INSIDE this 12th Century Fairytale Castle with 4 Secret Passages! French Chateau Tour 2024
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A big thank you to Gonzague Le Nail at Cabinet Le Nail for the opportunity to tour this stunning French Chateau! A link where you can find the chateau for sale on Cabinet Le Nail's website can be found at the end of this description.
Come tour this renovated 12th century French castle, located in the beautiful Indre department of France. Priced at €3,750,000, Chateau St. Chartier offers a blend of historical charm and modern luxury, set in an picturesque countryside setting.
Phil's Note:
My jaw dropped when I first saw Chateau Saint Chartier. We were driving in from Chateauroux, and I saw one of the towers of the Castle. The car's navigation system said we were still 5 minutes away, and I thought it must be wrong -- that couldn't be it -- but then we continued to approach, seeing more towers and spires as we got closer, until it dominated our field of view. I hope we captured the castle's imposing feeling in this video.
It certainly has captured our imagination. We'd also like to thank the owner of the castle, Ivo Fornesa, for his hospitality and for letting us tour his beautiful castle. He had amazing stories about the castle, and look for a video with him soon.
I mentioned he's an author of over 50 books, and I'd like to recommend his book, Death in Saint-Chartier, which is available here: amzn.to/4cbxFzx
Castle History
The history of this property is long and rich. It had it's beginnings as a fortified Benedictine monastery from the 6th century, when a monk from Syria, Santus Carterius, came to evangelize and build a monastery. The defensive aspects of the site were built up more over the years, and the first mention of a castle on the property was in 1102 by the Archbishop of Bourges when he was visiting the area. More is known when André de Chauvigny (1150-1202), cousin to Richard the Lionheart, was given Saint-Chartier when he married Denise de Deols, Countess of Devon. The authors George Sand and Alexandre Dumas were apparently common guests at the castle, and it must have served as inspiration for their many works. Rumor has it that Joan of Arc even stayed at the property during one of her campaigns, and that Napoleon stopped by St. Chartier after his loss at Waterloo and buried his personal treasure on the property.
The castle's high towers, spacious rooms, and centuries-old architecture reflect its long history. The grand rooms on the second floor open to a terrace with breathtaking views of the surrounding park. Inside, you'll find stunning features like parquet and marble floors, monumental fireplaces, and a beautifully chapel with stained glass.
Main Castle Layout:
Ground Floor: Entry Foyer, Dining Room, Lounge, Kitchen, Library, Powder Room, and Bathroom.
First Floor: The Red Room, The Great Room, A chapel, Salon.
1st Mezanine Floor:
Library with a Secret Passage to a Bedroom with Enstuite Bathroom. One Additional Room and Passage to the next Floor.
Second Floor: Primary Bedroom suite with Bedroom, Study, Ensuite Bathroom and dressing room, Secondary Green Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom.
Second Mezanine Floor: The Blue Bedroom with Ensuite Bath, Home Office.
Third Floor: Game room, Bathroom, and Staff Flat with 3 Bedrooms, Living Room, Kitchen, Bathroom and access to the Watchtower.
Outbuildings and Parkland
The estate includes a partially restored 15th-century annex house, office, tavern, stable, and tack room. The park, enclosed by walls for privacy, features ornamental trees, paths, a vegetable garden, and an orchard with cherry, apple, walnut, and pear trees.
Park Details:
Area: 12.1 Acres
Features: Large ornamental trees, reconstructed paths from the 19th century, vegetable garden, and hundreds of newly planted fruit trees.
For the full listing, click below:
www.cabinetlenail.com/en/anno...
We mentioned a video from the Chateau Diaries where Stephanie tours Chateau de Saint-Chartier with Ivo and they talk about many of the objects found in the castle. That video can be found here:
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Thanks again to Gonzague Le Nail for the tour. Make sure to check out his company's KZread page at: / @cabinetlenail8031
Follow Philip on Instagram at @philwells_re
If you'd like to get in touch, his email is philip@philipwells.com
I'd like to thank the following professionals, without which this video could not have been made.
Director: Tommy Lukrich
Videography: Tommy Lukrich
Drone Operator: Vincent Durouchoux
Video Editor: Josh Good
Animations: Josh Good
Art: Kadin McGreevy
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I love to hear from you, either in the comments below or via email: philip@philipwells.com
@DakotaFord592
21 күн бұрын
Show us your feet next time!
@CliftonBowers-pc2xu
7 күн бұрын
Not a bad price. 😊
@CliftonBowers-pc2xu
7 күн бұрын
You've herd of Rosewood just bought mio an ol castle lately is fabulous hope to see next ..it's gonna be a surprise..I'm truly grateful...
@philipwellsrealestate
6 күн бұрын
In the Alps? Looks amazing!
@CliftonBowers-pc2xu
6 күн бұрын
@@philipwellsrealestate have several but yes however this was lately ..imsure exactly where I check I think u right ..
Subscribed. I have become obsessed with old world structures after touring a Chateau in Normandy last fall. Fantastic video, keep going
@philipwellsrealestate
Ай бұрын
Erik- thank you so much! This means a lot.
Food for thought… when £4m in London buys you a run of the mill 4 bed terraced house… who wouldn’t rather have a castle
@philipwellsrealestate
23 күн бұрын
NYC is also around a million dollars per bedroom for condos!
@elizabethclaiborne6461
19 күн бұрын
Upkeep is a bit different, but if you can swing it? Yes, castle!
I just bought it and I’m moving in next month. Oops, I was dreaming.
I've seen several videos with the owner, Ivo, and he is one of the most interesting and intelligent personalities I have ever seen before.
@philipwellsrealestate
28 күн бұрын
Our tour with Ivo is coming out soon!
@tiffanyspence6531
23 күн бұрын
Where can you watch them???
@philipwellsrealestate
21 күн бұрын
@@tiffanyspence6531 They will be linked in the description -- in the editing "room" right now
I've never wanted a property more!! I would immediately ask how much extra the owner would need to let most of the collections be left as well. The placement of paintings and religious objects from so many cultures are so magnificently displayed! It is truly a dream of a castle and having watched restorations of these types of dwellings I am aware of the amount of labor and money that goes into them. This place? I can't imagine. I'm obsessed. PS. I just looked at the price and find it beyond reasonable. Thank you for the unveiling of this historic gem!
@philipwellsrealestate
23 күн бұрын
I loved reading this comment -- I'm obsessed too :) Much of the art and religious artifacts would have to be separately negotiated, but Ivo mentioned that most of the furnishings could be had for an additional $1M.
@user-id7jj3lm7s
21 күн бұрын
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Excellent tour of this beautiful chateau.
@philipwellsrealestate
2 күн бұрын
Thanks Daya! Really glad you liked it :) Where are you watching from? Always curious to learn more about our audience
😍🥰 The realtor's passion is truly admirable, along with his exceptional ability to articulate and show respect for the history of the home... Castle, Mansion..haha
@philipwellsrealestate
23 күн бұрын
Thanks Francis! It's pretty easy to be passionate about such a great property
What an artful and painfully beautiful property that exudes history from the very bricks. I was simply enraptured by the entire video. I can honestly say, I've never wished to live somewhere more in my life.
@philipwellsrealestate
28 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching Timothy, and I'm so glad that you enjoyed the tour. We're really putting everything we can into them, so I'm glad that it's translating -- this really means a lot. We're always open to feedback, too, if there is something else you would have liked to see, or if you think something could be improved easily.
I am glad you are providing a link to Chateau Diaries video about the estate. I’ve guided that tour, and they talked about the history of the estate, as well as Ivo’s collections of exotic or religious artifacts. I saw it when she produced it. I have noticed other videos since, that it was up for sale. I am glad to see Ivo still in good health, I wondered about why it was for sale.
Thanks, what an amazing castle love more than any of the castles I have toured online. Great job.
@philipwellsrealestate
16 күн бұрын
We love to hear this! These comments mean so much, and keep us encouraged during long shooting and editing cycles. Can’t wait to share more with you
Wow. Stunning!!! If I only had 4 Million 😅😂
Bonjour Philip and Tommy, I just found your channel this is my first video. I loved it and I am now subscribed. Thank you for taking us through the entire Chateau and outbuildings, a lot of people skip around, and I find myself saying what's behind that door they just passed by, so thank you again. I am looking forward to your next video, and excited about going to back to the beginning and catching up.
@philipwellsrealestate
21 күн бұрын
Bonjour! And Merci for your nice note and explaining your journey to our channel. It's so helpful to know how people found us, what people like, don't like, and want to see in the future! We were worried about making too long of a video, but there was so much to show for this one. I'm curious what you think of the next one -- it is similar in a way, but also quite different. We are trying to do our best to "waypoint" during the videos, so it's clear where we are, where we were, and where we are going during the tour, which isn't always so easy in these huge old world castles and chateaus! I appreciate the note and you joining us for the journey :)
So amazing and beautiful and full of history! I can't believe a place like this is 4 million. There are small 4 bedroom homes in my area that go for this price if not more.
@philipwellsrealestate
23 күн бұрын
Where are you located? There are so many places that are “a million per bedroom” nowadays (certainly true in NYC)
Incredible video, it's like stepping into a fairy tale. The history and architecture are absolutely mesmerizing. Thanks friend for taking us on this amazing adventure!We join your channel. Big Like 🏰🔍✨
@philipwellsrealestate
Ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad we did it justice in your eyes. It is a truly spectacular property and was a dream to tour it in person. The new owner will be very lucky indeed! We have many more property tours to come- glad to have you in our little community! 🏰❤️
@fuoridalsentiero
Ай бұрын
@@philipwellsrealestate We also love explore ☺
I really liked the long version and could watch it for another hour. Keep up the good work
@philipwellsrealestate
23 күн бұрын
Great to hear! We are working on our next one now and will keep it in mind as we do future recordings. The longer ones are more work/cost but I like to show the whole place when possible and it’s nice not to rush through these glorious rooms
Most intriguing properties I've seen on KZread. Love this channel
@philipwellsrealestate
Ай бұрын
Thanks Robbie, that means a lot! We’ll keep bringing them to you :)
So much fun to see such an amazing castle. Thank you for sharing it. Loved it!!❤
@philipwellsrealestate
14 күн бұрын
You’re very welcome! I hope it was as much fun to watch as it was to visit and shoot :)
Amazing castle. What an interesting history. Thank you for sharing with us
@philipwellsrealestate
13 күн бұрын
Of course, thanks for watching Vicki!
This is now my favorite castle. With $15 mill, I could live out the rest of my life in that library and bedroom. The extra money is for maintenance and taxes… I get people wanting to understand the layout better, but I really enjoyed this wandering exploration of incrediblemess,
@philipwellsrealestate
Ай бұрын
Wow! This is an honor to have shared it with you and made it to the top of your list. I’ve always loved castles and it’s so much fun to share them with people. This is the one I would buy if I could as well. I don’t think you’d need quite so much- the taxes are actually quite low if it’s your primary residence, and perhaps if you were creative and hosted some events or airbnb you could cover most of the taxes and upkeep!
Gorgeous!!!! I can’t wait to see this property!!!!! 😍
@philipwellsrealestate
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Dana!
Потрясающе!! Восторг!!! История и современность, как все сохранено и переплетено с современностью! Уникально, познавательно. Красиво и уютно! Потрясло интересные не только комнаты, но и потайные двери!) Книги! Молельная комната! Большое спасибо за видео!❤ смотрели вместе с маленьким внуком) ❤
@philipwellsrealestate
16 күн бұрын
You’re welcome ☺️ Say hello to your grandson. That sounds like a fun watch party! What would he like to see next?
🎸🎼🎵🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶 "Aall, along the watchtower" 🎶🎶🎶 . . . " Mystery aand Intriiiigue " 🎶🎶🎶 . . . 👍
Amazing! And YES! Longer versions are better as I love seeing everything!
@philipwellsrealestate
28 күн бұрын
Good to know! Thanks tor writing in and watching! Looking forward to showing you more properties
WoW is an understatement! Absolutely Beautiful!!! So much history! Thank you for sharing!!
@philipwellsrealestate
29 күн бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed the tour. Are there any other countries or dream property types you’d like to see toured on the channel?
@jofleury2982
29 күн бұрын
@@philipwellsrealestate have you ever came across King Charlemagne's?
@philipwellsrealestate
29 күн бұрын
I haven't -- looking it up now!
Wow I only wish I could buy it it looks beautiful 😍 amazing property. Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤❤❤ very well done 😊
@philipwellsrealestate
26 күн бұрын
You’re very welcome! ❤️
Châteaux tours fit you so well! They are for some reasons very inspiring! It is always a pleasure to watch your videos! Thank you Philip!
@philipwellsrealestate
Ай бұрын
Thanks Emmanuel! We love making them, and will continue to (slowly) produce them, just because I do sell real estate as my main job in NYC and can only travel so much for these tours 😂. But look for more soon!
Thank you ❤
@philipwellsrealestate
16 күн бұрын
You're welcome 😊
I want this place!! Lots of love from Tennessee USA❤
I liked the shot where the presenter actually had "Viking horns" coming out of his head - thanks to the trophy buffalo head set up on the wall behind him. The red Chinese themed room is amazing as is the rest of this chateau.
Be right back, packing all my stuff to move in 😂🎉😅😅
@philipwellsrealestate
7 күн бұрын
Don’t worry about packing light-You can bring a LOT of stuff!
I have seen this castle years ago on Stephanie Jarvis KZread channel
@philipwellsrealestate
26 күн бұрын
Yes, she covered it on the Chateau Diaries!
Lovely, thanks!
@philipwellsrealestate
16 күн бұрын
You’re very welcome, thanks for being here!
Wow, just bc wow!
That chapel was exquisite, great video, thanks 😊 you remind me of Enes and Mikey with your banter and excellent showmanship.
@philipwellsrealestate
Ай бұрын
Thanks Yvette! So glad you enjoyed the chapel- it was one of the most special areas of the castle. It was lovely in there, but a bit hard to film with the delicate light from the stained glass windows. Enes and Mikey have way more experience with this so far we really appreciate the comparison! Would you like us to stick to castles and chateaus in the future or would you like to see other types of properties as well?
@yvetteghajari5792
29 күн бұрын
@philipwellsrealestate I think the places you film are perfect, just the right amount of quirkiness and style. But personally I think the older the building, the better because of the social history as well. Thank you very much for taking the time to answer.
@philipwellsrealestate
29 күн бұрын
@@yvetteghajari5792 Yes I tend to gravitate towards older places, or properties with an interesting story.!I’m very curious to hear what you think of the next one, then!! I appreciate your response, we are trying to make sure we continue to improve however we can.
Just that hand painted chapel, incredible. The rich velvet blue of the ceiling with tiny stars on, really beautiful :o)
@philipwellsrealestate
23 күн бұрын
It had a wonderful feeling in there. Glad you enjoyed it, even though it was hard to film in the soft light!
all the work that would be needed to keep everything dusted and the floors swept really intimidates me.
@philipwellsrealestate
16 күн бұрын
It’s definitely not for everyone! But I bet you could find a few friends to help with the dusting and sweeping if you owned it
Absolutely love this place simply incredible❤ just imagine the time and expertise needed to pack everything once it’s sold. This place is just enormous.
@ivofornesa513
Ай бұрын
Jennifer. I am Ivo. Please, do not make me think about that. But, new plae will be better and...even more special, an old monastery, a charterhouse. Regards
@jennifercoughtrie4858
Ай бұрын
@@ivofornesa513 An old monastery would be phenomenal and the perfect place to showcase your unique collections
Waouh!,beau château!❤(Osvaldo Cruz-SP-Brasil)
@philipwellsrealestate
13 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! Great to see where you are from, too
@user-im8sx6zx5s
13 күн бұрын
@@philipwellsrealestate Merci moi!
Very good tour, loved the secret passages, i subbed 🙂
@philipwellsrealestate
27 күн бұрын
Thank you! Glad to have you onboard. I know you make lots of videos (way more than I could tour in person) -- so when you find a truly amazing new listing, let me know and I can try to tour it in person
@Onlinepropertyexplorer
27 күн бұрын
@@philipwellsrealestate i kinda think lots of them are amazing, especially compared to my humble abode 😄
thanks.
@philipwellsrealestate
29 күн бұрын
You’re welcome Bucky, thanks for watching
This is an incredible castle! I love that you show all of the rooms and secret passages of the castle 🏰! I hate other peoples castle 🏰 tours that only show a tiny portion of the castle 🏰. I quit watching them if that happens...
@philipwellsrealestate
Ай бұрын
Glad to hear it! This is longer than our typical style but we wanted to try to show it all. I’m glad people seem to like the longer style. I’m curious-did you watch it on TV, the computer, or your phone?
@matthewrichter5709
Ай бұрын
@@philipwellsrealestate I watched it on my IPhone 📱 15 Pro Max.
@philipwellsrealestate
29 күн бұрын
@@matthewrichter5709 got it! We’ve been seeing more and more TV viewers so I wanted to check, but glad you made it all the way through on a phone and it was comfortable
@bogusienombre355
25 күн бұрын
@philipwellsrealestate I also liked the longer format. Seeing just small % of these wonderful historical structures is quite disappointing. I also watched from phone.
I wish I quarantined there during the COVID-19 pandemic
@philipwellsrealestate
29 күн бұрын
That would have been the dream setting
@mgithaiga1
28 күн бұрын
I totally agree with you@@philipwellsrealestate
Let’s draw that floor plan!
@philipwellsrealestate
28 күн бұрын
Manuel, I would love that. Only you could do it!
Wow. If (or when) I have the money I would collect properties like this instead of art. Imagine owning a collection of these, especially ones with a fairly manageable size (not Versailles lol). Living history.
@philipwellsrealestate
Ай бұрын
I think there is a lot of value owning a property like this. You can’t recreate what makes Saint Chartier special!
me thinking, hmmmm 4 million?? like i could buy it
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What about all the furnitures and decor? is included in the price?
@philipwellsrealestate
26 күн бұрын
Hi! No, most of the furnishings and decor could transfer with the chateau for an additional million according to the owner. Specifics would have to be negotiated, of course!
I was amazed there wasn't any advertisements amongst this video. I watched this video free of advertisements & i am glad i did that was an amazing tour of this castle
@philipwellsrealestate
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Adrian! Glad you liked it. Look out for the upcoming interview with Ivo, and another castle tour 🏰 in the queue
@JSTXRPXLMULE
29 күн бұрын
Are items in the house all inclusive in the price?
@philipwellsrealestate
27 күн бұрын
@@JSTXRPXLMULE no, they would have to be separately negotiated but much of the furnishings can be had for around $1,000,000 additional.
Where are the elevators? Does it have central air?
@philipwellsrealestate
Ай бұрын
There aren’t any elevators, although one could be installed in one of the other towers. Currently no AC either, but until recently most of the properties in the area haven’t ever had it. Plenty of ceiling height for air ducts and room for compressors on the roof though if the buyer wanted to add.
@bogusienombre355
25 күн бұрын
@@philipwellsrealestateI've been very curious how running modern plumbing electrical and hvac lines in these historical buildings.
Only $4M? That's a steal! (No I'm not being sarcastic.)
@philipwellsrealestate
Ай бұрын
It really is. Thanks for watching- make sure to watch the Ivo video too, when it comes out!
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"The owner used to be a monk." Given all the religious antiques, did he loot the monastery?
I love this - was letzte Preis? :D
@philipwellsrealestate
11 күн бұрын
€3,750,000
I could not live there without the furnishings . Are they available ?
@philipwellsrealestate
Ай бұрын
It could be negotiated- I think the owner mentioned it could be bought as-is with nearly everything, art, furnishings, equipment, etc for an extra $1M
@johnhastings462
Ай бұрын
@@philipwellsrealestate ❤❤❤
Does the furnishings come with it
@philipwellsrealestate
19 күн бұрын
Most of the furnishings can come with it for an extra million (but not the art/artifacts)
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And this astonishing castle is „only“ 4 Mio? I think for this kind of property it is a bit low.
@philipwellsrealestate
Ай бұрын
I also thought it was a deal, that’s one of the reasons we decided to the video!
Which country is the location of this property.??
@philipwellsrealestate
7 күн бұрын
France 🇫🇷
I wish France was a Monarch today. So sad & such a shame its not anymore. R.I.P French Royalists. R.I.P gone Kingdom of France.
@elizabethclaiborne6461
19 күн бұрын
A monarchy is an authoritarian regime plus religion as tool of coercion and a static social hierarchy. You wouldn’t like it, not a bit.
Gosh, I would not want to clean that place. I think people in France are million and billion eras. Most people could never live a place like that.
@ivofornesa513
23 күн бұрын
Believe me, once you understand the building and you organize yourself is easy. I do everything alone, even the garden and I am 65. Regards, Ivo
Castles back then were extremely filthy & never had polish floors. & the people themselves were extremely filthy.
The entire video is without perspective. The talking camera man is never seen or introduced. We never know exactly where you guy's are in the Castle. Love the Castle I think?
@philipwellsrealestate
Ай бұрын
Thanks for letting us know your thoughts on how to improve the videos. We do plan to get Tommy on camera at some point, so look for that! Maybe a floorplan in the corner would be helpful for waypointing- but they usually don’t have them for these old properties so we would have to send someone in to create one in advance of our tour. Appreciate that you made it to the end and took the time to comment - we’ll will keep it in mind for the future
@lisalasers
Ай бұрын
@@philipwellsrealestateYou sound like a great team so that’s a good idea.
the dogs are Leonberger😊
@philipwellsrealestate
26 күн бұрын
Ahh thank you! I am reading about their history now. It looks like they are a blend, but I’m glad to know their formal name
@monteschiavo
26 күн бұрын
@@philipwellsrealestate by the way, the castle is a dream.....
@philipwellsrealestate
23 күн бұрын
I'm pretty obsessed with it! Thanks for watching