This chateau work differs from so many because it is a true historical restoration-not simply a renovation

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for following our adventure - heritage protection is at the heart of our project here at Purnon. We're thrilled that you are enjoying our restoration journey!

I so enjoy watching craftsmen of other century skills working to solve the problems of the pre Industrial Revolution.

2 ай бұрын

Indeed. Sometimes it's amazing how the tools and techniques are the same as centuries ago. We hope our project here at Chateau de Purnon is helping to keep these artisanal crafts alive. Thank you for following our journey!

I am amazed at the level of skill of the roof artisans. I am so grateful there are still people in the world with the passion and dedication to know how to restore a marvelous old roof.

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment and for acknowledging our incredible artisans. We hope that our project here at Purnon is helping to keep these crafts alive for future generations.

@didierjacob250

2 ай бұрын

On reconnait les toits parisiens à leurs toits en zinc, d' ardoises aussi, et vu le nombre de tout les bâtiments historiques en France, il est primordial de conserver les savoirs faire, les écoles, l'apprentissage, sinon, plus rien ! voir Notre Dame...

2 ай бұрын

Exactement. La France possède peut-être la plus grande collection d’architecture patrimoniale au monde. Nous devons préserver les compétences qui lui permettront de continuer à vivre.

@veronicaroach3667

Ай бұрын

We are watching real craftsmanship happening - like nothing any of us have seen generally in our lifetimes ! I bought a small 1850 home in PA many years ago, and in doing the renovation it needed a new stairs handrail built - the old one had gone - I knew what I needed done, but my carpenter was aghast - "nobody can build such a dainty thing these days" he said while laughing at me ! So - it did not happen sadly. That house is long since sold, but I've never forgotten that so much is lost because no one trains for such workmanship these days - we all know what a dainty Georgian staircase should look like after all !

IMHO, one of the BEST and neccessary Château Restorations going on at the moment.

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for following our journey!

@didierjacob250

2 ай бұрын

@ un dicton en France, " en avril, ne te decouvre pas d' un fil " ( après viens le beau temps )

@flojolivet512

2 ай бұрын

Unlike other KZread chateaus it is done by professionals and not diy. This is the way most French owners restore historical buildings.

2 ай бұрын

@didierjacob250 In English we sometimes say "never cast a clout til May be out"... mais nous préférons le diction en France "Apres la pluie, le beau temps". Merci pour votre message!

@didierjacob250

2 ай бұрын

@ un dicton pour chaque mois " en avril, ne te découvre pas d' un fil " " en mai, fait ce qu' il te plait " ....

Magical restoration

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Our new History Lesson!!!!! So awesome the way that Purnon was constructed back then how very smart they were .

2 ай бұрын

We're thrilled you're enjoying our journey!

@denisedixon4028

2 ай бұрын

@ I cannot wait each week to see what else has been done .

Magnificent artisans! Such detail and care by both Artisans and Owners! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Our artisans are magnificent.

Love seeing the details of how you are putting all the pieces back together!

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Such a talented crew!

2 ай бұрын

Our artisans are amazing - thanks for following our adventure.

Sencillamente extraordinaria la restauración de esta hermosa obra de la arquitectura francesa.

One of my favorite things to see on the restoration projects I have worked on here in France, as well as my own property, are the initials (or signatures some of which are emblems) of the artisans who worked on the construction of the buildings in prior centuries. I'm glad to see the artisans involved with Purnon are doing the same. Cheers-

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! It's very important to us that they record their names. We can see the names of earlier generations who worked on Purnon inscribed in the stone often with the dates when they worked. It's fabulous for us to know that some of their descendants still live locally and can come and admire the incredible work of earlier generations.

@nativetexson

2 ай бұрын

@ I agree.

The amount of work for changing the zinc gutters is beyond imagination ! Bravo for your decision, and I wish to all of you the very best for this project. The original form of the roof is indeed very, very elegant and beautiful.

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Heritage restoration is at the heart of our project. The zinc guttering had to be removed in any event as it was slowly destroying the facades. By returning the roof to its original shape we can celebrate her original design.

I love how pup is involved in the ground work!

2 ай бұрын

Always!

The restored curved oak beams to the roof are gloriously wonderful. This video explained and showed the difference between the late 1800s change and restoration now so well. The original proportions are just so right. Like a perfectly shaped hat. Personally, I love curves in architecture and gardens

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the architectural details in the video.

@belindanoonan6217

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Flick and Tim. Very kind of you to respond.

As a skilled artisan/laboere, I applaud you for spotlighting these craftsmen. Although there isn’t a huge market for their skills, it’s imperative that they continue in their careers and pass their knowledge on to the next generations.

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your message. We hope that our project here at Purnon can play a small part in celebrating and supporting these incredible traditional skills. We're thrilled you're following our journey!

I am so personally invested in this project... you are not the only chateau restoration i follow, but i think i love your project the most! Not just because you are fellow-ex-pat Melbourners, but because of the incredible history and condition of Chateau du Pernon. I hope i can visit, or even volunteer, one day! ❤️ Love the Hard Yakka t-shirt, too, Tim!

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment and we're thrilled that you are enjoying our journey. We're very grateful for the support from Hard Yakka... our adventure is unforgiving on our workwear!

Simply fascinating watching these Master craftsmen. Their skills are superb. As usual, another great episode!!

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Thrilled you're enjoying our adventure.

That work on restoring the roof profile to its original is nothing short of marvellous. The artisans clearly know what they are doing and - obviously take pride in their workmanship. I know you know this, but how fortunate you are to have them at your building site. They would each have likely completed a five-year (or longer) apprenticeship in their chosen trade.

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment and for respecting and acknowledging the work of our amazing artisans. Saving Château de Purnon would be impossible without them.

Fascinating! Love the construction details. 😊

2 ай бұрын

Thank you - we're thrilled you're enjoying our adventure!

I cant think of a better way to spend money. This is phenomenal

Ай бұрын

Thank you! It's wonderful to preserve and restore a place of such elegant beauty!

Such a staggering amount of work, and such staggering expense.

2 ай бұрын

We feel that Chateau de Purnon is worth it!

The sleek design of the roof from when it was constructed should never have been played with. Glad it is back to its original design.

2 ай бұрын

Thank you - now that we can compare the two we definitely prefer the original look.

Just mowing the lawn of this place is mindboggling...

19 күн бұрын

It has its challenges! Thanks for following our journey!

Bless your hearts, so privileged to be putting all this skill together, God bless

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for following our journey!

LOVE watching your highly talented artisans - such a treat to find such high quality workmanship

Ай бұрын

Thank you for following our adventure. Our artisans are amazing. It would not be possible to save Chateau de Purnon without them!

Absolutely beautiful work! BRAVO! 👍😍👍

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

What an impressive amount of talented artists working on this chateau. Their work is simply spectacular and the chateau is returning to its former glory. Bless all of you for saving her ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your message. You're spot on - our artisans are amazing!

Hi Tim and Felicity, Thank you for another amazing update, the Chateau is looking so beautiful after so much skilful labour being put into such a complex renovation. I can't wait to see the exterior complete so you can hopefully have a well earned break/holiday. Take care of yourselves, Heather 🥰🥰🥰

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful message. We can't wait for the completion of the exterior restoration also. It will be amazing to admire Chateau de Purnon without scaffolding and with her forms, shapes and decorative elements restored to her original late 18th Century elegance.

Magnificent restoration to the roof and stonework. It is such a joy to watch the transformation of the chateau, outbuildings and the surrounding landscape. Much love from Hiram, Ga USA

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for following our adventure!

Des vidéos toujours respectueuses de la culture et du patrimoine francais. Semaine après semaine on voit combien la restauration est un effort monumentale. C'est du bon goût de montrer les sigles et les griffes des institutions amis qui vous ont aidés à la fin.

2 ай бұрын

Merci pour votre message. Le respect du patrimoine français est au cœur de tout ce que nous faisons. Nous sommes très reconnaissants pour tout le soutien que nous avons reçu.

Your passion and dedication to this project and protecting Frances heritage is one of the best on KZread. God Bless this journey and its team of artisans.

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! And thank you for acknowledging the work and skill of our incredible artisans.

I’m in awe of the artisan’s level of detail and skills to be restoring Purnon, but also of your adventurous and intelligent approach to making it all possible! What a wonderful experience and hopefully not too overwhelming responsibility! Thank you for sharing this.

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your message Kathy.

Another moving insight into your magnificent chateau and her expert restorers. I hope they all get to stay there when the time is right.

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Très belle et très interessante séquence. Merci pour vos commentaires et explications qui éclairent, comme toujours, vos choix de restauration et votre engagement de redonner à Purnon son lustre, son élégance, son originalité et sa force pour les siècles à venir. Encore bravo et merci à vous pour votre engagement pour le patrimoine français et pour la mémoire de ce siècle extraordinaire qu'a été le 18ème. Bien sûr bravo aussi aux artisans du patrimoine et aux architectes qui vous accompagnent. Merci quel plaisir de vous suivre....

2 ай бұрын

Merci pour votre merveilleux message. Vous avez articulé exactement notre vision pour la restauration du Château de Purnon.

France is very fortunate that you bought her. Not many people can afford to go through the lengths that you are.

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! We admire French architecture, history and culture. We are thrilled to be part of a team seeking to preserve and honour these things.

@flojolivet512

2 ай бұрын

May I remind you that it is done with the financial help of the fondation du patrimoine so it is in big part financed by the French people. The owners are very fortunate to have obtained this help from France.

@artnodulot1525

2 ай бұрын

@@flojolivet512 restaurer un château comme ça va engloutir une fortune .peut être dix fois ce qu ils auront comme aide .vous feriez mieux de les remercier d entretenir et restaurer le patrimoine français au lieux d étaler votre mesquinerie

@flojolivet512

2 ай бұрын

@@artnodulot1525 pour votre information, je donne régulièrement à la fondation du patrimoine et à la mission Berne pour la restauration de monuments historiques. Je suis de très près le mécénat en la matière. Et vous À part donner des leçons, que faites-vous pour les monuments historiques ?

2 ай бұрын

Hi everyone, please respect each other's views. On this KZread channel we all love French heritage and we want to preserve and restore it. We have put our life savings and all our energy into saving Chateau de Purnon. But we could not do it alone. We acknowledge the incredible support we have received from the French Government (via DRAC), the Fondation du Patrimonie and other philanthropic groups. Indeed, their support is listed at the end of every video that we post. We also honour the incredible work of our French architect and our French artisans whose skills and expertise are helping us save this incredible place. We are also thrilled that people from around the world are sharing our journey online. Best wishes to everyone!

Indeed mind-blowing skills, top-of-the-line, I could watch this all day long.

Ай бұрын

Indeed. They are amazing. We could not restore Chateau de Purnon without them!

it's stunning to see the artisans working wonders

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for acknowledging our amazing artisans - their attention to detail is incredible.

How beautiful that roof is.

2 ай бұрын

A work of art - thank you!

Good on you for restoring the chateau roof back to original.

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for following our journey.

The attention to detail, dedication and skill is phenomenal. Inspiring!

2 ай бұрын

Thank you - our project is all about heritage restoration so attention to detail is a central part!

I can't wait to see it finished its gonna look incredible.

2 ай бұрын

We're glad you're following our journey!

love all this old school trade skills. please keep bringing them. you are documenting history. cheers

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! We love celebrating the incredible skills of our artisans. Wonderful that others value this know-how also!

I would add beds of roses and lilies around the big circle, with an enormous fountain in the middle.

Truly beautiful and of the highest quality. Watching this restoration work is the perfect start to a day. Enjoy Spring! M&R

2 ай бұрын

Thanks guys! Enjoy the wonderful weather!

Extraordinary lead flashing work! Absolutely beautiful! ❤😊

2 ай бұрын

Yes, it's amazing to see the care taken on sections of the roof that would be invisible to people standing at ground level. Thanks for following our journey!

Beautiful skills that roof is implacable they have great skills

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your message. Our artisans are wonderful. We could not save Chateau de Purnon without their skill and expertise.

What wonderful craftsmen ! It’s so special seeing the progress!

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for crediting our incredible artisans.

Lovely work on the roof, restoring them

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

So beautiful to witness such mastery.

Ай бұрын

Thrilled that you're enjoying our channel.

I don't watch every single video put out by my subscriptions . . . except for you. Your videos are always beautifully photographed, short, and full of interesting details, so I never miss!

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for following our adventure.

Dankjewel voor de goede uitleg en hoe jullie weer het kasteel terug in de originele staat brengen van de 18de eeuw. En een compliment voor de vakmannen. TOP👏🏻💪🏻

2 ай бұрын

Bedankt voor het volgen van ons avontuur. En bedankt voor het erkennen van onze geweldige vakmensen.

Very detailed restoration on your extraordinary Chateau. I love it

2 ай бұрын

We're thrilled you are following our journey!

Quel savoir faire, bravo à ces artisans

2 ай бұрын

Oui, nous sommes d'accord! Merci pour votre message!

Such beautiful work…how wonderful to see these craftsmen and women 😊…Id like to see the gutter in place finally when finished xx

Ай бұрын

Thank you - we'll continue to post plenty of vision of the progress on the roof.

What an formidable aesthetic presentation, in addition to the exceptionally informative mediation, this channel gives. Love!

2 ай бұрын

We're glad you are enjoying our journey. Thank you!

Wonderful restoration!

8 сағат бұрын

Thank you!

Extraordinary, imagine how it looked from a carriage upon arrival all those years ago...

2 ай бұрын

Indeed... it must have looked amazing!

another amazing vlog - learned a lot - I hope next week there will be at least 50K subs!!

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for following our adventure!

Merci beaucoup! ❤️🙏

2 ай бұрын

Avec plaisir!

You are definitely the best.

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Realmente maravilloso! Gracias por restaurar esta joya...

2 ай бұрын

¡Gracias por tu mensaje!

Great episode! Beautiful skills on show and your production values are getting so much better!!

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

É tão bom ver artistas restaurando obras de arte. Essas mansões eram e são verdadeiras obras de arte.

Este es el contenido que deberia ser famoso

Ай бұрын

Nos alegra que estés disfrutando de nuestros vídeos. ¡Gracias!

Thank you for your precise and professional approach to this project. If ever there was an undertaking where "Hard Yakka" was required, this is most definitely it! Wishing you every success on this wonderful adventure rejuvenating beautiful Purnon.

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! We're very grateful for the support of Hard Yakka... the work here is brutal on our workwear!

Stunning!

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

beau

2 ай бұрын

Merci!

Such a big job! It's looking magnificent!

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Fabulous progress. Love your tshirt Tim!

2 ай бұрын

A little splash of Australia in far off France! Thank you!

Fantastique ! Merci.

2 ай бұрын

Merci pour votre message.

Wild flower meadows would be a low-maintenance solution to the lawns and are also great for biodiversity.

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. We have hectares of wild flower pastures but the lawns immediately around the chateau need to be maintained a little more formally. We keep bees on the estate so we are eager to preserve pollen for them with out pastures but our ornamental lawns are an important part of the chateau's aesthetic.

@reijerlincoln

Ай бұрын

@ Understood, good point.

Those craftsmen are true artisans. Just incredible to see. Purnon is definitely being reawakened. Thank you so much for sharing.

2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure - we hope you enjoy following our journey!

Another brilliant and interesting vlog.

2 ай бұрын

We're thrilled you enjoyed it!

Fascinante, extraordinario y magnífico trabajo para devolverle a esta majestuosa construcción su encanto, espectacular forma y el ecosistema natural que le rodea.

Ай бұрын

Gracias por su mensaje. Nos alegramos de que siga nuestra aventura.

I haven’t visited your neck of the woods in a bit. What a beautiful transformation and all done in the upmost professional way as deserved. I will be catching up… binging so to say. Brilliant!

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your message. Hope you enjoy feasting on our channel!

Amazing ❤

после долго зимы....😂 привет из сибири!

Ай бұрын

Правда? Добро пожаловать! Мы надеемся, что наши видео согреют вас!

@Alex_R88

Ай бұрын

@ спасибо! Травка, впрочем, уже зеленеет))

I know that you have regular feeds on your Patreon channel, thank you for allowing us to be part of your epic restoration, as the comments have indicated thank god for the tradesperson still hanging onto some of this traditional skills. Take care, be safe and God Bless 👍🙏😇🇫🇷🏰

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your menage. You're quite right - this project would be impossible without the incredible skill and expertise of our artisans.

The new roof shape is definitely an improvement, both visually and structurally. I missed part of the explanation of the zinc guttering. I heard the talk about horseshoes, but I don’t understand what they’re for? And they don’t look like gutters that I’m used to. There’s no U-shape to carry the water, how do they work? Thanks for sharing the project. The place is going to be beautiful when you’re done!

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment and interest. The horseshoe shape helps to maintain the integrity of the shape of the lead over time. Regarding the guttering - the key point was that huge zinc guttering was added at the end of the nineteenth century. This guttering changed the shape of the roof and damaged the facades. The new guttering is made of copper. It is much smaller and subtler. It does not threaten the facades. It has the appearance of conventional guttering in its form. There was a brief image of the roofers working on the copper gutters - they were handling downpipes during that segment. This new guttering has enabled the roof to be returned to its original shape. We hope that addresses your questions.

@sylvanaire

2 ай бұрын

@ Ok, that does answer the horseshoe question & I did see the copper downpipes but none of the horizontal gutters, so I wasn’t sure where they were being attached, or how they would look. I’m sure you’ll feature them in a future video when it’s all done, so thank you for your response & for all the work you’re doing on this gorgeous old chateau. 😄

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It is amazing and fascinating to watch the roof restoration. These men are amazingly talented in what they do. Such hard work but it is looking amazing! Can I ask what they are growing in the yellow fields? Thankyou for sharing your journey. I really enjoy it 😊

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment - we're thrilled you're enjoying our journey. The yellow crop is rapeseed.

Your welcome

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Because the transformation will take several years are some of the specialist workers offering trainee ships? 🇦🇺

2 ай бұрын

Several of our workers are doing training while they are working here at Purnon. They spend several days each month at school and sometimes share the photos of the training they are doing with us. We are incredibly proud of the skill and expertise of our artisans and we hope our project here at Chateau de Purnon is helping to keep these trades alive. Thank you for following our journey.

The workmanship of these people is beautiful. A delight to see!

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for recognising the skills of our incredible artisans. They are amazing!

La charpente est comme la charpente de Philibert De Lorme du XVI ème Siècles ???

2 ай бұрын

Oui, exactement. si vous souhaitez savoir pourquoi l'architecte du Château de Purnon a choisi cette méthode de construction vous pouvez regarder cette vidéo ci-dessous :kzread.info/dash/bejne/eZujj9CNpKi-pNI.html

Astounding that past generations of engineers? didn't understand the harm their renovations or updates were doing structurally. Is there a school for these artisans? They seem young and one often hears of arts dying out.

@heliedecastanet1882

2 ай бұрын

There is an institution called "les Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France". There, young artisans (they can start at 15 yo) learn from older ones. They spend several years learning and practicing, traveling through the country. This institution dates back to the Middle Ages, to the time of the cathedrals.

@maryjanekolesar8325

2 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you. What a great initiative to keep these skills alive and master skills going.

@heliedecastanet1882

2 ай бұрын

@@maryjanekolesar8325 You're welcome !

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The English pronounciation sound like prenon to me😅 the U pronouciation is muted in english so each time she pronounce the chateau name I hear prenon! For me the pronounciation it's like pure , pure non at best even tho there is no y in the intonation so instead of pyure its pure. Purnon.

Let the yard out to local famers with horses and goats to keep the grass down, placing temporary fencing. Farmers benefit, animals benefit and cost you little to nothing.

@jeanhawken4482

Ай бұрын

Really. How much running around time do you think this couple have. Put a couple of goats in your own front yard.

Too bad they didn't take the opportunity to get rid of that horrible roof...

Im sure they are the experts, but putting lead back on your roof seems like a lil bit of a bad idea. Why not aluminum or straight copper, or tin, or anything but a metal that gets into your blood and will cause a lot of problems? lolz.

goats and sheep eat grass

estate agent - well I estimate you will need 6 months to restore the chateau..... great, great, great, great grandchildren of the buyer - hey! it will almost be ready for our grandchilds birth! LOL

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