The past four weeks, we spent in France - with exploring abandoned places half of the time. We just came back to cold and windy Germany, but brought 15+ new episodes for the channel! This is the first video of our France adventure. Let us know what you think about it! These last few days, we were making travel plans for the summer, and we really want to do a road trip to Eastern Europe and see the ruins of the USSR. At the moment, many borders are closed, but if travel restrictions get lifted we will definitely do a long summer road trip - all the way to Georgia by car.

@closetoyourheart

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck for all your new adventures. Keep up the great job !! ❤❤

@oldenweery7510

3 жыл бұрын

@@closetoyourheart Add my good wishes, too. They are what we in the US consider to be the "Good Guys." always providing us with interesting and entertaining videos of the finest quality.

@closetoyourheart

3 жыл бұрын

@@oldenweery7510 indeed..👍👍👍

@MdvK13979

3 жыл бұрын

France is close to my heart because I've lived there. This is recognisable and a great first episode! Looking very much forward to the rest :)

@Charles-de9xt

3 жыл бұрын

15:07 The bottom left page of the passport show that she had 11 children. At the time, they have flew away from the war.. escaping forced army enrolment.. could be one reason why they never came back. After the first world war, coming back from a far away country is not easy.. without the certainty of having other siblings back home, the possibility of facing justice.. it's easier to just let it go.. It's sad but her kids probably got a better live that way..

At 18:53 of the French Castle Abandoned since WWI, I wanted to share with you that the saddle you found is not a cattle roping saddle. It is a ladies sidesaddle. Those horns on the top of it are designed for the left foot to sit in the stirrup and the lower horn sits atop the left thigh. The right leg pinches that horn between the two thighs and that second horn sits atop the right leg to give it a little security. You’ll notice the seat of the saddle is very broad. It makes it possible for the lady to sit her butt and much of her upper legs well across the horse’s back. If it were more narrow, she’d have more trouble balancing up there. It sounds very precarious but clamping that horn between your knees gives you quite a lot of security. Women today still compete in sidesaddle classes in horse shows but these shows are usually the most exclusive of shows. The habits they wear and the saddles are usually vintage. That saddle you found was especially grand. The tooling (carving) on it was very ornate and would only have been made for someone very wealthy. It was lovely to see. This one reminds me much of the one you found: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidesaddle#/media/File%3ADamensattel.jpg

I don't know why but upon seeing all those letters that was kept in a box now scattered on the floor makes me sad and heartbroken.

@CaptainHoratioPugwash

3 жыл бұрын

Heartbreaking is the word that came to me the strongest. I know urban exploration is to follow the 'take only photo's, leave only footprints' code but in this instance I just couldn't. The sad thing is that any currently living heirs of the last occupant probably don't even know about the house at this point. At best I think it would be family lore 'you're great, great grandparents lived in a big house in France years ago'.

@gabrielleal8121

3 жыл бұрын

I think it’s because of the absolute lack of love of the children for whom he died alone there. I felt it

@SI-ln6tc

2 жыл бұрын

Should put them in a plastic bag and then place them back.

@musaddiq636

Жыл бұрын

Same to me.

@charlottenilsson3820

Жыл бұрын

Shouldn't they be kept somehow? They are still dry and clean. Readable...

Growing up, we were all stuffed into a small trailer. My heart always broke for abandoned houses - such a waste....

As someone that loves details, this house has so many. It's beautiful

@christinecox6049

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it has I'm in awe at the aged beauty of these places, I can hear the murmurings and giggles of the previous inhabitants, the walls and furniture seem to cling to the past

This always makes me so sad to watch all of these beautiful antiques rot away with no one to love them.

@ladywolf6281

2 жыл бұрын

Makes you want to reach through your screen and save them all

This Chateau is in my region, that’s the first time I see what’s in it. Thanks.

@Katie-cn2mv

3 жыл бұрын

Why doesn’t anyone do anything with it? It’s so weird

@Yojx21

3 жыл бұрын

@@Katie-cn2mv Because it is owned by people which probably don't have money to restore it and don't want to sell it...

@southpole76

3 жыл бұрын

c'est ou ca?

Always in love with the cinematic, it looks alike National geographic❤️

@hansonel

3 жыл бұрын

Their cinematography is so so good. The Abandoned France trailer reminded me of the series Dark mixed with Christopher Nolan shots.

@maiung6656

3 жыл бұрын

Earth 90% Demons, Monsters, Evil and we living in.

@maiung6656

3 жыл бұрын

God created everything is beautifully then the Nation overnight all are disappeared , why only humans, now we living in this world are almost Demons, Monsters, Devils .

@cyberp0et

3 жыл бұрын

Better than Nat Geo.

It makes me think that the heirs didn’t have happy memories in the home. When there were so many beds and you think many children/heirs...why wouldn’t at least one want to save the home (even if only to sell). It just makes me think that no one felt love there like they wanted or should have so they just moved on and didn’t want to go back and relive the unhappy memories. Makes it all even sadder.

@Scott6904

Жыл бұрын

This is also explained by all the letters and postcards they would receive.. seems like all their children were away .. living life and exploring..

Great documentary boys! 👌🏼 Sad to see how the place has changed over the years, though :(

@bwturbex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We were watching your video when we did our research, and it is crazy to see how many things were stolen in the past few months and years...

@Beddez1

3 жыл бұрын

@@bwturbex Is there a link of that particular vid from Explomo?

@prinacaiama

3 жыл бұрын

@@Beddez1 I guess it is this one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGSJ2MivoLvefNY.html

@Beddez1

3 жыл бұрын

@@prinacaiama Thank you 🙏

@rosamariaromoortiz2332

3 жыл бұрын

Por favor MOURENO diles que ponga subtítulos en ESPAÑOL....🤗

Lesley from Bros of Decay explained on one of their vlogs that some countries have huge taxes that could be why heirs may not bother but surely the deceased personal items are not taxed? Great tour, thank you very much.

Those letters! Definitely hold some valuable information. Those stamps!

The emptiness and sense of loneliness has outlived everything else.

This is very nicely done! I live in France on a barge and there are often old barges that are abandoned - they are interesting also. The life on the river has been dying out now for a long time. Many villages along the canals are dying but so beautiful. You might think of following the canals there is a very rich history of how France built cities like Paris using the system of canals. You wondered why families would not take care of an estate and just leave it; There was a barge I went onto full of a person's life, When I asked why it was left to vandals, they told me it was too expensive for the family. Too much taxes to pay and they left it and everything. The barge was hauled away for the metal. But, there are barges sitting empty with the life of the last owner telling a story!

I must say that this is one of the best urbex videos I have watched. Very well put together and very well presented. It is sad that the owner would allow the contents to rot away. I am sure there are many who would cherish the contents and preserve them for another 100 years. I liked your comment “Time has no mercy”. It reminds me of my 89 year old father when he looks at his watch and says “What’s the enemy?”. Again a great video. Thank you for bringing us along as fellow admirers of history.

I have no problem with sponsorship. You're producing interesting polished content and deserve to be compensated so that you can carry on. Great videos.

Congratulations on your first sponsorship. I don't mind watching it, you guys deserve it.

Honestly I can't help but leave comments just because of how amazing this channel is. Everything from production to the well-researched script is just *chefs kiss*. Truly rare quality.

When I was very little my Oma would buy wind up toy's from Germany and give them to us on Christmas and Easter. They were made of strong tin with the wind up key exposed. They were like Santa Claus riding a bicycle or a Bunny as I remember. Now 58 I wish we would of put them away. Thank You for this ~Mitchell Muerle

Thank you for taking us back into WWI or post war era lifestyle. Amazing discovery. I didn't get to count the number of beds but perhaps around 10. Can't wait for the next video in 2 weeks. You have an amazing team!

@bwturbex

3 жыл бұрын

Next time, we continue with our Italy series. There are three more episodes to come.

14:00 wow, George Street in Sydney, 🦘Australia, 🦘such a very busy place now. The name looks like G McAuliffe

I love how they were giddy looking at the old letters.

The stuff that nightmares are made of. What I find interesting are the wallpapers under the peeling wallpaper. And the ephemera.

This became one of my favorites, wonderfully shot and it's really like going back in time. Love all these old homes.

@Grimmarox

3 жыл бұрын

I have to agree with you

BWT does it again! You guys have me spoiled!! I don’t want to watch anyone else’s travels!! I am always blown by the music, it ALWAYS is just the right one for what we are looking at!

It breaks my heart to see such a magnificent chateaux whither away. I am so glad it wasn't fully trashed. I would have sat with that girls and read all the papers and notes. I love that and the crew respect your travels. I waited until I was in bed ready to go no interruptions!

Wow. I've seen a lot of urbex videos but this is the best when it comes to cinematography, history, music, content and much more! I also love the narration with the calm voice. Keep it up!

I see time capsule chateau, I click. I have seen a few vids of this place and I always appreciate the storytelling you guys put into yours. It's always sad to see a place like this with historical artifacts and personal artifacts left to rot. I read that chateaus are cheap to buy in France but the maintenance is really expensive.

Romantisch und tragisch.

This was a wonderful explore..it was narrated and let us be a part of the investigation. The chateau was obviously filled with riches and a rich family. Thank you for a great morning in France 🇫🇷 Be safe in everything! 😊

The letters and post cards would be so much fun to read all of them, items in this home should be in a museum! I hope the family saved the jewels it so sad that thieves ruin everything for family's who lost loved ones!? The wind up toy I think was a Circus performer that would swing around a wire or trapeses??

@danivandoorn2118

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, ofcourse! They were the cheapest toy's when we were young, but not so anymore!

This was a very pleasant explore to watch and I also appreciate that it was a bit longer than usual! As far as I'm concerned, your videos can be as long as you have material to make them. 👍 Looking forward to the upcoming attractions from France! Furthermore, I personally have no problem with sponsorship plugs, as I prefer them over random ads of which YT takes 30% anyway...

@oldenweery7510

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree with their honesty and integrity, and I'm glad to know they've found sponsors to allow them to devote more time to their explorations. They're among the best on KZread---possibly elsewhere, too. Stay safe.

Thank you for taking me with you on this journey !! So many letters and personal items . So much has been stolen !!😡 Makes me sad and angry !! Why would none of the children want the chateaux so sad none of the personal items great job guys as always love your work !! Abandoned France will be AWESOME !!

It is sad to see that there a lot of stuff is missing and broken:( But good video, thank you;)

This abandoned castle is a puzzle with missing pieces. Apparently the inheritors don't value their ancestral memories...leaving the castle's soul adrift in time...thank you for the explore!

@CesarRamirez-cn5fw

3 жыл бұрын

My guess is maybe the male heirs died in war.

@bwturbex

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, maybe the boys were fighting in the World Wars.

@gisawslonim9716

3 жыл бұрын

Just because you are the heir of a chateau does not mean that you have the money to keep it up you know. Don't blame people for abandoning these castles if you do not know the reason.

@dbmorton1114

3 жыл бұрын

French inheritance law is very complex and cumbersome, particularly if disputes arise among heirs. This may explain why the property has bern left in limbo.

@mackdickson1209

3 жыл бұрын

The children may have all fled during the war, then by the time the mother passed, they where already set up with new lives across the world (like Sydney) and did not have the opportunity to return or even not wanting to relive the horrors that they escaped during the war...

Fascinating but sad for so many different reasons. i really enjoyed this explore. The incredible chateau, letters, books, the history, all the memorabilia, etc., etc. Absolutely the best. Thank you!!!

Hello gentlemen , I am please to see this view and history of French people. My husband and I visited France in 2018. We traveled from Paris to Normandy on the Seine on a Viking cruise. Although we visited the most iconic destinations in France we would love to return to do more "boots on the ground " exploring . Your channel is my favorite. Regarding family members disregarding the legacy that's been left to them, here in the U.S.A. the same is occurring . Valuables and homestead are quickly turned into cash by a third party and no items of sentimental value is kept. Estate sales, thrift and antique shops are full of personal belongings of a "great generation". No one wants grandma's dishes or grandpa's metals he earned during the war. On my fathers' side of the family we have a designated chronicler and photo collector. This way our descendants (if interested) can learn more about their family other than Ancestry.Com. Last , I believe that tiny letter with the black trim was an announcement of some one's death. Thank you again for your team work.

Whom ever owns this place, please come to save the memories! So sad to see it here......

Incredible video once again! This castle is full of treasures and secrets. I'm living in France but I've never had the chance to explore such castle. Can't wait to discover your next adventures in my country!

That staircase shot was ... oh My god SOOOO smoooth... That lighting and the music too.

Congrats on 200 k subs! yall deserve it!

Fascinating! Thanks for taking us along on such a fun adventure!

That was awesome. We absolutely loved your Italy trip, but France is looking to be crazy cool. Can't wait to see more of your explorations. We'll be waiting patiently !

Well, now seeing your video, I can see how rough this place was, and it is a shame that the owners let it get in such a state, I had the pleasure in getting to live in an old place such as this the four years I lived in Italy. My Dad being in the US Airforce, I had a big room up high, complete with a chandelier, whose cyrstal pendents were individually cleaned by our maid, in fact she worked so hard, and did a fantastic job, polishing everything you could imagine, Bless her heart, Norinia, was an exceptional lady who babysat me, and let me stay with her family, and made the most delicious dinners as well. She was one lady I missed when we came back to the states!.

Thank you!!! I always look forward to your videos. Keep up the fantastic job!!

This really is a masterpiece! From start to finish. This is definitely my favorite episode to date! Keep up the amazing work!

How strong is the emotion attatched to that letter from Sydney! Loved the purposely dramatic opening of the cane picnic basket. Great video guys. Thanks always for subtitles. 🇭🇲🐞 Trudi Australia

Incredible location,as beautifully produced as always! Thankyou & Cheers BWT Team!

Great video guys. Klasse! Love the way you've paid more attention to the audio as well. Love the ambient noises a lot in this video! Make it more alive! Keep up the great work!

Great video!!! Can't wait to see the rest from this trip, take care and stay safe.

Incredible find. Thank you!

I love the way you took the shot of every angle just like professionals doing. And I love your courage as well to get on filming such scary places. Good job guys! Take care. God is with you!

you guys do such great work! I am happy for you that you will do this full time and is fine you have to put an ad. Best of luck to you all!

Mentally exploring with you guys. Feels like time traveling. In addition, so nice of you that you helped freed the butterfly.

I'm blown away with every BWT documentary. You all find the best most unique places and I love it. Bravo

Absolutely beautiful. The chateau is such desolate beauty. I always feel sad for these homes. They've seen such life lived, and to be abandoned and forgotten is so sad. I appreciate how you guys always look for the story of the place as well. Great job!

@bwturbex

3 жыл бұрын

When you see how stuff gets just left behind it's normal to feel sad. But on the other hand you can dive into the past which is an incredible experience you wouldn't have without if everything gets reused or renovated.

I tend to pile your 'videos' and watch them all in one go and damn....this house is so fascinating! You guys always have ways with words and capturing the elements

I absolutely love your channel! Exploring abandoned properties through you guys from America!

Amazing video, guys! Keep up the excellent work you are doing. Greetings all the way from Brazil!

What an achingly, exquisitely sad place. The architecture, the furnishings, the wallpaper... Just stunningly well done. Thank you. The saddle is a woman's side saddle.

@bwturbex

3 жыл бұрын

That was one of our most favorite discoveries on our recent trip to France!

This is one of my favorite places! Sasha I'm glad you have joined the team we look forward to seeing more of u!!

@bwturbex

2 жыл бұрын

She joined our France and Sardinia series. Maybe she will join more trips in 2022!

Fantastic videos...I just discovered you today...what a treasure to find your channel...wish I could go with you to some of these places...but your videos are like being there anyway...

Till in the ad lmao! Trying to read in the midst of security escape "Hold on, I am reading" while everyone run 😂😂😂 Remember Ace Ventura screaming in a room full of dead animals and then said "Of course not! This is a lovely room of death!" 😀

@bwturbex

3 жыл бұрын

We tried to make it as entertaining as possible because we know that nobody likes ads ;D

Amazing video . Always so interesting. Always worth watching. Thank you.

many memories, a very old place, I really loved the postcard bedrooms, the bedroom where the wooden horse is, what a beautiful place, a very beautiful place, thank you, excellent guys

ok you guys have made me addicted to your videos !!!! I LOVE THEM !!!!

Wonderful video! Since the sponsorships help with living your dream, I say go for it 100%! 💜

Worth the wait. It is really sad to see such a place rotting and history in ruins. And well said, “Time has no Mercy”. Kudos to the team for their wonderful work😊

@bwturbex

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! We needed an additional week to edit the video since we were in France for one month and just returned this weekend.

Your videos are works of art - fascinating, beautifully filmed, well narrated and meticulously produced. (And it doesn’t hurt that you guys are VERY CUTE either 😍!!!)

Love your channel! Love your accent!

Seeing you let that butterfly out the window brought me so much joy! I see so many explorers ignore the living creatures around them. I am so delighted to have found your channel. Beautiful work ❤️

Great work always. You deserve a million or more subscribers and just as many views. Thank you.

Good to hear. Happy for you. 👏😊🐱💖

Sad that thieves have to be everywhere and so disrespectful. Brilliant video again really enjoyed this one and the history u shared with us

I really enjoyed every single video played back to back and it was like I was living in that time. I hope someday I can visit such places. Love for you guys

Just wow. Enjoyed the time travel. Keep it up guys! The quality of your videos is just outstanding.

Superb. So glad I found your channel.

There so much history there just rotting away.... it was a great video...

This makes me miss France and my family so much. I wish I could explore with you.

Awesome video as always.

Awesome work! Amazing 👍

Another beautiful peice ❤ well done as always

Great job! Glad you are being true to yourselves.

Great explore guys (and girl). What an amazing building! Good man for letting the butterfly out! 25:20 - WTF?! Did you find an abandoned Triumph dealership in France or something?! I think every car I could ID in that shot were Triumphs.

Brilliant narration.thanks

This made me think of my grandparents who were children in the 1920's and how they lived. Almost makes me kind of sad.

My fav urban explorers! This is a super vid!

Beautiful place and thanks for saving that butterflies life ❤️👏❤️🦋😘

Heh 24:32 reminds me German series Dark - my favourite. Awesome shot and excellent selection of music. I am looking forward to the France series!

@bwturbex

3 жыл бұрын

We were wondering if anyone gets the reference!

This looks like it will be an awesome series.

Great video, and I love the production. You guys keep the good work!

@bwturbex

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Many more cool videos to come!

U guys are good guys. Leaving the past behind seems so sad. We have a large house the kids grown up enjoying their lives in other areas leaving their imprints in our home and hearts. Good work guys

Breathtaking in all its splendour. A bygone era. Who knows where the time goes? It stands still for those that have passed on. A very charming and gracious video. Once again you have mastered the past. 🌝

Incredible Chanel and the narrative is perfect, thank you for sharing guys keep uploading and we keep watching.

@bwturbex

3 жыл бұрын

We sure will! Thanks for watching

This was an awesome video!! You guys really found a gem here. Love the history on this place even though it’s a sad one. Nice work!! 🙌🏻😍♥️

@bwturbex

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! What did you find the most fascinating about this place?

@vickikelly1156

3 жыл бұрын

@@bwturbex the letters that were found. So sad knowing the children didn’t want to keep this beautiful place.

Even your music choices are spot on. Don't know how you guys do such great work. Perfect, and no copyright infringement...

@bwturbex

2 жыл бұрын

It's a lot of work to get there but totally worth it. Thanks a lot!

Excellent video. Your English is perfect. Thank you for this adventure

Another great video gentlemen. Up to your usual high standards. This was intriguing but sad to see the chateau in such a sad state. 👍✌

Why no one wants to inherit it? Google inheritance tax in France. Its a common problem with old buildings...

You can tell this had been a beautiful home! Hopefully, filled with many happy memories. So sad to see it just sit.