If this doesn't violate your personal comfort level, I would love to see a video about how a couple from Australia met and somehow became the owners of the largest private restoration project in France. Hollywood would call it a prequel. It must be a fascinating tale filled with incongruous twists and turns. Also in a more humorous note, I'm wondering if Felicity can remember the last time she spent a whole day without wearing work boots. Love your channel.

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for your questions. We've noted them for the Q&A.

@phensriwood2093

3 күн бұрын

Modern day work boots are very comfortable, problem I have is finding them without steel caps.

@jeannelipham2583

8 сағат бұрын

Those caps are protection for your feet. Some construction companies require their workers to wear them. Some cities require construction and other workers to do so.

Especially gratifying to see the progress on the first floor. A true challenge to create bathrooms where there were none and to have them fit so well into their 18th century setting. You’re doing marvelous work. Keep it up.

8 күн бұрын

Thanks Brett - you could just about give the tour now!

Q& A: I have enjoyed immensely seeing the restoration of the beautiful old spaces in this incredible chateau. Would you consider making a ‘behind the scenes’ video of how you and Tim live and cope with the ‘no shower’ etc situations? Your living quarters, adapting to France, have you made new friends? Hardships etc. Thank you Karen Horak from Brisbane, Queensland 🇦🇺

7 күн бұрын

Thanks Karen. We've noted your questions and we'll try and address them during the Q&A. We're thrilled you're following our journey from across the oceans!

@mark4973

7 күн бұрын

@@KarenHorak snap, I basically asked the same question, must be an Aussie thing.....lol

6 күн бұрын

All noted! Thanks for following our adventure from Down Under.

105 rooms wow! I must say what you all have accomplished thus far is amazing! Seeing the statues back in place is really great to see. Not many people would have the guts to take on such an overwhelming project but you did and that takes a lot of love and dedication ❤Shes going to be absolutely beautiful!

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for your message and following our journey!

She is a beautiful lady thankfully in very safe hands now, this gorgeous old lady will be dancing, twirling and showing off very soon she is coming alive in pure splendour she is coming alive.

8 күн бұрын

Wonderful message! Thank you!

@dawnedawe5337

8 күн бұрын

I am captivated by her elegance, glamour and beauty I hope the people and the heritage of france are doing likewise and are helping you keep this magnificent lady up together, and you are being assisted financially by some historical funding as you need it to get her back to her finest. She belongs to to you now but eventually to France

8 күн бұрын

You're quite right... we are the custodians and hope we can pass her to future generations in a better state than we found her. And yes, we are being supported generously by the French Government.

Applause to the construction restorations workers…. 👏 they work so hard, long hours and do amazing work.

2 күн бұрын

Thanks for your message and for acknowledging our extraordinary artisans. Without them, saving Chateau de Purnon would be impossible. We're thrilled you're following our journey.

Nice to see the progress internally. How exciting to finally get a shower with running water 🚿 thanks for sharing your journey. 🇦🇺

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for your message! We're getting close with the shower....

@jeanhawken4482

8 күн бұрын

The project is breathtakingly beautiful

8 күн бұрын

Thank you Jean!

Q&A: What are the long-term plans for the chateau? Looking forward to seeing the red wallpaper up!! 🤩

8 күн бұрын

We can't wait either! We've noted your question - a very popular one.

@horus8296

4 күн бұрын

I imagine you know it, but just in case, the French state can finance 30% of the restoration price _if_ you open it to the public.

Slow but surly wins the race. It's just so beautiful.

8 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Q&A: Please tell me you take the time to sit back and giggle with glee over owning such an exquisite property! It must feel like you're living in a fairytale at least once a day 😁 Somewhere in between the leaks, crumbling walls and never ending to-do lists...it must feel surreal to live there! ❤

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for your question... not sure how we'll address this one!!

@julie4636

8 күн бұрын

Q&A: Are you required to have a sprinkler system installed throughout the building? That could certainly become an aesthetic and logistical nightmare.

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for your question which we've noted for the Q&A.

So very nice to get an interior look at all the progress in the rooms. Imagine a year from now how Purnon will be then. Once the heat and water goes ON, it will change everything for you. Bravo!

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for your message. Thrilled you enjoyed the tour - we hope so!

That older blue wallpaper in that bedroom is simply beautiful, it's just gorgeous, I hope you make that whole room using that beautiful older wallpaper 💓

7 күн бұрын

We fell in love with this paper the first time we visited Purnon. We have all the panels. Some have been taken down to protect them while the external facade was restored. They will be put back as this room is restored. Thanks for your message.

Massive undertaking Brave couple …magnificent Chateau ..so much enjoy seeing your progress ❤😊

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for your message - we're thrilled you're enjoying our adventure!

Q & A what is the final plan of use for Purnon? Apart from you enjoying living there. Absolutely love your style and delivery of your vlogs. Thank you

@helend6774

8 күн бұрын

This was my question. Will you be using it as a museum or hotel or just living there. I

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for your question - we've noted it for the Q&A.

This is everything from enchanting to elegant and historical beauty combined. So happy that all your preparation work is starting to pay off! Question: I was wondering if you have any favourite rooms that you’re looking forward to being completed the most?

8 күн бұрын

Thank you Kathy. Question noted for the Q&A.

What an amazing building. It is so lucky to have such loving caretakers. Watching from Canada. 🇨🇦

Күн бұрын

Thanks for your message. We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour!

Felicity I hope that you do occasionally get to put on a pretty dress and have a lovely dinner somewhere. You are a beautiful woman, celebrate that in between the hard work (speaking as one who has worked hard and remembers some lovely dresses). It all passes!

8 күн бұрын

Thanks Kate for your very thoughtful message. While we work very hard to save Purnon we do sometimes stop and smell the roses!

ThankYou! A splendid tour and your exquisite,thoughtful, thorough plans to save this bewitching architectural wonder! Watching all of it from bucolic NW Connecticut! 👏👏👏👏⚜️👑⚜️

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful message from the Nutmeg State! Is there a bucolic part of Connecticut?!

@user-zc9jo8ks5p

7 күн бұрын

The lovely Litchfield Hills! 🤫😉

7 күн бұрын

We've just had a peek. It looks magnificent! Best wishes!

For the Q&A you have 105 rooms, could we please have a break down of what they will all be, how many bedrooms, sitting rooms etc Love the work you are doing 🇬🇧

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for your message Sarah. Question noted for the Q&A.

Securing the Roof saves all the future interior restoration. I see great things happening....🙂 Also love the product notices with pricing throughout the video...very informative. Michigan, The Great Lakes State, USA here....!

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for your message. yes, we're thrilled to support our various partners without home it would be impossible to restore this wonderful place.

Wow! Wonderful progress all around. The sculptures are so beautiful and so special. What a find!!! I love seeing the interior spaces of the chateau and can’t wait to see all the wallpapers up and the rooms finished. Beautiful choices!

4 күн бұрын

Thanks for your message Louise! We can't wait to share the next steps in the interior restoration. We appreciate your interest and support.

Wonderful!! Can't wait for Vol II of your book! Yes, y'all, there is a book!!

8 күн бұрын

Thank you!! Yes.... "Chateau Reawakening" published by Hardie Grant. If you love our KZread channel, you'll love the book.

@acadacad1

8 күн бұрын

I hoped you see the opportunity to advertise that fabulous, inexpensive book!!

8 күн бұрын

Keep going...

I absolutely love that 19 century wallpaper in the bedroom. It is beautiful. Everything else is coming together so nicely.

You’ve done an amazing job with her (Chateau Purnon). I had my doubts in the beginning when I saw the amount of restoration required. Some people restore furniture and antique cars. You chose a beautiful French chateau ❤

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for your message - we're thrilled you're enjoying our journey!

Absolutely gorgeous. So much has changed but so much more ahead. Thank you for sharing these wonderful transformations with us. You are inspirational. 🇦🇺

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful message!

So much you have done! Wishing you much success, and moments of rest and restoration of you!

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for your message - we're thrilled you're enjoying our adventure!

for not having had a shower in 4 years, you look amazingly unsmelly 🤩

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for your message. Can one 'look' unsmelly?!!

@Eirene-vw1dt

3 күн бұрын

We all wonder how those brave enough to tackle these projects handle the things the rest of us take for granted. I guess what Ariel is saying is that you always look fresh and polished on screen.

Күн бұрын

Indeed! It must be Felicity's 'joie de vivre'!!

Its nice to see what is happening to the interior. It feels like we never get to see interior renovations alot.

8 күн бұрын

We've been focussed on the exterior because there has been so much progress on the roof, facades and royal busts etc. But as work proceeds inside, we will share the progress also. Thanks for your message and for following our journey!

I’m American. And have fallen in love with our equivalent of Edwardian Era homes, warm, cozy, rich wood outlined rooms made of different types of wood to create a beautiful effect with all kinds of depth and tones: the Crafsman. The Queen Anne Victorian. But the more I watch of this channel, the more I’m open to living in a grand stone chateau with a different goût du douillet…c’est à dire, à la comfort. Pas pour les papilles gustatives, mais pour l’âme. And how incredible that you’re keeping the original tommets for the requisitioned shower in the original maid’s quarters! Matthew from California, USA. I don’t know if you’ve already covered this in a previous video. But. How did you and Tim meet? And what was it like moving from Australia all the way to rural France?

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for your questions Matthew. We've noted them for the Q&A next week. We're thrilled that your love of period homes and architecture has drawn you to our adventure.

Yesterday my saviour came and installed the hot water service to my home and I now have 200 litres of hot water available to me at the turn of the tap. My grand old lady is only 111 years old, but she has never had one installed in her before. I still have some of the original wiring here to which as you note is very dangerous.The sparkie has been and made everything safe. I applaud you in your endeavours' in bringing your lady back to life. You have lived through so many challenges and you have so many more to go before the end is nye. Living with water damage, leaking roofs, lest not forget the disgusting smell that it creates, the dirt and every other unimaginable, that first shower you have in your home will be better than any fine bottle of Champagne, enjoy and don't forget the nice fluffy robes. Best wishes from Brittany, here's to another week of renovations. 🙂

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful message. Congratulations on the milestone of the installation of your hot water system. Best wishes as your project progresses. We're thrilled that you find the time to enjoy our adventure!

Extraordinary! This would be a dream project, history, architecture, and most important, Trades. Bless you all for taking it on with grace. I feel a French envy whisper in my ear. ❤

4 күн бұрын

Thank you! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour!

@Eirene-vw1dt

3 күн бұрын

I definitely have French envy though not French city envy as Paris doesn't come across safe or comfortable.. ♥️🇨🇦

How enchanting. What a great feeling of accomplishment, and legacy that you are leaving on this world. For better understanding can you please share the cost of repairs? Not being rude, but would help understand the cost. Much love and continued success.❤❤❤ Matty from Florida USA.

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Question noted for the Q&A.

For Q&A - what are the plans for Purnon after all the renovations are complete?

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for question... noted for the Q&A.

Absolutely amazing what you doing

8 күн бұрын

Thank you!

The wallpaper is beautiful

8 күн бұрын

Thank you! The team from Farrow & Ball has created something wonderful with the motifs uncovered at the chateau.

@ckothary

7 күн бұрын

Excellent and exclusive,bravo!!!!!

Hello from down under in Perth. I am in awe of your journey to restore such a beautiful grand lady back to her youth. The video’s are a masterpiece in themselves, like strolling down a path on a bright sunny day absorbing the views with gentle licks of a breeze swirling about without a care in the world. Q. What is your plan for when the chateau is completed? E.g historical tours, retreats… etc

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for your message. This question is coming up a bit. We've noted it for the Q&A!

All of this is so amazing, and I am in awe of the effort and love ❤💞

8 күн бұрын

Thank you! We're thrilled you're enjoying our journey!

Magnificent, Bravo!!! Love the restoration work!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

8 күн бұрын

Our pleasure. We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for your message!

Q&A: what professions were you in before purchasing Purnon? Your historical and architectural knowledge is so expansive did you have past experience in renovations? Or the history of France?

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for your questions Barbara which we've noted for the Q&A.

As an aussie i appreciate the enormous task ahead of you.. nothing like this in oz, love to hear the story 😊

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for your message. We're thrilled you're following our adventure from across the oceans.

An amazing home and one of my favorite channels!❤

8 күн бұрын

Thank you! Thrilled you're enjoying our adventure!

Looking fantastic! Looking forward to seeing more videos!

8 күн бұрын

Thrilled you enjoyed it - thanks for your message!

Where do you actually live in the Chateau and what are your creature comforts? Do you even have a functioning kitchen? Living Quarters, electricity? Love your discipline, patience and creativity in honouring this beautiful building though it’s restoration. South Africa

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for your message. Questions noted for the Q&A next week.

First, congrats on all the new progress; the history books will remember you well. Also, I wanted to tell you the sounds or you and your husband's voices are so calm, cool, & authentic. I feel they add something deeply meaningful to the story of your home. I quite enjoy your videos Thank you, DA (Vancouver, WA - USA)

7 күн бұрын

Thank you for your message. We're thrilled you are enjoying each episode.

I have a couple questions I dont think you have covered before. Who owns and maintains the "Grand Allee"? Surely it needs to have work done to keep the trees from growing over it. How far away is the nearest town? How far is the nearest material suppliers? "Brico"? Thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through you as you save a precious piece of heritage. Love your videos! Stood and Cheered as I watched the busts return to the roof! Much love from Canada! - Renee

8 күн бұрын

Thanks Renee - we were cheering here too! We've noted your questions for next week's Q&A.

For q and a, what moment has been the most exciting for each of you to date, and what moments are each of you looking forward to the most?

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for your question... noted for the Q&A!

Thank you for the tour! Lots of thoughtful progress. Enjoy the time with your dad!

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for your message. We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour!

You both are doing an absolute magnificent job, Purnon could not have fallen into better hands. I cannot imagine anyone else doing it and so incredibly. My question is... does the French government help fund the restoration? Did you research what funding was available before taking on the purchase of Purnon? Also if a property is so highly historically listed and protected why would they let it fall into such disrepair? Thank you for all you are both doing and sharing your progress with all of us! D'Arcy, Toronto Canada

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for your message. We've noted your questions for the Q&A.

Thanks for sharing ❤

8 күн бұрын

Our pleasure! Thrilled you enjoyed it.

For the Q & A; Curious but not intrusive request to know more about how you chose to dedicate so much of yourselves to a monumental project of such romantic proportion There has to be a passionate story behind it all, is it for France, history? Do tell what you can share. You are an exciting humanitarian couple. And your endeavor is a gift to us all as well.❤ 🍁Qc ,Canada

6 күн бұрын

Thank you for your question... the big question 'why'!? We've noted it for the Q&A.

Do you ever stop to think that you both lived there in some capacity in past lives? To have such passion and patience for such a large project has to mean a prior connection 😊

6 күн бұрын

Who knows?! We've noted your question for the Q&A... maybe a difficult one to definitively answer!

Thank you for the tour! Absolutely stunning!! bravo to the two of you for taking on such an enormous task of reawakening her!

5 күн бұрын

Thank you for your message and for following our journey!

Wow stylish and classic choices. Love it!!

8 күн бұрын

Thrilled you enjoyed the tour.

Hello, so lovely to see updates on the bedroom and bath areas. Question: Coleen from USA. What are the ultimate intentions with Purnon once all restoration is done? Thanks

8 күн бұрын

Thanks Coleen. A very popular question - we've noted it and we'll cover this during the Q&A.

It shows how patient you both are. Wonderful, slow, careful work. And to be dry! The best thing of all. Best wishes.

7 күн бұрын

Thank you Shirley. We're thrilled you're following our adventure.

❤ wow! This is amazing

Un bonjour a vous " from Paris " ... Merveilleux chateau , et magifique vocation et courant d ame que ce projet de sa renovation ... Merci mille fois de ressusciter ce lieu historique ... Longue et heureuse vie de bonheur a vous en ces lieux atemporels , bien a vous 💜🙏

I imagine it can feel like a never ending endeavour, this tour shows us and you how far you have come. Thank you for being practical dreamers.

8 күн бұрын

Practical dreamers!! We love it! Thank you!

Thank you for the tour. Cheers-

8 күн бұрын

Thrilled you enjoyed it!

You are doing an amazing job restoring this grand Lady

7 күн бұрын

Thank you! Thrilled you're following our journey.

great video

8 күн бұрын

Thanks! Thrilled you enjoyed it.

Thank you--hard to appreciate the scope of the progress when in the middle of it--taking the time to honor & respect the original is an incredible feat & hope you enjoy a very long shower & soak in the tub soon in the gorgeous bathroom! And the small laundry near the bathrooms is a great decision for that space & liveability.

6 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comment. We're thrilled that you're following our journey.

Look forward to future updates

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for following our adventure!

A remarkable triumph Flick! Congratulations to you both, remarkable progress... yay for shower/power for you soon!

5 күн бұрын

Thank you!! Yes, it's getting close to having some of these creature comforts...

OMG I’m awed by your patience in the face of such an overwhelming (…would be to me) project. Fantastic!!!

8 күн бұрын

Thank you! We're thrilled you're enjoying our journey!

It is so great to see the before and now videos! I also love to see the layout and where these spaces are relative to the ground floor. Beautiful work so far!

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for your message. We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour.

Lovely job. Great video.

7 күн бұрын

Thrilled you enjoyed the tour!

Amazing team. Really making a difference.

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for your message. We're thrilled you're following our adventure.

Incredible works to a stunning château.

3 күн бұрын

Thank you! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the tour.

Fantastic

8 күн бұрын

Thank you - thrilled you enjoyed it!

Thank you for bringing this amazing property back to life.

7 күн бұрын

We're thrilled you're following our adventure! Thanks for your message.

All the work you have done so lovingly & carefully, you are wonderful custodians, very proud of your efforts. Truly remarkable work. Love From Australia ☺️

6 күн бұрын

Thanks Kate! We're thrilled you're following our journey from across the oceans.

Full of admiration for your dedication, patience, and hard work! And you do such a great job of presenting it on this channel. Oh, and love the F&B wallpaper collection!

6 күн бұрын

Thanks for your message. We're thrilled that you're following our journey.

I love all the Wallpapers they so stunning . The Chateau has massive big windows and high Ceiling its stunning . 😍

7 күн бұрын

We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour. Both our original wallpapers and the new Farrow & Ball papers are beautiful. Thanks for your message!

I know you’re going to be busy with everyone telling you how things should be done I wanted to mention how I saw all these bathrooms having hidden drains instead of those ugly shower trays that catch so much bacteria this way it looks & feels bigger & naturally beautiful 😻 would love to see that in your stunning castle!! Hope this note finds you & yours well!! Stephanie Santa Fe, New Mexico everyone loves my book I received from you all!!

Q&A I love listening to you both describe the work that is being undertaken and the processes involved. Have you had any previous presenting experience? You both have an effortless presenting style with no umms or errs! Bournemouth UK

what a enormous work, really emotional, thank you

7 күн бұрын

Thrilled you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for your message.

What has been the best "artifact" that you have found? You guys are great! Hannah from Normandy!

8 күн бұрын

Thanks Hannah - question noted!

Amazing work❤

7 күн бұрын

Thank you! Thrilled you enjoyed the tour.

Well done! Great work

7 күн бұрын

Thank you! Thrilled you enjoyed the tour.

every wallpaper is stunning in the chateau. what a beautiful home you have.

2 күн бұрын

Thank you. We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour.

Congratulations ❤

5 күн бұрын

Thank you!

J’espérais entendre le mot "laundry"... et il est arrivé !!! 😉Les salles de bain et de douche vont être superbes ! Quel travail ! Quelle persévérance !

2 күн бұрын

Yes - a laundry soon! We're thrilled you enjoyed the guided tour. Thank you for your message.

absolutely beautiful Chateau ! you've gotten so much done.

7 күн бұрын

Thank you! We're thrilled you're following our journey.

You did an admirable job of leading us through with just enough commentary to keep our interest. Well done.

4 күн бұрын

Thank you Beth. We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour.

Merci de nous présenter l'avancement de la restauration intérieure. Comme pour l'extérieur, votre objectif d'une restauration dans le respect du lieu, de son histoire et du grand goût français est à la hauteur de votre incroyable investissement et de votre volonté de réveiller ce très bel édifice. Vous redonnez à Purnon tout son éclat, son élégance et le raffinement si caractéristiques de ce beau style français du XVIII ème siècle. Quel plaisir et quel bonheur de vous voir à l'oeuvre sur tous les fronts, avec cette ténacité, ce bon gout et cette volonté de réussir ! Merci, merci.

7 күн бұрын

Merci! Vos merveilleux messages nous remontent toujours le moral. Nous sommes ravis que vous trouviez de la joie dans notre aventure.

First time viewer and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Huge project and love your restoration style and video editing 1st class, I’m on board for the future

3 күн бұрын

Welcome! We're thrilled you've found us and we hope you enjoy our journey.

congrats!

4 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Yaay to progress! 😁🇺🇸

6 күн бұрын

We're thrilled you're following our journey!

Thanks!

7 күн бұрын

Thank you! That's very kind!

Wonderful seeing all the progress and the wonderful decoration choices you're making, keeping and reviving the historic while incorporating the new. Truly elegant and pleasing. ❤ When the rooms are finished, will you do a mix of antiques and contemporary furniture, or try to remain period to some? Continued success!

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for your message. We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour. We've noted your question for the Q&A.

ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL! I'm in awe every time I catch up with the hard work you've being doing to bring beauty back to life. So magical and admirable too. x (Artist in Sydney ;)

17 сағат бұрын

Thanks for your message. We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour!

Very very nice. 👍🏼

2 күн бұрын

Thank you! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour.

My name is Jeanine Dallas Barker from Oregon, USA. I so love these restorations and updates !

6 күн бұрын

Thanks for your message. We're thrilled that you're following our journey.

The chateau & property will need an ‘income’ to continue her life, have you thought about how this will be possible ? Given how precious & fragile so much is ? Will it solely be outdoor only events, temporary marquees etc etc Congratulations to you both. & all of the amazing master craftspeople! Melbs Aus 🇦🇺

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for your question which we've noted for the Q&A. We're thrilled you're following our adventure from Down Under.

So so very clever layout and thinking a living house 👏🏻👏🏻💥💥back ! 💕🍀🕊️💕🍀🕊️💕🍀🕊️💕🍀🕊️💕🍀🕊️💕🍀🕊️💕🍀🕊️💕🍀🕊️

7 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the tour!

Magnificent❤

4 күн бұрын

Thank you! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour.

Thank you for another great video! I've never noticed any fire extinguishers about. I'm sure you have some in place, just wondered where they are?

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for your message - we've noted you question.

@ercando11

8 күн бұрын

Thank you! My thinking is... if it can unfortunately happen at the most famous cathedral in the world, it can happen anywhere. Best to you both!

Lovely wall papers !!

7 күн бұрын

Thanks guys!

Q&A: I’d love to know more about the roof insulation you’re using and more generally about planned “upgrades” to the traditional building systems to make the chateau more comfortable. For example , will the entire chateau be heated? New York!

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for your questions which we've noted for the Q&A.