I climbed down our 50 m deep Chateau Well

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  • @rheffner3
    @rheffner3 Год назад +288

    What a beautiful well. Imagine the effort it took to build it. Those holes in the wall were probably used for beams for flooring to build the walls as they went down.

    • @clairetremblay3023
      @clairetremblay3023 Год назад +34

      The know-how of these workman at that time is amazing. I am always impress by these kind of work and architecture, it was done at the XIV century !!!

    • @carolz5090
      @carolz5090 Год назад

      Thank you for your comment! I was, as always, absolutely clueless.

    • @ShipCreek
      @ShipCreek Год назад +14

      I'm saying lamps, but I agree. They would have needed sturdy beams to heave dirt up and bring stone down.
      Maybe they had duel purpose.

    • @Milla74
      @Milla74 Год назад +16

      Yes the holes are called trou de boulin in french, they were used for scaffolding

    • @clairetremblay3023
      @clairetremblay3023 Год назад +7

      Thank you so much to bring this information.

  • @mindym.1166
    @mindym.1166 Год назад +5

    Best creator-made sponsor ad I have ever seen, bar none! I laughed so loud I scared my dog. Great video!

  • @Chanelchen123
    @Chanelchen123 Год назад +74

    Philip reminds me so much of my dad. He would also tell the most outlandish things and people were always fascinated. All in good faith but he did get a kick out of it. He was the BEST. We always went on adventures, he was up for every mischief and had a wicked humor. I'm sure their children will say the same later in life and they will be grateful for growing up in such an eclectic,, loving, and creative environment.

  • @lisa_and_christian
    @lisa_and_christian Год назад +50

    Wow, another great one! Squarespace should pay you double for the heaven scene! And your relatonship with Benoit is the best! Also, it was sooo nice of that guy to set up that whole thing for you. He seems like a terrific person with a lovely family!!

    • @ShipCreek
      @ShipCreek Год назад +8

      Yeah, heaven was a long way for Phillip to travel just to get the right shots for square space. The man is dedicated.🤣😇😂

    • @louisegogel7973
      @louisegogel7973 Год назад +2

      Yes, I was laughing at that heaven/square space interlude.

  • @MagalyCavène
    @MagalyCavène Год назад +49

    I love the begining of the video : "Before I could politely decline for obvious safety reason..." and then, Philipp in all his splendor !
    Very interseting video. And the music is always a pleasure to ear. Thanks for sharing your (sometimes) crazy adventures.

    • @sadielou1808
      @sadielou1808 Год назад +1

      Even the commercial is hilarious.

  • @DonaBelida
    @DonaBelida Год назад +151

    That initial part, where it's extremely tight, and Philipp squeezes in, was freaking scary, especially when you're a claustrophobic person, like I am! Extremely cool that you guys are sharing this with your viewers! It's like watching a (scary) movie, sitting on the edge of the sofa...

    • @girlnorthof60
      @girlnorthof60 Год назад +4

      I start to panic 🤢 I've no problem climbing on/off my 2-story roof, flying in ultralight 2-seater planes & using zip lines... but tight spaces freak me out.

    • @shannonphx407
      @shannonphx407 11 месяцев назад +1

      Apparently, I’m so claustrophobic, that just watching others in tight places makes me short of breath.

  • @lomalinke5042
    @lomalinke5042 Год назад +34

    I was so sure that an inspection of a well would be the most boring thing ever, so for the first time I avoided watching a HTRAC blog for some time. But boy, was I wrong! This gave me the chills! Great video! Loved it!

    • @HowToRenovateAChateau
      @HowToRenovateAChateau  Год назад +10

      Glad you watched it anyway! Thanks!

    • @helenwright413
      @helenwright413 Год назад +1

      Same here! I had this video in my "watch later" for so long, I usually watch their videos straight away. Finally got around to it today and was enthralled! I'm not a fan of spiders, so I was avoiding watching it because I was sure there would be some down the well....I was right 😨😱 Great video other than that bit haha!

  • @sadielou1808
    @sadielou1808 Год назад +397

    Does Philipp come with life insurance? That should have been part of the marriage vows.

  • @margrietvanbaal7984
    @margrietvanbaal7984 Год назад +11

    Phillip’s transitions into the sponsor ad are getting more and more creative 😂 👏🏼

  • @VillaAroldi
    @VillaAroldi Год назад +63

    That well is SO well built!
    Amazing to see, what an effort is must have been to build it!

  • @wattsmusing
    @wattsmusing Год назад +4

    I usually skip the ads. Tell me why i didnt skip this one! The transition to an ad is *chef's kiss*. Amazing video. Scary and enthralling. On the edge of my seat the whole time.

  •  Год назад +132

    Great to see fellow Slovenians helping!

    • @silvermoon-2023
      @silvermoon-2023 Год назад +8

      Іn September visited Slovenia
      Very beautiful🌳🌳💗🌺
      Love from Ukraine 🇺🇦

    • @slouberiee
      @slouberiee Год назад +2

      I would like to visit Slovenia in the future, everybody says great things about the nature, sea and cities :-) Greetings from Czechia.

    • @sonchek_
      @sonchek_ Год назад +1

      @@slouberiee and they don't lie :)

  • @BP-nn7tq
    @BP-nn7tq Год назад +3

    The conversation while waiting to enter heaven…so silly! And funny, great ad. I loved how Benoit made an appearance to ensure Phillip’s safety.

  • @jefflawrentz1624
    @jefflawrentz1624 Год назад +34

    I’m amazed at the quality of the stonework. That’s incredible. Kudos to Phillip for taking on this explore.

  • @anjaligoley7795
    @anjaligoley7795 Год назад +9

    I was a little sad you weren’t able to go all the way down, but I glad you stayed safe! I would have had no idea about the hazards of the bad air, so good thing you had a knowledgeable team to help you 😅

  • @boucephales
    @boucephales Год назад +116

    You can calculate distance by timing the stone’s fall. Distance = 1/2 (acceleration)* time 2(squared). Acceleration = 9.8 metres per second. So if it took say 3.3 seconds to fall, that’s 9.8*3.3*3.3/2=53.36 metres.

    • @peacenow4456
      @peacenow4456 Год назад +11

      175.07 ft. for us in USA! Wow! And thx for the great Math!!

    • @choochoo9506
      @choochoo9506 Год назад +2

      Crap, now I'm trying to remember the Order of Operations I learned 1/2 a Century ago.

  • @girlnorthof60
    @girlnorthof60 Год назад +37

    Philipp... I take my hat off to you. This was, by far, your best adventure & funniest vlog to date and I absolutely enjoyed every single minute. 🏆."..and the RUclips Academy Award For Outstanding Content goes to How To Renovate A Chateau" 👏👏 Brilliant, take a bow everyone!

  • @cathyw4025
    @cathyw4025 Год назад +39

    Love that adventure-and your daughter was the 1st to volunteer for the adventure!

  • @patricianewton4922
    @patricianewton4922 Год назад +58

    Terrifying!!! You would never catch me going down a long, dark hole!! OMG!!! Holding my breath as you descend and ascend. Very brave Philip!! So happy you have an expert to help . Very lovely people. So good to see Benoit and his helper, good job he did to secure your safety.

  • @triplet3023
    @triplet3023 Год назад +3

    Phillip, you are priceless. I loved the last part with the advertising for the website company. Merci for another great week with you and your family.

  • @uppityupshaw
    @uppityupshaw Год назад +4

    The pottery piece, the brick wall turning into a stone wall and the stalactite were amazing finds! This was so cool and we also had a Benoit sighting! Thanks for sharing!

  • @Swede-m7q
    @Swede-m7q Год назад +18

    Can you imagine building that without modern methods? Even scarier than your descent, and that was something! ❤

  • @sarahmiller5632
    @sarahmiller5632 Год назад +18

    I laughed out loud when Phillip went to heaven. Well done! 😂🤗🇨🇦

  • @Mej_Javiky
    @Mej_Javiky Год назад +35

    You guys never cease to deliver. Great video! The cut to black and the splash was brilliant. I truly admire the talent and skills you used in the sponsor bit for Square space. The writing was entertaing and clever and the CG was amazing as well.

  • @dttttt
    @dttttt Год назад +11

    Gorgeous well! Mind blowing to think they built it so many centuries ago. You did the BEST ad transition!!

  • @michaelwieneke1992
    @michaelwieneke1992 Год назад +47

    Philipp, your bravery is astounding. Well done, sir.

  • @kathyrogers1703
    @kathyrogers1703 Год назад +12

    Amazing! Somebody with the same sense of humor as Philip and Benoit! 😂

  • @prettyinspireddecor6787
    @prettyinspireddecor6787 Год назад +12

    The videography and editing made this even more exciting. Of course, the addition of a few professionals who can actually measure something always helps. 🤣😂🤣 Thanks for the humour gentlemen.

  • @julieannhawley2955
    @julieannhawley2955 Год назад +3

    The SquareSpace ad was brilliant!!!! Another fantastic episode!!!!!

  • @mitchellian1356
    @mitchellian1356 Год назад +62

    just love these two , they make everything so interesting ,and make you laugh at the same time

  • @AlanHough-p1w
    @AlanHough-p1w Год назад +9

    Always entertaining I love Philip's sence of humour 🙂

  • @debrasaumur6592
    @debrasaumur6592 Год назад +13

    This was a great episode! I always love seeing Benoit with your family!

  • @memorelaine
    @memorelaine Год назад +4

    The humor in this vid is superb! Same with the suspense and use of music, bravo! Enjoyed every minute of this vlog, keep it up guys. This was soooooo cool to see! That well shows some incredible craftsmanship...

  • @shawbaker
    @shawbaker Год назад +14

    I loved the way you incorporated your Square Space sponsorship. Very creative!!! Great production Philipp!

  • @stephaniegaromon3244
    @stephaniegaromon3244 Год назад +8

    Oh my gosh, cracking up with Benoit greeting you as you ascended the well. Love the splash and the heavenly detour. Very fun and clever. The well is beautiful. Great family giving you the help and their expertise for you to have this experience. xx

  • @cathrynmccay6820
    @cathrynmccay6820 Год назад +3

    I laughed out loud when your "fall" into the well turned into an ad for Squarespace!

  • @NaYchi116
    @NaYchi116 Год назад +7

    Slovenians!! I knew it as soon as I heard him speak. It’s nice to see that I’m not the only Slovenian watching:)

  • @janetmackinnon3411
    @janetmackinnon3411 Год назад +32

    Phillipe is truly brave!

  • @margaretlynch1494
    @margaretlynch1494 Год назад +1

    🙋‍♀️❤️. If you are an influencer, you influence people to be cheerful and cause laughter! The important things!😊

  • @susannejudd6343
    @susannejudd6343 Год назад +5

    What amazing engineering. What amazing stone work . They were certainly pioneers in building.Well done Phillip for showing us.

  • @Scrapia27
    @Scrapia27 Год назад +7

    We were always amazed at the depth ouf our well next to our normandy home, but yours is a masterpiece of wellbuilding. Absolutely amazing

  • @MAC-op5fc
    @MAC-op5fc Год назад +22

    This has to be one of my favorite videos you've done! So much fun. So many handsome men, too. 🙂

  • @charlesneal68
    @charlesneal68 Год назад +3

    In the middle of a really tense and frankly scary video, you give us the most hilarious sponsor's message in the history of RUclips. I'm never going near a well, ever again, but it was well worth watching... (sorry!)

  • @nw5835
    @nw5835 Год назад +3

    I'm glad that Phillip wore his best jeans.

  • @janbentley444
    @janbentley444 Год назад +27

    It must be great to finally view the well and confirm what is down there and how it was made. Knowledge is good👋

  • @TheSpiceyHistorian
    @TheSpiceyHistorian Год назад +3

    I do love Philipps sense of humour - so droll. Priceless!!

  • @davidmelvin3769
    @davidmelvin3769 Год назад +2

    Great episode. Square Space should pay you double for that ad. Gripping suspense on an otherwise normal RUclips day.

  • @sandrakarls8466
    @sandrakarls8466 Год назад +1

    Sooooooo funny! Matej jumped immediately on to your humor and Benoir.. of course allways the same! I laughted so much! The transition to heaven... pure fun!! Soo great done!

  • @Melleemel
    @Melleemel 8 месяцев назад +1

    Okay, that was a bit terrifying and I loved it! You deserve every penny you make from this channel. So great.

  • @mariacoronel2547
    @mariacoronel2547 Год назад +1

    17:55 Phillip you’re very brave! Pretty spooky down there as you said!

  • @neko2412neko
    @neko2412neko Год назад +97

    You need to be really careful with these things, like old closed off wells or even old basements. Due to the lack of fresh air coming in, the concentration of harmful elements (even radioactive stuff) and gasses are high, making you losing unconscious and die. Dozens of people die every year due to that, additionally people tried to rescue the unconscious person and also losing unconscious... That's one of the first things we learned in chemistry at university!
    Airing out the "room" first, wearing a mask and always having people around is important!

    • @kindlydude
      @kindlydude Год назад +2

      There are caves in St. Paul, Minnesota near the Mississippi River on the upper banks opposite the city... they're called the Wabasha Street Caves where famous robbers hid in and where a nightclub was built where they still play American Swing/Band music... kids go too deep into them almost every year... and never make it out... for lack of oxygen.

    • @michellewinkler3985
      @michellewinkler3985 Год назад +1

      Yes. Watching this made me very nervous. There was a little girl Suzanne Gill, in San Marino CA, that fell into an abandoned well, running across a field in the 1950's (that area is now part of the high school). One can Google the story. They tried and tried to get her out. They couldn't get to her in time. It was the first "Live" Broadcast by KTLA Channel 5 in Los Angeles. I still remember this, so sad :(

    • @michellewinkler3985
      @michellewinkler3985 Год назад +1

      Sorry, had wrong name. Her name was Kathy Fiscus. She was 5 when she fell down the well.

    • @machellep1
      @machellep1 Год назад +1

      3 people in Bastrop , Texas just died that way. One fell in and the other two went in after them, all died from the poisonous gases.

  • @Tulipan05
    @Tulipan05 Год назад +6

    Quite a feat, I must say. Beautiful construction. And, as I saw the SLO plates pull up, I felt proud. We're a tiny but mighty country. Way to go all around! Well done--that's a back atcha for the spider joke. That one had me laughing.

  • @katherineleavitt7275
    @katherineleavitt7275 Год назад +10

    What a great adventure going down the old well. I know Anna was happy you made it back to the top without any problems. Best wishes, Kathy USA 🇺🇸

  • @merryfergie
    @merryfergie Год назад +3

    Thank you for delightfully entertainmenting video.
    The fake deop onto the water rolling onto the squarespace advert was too funny.

  • @robinzaleski5
    @robinzaleski5 Год назад +2

    That is the best segue to a sponsor ad on RUclips I've ever seen. Very clever. I hope you can find someone to tell you more about the pottery you found!

  • @famprima
    @famprima Год назад +1

    So wise to keep that thing really well locked!

  • @c.w.3750
    @c.w.3750 Год назад +4

    It’s always good to see Benoit and Vincent.

  • @nancylayden6871
    @nancylayden6871 Год назад +4

    Philipp, you are so funny! Loved your heavenly "ending"

  • @kenmichellewilson3644
    @kenmichellewilson3644 Год назад +9

    Omg……I had such anxiety watching you hanging in the well !
    What a crazy adventure!
    It’s hard to imagine someone building that in the 14th century?
    Watching from Vancouver Island, BC 🇨🇦🌸

  • @mariagrasso6675
    @mariagrasso6675 Год назад +9

    This one made me sweat! I really hate small, dark spaces, but thrilling to watch your adventure, all the same and see another detail of the chateau.

  • @AKnuth
    @AKnuth Год назад +1

    Bravo Philipp! So good to see Benoit!

  • @chrisdouglass7962
    @chrisdouglass7962 Год назад +6

    Very good to see Benoit 🥰🥰

  • @sth.777
    @sth.777 Год назад +1

    The segway to your sponsor was hilarious! The best one I've seen yet!🤣

  • @johnkim791
    @johnkim791 Год назад +3

    Phillip you always have the best music! It really makes the video.

  • @Laura-cw5ek
    @Laura-cw5ek Год назад +12

    How on earth did they manage to dig such a deep well without modern tools? Really amazing! This video was really interesting and I would like to see the bottom of the well as well. Maybe with a go pro camera?

  • @donnamurdoch8949
    @donnamurdoch8949 Год назад +1

    So beautifully made without machines! It incredible what they achieved.

  • @debrasaumur6592
    @debrasaumur6592 Год назад +2

    That was amazing!!!! I can’t believe the awesome construction of the well walls!!!!! Philip is hilarious! Squarespace has probably never seen such a great commercial for their product!!!!! Great filmmaker Philip!!!

  • @gloriagavaneli9862
    @gloriagavaneli9862 Год назад +4

    Absolutely amazing photography and entertainingly thrilling. Wow ❤

  • @misschris662
    @misschris662 Год назад +4

    Meine Güte!!! Sooo spannend, bin stolz auf euch! Der Film ist toll geworden!❤

  • @MarySchlotter
    @MarySchlotter Год назад +1

    You are very brave Philip .

  • @susanvaughan4210
    @susanvaughan4210 Год назад +5

    A wonderful episode!.Scary, funny, Beautiful and inspiring. (Phillip's bravery, his lovely support team, and the ingenuity of the 14th century artisans,) And as usual, the music was perfect. : )

  • @carolfaberpeake857
    @carolfaberpeake857 Год назад +9

    That was amazing, well done Phillip and friends!!! 🎉🎉🎉
    I wonder if the nooks in the walls of the shaft held support boards so the masons could do a section at a time?? Fascinating!!!! 🎉

  • @aok2727
    @aok2727 Год назад +4

    Whoa! Check out that router bit set. Best machinery displayed today

  • @Joferry2000
    @Joferry2000 Год назад +1

    😅 Philip you crack me up. The square space ad was hilarious

  • @lindagage7315
    @lindagage7315 Год назад +14

    You are brave Phillip! That was amazing!

  • @TheFretman2
    @TheFretman2 Год назад +2

    Really enjoyed this. I’ll say it again…you guys are priceless!

  • @juliatownsend2324
    @juliatownsend2324 Год назад +1

    OMG. Had me on the edge of my seat. Well done Phillip. The well looks beautifully made. That ending was soooo mean. Don't know whether to laugh or cry. It looked as if there were spaces to put beams across. Hopefully we'll see the bottom. Xx

  • @fionaheales8481
    @fionaheales8481 Год назад +1

    Awesome video guys, thankyou so much. ❤❤❤

  • @mercedeszszucsi
    @mercedeszszucsi Год назад +1

    Wooo, i would put this piece of souvenir in some nice welvet and covered with grass top. Could be a nice (museum) piece in the Chateau. 😊 Crazy

  • @MeanOlNana
    @MeanOlNana Год назад +9

    This was such a fun episode. The commercial was inspired 😂🤣. The well is beautiful.
    Bonjour Benoit.

  • @KatieeeBug03
    @KatieeeBug03 Год назад +1

    The well is so much wider around than I would’ve guessed!

  • @PanchoGHT
    @PanchoGHT Год назад +6

    Great sense of humor !! Thanks for that 🤗✨✨

  • @yvonneculley5626
    @yvonneculley5626 Год назад +1

    You are a brave man…
    The music fitted the descend….

  • @acoacheswife
    @acoacheswife Год назад +1

    The Squarespace advert was the BEST! Hilarious 😂

  • @chrisdouglass7962
    @chrisdouglass7962 Год назад +3

    Well that was very theatrical!! 👏😁 Breathtakingly beautiful indeed and fascinating construction but I was a little past ready for Phillip to come up!! 😄😁🥰🥰

  • @sabinegoetz1448
    @sabinegoetz1448 Год назад +1

    Amazing. What bravery. My BP was sky-high!

  • @SuperAbcdabcdabcdabc
    @SuperAbcdabcdabcdabc Год назад +1

    Hello from PEI Canada. You have a new sidekick.

  • @barbaraholt7957
    @barbaraholt7957 Год назад +2

    Wow. Just wow. So interesting and beautiful!

  • @Anupamakiran
    @Anupamakiran Год назад +3

    What an adventure Philip! It’s a beautiful well and intact too after so many years 👌🏼👌🏼loved the video.I thought you dropped something and then I hear you talking about Squarespace🤣🤣🤣🤣 you are hilarious and I loved seeing Anna’s concern for you. Philip asks to go down a couple of meters and Anna conveys the message as 2 meters🙂

  • @brendastewart6647
    @brendastewart6647 Год назад +4

    What an interesting experiment. Will you be able to use the well for water in the future in the event it is needed? I can only imagine some of the interesting and surprising finds while renovating the home. It is a beautiful building, and the interior is spectacular! It must be so special living there. Your family is so funny and enjoy watching your adventures.

  • @jeanhawken4482
    @jeanhawken4482 Год назад +2

    An amazing depth of an amazing well

  • @mandyedgar4663
    @mandyedgar4663 Год назад +3

    Truly Amazing I loved this ❤️ Thankyou

  • @tinajanette7103
    @tinajanette7103 Год назад +1

    Creative transition from "falling" into the well to the heaven scene to f. the Squarespace ad. Well done! 😇🤣

  • @roberthossen8354
    @roberthossen8354 Год назад +3

    Philip mon cher, that was absolutely HEROIC!!! And your Squarespace joke is hilarious whahahahaha!!! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @esterslokar
    @esterslokar Год назад +1

    Živijo Matej! Pozdrave iz Slovenije😜
    Soo surprised that there is a Slovenian in your video.. Soo cool👌

  • @adapa22
    @adapa22 Год назад +16

    What a great adventure! Hilarious as always… Best soundtrack by far ! It’s so beautiful to see different nations coming together to achieve an enterprise. Good to see an Slovenian joining forces. For a moment I stoped watching and it sounded as launching into another planet. No doubt this time Phillip went « au fond des choses « One line though, will surely be on the “sins side”of the Heaven Report …. “Swedish Girls.” ? As soon as you mentioned it the “good done” report automatically vanished…. Ha ha ha 😂😂😂
    Now seriously what a great adventure. Thank you for making your channel so enjoyable.

  • @Eejdjee
    @Eejdjee Год назад +4

    Wel done Phillip! That was awesome ‼️👏👍❤️🍀

  • @martieflagg4671
    @martieflagg4671 Год назад

    The walls of the well are beautiful! Imagine building that!

  • @elizabethwezelman8547
    @elizabethwezelman8547 Год назад +3

    Excellent video! Loved the music adding to the drama. The well is quite a feat when you consider it was built in the 14th century, obviously by skilled artisans, - rather like yourself- that has to be a given. Anna looked so tiny in the view from the bottom. How much further before you would have hit the water? I am glad you were free of noxious gases down there, and that you had a skilled team of knowlegable mountaineers above to help. Sorry to hear I need computer skills to get into heaven, that was unwelcome news! But, so happy to see Benoit again!

  • @reinamoody5239
    @reinamoody5239 Год назад

    Always entertaining! That was amazing going down the well, good you had an expert lowering Phillip down. 🥰😂😂😂