their status. There are a few in the US too of course, this problem seems to be everywhere !
It always feels like such a tragedy to see these places just rotting away, especially all the amazing furniture, art and books that could easily be saved. At the same time though there is something magical about seeing these abandoned places still filled with their old things. It’s a reminder that nothing lasts forever, not even the most beautiful castles.
Hey Lad, I'm fairly certain that crest you filmed in that one bedroom read in Latin " Letum quam Lotum" which translates to Bed and Breakfast in English. Death before dishonor would be "Mori quam Foedari" in the Latin.
Jeremy, you need a lot more curiosity! You didn’t bother checking the dates of the hand-written documents in the chest on the floor; you ignored the large plan which seemed to show the original formal gardens; the images over the fireplaces looked very much like Emperor Napoleon in his ermine robes; etc. I’m glad you do this, as the places are worth well seeing, but I wish you had more of a background in European history and architecture.
I just started watching some of this guy videos, and he makes me insane, he cares more about wallpaper and drapes than he does about actual historical documents. And all he says is this is amazing. This is amazing. This is amazing. Wow, wow. I’ve never seen this. This is amazing. I feel like he’s one of my stoner friends from college.
I concur. I find most videos like this (by many other channels too) are focused on things that don't tell the history. I would've liked to see more of the original parts of the property and not the 90's renovation of the bathroom. I'm just glad I'm not getting motion sickness from watching this one. Kudos to the guy for using a stabilizing tool for his camera!
This is making me cry. Such a beautiful home,left to die alone and unloved. It really is breaking my heart. :{ If I just had the money I would put it all into raising it back up to it's former glory.
This is beautiful. I can’t imagine what you must have felt walking through, I’m in awe just looking at the video. Time just stands still, doesn’t it? Thank you for sharing this video.
This is the Chateau de Segonzac. The reason it's not lived in is due to French inheritance laws as the previous owner died and there are too many heirs to the property. The de Segonzac family are a very ancient noble family but there are quite a lot of them. Basically if a €1million property, in poor repair, would need to be subdivided into 20 for all the heirs, but instead they can defer their income taxes for 7 years against the value of the property, then it doesn't make financial sense to sell it. This happens A LOT in France. The vineyard, which is famous, is now owned by a Swiss businessman. That was what made the estate profitable but now that it's been separated from the actual chateau then the house becomes a white elephant as you need a substantial income to maintain it. It looks to me like this place hasn't bee lived in for 20 years. All the paintings have been removed, along with the decent furniture. The rest is late 19th century/early 20th century copies of earlier styles. I know because I grew up in a very similar property in Provence although our furniture was mostly 18th century. The chateau is still rescuable. Give it another 20 years and it won't be.
Very strange inheritance laws . In usa its always 2nd/ next generation of heirs then get passed down if 2nd/ next generation pass away. Unless these owners had 10 kids to ÷ 10ways I'm sure it can be sorted out 😁❤️
Thank you so much for explaining that. If I had the money I would definitely want to buy a French chateau. That would be the biggest dream of mine to leave the United States and live out in the countryside in France in an old chateau and I don't even care if it's haunted. LoL French architecture and style is probably the most amazing thing to me in the world, especially the 17th and 18th century. Not to mention all of the rich history.
And I know it would take someone extremely wealthy to rescue this place. Very sad that the government which gets so much money from taxes gives it to illegal immigrants but yet lets their Rich history decay. It should at the very least be turned into a historic monument. As you say, I am sure most of the good pieces were already taken out. So if I was rich I would have to buy a smaller abandoned French chateau and it needs someone not only with a lot of money but with a lot of time because the restorations would be extensive And very time consuming. To me it would be worth it. It would be a dream.
...there are so many filthy rich people on earth who have more money than they coulever spend in one lifetime. Seriously - why not saving such gems then? It's heartbreaking that such a beautiful piece of history just rots away. (Edit: typo)
Absolutely stunning place, and if it's really as old as like 900 years, it's actually in a pretty decent shape. Thanks for this excellent explore. One of your best ones, so far, I think. 👏😍👏
I was completely mind blown with this video! I did not expect such beauty ♥️ I spend hours watching videos of abandoned mansions and chateaus; many are in terrible conditions inside and out. And the furniture that is left, is honestly ugly or simply destroyed. BUT seeing the potential that this place has, honestly got me so emotional I had tears in my eyes the whole time! The bones of the castle, the details, the furniture, the decor, the pictures and historical items, everything! My imagination went wild just picturing the renovation: preserving the essence of every room, repairing what’s broken, cleaning, washing, painting… I even thought of using a big room as a museum type of area to showcase the treasures. By the way, LOVE this channel!!! Your excitement and respect, shows how gr8 of a person you are! Thank you for doing this 🙌🏼 Ok now back to this place… I need to know more about this Chateau!!! Does it belong to anyone? Is it the country’s property? Is it up for sale? Is there a catch? Does it have a name? I need more info! Please 🥹🙏🏼
That bed! OMG! I'm in love w/that bed. Also that table, the small side table, & that large china hutch in the dining room as well. I absolutely adore hand carved wooden furniture & any other material that's hand carved. I have to say this again, your introductions into your videos are simply wonderful. The way in which you word things makes your audience "feel" the surroundings in which they are about to see, you have gift is all I can say. Keep up the excellent work & thank you for bringing France to us.
At 28.20 the table is stunningly gorgeous. But leaning on the table is the original garden design house plan framed. That was my highlight incredible. It would be the exact age of construction. The entire original garden design. You missed it but take a look back on your video 😊
Thank you, Jeremy, for sharing your adventures with us! I love seeing inside these old places. I really appreciate it that you don't make up stuff about what you're seeing, or pretend to know things that you obviously don't. I like your honest awe and respectful approach to what you're looking at. We're always excited to see into the next room too! I do watch other explorers too, but have left a few of them because of the inane comments and observations. One guy could only say, "So cooool!" over and over. Another couple keeps commenting on how dirty a place is. I like to look at exploring these old, fabulous buildings with you as an opportunity to learn something about how others have lived, and marvel at the architecture. And the furniture!! Stay safe and keep doing what you do so well!
gorgeous chateau!! the last part of your video looks like that was the oldest part of the chateau with the vaulted and wood beam ceilings and thicker walls interior and at the windows. Great video. love your work.
Hey Jeremy thanks for being so respectful of the places you explore. I'm sure if the family is still around they would appreciate you not destroying everything which obviously over the years there has been a bunch of looting and human caused desecration. Even though abandoned these places deserve respect for the history and family heirlooms. You were wondering about the odd fountain in what would have been the front greeting "parlor". It is a very rare example of a wine or champagne fountain. When a party is planned during the early 1800's the servants and cooks would connect a barrel behind the wall (only they knew where the access door was) and as your guests would arrive after having their coats and capes/furs hung nearby, they were able to grab some refreshment before adjourning to the next reception parlor or as we think of them today "living room". That wonderful large room with the small table for playing cards (it had the four chairs around it) and the beautiful book shelves. I'm a huge fan now of all the wonderful stone and marble fireplaces you are showing and the obviously matching furniture, much of which does actually date from 1840's to 1870's. I have worked in the historical furniture industry and know several professional antique researchers....those armoires (stand alone clothing and accessories cupboards) are stunning and the beds are wonderful. Not all the furniture is extremely old, but most actually is from what I can see in the videos. It's a real shame someone has gone in there and treated it with such disrespect. Maybe someone from the family will return and fix it up, but at the price of upkeep it would be nice also if there was a way to make it into a historic landmark or museum.....stay safe!
Hello Jeremy, WOW Thank you for sharing this wonderful Castle. So beautiful. It is a shame that there is no one looking after it. This was one of the the best so far. Thank you so much for sharing this one. Doris 🇦🇺🦘
I happened upon your channel just scrolling through today. The reverence and respect and the appreciation that you gave for the beauty that this Castle holds and once held is greatly appreciated. Thank you for sharing the opportunity with us.
This is the first video of yours I've seen, I will be watching more. The gentle tone of your voice and respectful way you went through that old but endearing place was wonderful. I could feel the "Awe" you felt because I love those kinds of places too. Thank you for sharing an amazing journey. May God bless you on many more.
The bathtub isn’t for kids only. It’s a tub you sit in, it’s normally a bit higher/deeper than a normal/longer tub. We have them in Denmark also in older buildings where the bathrooms were small back in time 😊.
That poetic statements at the beginning sets me up in a feeling that I'm about to embark on a majestic journey. Love it, I hope you continue doing that it's awesome.
I have a feeling there's alot more to see in that place..the video would prolly be a couple hours long to look at everything and taking ur time...great find, that antique furniture is amazing...thnks for the explore...
I just love the giddiness and wonder in your voice as you explore this home. You’re definitely a man after my own heart because I just adore those detailed hand carved woodworks and the textiles and wallpaper. But what I also love to look at is beautiful iorn work. Like stair rails, gates, and hinges and decorative door pulls. Thank you so much for sharing. This was extraordinary.
Thank you so much for saying all that! Sometimes I wonder if I’m showing too much of the detail of the architecture or furniture but that’s what I’m very interested in. It’s so fascinating. Thanks for the encouragement!
This chateau is absolutely beautiful. If i had the money and someone reliable to help restore it I would love to do that. The furniture in it is beautiful, especially the big shelf piece in the dining room. I'm in love with it!
One of the most enjoyable parts of your films is the actual filming technique - that reflective unrushed look. And the narration. Can't say enough or anything more really. Except thanks.
You should definitely open some of the books and look at dates and see if you can find makers mark on the furniture and the China! It is so unbelievably sad to see this beautiful castle left to decay. Such a shame
@@cathy-wv1hg A person commented something quite brilliant--they surmise by the modern furniture throughout (and I noticed the 19602-70s paint--yellow and lime green trim, pink trim, blue) that it was occupied and updated continuously through the 20th century. Then at least a caretaker, until recently (21st century). Now, because of the dusting and the oddly misplaced furniture such as the 4-poster bed with the red satin sheet in the yellow and green bedroom, tours are being given and some furniture added more consistent with what people expect to see in a 13th century castle. Just put in without any attempt to fit them into any decor, just make it look old? I wonder about ghost tours--huge today, I could see small groups of young people paying to spend a night there, at least disturbing the dust...they'd be disappointed by the 1970 decor. A carved 4-poster bed with a red satin sheet would please them mightily.
c est magnifique, je suis française, le travail que vous faite est incroyablement respectueux et touchant, quelle tristesse de voir ces lieux abandonnés.....
The fountain was for washing the face and hands after horse riding , rigorous outdoor sport, or long walking in the fields. Come home to eat, wash without having to change clothes before the day's work is done.
Your voice a awesome to listen to, your attention to detail is wonderful, your consideration for locations & the items inside, is just thoughtful & the content you share is beyond talented...thank you for taking us along with you! Stay safe n continue to be yourself!
Kitchens were usually in separate buildings due to the hear generated in summer. If they had one in the main house it would probably be in the basement or just very plain. The summer kitchen in an outbuilding is something that was practiced in the American South also. Kept the main house from burning in the event that cooking with fire got out of hand.
Im glad to see u back with another great video! Its been awhile! This place is absolutely stunning and huge!! Who would ever leave such treasures behind?? I understand it was probably very costly to maintain the place but to leave behind such beautiful and expensive furniture, just blows my mind! I am also a sucker for the hand carved wood and marble tables! Ohhhh to be wealthy! I will never know that life relating to money! Thats ok though as I may not be rich, I do have a happy life and everything I need! 😃Thanks for showing us this place! It is amazing! Until your next video, take care my friend! 💜
Incredibly beautiful! My mind is buzzing. Plenty of rugs on the floors. I notice Afghani/Persian & Turkmenia designs. Dude - they are antique, in good condition, worth a fortune! (just need cleaning)Jeremy, your voice has a husky quality which compliments your blog's feel. Well done with your kewl vlogs.
Outstanding goodSirs. 18:58 on the turn of the stone stairs was an extremely tall clock (later from the top you saw it had a tiny face in comparison) Wedged behind it was something wrapped in orange as you turned upward .. onward. I was screaming to you but you just kept going !!! ( : Thank you .. simply amazing, and the entire tone/demeanor you set throughout. perfect.
I just stumbled onto your explore videos! They are amazing and I especially love this French castle. It is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your experience!
Beautiful and heartbreaking in equal measure. I love that you are so respectful. My favourite was the four poster bed with floral fabric (embroidered?) curtains and ALL of the fireplaces. Imagine when it was all cared for and had people living there...
@@johnjohnon8767 political left and right are just the same,they just agree for taxes ,taxing more and more that 's why the french patrimony is abandonned and sometimes left to the ruin.
@@johnjohnon8767 Are you part of the 1%? If not, you are not enjoying the Republican tax breaks. You are paying just as much as ever, and can look forward to paying even more in the future! Don’t pretend to forget that the last Republican administration absolutely blew up the national debt to give those permanent tax breaks to the billionaires. You and I will pay for that, and you should remember to thank the republicans for it. Dems want to use your tax dollars to make sure you have healthcare, decent education, and an affordable place to live. Republicans want to make sure Betsy DeVoss gets her thirteenth super-yacht. Keep voting red. Cutting off your nose to spite your face makes you look very intelligent.
@@johnjohnon8767 This has been happening for 100+ years. Yes, taxes had a lot to do with it in recent times. It's an age that's gone. You can't pay laborers 1 franc a day anymore. You can't house a bunch of poor servants and give them barely anything while TAXING the farmers on your 60,000 acres of land given to you by the king. These people are still the richest and the reason why is because they moved to cities where business and finance happen. What are they going to do in the middle of the countryside? Many are still so wealthy they let shit rot inside or squabble for rights to it.
Wow! This is by far one of my favorite explores!!! I love that most of it is preserved and its so sad to see the vandals come in and loop through these incredible old homes. Thank you for sharing!!
There are a lot of “secret doors” in this castle. You can see them because they are a bit warped form age. Most panelling has doors. I am surprised what good condition this place seems to be in. No water damage or subsidence visible. That’s a miracle for it’s age. A special thanks to you Jeremy and your friend. It has to be the best place I have seen for a long time.
Hi Jeremy! I love absolutely LOVE going on journeys with you! You have such a calm voice which is perfect for exploring places. I'm a subscriber now! And I can't wait to see what's on your next video. Be safe and sound Jeremy. Love from Calgary, Alberta.
I would love to know a detailed history on this place and who owned it. All that artwork and those books, how has no one raided that place and sold them?
@Real Aiglon well, although I'm not one for stealing, I can't blame people for taking obviously discarded items and reselling them to once again be used by someone who will care for them.
I found your channel last night & I haven't slept yet. This is an incredibly stunning home❣️ I'm gobsmacked. The only thing I seem to be able to utter repeatedly is Oh My God!!! Yes, I subscribed & joined.
That castle is up,there with my favourites! I wish it could be restored! So much potential! I’m always so curious to see what these places looked like when they were in their prime? I wonder if this castle, since it’s such an historic landmark, might have more pictures, photos, information and history in the library archives? You usually have to ask as they keep that kind of stuff in a special place so it doesn’t get damaged. I’ve been watching these types of videos for years now, and just came across yours. They’re quickly becoming a favourite! It truly would make them rise to an even higher level if you could somehow manage to get ahold of additional information on the properties, especially photos of them in their prime! I do appreciate so much that you do your best to include as much history as possible! Thank you for bringing these beautiful, quality, exploration adventures to people like me who’ve dreamed of exploring these places all of my life yet unfortunately don’t have the means to do so.
Who just ups and leaves everything? Who owns this place? Surely the title records must have an owner? I would love to know the history, who built it, who lived in it, what their lives were like, what it looked like when it was built - wow. The stories of the ppls lives who lived there, their life events, forever hidden within those walls... just amazing!
I enjoyed this video so soooo much ❤ I get distracted very easily by background music. And this one was made perfectly for me!! Beside the fact that it’s phenomenal to watch the old castle 😅 of course. Thank you 🙏🏻
That downstairs bedroom with the chess table, there was a door on the right of the bed that has stairs (you can see the slope ceiling over the bath) that lead to a small room. You may have noticed the two glass doors above the bed.
Hmm…maybe. I can see the staircase to the servants’ quarters from the sitting room. The door is ajar to the right of the sitting room fireplace and you can see steps going up. It is going straight up and would line up with the slope of the bathroom ceiling. The door to the right of the bed could access the same staircase if there is a landing just a few steps up because it requires a 90° turn to the left to align with the sloped bath ceiling. Or it could have been a closet or stairs to underground to the right (however I believe access to that is left of the fossils). I am perplexed by the window above the bed because my estimation puts it right in the stairwell. What leads you to believe they are doors? My thinking is that it could be an interior window high enough that servants couldn’t look in while going up and down the stairs. There would have to be a window on the other side of the stairwell to the outside to give purpose to the interior window-providing natural light to the bedroom. It also provides natural light for the staircase. I really wish Jeremy would have explored that staircase…
that table that you liked looks like a "Boulle" but probably made in the 19th century not the 17th. I used to to do urbex back in the 90's and always love looking at old places. Good when people respect places and don't steal or break anything. I wish that real estate would invest more on using old buildings while including new structures it's way better than building brand new crappy apartments or houses that look so ugly. Nice content here! Hello from NY.
well, it may have been inhabited, but not abandoned: it has modern alarm system. which was conveniently off at the time of filming, so, was this hidden sales marketing move?
Such a GrEaT video Jeremy ! I LoVeD it. ❤ 🎉 ❤ I watched several of your other great videos and I subscribed. The narration is perfection and you have the most beautiful voice !! 💐 Ty !!
You missed the hidden staircase in the first (childrens) bedroom. There's a door to the right of the bed that opens to a small stairway. If you turn left and go up the stairs they lead past a small room with the large window that's located above the bed in the bedroom. If you turn right and go down the stairs they lead to the library. Aside from things seeming a little rushed towards the end, this was a very enjoyable video. Your camera and editing skills are top notch and your narration is informative and entertaining.
You have a wonderful voice and have a way of story telling that draws a person in. I love your hushed tone of respect. I always, always, wanted to discovery something like this.
I wonder how far back the history of this place could be researched. It would be interesting to know the first building to be developed. Also if any building would date back to the 1200's. Sometimes fire destroys and it is rebuilt. Also, the entire place would benefit from seeing behind the walls of each room. It is so modernized that is doesn't seem to be ancient inside at least. But great video!
Love, love this kind of videos. Thank you so much for sharing. At the same time it makes me so sad to see it so abandoned and at the same time beautiful. I imagined Ladies are walking in their beautiful big dresses , horses and carriages are parked outside...... and now it's frozen in time
To me it looks like a lot of 80’s things in there. Artwork seems like someone “thought” it should go into a chateaux. I’ve seen similar here where I live. That last bed! Gorgeous. I hope someone can revive the place. Great video!
I have been enjoying seeing all of the old places you are visiting. I get so excited when I see the libraries. There isn’t enough time for it but I’m always intrigued as to what types of books they have in their libraries and the age of the books. This castle was definitely amazing!
That bed was the highlight, also the chairs in that room. In my mind, I have created several finished rooms with the furniture! Thanks for the experience.❤
This castle hasn't been abandoned that long. I saw some boxes for modern electronics and it's no degraded on the inside like you would expect if it's been abandoned for decades. I still don't understand why they didn't auction off the furniture. Maybe the bank acquired it and calculated that they wouldn't make much profit from the furniture. Anyways. It's still beautiful. A fellow Tennessean.
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My favorite part is the amazing bed at the end! What's yours?
Love that bed
Who owns the Chateau? How did you find the history?
Same 😱😱😱
Loved that bed too. Also loved that old Singer sewing machine because my grandmother had one, passed down to my mother and then my sister. It brought back many wonderful memories.
I wonder if they would sell it?
I can't believe that no one is stepping in to preserve/restore and protect this amazing furniture and books in this beautiful castle! Untold treasures and history just rotting away. Heartbreaking
Yeah and for a fortune in furnitures, books, carpets, etc
I know, right?! Not only the monetary value of the pieces but they are art in their own right. It's just wrong to let it all decay but, y'know, rich people...
I think someone is!
Several rooms had no dust...
If alot taxes were owed when the last owner died, the government owns it and they dont care. Governments all over especially in Europe are taking iver private property by imposing taxes too high to pay. That would be my guess
@@sparrowgael What a thing to say! Likely the people who owned it were not rich when they left it. Or, they all died out with no heirs. There were letters and correspondence lying about as well as photos, but these guys did not stop to look at them. If they could read a little French we might have learned something of the story of this place It drove me crazy as this guy scanned past photos and never let us take it in. One letter was laid out flat on a counter and he walked right past it. No curiosity, just interest in the wallpaper and decor. I bet some in the village know something, but then again, probably don't know a bit of French so they did not try. (Yes, I do speak French and I have spent time in France. I lived in Europe for several years in the late 90s). What I learned when I was nosing around in Southern France is that there are many places like this, but they became too expensive to keep up. Taxes often drove people out and with nowhere big enough to go, they had to leave treasures behind. A lot of this after WW2 in France, and Britain, too.
I guess it's a tribute to the local villagers that they have not looted the place. I truly appreciate your sensitivity to the fine art and craftsmanship you encounter.
Folks overseas in general usually have a greater respect for things like this. They know a lot of the time these properties are tied up in courts after inheritance. England is more like the US though.
The place looked pretty picked over and trashed in some of the rooms. It makes me wonder what else was there previously.
@@stephjezo6470 You're right there. If this had been in England, the garden would be full of fly-tipped rubbish, in the castle every plate and window would be smashed, every bit of old furniture worth more than a fiver lifted, graffiti on the walls, syringes and beer cans in every corner, then there would have been a couple of raves before someone torched the lot.
@@debbiehenri345 Same or worse in the US. Drives me bonkers. 😖🤬
It is heartbreaking… what a gorgeous timepiece it could be. I’m afraid looters will go looking for it now.
I've seen this extraordinary abandoned castle explored a couple times now, but yours is my favorite presentation. You zoom in on the details I want to see, first of all -- and your intelligent and respectful commentary are filled with the same wonder and awe that I feel looking at the videos of these historic and beautiful places! I can't imagine getting to see such places with my own eyes. Lucky you!! Thank you for making it possible for people all over the world to join in on your adventures vicariously!
Why isn’t the furniture covered by dust.
I agree...how could NO ONE step in
Yeah, he has a very soothing voice and respectable performance
I agree , best film tecnique . Zoom and Hold , let us study detail . Samesame with full room views , Hold for a while . Excellent . Other Vloggers continuall scan is awful viewing .
I can't help but have a feeling of sadness for this entire place. Loaded with such treasures all being allowed to just decay to the elements lost forever.
Sadly, there are a lot of places like this all over Europe.
I totally don’t understand this. There are good pieces of furniture that could easily be refinished and very valuable. Maybe donations for charities? And certainly book collectors would love to rummage through those old dusty books. Some are worth saving for museums and libraries. I’m so puzzled why the locals let this stuff just decay. Certainly there has to be options for local charities to raise money from an auction or artists looking to repurpose and refurbish items. Whoever owns this is truly missing out on passing on these hidden treasures for great charitable causes. Such a waste! And it doesn’t have to be!
And no dust? Stagged
@@julsbuy1baubles I Think THESE SITUATIONS Must be a result of death due to how many wars have taken place in Europe that decimate families.
The markings on the wall at 4:58 are the inner layer of lime /plaster rendering. There would typically be 3 layers with this one being the middle layer. The outer layer seems to have decayed and fallen off . The markings are where the first latherer would go along and spread the lime with the second person following and striking the fresh lime with a brick layers hammer using the square face on the second layer and spacing the strikes further apart. On the inner layer or layer 1 the helper would follow the latherer and using the other side of the bricklayers hammer that has a pointed end but would strike the fresh layer with far more strikes per square foot . The reason for this is to embed the plaster into the brick or subsurface so that it adheres better, Then following would be the last layer or smooth coat or finish coating so typically 3 coats in all . 2 coats rough and hammered and 1 coat smooth and finished..A
On this wall it may also have been prepped for a new smooth/finish coat. The chipping being done as a means for the new plaster to attach/adhere to the old surface.
Thank you. I love information like this.
I come to the comments for either humor or learning.
I take the learning with a grain of salt as I have seen mis-information. Your comment is extensive and sounds credible. Thank you for taking the time to explain and enlighten.
TY for posting--and teaching us all something new!
To be honest it is unlikely that a second render coat was ever applied to that wall, the surface is too even and the pattern of gouges look too clean. Render would not fall away in such a tidy fashion. It appears rather that the wall was prepared for a further coat, by marking it to help the render coat adhere, but in the event, further rendering did not take place.
Thank you for the explanation. I couldn't believe he didn't realise what it was. I know nothing about construction, but I recognise an "unfinished" wall when I see it. Now, it looks more as if it was prepped than simply decayed to the point of that layer being exposed, it's too neat.
So sad. People, lived and loved and laughed and wept there. Celebrated and mourned. All of those memories in that house. So wonderful that the locals have left her untouched. It’s too bad though that the locals couldn’t just share and manage it together. ❤
Generations of people. Well said you!
Someone owns it. Until they decide to do something with it, it will continue to decay. So sad. This happens all over Europe, not just with castles but estate homes, regular homes, farms etc. Buildings that are hundreds of years old now left to decay because the owners don't/can't sell for the price they ask for, and don't have the money to maintain them. Another issue is if there are multiple beneficiaries who equally inherit the property. More often than not, they can't/don't agree on selling vs transforming it into something usable (ie tourist accomodations, etc) and hence nothing is done with them.
It's inheritance laws again. Red tape. It's clear these properties would not be abandoned if there was not a legal issue. They are worth too much money, land , objects artifacts..etc.
I watch a lot of RUclips channels that buy and restore chateaus. Most of these have been abandoned by the families because they cannot afford the restorations and/or taxes. Or, no will. So sad to see these places with all the beautiful history get vandalized and left to decay. Thank you for sharing! I sent your video to a couple of the RUclipsrs that restore them.
Beautiful. For the most part, chateaus from this time period had walls covered in silk fabrics, not wallpaper. This abandoned chateau contained mostly 17th and 18th-century furniture. Victorian furniture was popular from 1830-1890. The amazing canopy bed was probably hand-carved by a German master cabinet maker. The wood looks as if it might be walnut. When the camera pans the bed you will note that one of the posters on the bed shows the wear of someone using their hand to grasp the post to go around the bed. The finish has been worn away.
What I noticed was the nude woman (a warrior princess who forget her top?) carved on each poster--guessing this was the man's bed? The carving is so rich and deep, her breasts can be seen in profile sticking out from a number of feet away! Tickled me.
Have you been to Europe? When he says "13th century", he means the foundation. That's how things are dated, even if not even a wall remain from that time. The decor and furniture have nothing to do with how old the building is, those things change through the centuries, rooms get added or taken down, fires burn it to the ground, etc. But if the foundation is from the 1200's, it's a 13th century château.
Speechless. The furniture is art.
We don't have craftsman of this level anymore.
You capture every detail so well....no unnecessary spooky vibes , instead there's clean commentary and just a realistic experience of a place lost in time
I can understand that the upkeep of a chateau like this must have been huge, hence the need to vacate, but why leave all these beautiful things behind? It's very curious. Thank you for showing this to us.
It may be that the owners died off & there is still a problem with the inheritance, so nobody is claiming it - or maybe nobody wants it because it's too expensive to fix up. The lunacy is leaving all the assets that could be sold off - every room has panelling that could be sold, marble fireplaces etc. If they are not going to use the buildings then at least clear them of all the bits that are valuable ! The crazy thing is the sheer number of places like this all over Europe - it would be interesting to have a count of exactly how many & their status. There are a few in the US too of course, this problem seems to be everywhere !
You can't take anything with you in the end,
Glad to see someone refer to it as a Chateau.
Exactly my question too! Im very curious about this!
It always feels like such a tragedy to see these places just rotting away, especially all the amazing furniture, art and books that could easily be saved. At the same time though there is something magical about seeing these abandoned places still filled with their old things. It’s a reminder that nothing lasts forever, not even the most beautiful castles.
Hey Lad, I'm fairly certain that crest you filmed in that one bedroom read in Latin " Letum quam Lotum" which translates to Bed and Breakfast in English. Death before dishonor would be "Mori quam Foedari" in the Latin.
Jeremy, you need a lot more curiosity! You didn’t bother checking the dates of the hand-written documents in the chest on the floor; you ignored the large plan which seemed to show the original formal gardens; the images over the fireplaces looked very much like Emperor Napoleon in his ermine robes; etc. I’m glad you do this, as the places are worth well seeing, but I wish you had more of a background in European history and architecture.
I just started watching some of this guy videos, and he makes me insane, he cares more about wallpaper and drapes than he does about actual historical documents. And all he says is this is amazing. This is amazing. This is amazing. Wow, wow. I’ve never seen this. This is amazing. I feel like he’s one of my stoner friends from college.
I concur. I find most videos like this (by many other channels too) are focused on things that don't tell the history. I would've liked to see more of the original parts of the property and not the 90's renovation of the bathroom. I'm just glad I'm not getting motion sickness from watching this one. Kudos to the guy for using a stabilizing tool for his camera!
Didn't show a main floor kitchen????did I miss it😊
@@torgitronhe could take a creative writing class. I agree.
It would be great to know more of the history of this place. And also more information on the photos left behind. So very sad!
Photographs are always the most interesting part.They make you think.
This is making me cry.
Such a beautiful home,left to die alone and unloved. It really is breaking my heart. :{
If I just had the money I would put it all into raising it back up to it's former glory.
This is beautiful. I can’t imagine what you must have felt walking through, I’m in awe just looking at the video. Time just stands still, doesn’t it? Thank you for sharing this video.
Thank you so much for watching my video and having an appreciation for such beautiful history!
This is the Chateau de Segonzac.
The reason it's not lived in is due to French inheritance laws as the previous owner died and there are too many heirs to the property.
The de Segonzac family are a very ancient noble family but there are quite a lot of them.
Basically if a €1million property, in poor repair, would need to be subdivided into 20 for all the heirs, but instead they can defer their income taxes for 7 years against the value of the property, then it doesn't make financial sense to sell it.
This happens A LOT in France.
The vineyard, which is famous, is now owned by a Swiss businessman.
That was what made the estate profitable but now that it's been separated from the actual chateau then the house becomes a white elephant as you need a substantial income to maintain it.
It looks to me like this place hasn't bee lived in for 20 years.
All the paintings have been removed, along with the decent furniture.
The rest is late 19th century/early 20th century copies of earlier styles.
I know because I grew up in a very similar property in Provence although our furniture was mostly 18th century.
The chateau is still rescuable.
Give it another 20 years and it won't be.
Very strange inheritance laws . In usa its always 2nd/ next generation of heirs then get passed down if 2nd/ next generation pass away. Unless these owners had 10 kids to ÷ 10ways I'm sure it can be sorted out 😁❤️
Thank you so much for explaining that. If I had the money I would definitely want to buy a French chateau. That would be the biggest dream of mine to leave the United States and live out in the countryside in France in an old chateau and I don't even care if it's haunted. LoL
French architecture and style is probably the most amazing thing to me in the world, especially the 17th and 18th century.
Not to mention all of the rich history.
And I know it would take someone extremely wealthy to rescue this place. Very sad that the government which gets so much money from taxes gives it to illegal immigrants but yet lets their Rich history decay. It should at the very least be turned into a historic monument. As you say, I am sure most of the good pieces were already taken out.
So if I was rich I would have to buy a smaller abandoned French chateau and it needs someone not only with a lot of money but with a lot of time because the restorations would be extensive And very time consuming. To me it would be worth it. It would be a dream.
THANK YOU! I was so wanting info on this castle that tbe video did not give!
...there are so many filthy rich people on earth who have more money than they coulever spend in one lifetime. Seriously - why not saving such gems then? It's heartbreaking that such a beautiful piece of history just rots away.
(Edit: typo)
this castle is just WOW!!! I always love how you tell the story/history of the place and great outro haha. Love your channel!
This is by far my favorite video yet. The library reminds me of beauty and the beast! Thank you for filming such a beautiful place!
Absolutely stunning place, and if it's really as old as like 900 years, it's actually in a pretty decent shape. Thanks for this excellent explore. One of your best ones, so far, I think. 👏😍👏
The foundation is 900 years old, don't get the wrong idea.
I was completely mind blown with this video! I did not expect such beauty ♥️ I spend hours watching videos of abandoned mansions and chateaus; many are in terrible conditions inside and out. And the furniture that is left, is honestly ugly or simply destroyed. BUT seeing the potential that this place has, honestly got me so emotional I had tears in my eyes the whole time! The bones of the castle, the details, the furniture, the decor, the pictures and historical items, everything! My imagination went wild just picturing the renovation: preserving the essence of every room, repairing what’s broken, cleaning, washing, painting… I even thought of using a big room as a museum type of area to showcase the treasures. By the way, LOVE this channel!!! Your excitement and respect, shows how gr8 of a person you are! Thank you for doing this 🙌🏼
Ok now back to this place…
I need to know more about this Chateau!!! Does it belong to anyone? Is it the country’s property? Is it up for sale? Is there a catch? Does it have a name? I need more info! Please 🥹🙏🏼
That bed! OMG! I'm in love w/that bed. Also that table, the small side table, & that large china hutch in the dining room as well. I absolutely adore hand carved wooden furniture & any other material that's hand carved.
I have to say this again, your introductions into your videos are simply wonderful. The way in which you word things makes your audience "feel" the surroundings in which they are about to see, you have gift is all I can say. Keep up the excellent work & thank you for bringing France to us.
A historian needs to break this place down and explain what some of these things and what time period stuff is from.
Insanely beautiful and historic
At 28.20 the table is stunningly gorgeous. But leaning on the table is the original garden design house plan framed. That was my highlight incredible. It would be the exact age of construction.
The entire original garden design. You missed it but take a look back on your video 😊
Thank you, Jeremy, for sharing your adventures with us! I love seeing inside these old places. I really appreciate it that you don't make up stuff about what you're seeing, or pretend to know things that you obviously don't. I like your honest awe and respectful approach to what you're looking at. We're always excited to see into the next room too! I do watch other explorers too, but have left a few of them because of the inane comments and observations. One guy could only say, "So cooool!" over and over. Another couple keeps commenting on how dirty a place is. I like to look at exploring these old, fabulous buildings with you as an opportunity to learn something about how others have lived, and marvel at the architecture. And the furniture!! Stay safe and keep doing what you do so well!
gorgeous chateau!! the last part of your video looks like that was the oldest part of the chateau with the vaulted and wood beam ceilings and thicker walls interior and at the windows. Great video. love your work.
Yeah I agree. There was definitely additions built onto the original structure
Hey Jeremy thanks for being so respectful of the places you explore. I'm sure if the family is still around they would appreciate you not destroying everything which obviously over the years there has been a bunch of looting and human caused desecration. Even though abandoned these places deserve respect for the history and family heirlooms. You were wondering about the odd fountain in what would have been the front greeting "parlor". It is a very rare example of a wine or champagne fountain. When a party is planned during the early 1800's the servants and cooks would connect a barrel behind the wall (only they knew where the access door was) and as your guests would arrive after having their coats and capes/furs hung nearby, they were able to grab some refreshment before adjourning to the next reception parlor or as we think of them today "living room". That wonderful large room with the small table for playing cards (it had the four chairs around it) and the beautiful book shelves. I'm a huge fan now of all the wonderful stone and marble fireplaces you are showing and the obviously matching furniture, much of which does actually date from 1840's to 1870's. I have worked in the historical furniture industry and know several professional antique researchers....those armoires (stand alone clothing and accessories cupboards) are stunning and the beds are wonderful. Not all the furniture is extremely old, but most actually is from what I can see in the videos. It's a real shame someone has gone in there and treated it with such disrespect. Maybe someone from the family will return and fix it up, but at the price of upkeep it would be nice also if there was a way to make it into a historic landmark or museum.....stay safe!
Hello Jeremy, WOW Thank you for sharing this wonderful Castle. So beautiful. It is a shame that there is no one looking after it. This was one of the the best so far. Thank you so much for sharing this one. Doris 🇦🇺🦘
I happened upon your channel just scrolling through today. The reverence and respect and the appreciation that you gave for the beauty that this Castle holds and once held is greatly appreciated. Thank you for sharing the opportunity with us.
This is the first video of yours I've seen, I will be watching more. The gentle tone of your voice and respectful way you went through that old but endearing place was wonderful. I could feel the "Awe" you felt because I love those kinds of places too. Thank you for sharing an amazing journey. May God bless you on many more.
The bathtub isn’t for kids only. It’s a tub you sit in, it’s normally a bit higher/deeper than a normal/longer tub. We have them in Denmark also in older buildings where the bathrooms were small back in time 😊.
This castle is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing with us. I envy you seeing all these amazing castles in France.
It's still setting in that I went and saw all the things I did. I can't wait to show you the rest of the places I documented!
@@JeremyXplores I can't wait to see them
That poetic statements at the beginning sets me up in a feeling that I'm about to embark on a majestic journey. Love it, I hope you continue doing that it's awesome.
I have a feeling there's alot more to see in that place..the video would prolly be a couple hours long to look at everything and taking ur time...great find, that antique furniture is amazing...thnks for the explore...
I just love the giddiness and wonder in your voice as you explore this home. You’re definitely a man after my own heart because I just adore those detailed hand carved woodworks and the textiles and wallpaper. But what I also love to look at is beautiful iorn work. Like stair rails, gates, and hinges and decorative door pulls. Thank you so much for sharing. This was extraordinary.
Thank you so much for saying all that! Sometimes I wonder if I’m showing too much of the detail of the architecture or furniture but that’s what I’m very interested in. It’s so fascinating. Thanks for the encouragement!
@@JeremyXplores I love the details as well. Definitely not too much.😊
Who was the french poet that owned it?
This chateau is absolutely beautiful. If i had the money and someone reliable to help restore it I would love to do that. The furniture in it is beautiful, especially the big shelf piece in the dining room. I'm in love with it!
One of the most enjoyable parts of your films is the actual filming technique - that reflective unrushed look. And the narration. Can't say enough or anything more really. Except thanks.
You should definitely open some of the books and look at dates and see if you can find makers mark on the furniture and the China! It is so unbelievably sad to see this beautiful castle left to decay. Such a shame
Agree!
why not cobwebs or dust on things??
Yes. Why ocobwebs and dust?
@@cathy-wv1hg A person commented something quite brilliant--they surmise by the modern furniture throughout (and I noticed the 19602-70s paint--yellow and lime green trim, pink trim, blue) that it was occupied and updated continuously through the 20th century. Then at least a caretaker, until recently (21st century).
Now, because of the dusting and the oddly misplaced furniture such as the 4-poster bed with the red satin sheet in the yellow and green bedroom, tours are being given and some furniture added more consistent with what people expect to see in a 13th century castle. Just put in without any attempt to fit them into any decor, just make it look old?
I wonder about ghost tours--huge today, I could see small groups of young people paying to spend a night there, at least disturbing the dust...they'd be disappointed by the 1970 decor. A carved 4-poster bed with a red satin sheet would please them mightily.
c est magnifique, je suis française, le travail que vous faite est incroyablement respectueux et touchant, quelle tristesse de voir ces lieux abandonnés.....
Thank you for these videos. I can’t believe all the beautiful furniture left behind to rot.
The fountain was for washing the face and hands after horse riding , rigorous outdoor sport, or long walking in the fields.
Come home to eat, wash without having to change clothes before the day's work is done.
Your voice a awesome to listen to, your attention to detail is wonderful, your consideration for locations & the items inside, is just thoughtful & the content you share is beyond talented...thank you for taking us along with you! Stay safe n continue to be yourself!
This channel has the best filming and narrating, and the best destinations.
Kitchens were usually in separate buildings due to the hear generated in summer. If they had one in the main house it would probably be in the basement or just very plain. The summer kitchen in an outbuilding is something that was practiced in the American South also. Kept the main house from burning in the event that cooking with fire got out of hand.
The Way you explain everything Jeremy, I just feel like I'm with you walking around these old Castles & Old Homes...
Im glad to see u back with another great video! Its been awhile! This place is absolutely stunning and huge!!
Who would ever leave such treasures behind?? I understand it was probably very costly to maintain the place
but to leave behind such beautiful and expensive furniture, just blows my mind! I am also a sucker for the
hand carved wood and marble tables! Ohhhh to be wealthy! I will never know that life relating to money!
Thats ok though as I may not be rich, I do have a happy life and everything I need! 😃Thanks for showing us
this place! It is amazing! Until your next video, take care my friend! 💜
Incredibly beautiful! My mind is buzzing. Plenty of rugs on the floors. I notice Afghani/Persian & Turkmenia designs. Dude - they are antique, in good condition, worth a fortune! (just need cleaning)Jeremy, your voice has a husky quality which compliments your blog's feel. Well done with your kewl vlogs.
This is by far my favorite exploration...brought tears to my eyes with how beautiful the furniture is❤
Oh that library! I love old books!!! amazing! Love the old photo's too! I wonder what the oldest book in the entire house dates.
Same I love them ..I want to read them for once and want to see this place with my own eyes 🌟
I think you're great! I love the way you appreciate everything and you're so respectful of your findings.
Yes I subbed today because I like how you present .Camera work is one of the best I've seen. Thank you for sharing this beautiful castle with us .
Outstanding goodSirs.
18:58 on the turn of the stone stairs was an extremely tall clock (later from the top you saw it had a tiny face in comparison)
Wedged behind it was something wrapped in orange as you turned upward .. onward.
I was screaming to you but you just kept going !!! ( :
Thank you .. simply amazing, and the entire tone/demeanor you set throughout. perfect.
I just stumbled onto your explore videos! They are amazing and I especially love this French castle. It is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your experience!
Beautiful and heartbreaking in equal measure. I love that you are so respectful. My favourite was the four poster bed with floral fabric (embroidered?) curtains and ALL of the fireplaces. Imagine when it was all cared for and had people living there...
Can’t help but wonder the circumstances that caused the castle to be abandoned like that. So strange and haunting.
One word, taxes , another one , upkeep. The socialist french love taxes as much as dems
@@johnjohnon8767 political left and right are just the same,they just agree for taxes ,taxing more and more that 's why the french patrimony is abandonned and sometimes left to the ruin.
@@johnjohnon8767 Are you part of the 1%? If not, you are not enjoying the Republican tax breaks. You are paying just as much as ever, and can look forward to paying even more in the future! Don’t pretend to forget that the last Republican administration absolutely blew up the national debt to give those permanent tax breaks to the billionaires. You and I will pay for that, and you should remember to thank the republicans for it. Dems want to use your tax dollars to make sure you have healthcare, decent education, and an affordable place to live. Republicans want to make sure Betsy DeVoss gets her thirteenth super-yacht. Keep voting red. Cutting off your nose to spite your face makes you look very intelligent.
French inheritance is very archaic and family feuds often result in the property becoming ruins.
@@johnjohnon8767 This has been happening for 100+ years. Yes, taxes had a lot to do with it in recent times. It's an age that's gone. You can't pay laborers 1 franc a day anymore. You can't house a bunch of poor servants and give them barely anything while TAXING the farmers on your 60,000 acres of land given to you by the king. These people are still the richest and the reason why is because they moved to cities where business and finance happen. What are they going to do in the middle of the countryside? Many are still so wealthy they let shit rot inside or squabble for rights to it.
Wow! This is by far one of my favorite explores!!! I love that most of it is preserved and its so sad to see the vandals come in and loop through these incredible old homes. Thank you for sharing!!
There are a lot of “secret doors” in this castle. You can see them because they are a bit warped form age. Most panelling has doors. I am surprised what good condition this place seems to be in. No water damage or subsidence visible. That’s a miracle for it’s age. A special thanks to you Jeremy and your friend. It has to be the best place I have seen for a long time.
Well, THAT got the creative juices flowing! Thanks for the tour, and the dreams.
Yeah so many times I explore an abandoned place and I feel so creatively inspired afterwards! Glad my video was able to do that for you!
Hi Jeremy! I love absolutely LOVE going on journeys with you! You have such a calm voice which is perfect for exploring places. I'm a subscriber now! And I can't wait to see what's on your next video. Be safe and sound Jeremy. Love from Calgary, Alberta.
Amazing castle
So many beautiful things still in it
That one bed was so different and beautiful carvings
Be safe amd take care
See you in next video
Absolutely gorgeous. Loved it
These videos always remind me of what it must feel like to explore some great civilisation just after it’s fall. Like Ancient Rome. Stunning.
This place is amazing. Wish I could see it for myself
What a stunning property. Truly amazed someone would walk away leaving all furnishings & history. I would love to be able to buy & restore.🙏🏻
I would love to know a detailed history on this place and who owned it. All that artwork and those books, how has no one raided that place and sold them?
I hope no one ever does! This is amazing and I greatly appreciate getting to see this exploration, but it makes me so scared it will all be destroyed
@Real Aiglon well, although I'm not one for stealing, I can't blame people for taking obviously discarded items and reselling them to once again be used by someone who will care for them.
@@carrieconner2021 You are abetting.
I found your channel last night & I haven't slept yet. This is an incredibly stunning home❣️ I'm gobsmacked. The only thing I seem to be able to utter repeatedly is Oh My God!!! Yes, I subscribed & joined.
That was absolutely wonderful!
Amazing fantastic video. This should be restored !
That chateau was amazing! Thank you so much for taking us with you!
Absolutely! Thank you for watching!
@@JeremyXplores your welcome! Thank you for your videos as well!
Absolutely love this video and all your stuff....do you ever sense any haunted places as some of the rooms in this castle I sense just watching
Imagine this incredible place with the shutters flung wide open on a sunny day.
I know! It would be so beautiful
That castle is up,there with my favourites! I wish it could be restored! So much potential! I’m always so curious to see what these places looked like when they were in their prime? I wonder if this castle, since it’s such an historic landmark, might have more pictures, photos, information and history in the library archives? You usually have to ask as they keep that kind of stuff in a special place so it doesn’t get damaged. I’ve been watching these types of videos for years now, and just came across yours. They’re quickly becoming a favourite! It truly would make them rise to an even higher level if you could somehow manage to get ahold of additional information on the properties, especially photos of them in their prime! I do appreciate so much that you do your best to include as much history as possible! Thank you for bringing these beautiful, quality, exploration adventures to people like me who’ve dreamed of exploring these places all of my life yet unfortunately don’t have the means to do so.
Glad you're back! Love your channel. Beautiful castle too 🥰
It's good to be back! I feel like my content is now going to be better than ever!
@@JeremyXplores It will be 🤙
Awesome video and a great exploration 😊
Who just ups and leaves everything? Who owns this place? Surely the title records must have an owner? I would love to know the history, who built it, who lived in it, what their lives were like, what it looked like when it was built - wow. The stories of the ppls lives who lived there, their life events, forever hidden within those walls... just amazing!
I enjoyed this video so soooo much ❤ I get distracted very easily by background music. And this one was made perfectly for me!! Beside the fact that it’s phenomenal to watch the old castle 😅 of course. Thank you 🙏🏻
Wow just freaking awesome 😎 the history there is just oozing from the walls you are so lucky
If only the walls could talk. They would have some amazing stories to tell
Thank for the video! I appreciate your comments and background music.
That downstairs bedroom with the chess table, there was a door on the right of the bed that has stairs (you can see the slope ceiling over the bath) that lead to a small room. You may have noticed the two glass doors above the bed.
Hmm…maybe. I can see the staircase to the servants’ quarters from the sitting room. The door is ajar to the right of the sitting room fireplace and you can see steps going up. It is going straight up and would line up with the slope of the bathroom ceiling. The door to the right of the bed could access the same staircase if there is a landing just a few steps up because it requires a 90° turn to the left to align with the sloped bath ceiling. Or it could have been a closet or stairs to underground to the right (however I believe access to that is left of the fossils).
I am perplexed by the window above the bed because my estimation puts it right in the stairwell. What leads you to believe they are doors? My thinking is that it could be an interior window high enough that servants couldn’t look in while going up and down the stairs. There would have to be a window on the other side of the stairwell to the outside to give purpose to the interior window-providing natural light to the bedroom. It also provides natural light for the staircase. I really wish Jeremy would have explored that staircase…
At 31:32 and on...that beautiful bed! Carving on it is awesome! I really enjoyed this! Thank you so much! 🙋
that table that you liked looks like a "Boulle" but probably made in the 19th century not the 17th. I used to to do urbex back in the 90's and always love looking at old places. Good when people respect places and don't steal or break anything. I wish that real estate would invest more on using old buildings while including new structures it's way better than building brand new crappy apartments or houses that look so ugly. Nice content here! Hello from NY.
This so sweet and sorrowful. Thank you for sharing
well, it may have been inhabited, but not abandoned: it has modern alarm system. which was conveniently off at the time of filming, so, was this hidden sales marketing move?
Such a GrEaT video Jeremy !
I LoVeD it. ❤ 🎉 ❤ I watched several of your other great videos and I subscribed. The narration is perfection and you have the most beautiful voice !! 💐 Ty !!
You missed the hidden staircase in the first (childrens) bedroom. There's a door to the right of the bed that opens to a small stairway. If you turn left and go up the stairs they lead past a small room with the large window that's located above the bed in the bedroom. If you turn right and go down the stairs they lead to the library.
Aside from things seeming a little rushed towards the end, this was a very enjoyable video. Your camera and editing skills are top notch and your narration is informative and entertaining.
Where is it?
You have a wonderful voice and have a way of story telling that draws a person in. I love your hushed tone of respect. I always, always, wanted to discovery something like this.
It makes me so sad to see these beautiful places just left to go to ruin 😢 But I’m sure the cost to save one at this point would be astronomical!
I like how calm you are and your voice is soothing . You explain everything you see as if I'm seeing it with you. Keep up the great work you do.
This brought tears to my eyes. Wow. Thank you for doing this.
I wonder how far back the history of this place could be researched. It would be interesting to know the first building to be developed. Also if any building would date back to the 1200's. Sometimes fire destroys and it is rebuilt. Also, the entire place would benefit from seeing behind the walls of each room. It is so modernized that is doesn't seem to be ancient inside at least. But great video!
Love, love this kind of videos. Thank you so much for sharing. At the same time it makes me so sad to see it so abandoned and at the same time beautiful. I imagined Ladies are walking in their beautiful big dresses , horses and carriages are parked outside...... and now it's frozen in time
From the outside it looked like there should have been a third floor! Wish you guys would have went up to that!
To me it looks like a lot of 80’s things in there. Artwork seems like someone “thought” it should go into a chateaux. I’ve seen similar here where I live. That last bed! Gorgeous. I hope someone can revive the place. Great video!
Its strange there isnt layers of dust everywere looks like it is maintained somewhat. That table was totally clean
I have been enjoying seeing all of the old places you are visiting. I get so excited when I see the libraries. There isn’t enough time for it but I’m always intrigued as to what types of books they have in their libraries and the age of the books.
This castle was definitely amazing!
Боже мой! Какая старина, какая красота! Люди, сберегите это для истории! Не дайте всё растащить и разрушить!
That bed was the highlight, also the chairs in that room. In my mind, I have created several finished rooms with the furniture! Thanks for the experience.❤
This castle hasn't been abandoned that long. I saw some boxes for modern electronics and it's no degraded on the inside like you would expect if it's been abandoned for decades.
I still don't understand why they didn't auction off the furniture. Maybe the bank acquired it and calculated that they wouldn't make much profit from the furniture.
Anyways. It's still beautiful.
A fellow Tennessean.
I didn't see much dust or many cobwebs on the 1st floor.