Abandoned French Mansion of an Artistic Family | Children Left Everything

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In this week's episode we take you inside of the house of the family Rousseau, the household was made up of a mother a father, and two daughters. It was a very artistic and creative family, they even had their own company that produced artworks for the local town and province. With the money they received from this, they build themselves a beautiful manor and send their children abroad to study. The children decided that they did not want to live in France anymore after they were done studying. When both parents had passed away for some weird reason the children never came back to sell the house and retrieve the items inside. Come with me on this strange and interesting adventure throughout there house!
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[@jolefse8668]

I found this video to be so sad. You have shown such respect for the artifacts that have been left behind. Thank you.

[@lauraodle5816]

I felt the same way.

[@sandypompilii6901]

Yes. Felt sadness in watching this vdeo.

[@marg233]

He always had tremendous respect that's what keeps me coming back more so very kind 👏🏻♥️

[@annettejones1300]

He , is so very kind and respectful. I do wish there was a way to find out why the remaining family just abandon every thing !! Great job as always !!

[@stephenhall6677]

Hi this is very sad. So many memories and no one seems bothered about any of it. Stephen

[@polarbear5740]

It's one thing to not want the house or even the possessions,but to not want your family photos which can never be replaced is a crying shame.

[@forestnymphconfessions3596]

I agree. I have so few family photos, they are so precious to me.

[@robertahubert9155]

I feel the same way my photos are the most precious thing to me.

[@primrosedahlia9466]

Well that might say something about the relationship those children had to their parents. They might have been abused.

[@cincoy3679]

Kids don’t care anymore. Like nothing matters.

[@BrosOfDecay]

Such a weird sight to see all those memories left behind...

[@maryclarke5242]

HI,, I LIVE IN IRELAND AND WATCH A LOT OF THESE TYPE OF VIDEOS,,YOURS .......IS BY FAR AND A WAY THE BEST. YOU HAVE SUCH BEAUTIFUL MANNERS AND A GENTLE WAY ABOUT YOU,, I AM OLD AND FEEL SAD THAT SO MANY YOUNG PEOPLE DONT HAVE MANNERS,,BUT YOU HAVE RESTORED MY FAITH IN THE YOUTH, YOU ARE A CREDIT TO YOUR FOLKS/////

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

Hi Mary, Just a little tip. Please do not write in all caps, as it on the Internet is considered shouting and actually is seen as rude. Many with dyslexia also have a lot of problems reading it, as the letters are much more difficult to distinguish. Anyways, I just thought you’d like to know... All the best from a bit further north, from Norway... Have a great week! 😊

[@blackimartinez8567]

Gosh, i learned something today about caps,🤓

[@LiviCG91]

I’m so jealous of these places I would love to go through every book and piece of paper in there just to find out more of the history. History lover 💕

[@lisaclark6977]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who loves history.

[@ms.krueger2660]

The children should be ashamed. Leaving such beautiful paintings and antiques to rot. I could never leave my parents precious objects behind. This is so sad. 😢💔 So heartbreaking.

[@BrosOfDecay]

Angry completely witcher man SO devastating

[@ricknelsonm]

@@BrosOfDecay Beautiful video as usual, it is sad to see it like this, who knows why they left it like this. You tell a story about it and with no judgement, but maybe in your heart this is very sad for you too, I understand, it would be for me also. Thank you for your great work.

[@IrishAnnie]

My son doesn’t want ANY of the heirlooms I have from the family. They just want “modern” decor. So, I will enjoy them and after I die, maybe someone else will. But, for now, they’re my treasures,

[@lorraine9242]

Ann, my sisters had the same attitude when my grandparents passed away. They just collected the coins and jewelry. I collected the custom made bookcase/cabinet circa 1890, mahogany, perfect original finish. The glass to the door was broken. They saw no value in it. I replaced the glass. And a solid brass vase stand missing the marble inserts. I restored it. A painting of my great grandfather that I found with the frame broken into pieces by age. I took it to a restorer. I keep these and many other things.

[@marg233]

All i can guess frm this, their children never returning is they w their parents money became rich, part of the well off snob, high society people, just can't b bothered, never forget your roots, you're history it's so important

[@laurawrona7961]

I believe this is a pity and a shame that so many places you visit have so many things left to ruin when there are so many people in the world that could utilize the items. It saddens my heart. I thank you for showing me so that I can see the history and the design and cultural difference. I appreciate you Leslie.

[@tamarrajames3590]

French inheritance fees are often too high for the children to pay, which is why so many large properties are left abandoned. I think the downstairs bedroom was for the maid or nanny, and the children were upstairs. In older homes there was often an informal dining room as well as a formal one. Children also often did not eat with the adults until they were in their teens, so this may explain the second, less formal dining room. The newer portions of the house were likely built on later, and had modern appliances and utilitarian surfaces...guests would never see that part of the manor. It was, and still is a beautiful home for the most part. It is sad to see it come to this. Thank you, and stay safe.🖤🇨🇦

[@jethrojackson2524]

Inheritance Fees? Good heavens! To the state? That is rather nasty. So they tax the dead right into their graves...

[@tamarrajames3590]

@@jethrojackson2524 Yes, they really do. They would rather see a beautiful manse rot and fall down than forgo inheritance fees. It is dreadful to say the least.🖤🇨🇦

[@cescille3699]

This is an amazing find! This manor is indeed beautiful, however, I could feel such a profound loneliness in this house but I could also sense that the family who lived here were once a happy family before the "sad chapter" of their lives happened. Perhaps, the grandchildren left the house the way it is because their ancestors wanted their things untouched. Most artists never liked their stuff to be touched by anyone and they are almost always melancholic. Maybe the descendants of the grandparents find it hard to go back to this place and relive bitter and sad memories. I don't know, but that's how I feel about this manor.

[@BrosOfDecay]

I felt it aswell when I went through this place 😔😔

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

I also felt very sad vibes from this house. Very sad vibes... I even felt like leaving the video to get away from the painful feeling, I even uttered it out loud, even if I’m alone. Does not surprise me even one bit when I now noticed Lesley’s reply to you, saying he felt it too... I bet he could feel it, when it can be felt so profoundly by watching the video (if you’re sensitive to that kind of thing, I guess)..,

[@nyx4081]

By everything I can tell that the couple who lived there were about my grandparents age. That would mean their children are about 60 to 70 now. Some of the pictures were their grandchildren who would be about 30 to 40 now.

[@FlowersHereGrow]

Agreed!

[@Jessiesutherland]

What a lovely home, so sad. In the folder you took out, the paper that looks like a map is actually a sewing pattern to cut out the fabric. Love you guys.

[@FlowersHereGrow]

Yes embroidery patterns, very old, I think early 1900's.

[@XenaBe25]

@@FlowersHereGrow Yes. Did you see that bed? That looked like it was hand embroidered. What I wouldn't give for a piece of furniture like that! Not sure if the person who owned the sewing machine and the patterns made it herself, or if they bought it, but it's exquisite. Somebody should write to those people and talk them into having an auction or smthg. *Somebody* should get to enjoy those beautiful things, even if the kids don't want them. It's tragic to see them rotting like that.

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

@@FlowersHereGrow - Not embroidery, sewing. Clothes patterns... 😊

[@atinemassare]

Exactly!

[@missparshin]

You guys are so young yet you show true respect for the objects, the people and the memories. I'm so glad to have come across your channel. I hope you make it very far in life and have every opportunity that you want presented to you. All the best from Canada.

[@TheWatercolourNymph]

This is so bittersweet. My heart hurts. I cannot imagine abandoning such a treasure.

[@keepingitreal215]

In all these old homes, they had the most beautiful wood furniture. Always amazed how fast a house can deteriorate. Very thorough exploration, thank you.

[@CindyBradyTooh]

That thing you thought was a radio, was... a radio! :D A very old radio, probably from the 1920's or before. That's how very old radios looked. I watched this house tour very very carefully. I think there were three generations of people that lived there. You can see stuff from the 1920's, 1930's, 1940's and so on, all the way up to fairly modern stuff, like the kid's toothbrush (18:52) in a pink tiled bathroom - that was added on, that is not original; cassette tapes, fairly modern calculator (25:41) next to a typewriter from 1940 or 1950, next to an old dip pen (25:57), which preceded fountain pens, making it 1920's or so. 1930's maximum. Yes, I believe the stuff was from three generations of people. ~Cindy! :)

[@karenmilligan5597]

Where is Jan and Marsha?

[@drpappulohot2657]

CindyBradyTooh I am impressed by your comments, thanks

[@Faffy58]

Artifacts definitely range in age. The “dip pen” (25:57) is an artist’s ink pen used for drawing or calligraphy. My 90-yr old father, an amateur cartoonist, has a large collection of them: the metal tips vary in shape to create different effects and are removable from the pen handle. I think they’re still popular and are still used by many ppl today.

[@CindyBradyTooh]

@@Faffy58 Perhaps they are used by artists now, but before they were used by common folks. First came the quill, then the dip pen, then the fountain pen, then the ball point, and that's where we are now. :) ~Cindy! :)

[@Indy__isnt_it]

Good detective work! I got caught up reading comments, need to restart

[@elizabethtorres6069]

🍃Such a beautiful home, and again the sadness of it's decaying family memories.🍃I still can't understand why are the older photographs not kept? I wish I had photographs of my grandparents and great. The owners was an attractive couple, hope they enjoyed their life to the fullest. Looks like someone went through their belongings, I hope it's family or friends and not vandals. Loved their art study, the floral bed and French style furnishings.

[@taisep.olanda8845]

Well, I don't have my grandparents anymore and their stuff is with me and I take Care of them. I'm an only child and only have my parents who are already old. I'm not married, not even in a relationship and if there's something I really worry about is to pass away and have other people Destroy their stuff, the things we ALL took years to collect and construct, things that are their Memories. Can't understand How children do not Care about their most precious stuff that money isn't able to buy.

[@BrosOfDecay]

Sorry for your loss 😔

[@lisaclark6977]

My parents and grandparents have been gone for years now. Grandma passed in 1970, there's absolutely no way I'd part with the things I have of hers, I have one of my Uncle's medic kits used in the battle fields during WWII, everything I have of family I will pass on to my children and grandchildren. Sadly the grandchildren care more than my children do. I've taught them there's things in life no amount of money can buy. I remember watching her sit hand sewing quilts using the Martha White cloth flour bag's, lol. She could make such amazing things.

[@victoriajones7651]

I'm an only child, parents already long passed. No kids. My things and my parents were collectors, I dont know what?

[@nanzins9439]

My imagination goes wild, imagining the woman of the home moving about in the dining room, preparing for dinner....

[@laraegodwin6008]

It could be the man preparing the dinner.

[@steph999]

Hi Lesley, many thanks! These 'windows' we have into people's past lives are most interesting. I just adore the French Manoirs. Each manoir, each room, each family with their stories. It's just very sad that the children didn't return to take the family belongings. Maybe there are French laws about inheritance that we are unaware of - taxes etc., but these people had a lot of money! Thanks a million for your generosity in sharing this story with me. Greetings from Spain.😊🙋‍♀️

[@_Sublime_]

WHY DO PEOPLE LEAVE THIS STUFF: Inheritance tax is the reason why many people are forced to abandon their parents (family) homes. The rules are very strict, especially if you no longer live in the country: Brothers and sisters are taxed at the rate of 35% for sums up to €24,430, and thereafter at the rate of 45%, after allowance of €15,932. Others inheritors are taxed at the rate of either 55% or 60% (after any allowances) depending on their relationship (if any) to deceased. Thus, many many homes are not claimed nor are the contents collected because they are held hostage behind a wall of taxes that must be levied before the house (and contents) can be claimed.

[@lorraine9242]

Thanks for the info. It sounds like a bad law that results in a lot of abandoned properties!

[@sabrinafair35]

Heart breaking!

[@branbran903]

This explains a lot of these videos I watch.

[@bejoyful]

Tax laws kick people out of their homes to leave them to rot; how does this benefit any country and who votes for these politicians?

[@ashleycampbell5269]

then just sits abandoned its sad how laws do that to ppl but its true

[@Siriana65]

9:05, oh boy, this is a sewing pattern! For sewing yourself. Burda magazines have such, for clothes. *lol*

[@lebkha]

Sometimes when u live for long time abroad you lose interest in what you have left back in home country; it's sad that even personal momentous were never collected by their children, I wonder if the children had bad childhood or experiences whilst living with their parents.

[@BrosOfDecay]

Maybe they didnt want to have anything of their parents anymore...

[@jacekskarzynski1309]

@@BrosOfDecay Nie to nie jest tak, ja po rodzicach też nic nie brałam bo mam dwa pokoje .. mam tylko jeden obrus którego nie używam bo nie mam takiego już stołu .. nawet nie wiem co się stało z zdjęciami ..może siostra wzięła i wyrzuciła albo spaliła czy coś ,bo nigdzie ich potem nie widziałam .. Przyszedł kto chciał to brał żeby się nie zmarnowało .. szczerze? Nawet nie wiem co w połowie tam było ...Cały rok mamę potem miałam u siebie i nie śmiałam tam iść i zabierać cokolwiek bo mi by się nic nie zmieściło ...Może i z tymi rodzinami jest podobnie? Może nie ma nawet miejsca na maszynę do szycia jak u Mnie ..?Pozdrawiam z Polski Babcia Jacka ...

[@carl4short]

"these chairs hold memories"... you have a such profound empathy & 'knowing truth'. You honor their spirits. 💜

[@shadowdancer1358]

My heart broke watching this one. I was excited to see it and then found myself sobbing at the little things left behind. The beauty of candle holders on the piano. The art work is stunning! The artistic culture alone would be an American child’s dream. Yes I can feel the memories with my eyes as well. I have so many thoughts. Maybe the added space was for servants or hired help. They obviously loved wine which France is famous for. Maybe they had wine makers among the hired help. The pictures of family are priceless. I have only a few pictures of my parents and family. My tears are running now. The dried plants are leaves that shimmer in the sun during autumn. We call them aspen trees from where I live. I have to say this, "who abandons their own childhood, their entire family and all the emotional riches it contains?" Could one of the collapsed rooms been a atrium? A house this size would certainly have one for the artistic value of light alone. It was not mentioned but did the parents pass together at the same time? Why beds made as of a morning to leave and never return? Were there cooks, house maids, gardeners and grounds keepers? Nanny’s or grand parents living with the parents? So many questions and so few answers. BROS this one for some reason broke and is still breaking my heart. 💔 However thank you for bringing it into my experience.

[@TheChobyter]

Wow can't believe this is abandoned 😳 Hopefully someone will revive this place!

[@whatadollslife]

when you showed the photo of the Grandmother holding the baby 15:11 ,the painting of the red poppies from the dining room was in the background 10:21

[@blaaaaaaarrrrr]

Good eye!

[@sandralangley2807]

Them dried flowers I remember being told as a child they was called silver pennies what a lovely things left in that home I hate seeing photos and beautiful furniture to decay sooooooo sad xxxx

[@sharong8511]

Silver pennies is a lovely name for them. I think they’re called Honesty too. That house could be so beautiful couldn’t it. Sad to see it unloved.

[@Faffy58]

Can’t remember the name of the plant they come from but we call them “silver dollars.” Still very popular - and common - in the USA.

[@sandymcgrew6420]

I used to grow them and where I grew up we called them money trees. I like "silver pennies" better!

[@rebahargrove8465]

I’ve heard them called Japanese dollar trees. Nice to hear what others have called them. 😊

[@stargazer4508]

Sometimes, memories are not always good. Beautiful place a shame no one takes care of it now.

[@ladystatesman2249]

Fell upon this channel. I am mesmerized & delighted at your tours. I was born in the wrong age 😊. Thank you for your detail & respect for the artifacts. I can’t stop watching! Thank you for sharing the stories, the structures, the love of history & life..

[@chrisbeckstrom6182]

Such a mystery this is. Even if the children didn't want anything to keep, the property could at least have been sold and cared for. When you encounter a property such as this, do you research if it is for sale or available through the local municipality? You would think that the town would prefer it to not be abandoned

[@karennilsen1359]

The children were raised in obvious wealth & selling the art business made them rich no doubt. Therefore not realizing the material items of any value or personal interest. To those who were raised without wealth realize the value & importance of personal effects.

[@anssa6163]

we’ll never know

[@ritawells6426]

4-21-2023 I am catching up on all your videos Leslie. I LOVE how you take such gentle care of there possessions, even thou they didn't seem to care about pictures that can't ever be replaced. I am so glad I found you & will keep watching.

[@maggielarkin8143]

I find this behaviour so depressing...my parents died when I was a child...I inherited nothing..but I never expected to inherit anything...we weren't well off...when I see something like this, the indifference of the children astounds me...it could be a beautiful house....I would have given anything to have inherited such a place..

[@PtolemyXVII]

Maggie Larkin it's better if you don't inherit anything. Inheriting things become a burden and you live in your parents' shadow. Also, the children might not have come back due to bad memories, or maybe they were old and ill and the parents didn't leave a will. Or the children passed away before the parents. I doubt that the children were merely indifferent

[@maggielarkin8143]

angeliqueinhollywood ...gosh !... Thanks for telling me how I should've felt after been left homeless, penniless and parentless as a child!... For a second I thought I might get to comment without someone bitchin' on me ....should've known better...and I will add entitled to indifference regarding the children...they could have sorted everything out from afar if they were old or hated their parents...this is a shocking waste in an era when so many people are struggling ....STOP making excuses for ignorance, this is only mildly forgivable if they had died without making a will...

[@lorraine9242]

You are right, Maggie. Some children are ingrates and they don't realize how lucky they are.

[@PtolemyXVII]

Lori Lenny absolutely. It’s much more preferable that children learn to become entitled adults, expecting their family to provide everything for them and become angry and bitter and jealous of others

[@marisawu3646]

Well we do not know for sure why all of this happened. Every family has stories that no one else knows of or can understand, so let’s not judge the children so quickly. Sometimes, it also has to do with debt/government laws about properties/inheritance tax which can add up to thousands and thousands of dollars/ repairment fees, not just feelings/family problems~~

[@lollietibbetts209]

I love the way you try to get the history of work whatever home you’re going to do. But even if you don’t know the history your stories makes it so interesting. You’re a humanitarian no doubt

[@BrosOfDecay]

Thank you very much and I I always try to Imagine how the people live there and the story that surrounds their life

[@ElisaEck]

Lollie, I share the exact sentiments as you nicely put in words. Bros. are great to watch.

[@kay-jayobryan7955]

11 years and not a bit of dust? I only have to leave my house for a day and I can write my name on the dust that's collected Lol

[@brendajoycewhite5747]

Yes I was gone a m I mouth and plenty of dust.

[@l.a.picasa3912]

There was definitely dust, if you were there in person you would for sure see it.

[@rhicha9736]

I don't know how you manage to find homes with so many memories filled in it and not just a barren old building like many others do...love from India🤗

[@catherinehutchinson6099]

Absolutely loved the tapestry bed, it looks like a few different families lived together in this dwelling. Lots of interesting gems especially the oriental boat and screen. Loved the wrought iron balconies outside bedroom windows. Thanks for another fantastic upload ❤️🙏👍stay safe x

[@michaelpenyard7129]

It would not be 'a few different families', Catherine. In France it is normal for generations of the same family to live together; and when a son gets engaged, the girl moves in to become part of the family. The older generation are always looked after in the same house, if the family can afford to (otherwise they go into the local 'retraite', or retirement home).

[@rosanelson1373]

I only wish c my Gramdparents house was still standing. My Father's house is still standing however, my Mother's parents house got burned down. So I only have the memories of their home on my remememberance. That's why I don't understand why the children just could leave all of their family's belongings. I also love this channel because it gives me ideas of how to decorate my own home. I love this antique furniture.

[@lindatoten6452]

The telephone was missing the rotary dial. On the phonograph, it plays Lp and 45. The arm was supposed to be put back in the holder. The child stroller was probably for Infants who were not of walking age. Today, we have Walker's. I love your video, those items brought back so many memories! Good job.

[@sandragraves1668]

Your absolutely amazing in your descriptions of what you find. It's such a revelation to what you find. Tnank you for allowing us to roam these amazing abandoned homes, and mansions. Your so respectable.

[@Lordess59]

I found this home Fantastic and yet left me with a terrible sense of sadness. Sometimes elderly people who get confused you'll see their homes also reflect their confusion with age. Someone's home forgotten until you rediscovered it. Great Job !

[@jenniferhuffman6127]

This channel is definitely one of my favorites. You explore these homes and every explore leads into a story. You are truly gifted. Thank you!!

[@YlvaBjarnson]

Hi Leslie, my son is 25 and his name is Leslie also. His grandfather's name was Leslie and his great-grandfather's name was Leslie. Thank you for these videos and thank you for your honoring these homes and not stealing or destroying things. Thank you again. USA🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸✌

[@daveyjoweaver5183]

Going into abandon houses or other structures, one can feel energies and vibrations and spirits of the past. Like in an old cemetery, it seems you pick up images and past energies. The Spirit of a family or a religion or a prison or old barn. I have felt things in old homes and other buildings. I live about 70 miles from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania where the great Civil War battle was fought. This is a place where there is much energy to be felt. I even smelled gunpowder and rotting flesh one summer night about 9:30 pm. Each for only a second or two. I feel that frequencies can exist in spite of time and frequencies are what we smell. I seem to feel things in watching you videos and form images in my mind of an old farm couple or kids playing or a family eating at the dinner table. A family doing family things. Past present and the future are all in a circle at the same time. If so then why could we not pick up a scene out of history or a baby crying or the clicking of glasses at Christmas by a warm fire. Everything is connected and I am Grateful and Thankful that you my Friends, have connected us with this family in France! Love, Light, Peace, Joy and Safe Journeys! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

You know, smelling things like that, is called «clairsentience» or something like that. I experience that now and then too, it most often really takes me by surprise! Most because it may be smells I have never even smelled in real life, but the experience is so vivid, I have no doubt that the sensation is correct. You know what I mean, no need for more detail... It is very odd and fascinating too...

[@kimberleypitts4278]

I love the art so much!! It’s so sad to me it is all just left abandoned!

[@colleenmessing1286]

I love your videos! I especially love that you are so respectful of the place and tell the histories of the people that used to live here. Amazing! Thank you

[@leannehoward3087]

What a beautiful place, and what a beautiful tribute you made to it. Lesley you are the best in this field: respectful, educated, artistic, with just a touch of humour and light-hearted fun. Please keep doing what you do. I hope we will get to see Jordy again soon as well. Your commentary with his camera work 💗 *Italian Kiss* 💗belissima!!!

[@annsmith4739]

Hi both it’s Ann what an incredible home .how can you leave all this an your children don’t care enough to even take photos,Lesley your french is getting better .Your so respectful an an amazing how you tell us an show us everything.you have a beautiful heart an a beautiful sole love you both .Stay safe love Ann uk xx

[@theresarichards9194]

That house and all the antique s are beautiful. I'd be n heaven there.

[@ongscott831]

My heart breaking for them children but would like to know what was behind the reason for the families to just up and off never to returned, the place must be so great looking when they leave there. But why did no one come back to claim it. And do the children have their own families etc etc.... so sad for the place that now no longer in use. If you know more of any history of the place, people please tell. Thank you you are doing a fab job. Xx

[@shirleycrawford7119]

L

[@MissSweeTSmarT1983]

My assumption is its in legal limbo with the family and siblings after the parents death's

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

@@shirleycrawford7119 - What do you mean by «L»? Please clarify...

[@user-gf3zm1wj7k]

Maybe some are telling thats is soo sad they left everything as it is ... but maybe there is a sad story happend at this house ... and it looks like the second one how stay in the house maybe was having depression or somthing to stay in house like that ... i feel like its somthing special for generation to come to see the house ... love it ♡

[@user-ry8dk2xw7x]

Hey Lesley. I am sitting here at the Cancer center getting my infusion of iron .... And so happy I have you with me and can watch the videos you make. I love you and appreciate you dear one

[@KirstenDSantos]

Just a thought: As a mother, I use a stroller for my older son who is almost 3 because we go on walks and sometimes just to entertain him or put him to sleep :) you mentioned about the baby stroller being for an older child so this was my thought, it’s not weird, it’s common 🌺❤️💕

[@shereerichmond4833]

I alway feel so sad seeing everything left behind.. And remember the children grew up in the house so they were teenagers there at one time..maybe thats why it looks like more than one older person lived there.. Thankyou so much Lesley..it was a great explore..i always feel like im right there with you Love you..💋

[@joannerousseau1610]

Nice mansion and beautiful paintings it is sad the children does not want any part of it

[@soulnik]

You guys are the best at what you do.

[@CarolsCurrentObsession]

At 9:11 what you are looking at is a pattern sheet, and the sketches are for embroidery. The pattern sheet contains many many patterns all stacked one on top of another, and you had to trace along the desired line pattern to get the part you need for each piece.

[@kathypayne7692]

Oh my did you notice the picture you said of probably the Grandma holding the baby was take in the pretty dining room in front of the buffet cabinet in front of the beautiful painting of the red poppy flowers. SO SAD. This was someone's life. FAMILY should at least get the photos and paintings. Really not right. Hey I agree with you furniture holds memories remember this folks and always respect your families belongings if you can. Make plans so things are handled properly after death is all I can say. This family had talent and class. Beautiful front room with lovely treasures. I can not deal with how all of this is left to fall apart. Art work should be displayed such talent not like cheap crap you get today. Again Mr. LESLIE you told us a story just love your way of expressing your emotions and respect. You are the best. Smooth soothing tone to your voice is comforting. You will make a great Dad one day your heart is pure and good I just can tell. That headboard and footboard were stunningly perfect. LOVE FROM MARYLAND USA. I could be your mother so I am going to say I am so proud of your kind way not to disturb anything so decent of you as always. Please stay safe. Blessings to you.❣

[@alfredritcher]

You and explomo are my favorite people on here .love your videos

[@Mspetuniapea]

One of my favorites!!! I love the antiques! The marble fireplaces,paintings, the tea kettles collections and on and on! So so sad! Wish someone could rescue this grand home. Would love to see this one. Great job!!!

[@jjoflower6811]

Oh my goodness!! The paintings! The beautiful furniture!The purse! The wine bottles! The china! Please let me see this place in my lifetime. Are these places for sale? You stumble across these amazing places and I just want to save them. This is your BEST video I've seen. And I've been following you since the beginning. Great job!

[@TheNotsoignorant]

Some of the most valuable items in the house are the ones you're walking on - the handmade rugs. One is a Chinese silk rug, the other an antique French Aubusson. Incredibly they have aged very well.

[@DrStrangeSpock]

The small portable record player was NOT only for playing "tiny plates" ..45 rpm records. You remove the top and place it facing the room to play and then it plays 33 rpm "long play" -LP records.

[@deborahkelly1489]

I love the respect you give the place you video. Your voice is soft and respectful, easy to listen to and your wonderment in everything you see is refreshing . You even use soft respectful music. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@nygrl6102]

Not every family is a happy family. You don't know what went on there. We can only speculate.

[@maryc.mcfall4222]

The antique furniture, flooring, rugs, china, knick knacks, books, photos here are outstanding. Hard to believe the heirs wouldn't want items linked to their childhood and precious items their parents loved. If the reason they couldn't inherit because of excessive taxes then the parents should have gifted alot before they passed. Such a shame to have the whole house and contents rot away.

[@ladylaois8184]

Absolutely beautiful home. Sad it’s just left with some beautiful bits and pieces. Precious photos to. I’m glad you show these thought provoking properties. And your so respectful thanks 🙏

[@boohenry5150]

Wonderful tour! Loved the details of the family. People may not think their life is so important, but as we can see, years after we are gone, it is quite intriguing. Such lovely art and beautiful furniture. Very enjoyable. Thank you for taking your time, so we could get a glimpse into the life of this family.

[@j.m.kittycat7575]

What a beauty so intact mostly. It's nice to see these abandoned houses not wrecked. As I said before such a shame so much has to go to waste. Ty for sharing 💓. God-bless 🙏

[@factsdontcare007]

Lovely explore. Thank you for always respecting the things left behind.

[@christyhendrick3964]

Dear Leslie, You are amazing, the places that you show us brings us right into the homes of the deceased or maybe they just abandoned them. It is hard to know. It is difficult to understand why these homes were abandoned. Keep up the great work Leslie you are so appreciated!!!!!!! Sincerely, Christy Hendrick USA

[@christyhendrick3964]

Very

[@schamblin45]

Lots of beautiful artwork and furnishings there! Amazing explore!

[@capecod50s]

This was a great explore. So much to see. You wonder why the children left everything as you said. The artwork is beautiful ... and it was amazing that he was so successful. Perhaps he had inherited wealth to start with.

[@sallya.2412]

I do enjoy when you tell the story of the people who lived there. Seeing what they may have done or collected. It's a shame that the children did not come back for the house or company. It is awesome to see things all there and not vandalized.

[@barbaramcquiddy1814]

The telephone never had a dial on it. You picked up the receiver and an operator would come on the line and ask you what number did you want? They would ring that number and connect you to them. If no one answered they would tell you there was no answer. I love what you are doing. Very respectful.

[@Lettyest1982]

You guys are awesome. When I feel stressed out at work, I play one of your videos during my lunch break and it helps me relax and enjoy the homes, you explorer. Thank you!

[@theresetaylor7207]

Every piece of furniture holds a memory. I loved the painting of the poppies and the beautiful chairs. You lovingly took us around this wonderful home filled with love and sadness

[@barbkeil-burton6894]

Hi Lesley, thanks so much to show all of us this lovely home in France! It`s a shame that the children as adults didn`t come back & take the parents things.

[@Lulu4Him]

The children may have been afraid to sleep alone in such a big house. 23:33 the purse looks like it's made out of crocodile or alligator skin. The round dried flowers are called "Silver Dollars" they grow on a tree. When you stepped out on the balcony I held my breath. If it had given way you would have fallen to your death. Be careful my friends.

[@alisiaguantera9778]

Silver dollars grow on the ground. In my mom's garden as well.

[@jamesmaynard8604]

VERY BREATHTAKING HOME THANK YOU FOR BEING SO RESPECTFUL OF THESE PEOPLE THE ART WORK IS SO BEAUTIFUL SEE YOU NEXT WEEK A FRIEND FROM KENTUCKY USA KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@lisaclark6977]

History being lost in these beautiful places. I'd like to thank you for sharing your passion for these homes. I have a great love for history and I tried to make sure my sons knew as much history as possible. Now I share it with my grandchildren. We all should cherish history, not only what is written ( mostly altered in textbooks today) in school books but our past in every way. You andyour brother have a wonderful passion and compassion for what you are doing, documenting the history no one bothers writing about but it's just as important to not let it go unknown to the world. I really like this place and the property it's on is simply beautiful. You can just imagine sitting on the balcony early of the morning before the kids get up having a cup of five in the quiet overlooking the property. The sunrise and sunsets had to be just as amazing.

[@SILVERSTREAK925]

It struck me that the parents probably passed, then maybe one of the children kept the house until they passed and grandkids raised in there who eventually whichever one of them that inherited the place most likely abandoned it. It just seems like 3 generations lived there and definitely someone enjoyed drinking their life away. Regardless of my thoughts...it was quite sad to see all abandoned like that.

[@peggan471]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful home, doors, windows, furniture and paintings just amazing love u both

[@nancycarrier7283]

Another beautiful and sad story. Your videos are so heartfelt. I love your sensitivity and respect. Always look forward to your explores.

[@2.7petabytes]

You guys find the most amazing places! Thank you for showing us what you get to explore!!

[@sassie8039]

Really fascinating ! What an amazing beautiful place. Thank you for sharing these adventures with us.You are so careful and respectful of the items and property. I find your voice really soothing and love how you take your time explaining everything you find 😍

[@yolandastec3124]

Love the history , bringing so much memories , I hold all the old things from my childhood so precious.

[@BrosOfDecay]

Thank you Yolanda!

[@helengrunow5094]

Hard to understand who would leave lovely objects/memories rotting and vandalised! but,we dont know if the children are even all alive,perhaps they are in the process of legal proceedings,no will or disinherited,maybe they are penniless or bankrupt,they could owe taxes or be in an institution? Well it was awesome to see it whatever the reason! Thankyou & Cheers!

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

Those flowers become like that when they are done flowering, you don’t even have to hang them to dry, I don’t think. They dry in place when they go in seed. They are called Lunaria, or «Silver Dollar Plant». Very neat plant! I would have loved having them, if I had a yard! 😊

[@auntjody8490]

Another beautiful video! I love this home! Thank you, again!

[@chrislee253]

These videos get me so sad and mad at the same time on how all those things those parents work so hard for those things and not one child or a family member don't care about it if anything those pictures are priceless of the family memories

[@RoxaneEllesansailes]

♥️ You're the best ♥️

[@RoxaneEllesansailes]

(At 27:06 is Lunaria annua - also called the "Money plant" because its seed pod resembles a coin purse. Also called "annual honesty". (In french is "Monnaie du pape" : (Pope's money) )

[@cherylemaes6649]

This is an amazing find thankyou Leslie and crew

[@kiamichiozarks7056]

The radio looked like a short wave radio that could be used to tune into other radio stations internationally and could possibly be used to contact ships at sea... at least that was what my dad told me. He had one when I was a child and that was a very long time ago. I noticed there was an alligator purse on the floor. You really should take an old lady like me 👵🏻 with you when you go adventure exploring to help point out and explain some of the more ancient artifacts. 😁 I’m free on weekends 😄 👋

[@sdordori7810]

Thank you to be so kind with all those personals things, your voice also traduce kindness I dont understand why so many lovely houses are abandoned with so many things inside....

[@marywalker2896]

My mother had a tree called a silver dollar tree many years ago..the dried flowers remind me of them..I use to love watching the leaves blow in the wind as a child.. they did look like shiny silver dollars ..I love the history of the owners of what u can find out .it's always so sad when children don't come back to inherit what is there's to claim but don't..makes u wonder why..did they fight, did they just no longer care, did they owe taxes that could not be paid...I always appreciate how respectful y,all are of forgotten homes and artifacts of long ago times..I grew up with many of those items..always enjoy your videos and look forward to them .

[@olgasmith3442]

You always find the most unique and beautiful places . Thank you : )

[@robertvance01]

I love your passion and enthusiasm. I suspect many of your followers are older, as I am and love your presentations. Your heart is real.

[@susanbissell6319]

Have you ever heard from any of the families of these abandoned homes? Everyone would love to know why it was left like that with no one coming to take possession of the home.

[@janenneelton6256]

love your tours from kansas city Missouri keep it up. You are very respectful of the homes you tour. I love your comments about the people that might have lived in the homes.

[@janenneelton6256]

you should talk to the home channels to put you guys on TV.itbwouldvbe a BIG HIT.

[@mariagalbova9891]

Such beatifull house. Beatifull paintings and also furniture. And you are very nice.

[@lorigagnon1385]

Another awesome video! 💕