At 20, He Bought and Restored an Abandoned French Chateau. Tour with the Young Owner.

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  • Опубликовано: 15 фев 2024
  • Nicolas Chenivesse took over the Château de Charmes at the age of 20 and has carried out significant restoration work over the last 5 years to save this monument, which had been abandoned and squatted for more than 20 years.
    During this show, you will discover the history and interior of this charming château in the Drôme region, the restoration work already carried out by its young owner, and also the second floor, not yet restored and closed to the public.
    🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to the channel for more exclusive French chateau videos.

Комментарии • 220

  • @annaschmanna1
    @annaschmanna1 2 месяца назад +65

    While the majority of us squander our days, this young man has done much to restore the history of the region. Amazing, and thank you for sharing. It would truly be a great place to visit.

  • @ginahamlyn2569
    @ginahamlyn2569 2 месяца назад +36

    His passion and knowledge of the chateau is impressive. What an intelligent and regal young man. I wish him all the very best going forward.

  • @BookZealots
    @BookZealots 2 месяца назад +16

    It makes me so angry that people have such disrespect for abandoned historial places/homes. I'm very happy this young man has taken on such a massive job.

  • @user-wj9sk5fg9i
    @user-wj9sk5fg9i Месяц назад +30

    Сколько труда вложил,а душа его просто растворилась в каждой комнате в каждой вещи ,что была восстановлено, как приятно смотреть с какой любовью он рассказывает,дай Бог ему успехов в жизни благоородное дело он сделал.

    • @lourideslodi7353
      @lourideslodi7353 Месяц назад

      Você é uma pessoa sensível de alma boa, foi lindo ver seu comentário

    • @user-ip6rm4kn5x
      @user-ip6rm4kn5x Месяц назад

      Карта номер 7. Ваша личная.на себя оформляйте.правила знаете на 40 лет.обьем..

    • @edwinaberlijn3662
      @edwinaberlijn3662 Месяц назад

      Absolutely wonderful and a good job for being so young

  • @alanseviour7346
    @alanseviour7346 2 месяца назад +110

    For someone so young you have great passion for the integrity of this beautiful castle. You are doing a wonderful job, well done.

    • @gaslitworldf.melissab2897
      @gaslitworldf.melissab2897 2 месяца назад +7

      I love that he's creating an immersive experience. I would enjoy spending time there for a few days, perhaps as a servant, a cook or laundress.

    • @jefflawrentz1624
      @jefflawrentz1624 2 месяца назад +8

      Well said - he’s doing a brilliant job! I hope they show us follow-ups as the work continues.

    • @mediocremaiden8883
      @mediocremaiden8883 2 месяца назад +3

      How did you end up "taking this over" Did the Nobility sell it to you for a lump cash sum? Or did you inherit it ? Or are there 'French Squatters' Rights" ?

    • @esmeraldagreen1992
      @esmeraldagreen1992 2 месяца назад +3

      And a lot of money for his age, unless he has a trust fund

    • @tea98988
      @tea98988 2 месяца назад +1

      To have such strong passion affinity of the era, I feel like this must be a past life connection this young man has.

  • @juliewilliams52
    @juliewilliams52 Месяц назад +2

    You have made yourself a castle, not merely an old home choked from the death grip of squatters. Bravo, young man, bravo. You have that quality few posses. You not only have excellent taste, but the sense of class to know what goes where with what. Well done!

  • @FreeSpiritinLove
    @FreeSpiritinLove 2 месяца назад +26

    Stunning. Well done, young man.

  • @ladyhawk5245
    @ladyhawk5245 2 месяца назад +26

    Beautiful restoration. Bravo! Kudos to your housekeepers too. Much work to maintain this beauty

  • @rarelyobscure
    @rarelyobscure 2 месяца назад +9

    Such a magnificent tour by an exceptional man. He tells the stories of rescues and restoration that i long for. The fireplace rescue from the salon of the 7th story apt. One hour grabs a truck and friends and saves that gorgeous marble mantle. I hope he makes more videos.

  • @IslandGirl7215
    @IslandGirl7215 2 месяца назад +9

    You are so blessed to be able to own this and restore the work of art and history. What are your plans for it? Private residence? Tours, Air B&B, weddings, hotel, etc

  • @jekalambert9412
    @jekalambert9412 2 месяца назад +39

    I found this renovation very interesting and I sincerely appreciate the English narration so I could focus on seeing the castle instead of trying to read subtitles while attempting to look at the images. The documentary had a great balance between showing the owner talking about the castle and images of the structure and its' decor. Well done!

  • @BernardDauphinais
    @BernardDauphinais 2 месяца назад +19

    So, so beautiful! A magnificent Château. How fortunate it now has a passionate restorer to bring it back to life. Merci beaucoup!

  • @nickpapagiorgio5056
    @nickpapagiorgio5056 2 месяца назад +37

    Wow this young guy is truly a remarkable person with a very old soul. The way he talks is if he’s been alive for a hundred years! His passion for art and architecture and French history is incredible! Definately one of the best refurbished chateaux’s on this channel to date. What a breathtaking place he’s turned it into!

    • @girlnorthof60
      @girlnorthof60 2 месяца назад +6

      Perfectly staged, I was almost expecting to hear voices from the past upon entering the rooms. Every single detail is as it would've been... better than a movie set, he gives you a sense of this extraordinary chateau's heart & soul.💞

    • @user-mt1hc4wj7i
      @user-mt1hc4wj7i Месяц назад

      Сам бы еше своими руками делал бы... Тогда бы полный молодец был... Но стремление к созданию... Это очень хорошо!

  • @gila1959
    @gila1959 2 месяца назад +8

    Its so nice to have great taste,age and money to combined them into a bful life ..well done

  • @johnwilliamtuckey2796
    @johnwilliamtuckey2796 2 месяца назад +16

    Aposolutly sensational; his enthusiasm and taste are exceptional.
    Totally enjoyable vedio

  • @JM-gu3tx
    @JM-gu3tx 2 месяца назад +11

    This interior was designed with exquisite taste!

  • @lindamitman4538
    @lindamitman4538 2 месяца назад +10

    How wonderful that Charmes is being so carefully restored.

  • @rayn8740
    @rayn8740 2 месяца назад +17

    Wow! What a castle. What a collection. What a fantastic tour.❤

  • @margaretdevery6547
    @margaretdevery6547 2 месяца назад +3

    What a ride ! It's a joy to see this young man so passionate, so full of energy and dedication to this enormous undertaking, by turn grieving the damages done by time & careless disregard, then enjoying his achievements, then showing humour, & back to the respect & delight for this wonderful piece of history

  • @ruthmusser4449
    @ruthmusser4449 2 месяца назад +34

    I've watched hundreds of vids of castles and chateaus but I've never enjoyed any this much ! What an undertaking young man. With a grotto it's magical. Too bad about the audio. TY for sharing. Please do another. ❤

    • @erinmiller8387
      @erinmiller8387 2 месяца назад

      Dreamy❤

    • @terridubois6160
      @terridubois6160 Месяц назад +1

      Beautiful! But the narrator makes me feel like I'm in my Junior year highschool History class, bored beyond tears, falling asleep, listening to my old history teacher. Endlessly lecturing. 🥱

  • @huntingtonbeachsasquatch
    @huntingtonbeachsasquatch 2 месяца назад +20

    Thank you so much for bringing this video to the masses of RUclips.
    .....Love to see these places!
    You and This Owner Rock!

  • @sharonjackson1445
    @sharonjackson1445 2 месяца назад +10

    The chateau you
    Are restoring, at
    Your age. It will be
    Grand one day
    When you take
    Your time to restore. Water
    Tight roof, and
    Then on to the
    Grand things. I
    Love what you
    Have done so far
    It's absolutely
    Gorgeous!😊

  • @kindaclassykindachola
    @kindaclassykindachola 2 месяца назад +12

    Beautiful , mysterious and haunting. You can hear the eerie voices coming through in the background.
    Saving a castle to rebuild its past, restore its present and above all ensure its future.🏰

  • @Linda-9037
    @Linda-9037 2 месяца назад +12

    What an outstanding resteration...It has all the heart, beauty, care and elegance that anyone could dream of...My eyes were filled with awe at the exquisite taste within every room. I could hardly believe the attention to detail and craftsmanship so befitting a dream castle. Thank you so so much for the tour of your breathtaking work of art.

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      @JesusIsKingMyLord 2 месяца назад

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  • @cinderhella3909
    @cinderhella3909 2 месяца назад +10

    Wish I could see this beautiful chateau in person. Hello from Ontario canada. Great tour. Thank you so much for taking me along.

  • @joelleurack8590
    @joelleurack8590 2 месяца назад +10

    Magnifique ses meubles et decors de grande valeur et tout est bien entretenu ❤👏👏👏

  • @jaimeochoa7256
    @jaimeochoa7256 2 месяца назад +11

    A true labor of commitment and love...Congratulations!

  • @user-ug3qq4py3i
    @user-ug3qq4py3i 2 месяца назад +8

    Such passion for the chateaux is wonderful to see!

  • @earllutz2663
    @earllutz2663 2 месяца назад +10

    What a wonderful restoration work you are doing on this beautiful Chateau-Castle. A trip to see this magnificent place would certainly be an enjoyable experience. Thank you again for the video tour.

  • @childearth4039
    @childearth4039 2 месяца назад +4

    Painstaking and knowledgeable work. mankind should thank you for preserving the beauty of the past.

  • @donnaanderson5669
    @donnaanderson5669 2 месяца назад +5

    It’s beautiful with the star vaulted ceilings

  • @Benjaminwolf
    @Benjaminwolf 2 месяца назад +5

    I am very impressed (and somewhat jealous). Just the type of project I would have loved to have done myself. Looks beautiful.

  • @girlnorthof60
    @girlnorthof60 2 месяца назад +8

    Proud yet extremely humble, young but an 'old soul', a series of intriguing contradictions, I'm totally in awe of this young man's unwavering tenacity & attention to fine detail. Thank you for bringing this incredibly well-managed restoration project & huge labour of love to our attention, I thoroughly enjoyed his tour/commentary. I'll search for ongoing updates on his progress. 🙏 Pat- Yukon, Canada

  • @colleenwilliams1452
    @colleenwilliams1452 2 месяца назад +8

    I cannot understand people who destroy things of beauty

  • @mkv1783
    @mkv1783 2 месяца назад +7

    just beautiful.

  • @user-gj5yd7xh6x
    @user-gj5yd7xh6x 2 месяца назад +4

    Спасибо за интересную экскурсию,и за то ,что не побоялись взяться,за такую тяжелую и интересную работу по восстановлению прекрасного замка! Честь вам и хвала...

  • @SofiNme365
    @SofiNme365 2 месяца назад +10

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing 💚

  • @idenline7070
    @idenline7070 2 месяца назад +3

    Умница! Очень интересно. Надо сохранять исторические сооружения. Спасибо!

  • @thomasspainhour1112
    @thomasspainhour1112 2 месяца назад +6

    Thanks for sharing your journey, NC USA 🇺🇸

    • @SirBelvedere333
      @SirBelvedere333 Месяц назад

      What city in N.C. are you? I’m Ocean Isle Beach, Nc.

  • @Tricksofatrade
    @Tricksofatrade 2 месяца назад +7

    Thanks I love Castle and château videos. Greetings from Piney Flats, Tennessee United States of America.

  • @kimjones217
    @kimjones217 2 месяца назад +2

    I love it. You did a fantastic job and meticulously found all the furniture to compliment the the Chateau. Well don lad.

  • @rosechagnon1173
    @rosechagnon1173 2 месяца назад +2

    Stunning. It is clear he has a great love for beauty and respect for the antiques, art and decor. Congratulations.

  • @ramonasmith257
    @ramonasmith257 2 месяца назад +3

    Oh you have done such a beautiful job! Good luck for the remaining restoration. I’m sure it will be perfect. Congratulations!

  • @dloadthis1617
    @dloadthis1617 2 месяца назад +5

    THANK YOU! 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

  • @bevcrabtree6519
    @bevcrabtree6519 2 месяца назад +2

    thank you for sharing so beautiful... loved the room w/pictures of chateau in its hay day ! i also loved the fireplace and the jewel in the front foyer... and the view from the belvedere so breath-taking would love to see more as it gets updated

  • @sourclam904
    @sourclam904 2 месяца назад +6

    This was fantastic. Wow. Thank you for sharing this magical place.

  • @MrJulesb1
    @MrJulesb1 2 месяца назад +2

    I truly enjoyed this, an old friend of mine restored a tower castle in Todi in Umbria. There is something glorious about living in an old building. I lived in a very simple moorland cottage built in 1475, and I can still feel the presence of the house. It was almost impossible to be unhappy there.

  • @nancyd2240
    @nancyd2240 2 месяца назад +4

    Beautiful. I enjoyed the amazing history of the castle, furniture, tapestry, everything. It must have been/is hard work, difficult decisions and exciting at the same time. Thank you for the tour if your lovely castle/home.

  • @ricardosanfernando7378
    @ricardosanfernando7378 2 месяца назад +5

    I watched this in french before. It is a great idea to translate it to reach more people

  • @user-nh7nq6pe9m
    @user-nh7nq6pe9m Месяц назад +2

    Этот молодой человек меня поразил! Много знаний! Целеустремленность! Любовь к своему делу! Просто невероятный человек для своего довольно молодого возраста. Честь и хвала!

  • @user-vf1pd2dz8j
    @user-vf1pd2dz8j 2 месяца назад +3

    Its very beautiful Your Carsle and, You have done a great job, with the decoration with f nding the right funyture and painting. Bee Proud! ☮️❤️⚡

  • @user-ji4rc2ou1l
    @user-ji4rc2ou1l 2 месяца назад +3

    Absolutely gourgeous! Good job! 👍☀️

  • @m.hensley-panlilio671
    @m.hensley-panlilio671 2 месяца назад +1

    Hello Nicolas,, 👋😊
    Bravo on your vast renovation/rescue of Chateau de Charmes.. Your heartfelt, historically informative tour was amazing, and so enjoyable. Thankyou fr NY Nicolas... for sharing your journey with us all. God bless you and yours with safety, good health and His help in the completion of your beloved Chateau de Charmes..
    🫂 grandmaMel

  • @lauraaurelia1388
    @lauraaurelia1388 2 месяца назад +4

    So beautiful. ❤

  • @davidorcharlottehermansen5839
    @davidorcharlottehermansen5839 2 месяца назад +5

    Just amazing! You have a great eye for the combination & placement of these antique gems😊 Its go great that you have found so many original pieces that have come back - love that! When you are finished - will outside visitors be able to stay there (for a hotel fee of course)?

  • @zuraidaaeschbacher4136
    @zuraidaaeschbacher4136 2 месяца назад +3

    😊Amazing Beautiful ❤❤❤

  • @frankbonnici3031
    @frankbonnici3031 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow wow😮 well done young man it’s a shame we don’t have young people like you appreciate old word historic buildings and the amazing beautiful furniture good luck to your future wish you well ❤

  • @prinprin3313
    @prinprin3313 2 месяца назад +1

    I enjoyed your tour very much.
    I love your dog too!
    You have great passion for this old castle and I felt you took even graffiti as a part of the story of this castle.
    Thank you!

  • @nailapecherskih7366
    @nailapecherskih7366 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow,so much done!My respect to this young man!!👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @michelescola3840
    @michelescola3840 2 месяца назад +7

    Ghostly voices appear and disappear.

  • @judyaimel7293
    @judyaimel7293 2 месяца назад +1

    I am. Proud of you. I would love to do something like this. Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @CJScrol
    @CJScrol 2 месяца назад +1

    Really great to save this historic castle.

  • @wateracumen-vs1bx
    @wateracumen-vs1bx 2 месяца назад +2

    You did an incredible job. Your taste so perfectly in check.

  • @user-rs5xu2pf4d
    @user-rs5xu2pf4d 2 месяца назад +4

    tous bien le vidéo et vous 👍💐

  • @christinelucchese6323
    @christinelucchese6323 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊

  • @jjmjam2749
    @jjmjam2749 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for your documentary. Happy to see someone so young interested in preserving history

  • @evaulrikajansson62
    @evaulrikajansson62 Месяц назад

    I truly admirer you, that was able to brake free from your parents idea of how to live , and form your own path. That is not all granted. Young people that are allowed to form their lives after their own heads are few. Most of us are trapped by our family members for one reason or another.
    Even if you sort of " returned to the past " even before you where born , people had this lifestyle , but you managed to modernise this lifestyle , I salut you.

  • @renatob9909
    @renatob9909 2 месяца назад +4

    Beautiful place, very lucky.
    Technical glitch in the video sometimes it seems like Satan is speaking from the otherworld

  • @sylviawright5181
    @sylviawright5181 Месяц назад +1

    I do so admire you ,Beautiul Chateau ,well done you,Enjoyed the tour ,many thanks for the history ,As they say Rome was'nt built in a day ,on seond floor ,

  • @brunhildehuber3159
    @brunhildehuber3159 26 дней назад

    Dieser junge Mann ist etwas ganz besonderes. Hut ab vor so viel Interesse und auch Anerkennung für alte Schätze.

  • @trudyvaccaro1560
    @trudyvaccaro1560 2 месяца назад

    Very beautiful and cozy warm atmosphere

  • @marioestrada3466
    @marioestrada3466 Месяц назад

    Congratulations , Beautiful Castle , Wonderful Job !

  • @yvonnesharpe1024
    @yvonnesharpe1024 2 месяца назад

    absolutely beautiful thank you xxxx❤

  • @marynadononeill
    @marynadononeill 2 месяца назад +1

    Well done and trés bien! So many incredible examples of architecture in Europe that are irreplaceable works art, especially Castles and Churches, that need restoration and care.

  • @daisyt.1689
    @daisyt.1689 Месяц назад

    Absolutely amazing.

  • @MariaBrito-kw3vt
    @MariaBrito-kw3vt Месяц назад

    Congratulations on the beautiful Castle 💞💞

  • @0210rokvist
    @0210rokvist 2 месяца назад +2

    Amazing, Well done, Best of luck

  • @yorki222
    @yorki222 9 дней назад

    When one sees such a great job with history it begs the question what are our youth accomplishing, Facebook and more Facebook.

  • @pohpohhhg3042
    @pohpohhhg3042 2 месяца назад +1

    What can I add that others have not already said!! I can see more brilliant projects ahead for u!!

  • @astreafontana8345
    @astreafontana8345 Месяц назад

    Merci a vous! je suis enchantee! Felicitations!

  • @allihaywood8561
    @allihaywood8561 2 месяца назад +1

    Wonderful!

  • @celiahoover4317
    @celiahoover4317 Месяц назад

    So beautiful

  • @user-kw4cd6gk3v
    @user-kw4cd6gk3v Месяц назад +1

    Я в восхищении и от реставрации и главное о т молодого владельца восстановившего очаровательный замок!

  • @mariannakuznetcova1059
    @mariannakuznetcova1059 2 месяца назад +1

    Потрясающе,как красиво!!!! Сколько усилий и труда! Удачи!!!!

  • @melissahamm8122
    @melissahamm8122 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow,Great Job, looking forward to future videos

  • @user-rz9km9xu3f
    @user-rz9km9xu3f Месяц назад

    Oh my...I feel so drawn to this place..

  • @christinelucchese6323
    @christinelucchese6323 2 месяца назад

    Just amazing

  • @solamano7239
    @solamano7239 2 месяца назад

    What a great channel! Thank you for taking us along to all these wonderful châteaux!

    • @SoChateauxTV
      @SoChateauxTV  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you 🙏 we will continue 🤗

    • @solamano7239
      @solamano7239 2 месяца назад

      @@SoChateauxTV - I hope so!! ❤

  • @user-df4vw3il7t
    @user-df4vw3il7t 24 дня назад

    OMG, what a jewel!!!!
    I admire and praise your passion for beauty, detail and preservation!❤so many stunning details, unbelievable beauty...
    Just wonder what was the price... thank you
    for preserving beautiful history. I wish I someday could visit❤❤❤to admire it in person. Enjoy it in good health and happiness🎉🎉🎉you're amazing!
    You obviously have a fantastic eye for detail and you have unbelievable great taste. ❤

  • @mariaisabelguandiqueeuceda3430
    @mariaisabelguandiqueeuceda3430 2 месяца назад +1

    Debo decir que has hecho un lindo trabajo, aunque te falta mucho, se que al final lo reconstruiras todo ❤Suerte, que tengas los fondos suficientes para terminar esta gran proyecto!!

  • @coniwatson9512
    @coniwatson9512 2 месяца назад

    Thank you fabulous.

  • @amandastubbs910
    @amandastubbs910 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful

  • @katherinebopp2021
    @katherinebopp2021 2 месяца назад

    ❤ What. an amazing and responsible young man you are. It is beautiful. Anyone who tours your home ,is truly lucky. Wish it was me. ❤. I would love to know your. Story. As well.

  • @donnadeandean2720
    @donnadeandean2720 2 месяца назад

    Keep us updated 😊

  • @ursulasimpkins9724
    @ursulasimpkins9724 2 месяца назад

    Awesome..good job

  • @juditszabo8751
    @juditszabo8751 2 месяца назад +12

    I wonder how this young man could afford this humongous task financially. He achived a lifetime of work even if he is so young, there is no way that he did it by himself. Whete are the people who helped him? What was done is magnificent but I would like to know the background, how did he do it? Otherwise is seems so unrealistic. 😮😮😮

  • @thyslop1737
    @thyslop1737 2 месяца назад +1

    Massive amount of work.

  • @apitusjk9098
    @apitusjk9098 29 дней назад

    Dziękuje za doznania, gratuluję pięknego dzieła i niech pasja i szczęście towarzyszy w olejnych pracach dla przyszłych pokoleń. Pozdrawiam ciepło z Polski:)

  • @anitawoods7174
    @anitawoods7174 2 месяца назад

    What a beautiful castle . I would love to find out about its historia. You are doing a faboulose job restoring it.

  • @christinelucchese6323
    @christinelucchese6323 2 месяца назад

    Very beautiful