The Château's secrets & history revealed for the first time!

From Revolution to Restoration.
Château de Purnon's 250 year history and secrets revealed for the first time.
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  • @claudialandgraf4450
    @claudialandgraf4450 Жыл бұрын

    Its so strange to see a newspaper from Thüringen in your Chateau my homeland. I wish us all peace and leaders who seek it.

  • @tammaragill9347
    @tammaragill9347 Жыл бұрын

    You have your very own historical treasure. How exciting to see everything you're discovering.

  • @ladyartemis6287
    @ladyartemis6287 Жыл бұрын

    Your chateau is so beautiful and you are going about restoring her beauty in the proper way. It is such a privilege to watch your journey. Thank you for sharing

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @Booka60
    @Booka60 Жыл бұрын

    I love everything to do with this channel, the stunning Chateau, it's restoration, it's history, and all the sensitive and hard work going into it. That said, the banging piano does get on my nerves.

  • @fabienneveyret5051
    @fabienneveyret5051 Жыл бұрын

    Been french am amazed by your love and vision and of course courage for this forgotten gem... Your study and research of it's history was fascinating to watch... Thank you so much for all you are sharing... I guess only two visionary crazy aussies could have taken this project of love on. " Bon courage mes amis" !

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😃

  • @heliedecastanet1882
    @heliedecastanet1882 Жыл бұрын

    Dear Tim, if I may, the duc d'Orléans was not the Louis XV's brother, but his cousin 🙂 Louis XV had no brother or sister 🙂 The Orléans family took its roots from Louis XIV's brother, Philippe (1640/1701). The Orléans were the richest family in France. Apart from that, as I wrote on an other video, congratulations and thanks for the passion you have in this huge work of restoration. You and your wife are just wonderful and amazing ! You bought probably one of the most exquisite and beautiful château in France.

  • @thebrothers3971
    @thebrothers3971 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic to hear the history.

  • @douglasmcdonald6467
    @douglasmcdonald6467 Жыл бұрын

    What a truly beautiful and most precious blog… The work you guys are doing is really breathtaking. We need more people like you in this precious world. With all of our love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Xxxxxxx

  • Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much x

  • @talesfromtuscany
    @talesfromtuscany Жыл бұрын

    The thing I love most about the stately homes and Chateaux of France, are their incredible stories! They are architecturally stunning and beautiful indeed but their stories and living history is always so intriguing! I have owned and restored two16th century homes in France, so I relate to your journey so much. I too left Australia to pursue that dream back in the 90s and shall never forget those incredible years! Best wishes for your continuing journey and bravo! 🥰🏰♥️

  • Жыл бұрын

    we completely agree - the stories of those who lived in these properties helps bring them back to life x

  • @talesfromtuscany

    @talesfromtuscany

    Жыл бұрын

    @ It absolutely does. It's so beautiful watching your work and your passion. Bravo!

  • @sirmonty4697
    @sirmonty4697 Жыл бұрын

    Stunningly beautiful and amazing history. That blue and white wall paper was just gorgeous and almost looked 3D. Thank you for letting me come along on your journey.

  • Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome

  • @susanmcgregor3787
    @susanmcgregor3787 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful to be able to trace the history, and to find the evidence of the fire screens and old copper kitchen ware, the old newspapers... and the wallpapers that tell the story too. Very precious. The Chateau is going to be beautiful. What a wonderful project.

  • @SuperBotanica
    @SuperBotanica Жыл бұрын

    i am glad that you are so interested in the history of the chateau and the french revolution. to find originals as well - that is an irreplaceable treasure

  • Жыл бұрын

    we love discovering the history of the château ... it plays an important role in its future x

  • @BA-ef4pr
    @BA-ef4pr Жыл бұрын

    To have the opportunity to live where your grandpa loved is its own treasure. I'm looking forward to your journey!

  • @lordrobert12
    @lordrobert12 Жыл бұрын

    I would be terrified to climb that tower!!

  • @janlesinski4719
    @janlesinski4719 Жыл бұрын

    I admire your taking the challenge of restoration so much work required and very deep pockets.

  • @turawolfe2841
    @turawolfe2841 Жыл бұрын

    Exceptional historical information. So interesting. Beautiful place. This place deserves the restoration you are giving it. Wonderful that you have the capacity to do so, it must cost more to restore than it cost to originally build it. I plan to enjoy your adventure. Thank you for sharing. All the best to you from Memphis, TN, USA

  • Жыл бұрын

    pleasure - thanks for joining us

  • @auhreally
    @auhreally Жыл бұрын

    congratulations for this very well edited video. It must have taken a lot of time to do. thank you !

  • @susandewolfe4876
    @susandewolfe4876 Жыл бұрын

    An excellent vlog. I am very impressed by your attention to the long and interesting history of the Chateau. Cheers from Toronto

  • Жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @marcovegt2147
    @marcovegt21479 ай бұрын

    It’s so lovely that there are people like you to save these a beautiful buildings. Love all the mystery involved in the paintings, and all the gorgeous clothing still intact. But mostly the care and love you have for the preservation of the history and the stories that belong to this chateau.

  • @onedandylion
    @onedandylion Жыл бұрын

    This was a fascinating encapsulation of the history of Château de Purnon. Knowing the story of the previous owners really does even further enhance my interest in the restoration of the château. What a journey you are on - well done indeed!

  • Жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure!

  • @franj.1461
    @franj.1461 Жыл бұрын

    I love history and hearing the history of your chateau is so interesting.

  • Жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @mimibergerac7792
    @mimibergerac7792 Жыл бұрын

    Great wallpaper, it nearly jumps out in 3D effect.

  • @Redbuzzcut
    @Redbuzzcut Жыл бұрын

    What a phenomenal preservation job you are doing at Chateau du Purloin! I've been following your IG posts for some time but these vids on KZread are just spectacular. Thank you for sharing this journey with all of us!

  • Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much

  • @marycamilleri6324
    @marycamilleri6324 Жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyed listening to the history of the Chateau and those wallpapers are just exquisite. Sending good wishes from NSW Australia.

  • @michaelw.8614
    @michaelw.8614 Жыл бұрын

    Wow...what a well produced and fascinating episode. The château has such a wonderful history and I look forward to seeing the restoration.

  • Жыл бұрын

    glad you enjoyed it

  • @kenstalter4261
    @kenstalter4261 Жыл бұрын

    Love to see this home.

  • @jf7243
    @jf72432 ай бұрын

    I am beginning to understand from these small examples how important this project is to France and yourselves. It is most historic indeed. Hence the patronage of the state is not only important but vital. Well done you two Aussies!

  • 2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your message. Every chateau has its own story. For us here at Chateau de Purnon our priorities are preserving and restoring heritage and sharing our journey with a global audience.

  • @kellydriver
    @kellydriver Жыл бұрын

    Hi Tim and Flik, I loved learning the history in this video! Incredible how it has passed down through so many people, and changed families at times due to marriage and death. I am fascinated how you manage restoring the chateau whilst having to involve French preservation societies (and funding I guess). I hope they allow you to keep moving and not stifling you with bureaucracy. Maybe that just happens in Australia 😂🤪. Such a grand project will require a lot of time, and I am proud that a hard working Aussie couple have taken on this incredible project xx Kelly from Melbourne xx

  • @3ForestAnimals

    @3ForestAnimals

    Жыл бұрын

    right, they are sharing actual history. incredible,

  • @suzannestubbins
    @suzannestubbins Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic episode of the history of this chateau. I truly enjoyed it! Well done!

  • Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much

  • @lisakilmer2667
    @lisakilmer2667 Жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel - this history lesson is beautifully done. What a job you have taken on!

  • @simonwalker8300
    @simonwalker8300 Жыл бұрын

    G'day. Thank you for that , fascinating to hear a little of the history of the Chateau, as i'm sure there was a great deal more colour to it. Thank goodness you are saving such a fine piece of French history, and a beautiful chateau. Good luck with the restoration.

  • Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much

  • @catherinemtc7795
    @catherinemtc7795 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful chateau.

  • @rosemariedeschenes7013
    @rosemariedeschenes7013 Жыл бұрын

    Love the history lesson. What a privilege to restore this historical treasure. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

  • Жыл бұрын

    pleasure! thank you for joining us!

  • @flofudge8680
    @flofudge8680 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Keep up with the restoration of all this historical mansion.

  • @july7436
    @july7436 Жыл бұрын

    En mi humilde opinión, que soy alguien lega en la materia, ustedes han realizado un excelente trabajo de recopilación sobre la historia del castillo y es muy valioso el respeto con que están realizando la restauración. Se agradece la difusión que hacen de este gran desafío que están llevando a cabo. Es destacable el buen gusto y la armonía en lo poco que llevan restaurado, lo cual es un buen augurio de lo vendrá a futuro. Al mirar renovaciones de los interiores de otros castillos, me decepcionan las decoraciones ultra modernistas, que carecen del buen gusto y la elegancia clásica que merecen estos edificios históricos, que son también tesoros arquitectónicos. ¡Los felicito!

  • @elisabethnejedly9684
    @elisabethnejedly9684 Жыл бұрын

    Great presentation and so well explained. Thank you for sharing. God bless on your massif endeavour.

  • @debbievivian6315
    @debbievivian6315 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this vlog. Was very interesting. Good luck with the restoration it is an enormous undertaking. Please keep vlogging about it as it is such a beautiful building and will be so good to watch its transformation.

  • @ShipCreek
    @ShipCreek Жыл бұрын

    You had me absolutely riveted. Im going to be restless waiting for more.😁👍

  • Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much x

  • @stephaniegaromon3244
    @stephaniegaromon3244 Жыл бұрын

    What a magnificent document of Purnon’s history. Thank you for sharing this very well done video. The wallpapers are stunning and so well preserved, it’s hard to believe that they’re nearly 300 years old. I am excited to follow your journey of this spectacular chateau so rich in history. You can now take your place in the archives of Purnon during an age when so many are going to ruin.

  • @TheWazil
    @TheWazil Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for bringing this grand dames history alive.

  • @Msnmf01
    @Msnmf01 Жыл бұрын

    What fabulous stories about Purnon! Thank you for generously sharing them. Do keep them coming. Hugely curious.......

  • @lucioussmoothy
    @lucioussmoothy Жыл бұрын

    Great video depicting a colorful and rich history. I look forward to seeing more

  • @TinyBugg7042
    @TinyBugg7042 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fascinating history!! All the elements are there for historical romance/ tragedy and love and war- I was entranced with your narration and knowledge. Thank you so much for sharing the history and your home, Merci, Danke and ☺️ Rose, Austin, Texas ❤️

  • @brookem2610
    @brookem2610 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Loved the beautiful film and capture of the history. You all are doing a superb job. Thank you for sharing.

  • @hiris1903
    @hiris1903 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent information, thanks!!!

  • Жыл бұрын

    pleasure

  • @kazlloyd5666
    @kazlloyd5666 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations 🎉 on your new project. Love what you present so far. You both are natural at this. Super happy to be watching your journey. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. My dream home for sure. All the best and we be eagerly waiting your videos. Melbourne Australia. 😍🥰👏🏻👏🏻

  • @wrinklesandsprinkles
    @wrinklesandsprinkles Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing history Purnon had! Looking forward to it’s future lead you two & the work of many. Be well and stay safe! Love from America, Doc🇺🇸

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You too!

  • @lylalamb1588
    @lylalamb1588 Жыл бұрын

    I thoroughly enjoyed this!

  • Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much

  • @debbieosborn9464
    @debbieosborn9464 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing Chateau. Can you have the main entrance come through the beautiful gates again? Looking for to seeing your restoration.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Debbie. Potentially - we are in the process of assessing this at the moment.

  • @jonimarchese7655
    @jonimarchese7655 Жыл бұрын

    I just discovered your channel right now, watched this episode how fascinating the history is, the undertaking to restore her to her former glory is just amazing. I have subscribed and now I will go back and watch past episodes until I am current. Thanks for sharing your story with us. Love from NY.

  • Жыл бұрын

    thanks for joining us!

  • @johnharcksen
    @johnharcksen Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video with a lot of history!!!!!!!

  • @ElleAshterra
    @ElleAshterra Жыл бұрын

    I have fallen into the KZread spell of watching restorations of French chateau’s channels 😍 Subscribed to your channel a while back and binge watched. Thank you for another post. Watching from Australia 🇦🇺

  • Жыл бұрын

    thank you for following along x

  • @LA-jf1zn
    @LA-jf1zn Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating! Enjoyed this very much. 🦋

  • Жыл бұрын

    pleasure

  • @cindyburns7667
    @cindyburns7667 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the interesting and informative history of the chateau, it was very enjoyable.

  • @Basai7
    @Basai7 Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating. SO many "old world" clues. The shields...reveal a great amount of information. The wallpaper in the ground floor dressing room; very interesting historical information regarding commerce and the governmental machinations that impacted the economy of France. I am quite taken by your channel and how you are progressing with restoration and sharing that progress. There is a greater focus on the actual RESTORE-ation process, and discovering the reasons, and the relationship between different aspects of your discoveries. I look forward to following your dedicated progress, and learning. #wakinganoldwoman #battlesfought #winsandlosses #commerce #mercury #vivelafrance #enguarde #allforoneandoneforall #Dartagnion (sp?) 😅 That wind turbine is wild! What other "antiquitech" have you discovered?

  • @3ForestAnimals

    @3ForestAnimals

    Жыл бұрын

    they could have boarded a zepplin from up on that turbined. why not?

  • @Basai7

    @Basai7

    Жыл бұрын

    @@3ForestAnimals I think you're on to something...!

  • @kindlydude

    @kindlydude

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! If ever there was "steampunk" on a grand scale that wind turbine would be it! ...did it generate electricity or pump water? ...or both? It almost looks like something Nicholas Tesla could have invented!

  • @elizabethmckelvie5418
    @elizabethmckelvie5418 Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating historical importance …looking forward to your chateau journey….I m assuming that you will be eligible for any grants to maintain and repair this building

  • @louisecooper4803
    @louisecooper4803 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking time to document and share. Wonderful walk through chateau history.

  • @lorrainel2314
    @lorrainel2314 Жыл бұрын

    That was brilliant, thank you. Melbourne, Victoria 🇦🇺

  • @paulinelogan1400
    @paulinelogan1400 Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting history if only this beautiful chateau could speak xx

  • Жыл бұрын

    So true! We are slowly finding her voice and sharing it x

  • @peterwhite9261
    @peterwhite9261 Жыл бұрын

    Incredible history and you both enthralled me by telling it so well. I look forward to the renovations and perhaps more stories.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @cathydun1909
    @cathydun1909 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video and for sharing the amazing history of the chateau. Looking forward to the next one!

  • @juliamcgrath3364
    @juliamcgrath3364 Жыл бұрын

    Hello! Loving the history of your amazing chateau. I’m in Christchurch, New Zealand. I only dream of finding my own chateau to rescue and restore. I’m really enjoying your vlogs. Julia

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Julia - I hope you find your dream chateau!

  • @sylviegirardon2206
    @sylviegirardon2206 Жыл бұрын

    Très intéressant ! Et beau château ! Grâce à vous, il va renaître..... Bon courage, hâte de voir les progrès de restauration 😉😊

  • @kenj.8897
    @kenj.8897 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful, Greatings from Michigan, USA.

  • @lynn4746
    @lynn4746 Жыл бұрын

    Hello - New sub here and completely enthralled. The chateau is so very fortunate to have you both as its next chapter and much needed restoration. What I think is a question is traditionally ,historically a chateau would be very much generational and I wonder how that would translate now . It will be an answer that can only be answered by time . You have found a true masterpiece and it seems to have been protected from graffitti and invasion by those that would do harm. So much of its story is still there . I am looking forward to watching and I like you, am in love with all of it.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for joining us!

  • @lynn4746

    @lynn4746

    Жыл бұрын

    @ Pleasure is totally mine ...

  • @clarefrenette9357
    @clarefrenette9357 Жыл бұрын

    That was so interesting! Thank you for sharing everything you have discovered about this beautiful building. It is truly a treasure of French Heritage. ♥

  • @mtngrl5859
    @mtngrl5859 Жыл бұрын

    Just subscribed yesterday. Really impressed with your attention to detail, it's really a mission you've undertaken.

  • @delenedaniels2917
    @delenedaniels2917 Жыл бұрын

    This video is so interesting. What a history. Thank you for sharing.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @beautifulbuds
    @beautifulbuds Жыл бұрын

    Would be interesting to establish a mini museum in the Chateau.

  • @kymking1070
    @kymking1070 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic and informative vlog! Melbourne, Australia

  • Жыл бұрын

    thank you Kym

  • @JimmyWatches2102
    @JimmyWatches2102 Жыл бұрын

    This episode was so beautifully and respectfully done. You have a new subscriber in Istanbul.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much and welcome!

  • @thegeorges2384
    @thegeorges2384 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for that fabulous lesson. Really loved how you showed the coat of arms, but what do all the symbols stand for?

  • @JustinTBowen
    @JustinTBowen Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful video, thanks for taking the time to put it together. The history is amazing and so interesting. Of course it adds to the beauty of your chateau. Thank you for being such amazing stewards and ambassadors. You both are incredible people for stepping up to rescue this incredible labor of love known as Purnon.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your very kind words

  • @WM37980
    @WM37980 Жыл бұрын

    Through these quirky everday items you recreate the human angle, how generations of people lived and died at the chateau. And those German newspapers..! Incredible.

  • @louiselewis5061
    @louiselewis5061 Жыл бұрын

    What a treasure you have there. I loved the history lesson. Looking forward to following this huge project. Best of luck to you!

  • @kenstalter4261
    @kenstalter42618 ай бұрын

    I got tiles from your roof , love the history of them!

  • @christinecox8073
    @christinecox8073 Жыл бұрын

    Great vlog love history thanks for sharing

  • @nasimahussain4292
    @nasimahussain4292 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic history amazing history amazing place hope to have updates

  • Жыл бұрын

    thanks for joining us

  • @dotwillcoxson5352
    @dotwillcoxson5352 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video. Thank you 🦘🦘🦘

  • Жыл бұрын

    our pleasure

  • @steveturpin4242
    @steveturpin4242 Жыл бұрын

    Love what you're doing to the roof..a complete renovation. Brilliant!

  • @janetcorey5102
    @janetcorey5102 Жыл бұрын

    A great history of your Château!

  • Жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @MsCookiemonster0
    @MsCookiemonster0 Жыл бұрын

    All that history in one building. Fascinating. Well presented. Thank you.

  • Жыл бұрын

    pleasure

  • @alaskanrockvodka9622
    @alaskanrockvodka9622 Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating. Thanks so much. Purnon is a treasure and it's awesome to see it being brought back to life.

  • Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much

  • @rhondathomas7952
    @rhondathomas7952 Жыл бұрын

    Love love love the history lesson. Seamless. Good job you two!

  • Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @pamkullman8839
    @pamkullman8839 Жыл бұрын

    wow! Good luck with all of the projects and restorations!

  • Жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @louiselewis5061
    @louiselewis5061 Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful history lesson-so interesting!! Very well done!

  • Жыл бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @barbararowland2443
    @barbararowland2443 Жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoying the history and passion you both bring to the channel

  • Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much

  • @cheripaul4645
    @cheripaul4645 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fascinating!

  • @catmindy2187
    @catmindy2187 Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating history...Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA

  • @nativetexson
    @nativetexson Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating! I look forward to learning more about the earlier history.

  • @rrl4245
    @rrl4245 Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating history - Thanks for this...

  • @didierjacob250

    @didierjacob250

    Жыл бұрын

    si le batiment n' est pas classé comme " monument historique " alors les propriétaires sont libres de leurs aménagements. Certains propriétaires , même si leurs châteaux sont classés aux " monuments historiques " refusent l' aide de l' état , financière et architecte agrée avec la condition de rénover dans le style d' époque. Alors...

  • @rrl4245

    @rrl4245

    Жыл бұрын

    @@didierjacob250 Merci

  • @kimberlysmith661
    @kimberlysmith661 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing history. Thank you for your work to save such a beautiful and historic place.

  • @rosalindabarrett7508
    @rosalindabarrett7508 Жыл бұрын

    So fascinating.

  • @MarinMoldovan-to5mi
    @MarinMoldovan-to5mi2 ай бұрын

    La France c'est le plus beaux livres d'histoire

  • Ай бұрын

    Merci beaucoup pour votre message!

  • @pinkvelvet3865
    @pinkvelvet3865 Жыл бұрын

    So fascinating! You guys are incredible too!

  • @johnnatopper6063
    @johnnatopper6063 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing

  • @mimibergerac7792
    @mimibergerac7792 Жыл бұрын

    Monsieur le pretre was definitely the most content of the bunch...

  • @alaine57
    @alaine57 Жыл бұрын

    Great information, thanks

  • @FloridaClay
    @FloridaClay Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this fascinating story!

  • @sjscoach
    @sjscoach11 ай бұрын

    Amazing job on the video!! Thank you for posting...