So sorry for your loss 🙏🏻 This history is from some of the most interesting times in French History wow! It will be so cool to see it translated! It seems you may even have some there from the times of the “Reign of Terror.” 😮 I’ve always been fascinated with French history!

How wonderful to have found documents spanning 400 years. Definitely interested in knowing about the history of the chateau and its' families when you have put the info together.

Sorry for your loss Julian 🌹🙏🌹 Leanne Wow the history you both have found in your Chateau is fascinating & very exciting looking forward to hearing more 🤗💐 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

The papers were beautiful

I'm so sorry for your loss. I would love to hear more about the château history.

So sorry your your loss😢. You too have a treasure attic! Love that there's much to learn and pieces of history!

My condolences to Julian and your family. The history of the Chateau is fascinating. It would be amazing to know more about the older documents from the 17th and 18th centuries. The story of Lilly would also be intriguing.

Love this! Thank you for sharing with us the history you have uncovered. Fascinating stuff. Sad to hear of the loss in the family. Sending kind thoughts your way. Peace♥

@renovatingthechateau

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much x

Sorry for your husband's loss.....Condolences to him and the family. What a find in the attic.....that will take some time to go through....but wonderful!!

Wow! I would really be interested in hearing about the history of your chateau. It literally goes back centuries. Sorry for your family’s loss. 🙏🏻

So sorry for the loss of Julian's father. You both will have many stories to tell once all the pieces are put together. You are so lucky to have friends to help. I got very interested in some of the stories. I would love to hear more. Just the appreciation of fashion, print and magazines of their times is incredible. How time has changed! I am happy for you both for having an emotional connection to the Chateau now. That is because you both made it a home. Home will be wherever you both are together. Cheers.

What treasure you have found. I personally would love to hear more about the things you discover and the people who lived in the chateau. I love social history and you have a wealth of information. My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father in law.

Very interesting. I wonder if the Imperial War Museum in London would be interested in that newspaper with the photographs of The Great War. I have contacted them on occasion and found them very responsive. Also, I'm glad that you are passing the written papers to your archeologist friends to interpret. It's very important to have papers like this to document the period. Sorry for the loss of Julian's father. Best to you, Jane, Philadelphia

@mailen7341

9 ай бұрын

The french museum would be interrested too....

Very interesting 🧐

Aww how fitting that the chateau has another Lilly residing in La Coutere! I love these letters, gives you much more detail of life then. Wonderful Holly is able to translate! Leanne more stuff for you to figure out 😁

I love the history you discovered .Thank you for sharing.

Love the letters and looking forward to seeing what they say. Those newspapers should be in a museum. Such an important piece of history 😍😘

Sorry about your loss. Sending hugs and happy memories. The photos,newspapers and letters are fascinating. It is wonderful that there are some people that will help piece together the history of your chateau. That is massive that both of you are at home in the chateau.

Love to hear more of the stories about the chateau

What fascinating treasures you found. Can't wait to hear more about what you discover. Some of the images would look lovely if you copied them and framed them. Bit of an interesting history of the chateau to hang on the walls

How wonderful so interesting, I am in awe of the beautiful handwriting on these letters and documents. So much history to have in you possession. Sorry to hear of the passing of Julian's Father.

Fascinating history!!

Absolutly fantastic all the documents you have found. As a history freak I will be really interested to see what you can pice together.

@renovatingthechateau

9 ай бұрын

Hello Anita, that’s great to hear 👍

So sorry to hear about Julian’s father 😭 What an incredible find regarding the documents, letters and photos. So excited for your journey into researching these things 😍😘

I'm sorry to hear the sad news about the deceased family member. The documents you found are just amazing, and listening to all that you covered was mind-blowing . Thankyou for sharing, i suggest you should open a museum and have it displayed for the guests who come to your cafe when you open to the public. Bravooo

Condolences, on the bright side - Julian was able to say his goodbyes. Hopefully, it was an gentle passing. Not an easy time for your family. Very generous of you to take the time to film. Thank you. Sending the kindest regards to your family at this time, sincerely, from San Diego California.

@phyllisburrell8661

9 ай бұрын

Yes, the letters, newspapers and magazines are fascinating, thank you. What a treasure-trove ! Keep us posted : )

@phyllisburrell8661

9 ай бұрын

Just finally getting to the end of the video, lotta interruptions. It occurred to me that maybe, Julian had so much work to do, that maybe it just felt like a job. Now that all the personal touches are in place, he feels invested, like your family is part of the story. ?

Absolutely fascinating. You have found a treasure. Thanks for sharing ❤

The history of the chateau is very interesting.

Hi Leanne please give Julian my condolences for the loss of his father so sorry. This is a interesting video thanks for sharing !! ♥️👏🥰💐🍷🇨🇦Lucill

Sorry For You Loss 💔 OMG Brilliant VLOG 👏👏👏Loved Loved Loved the history 🏰 Thank You so much...I certainly advocate fore more!!!!

Yes totally interested in history of your fabulous place 😊

I just found your channel today and subscribed. I’m sad to hear about your family’s loss. I was absolutely fascinated with the untold stories just waiting to emerge from those boxes. I had such a mix of emotions too. The joy of lives lived, lives joined together and the endless story of lives ended in pointless wars. Thank you for sharing your finds with us. My sentimental nature chose to envision many happily ever after stories contained in those pages! 😁

Leanne, I so enjoyed this vlog, amazing treasures...it blew my mind to think that you have documents from the1600s. Thinking of you all and the loss Julien has suffered.

Condolences to Julian and his family. It’s never an easy time for the family and friends.

Fantastic video ❤😊 Condolences on your loss.

@renovatingthechateau

9 ай бұрын

Thank you hun x

My heartfelt condolences to you all on the loss of your father in law. Very intetesting de la Coutere history vlog. Rikki Biermann, Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦

My condolences for your father-in-law😪

@renovatingthechateau

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

What an incredible history to have. That will take a while to get all this organized. You are so lucky to have the old map also. Attics are wonderful.

Omg I’ve absolutely loved this Leanne. Listening to all the history. Please keep us informed about these characters once translated it fascinating and exciting. Lisa xxx❤

@renovatingthechateau

9 ай бұрын

Hello Lisa, thanks the feedback has been great so I’ll definitely bring everyone updated when we have them ❤️

Fascinating history!

Absolutely loved this episode of all the history. So amazing. I can't wait to know more.

So exciting to see all these documents letters news papers. The date range is awesome. You must be thrilled.

I'm so very sorry to hear about Julian's father😢

What an emotional time for your family right now, I am so sorry for your loss. It’s also wonderful to hear that you and Julian are settling into your new life, and what a gold mine of history you have to uncover. I love learning about history, and this sounds like a very good story. I would like to learn more about the chateau’s history. Thank you for sharing this with us all.

So sorry for the passing of Julian's father . Apart from the sad news, I found this video fascinating. Looking forward to more xx❤

These documents deserve the white glove treatment. Many are valuable. The letters are pre postage stamp and have a value as "covers" as known in philately. They are each in the $E100 range plus. If you have a spare attic room in the future you could display them as a small museum.

Would luv to know more about the documents and photos. What an amazing find and what treasures

Sorry for your loss 💜 So looking forward to hearing about the translations!!😊 Also really glad to hear about the emotional attachment 😊💜

Wow I found this so so interesting, looking forward to hearing and seeing more. I think Lillie must of been a nurse during the war. Sorry for your loss of Julians father xx

Hello I am new to your vlog and video,but to see what you are showing on here today is so amazing and I love all of the Chateau's history .Thank you for sharing this with everyone.

@renovatingthechateau

9 ай бұрын

Hello and welcome and thanks for being with us. We’re really excited to have all this information, we hope we can the stories and people justice as we find out more to share 👍

My sympathies for the loss of your father-in-law. Hoping you and your family collectively find comfort in memories of happier times. With regard to your attic find, what a treasure trove. I applaud your efforts to work on a categorization by era and individual and type of document. These are astounding documents, and your archeologist friends will most likely advise you on safe practices. You are fortunate the items are in as good a condition as they are, given the possible roof leaks and incursions by creatures over the years. I look forward to learning more about the people and times that contributed to your chateau and grounds.

Love this video hope to see more and your french is very good i'm french from New-Brunswick Canada

Keep telling the finds and stories please

I enjoy your videos very much whatever the content. I am sorry for your loss.

Wonderful finds! Printing press was about from 1440 ish so possible the earlier magazine/newspapers were printed

There was a photo of a woman in white outfit and head cap. That looked like a nurse . Maybe ww1. The letter noted with citizen. That sounds like revolutionary time that unrest was 1787 to 1799.

Yes please more!

@renovatingthechateau

8 ай бұрын

Hello Effie, thanks 👍

Amazing finds and so interesting. Condolences to julian and you all.

@renovatingthechateau

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 👍

Also so sorry for your loss of Julian's dad

Be careful lending important historical papers. Sadly, we found at least one or two items go missing no matter whether we have a close relationship with local interested parties or unknown experts. Its a daunting task, but be sure to have each item documented and signed for. That doesn't mean a piece or two won't be missing upon their return. I've lost something important every time I've provided a trove of photos, pastel drawings or letters for others to view unsupervised. I'd love to learn more details about the incredible people who previously occupied your property or nearby properties. The news printed in small towns may have great value without the political fluff that can be added later to sway public opinion. Your documents are glorious. I offer my deepest condolences to Julian, you and your daughters.

I am curious. Did the solder go back to his wife in Africa? Or did he eventually marry another who he had a child with? (Several years ago 2020 in a historical mansion we volunteer at in Minnesota. We found a satchel of 40 letters written 1850 to 1880 husband to wife. By putting them in chronological order they told a story, even though some were years apart. He wrote when he traveled on business. ( we notified his gr.gr.gr. gr. Grand children and they now have them. The paper was so fragile. Such a interesting & fun read for us volunteers. This home was donated to our city by the Great grand daughter who passed in 1989.) Those letters were in a leather traveling satchel, most likely the child, daughter and then granddaughter never knew they were there- There was 🤭so much stuff in the attic, the city received the homes & barns completely filled. Took our volunteers years of going through,closet by closet, drawer by drawer etc. We all with the aide of Google learned a lot of history.

Obviously 1788 is the year before the storming of the Bastille so being a chateau these docs may be of National significance as to how the aristocracy were coping before and after the new republic. 1797 is but 4 years post the execution of Marie Antoinette in 1793. They will make for very interesting reading.

@renovatingthechateau

9 ай бұрын

Hello Carolyn, it’s such an interesting voyage that it will take us on im sure 👍

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Please, put the photos and letters back in the attic in a box.

@renovatingthechateau

9 ай бұрын

They will be properly preserved now and remain safe with the chateau 👍

@gabriellehumphrey5549

9 ай бұрын

@@renovatingthechateau Sure but archive boxes are better for preservation of ink writing. Plastic sleeves can retain moisture and gradually the ink will fade and make the letters impossible to decipher. You can keep the more recent correspondence written with typewriter or printed paper in plastic sleeves but not the 200yo items. Please use breathable material for storage of the older archives or store the way it was laid out in the attic. It seems to have been very successful so far. Very sorry for your loss.

@renovatingthechateau

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips Gabrielle, I’ll get looking for some archive boxes then 👍