Unbelievable Abandoned French Mansion Opened Up After a LONG Time!

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Filmed by Lesley
Edited by ES Forgotten (Danny) ‪@ES.Forgotten‬
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[@l.a.picasa3912]

Someone else probably already commented it but... the 'clock' looking thing on the wall is a barometer, it measures the barometric pressure (atmospheric pressure), or 'weight of the air'. We can feel this pressure on damp, rainy days or very hot, humid days, etc. It can effect some people's breathing, sinuses, arthritis, etc.

[@shaline2792]

Is that so?...wow, how 'bout that? that's amazing..thank you for sharing that 🦋

[@flaviodovalle2710]

I'm Flávio, I live in Brazil, and I'm a fan of the channel ..... I don't speak English, but I put it in the Portuguese subtitles to understand. I am very happy to see the respect and care you have when entering the places. Happy birthday

[@queva3062]

Ta ta bon

[@canyondiva493]

Heartbreaking to think this place and the beautiful pieces inside are being left to rot.

[@elizabethtorres6069]

OMGOSH!! 💕This is awesome! My two favorite Explorers Lesley and Maureno. Bros of Decay and Explomo, two of the best Explorers in the world.💕

[@willyegger4488]

Absolutely true! - I couldn't say it better! - They really are, and both are wonderful and very kind hearted young men. Kindest regards.

[@bevolson7619]

You two ARE THE BEST!

[@piper6541]

Me, too! These guys, Lesley, Maureno, Danny, Remon and Lesley' brother are cool guys!!!

[@SmokeyMt.]

Wonderful explore. Glad you guys got in there first. Nice seeing Maureno too. Stay safe❤

[@faithmarielake592]

It's so nice seeing 2 younger men that love Antiques and History and homes and people the way you both do! Thank you

[@forjustice7209]

Two very handsome men also ;))

[@gracielamartinez1136]

@@forjustice7209 hermoso los miro desde uruguay me encanta bendiciones cuídense

[@vickieterruso8383]

I agree, so very rare.

[@coldwindblowing]

They are beautiful inside and out!!

[@coldwindblowing]

Brazil loves Bros of Decay!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@lindahollander3588]

I think this furniture and design is more interesting than starkly modern

[@olebrgesen795]

Lesley and Maureno cooperating the result can’t be anything than something fantastic! You are very good both of you!

[@willyegger4488]

Hi Ole Borgesen, that is exactly what I thought too, when these two amazing guys are together exploring, the result is just breathtaking afterwords. - And - we could really see that in the video! - Peace and kindest regards from Switzerland.

[@olebrgesen795]

@@willyegger4488 - How luckily we both found the two groups! They are very good. And this video was just amazing! Kindly regards from me in Denmark!

[@lotusdolphin]

Absolutely! You both are experts at what you do. And admirable for the amount of respect that you give each home and each former inhabitant.

[@maggi666]

As always, you find such beautiful places! This is no exception. Such beautiful things and beautiful house just sitting there! It seemed barely dusty too. Maybe someone goes in to keep it clean, if its in probate! I love your passion. Your oos and ahhhs. I am like that in an antique shop lol. Thank you once more Lesley! 👌👌

[@DragonflyenAmber]

That large hook on the table up stairs (around 19 minute mark) looks like a device for opening upper windows that you can't reach on your own. Or perhaps for pulling down an attic access door.

[@suzannebirkholz8757]

What an epic find. Untouched, everything left, just amazing. I love how you always thank the owners for the pleasure of documenting their family homes. I always look forward to your next videos. Thanks guys, stay safe and healthy.

[@margaretraines7776]

Their called a fainting sofa ..because women wore corsets around their waist and they would get faint from not being able to breathe properly.

[@greywebs1944]

Lesley be alright then 🤣

[@queva3062]

😣🥺😅😇

[@gabrielleeden]

the antiques of a Victorian home are truly amazing, and as beautiful as any era!

[@lisaclark6977]

I can't imagine just leaving this beautiful home. The furniture and woodwork is as beautiful. It's not often we get to hear about people who were so giving to children, I think this itself is a amazing story. I'd love to live there in this home. Thank you for sharing this. Just amazing. I love old homes and I love history.

[@dindaterre8444]

'Greetings from Hongkong' The most i like from your video because i can see a lof of antique stuff with elegant vintage design,,bring back my memory about my grandma house in the past....🥰

[@sahia4]

I think some of the furniture was covered with sheets. Did you peek under the sheets to see if the covered furniture was even more magnificent than the uncovered ones?

[@jenniferkesler4766]

I think that horn that you thought was a musical instrument is actually a gun powder holder for a muzzle load gun. My grandmother collected antiques and she had one.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Yes. A powder horn.

[@Explomo]

By far the best discovery we ever did ourselves brother! Miss those days. Big times. Soon enough again 🤘🏼🔥

[@willyegger4488]

Hi Maureno, How are you doing, dear bro? - This was really an absolutely amazing explore, you did together with Lesley. Wishing you all the best, peace and kindest regards from quite cold and partially snowy Switzerland.

[@bearfog07]

Nice to see you here, Maureno! x

[@HaNguyen-jl6bi]

Vietsub please

[@corinatrian.2073]

Do nice to see you pretty young men !!!! 👍🙋🇬🇷

[@nicolettaciccone8869]

Hi guys I love to watch your videos too. 👍

[@sandytaylor8482]

I think this is my favorite ever. What if every person handled other people's property as respectfully as you guys do? Thanks for traveling and taking me to places I could never actually go!

[@lebkha]

So sad that this house doesn't get much love anymore from it's owners.

[@queva3062]

We love it but we can't have it

[@jmitterii2]

The owners are too dead to give the attention it would need. And hiers are too not interested and rich to live in bother with a cold manner house that's not enjoyable to live that constantly needs some servants hustling and fixing stuff nonstop. And they're not interested in turning their safe space into a museum where the pitchfork could find home.

[@sheribaby2]

Love love love seeing you and Maureno together in such a magnificent place. Thanks for taking me along!!

[@susanferraro897]

The leather chairs are hand tooled /embossed. The bird in the picture looks like a pheasant. Not closet but armoire for clothes. The oriental cabinet is so beautiful ! Black lacquer with mother of pearl.

[@m.theresacarozza8173]

You two are the very best. You find the best and awesome places. The history and how you respect the places. I'm glad both work together from time to time and bring each other up. That's building relationships. This mansion, the antiques and everything in it is exquisite. I don't understand why it's abandoned with things left behind. So sad.

[@christinelaurent165]

My God ! How can such magnificent house have been abandonned ??? BEAUTIFUL !

[@gloriahanes5338]

The children of the former owners who are now deceased are waiting for the estate to be settled with the French Court. The valuables are locked up so the items will not be stolen. The more children the more squabbles over who gets what and this can take years before a decision has been made.

[@emil5433]

Chociaż do kogoś ten cudny dom należy i ktoś tam będzie żył.

[@barbarayoumans1252]

If the children of the former owners are now deceased how can they be waiting for the estate to be settled by the French court???? Hard to do if you are dead.

[@onthehill3381]

@@barbarayoumans1252 Owners are deceased, not the children of the owners.

[@tammywilloughby8013]

It's so sad, how greedy people get during these times. I know I have experienced it in my own family. I don't have a lot but everything down to my socks will be divided and given to my attorney. Any one argued than they lose there part. I'm won't be here to deal with so I will do it before I part this earth.

[@JustSayGrace8]

I believe the device on the hallway table upstairs would be used to open the attic

[@joycemerrill3899]

Just a beautiful house. Strange how every thing was locked up. Beautiful antiques still inside.side. this was a great find. Stay safe. USA.

[@l.a.picasa3912]

It's actually not as strange as it may seem. Wealthy people would keep their silverware, China, etc locked up to avoid theft as they were very valuable. I work for very wealthy people and the majority have a lot of furniture that locks up like that in different rooms. Desks and jewelry cabinets...

[@corinatrian.2073]

Speachles !!!!!!

[@a.a.p3254]

Does days are long long gone. Now it's all about cheap white plastic IKEA crap. Buy it now the latest style$$$ because after pandemic it will be one the side walk. Nobody thinks about the history of furniture. Just look at the latest afternoon hip lol designer show. Cheap crap. Welcome to America

[@faithmarielake592]

You'd be surprised at how many people don't care about Antiques anymore and how many do. Some of the family members prefer to just walk away and leave it all instead of taking care & time to pack it up and move it. It's alot of work but so worth it. I collect Antiques myself but my brother doesn't.

[@faithmarielake592]

My two favorite adventure guys teaming up together and what a joy!! I'm so glad you two are friends and making these fabulous videos! This is an incredible home

[@fredasmith6362]

Love these brothers , they like the antiques .. you want to watch all the time. from Australia

[@jeremyjones5312]

This was the first time seeing the both of you together Thought you both were the same guy. 😱😂😂 blows my mind You both are great❗ Love these videos❗❗

[@surfandturfr]

It's so awesome when you find homes with everything inside still. Like you said , a time capsule ! The definitely lived a good life. Their home has such beautiful pieces in it. I could just move right in !!

[@saehtex1]

So happy to see you both together! I only watch both your channels. I wonder if the keys were actually on top of the pieces of furniture. I was so excited that the home looked cared for and their seemed to be no structural decay or mold. It almost seems that someone was watching out for the house. I don't know that they had any children. As a mother of 5 and a grandmother of 11, there should be some evidence of them like toys or pictures. There may be some distant relatives that are in litigation. I would love to see it open as a museum for the town. What a treasure.

[@bearfog07]

Wow, Lesley I'm so glad you teamed up with Maureno, you look like brothers! You sound like you are Dutch as well? This house is UNTOUCHED how amazing! Much love from Australia xxx

[@davisfarm9]

I've always thought they look related!

[@yvonnemullins7681]

X

[@virginiaeckley3047]

I love that wallpaper and those pink curtains

[@willyegger4488]

Woow Lesley, Bros of Decay, This room with the beautiful furniture really is looking very promising. I presume, that this mansion must be an incredible Urbex gem. - I am already so excited to see the lifestream! Peace and kindest regards.

[@AlexaCBrown]

Love that you are both so passionate and working together... two kind souls, sharing what you love to do, and we love to explore, "with" you, on your journeys. Thank you!!

[@alannorval5224]

Love your passion and the respect that you have for the previous occupants love your channel and explomo thanks for keeping the videos going they have got me through lockdown

[@lotusdolphin]

Oh my two favorite explorers together!! What an incredible time capsule! Absolutely loved it Leslie. Knocked it out of the park.

[@MagneticNorthbound]

I have been waiting for a collaboration between Explomo and you guys! Rad. My two favorite Urbex channels.

[@hervepoulard662]

You could be brothers! I watch Maureno's videos and it took me a while to figure out that they weren't the same! Keep up the good work!

[@crizzy8373]

I thought they were the same person as well!

[@kathypayne7692]

This was wonderful really enjoyed. You found a gem. So many beautiful things where to begin. The turquoise antique bowl/vase under the picture of the house was stunning. The bedroom with the pink and green wallpaper was magical with that gold and pink light fixture and the pretty bed wow loved. I liked the overall warm home feel of this house. With all the plates and clocks and pretty feminine things around. Adorable with the dollies on the dressers and the French pictures of the ladies with the children brilliant loved. You do such a fantastic job. You take us on a fairytale. This is the best yet. I hope the souls of this family are at peace they seemed lovely. Stay safe and thank you for sharing and for allowing us to see this sweet home. Maybe time will allow it to be used once again for another family. Blessings for you and the fella who was exploring with you and of course your brother Jordy. Peace from Maryland USA Love you. Great job.😊🥰💖😊🤗

[@marypharis734]

So good to see my favorite explorers together...you're good guys. Beautiful explore, Lesley! Thank you!!

[@maryminick1201]

The keys was in the first room on the table upstairs..Two keys should open them all .we had some dressers like them when i was young

[@darlenejordahl3187]

I noticed that too.

[@rosered103]

Yea I noticed it also.

[@ruthbeck2050]

This is a wonderful place Maureno found. All the furniture is breathtaking, someone could move in and start living. I hope no one else finds it as they will be breaking everything open. I love this place and hope someone protects it. Thank you Leslie and Maureno. Thank you for this breathtaking home.

[@jardent5755]

To me, the inside of the home was very tastefully decorated. Love the wallpaper.

[@j.m.kittycat7575]

Wow it's like time just stood still there. What a lovely place. So many cool art pieces. Ty for sharing.

[@kathybell7407]

Great video of a most beautiful home! My feelings is that this home is STILL taken care of!! Someone is doing the up keep on the inside!! I’m so happy to see it all in perfect order. Sad of-course that it can not be enjoyed by others and remains unloved.

[@alfredritcher]

This place is beautiful and i love that it has no vandalism . Amazing job leslie. Another great video from you

[@robertmanley7556]

This was built the same year as my house !! I love it it's so beautiful !! I sure hope everyone shows this wonderful home the respect that you have !! Everything here is so clean and beautiful !! Tons of cob webs on the windows !! Great video as always loved it all 👍👍

[@cynthiatomblin5427]

Lesley and maureno the house is beautiful how can the family just abandoned like that .amazing explore Great video

[@paoolguin7366]

Lack of family bonding ? Who would leave his parents or grandpas's belongings ready to be vandalized? I don't like judging but it's a pity for everyone involved.

[@angelaalves547]

Tem traduzir pra gente entender

[@andychris7647]

This house is looking amazing would love to buy it and move in there though. Hi Cynthia how are you doing I hope you’re safe from the virus?

[@charlesgrevenkamp4771]

That horn hanging on the wall looks like a "powder horn" used for holding gunpowder from the days of muzzleloading guns.

[@mystage11]

Have ever got a bad feeling from a property? Not knowing the history.

[@boohenry5150]

You never let us down. This is an outstanding fine. Such gorgeous wood carvings on their furniture. Love the ceilings also with the beautiful designs and the real nice chandeliers. It looks like they didn't spare any expense in buying their really nice furniture. All of those marble tables are lovely. Absolutely fascinating! Your accent makes these video's twice as cute. Thank you for the tour. You out-did yourself on this one!!! Take care.

[@melbabowen4389]

Someone has been That house. It’s very clean and very little dust.

[@queva3062]

I'd just did the cleaning !!!:😄🤣

[@dynahmaranatha2954]

I love the oil lamps in this place and I love that red couch in the living room. I always appreciate your deep respect and your ability to have empathy and to search out the history of whoever or whomever the house or Villa the place belong to. You show such tenderness and kindness to their things and to their memory which I find to be a very valuable and admirable quality that you and your brother possess. Thank you ‼️ PS, I would give you money if I had it to give. Truly I would. God bless.

[@taylorhanson8976]

dude! same! love me a lamp and THAT red couch.... adorable

[@christinelaurent165]

I ADORE your way to film and to coment !!! There are a lot of emotions, we could feel ! It''s touching ! 💖

[@philipchretienkarlsson8157]

Glad to know that you opened it up for us all to watch: it's remaind so cosy, and everything looks so comfy and tidy (plus, no mold or water infiltrations damage that it makes you want to move in right away! I would: where's the entrance key, for Heaven's sake ? !

[@vickieterruso8383]

I watch your videos over & over, I think this is the least dustiest one! I just love everything about them 🥰

[@romainphillis2526]

I believe you are what is called an "old soul". You have such an amazing heart and even though I have met you I can tell you are a person who just appreciates the simplest things in life. I love how you connect with the places you explore and how you bring to life an empty place. I appreciate also that you respect the place and the life that was lived there. It's refreshing to see someone your age with so much respect. You must have an amazing family that brought you up so well. Be careful, stay safe, and God bless.

[@romainphillis2526]

Should say even though I never met you,,,,

[@willyegger4488]

Hi, beautifully expressed! I couldn't say it better. - Kind regards

[@alisiaguantera9778]

I think the same.

[@laceyryan7751]

Hi Lesley and Jordi! I love your explores. I love the old things. They're my passion. I'm an old soul from long ago. Thank you for bringing me back in time!

[@christinelaurent165]

The bathroom is very svintage tooo !!!! MAGNIFIQUE !!! J'adore !!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@jacquelinecassidy8682]

You don’t need to apologize for pieces of art from another time. It was not created or presented in our time. I understood your sentiment however.

[@lh2380]

There were 2 keys on a dresser.....I was sayin.....pick them up, try a drawer, a cabinet! .....it probably unlocks where all the other keys are stashed! 😳😊.....but you didn’t! 🤯😞

[@willyegger4488]

Hi there, dear friend Lesley, Bros of Decay, This was really an absolutely amazing location in France. - The furniture and the interior decoration was absolutely outstanding to see. I would say, that most of the furniture and some of the other interiors are from the late 19th century, and they are made in the so called historism style, a style imitating older cultural historic periods, like baroque, rokoko and renaissance, just to name a few examples. - I loved listening to your comment, and it's always such a pleasure to walk in mind at your side through such a unique mansion. - Thank you very much for sharing this exceptional Urbex gem with us viewers! - Of course it was also a pleasant surprise to see my other favourite Explorer friend Maureno at your side at the beginning of your video. - I am already looking forward to your next Urbex adventures. Stay safe, dear bro, peace and much love. - Lots of blessings and kindest regards.

[@agmfan3]

I've just discovered your channel. So nice, so many beautiful things. It does tug at my heart to see such beautiful things just forgotten. Thanks for showing me such beautiful stuff so far from me in Western Kentucky, USA.

[@almaberthelson6139]

Wow. The furniture is breath taking! Beautiful! So sad to be left with out love.😭

[@stephanieotto8494]

I've just subscribed to your channel. You guys are such good people. How much you care, and show me how much you love your life. Namaste.

[@patriotUSA2007]

So glad I found your channel. I love your explorations.

[@annsmith4739]

Well that was outstanding Lesley ,one of the amazing ones .so so sad it’s just going to decay as always ,what a waste ,thank you for your outstanding videos ,they just get better an better ,see you next Sunday much love Ann uk xx

[@carolali8851]

Amazing mansion. It's nice to see that the roof appears to be in good shape and there's no leaking and no one has been in there to vandalize it. Maybe one day soon the family will come back and clear it out or move back in.

[@nancymikrut1416]

Those pictures of women in long dresses are images taken out of Godey's ladies book/ magazine which was published from 1830 to 1878. These are in great demand by fashion historical collectors. The images represented fashion that was current at the time of publication. Similar to our current Vogue magazine. It had recipies, beauty tips, etiquette tips, stories and showed the latest fashion.

[@arbis3633]

I own one of those books. I love looking thru it. The images and the stores are wonderful. It belonged to my grandmother. I have had it for close to at-least 45 years.!

[@neenanorto3399]

It looks ready to move in.Wow🤭 love it , thanks Leslie and partners 🙏🏽❤️

[@dianearmoogan3326]

This is a really beautiful mansion and everything seems to be well kept

[@ellized.1872]

I'm an avid fan just a silent viewer. So love all your videos. I don't know why I love old/antique stuffs, it gives me happiness and I feel so relaxed!❤

[@mariasara7659]

A pesar de esta maldita bandemia igual nos mandas videos ...aqui en Chile estamos encerrados y con tus videos me alegras la vida 😂🇨🇱🍷

[@karenmilligan5597]

This one is a beautiful house with very nice furnishings. Good Job Lesley.

[@8590smokey]

Greetings from the U.S. and thank you for these fascinating and relaxing videos. I like to watch them to de-stress (lol) and learn. This one is fantastic!

[@alisiaguantera9778]

I do the same, completely forgetting who am I.)

[@annroberts3635]

Absolutely incredible. I can’t believe you are able to go inside these homes with out some kind of permission. How is that possible? Ann from Va USA 🇺🇸

[@marciatrapuzzano8742]

Awesome, awesome, awesome explore! This place is pristine! The bathroom cabinets... when you opened them...everything was just in its place! I loved the Asian touches. They were certainly two special people and family. Sad that it’s just sitting there. Lesley and Maureno...you two are great! Bros of Decay and Explomo are the best explorers. (EX...can’t forget Remon)

[@Mike_Malloy]

AWESOME presentation. Thank you so much!!!

[@A222Z]

I am just today, july 2023, seeing this video. I thought you & Moreno were the same person, until just a few days ago. You definitely look like brothers, & sound exactly alike, & even have similar phrases said exactly the same way. I am happy to see you both together & have this clarity. I think you both will show the same places from time to time, so I guess this may have brought more mix up in my head. Plus, i never watch in any set order. So i guess i may have thought any difference in looks was bc of a difference in times/years etc .. I love both your channels. 😊

[@sueroberts677]

The piano you called a grand is in fact an upright. A grand is flat with strings placed horizontal to the floor and is supported by three legs and the top can be raised and propped up to give more volume. Most homes contained upright pianos because they were easier to move, and also didn't take up as much floor space. The instrument on the wall is called barometer and measures air pressure.

[@nickbakker6963]

Great find and explore!! The item on the wall did not appear to be clock - it looks like a weather station - barometer, etc. Thank you guys for taking us along on this adventure!!

[@xinhag]

Lesley and Maureno, I have no words to describe the joy Felt Wen I see your videos. Thank very much

[@simonba9944]

Absolutely amazing explore. Great job!!!

[@leseize26]

They did not like empty spaces ! Your pink filter is back for sure Lesley this time : everything is amazing...beautiful...incredible....even what is not and it makes me laugh....hope you're happy in France, my country, dear belgian neighbour !

[@peggan471]

Craftsmanship of furniture just beautiful,Great time capsule,Thank you for tour Love u

[@pameladonley9731]

every room in the castle is beautiful

[@jaildadasvirgensdonascimen2482]

Sensacional parabéns adorei essa casa muito conservada, amo ver tudo no lugar sem depressão Salvador Bahia 🇧🇷🙋

[@ramona_rami5643]

Thank you for sharing the beauty of all these wonderful abandoned places ! Your excitement and emotions when exploring make them even more beautiful and interesting! The drawings and the pieces of furniture are so pretty....

[@barbkeil-burton6894]

Hi Lesley & Maureno & William, the tea pot looks like Aladdin`s Magic Lamp! Love the unique clock & statue on fireplace & yes loved that you rang the bell to show it still works & the design on the chairs was so unique too! The carving on the wood cabinet was gorgeous! Maybe he locked everything up so no vandalism & knew family had keys or knew where keys were. I love the rugs on the floor & the tile in rooms. The bird looks like a Road Runner bird. You say the bed that the man & his wife slept is same size you said was child`s bed. The glass orange or pink flower shades on the chandelier is so beautiful!!

[@paulmezhir8354]

I believe the strange tool on the table upstairs is called a "pickwick" to easily advance the oil lamp wick without burning or dirtying one's hands or fingers.

[@daleleeder3534]

Thanks guys for sharing this truly stunning house with us, I always enjoy your videos, you are very respectful and I commend for that. So sad it has been left , really hope it gets saved

[@mjhjlhwehcfhb]

Between the background music and your voice... most of the time I have to watch two or three times to see it all. The calmness and reverence in your voice is very soothing.

[@judyhoffer7976]

I hope you putting this on here doesn't get a bunch of people in there to trash it and tear it up. Just beautiful

[@asiantraveler3212]

Good to see you both !! Thanks for sharing all the videos, very interesting!!👍👍👍

[@tanyanoble1553]

Yea! Another EPIC video from you

[@katesutton1476]

Wow! Ur best explore yet. I'm so glad u appreciate all the antiques and architecture. Those armoires were killing me!

[@normeliamariacoutinho6623]

Que casa LINDA, triste ver tudo que já foi Alegre e importante deserto e frio. Damos tanta importância em acumular bens e não levamos NADA desse mundo, até os filhos e netos não dão importância ao nosso esforço 😢 ninguém valoriza 😢

[@serminoztin6170]

Mal sahibi mülk sahibi hani bunun ilk sahibi malda yalan mulkde yalan var birazda sen oyalan. Türkiye (⁠ ⁠ꈍ⁠ᴗ⁠ꈍ⁠)(⁠✿⁠^⁠‿⁠^⁠)

[@marandakind3880]

beautiful explore. Thank you Lesley and Maureno.

[@brycedavis7622]

Such a great find. Seeing you two together was fantastic. This beautiful home was priceless. I wish you would have looked under some of the covers to see them. Keep it up.

[@manuelojeda9144]

I liked that house. It's admirable the work he did there.