Antoni created a KZread Channel, for those who want to follow the restoration: youtube.com/@ChateaudeDampierre

Dear Antoni, maybe I have an answer for the electrics in the towers. You might consider placing a handrail - une balustrade - against the outer wall that spirals along with the stairs. It could be hollow and hold the tubes, or - if its a wooden handrail - have a recess on the invisable side. From there you would only have short distances of wiring to the lamps. For the electrics to the rooms there are probably ways to hide the wiring in or behind drainage pipes, through sealings, behind insulation ... There will no doubt be examples in other castles. Enjoy this wonderful building!

It’s heartening to see the appreciation and restoration of France’s beautiful old buildings. I do hope Antoni Calmon starts his own KZread channel so we can follow along and see life infused back into Chateau de Dampierre.

@wendyreimer2797

Жыл бұрын

Yessssssss! I really hope so, too.....would be absolutely wonderful to follow along on the journey and restoration of such an incredible property ❤️

@terrywagner1738

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I hope so also.

@katepenk3401

Жыл бұрын

YES!

@lyricsdebra

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I could help fund his restorations, bring advice and give so much joy to those who wish to follow this incredible Chateaus journey

@user-ng9gn1ck6d

Жыл бұрын

yes||||||||~~~~~please

I like how he actually knows the history of the house he is renovating and not just tearing it up

@olgaanisimova6916

Жыл бұрын

The whole point of buying such properties and going through painful and expensive of renovation is to preserve the original style. Otherwise he would have probably gone with something modern

@duckman554

Жыл бұрын

@@olgaanisimova6916 People often buy old things and "improve" them

@brendanbloomberg3283

11 ай бұрын

I don't think he knows renovation costs. This is going to cost millions.

@justjane2070

11 ай бұрын

This is a listed building. He can’t just do as he wants. He must follow certain rules.

Love his philosophy for his home. It is meant to be lived in and enjoyed not just admired. Best of luck in your restoration progress.

A beautiful chateau. Antoni is one handsome doctor!

@mitsatakkou7308

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly.....😘

@amber40494

Жыл бұрын

Young and handsome, many good years ahead!

@Dan-xx5jq

Жыл бұрын

He should have large life-size paintings of himself for the history of the house.

@claudiatapia8310

Ай бұрын

Yes, he is super handsome, and I seldom say that. Nice that he studied and doing well in all ways

Finally! A Frenchman renovating his heritage! I have been watching all kinds of nationalities snapping up and refurbishing French Chateaux and was left wondering why were French people letting this happen? Were their own people not interested in saving their heritage? Was the price higher for a French person? Were the French not interested in DIY? I just couldn’t understand it. Now this!! Wonderful! And what an absolutely fabulous place! The original little castle gateway and the truly beautifully proportioned main house. It’s going to be a blast watching this gem brought to gleaming life. One last word - that unbelievable wooden floor upstairs! WOW! No other word seems to fit! And the Germans ripped up a floor like that for firewood? I pass no judgement now but I have no words for the barbarity. Well, they must be warm enough where I hope they have landed up! Good luck, Good Doctor! This is very exciting!

@kiribati9393

Жыл бұрын

Or maybe the youtube channels are more international oriented, a lot of French people are renovating, taking care of heritage building. Your view based on what you see on internet might have a bias. There're problems with taking care of building in France ( and Europe) but good , it's not just foreigners that are taking care of it ...

@gioiapharo7433

Жыл бұрын

What I want to know why are so many families letting their Chateaus deteriorate ……. while they are disputing in court what do do with their inheritance

@butoolkhan2715

Жыл бұрын

@@gioiapharo7433 Apparently there are often multiple owners of a property and they often cannot come to an agreement, as every child, by French law, has a share. When this comes to the next generation then the next, I suppose it becomes really complicated.

@katehobbs2008

Жыл бұрын

There are lots of French people doing the châteaux, just not on TV.

@catherinequinn4457

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly I'm french myself and it is refreshing

What a fabulous new owner. Charming, charismatic and, it has to be said, very, very handsome!

Очень мотивированное видео.молодому человеку удачи и в этой реконструкции.моя любовь Франция. С приветом из Израиля!😊

It’s amazing the strength of these buildings standing for centuries. Good seeing a Frenchman restoring a piece of French history. That kitchen will be beautiful!

@TheSecretChateau

Жыл бұрын

Not if he rips out his antique fler de lis Desvres tiles it won't. He does not know their value.

@Cate7451

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSecretChateau give him a break. He will learn. It will be good

@northerngirl4666

Жыл бұрын

If you mean the blue tiles in the kitchen, he said they were from the 60s as all the original wood and floors were sold. Listen. Be kind.

@TheSecretChateau

Жыл бұрын

@@northerngirl4666 At one glance I could tell to a year what decade those Desvres tiles are from. They are famous in Normandie. My family owns one of the manufacturers and have been in production since 1852. Be kind? You know nothing. Lecture someone else if you think you know what you're talking about!

@kindlydude

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSecretChateau There is another Chateau lady who is English and her husband is (German?) if I remember correctly and she had these delft (?) type tiles or Desvres as you say, replaced by hand ...she is an artist and she either redesigned them but in the old technique or replaced them. I can't remember. But she used one of the last artisans who does this kind of work. Perhaps you are the one? Anyway she did a fine job. She had quite the artist's eye to draw beautiful floral patterns on them in the blue & white style. The Fleur de Lis is such a special symbol of pre-revolutionary France. The royals used the symbol, and the English also used it (or copied it) and I'm sure it has special meaning and spiritual significance. Many crowns of gold among the European monarchs were wrought using this motif/symbol. I hope he retains these tiles and replaces the missing ones with one of the old manufacturers like your family as well!! He can call it the Fleur de Lis Room ...& his China or Stoneware can be in blue and white also ...that used to be very common in 17th and 18th century Europe/France as well ...especially when trade with China became more common ...then European craftsmen came up with more European scenes ...but keeping the blue and white colors. It would be stunning!!! A blue & white kitchen/dining room/family-dining area!

can't believe he treated me he is an excellent doctor and very responsible congratulations on the beautiful castle.

@patriciahedrick4197

Жыл бұрын

Yea, i would like to be “treated”by this handsome doctor 🤪

@johannesschmitz6370

Жыл бұрын

@@patriciahedrick4197 Damn that's hot. I think this will serve me as my wet thought for today

Lovely Dr, can’t wait to see what he does with this beautiful chateau. The story of the Germans occupying the chateau remind me of my stay at Chateau de Bousquet in Normandy. They also occupied that chateau. I was stood at the front entry one morning while the sun was streaming across the stone facade and there etched into the stone was the word NAZI. It was only seen when the light hit it a certain angle. The owners didn’t know it was there. It’s fascinating to be in a place where there are so many layers of history. I lived in Scotland in a 350 yr old house, it took me while to see but in the foot worn stone stairs were fossils from when the east coast was an ancient lake bed.

@MYLOVEOFIRELAND2303

11 ай бұрын

Oh Wow! Amazing my friend, amazing! I'm sure your home must be just gorgeous too. Btw, IMPO, France, Scotland & Ireland, so very beautiful! All beautiful, but in their own unique ways. Almost all of Europe is beautiful, in it's own right, but the 3 mentioned above, oh yes please!

Желаю восстановить,как планируете,жить и наслаждаться,гордиться собой и историей,.Мне нравятся шато и старинные здания,буду с радостью смотреть за вашей стройкой🇰🇿💚✊🙏🙏🙏🤗

I would watch Antoni read the phone book....and I bet I'm not alone!

@vidajones593

Жыл бұрын

I'm 66 I want to ask if he needs a wife. 😂

@patriciaingledew5765

Жыл бұрын

How right you are..he is such a dish...I wish he were my doctor...oh.boy!

@petercullen9880

Жыл бұрын

Oh La la. 😂

@danielkoher1944

Жыл бұрын

🤭🤫🤭

@johnpickford4222

Жыл бұрын

Mike Lowe: Down boy, take a cold shower. But maybe he needs help with the renovation (like the British gay couple who have guests visit and work on projects in addition to the mother, father and nephew) and you could offer your services. Yes, yes, I know you want to give him a ‘hand’ but I think you’d have to get in line! But damn, those white pants look like the’re painted on!! Mon Dieu!!😅

It’s good to see a French man with taste and style restoring a lovely chateau unlike some people with very questionable taste buying chateaux with no cash and certainly no dash!

@arnicepernice8656

Жыл бұрын

Are they in Egypt atm!!!

@JanMorristheadminmaven

Жыл бұрын

@@arnicepernice8656 I think the Chatelaine of that Chateau has much better taste than many other of the owners featured on Channel 4's Chateaux DIY. The couple from Essex's Chateaux is dire. Dreadful dark flocked wallpaper and bling everywhere. Very Essex.

@cynthialambert9067

Жыл бұрын

@@arnicepernice8656 Stephanie has excellent taste and a very good understanding of what is appropriate in her chateau. I'm an architectural historian and specialize in period interiors. She is doing the best job of restoration and decoration of any other KZreadr that I know of, except for Timothy Corrigan of the U.S. and a few other owners, like Jacques Garcia, who is vastly wealthy and can do whatever he likes. Luckily, what Jacques does is appropriate. John Bourke was referring to a few others, whom I won't name - NOT to Lalande. If you think her taste is questionable, then perhaps you could more fully research period French decor. She is doing it right - especially considering that Lalande is a blank slate, having been burned in the 19th c.

@arnicepernice8656

Жыл бұрын

@@cynthialambert9067 perhaps you could note that using fake expensive ENGLISH wallpaper when you have no heat , rotting windows, rooms in much worse repair than when she bought does not make for good restoration. I have a very good appreciation of correct landscaping and interiors which is what attracted me to this channel. It’s now being ruined by frippery and her boyfriend who has absolutely no sense of style,colour , period or proper proportions. And endless very poor purchases. Filling the place with junk. With 33k a month from patron many other chateau would be heated, and decorated along with laid staff not volunteers. Using inappropriate panelling for much grander rooms ,Iwould not want your advice thank you. She did do some very creative things in the past few years now nothing. The marquis apartment is a mess, who decorates when the fires and chimney need attention. It’s dreadful management. You can tell Isabelle is very unhappy about things too. Anyway there are some who need to dream and escape and for some reason they find her chateau. It would also seem that many are now not returning .And you always come up to defend your princess. Let’s see what befalls the grand salon ,cure held up with props.

@christanne1

Жыл бұрын

@@arnicepernice8656 🤣

I love the way he said he wants a real kitchen with a real piano to cook. How quaint 😊

These buildings are so special..I am happy that a young person like you is willing to bring it back to life.

Are you kidding?! This castle comes with a handsome prince!

Mansart?!? Wow. What a national treasure. Thank you for documenting your restoration.

@richardallen144

Жыл бұрын

Mansard

@amber40494

Жыл бұрын

That was Mansart's chateau! Amazing!

All power to this man's elbow for taking on this amazingly beautiful project. What is especially wonderful is that it will be his house and not some dodgy commercial venture ! Respect and success to him and the house !

I applaud the fact a French man is restoring a château, I lived in belle France for 8 years and so many of the countries beautiful châteaux were either derelict or English owned. Its a glorious country with some of the kindest people I have ever met and of course the worlds best food and wine. Vive la France 🇫🇷. I very much look forward to seeing the recreation of the 17th century interior. It is something I used to dream of doing, its a period of French interiors that is so beautiful.

@MYLOVEOFIRELAND2303

11 ай бұрын

I fully agree with your sentiments here! I typed something very similar. Cheers

I'm very excited to about the restoration of this chateau. The fact that the two buildings represent two periods in history and the fact the main building was designed by Mansard. Antoni's philosophy that the building is a house that should be "lived in" instead of being a "museum" speaks volumes. Congrats! As an architect and historic preservationist, I hope to follow the progress, visit the property, and will be happy to assist. I'm in the USA, but I am buying a property in the south of France and plan to relocate early in 2023 (just a few months from now). Again, congrats!

@nativetexson

Жыл бұрын

@@phyllisburrell8661 I'm considering posting videos on KZread. I have a channel that I've not used, yet, but have updated info on it. Stay tuned. Thank you-

@monicagaitor6751

Жыл бұрын

@@nativetexson Yes! Don't you dare do it without us. Take us along for the journey... Lol🌼

@Cate7451

Жыл бұрын

@@monicagaitor6751 I subscribed already to this channel. Ha ha. Yes beautiful to follow.

@poodledabbert1978

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your upcoming move. France is magical. I would follow you vlog when you start the journey to restore a chateau

@annlyon.2040

Жыл бұрын

@@Cate7451 what is the name of the château ? I can’t read it on the video.

What a wonderfully charming, intelligent man! I look forward to seeing the restoration!

I have already made a comment on this video after watching it a while ago but I have to say I am really looking forward to seeing more of Antoni's , Dr. Calmon's videos, he is so down to earth and so nice. I love his Chateaux, it is beautiful. I wish him all the best. Jeff

Ну, прелесть! Начиная с входа и шикарных ажурных врат. А лепнина, а камины, а деревянные потолки, короче, работы интересной, увлеченной на годы. Что поразило. Врач. Наш бы врач и на квартиру не каждый скопил. Не то, что на покупку замка и реконструкцию. Браво! Молодчина!

I too hope Antoni starts his own You Tube Channel so we can follow along! This Chateau is enchanting and we so livable!

@nepenthe1446

Жыл бұрын

I agree. He also has a very kind and intelligent demeanor that is very calming.

For the last two years, I've watched English, Americans and Australians buy chateaux in France. Finally, some real French folks are getting in on the act, not just selling, but buying. I thought maybe the French just didn't like the old buildings and old things anymore, except as museums.

@katehobbs2008

Жыл бұрын

Judgemental! There are many many French people doing this, just not on TV. Things are still real, even if they are not on TV!

@maynardgreenhouse

Жыл бұрын

@@katehobbs2008 exactly if they watched one or two French speaking chateau owners on YT their feeds would start showing more of them. It’s just that most Americans only speak English.

@maynardgreenhouse

Жыл бұрын

This channel features mostly French chateau owners.

@jamesbaker429

Жыл бұрын

There are supposedly over 43 000 manor houses and bigger in France many for sale in all states of repair ,some with no land at all ,roofs can be patched but a big looming expense for you sad the interiors gone ,some records of interior must exist hopefully so you can insulate rooms you wish to use and decorate as period and have modern advances to your taste the exteriors are original and beautiful but inside you could paint it pink as bare masonry left by builders when panaling and floors striped out.wiould be worth it to reproduce the blue tile in the kitchen to make good all to the damage.A water turbine would be a great help to heat the Leakey rooms.

@user-ke8st8jc1v

Жыл бұрын

The French do like old buildings,they don’t have the money

Dr. Calmont, this idea may be ridiculous, but I will offer it anyway... while working on a restoration of my church, and an addition to the original structure... I was made aware that there are now paints that glow in the dark. They are primarily used, I believe, to highlight emergency exit paths that would be effective when there was no electricity. The objects painted, (aka railings, doors, walls, etc.) are visible in the dark. My idea is an adaptation of such material(s) for the circular stair. I wonder if such technology could be introduced into a basic neutral color (white? cream?) and be used to paint the walls and the stair risers, etc. so that it would look conventional in daylight; but would have an ethereal glow when darkness falls. It wold be a passive system, independent of electricity. As I say, it may be absurd... but I think it is worth considering at least as a partial solution until a more complete solution for the introduction of electric service presents itself. I hope this suggestion may help you in your noble endeavor. Sincerely, and with all best wishes.

The sheer size of the buildings is daunting! Such beautiful windows. I’m so glad it will be restored to its former glory! This young man has purchased this beautiful home & will restore it. That’s wonderful that he has the desire to do this. It’s sad that so much was sold off. I would love to see this restored. I’m going to try to see what history I can find on this residence.

So exciting to see someone who is passionate and educated about restoring a historical landmark in France. May all the stars line up for you and your family.

He is smart and speaks several languages, he is a doctor, he is elegant and tall, he has dimples when he smiles, he is gorgeous, he is French ... and he owns a château en France and can afford to keep it! 😇🙌 My oh my ❣☺

@wmomente

Жыл бұрын

He’s as gorgeous as the chateau

@ninawildr4207

Жыл бұрын

Dr Mcdreamy lmao

I am so glad you got the chateaux to rescue it and live a life full of love and happiness. Bless you.

I wish more people would do this around the world. So much history falling apart and being forgotten

It is very refreshing to see a Frenchman buying and restoring his country’s history instead of those from other countries. My hats off to you! And Love the blue kitchen tile. Living the way people did. How awesome.! Tres Bien

Символ замка - горящий факел! Всегда - горящее сердце! То есть неравнодушное ко всему : к замку и к людям. То же самое видно и в Вас. И все у Вас получится!

Комната с камином просто шик! Удачи и вдохновения на творческий ремонт.Главное не спешить, а получать удовольствие от работы.

You're gonna hear this until your ears ring. What a pleasure to see you Chateaulains, renovating and occupying these beautiful French, historic homes. These buildings are so grand ; thank you for sharing your journey with us. I'm Looking forward to seeing all the inspiring updates and secretly hoping that you don't change a thing! Wishing you and yours lots of happy years in your new home. 🏠

Great, More French have to buy, renovate and live in a chateau. When they are financial well off they could contribute and make a good life there. 🤗 Chappeau 🎩🤗

@maximhollandnederlandthene7640

Жыл бұрын

Those Germans 😅 Where was René when herr Flick and herr Gruber were messing with the castle?😅

“Restore and respect, create and image”…..lovely! This dude is super lovable!!!

For the building shown within the first 3 minutes, I think electricians would either use *corrugated wire loom tubing or pvc tubing* and attach electrical wire, plugs, switches, and lights to the face of the brickwork (electricians, correct me if I’m wrong). I enjoyed watching this video and look forward to seeing the progress on his renovations and the final results of all his work and research. He seems very knowledgeable and sincere in wanting to keep his renovations true to the original design. This looks like a beautiful property and I wish him success in all his plans.

What a lucky guy to live his dream in such a beautiful place!

Enduring buildings deserve the refurbishment and people to thrive in them. Marvelous project ! Congratulations finding this treasure to revive!

IMPO, this is so truly wonderful to see! Such rich history being brought back to new life. What an utterly superb looking castle! Just Wow! As a part French person, this is so refreshing, to see a Frenchman who bought a Chateau in his own country/homeland. This would be an ideal situation, if many more French people could reclaim & purchase many of these stunning Chateaux within their own country, as these Chateaux were built in France & belong to France & are superb, historic pieces of French history & culture. In a sense, they're a living & historic gift, to the peoples of France. Living gems to each ensuing/new French generation. Thank you Dr, for sharing your personal journey with us. I wish you every success in restoring/renovating your new home/Chateau. May you & your nearest & dearest enjoy & share in many happy days ahead there & may many new & wonderful memories be created to be cherished, remembered & handed down through the generations.

I love how he is restoring it to what it was and also is recycling all material. That will give it a Marie authentic feel and look. Very cool! I love when people do this. I don’t like when they destroy the history of the building. These buildings are so unique and that’s good. I don’t like when homes all look the same. It’s boring when they are like that. This is going to be absolutely beautiful when he is done.

I admire people who choose to renovate and live on these chateau. They are truly magnificent on their prime. It's so dreamy and nostalgic I feel like I am reincarnated on this era

I hope Antoni creates a KZread to watch his restoration. Fantastic Chateau / Castle

Antoni, you make English sound far more elegant than I thought it could. Your home is beautiful. I look forward to seeing you restore it to the glory and destiny for which it was created. It's wonderful to hear the love you have for this piece of history. May you and your family and friends have many long years of joy in your new home.

@gingerspain423

Жыл бұрын

That was really nicely written! With such lovely things to say! 🙂🙏🏻⭐🇨🇦✌

Absolutely charming gentleman with a warm and interesting story of his restoration. It is a very beautiful chateau. More in the future I hope.

The most important thing to do first is replace the roof ! That way, if you ran out of money ...the rest of the chateau is protected. Also wait before you replace the black and white marble tiles. They seem to be well done and they add interest to the vast whiteness of the stone. There are so MANY things to do ...and you may grow fond of them. Unless your budget is vast that is and you are determined to have it look exactly the way it did in the beginning. Black and white tiles look good with potted palms and ferns. Beautiful large antique Chinese urns would be nice ...by placing plastic water catchers with tall lips at the bottom and keep the plants in their original pots and put Spanish moss over the top to hide any unsightly plastic ...that's what I do. Just don't over-water, and your urns will be protected. Also ...keep the antique blue and white Fleur de Lis tiles!!! Their significance to French history can not be overstated! Wasn't that also a symbol of Joan of Arc?

@kindlydude

Жыл бұрын

There is another Chateau lady who is English and her husband is (German?) if I remember correctly and she had these delft (?) type tiles or Desvres as you say, replaced by hand ...she is an artist and she either redesigned them but in the old technique or replaced them. I can't remember. But she used one of the last artisans who does this kind of work. Perhaps you are the one? Anyway she did a fine job. She had quite the artist's eye to draw beautiful floral patterns on them in the blue & white style. The Fleur de Lis is such a special symbol of pre-revolutionary France. The royals used the symbol, and the English also used it (or copied it) and I'm sure it has special meaning and spiritual significance. Many crowns of gold among the European monarchs were wrought using this motif/symbol. I hope he retains these tiles and replaces the missing ones with one of the old manufacturers like your family as well!! He can call it the Fleur de Lis Room ...& his China or Stoneware can be in blue and white also ...that used to be very common in 17th and 18th century Europe/France as well ...especially when trade with China became more common ...then European craftsmen came up with more European scenes ...but keeping the blue and white colors. It would be stunning!!! A blue & white kitchen/dining room/family-dining area! (my comment to an artisan manufacturer of these antique tiles who is still in business ...down below)

@MYLOVEOFIRELAND2303

11 ай бұрын

@@kindlydude Oh Wow! I'm impressed by your words, by your fine eye to detail & your wise advice here. You can decorate my home any day! hehe

@MYLOVEOFIRELAND2303

11 ай бұрын

You're wise indeed. May I kindly ask, Are you an interior designer? You seem to know much regarding historic architecture.

The tower with the spiral staircase and fireplaces are truly amazing. The vaulted ceilings in the kitchen are to die for.

I can listen to the Accent all day. Absolutely love the front of this place. Mind you I do like all old places.

What a beautiful building! A KZread channel by Antoni would be great.

@patriciaingledew5765

Жыл бұрын

A you tube video by Antoni would be SO exciting. I'd be quite interested in watching the restoration as well. ....! !

A beautiful property! I too love the size of the chateau. Very manageable. Such a shame so much of the original beauty was sold off. Cant wait to see what you do with it Antoni! Being able to remove the ceiling upstairs to expose the original beams is so exciting!

Such an Beautiful castle, so antique and middle aged!! There is a lot to be done, but it will be all worthy!!!!! Chapeau to the French Doctor...he bought himself an nice Antique Home!! God Bless him and his Beloved Ones! All Good Things Coming him/their way!!!🤗🤗🤗🤗🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌼🌼🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🤗🤗🤗🤗

As an architect, I truly appreciate the craftsmanship! Good luck with your restoration !

@user-gj5sm9fc8o

11 ай бұрын

The holes seem small for birds are you speaking homing pigeons. Interesting

@quikscot1528

9 ай бұрын

I agree. However I suspect perhaps the holes were anchors for rods on which the birds could perch for resting and sleeping.

What a beautiful Chateau…I hope you are going to have weekly vlogs as you restore your Chateau. There are about seven that I follow and I love seeing how they bring them “back to life”. There are a few that I may not like how they restored or decorated them and I literal lyrics say, “No, please don’t paint over that beautiful wood”. So happy you are going to restore yours to the Original style. That staircase is the best I have seen to date. Oh, and the gate is stunning!

@ibosquez5238

Жыл бұрын

Which ones do follow? I have some I follow too.

@gamerhd8101

Жыл бұрын

Worst mistake of a person's life. better buy other things

@burnone716

Жыл бұрын

@@gamerhd8101 Most things in life are a waste of money, it is to each person how they'd like to waste theirs. He will not profit from doing this but the chateau will stand for longer because of it.

It might sound disrespectful to some people, but I am happy to see local people buying their own heritage to restore not some foreigner (even thought it would be my dream) The new owner sounds like very humble and appreciative. Good luck!:)

I am beyond happy to have found your channel! Finally, a true restoration. I get so frustrated with some of the other chateau channels when they change or update (eek). You have the perfect old soul to take this on and truly bring your beautiful home back to it's glory.

For the stairs, consider battery-powered motion detecting LED lighting & invest in rechargeable batteries + a solar system to recharge. Many come with a variety of adhesives that will be far less damaging to the stone than drilling into it. If they’re bright enough & come in enough fashionable colors & finishes for kitchens, closets, & hallways, you’re bound to find something that will blend tastefully with the stone walls & stairs while giving sufficient light to navigate in the dark.

I have an idea to bring the electric wires in without being obvious when you’re finished or drilling the stones. It would be a Slow process but when it’s finished it would be aesthetically pleasing post renovation. Grind into the mortar between blocks deep enough to run the wires and then remortar them INTO the wall.. do it a couple blocks at a time to maintain structural integrity. If you wanted to be Super cautious you can measure the width between blocks and install small metal bracers in with the wires on the outer edges and mortar it all in there. Again it would be a Slow process but it would be Flawless when finished. You would Also never have to worry about any varmints chewing the wires.. you’re welcome and if you have any other questions just message me.. I’m full of creative solutions.. it’s what I do.

This house is in immaculate shape!! You are quite fortunate because most castles, in France, are not in great shape. I love the front foyer.

I love it! Greetings from America. I love this chateau. The two dwellings. So fabulous. And glad to see this house is manageable -'slim' you stated. I can't wait to see your progress! Thank you for taking the time to explain things, learning new things all the time. I also watch Chateau Theil. A different property of course that needed alot of work - especially to be l'hotel. It is amazing the creative energy of the past.

I'm lost for words. Congratulations on your new home. I could only imagine living or staying in such a place as this. I hope you have many warm memories here moving forward. The architecture is stunning

@MYLOVEOFIRELAND2303

11 ай бұрын

Yes, the architecture is stunning & mind blowing indeed!

I can only imagine how beautiful this chateau was in its original state. Dr. Calmon's passion for restoring this property to its original glory is so heartfelt! Please share follow up videos on the restoration of your beautiful home. Congratulations on preserving this history piece of French architecture.

Antoni I wish you all the best of luck in your endeavors to restore your Chateau . You have acquired a very beautiful building .

I’m very surprised that both buildings are still in pretty decent shape. I think you have something here!

Хорошие доходы у французского доктора )). Когда он говорит, что холодно зимой - мне, с моими -20 в апреле 23 в Якутии становится смешно. На самом деле, приветствую увлечение товарища доктора. Если бы у меня была возможность я бы тоже купила и восстановила какой нибудь рыцарский замок. Они- моя слабость. Я бы устроила там все максимально близко к тем эпохам, в которых они создавались и добавила бы пристройку современного типа, уже для потомков - что бы через 1000 лет изучали архитектуру, строительство и дизайн 2 тысячелетий. Удачи новому хозяину замка.

I love the fact that he really wants to live in the entire house!!!! Good for you!!!! My best wishes and God’s blessings to you!!!!

What a lovely man! So great that people like you get to own a place like this! Oh, how I’d love to visit after renovation is completed! Those rooms! Those windows! And those views! 😍 Congratulations!

@WolvesinFrance

Жыл бұрын

Aude is a very nice departament.... we're in 23 surrounded by 3 chateaux 🥰🥰

What an incredible place! In English, the stairs you have are called "Spiral Staircases".The timber framing that's holds the place up is gorgeous. Just an amazing place all around Antoni. You asked for suggestion on the front house/castle for power. You might try using base boards that are hollow to run power and/or internet, it might not be period correct but I would guess something like that would be easy to blend in. With the awesome fireplace, while huge and beautiful I'd guess much of the heat from any fire will go out the chimney. You might think about putting in a wood burning stove. Something made with soapstone might be ideal as it is supposed to retain the heat from a fire then slowly release it. I've never used one but I know with the older cast iron stoves they release heat very fast so as soon as the fire is out, the heat soon leaves. Anyway, congratulations on your purchase. That place is just amazing!

@donnaleveron6511

Жыл бұрын

There are some steps that can be taken to reflect the heat outward and help to circulate it as well, with the fireplace.

This is going to be so beautiful when all the work is done. I think a lot of love will be poured into it’s renovation.

So handsome, could be a male model; but he got brains to be a doctor. I could stare at the wood ceiling all day. No way you can build that today. What a house to wake up too? It is beautiful!!

This is a stellar chateau! It is in good condition for having been restored way back in the 1950's. It has good 'bones'. The original wood floor that was not removed & sold is gorgeous! It will be awesome to see the floors & the entirety brought back to its original look.

In Britain this would have probably been acquired by English heritage or National Trust. I think it is wonderful that you are able to have this exciting opportunity. We love our old buildings here and are prepared for many inconveniences for the sake of the history and romance of such buildings. We admire that you are excited, also, to heal this building. It will need love and dedication but it will be a great legacy. Go to the university and offer a small gift of money for someone to research the history of your buildings. They may be able to also use it as a project for their educational qualification. Your building is limestone, not chalk surely, otherwise the rain would have done more damage.

I think this project would cost, energy, money, patience and a lot of love! Very nice the French Doctor bought this for his family!!!! I would suggest to renovate the must prority rooms, and than renovates every room apart! It could take years ..but that is also an pleasure to see the growth of renovating from this huge Chateau and Castle! I wish him and his family a lot of possitive energy, happiness and love in their Chateau!!! Very well done! Rome and Aachen are not build in one day!!!!!Chapeau!!!!

16:01 - Wow! Now that is a proper French Staircase! It's like a mini half of the lost Escalier des Ambassadeurs from Versailles!

Please let us know if you will be starting a KZread channel. I'd love to follow your progress. What a marvelous estate.

Antoni Calmon, has great vision for this beautiful Chateau, I hope he starts his own KZread channel so we can follow his amazing journey. Best wishes from Australia

A beautiful building that will come back to life by someone who appreciates its history and it’s future. The past matters but it will be a well loved home again for the future.

Thank you immensely for the tour of your new home, it is by far the most beautiful place I've ever seen, and everything you describe on brining it back will be incredible. I will visit the area, and I will surely love to see the place. You are an amazing human being, who appreciates the fine work of the past, and I send blessing to you and your incredible amazing new place. (THANK YOU)

Very cool that such a young man wants to renovate and do so properly (with respect to its heritage) Good Luck Keep us informed

I just saw a beautiful idea for bringing water & power into old buildings. They use polished sealed copper piping & conduit. I wish I could send a picture! It looks absolutely beautiful! ❤️🙏

Regarding running electrical wires: Consider hiding them inside a handrail that runs up the spiral staircase. For heat : Consider also using a masonry rocket mass heater construction. (Also use "permaculture" in the search.) It has practically no smoke and can use small pieces of wood. You would build masonry or cement or "mud" benches (possibly covered in tiles) which become warm and then warm the room. I believe it has also been adapted for floor heat. Also a rocket stove in the kitchen.

I admire you restores, restoring and reparations, heart warming and so interesting ❤

I love the idea of restoring an old french chateau. If I had the funds I would jump on something like this. This home will be beutiful once it is restored. I like how he knows the history of the home and architecture. Also, on a side note the man is handsome and has a pleasing voice which made this an easier watch then some of the other videos I sometimes see.

Hello from virgnia USA. What a wonderful home..so glad a Frenchman is keeping your history alive. I agree w Beth install solar and motion detecting lighting. Enjoyed your tour very much..

Merci Antoni de prendre soin de ce magnifique chateau. Il est entre de bonnes mains.

You can tell he's so Passionate about restoring the house the Right Way

The tower and the Chateau were both in excellent condition considering how old they are; just amazing! Equally amazing how clean they are. I really enjoyed the tour- although it would have been nice to see the bathrooms too- but I think this Chateau has been the only Chateau I've seen in such good condition, (so far that is). Thank you so much for the tour; I wish you all the best in renovating it.

Hi Antoni. I love that you are going to 'create and imagine' this beauty back to her original glory. I agree with other comments about some restorations do not respect the 'original' interior design. You said you have some photos. This is very fortunate and will help immensely. It is lovely to see your passion for Dampierre and her past. I look forward to further videos and hope you start your own KZread channel.

Thank you for letting us see your home. Absolutely a time capsule. A treasure!

Thank you, for showing us your beautiful Chateau Antoni !!! There is so much to do and you might be very right by saying "it might take a lifetime". I hope you start your own KZread channel and let us follow this restoration. I think I would find it very difficult to decide where I would live, in the Chateau or in the gatehouse with all the magical towers. Maybe one could be a summer and one could be a winter residence. I also can't wait to see drone footage of the estate. Antoni, I like your attitude that the Chateau is not a museum and it is for living. These large buildings need to adapt to the times we live in just like any other building, but in a respectful and conservative way. I like the idea that you will be spending a lot of time a reclamation yards and Brocantes to get the things you need to bring back the magic to this beautiful Chateau !!!

This guy has his eyes wide open and a great attitude. I really hope he succeeds.

I am entirely enthralled with the gate house. The architectural design is exquisite! I could live in this beautiful Building happily and never leave. Waiting for more videos and love from America.

What a beautiful place. You are an excellent tour guide and the camera person also did a great job. Are you going to start a KZread channel?? I would love to see how the progress and renovation is going. Thanks so much.

The chateaux in France is beautiful. I always wanted to live in France when I was in my teens, but I would move there, if I found a handsome man like this doctor. His English is great too. That's a plus. ; )

How incredibly exciting. I love older homes. You will keep us informed as you rebuild your home? It will be a long labor of love. I think it’s brilliant that you are going to take the house closer to the time it was built. Modern decor in old homes does not seem right, does it? Best of luck in the construction and I look forward to your next video 🇨🇦

I would recommend watching the Chateau Diaries and How to renovate a chateau without killing your partner. They had to deal with similar issues and came up with some creative solutions. I’m looking forward to following your journey. Thanks for the tour of this beautiful chateau 😍😘

One of the most beautiful castles I have seen for a long time and it really isn’t in that poor state like you see some in France congratulations on really the good condition and the roof looks in good condition

Ohh, how wonderful! I almost won the lottery some twenty years ago, I was so close!!! I would have bought a chateau myself in France. Unfortunately, it didn't happen. But this property is magnificent. And the young Dr. is eager to make it its best possible version. I can't wait to see. And I would love to visit when it's all done. Best of luck with the project.