Evaluating the Chateau for Renovation
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- In this video we explore the endless possibilities of Chateau de Razac. We go into detail about the plans we have for the tower block of the Chateau. This video features Andy a carpenter/builder and Richard a roofer who guides us through the various ways in which we can approach the dreaded but beautiful roof.
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The corner cupboards and the double sinks are really unique and create such charm - please leave them!! ❤
Aren’t those sinks amazing, they’ll be repurposed in a more appropriate room. Sadly the corner cupboards might have to be taken down to address the ceiling, but we’re likely to reinstall them, minus the woodworm.
@@ChateaudeRazac sounds like a bon plan!! 😍
OOOhhh! I love getting in on the ground floor of a renovation of a chateau! Hard days ahead but it will be so worth it! Getting ready to start renovations on a lavender barn in the Loire Valley!
Cheers!
Amazing! Good luck and thanks for your comments!
Let the adventure begin!
I have about eight Chateau renovations I watch and I am looking forward to watch you bring this Chateau to life. Get ready though, you are going to receive, “loads of criticism of whatever renovations you may be doing and the viewer will not like. Just remember, it’s your home m, not ours and it sounds to me you understand the importance of keeping her history, but know the importance of bringing her to the present. This is how a Chateau should be anyway, styles change as new things are brought in as the years past. Thank you for letting us get to know you and your Chateau a little better.
Thanks so much for your kind words. We’re passionate about bringing CDR back to life, whilst restoring her, preserving her history and bringing her up to 21c living. It’s going to be a long journey for sure, and they’ll be some ups and downs, but I know we’ll get there. We won’t always be able to be everyone’s “cup of tea” but providing we’re doing our best that’s all that matters. 💫
I really look forward to following your progress on this project !
I just hope that you will have the humility to not do what a lot of foreigners buying French castles do : believing that you can do everything by yourselves, surrounded only by friends and family, completely dissociated from local life, French national and regional building practices and heritage guidelines. We see a lot of that on RUclips and it is heartbreaking to see people with the best intentions in the world ruining French heritage, albeit common heritage of a local scale.
As an architect myself, before doing anything on the building and gardens, I would start by having a historical study done of the entire property (by an Architecte des Monuments Historiques if possible). It will give you perspective and a true understanding of the castle you bought. I would also enlist the help of an Architecte des Monuments Historiques (a local one if possible). He will again give you perspective about what your project could be, what you should do to protect what was created over the centuries and help you on how to make this place your own. He will also be able to recommend local contractors who are used to work on this type of building. There are a few great exemples of sensible and humble restauration projects like the Chateau de Purnon (Vienne) or the Chateau de Dampierre (Aube). Of course the scale of these properties are maybe not the same and both of these examples are listed as historical monuments, but in each case the owners really understood the benefits of this approach and that it could work at any scale.
Good luck / Bonne continuation !
Thanks for your kind words. We will be using a lot of local artisans and where necessary will be consulting with the bâtiment de france. As French nationals ourselves we strive to preserve this wonderful estate. We have a wealth of experience and will be sympathetic in our renovation process. 🙏🏻
I concur with everything you've said. I hope the owner won't be too quick to "rip it out" - as we heard him say on several occasions.
Please please get an architectural historian in before you start ripping things out
Who says we’re ripping anything out?!
Our journey is all about preservation, we’ll be updating some interesting content over the next couple of weeks which will really give you a better understanding of our intention of this beautiful historic estate! Thanks for watching and your comments are so valuable to our channels success 💫
@@ChateaudeRazac Bonjour from a fellow château owner in Normandie. In this vlog, you yourselves have mentioned ripping things out. So it becomes a matter of concern when you do this (even if you do not really mean it as such) as we wish to see preservation, not destruction. Your château is quite beautiful, in fact she's marvellous, and it is a worry when new château owners do not take in the architectural history of an historical building. I am sure you have the best intentions for her, yet you have inadvertently concerned your new followers with your words. Our family have four château and a number of manor houses, all in Northern France and they are a labour of true love. We take no action without consulting our architect and to our joy, we have one in the family. We wish for you a worry free awakening of your property and hope you remain safe during all your work. As English is not my first language, my apologies also if my comment comes across as rude, as it is not in any way meant to be. Thank you for your future care of this stunning château and for youre understanding.
Thank you for your feedback! I didn’t realise how sensitive some RUclips followers might be, so I’ll make sure to be more precise with my terminology in the future. 🙈
In my opinion, removing a pair of sinks installed in the 70s isn’t a big deal, especially since we’ll be reusing them in a more suitable part of the chateau. However, I do understand and appreciate your points!
We have an incredible team working with us, including friends and family who are/were planning officers, historic building professionals, and an architect. Also, we’re using an incredible team of artisans - you’ll see this unfold! The project is no small task, and we’re taking it very seriously.
In future videos, you’ll see more of our journey as we explore the chateau with our friend, a historic buildings professional who I’ve known for many years and is also a close friend.
We’re also consulting with the Bâtiments de France, so rest assured, we hold this property very close to our hearts! ❤
Thanks so much for being part of our first video on RUclips - this is a learning curve for sure!
Are your buildings listed? I’d love to know more about your project and will be sure to follow :)
@@ChateaudeRazac Hello again. One of our châteaux is listed, and has the privilege of being overseen by Bâtiments de France. We have found them to be passionate, professional and we have established firm friendships within their organisation. Their advice is always welcome to us. Our homes are private family dwellings. We do not have a RUclips Channel, hence our name, The Secret Château. We belong to a loose fraternity of fellow French château owners. We follow various channels on château because it is always enlightening to see how others renovate theirs. Most we are horrified by, including the most popular château channels. However, we admire the Autraliens restoring Purnon and the château newly purchased by the Australiens in Selling Up and Buying a Château. Another two channels we admire are Our French Château and Château de Avensac. We'll be watching you closely too, but yes, this is the entire purpose of a RUclips channel. Thank you for being so open. Best wishes in your endeavours and enjoy the adventure.
@@ChateaudeRazacand also it’s your chateau, do what you like. If anyone else wants input, let them put their hand in their pocket 😊
Wow what a property, thanks for sharing and look forward to the updates
Our pleasure!
Hello from Lumberton Texas! I can't wait to see what you do with the renovations.
I am looking forward to the work bringing the beautiful place back to life.
please keep the cupboards in the octagonal bedroom. That’s what makes all the charms of this room !! And my best wishes for this restauration
Sadly they’re full of woodworm, we’re going to try our best to restore them.
Please back up and introduce the building with a little history then tell us about all of you.
Don’t you worry we will be 💫
Would love some information about your group/ family, where your from, where the château is located and what your intentions are are for the château when you're done. Thanks!
Thanks for the idea, it’s in “progress” we’re just finding our feet so to speak. We will be updating very soon and I’ll make sure there’s an “about us” section 💫
I agree - without any of that sort of background, it is difficult to find this engaging. Why should viewers care about, and want to follow, if they know nothing about the history of the château, or these people and their plans?
Looks very interesting but would like to know more about yourselves and how you got to this point and then more about the chateau.
Don’t worry we will be covering this in future episodes. We’re just finding our feet with being online and of course trying to get our feet under the kitchen table 😊💫
Hi from aus, I follow a few different chateau restoration channels & an estate resto in Britain & just love the transformations li'l bit addicted actually 😂& look forward to following your journey as well good luck with it all. ✌🏾
Welcome aboard! And thanks for your kind words! 💫
Fascinating project. Subscribed.
Awesome, thank you! 💫
You don’t sound very sympathetic towards the chateau and it’s history.
Keep watching to see how it all unfolds. We’ve purchased a property that has lost a lot of its history already and I can assure you that we have every intention to do our very best in preserving this historic monument. In the next few episodes you’ll be interested to see our plans and the experience we have at our fingertips. Thanks for watching and I hope you’ll enjoy our journey.
Please go slow with the camera, you make us dizzy .
We’ll do our best 💫
Looking forward to your journey. A little gentler and slower on your camera movements please.
I’m sure we can do that 💫
Best of luck in your journey 🌺 perhaps tell us some history. Love from Texas.
Thank you! We will! Just getting our feet under the table so to speak 💫
It really does show you how misleading the real estate pics are. I still absolutely adore it and im so glad you two have decided to share your journey with this beautiful piece of history.
Sadly, time doesn’t stand still but photos do! 💫
@@ChateaudeRazac I am so glad she is being saved! ♥
I’m so happy I found your channel today ! I can’t wait until we get started on this Chateau !!
Fantastic news, we’re glad you found us, it’s going to be a wonderful journey!
When you started saying “tear out that double sink and that nonsense” I realized that this is not a restoration but a complete modernization which will be horrible. That double sink you dissed is one of the most valuable things in this chateau and you want to discard it? I worry about your intentions!
@@timwaddell6356Those sinks were added in the 70s and will be repurposed but elsewhere in the Chateau, the room in question was never designed to be a Salle de Bains. As much as this Chateau requires restoration and renovation it will also require modernization to bring it up to 21st century living. This is our first video so our plans are not clear to followers yet. Thank you for your comment and input it helps us out a lot.
@@ChateaudeRazac John, please please remove all 70's fixtures from this beautiful building and I will follow you to the end of the renovation. But please no double sinks!
Well. We don't have to LIKE or WATCH!! IF WE DONT AGREE. THIS IS A LIVELY OLD CASTLE. THEY NEED TO DE-'LANDSCAPE FIRST I THINK!!!
THESE GUYS R YOUNG. THEY JUST SEE *MODERNIZE* NOT *ATHENTIC* AND. $$€£€£ profit. As working in reni. Is less time less money. Note. I gave seen reno guys even use ancient woods. Stones and nails plus (WOOD PEGGS!!! DAN OF CHAUMON DID)
@@boessheila50 ruclips.net/video/rqA414D5O7M/видео.htmlsi=wh8QBBrR5PiFAxz- for more information about us.
New subscriber from New Zealand 🇳🇿 (ps the music you having going in background is awfully repetitive 😅)
Ha ha - we’re new to this, so don’t feel you’d offend us 😢 😂 thanks for the tips, we really do appreciate it and will do our best to find a balance that suits all 🙏🏻
Please no background music at all. Thanks for the video.
I’ll be watching good luck with your project!
Thank you! We look forward to providing you with interesting content along the way 💫
It is a really beautiful building with so much potential. I can only dream about what I would do with such a property. I hope you manage to get enough subscribers and viewers to help fund the renovations like a lot of the other chateau channels do. Good luck and I will keep watching your progress. X
I hope so too! We have so many plans for the preservation of this estate. I hope you’ll enjoy following our channel and the progress of this estate.
Gorgeous ❤ I can see a shower in 1 tower cupboard and a loo in the other, if your blocking that door near the kitchen off it could be a cupboard so easily reversed if you change your mind……….oh the possibilities 😊😊
4 videos in and doing well. Going to be a long road, don’t rush. The secret to a successful channel is not trying to please every commenter. Good luck, looking forward to seeing how you go.
IM LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR RESTORATION.
Thanks so much 💫 We hope we can provide an interesting channel to follow
beatiful chateau, looking so much forward to watch a LOT of renovationvlogs
😂 a LOT is the word, time and patience is what we need 💫
You absolutely need to contact an architecte des bâtiments de France. There is one in each department in France and they are in charge of advising the work on historical monuments. Even if your Chateau is not listed, you will be restricted in what you can do in terms of work and you will need to request authorizations for work that you undertake, this type of architect will guide you through the restorations the required authorizations, etc.
Thanks for your message. We have a good team and a lot of qualified knowledge on hand. Please watch our future videos which will explain more 💫
A suggestion if I may?Whatever you remove you might save in one of your safe outer buildings and revisit during your restoration. You may find those pieces set aside are the missing pieces you didn’t know you may need or had value. My hard learned lesson 😊
Exactly that! Many thanks 💫
What a beautiful chateau! this is going to be fun to witness!
Thanks for joining us! We hope you’ll enjoy!
This will be an awesome journey to watch, you have a beautiful Chateau to breath new life into! Looking forward to tagging along with you … thanks
Love and respect from Canada
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Thanks you. Hope you enjoy the coming content.
Watching this after viewing a few of your later ones my only opinion (not that you asked!) is that you must slow down. Find a livable area that you and family can make do and listen to the building. At the Chateau du Pernon they were told immediately not to throw ANYTHING away. Even broken and insignificant seeming bits because they will eventually fit the puzzle and help along the way. In watching and participating in many chateau renovations as a Patreon the consistent thing is extreme patience. I am aware that the longer you wait the worse some of the damage will be. And I feel your excitement to get on with things but please, not at the risk of losing the charm and history of this most beautiful building!
The drone footage would be good to slow down as well. We, as viewers, don't have a chance to take-in what we are seeing before we are taken somewhere else. I don't know how much you have watched other restorations ( I'll assume many.) and in order to draw in the RUclipsRS who could eventually completely support you, it must be viewer friendly. I'd suggest "Doing it Ourselves", The Chateau Diaries" and "Escape to Rural France". I know for a fact that their success is due to making you feel part of the family as they take you through projects that often take many months of work AND videos along each project shared on RUclips.
OK. enough of my opinion! Just thought I'd pass it on. You have a gorgeous estate there with so much work and yet so many opportunities ahead of you. I am excited to continue watching, being supportive and sincerely wish you all the best. Your enthusiasm to get on and into it is palpable! Be well, be safe! A new subscriber/opinionated friend from Chicago
Thanks for your comments. Rest assured we’re not doing anything lightly. We have to do essential works to preserve her, that’s important to us and what you’ve not seen yet is the damage that nature can do.
This estate has been on my drawing board for 4 years and I must say, we’re going at the perfect speed (if not a bit too slow for the preservation of this building). So much dilapidation and unnecessary damage has been caused due to essential works not being carried out.
I hope you’ve enjoyed watching my more recent video, it gives you a little more insight.
We’re new to RUclips, we’re not going to get it right first time and don’t have a camera crew - my wonderful son is behind the scenes recording and editing - it’s his work and he’s up for constructive criticism to improve his skills, so thank you!
@@ChateaudeRazac Thank you for your response. Very kind of you not to take offense at my suggestions. I did edit it to say what I thought w/o any mean intent. I was having most of my anxiety from the experiences of the many previous chateau I have watched being restored over many years. I am so glad to hear you had already considered all these things and the info of you having been planning for 4 years makes my concerns disappear. Your son is doing a wonderful job. Maybe the speed is an issue with my wanting to linger and take a screen-grab (!). Once again, thank you for your pleasant and informative reply. Will be watching and wishing you all the best of luck! B in Chicago
Merci pour la sauvegarde de ce château. En espérant que vous allez faire du travail de qualité et durable….
Nous ferons de notre mieux pour redonner vie au Château de Razac, avec quelques modernisations, notre objectif principal étant de le préserver pour les générations futures tout en utilisant des matériaux traditionnels dans la mesure du possible 💫
Sounds like you are gonna butcher the place.
Rest assured we won’t be butchering the place - you’ll see in future episodes - this is our first video, stay tuned, you won’t be disappointment 💫
taking it back to original is not butchering ,restoration is taking away what's not right !
@@kathsmith4924 we'll see.
Look forward to future videos
Can’t wait to follow along with this renovation. It’s always a shame to see these buildings rot away, and I think you’ve saved this one just in time. Hopefully you’ll manage to restore the building to its former glory 👍🏻.
You said something about taking the ceiling out in the tower? Is that to make a double height ceiling or is that just because it needs replacing because of the water damage? Either way I’m sure you’ll make a good job of it. 🙂
Thanks for your comments. The ceiling is already double height (and beautiful) sadly this section of the building suffered 10 years of water ingress and has left parts of the ceiling in danger of collapse, just like in the two bathrooms. Also the floor above has rot, it’s a catch 22 situation. We will know more as we start the exposing process. We will be retaining as much as we can but like with all buildings that have been left for such a long period of time the damage is usually under the surface 💫🇫🇷
Thanks for the reply 👍🏻. Can’t wait to see how it turns out
Greetings from Philadelphia. Your estate reno seems like a huge undertaking! Best wishes as you sort through early days. - I wonder if you will share where on the estate it is that you and your family are living, and whether those properties are in good repair? As you walked around with the roofer, were you assessing which sections of the place need most urgent care, and which of them can be your first income producers? I was confused as to whether the chateau is meant to be a retreat site and/or personal living quarters. Just trying to get a lay of the land from over here!
Keep watching! 🎉
Love the double sinks in bathroom
Looking forward to following your journey xx
Welcome aboard!
It would be great to have some type of introduction from you guys. Maybe a little history of the chateau, what you plan to use it for, etc. before jumping straightaway into renovation. I don't have social media so maybe you have a page somewhere else.
@@kmarch6630 We’re on it! It has been requested by a lot of viewers. At the moment we have no wifi at the site so we cannot upload the introduction video. As soon as we can you will know all about us…
@@ChateaudeRazac Thank you very much.
Looking forward to seeing your renovation of this beautiful chateau. I’ve just been reading the comments for this video . I am sure you are doing everything properly. Please don’t pander to over sensitive folk who don’t know the background to your decision making etc. Be you, then you will attract the right people for your channel. Looking forward to it☺️👍.
Thank you so much for your comments, we will certainly do our best 💫
I'm already nervous. Please don't start ripping out existing architecture before you know what it is. You really need to get an architectural historian in before you loose history and make mistakes your can't fix. I've watched so many chateaux channels make the same mistakes.
Very curious to keep track of this renovation! The videos need more editing and structure. They tend to ramble a bit. Tighten them up and outline what you want to communicate and illustrate those challenges. I wish you all the best.
What a shame this beautiful building has been neglected. All the best in your journey
Thanks so much 💫
C'est magnifique! Est il classe monument historique?
Nous aborderons les listes de bâtiments historiques dans les prochains épisodes, c'est vraiment très intéressant. 💫
The next video is the introduction video!
Stay tuned…
WOW
This project should be exciting
We hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we will!
Good luck. Subscribed.
Thanks for the sub!
Can’t wait sit to see the place!
What a beauty
Thanks. Enjoy the channel!
I know it's early, but can I sign up for a tower bedroom? it looks like it has such potential.
For sure! Baby steps! 💫
Looking forward to watching your progress. good luck
Thank you!
Will you be showing everything in time lapse
We could certainly try. We shall have a think about this - great idea, thank you!
Thank you for very considered introduction with your visionary restoration. You were meant to have this Chateau with all that happened with offers and the sales that didn't eventuate. Regards Shaelene Read. Australia.
Thank you!
Looking forward to your journey so all the best. I'm sure we're all wondering about the cost to purchase and repair quotes etc., if you're happy to share that info with us😊
This will be in future content :)
All the best to you and your family, as you start this wonderful journey of restoration, and renewal! God be with you always, in all of your spiritual and worldly endeavors! Thomas!
Thanks !
What a beautiful château! Hi from France
You are so kind, thanks!
Thank you !
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France has the scariest spiders I’ve ever seen, 😵💫
I think we have one in a video coming up 😂
Not sure of who’s who in this video. No introductions. So many possibilities with the chateau. Best of Luck.
Thanks so much! Our intro video might be of help, likewise future videos will have more details as we’re RUclips virgins so please bare with us! 😊
It really is a lot of work.and money. Do you have plenty?
We have passion, we have drive… watch this space 💫
That's a load of work I hope it didn't cost too much to buy.
It’s a load of work, but she’ll be worth it 💫
proficiat bij jullie aankoop mooi kasteel ik ben nieuwe volgster uit Belgium
Welcome to the channel. We hope you enjoy!
Wow! So Exciting!
We hope you’ll enjoy watching!
Et , à combien évaluez-vous l' histoire du château?....😊
Je ne suis pas très sûr de votre question, mais le château comporte des parties datant du 15e, du 17e et du 19e siècle, et on nous informe qu'il est construit sur des fondations du 14e siècle - il a été construit pour protéger la ville locale.
@@ChateaudeRazac Souvent ces bâtiments avec une longue histoire sont classés. La rénovation devient alors, compliquée et plus onéreuse, peut-être.
Mais vous allez le sauver !
@@frederiquehobson4221 Nous ne nous sommes pas engagés dans cette voie à la légère et nous ferons de notre mieux pour préserver ce site magnifique grâce à la communication des bâtiments de France.
@@ChateaudeRazac Et vous réussirez, j' en suis sure .
Merci pour vos réponses.
Are you restoring or remodeling?
With any building restoration, there will inevitably be an element of modeling involved. The simple reason is that some aspects of a structure simply cannot be fully restored due to the extent of deterioration, loss of original materials, or changes over time. In such cases, creating a new representation that honors the old design might be necessary. However, the primary focus will still be on restoration-preserving as much of the original structure / features as possible and ensuring that any new elements seamlessly integrate with the historical fabric of the building.
@@ChateaudeRazac sorry, my eyesight isn’t good. It should have read “remodeling”. And my point was, as you walked through making remarks, I began to wonder, is this the same man that claimed to have a passion for the beauty of old architecture? That includes interiors. Listening, I began to think your so called passion wasn’t as fervent or as knowledgeable as previously claimed. Am I misunderstanding something?
Looks like its gonna be a challenging but great adventure. Am subscribed and ready to follow your journey.💕
Thank you so much!!
Looking forward to your renovations! It will be beautiful!
Thanks for your support !
Thank you for sharing your adventures with us as you save this beautiful historical estate. I look forward to hearing your plans for the future. Hopefully you have wonderful farming neighbors who have equipment to help remove the vegetation invading the buildings. I loved it when you said you wanted one of the doors to lead to the garden as the vines seemed to be overtaking you. Good luck!
Thanks for watching!
Your channel popped up for me today and I look forward to following your journey!
Welcome aboard! Thank you!
Need to cut the grass 😂😂😂
Are you offering? 😂
Love your beautiful new home or at least one day it will be looking forward to more videos
Thanks so much! 😊
Looking forward to following your journey. Exciting times ahead! Thanks for sharing. 🛠️
Welcome aboard and thanks for the follow!
Thank you!
Deseoso de ver la restauración. Saludos desde argentina.
Thanks so much!
Lovely! So much to do too. Lots of content incoming!
Yes indeed! Thanks and hope you enjoy it!
Appreciate that you are just atarting out, but this video doesn't really work without some background information. We don't need your life stories (!), but some information about who you are, how you found the château, what drew you to buy it, what your plans are (however vague) for its future. Without this information, people won't engage or subscribe as there is a lot of competition out there. I'll subscribe in the hope that youll address this and because the building looks fascinating, but i don't see myself continuing if we dont get a bit more structure. Best of luck!
@@hughw8543 We’re on it! It has been requested by a lot of viewers. At the moment we have no wifi at the site so we cannot upload the introduction video. As soon as we can you will know all about us…
@ChateaudeRazac that's good to hear - will look forward to seeing it
Why haven’t you shown your viewers the whole chateau. This is very piecemeal. Who was the other guy for example. Hope approach to restoration is more logical.
Hi there, thanks for your message. Sorry that we’ve not met your expectations. We’re new to RUclips and wanted to get something out to see if we would gain any traction. We’re more than overwhelmed by our support by RUclips viewers. A little under 6.5k subscribers in just two weeks has blown our mind.
In future videos you’ll see not only a tour of the chateau, but the 7 houses and the vast array of land and outbuildings.
Our priority a few weeks wasn’t RUclips, it was saving a couple of roofs, which you’ll see in future videos.