Mansion ABANDONED from a Murder | African Millionaires Chateau

in todays episode we go inside an abandoned mansion where it is rumored that the last resident was murdered in the basement of the home and everything is still left inside the house today. The man was from a country in Africa and he was a very successful business man!
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[@feralLove]

I'm seriously intrigued by the vibe of this house and look forward to learning more of its history and the owner who was murdered

[@weekendwrenchers5958]

The item hanging on the wall is an old bed warmer. You would put hot coal's in it and run it between the sheets.

[@renaecrittenden5667]

I'm watching this video and your buddy said he didn't even know there were cameras back then (1916). That comment tickled me. My grandmother had her photo taken between 1910 and 1914. Most photos during that time had a brownish look to them, but good photos. I enjoyed this video; thanks for doing it.

[@ondreacounts2556]

Ikr, actually the first camera was one hundred years exactly from 1916. The very first camera was invented by a French man in 1816.

[@SoulofAlice]

I loved the part about the "Japanese", then African, wall art...lol. The subject was wearing a turban with the reins of CAMELS. BUT, he caught on. It was ironic, as I thought I heard him literally say in intro, then out go..."I'm gonna pet my camel", which I still am wondering what that even means? Maybe it was something about his camera, lol...idk!!😄

[@cynthiawoodburn977]

I just can’t get over how in Europe people abandon their homes. Even more strange is how they leave family heirlooms, photos and paper work, etc. behind. Then people don’t steal things or vandalize the homes. Why do you think that is? Thank you for sharing your explorations. I love it.

[@vjdevonmiles]

its deep in the countryside. aside from that, the real valuables have been stolen already, the rest is pretty much crap, if you manage to haul that shit to an antique dealer you might fetch about 2000 euros in total.

[@pamelaedwards6414]

It's good to see time capsules, but to just leave it to rott away, I don't think that's a good idea, I mean REALLY? Eventually,, it's going to rott AWAY from, being un- kept.

[@maximf.5537]

@@pamelaedwards6414 Either there is a lawsuit over ownership or people cannot afford fantasy property pricetags. Also probably remote and far from any place that offers work. Also, you need lots of money for the upkeep and politicians in Europe are working hard round the clock to ruin our continent so understandably the market is dead

[@missksa12]

Inheritance taxes!

[@claudial4425]

Did anyone else notice that when he pressed the button on the TV @ 13:38, the power light actually came on?

[@susanlampkin9593]

Catheters for men on dresser and the chair is called a commode in the first bedroom You ventured into. Interesting find, thank you for the tour.

[@everyhumandies]

Been finding your videos recently and decided to subscribe. Cannot thank you enough for NOT DISCLOSING locations! Numerous other top channels do that and it's maddening, especially since they don't respond when you call them out for it. As you said, places get trashed fast once they're well known, but they're especially endangered when channels with a million viewers tell them all exactly where/what they are and even how to get into them. It's grossly disrespectful...Anyway, really liking your videos and locations, and this one was great! Nice work! 👍

[@Lala-5454]

CURIOUS TO KNOW WHAT WAS IN THAT FREEZER IN THE BATHROOM..THEY MADE SURE IT WAS SEALED

[@paulettebrown8076]

Good find, enjoyed watching this. The basement was a bit odd. People always seem to collect more things than they need. Thank you for discovering this place.

[@clairefunnell8481]

Great time capsule. So much left behind. Basement is really creepy. Wish it could be saved. I have really enjoyed the France series. So many wonderful explores. Looking forward to seeing the next video.

[@judyroberds9622]

Never remove anything from an abandoned home-the spirts will follow u

[@jillfracci767]

I always think that too. Bad juju follow u home…👻👻

[@ArtisticallyArranged]

Such an interesting house! I'm from New Zealand and I think that the lady in the photograph was actually either Fijian, or Samoan, and the shell that you picked up is an Abalone, or Paua shell. 🙂

[@beatehofmann9022]

Another great Explore! A kitchen in a bathroom,thats crazy. So much things left behind.The basement was so creepy! Thank you for the video and all the best for your wife.Greetings from Germany🙂

[@ter131]

Wow! That Bird 🐦 Light is something I've never seen. Never even imagined that. Lol. That is very creative. Thanks BigBankz. Your awesome. I'm so happy you and your wife have had the opportunity to explore France.

[@mnumumnumu2646]

Yeah, with the lights coming out of its feet. I want one.

[@ondreacounts2556]

It's actually an Owl.

[@Ilovevintage77]

Thank you for Respectfully and gently sharing this with us it’s my dream to go to France someday and until then I thank you for going for us

[@elizabethramsey1161]

The thing on the wall that was a large circle with a handle is a bed warmer & the white framed small pictures u found are slides

[@ritasmith9553]

19:36 I've seen those used as popcorn poppers, but I think originally they were used to heat the sheets in the bed with coals from the fireplace. (then put it back!)

[@franwentz4820]

The round thing with long handle hanging on the wall is a bed warmer....used in colonial times in US too. Put hot coals in it & run it between the covers to warm up your bed.

[@Makeup2Lyrics]

I love this house and furniture was so beautiful 😍

[@feralLove]

Those vintage black n white photos are the best!!

[@marinaheke6200]

Hey Bigbanks that shell you picked up from the cabinet was a Paua shell from New Zealand or also called an Abalone in Australia... I'm also from NZ 🫶

[@dianejoslyn9420]

Great video..thanks! People used newspaper for lots of things in the past. Any wrapping from fragile to fish. It was used to protect the tables and floors from heavy traffic. In the garage and barn it was used as well for everything including putting it on the floor like floor dry. In many old houses when you tear out the walls you will see newspapers used as insulation. Can you imagine if a fire started? Lol. Yep newspaper could even replace toilet paper in the out houses!!!

[@diannaschmidt6545]

Hate basements too. Thank you for wearing a cross. That guys spirit is probably there. Be safe & Godspeed. 😇

[@MZ412BABY]

Eeekkkkk, yeeesssssss Big Bankz. You take us to all the GEMZ. Thankz dear.

[@lashandawells1055]

I would have to say that I am more interested in knowing more about the owners and why was he murdered seeing that he was in a wheelchair that mansion looks Little spooky but I 💕 your videos I 💕 seeing old mastion 👍💯👍

[@mysticfalls.reader]

Great video as always!! 💯 can’t wait to see more from your explores in France 🖤

[@charityluvselvis]

Did that guy say he didn't know cameras existed in 1960?? Please tell me he did not think that. 1960!!! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@kevinloving3141]

That's the American ahem "educational" for you

[@karenmilligan5597]

I thought he said 1916 so I went to the transcript in the description, it said 1915. If thats right we both heard wrong. 🙃

[@Zondre.]

he said 1916.

[@ondreacounts2556]

No he said it for the 1938 & 1916 photographs. What's crazy is from 1916 is a hundred years later from the actual date of the very first camera that was invented by a French man in 1816.

[@valerienewton908]

Slides, not Polaroid. Amazing what things have been forgotten already.

[@tammyasbury6517]

The thing on the wall looked like antique bedwarmer ,they would put coal in it and under mattress ,u can take a picture of it and Google lens it ,it translates and any photo tell u what it is ,any object like chairs ,glass,trinkets ,anything u take picture look in photos then push Google lens and it will tell you

[@mnumumnumu2646]

Hey, very interesting old home. And in my favorite place, the middle of nowhere. Thanks, m.m.

[@toxicmoldmedia]

Amazing episode. Love the production. Keep up the good work bro!

[@mercedesadler9386]

Imagine what that home looked like during her Prime time...that would be amazing to see..

[@titania145]

Newspapers used to be saved to light up fireplaces during winter. We could never have enough, even when you run out of wood inside in the middle of the night , we would roll up tight a bunch and that holds a fire for a while... Also, people would save newspapers containing information about their business or life... I am sure you could have learned a lot by reading material kept in that armoire with files The oval shell is Abalone, a delicacy 😋

[@gaylewilliamson9183]

As always love the furniture and as usual the wall paper.A very nice place 👍❤️🇺🇸

[@blueeyez3643]

Thank you for all your content. I love what you show us so fascinating

[@oliviarinaldi5963]

The thing hanging on the wall is a bed warmer. Back in the old days they would fill it with coals and put it down near your feet to keep the bed warm in those cold winter nights.

[@raynaknierim9277]

Hi Big Bankz at 19:34 that is a bed warmer. They put coals in it and then put it in the bed but Doctors found out later that the fumes from the coals were noxious and suggested that they be replaced with hot sand. My sister would heat large filet rocks on the fire and once she was ready to go to bed she would place the in the bed at the feet area under a blanket so not to burn her feet but she loved the hot rocks. Very nice place. Thanks for sharing the beautiful video!😊❤

[@jonimarchese7655]

Hey Big Bankz, I can't figure out the layout of this house or what they used the rooms for. I think the Chateau had already started to decay way before they abandoned it, it is too far advanced for 2014, the maintenance is in the thousands per month, I think they stay for as long as they can before they finally have to leave. The round pan on the wall is a bed warmer. Great video as always. Love from NY.

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

IT is really kinda CREEPY GUY'S

[@rhondahunt8080]

I’m wondering what the date is on the newspapers.

[@kennethclaar922]

1876

[@kennethclaar922]

something about a george custer getting killed by indians

[@carldavis-payne152]

23:17 Would love see blogs on your travels outside abandoned places. This one I enjoyed. Nice see people in Europe respect abandoned places and do not trash them like we do. I am a rookie explorer myself.

[@TOBYH]

CAN YOU IMAGINE IF THIS WAS LEFT UNLOCKED IN L.A? IT WOULD BE COMPLETELY DESTROYED OR HAVE 100 HOMELESS LIVING IN IT, WHAT A HOME.

[@patriotmissile3952]

It would be destroyed in 19 seconds flat in today’s LA

[@TOBYH]

@@patriotmissile3952 SO TRUE, NO ONE RESPECTS ANYONE ELSES PROPERTY NOWADAYS, IT WOULD BE COMPLETELY DESTROYED AFTER STEALING EVERYTHING. MAYBE BURNED DOWN?

[@cherylc4468]

the round thing with the handle on it is a bed warmer....in old days they filled it with coals out of the fireplace and rubbed it on theirs sheets to warm the bed before getting in the bed

[@saranoelle3927]

Loved this one. Creepy basement, wow

[@joangravel2436]

Awesome house sad story thanks

[@sharinmythoughts2510]

Freaky!! You guys are very brave!! The blood stain on the chair! That’s exactly what I thought it was the first time you passed that way. So sad!

[@shirliewitte2856]

In the bedroom you asked about the tubings medical supplies those are catheters to relieve your from the bladder the chair is a movable commode chair underneath is a bucket like that is removed both to be emptied. What looks like a pan with the exceedingly long handle is known as a bed warmer you would put hot coals in there put them under the covers between the sheets and the top covers move it back and forth to warm up the bed

[@shirliewitte2856]

Sorry that should be u r i n e from the bladder

[@dorenedaniels7493]

You know this was a beautiful home at one time thank you from Georgia

[@leeroux511]

Love watching your videos! The shell that you thought was a crab is actually the shell of an Abalone. In South Africa it is often used as an ashtray.

[@bartgarrett7710]

Definitely a Badger . The art piece that has the camel , is very cool ! ❤️

[@theresaharrison8458]

Did y'all go in the attic

[@dianewilson5516]

The shell is a Abolone shell. They often get them out of the Pacific Ocean. My mother kept some of them in her garden when I was a child.

[@bartgarrett7710]

The big pan thing on the wall ... an old bed warmer . They would put hot coals from the fire in it and put it under their blankets . Then you can slide into a warm bed ! 😉👍

[@loreneharrell2716]

The thing hanging on the wall is a bed warmer, my grandparents had one

[@kathygoetzinger]

That "oyster" shell is actually an abalone shell.

[@toocutepuppies6535]

😉

[@paulinemcallister9855]

Love 💕 the house 🏘️ take care nanapolly x Scotland 👍🌌🌹🌻🌟😊🙏🌻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌟☮️

[@gizib14]

I think he was a wealthy French trophy hunter and collector of African artifacts. Got old and died of super old age and maybe didn’t have any living relatives 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@MZ412BABY]

I'M HERE AND READY AS USUAL

[@laurabrooks7655]

That bird light fixture is hilarious!

[@nancypitsch4942]

I just watched your video and I thought you were supposed to show us something really bizarre in the foyer but to quit after you showed us the basement

[@MzJust1girl]

Hey, BigBanks! Great video. I would like to see the touristy/travel side of what you & Lakota do, from places you visit to where you stay & even where/what you eat. If you visit historical buildings that would be cool to see that through your eyes. Take Care, Be blessed & stay safe!!

[@barbarahale2961]

The long handled thing on the wall is a antique bed warmer

[@heathermurray9939]

Someone looks after the grounds as the grass cut

[@kattlady1]

This is really cool..odd that there is not more dust and cobwebs for being abandoned for so long ..

[@jessiegarcia5160]

I really 👍 like , this video Big Bankz you and your wife enjoy being over there, you and your wife make a good team really hope your wife gets better take care God Bless.

[@livingourlife9302]

The round thing hanging on the wall was a bed warmer.

[@kimberlygivens9693]

Thing hanging on the wall before the eel find was a bed warmer. Put hot coals or ashes in it then slide between sheets to warm them up for bed!😊

[@ritasmith9553]

Good one, Mr. B! Just ended up with that basement tour and now it is BEDTIME! SURE! I'll sleep good tonight! Haha! Bleach and blood stains! Have a fun rest of your trip. Didn't know about the broken leg; take it easy Lakota, and feel better soon!

[@deputyg2380]

another great video thanks man

[@BIEGAMPOWSI]

We are waiting for the films 🍀 Regards 🇵🇱

[@ritasmith9553]

Do you think that is a chamber pot by the bed at 9:02? At 10:23, likely a wardrobe of a sort. 11:32 -> trundle bed. That one smaller one slides under the main one for a guest or other use.

[@bernicegridley9573]

Why are you not showing the attic?

[@user-df4vw3il7t]

Great explore!!!!

[@shar159]

It's obvious that someone in the house was sick. It's likely the owner passed, family or whoever came took what furniture they wanted and left the rest to rot or for someone else to deal with it. While possible the owner was murdered I would doubt the story, looks more like he was very sick. Most likely elderly by pictures etc.

[@rickrussick4673]

So those tubes are catheters. They're used for many things, but primarily for people who are incontinent

[@user-df4vw3il7t]

Beautiful house❤!!!!

[@tammymarie2632]

Love your videos. I wish you would wear a mask in those houses. You never know what your breathing. Please get checked out by a doctor time to time.

[@joacatmcd]

at 17:00, you guys missed the super early home computer, like 1970's! Nice explore!

[@marilynschmidt6400]

Loving the French mansions and furniture inside. The shell you thought was an oyster is actually an Abalone or in New Zealand they're called Paua (black gold) and are delicious 😋. I so want to visit France after watching these vids 🙏

[@ondreacounts2556]

That "Bird" chandelier in the foyer is an Owl. The pan w/a lid & the long handle that's hanging on the wall that you commented on that you didn't know what it was, well, I'm going to tell you what it is. It's called a Bed Warmer. Back in the day, hot coals from the fireplace were placed inside & the lid was closed by a little lever that's at the end of the handle & they would slide it under the blankets to warm up the bed before climbing in to sleep. Most ppl kept it under there throughout the night so it helped in keeping them while they slept.

[@taraangel6221]

The thing hanging on the wall at 19:33 is a bedwarmer.

[@Joypyf]

That lawn chair definitely looked sus down here there lol

[@Lala-5454]

THE HOUSE LOOKS LIKE IT WAS A PLACE OF BUSINESS SLASH HOME AND MAID QUARTERS WITH STOVE IN BATHROOM AREA.

[@sherrycarney4924]

so the thing on the wall that looks like a skillet with a long handle......its an old time bed warmer. you would take some hot coals from the fireplace in the winter place them in the container and slide that under the covers to warm the bed before climbing in to sleep.

[@karengumke387]

Yes, the animal skin you found was a European badger. Very strange place. Thanks for sharing.

[@kimberlyshupe3519]

Ur killing me Bankz…. I need to see the attic!! And more details on the 3rd floor. Don’t toy with a girls emotions ! ;)

[@sweetsreeve]

They are small Polaroid slides, you’d have a machine and a projector screen and pictures would be enlarged to view

[@kerryharris7751]

kinda late, but, to keep bees away rub down with bounce and carry some in your pockets. we put them in mail boxes to get rid of wasps and golfers use them on the course.

[@markornelas4860]

I am amazed that things have not been stolen from these places .....?

[@snnetteachexnayder63]

Electrical wires still connected to the mansion.

[@karenmilligan5597]

The TV light came on when he mashed it on and off.

[@susanprebilsky6233]

Loved it !!! Thank you.

[@christianehemmick]

Not Polaroids but those are slides the shell isn't an oyster it's abalone shell

[@melissahoward6732]

You are really hurrying through! And lightning is not good. Sorry I’ve never complained. Sorry, I love watching you! 💃

[@davidrouleau6254]

What you found on the wall was a bed warmer in the last room before you headed to the basement

[@cherylnelson5792]

Bed warmer. You put hot coals in it and put it in the bed to prewarm it.

[@anthonychell3133]

Looks like it was sometype of housing place or multi family place

[@silviadias7791]

Looks like there maybe a squatter living there, maybe the laundry was theirs. The basement in the old days was where the fresh meat would have peen prepared for the kitchen up top, that me be the cleaning table, not a morgue table. So sad to see this magnificent work of a home, just left to decay.

[@vanesaterry1632]

I like videos of when it just shows the house …

[@karenmilligan5597]

Wow, this was a very interesting explore. Some of it did have a creepy vibe. Heck yeah I want to see some touristy things and other adventures with your wife. Is her name Lakota? Thanks ✌🏻

[@laurielasley6568]

Hi, that is a singer treadle machine. My mother had one, I sewed my finger on it. That is a bed warmer hanging on the wall. You would put hot coals in it and put it in your bed to warm you bed.