Abandoned Millionaire's Castle: Fairy Tale or Nightmare?

[@BrokenWindowTheoryUrbex]

We just released our very first fine-art print collection! Browse it on our newly relaunched website: www.bwturbex.com In the 2021 Print Collection, we feature 12 abandoned places we explored on our travels. These limited edition prints were carefully selected together with @tobi_urbex to represent our favorite sites, and are delivered on premium paper for the best possible quality. "Limited edition prints" means once they sell out in each size, they will never be available again. We will also start working on our 2022 Urbex Calendar next!

[@benjaminheilman4198]

Hope you sell them all... not too fast though... I kind of want a couple but got to space them out.

[@BrokenWindowTheoryUrbex]

@@benjaminheilman4198 Thank you for purchasing one of the images!!! We will also send you a letter in a couple of weeks but before that you will receive your new print. Please let us know what you think about it when it arrived in Canada!

[@mohamadjefry9412]

They left everything build with they own money and gone anywhere, but the castle is incrediblely beautiful

[@mohamadjefry9412]

Luckily no one breach that place when they park they car or they are

[@karinac.3378]

Can't wait for the calendar!! I hope I can buy it in December /January ❤️well done with this video also. I wish I had a castle only for a day at least💚💚

[@margiebrown7436]

What a beautiful place. I’m glad it is going to be saved. It would be sad to see such a work of art go to ruin.

[@edi9892]

Me too. Still, I seriously don't get it that they didn't try to save the removable art, or in the last video the historical books and antique statues. I currently live in Switzerland and the Swiss were really lucky to dodge the bullet twice (both world wars) and thus have a S-ton of buildings ranging from the 12th century to today. Recently, they even discovered a painting from the 12th century in a city-building! This however brings me to the part that makes me angry: the painting had been plastered over by one of the house owners! The same is happening repeatedly in Germany and there it's even worse in that they have a nasty habit of lowering ceilings, which requires damaging the original ceiling to attach the suspended ceiling. Similarly, they got the concept of Entstuckung (removal of 3D plaster, as it was common in chateaux and buildings from the 18th and 19th century) and they even got the audacity to isolate Fachwerk (timber frame waddle and daub) to meet today's energy requirements and that causes the wall to sweat and wood to rot! In Switzerland, they seem to be a bit more careful in such matters, though they isolate those buildings as well by replacing the parts in between the timber frame, but even there, I see so many beautiful buildings left to rot and many are even half a millennia-old! Also, in the city I live, there are multiple villas from roughly 200 years ago that are abandoned and left to crumble (along with the Fachwerk in the city).

[@williampatts755]

Same here, hi Maggie how are you doing with your family I hope you’re safe from the virus?

[@ginacable5376]

@@edi9892 your comments were really informative and interesting thank y.

[@agent_ninety9]

Omg SAME. As an American, we don't take pride in our history. We tear down our statues or churches that aren't even a hundred years. It's nice to know they think differently in Europe.

[@user-sg4ov7ng4h]

@@agent_ninety9 more like wz already renovated hella buildings and restoring each one of them is a lot of money, and most of us aren't rich

[@Tigo625]

The cinematography and soundtrack management of your videos are 10/10.

[@michcansher7878]

This is it. A visual MASTERPIECE. The history, the music, the still shots, the commentary. Just absolutely stunning how you steadily took us on this adventure with you. I watch alot of Urbex and this is by far the best video. The best crew. Bravo!

[@franlooving4203]

7:15 that green! 11:22 that garden folly is a stunner. The fleur-de-lis on the floor as they first entered, OMG!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@suehunt6362]

What a GORGEOUS place! So glad to hear it isn't being abandoned anymore!

[@Sn0wButterfly]

Almost every part of this place belongs in a museum. It's such a shame to see priceless pieces of history left to rot, but I'm so glad to hear it's being renovated! This building has a lot of life in it yet.

[@diannabond9645]

I enjoy watching your episodes on abandoned homes and mansions, all the antiques and memories left behind...from Ontario Canada

[@srevero1]

Really enjoy the quality of your videos. They enable me to sort of 'time-travel,' especially when accompanied with 'bits' of history. Additionally, your respect and dedication, to these explores, are an asset, that adds to my enjoyment of your work. Be safe and thank you for sharing your experiences. Btw, exquisite video.

[@juanitaross5492]

@Learn More , you confessed me for a moment, I thought you were talking about Donald Trump.

[@Sara-vn2kz]

Everything about your videos has continually improved. The footage, the location choices, the editing, the voice over, the music. Your camera work has evolved from simply documenting (which is still important) to actual art. That part where you showed the yellow, red, and blue windows one after another? Beautiful! The reflection in the shards of a broken mirror. *chef's kiss

[@agent_ninety9]

15th century. Just unreal. Imagine this place in it's heyday?!! Soooo incredible. Thank you!

[@isacj81]

This couldnt be better: the best location and the best crew. One release better than the other!

[@abdosalem7358]

Germany?

[@abdosalem7358]

Germany?

[@lindanoble2803]

I cannot wrap my head around the fact that these magnificent buildings were all built before the days of electric saws, forklifts etc.

[@jwserge]

by the slaves

[@jwserge]

7:15 - back in the 15th century...

[@crazyhorsetrading8655]

heartening to know someone finally decided the building is worth saving. tragic it had to be left to get into this state before preservation took place. Hopefully she will regain her former glory.

[@lindamesa5122]

Seriously! If your bored and can't find anything to watch on YT , star watching these guys! You won't be sorry! I want to sit in this library for hrs and just explore!!!

[@susanemmerson]

Amazing architecture, so sad it left to deterioration. But as you say it takes millions to keep these places up to date.

[@suttercane129]

Sascha is a very Beautiful addition to your channel please keep her involved with it. Your videography is also incredible.

[@annaej6520]

The comments (!!!), the facts, the respect... All combined with a fine dose of an emotion, and a radio type voice- pleasent to listen and easy to be taken away with... Just great work! ❣️

[@shmjrosen]

Breaks my heart to see beautiful old homes neglected and decaying 😥

[@ginacable5376]

Photography is absolutely beautiful in your videos. So is the narration.

[@rainscratch]

Script and video and edit technique is first class

[@jillrich4165]

I absolutely love how this video was delivered. It was artistic and really beautiful. Other versions of urban exploration usually depress me and sometimes make me think that the explorers may not be acting with integrity with the things they find. I really enjoyed your appreciation of history and architectural beauty. Thank you!

[@terryberry1787]

I must say you are the best urbexer ever! the properties are interesting, information is quite informative, the calm soft voice of the narrator is soothing but the video is nothing less than professional perfection!!!!! you are talented for sure

[@kimb4285]

What an amazing place wow, so beautiful, and mostly intact, what a great find, it was so nice to see the photos before from 2 years ago and compare it to now. So much history in this place and what it was used for. An amazing video, thank you so much for sharing, absolutely loved the commentary all the way through. Such a nice ending too that they were starting work on the place. Be nice to be able to go back when it's all finished to see what they have done? Thank you for a fab video (UK)

[@calinbrown517]

I'm SoOoOoOoO excited to see it!🤗 I love your channel ❣️✌️❣️

[@henkduit4225]

What a beautiful castle/buiding and what a shame it is too expensive to refurbish or restore. Looks like a nice wedding place with the area and the rooms it has. How cool those "secret" corridors between the rooms for the servants. Thanks again for your great video! Love this channel a lot :)

[@AS-jx3ki]

Great cinematography and narration

[@evabaum4367]

Wunderschöne Fotos und Aufnahmen. Wie schön, wenn solche Kunst bewahrt werden kann.

[@ejcostin3070]

Thank again for another spectacular adventure!!! Your work cannot be surpassed by no other. Sending love and appreciation from the US! Stay safe.

[@tamarrajames3590]

This is an architectural delight, and it is clear that it was built with care and quality. Your visual work and editing are spectacular and the music flows perfectly with the visual narrative. I’m happy to hear it is being restored, as it has some of the most beautiful floors I have seen. Thank you for sharing the adventure.🖤🇨🇦

[@colleenelizabethshow9182]

Those stained glass windows are beautiful 😍

[@ismatjahan2546]

Till you are the best narrator without any question. Your soothing voice, excellent video , fantastic location took me to the past when this place was full of life and smile. Thank you so much to full team for this wonderful explore. Love you❤️

[@lotusdolphin]

This place was absolutely stunning! I’m so relieved to know that they’re going to try to restore it. They really have their work cut out for them. I’m new to this channel but really enjoyed this so I subscribed. I look forward to seeing more.

[@Grimmarox]

I close my eye's and try to feel like I am just sitting in the back. Just sipping some tea.

[@crystalcloud6720]

SO GLAD IT IS BEING FIXED UP!!! It is a shame to see these beautiful homes left to rot. Happy for it.

[@soukthavoneinsisienmay1188]

A good job, well done, guys! I knew it would be awesome! Always so respectful and careful. Don't stop being amazing! 😍🥰

[@BrokenWindowTheoryUrbex]

Thanks a lot! We won't stop creating. We have many cool ideas for the future! Thanks for following what we do!

[@sweetjoesph4073]

Just beautiful.Your eye is so good. I really enjoyed this.

[@chapa9410]

I love your videos as I am born before. My time 200 yrs in the past you bring tears to my eyes cheers lad god bless seeing these structures ly to waste it breaks my heart please preserve the past

[@kathykolhoff5350]

What an incredible place! The architecture is breathtaking. Once again your narration, Til, was eloquent and interesting!

[@jethrojackson2524]

Hierdie is n uitstekende program. Julle regie en fotografie is merkwaardig. Die kasteel en sy geskiedenis is so romanties en aanloklik. Ek is in n droomwereld. Baie dankie. Ek sien uit na jul volgende aflewering. Groete uit Suid Afrika.

[@MsDreambase]

Sehr interessantes und schönes Video! Liebe die Qualität vom Bild - als wäre man live dabei :)

[@catherineleigh9000]

Awesome and thank you for the before photos! And the bit of history

[@stateofdisorder1]

Wow, this is amazing and yet heartbreaking. I don’t understand how they can let it fall apart.

[@BrokenWindowTheoryUrbex]

True that, but it's great that they are restoring it now. We are curious how it will look like when they are done!

[@stateofdisorder1]

@@BrokenWindowTheoryUrbex you will definitely have to try to go back if you can and see 💜💜

[@edi9892]

You don't live in your own house, do you? Annual taxes, heating costs, costs for keeping the lawn in check, repairs every 5 years (mostly paint), and bigger repairs every 20ish years...

[@stateofdisorder1]

@@edi9892 I do own a home. But what I mean is that it should be a historical treasure for the country. The US government provides grants and help and locals should want to save it. The history of the place is immeasurable and Americans (which I am one) are too quick to tear down the old to put up new. We are losing where we came from.

[@stateofdisorder1]

@coconut grove My thoughts exactly 💜💜

[@Sunshine-kd5cg]

Waiting anxiously..love to watch ur videos..it takes us to a different world 😊

[@BrokenWindowTheoryUrbex]

Only 30 min left!

[@donaldclay158]

That was excellent explore guys . My wife and me have been fans for a couple years now. Fro louisiana, USA

[@firdausquadri3747]

Hi there, while you people capture such monuments and abundant castles. I get depressed and feel lot of pain at the criminal neglect of local government governments. I salute these wonderful people who are exploring such huge, iconic castles and properties. Wish and pray to God, the local administration renovate and give them a new life. The admin can earn huge amount of money, and let the people know what iconic buildings are these. These should be declared state property. I wish, I wish, I wish. Thank you very much you guys. May God bless you.

[@alexanderbeitinger1853]

Super episode! Fantastic music and just outstanding history commentary. Great job everyone

[@danacomstock7598]

I love that you do research about locations, unlike other similar channels. Beautiful castle!

[@Glagnars]

Loved the way you guys presented this wonderful tour. The details on those pieces just shows how art is brought to the highest quality. Great work

[@eggbirdtherooster]

Top notch video work and music selection again guys! Best urbex channel I know.. 👌🏼

[@nanocasalv1328]

So agree with you! They still the best! ✨

[@tessmason7721]

Whom ever narrates your videos has the most beautiful voice, thanks for the videos.

[@sharonsellers6247]

Another awesome video. What a amazing place. Thank you for making it possible for me to see it.

[@BrokenWindowTheoryUrbex]

You are very welcome! We are working on the next episode already. In two weeks, we will take you to a defunct industry.

[@susiegnall3971]

That place was amazing! The still shots were beautiful! I’m glad to hear there may be hope for it to be restored!

[@hereticerik]

Can't wait to see it! :)

[@Whoever68]

I love the architecture, construction and ornate details. Great photography work and commentary. 🙏

[@sunniclark6827]

Abandoned houses are so sad. I wish they could talk! Thank you for sharing!

[@cher128bx]

I just love your ability to craft such beautiful & touching narratives to your videos. The aboandoned castles and chateaus are sad tributes to an age gone by but you give them the honor and reverence they still deserve so, an enormous thank you goes out to you and your companions. So glad for the good news that this architectural gem is being rescued. It makes all of us who viewed this video enormously happy.

[@totoh82]

Wow your video is the only abandoned building site I've seen. That actually provides accurate history and a real story. So well done.

[@BrokenWindowTheoryUrbex]

Thanks a lot! We put a lot of time and effort into each production!

[@totoh82]

@@BrokenWindowTheoryUrbex I can tell!

[@kevinquist]

so sad to see such works of art, just rotting. thank you for documenting it. another estate I had never heard of.

[@marionfischer5927]

Kenne euren Kanal noch nicht so lange, bin aber jedesmal erstaunt über die eindrucksvollen Bilder und die tollen respektvollen und einfühlsamen Texte. Chapeau!

[@BrokenWindowTheoryUrbex]

Danke für das Lob! Wir haben mittlerweile fast 200 Videos. Da kannst du dich noch eine Weile austoben! Wir wünschen dir jetzt schon mal Merry UrbeXmas!

[@marionfischer5927]

@@BrokenWindowTheoryUrbex danke, euch auch, man sieht sich!

[@denisewatson5295]

What a beautiful castle 🏰. I have always loved castle's 😍❤. Take care 😍💕🙂❤♥💜

[@BrokenWindowTheoryUrbex]

Too bad they don't build places like this anymore, haha.

[@GS-xt8fu]

Thank goodness it is now being given some attention. Absolutely wonderful.

[@golden36]

Thank you ladies and gentlemen for a great video, your Channel is by far on the top of the charts, the clarity of the video’s and soundtrack and the historical facts are #1,reading the comments shows that everyone else is as impressed about your video’s as I am, please keep up the fantastic work.

[@richardreser150]

Thank you again for taking us along. Absolutely beautiful.

[@michaelbressette2599]

This place is fascinating. I am learning a lot from the images. I run a stand alone Virtual world in which I create things like Castles. These Images gives me ample idea's to make an unusual castle design. Modern exterior with Images such as what you have offered us here in this video. I take the creepiness out of it & replace it with openness & freshness. The idea of medieval times creeps me out & the violence of the time, not to mention the plots the intrigue, the gluttony & sinful nature of regal living. I am so GLAD we don't live like this today, except the top 1 percent of the top 1 percent. These people pollute the world so I am glad they lock themselves away in places like this so the rest of Society can live normal. This Castle has gorgeous appointments, I would like to tour such a place just to feel the atmosphere. I am fidgety atm just taking a virtual walk through in this vide. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@debbiemiller8168]

You have left me in real Awww. I love looking at these castles and going back into history. My dream as an American is to come there and live. I hope they never tear down these castles and will restore them to their full glory. The colors of the tiles and the windows are amazing! The minds of men back in those days are mind bungling. They took such pride in their work! it was made to stand 4-ever! So we all could learn from our history!! If we destroy Our history then history will repeat itself! Some of good some of bad!!! BUT we must learn of it always!! Thank You guys Well done 👍 🇺🇸 stay safe.

[@RichieTrashmouthTozier]

Wow,this is so neat,I really do appreciate you for taking us to these places. As always an excellent video!

[@BrokenWindowTheoryUrbex]

Thanks a ton for watching and commenting!

[@jwserge]

7:26 - its ghotic hallway with ornated fountain is magnificient

[@dogbeats4218]

Excelente trabalho, vídeo sensacional, tudo te leva a uma imersão na história. Foi uma ideia incrível compartilhar com a gente suas experiências. Abraços do Brasil 🌎🇧🇷

[@raiannyalves9904]

Brasil kkkk adoramos história

[@drew-shourd]

Me again. AMAZING video guys. To recap, I lived and worked in Hollywood, in art departments and in catering. Plus I am a movie buff and have worked in producing videos on many different positions and levels, and I am a published writer AND WITH ALL THIS PAST is how I say, these guys are pure ARTISTS, the REAL DEAL, amazing film makers who understand composition, story telling and detailed editing, brilliant, simply brilliant!!!

[@assa45547]

I am so impressed with your video..thanks a lot.. feel excited about stories like this.. can't stop thinking about people who lived once there...and the castel is magnificent..thank you much

[@GamingWithEdou]

Thx guys for this beautiful video, of this very nice castle❤️

[@BrokenWindowTheoryUrbex]

Thanks, Edou. We are happy that this place could be saved and we managed to get there in time!

[@judiwilson7]

Gorgeous place! You have to appreciate how well it was built and maintained over the years. There’s little decay and debris on the ground floor, just upstairs. The large room that has the wood floor all torn up- do you think that was vandalism, stealing the floor boards? Or renovations? It’s a great place. Gorgeous photography, as always. Love it!

[@monikameza4107]

Ein wunderschönes Schloss, wie im Märchen💞 Danke für das tolle Video😊

[@janicecopeland9083]

Amazing thank you for having me along!

[@hankiedave]

This is better than other groups exploring abandoned buildings....love how you edit your videos. New fan here

[@fredericcolombier5380]

i'm French , they are Castle , Mansions , Building , like that in different states of conservation all over the States of my country . In the South were i live , they are legion of abandonned Vigneyard castle , especially because like elsewhere those who built were very rich, but those who inherited it by the force of the years and the squandering by the multiplication of the descendants, do not generally have the means to maintain them and the French state even less . The only chateaux in good general condition are often property of France, but they are often empty like Chambord, on the other hand there is a whole bunch of buildings belonging to our country which are left to the wind and to ruin, even in the capital Paris.

[@boshramumtaz2766]

After a long time uploaded the video......really waited a long time to see ur videos......

[@MissPresley69]

Wow, I'm wondering what happened to that well🤔 Fascinating story 👍

[@ALWResearchTeam]

What an amazing Castle. Thank you for this excellent video.

[@steveporter8511]

i enjoy all of your youtube videos keep up the wonderful work stay safe and sound and health

[@BrokenWindowTheoryUrbex]

Thank you, Steve. The next video will be posted on Sunday!

[@Staboe1]

Amazing video of very beautiful castle

[@ed19742006]

Excellent show guys. Well done.

[@sharijotershin1262]

Thank you for your incredible continued work. It's fascinating as well as beautiful and always teaches me so much!

[@romaan5124]

I m from INDIA 🇮🇳 I like yr filming style the video u have taken from above n sliowly slowly u have shooted from every angle I like it as I think that i m visiting this place 👍👍👍😍😍😍😍

[@BrokenWindowTheoryUrbex]

Heya, thanks for the nice comment! When they renovated it you can probably visit it with permission. Greetings from Germany!

[@monteschiavo]

Beautiful video, beautiful place, thanks!

[@kathyrn7423]

Awesome upload as always. Keep safe. Cheers 🇨🇦❤️

[@badgerpa9]

Another great video guys. I could watch hours of the old buildings, better would be to be with you guys checking them out. I hope they do save it and do not just remove more of it then stop remodeling as so often happens. Stay safe and healthy guys!!

[@stephaniethompson4243]

Thank you so much for uploading this. What an absolutely beautiful castle!

[@josefinagarcia1684]

I can't wait to see it !!

[@pradeepkarki1048]

dear bwt sound over of the vedeo, your sentences are nicely interwoven with a featherly touch of mother nature instinct and feelings which make this world so nice I love your theory

[@TDK_ABZ]

What an enchanting castle. Great video.

[@robertmanley7556]

Another AMAZING video guys ......this is such a shame to see all this wonderful and beautiful magical castle left to rot !! So so pretty I would love if you guys could go back after a while that they have worked on it to see how it is coming along !! This was so AMAZING to see !! 👍👍

[@rachealsmith5138]

What a labyrinth! Those ceilings were especially beautiful! Wonderful place and explore!

[@egyptcat4301]

You are a wonderful storyteller with an exquisite voice! New subscriber!

[@minerva-265]

Thank you so much. :)

[@edna6745]

What a wonderful place! And an exquisite video for sure. Love it! Hope to get to visit it once the restoration process is done.

[@gunmetal2445]

Love the camera work and capture of lighting/ mood. The latter must not have been easy to do as the weather looks gloomy. The music was quite distracting though in my opinion and takes away from the atmosphere. Very interesting information about the current usage of the castle grounds and the surrounding compound building. Hopefully they put the main building to good use in the future. Its a lovely building.

[@lindaondovcsik9714]

The architecture is beautiful!!!!! I live in the U.S. and we have nothing like this or as old as this and other places I have viewed! What a waste of beauty! My heart weeps! Please tell me that someone will save it..... By the way....you are by far the best I have followed! Even your speech is calming....we are drawn in! Exquisite! I wish I could be there in person to witness these beautiful places! Is it planned to be restored? The upper part of these places usually are the first to go.... 500 yrs. old? The U.S. isn't even that old.

[@scrappyddz]

Thank you for another amazing exploration video!

[@tamieckert4548]

Hi Till, Thank you for your work on this elusive explore!Many change of hands,some purposes not real sure,But now,the Damsel in distress,has rescue!The overall flavor of architecture,interiors and furnishings are unmatched.Love the wood carvings,moldings etc...You captured perfect shots. The back history is what makes us all.So indeed past,present and futures We live and thrive by.Thanks again! Press on! The castle (Savoy?)Well good to see you had a nice group along.🤗It’s so big!