One man unearths this chateau ruin from overgrown forest | full video
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- Follow the journey of the restoration and renovation of This amazing abandoned château ruin, built by a Russian industrialists and an up and coming Parisian singer, host to hundreds of Jewish children during the holocauste, owned indirectly by coco Chanel and burnt down in the late 1980’s . A long journey tackled by one man , new video every Sunday !
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Well, that's Sunday evening viewing sorted for the next how many years. Dan, I wish you all the luck in the world with this incredible project. The passion you have for the building was just bouncing off you, through the screen and I'm sure I am not the only one who felt it. We wait with bated breath for the next instalment.
I was just thinking that myself,
The chateaux was waiting for you😊
You can say that again! EPIC!
What a wonderful project for him. He is such a hard worker…
Wow, I’m so excited for you, Dan. That is a stunning chateau even in its current state. Clearing up and exposing those magnificent stairs was a big job with such payoff. Well done!
OMG!! I thought there must be hundreds of chateaux for sale in need of restoration that are in better shape than this. Then when you said it was gutted by fire, that made more sense. Still, you've taken on a tremendous challenge. I believe that certain properties speak to us. It's obvious watching you caress the banister and paneling that you've fallen in love. I'm sure you visited dozens of times imagining what you could do with it. I would take advantage of the Work Away program and get volunteers with the skills you need to get started. Or find local teenagers to help with clearing the brush and debris. They, however, are sometimes like bulls in a china cabinet. They tug and pull without thinking about the consequences of that action, so be careful what you turn them loose on. WELL DONE, Dan!!! I'll be 66 next month and am pitifully out of shape. Otherwise, I'd love to help you. Much love.
I have just turned 61 and housebound due to disability and when I saw the chatuex I did think - 'oh Dan what have you done.' - but to hear it was distroyed by fire it tugged at my heart.
I wish Dan all the very best in his endeveres to bring this old regal lady back to life, I can imagine his boys running around the corridors having great fun, I just hope I'm around long enough to see Dan's dream come true.
The exterior structure looks secure and solid. Removing the rubble inside..and rebuilding the floors and walls...is something I guarantee, Dan will make happen! Architects ...get your engines ready!! 💯
You’d of thought Coco Chanel would have had good insurance…
@@tjanderson575 Coco Channel died 10th January 1971. She must have been well over 60 when she bought the place.
I am certain the price was right ! Dan has skills & an audience. He’ll restore this place amazingly
OK, this seals it: you're officially crazy. But also crazy enough to pull it off. What a beautiful building. Love the symmetry and wonderful details everywhere one looks. What a fairy tale of a chateau and you obviously love her. She's fallen into great hands. So happy we get to share the adventure.
Elisabeth you said right, "officially crazy." but Dan will get it done😊👍👍😊
I’m not sure if you realize this or not, but by making order from chaos and restoring beauty, you are doing God’s work. Well done
The concepts of nature representing chaos and humans representing order are what set us on the path to the global destruction of nature we see today.
This project is fine, he's restoring a historical building. But to an atheist like me, the forest reclaiming the house looks far more like God's work than anything Dan is doing.
Dan, your boundless energy and vision will serve you well. I have no doubt that you will complete this project, as well as the farmhouse. I worry about you having the time to split yourself between so many projects, feeding family relationships and being able to also sleep and eat. I am behind you 100%, and wish you all the best.
cannot wait to see what you do with this beautiful building watching you from Jackson Mississippi oh by the way love your cooking❤
He's the Energiser Bunny! He keeps going & going & going!
you should never support illegal builders or their work
The beginning of your vlog was incredibly moving. Many see the history as related to Coco and that's the beautiful part, absolutely. However, with your share of the tombstone I was able to finally search successfully for your chateau and see some of the pictures you referenced. And to see the children that stayed there post the holocaust, broke my heart. Your chateau has such incredible history and I'm in awe of the task before you... grateful the beauty AND the history will be made visible once more. Stay the course, you've a fleet of viewers hooked to your every post now. (PS: I even make sure to watch every advertisement all the way through because I know it'll bump your numbers up lol) God bless.
Coco Was an antisemite
Since the first video RUclips introduced me to this channel, I've hit the Like button even before watching the video! Then when I found out that he makes money if I watched th ad's, I do that too! An Amazing Human Being!💝Never stops, Never discouraged!💓
Just so you know, the ads only need to be watched for 30 seconds to count for him... so for the really long ones you don't need to watch the whole thing 😉
@@LaughingInTiny Thanks I didn't know that. I usually use the time to go get a drink or something to eat or bathroom break.
I am unable to find any old photos. My searches seem to be overwhelmed by photos of Chaumont-sur-Loire, and whilst very pretty, not what I am looking for. Would be great if Dan could show some of these photos he has found for us to get an idea of the final vision and what it once was.
I have never seen a person so unaffected by the concept and the prospects of hard work. Dan, you are just amazing.
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Wow! Between you and Martijn redoing his stone cottage in the Alps, my Sundays are now booked for the foreseeable future! Amazing project Dan. How exciting is this…and sure your two boys will learn lots as they grow with it too! Suggest taking a picture of them in front of the château every month to document this journey as you, the château and they will rise to the task!
Nancy I have been watching Martijn also. Isn't it wonderful to see the rebuilding of a home. Martijn is doing a fantastic job and Dan will do a great job too 😊👍👍
I agree Nancy. I, too, watch Martijn and now Dan. So exciting!
Same here! Martijn is amazing! And Dan is also. Both hard grafters that enjoy working with their hands to create beautiful handiwork and to attain their dreams.
Moi aussi je regarde Martijn Doolard... mon Héros 🙋♀️💕
Oh yes i look forward to martijn every week. Between these 2 and country life vlog and the Alaska one it’s any wonder we get not much done here
Dan, I think you’re crazy and brave, but when a person has a vision nothing should hold them back.
I’m so looking forward to following your progress.
Thank you for posting this
I think he's crazy too. But he's been looking at it for 2 years, so he says. That gives me confidence he's worked it all out. I assume he's had it surveyed and knows the walls are sound. Although I'd guess the top 2 or 3 meters will need re-doing
Dan, I remember watching a vlog when you Annalise and the boys were looking around this fabulous chateau. Congratulations, I know you will restore it to an exceptional quality, hopefully we will see a Dan the man runway in the garden , taking you on an adventure that any children would enjoy, never mind coco channel. I will be glued watching your journey restoring this beautiful place, I agree with other comments regarding workaways or volunteers that can help you, each day you have a plan of what you would like to tackle that day, it will be a fantastic home in time. Be careful and enjoy what you do. Lots of love Dan and your lovely family xxxx
@DawnRudd which episode was that?
RUclips gave it to me earlier this week and realized that was where I had see it before. About a year ago, or more. Dan was still working on the kitchen.
It was episode 18 before the dailies Over a year ago, sad exploring an abandoned chateau. Best I can do.
Episode 18 was showing the family the château.
Dan and Annelise split about 6 months ago.
Dan. Just incredible. This deserves your own Grand designs show and more. Has to be the most ambitious chateaux project on YT. I am sure you will have thousands of followers all wanting to help in some way.
Incredible. Not only are you bold enough to take this project on and have the vision and talent to restore it… you also are excellent at filming it. Thank you for taking us on this adventure.
Who would have dreamed on your first day at Lalande that you would come this far! Well done, Dan. I'm really excited to watch your chateau journey.
@Text on telegram Tharescapetoruralfrance SCAM ALERT!!! 💯
The evolving sophistication of your filming and editing is such a credit to you Dan. Your boundless energy is inspiring !
So looking forward to this new chapter with certainty that your channel is going to explode.
Bravo !!
Thank you for posting this
The patience it takes to clear the overgrown greenery and Dan did it all by himself. It’s so satisfying to watch.
I'm the kind of person who sees a derelict property and can envision a glorious renovation, but you've floored me with this venture, Dan, especially when you say, "A long journey tackled by one man."
Is there anything Dan can't do? Obviously not. This man never fails to impress and amaze us. I am so excited for this new "project". Understatement of the century, btw.
Dan, please consider making more than just one video a week. Watching this chateau transform is going to be addictive!
OH DAN YOUR THE MAN TO DO THE JOB. I cannot imagine these lovely castles being lost forever. So I am very pleased people are dedicated to restoring and bringing back the grandeur amazing buildings.
Congratulations Dan on finding a true diamond in the rough. It takes the energy and vision of someone like yourself to bring a chateau in this state back to its former glory. I wish you all the luck and thank you for taking us along for the adventure. 👏
I looked up the history of your chateau and I'm so proud of you saving this old girl! She has such a historical importance! I know you are determined to get her back to her old self! ❤️
Monica what is the name of Dan's Chateau? thanks
Monica Nicole do you mind sharing a link to an English written account of the history of this chateau? I've only found one French spoken video which might as well be Greek to me. It's been 50+ years since I took high-school French, which fails me now! 😞😓
@@bdlodahl I'd love to know the history but if it's in French it's all Greek to me. 🤣😂
@@bdlodahl Chateau de Chaumont (La Serre-Bussière-Vieille)
Every time o google that name it brings up a completely different chateau ?
Tears in my eyes as I am worried for you. You are a risk taker and so very talented but Dan be safe while working as it looks like you could hurt yourself there. Wishing you well you hard working, dreamer of a man!
One very proud mum, reading all the positive comments and support makes me even prouder of you x. YOUR AMAZING!!!! Be careful and safe! XXX
You should be proud he is amazing in all his projects but this is beyond anything. Sure he is a worry also with all he takes on.🇬🇧🇬🇧
I didn’t want this to end!! The scale of this is mind blowing. I really can envisage you doing this too, right to the end and the excitement for your boys along the way! Congratulations Dan!
Dan. Congratulations to you and Annalise, cannot wait for you to make this Grand Old Lady’s walls to speak again. The manner in which you caress her with a gentle touch of her wood panels and beauty tells me we are😊in for one hell of a journey with you. From Australia 🇦🇺 cannot wait for this journey to begin 👏👏👏
They are separated for quite some time now. No news on if they are getting back together. This was in Diaries of a Chateau videos when he was living there for a few months and then said with his grandfather.
Doesn't mean she won't be supporting his dream.
@@karencorcoran4628 Of coarse, she will. After all, their 2 boys also will be living in that chateau.
If you do recruit Volunteers, hope your first pick will be someone to assist getting blogs done every day.
You & Billy P keep them brief, which I like. You give lots of the actual work, and would love to track this project day-by-day.
Wish you luck🍀
Such a good idea! Would love to watch daily vlogs too!!!
Yes a film helper for daily vlogs...👌🤗🙏
Dan, found your great channel today. Looking forward to viewing previous vlog's and future adventures. From, Portland, Oregon USA. USMC Veteran.
Can't believe how much you have achieved in just a few days, it sure is a magnificent building its going to be so exciting to watch your progress. Well done Dan.
Dan, been with you from the beginning. I have seen the work that you can do and all the friends you have there in France. I know you can get it done.
Oh my God!....Dan!!! What a great project you've embraced! We all can hardly wait to see the progress you make week by week as you breath life back into this long forgotten masterpiece. Obviously, you've figured out how to add more than 24 hours to the day without getting tired.
PEOPLE! Can we get Dan to 100k Subs real soon? He'll need lots and lots of Euros for the transformation.
Maybe Dan, you have been in touch with Hermione and borrowed her Time Turner? All the best on the restoration!
He should get lots of Euros from the TV show Chateau DIY and other British TV Home Renovation shows.
What an exciting adventure Dan…for you and your family!!! Never a boring moment from now on. A MASSIVE task,to be taken one step at a time. Wishing you all the best!!!
So beautiful Dan. I'm incredibly impressed with your courage and energy. Good luck with everything, and please let someone help you from time to time. It's not a one man job.
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@joagra71 - illegal building work is never impressive
OMG Dan, I can totally see why you bought it. What a stunning building, even as it is now. Loved when you uncovered the steps, they're stunning Can't wait to watch you uncover the chateau and bring it back to life. What a legacy it will be for your boys too. Well done Dan
What a lovely post amongst all the armchair finger waggers. Thank you for posting this
@@ariellesoullighting4309 "armchair finger waggers" 🤣 Well, a while ago Dan had a problem with his back when doing some heavy lifting. He should just take it easy...
You have definitely bitten off a big bite! And I love your determination to make it beautiful in the style that it was! Congrats Dan!
My late mother lived at La Charade for thirty years and she would be thrilled that the Chateau has somebody like you.
Not afraid of hard work and holding the vision!
Congrats!
Can hardly wait for next week Dan! OMG I absolutely love this project of yours! You are so brave to take it on, but what an inspiration and what a quiet beauty. Wishing you smooth sailing.
I’ve got goosebumps!!! What a project! I’m so excited for you and I can’t wait to see you progress through the painstaking restoration. ❤❤❤❤
Dan I am so impressed! You will do just fine. With your dedication and hard work you will get it done. Lots of love from Florida.
I remember when you and the family looked at this property. The possibilities were giving me the tingles, but what a project! It’s so cool that you are doing it. I hope you share what transpired to get to this point of wanting to do it, the structural concerns, and your long term hopes for it once the work is complete. I can’t wait to witness it all!!
I LOVE THIS DUDE! _surveys absolute bombed-out ruin_ "THIS PLACE LOOKS AMAZING!" You're an inspiration, my man!
You bought it at last.Can’t wait to see your progress, well done you. Your two young sons are a credit to you both. Good luck Dan. xx
Oh Dan! How exciting! The next video can't come fast enough! This chateau is absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to see your vision unfold! Thank you so so much for bringing us along for the ride!
Dan a suggestion to help with restoration funding. Have a chateau reveal annual event to raise 🤑 give tours of the ruin and discuss the history etc. along with the plans for restoration. You could possibly work with an event organizer as DIY is your speciality. A monumental task, Have Michael the photographer from Stephane chateau take pictures, of its present state and sell them on a store you create with other items using his photographs, mugs, shirts, limited edition lithographs, even a book with history etc. Good luck. Tucson Az
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OK. I thought about you all day long, and waited until late this evening to watch. Only 14 minutes? I am going to die of excitement and anxiety. It looks GREAT, Dan. Clearing you are so good at. And just so enjoying this.
I’ve always been fascinated with ruins… trying to imagine how grand the structure was, before it became such. With the interesting history behind this ruins, it’s become an inspiration to restore it and bring back its glory days, and I strongly believe Dan is the man to do it !!! 👍 👍 👍
Congratulations! I remember seeing this chateau in an older video when you had brought the boys to play and I thought it was just lovely and filled with opportunities. Cant wait to see your progress. 😄
Thank you, I've watched two videos as of now and I've been dying inside to find a channel that will inspire me. 1 that will motivate me again to work on my historical home. Love this channel and I know I'll be watching every video
This is amazing! It is a good thing that Dan has two good up and coming helpers! He is definitely going to need them!
Congratulations Dan!
Can't wait to see what you do with this place. Think that's my sunday's sorted for the next few years lol.
Good luck x
Coming over from the Chateau Diaries and watching and liking EVERY video on this playlist. Can't wait to watch this beautiful place come alive!!
I've just watched this vid after following recent progress and the transformation is incredible! And .. I've just discovered (i think!) that we're actually close neighbours! 😲What are the chances! Would love to visit sometime, perhaps lend a hand or two. 👍
My face is beaming butterflies in my stomach while watching ! I'm in disbelief that it can't be true, is it?! OMG! It is true! Congratulations! What a place.
Dan, I am so thrilled that you’ve been able to purchase this amazing chateau and look forward to seeing you return it to it’s former glory. Know that I’ll be with you every step of the way
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What an amazing difference those three days have made, Dan. I can see so many wonderful possibilities for your chateau. Rome was never built in a day, but I have so much faith in you considering all the wonderful projects you have achieved in your lifetime. I think getting even a small part able to be lived in for a time, while you slowly win back the rest will be a great achievement. Windows, doors and some roofing and then power and some plumbing will be the go! Best, David
I can’t wait to watch everyone of your videos. I watched the first two now and I’m so excited , to watch all the others !
Wow this is going to be an incredible journey. Hearing some of the history is so interesting. Look forward to seeing your progress.
Wow Dan. I thought you buying this chateau was only click bait. Well, now I can only congratulate you and wish you best of luck. I will definitely sit in front of the tv every Sunday night.
I am absolutely freaking out because I'm so excited for this adventure. Just watching you drive up the driveway...I still can't believe it. I feel like it's ours. All of ours and I want to be there helping. I love this for you Dan.
Hear, hear Shanon, I feel that way too.. I'm such a Dan-fan.
I LOOOOOVE THIS!!! Im so excited for you Dan and your new journey. The highlight of my week is watching this story unfold!! .xx
I’m so excited to follow this new adventure! Congratulations, Dan!
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Hello Dan, I'v been watching you fir a few weeks by now, your very sprited ,with a young good heart,and a good family man, Looking forward to the journy... God be with you an your family,joined tonight 11 25 22!,may your members grow beyond your dreams! Im sure all will be well,your hard work will pay off!Take Care ,Ms Ona⚘
Just discovered this channel…it’s better than Christmas Morning!
Looks like the same Chateau you visited with the family a while back. Congratulations, I can't wait to see what you do with it.
Do you have any idea what episode that was?
@@rayn8740 Sorry, I don't.
The episode is escape to Rural France - kitchen and Abandoned Chateau EP018
@@donnabaker6252 thank you …I just found Dan and family a week ago … I’ve lots of catching up 🙏🧡‼️
Well after following you for a very long time I have to admire you for taking on this huge challenge I so look forward to watching your transformation of this Chateau thanks for sharing
This is going to be a fantastic ride that you take us on! Already, such a transformation. You get the best angles for your videos and always play groovy music too.
I give this a solid 10! Oh, and what an especially thoughtful way that you started this video, showing the tribute to what it was in the war. Very meaningful.
It’s already showing to have a really majestic look to it! This is so amazing!
If it was owned by CoCo Chanel I approve! Funny enough Chanel use chateaux for their shows, so I look forward to seeing a runway show there! Wishing you the very best with this project. Love to you and your family.
What a thrill to be watching this restoration from the start! Congratulations! ❤️🇨🇦
This is going to be so good! Well done Dan! One can feel your connection to this chateau! It’s going to be beautiful 🙌. Looking forward to next Sunday.
What an enormous project! Thank you for preserving this amazing part of history.
I'm still not sure if you're a genius or completely crazy haha. Either way I'm looking forward to following your progress with this project. I'm sure there will be plenty of ups and downs, best of luck.
Genius. Definitely. 😁
Oh wow cannot wait to see all the future videos every week from now to eternity to when it’s finished! Well done Dan ❤
Dan, what an amazing reveal so far and an amazing amount of hard work on your part. Congratulations on a wonderful start.
Excited to see what next week brings.
Cheers.
Dan, I have been watching you for years at Chateau de la Lande, and your dailies at the farm house. Amazing!
However, your new château is going to be the most fun thing to watch ever. Your energy and your ability to work like you do is phenomenal. My husband is now watching this with me. We cannot wait to see what you do with this place. What is the name of your Château?
Awesome video Dan! The hard work is already giving a good view of the chateau. Your love for the chateau is real, and it’s very admirable. This video makes me hungry to watch more. Lol 😊 congratulations 🍀🍀🍀 so I’m reading other comments, and they are not only good ones, but people show great care for you. So, as they said, be careful, and take care of yourself first and foremost, so you can keep on with all the project’s. I wish I could go there and volunteer to restore your beautiful chateau.
So enjoyed the premiere you achieved so much Dan. Great to be with everyone as you start this journey.
When the first time I saw you excited by this god awful wreck of a house I thought "He's just dreaming" , but after watching over 20 or so blogs, I'm a believer. YOU CAN DO IT! Maybe we all have a dream that is possible.
I wish I found this channel a year from now so that I could binge watch the restoration 😀 Looking forward to the next episode ☺
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Dan you are a marvel! Stunning the amount of work you can do! It will be so much fun to watch this transformation over the next few years❤️
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Dan you definitely the main man, what an awesome project. Just goes to show what you can achieve in a few day. Can't wait to see the next episode. PS you ought to have a power tool sponsor, looks like you might need one.
I am SO excited to watch you bring this chateau back !! I can't believe what a difference just clearing the overgrowth has made ! Curious about when it was built ?
So excited you bought your own Chateau! It’s going to be amazing to watch you bring it back to life! 🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations! With sincerest best wishes that all that you are working on will finish in fine form as it has so far.
I’m so excited to watch this progression transform this beautiful ruin back into her glorious magnificent wonderful self!
Another great job Dan. Can’t wait to follow your progress. Looking forward to some exciting times. Take care of your health and get some rest. It will all get done in time with your talent and determination. 😊❤️
What a vision you have for the chateau. Your variety of skill sets and hard work ethic will go a long way to realize your dream!
Wow. this looks like it will be the most fun of all the chateau renos to watch. Can't wait!
Hi Dan I watched your secret announcement after I watched Stephanie’s vlog your vlog is still not happening here in Australia but I have notification turned on . I’ll watch again with my husband it’s going to be an amazing project to follow you doing . All of the history will be interesting to learn about I think I remember you and Annalise and the boys out walking in a vlog a couple of years ago and admiring the ruins.🙋♀️🇦🇺
I am in Geelong and I got it fine. 👍😊
A wonderful project Dan . Congratulations Lezley
I can't wait to see how this project unfolds - Dan is truly amazing! And I'm so excited to look forward to this each week!
Great job clearing around the chateau! It is truly beautiful and will be again. Can't wait for more.
Congratulations Dan! Wishing you much fun and excitement. You are so amazing!!!!
Love a man with vision and passion and that describes you to a T Dan. It is going to be fun watching you grow your channel and restore this amazing property. Hope the family are well and the boot room will be finished before winter. Thanks Dan🙏🏻❤️
So excited for you…… you have many Le landers cheering you on kid…look forward to watching through the transformation…… ❤️
Congratulations Dan! I’m so excited for you and your journey as you bring it back to life!
Well done! Love seeing the Chateau come into view out of the wild landscape! This is a beautiful property. Can't wait to see week 3.
Congratulations! I’m excited for you and can’t wait to watch what you do! Huge project! 💕
Wow Dan this is such a joy bringing this chateau back to life!!
This adventure is gonna be amazing!!! So excited for you, Dan. Have a fantastic week ahead. 😘💕
When you look closer the chateaux is not in as bad shape as you think. Because there is no floors and walls you don’t have to remove floors and walls. Dan’s largest job is putting things back. This is so exciting, I can’t wait to see what Dan does with the place. Dan is the right person for the job. No one works harder than Dan. He has acquired a lot of skills over the years.
Amazing. I grew up in Antwerp, where there are a lot of 'houses' like that, so this one looks very familiar. Amazing architecture. Hope you manage to restore it, and I look forward to following the progress!