Abandoned 1700s Fairytale Castle ~ Owners Left Everything Behind!

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STORY
A centuries-old castle, forgotten for decades, awaits our exploration on the outskirts of France. Today, we uncover the remnants of a desolate 1700s fairytale castle, once the magnificent home of the Chantille family.
This Château, once a beacon of grandeur, now stands frozen in time. As we step through its gates, we are transported into a world of faded elegance and haunting beauty. Despite our extensive research, the Chantille family's story remains largely a mystery. They were influential and prominent, but their fortunes mysteriously vanished, leaving their legacy to crumble into abandonment.
Inside, the castle's preservation is surprisingly striking. The master bedroom boasts a majestic red canopy bed. In the dining room, a long oak table stretches across the space, surrounded by high-backed chairs. The living room houses a grand piano, waiting for a concert that will never play again.
Each room offers a snapshot of the past-from the library filled with leather-bound books to the parlor adorned with antique furniture. This castle, though desolate, is a time capsule, preserving the essence of an era long gone.
Join us as we delve into the fascinating past of this castle, where every corner reveals a story waiting to be uncovered.
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0:00 Story
2:20 Basement
6:25 Entrance Hall
9:20 Wine Celler
11:35 Staircase
14:10 Dining room
24:50 Living room
34:15 Billiards room
39:15 Master Bedroom
43:10 More Bedrooms & Hallways
47:05 Child's Bedroom
49:35 Upstairs Rooms
50:40 Storage
54:35 Attic
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[@japponica]

The ropes near the fireplace, when pulled, would ring a bell for the servants' attention.

[@saiyamoru]

Seeing these properties left behind to decay absolutely kills me because I'd give a limb to live in such an environment or pass such on to my children. I wish there was more of a conservation effort to restore/preserve these houses and all the history they contain.

[@cristinaconsolandi5830]

The man in the picture is Victor Charreton a famous French painter, his name was written on the bottom if the first picture you showed. He was born in 1864 and married Emly Chatin in 1893, you showed her funeral picture in the wardrobe. The group picture you found in the corridor looks to me that it was taken the day of the marriage . He died in 1936 at the age of 72. Thank you for this amazing journey!

[@Sarah-sd8pp]

Hey Danny, keep up the good work, don’t pay these negative energy comments about you any mind. Your knowledge is valuable and you make the videos better for sure. You guys are a great team together. Please please don’t stop doing what you’re doing.

[@MsBeeLLC]

Contributing to the conversation is different than contradicting

[@brettdanvers9425]

Except that he's often wrong!

[@bellaangus1213]

So beautiful and sad it’s not being lived in. Feel bad for the animals. ♥️ North Georgia Mountains.

[@JudyAllison-Richards]

Wow! It reminds me of Cinderella’s Castle in Disney World - but on steroids lol! Soooo beautiful!!!

[@carriebuckles6231]

The painting on the ceiling...if done like our old "palaces"...the painting was done on canvas then glued to the ceiling.

[@billb5749]

Again, thank you guys for taking us along on such an amazing adventure. Danny does such a beautiful job on the camera work, editing and music choices, and Leslie is such a warm and enjoyable guide. You make the perfect team. I can't wait till the next adventure!

[@Minkagurl]

Yes they do a nice job👍

[@lorirev2040]

Wow, incredible place. It should be rescued & renovated!

[@lindahouck5126]

I am 64 and my aunt is 86. We watch all of your videos faithfully and enjoy every single one. We also love that you are respectful of the treasures left behind. We appreciate the time and effort you take for these videos and will check out your merchandise as well. We are concerned about you being around the black mold without a mask, however, at the same time, it would cover up your beautiful face!😮 but especially be careful with the black mold in the basements. We appreciate you and if you ever come back to North carolina again you have a free place to stay!

[@janahendrix458]

Isn't it just magnificent? Wouldn't you just love to wonder around it like they are? What a dreamy thought.❤ Thanks again guys for a great tour.

[@lindatimmons3675]

I could spend 2 full days in there and just look and look

[@debbiestoyles1141]

Its an absolutely beautiful home. I just love the master bedroom. The red is great. Thanks guys for sharing. Leslie and Danny, you do a great job. ❤❤

[@GeorgiannaLeighCurtisGlennElli]

Where is jordi! Question mark

[@LajosAndrasNagyBodre]

Üdvözlet Magyarországról 🌐📡 Csodásan szép a kastély 🏰

[@willyegger4488]

Wow, Lesley, my dear bro, that is a true fairy tale castle! Amazing and such a beautiful building! - I am already very excited to watch your lifestream video this evening. Stay safe, peace and kindest regards from Switzerland.

[@ksibln]

In opposite to some other commenters I like it, if both of you talk. This makes the video more relaxed. Please keep on doing this ;)

[@screwthecabal6453]

I don't understand how this place and others like it are not claimed by anyone. That's just wrong.

[@ellen2022s]

Either they belong to someone who thinks a castle is a mere cat's paw, or the owners have died, but today millionaires no longer buy castles because that was a sign of power only in the old days. It is shameful that governments let them rot away and do not turn them into useful places for the community.

[@mjkay8660]

I do not know why the country does not claim them and put them to use for persons that are homeless and have skills to repair and maintain these castles. It is shameful just a damn shame

[@suzyq555]

The cost is astronomical!

[@sandythornhill8969]

And antiques left in these places

[@stephjezo6470]

90% of the time it is inheritance laws and/or taxes and upkeep that cause this and no there seems to want to fix it.

[@wildfireintexas]

The Roman Missal is the Order of the Mass in the Catholic Church. Each mass has at least two Bible passages read and on Sunday, three. The Order of the Mass includes, but is not limited to the opening prayers, the readings, the consecration of the Eucharist, and the closing prayers.

[@lailahammes4964]

Leslie and Danny you compliment each other very well. Each knowing different historical knowledge. Beautiful Castle!

[@rchender]

the electrical wiring conduit in the attic is further proof that this building was lived in recently--just a decade or so ago. there was an apple computer terminal in one of the bedrooms and in one of the wardrobes there was an extensive lineup of vhs video cassettes. There were also very modern (5-10 years go) plastic water bottles on one table. Someone had rifled through all of the drawers and pulled out pictures, documents, books--all manner of stuff that had been stowed away by the prior residents. The cast iron radiator was pulled out from the wall for someone to check to see if there were perhaps copper plumbing to be salvaged/stolen. The rock wool insulation in the attic had been there for a long time in order to enable the place to be heated when the last person(s) was/were living there.

[@user-ku5gy9fg3o]

Я тоже обратила на это внимание. Кто то живет в этом замке, возможно нелегально

[@reneemohnen8657]

In some of their other videos they seem to not mention the modern items that are in there. I wish they would document the new along with the old

[@tealemon1465]

!!!!!! VIP!!!! I googled, and you can find paintings of a famous artist Victor Charreton. I think it is the same person who owned that castle.

[@crysmarie6684]

I love how careful you were with the fox. Even though the place is in decay, you take care not to cause anymore damage. 💛

[@lintimbers2127]

Wow! what an amazing castle! Thank you guys for exploring & sharing it wth us!

[@mjkay8660]

It is shameful because there is so much property that could be farmed in so many animals that could be raised for food this Castle is a place where a new community could thrive

[@suzizuki]

perhaps a place for young artists and horticulturists also farmers and cattle breeders..yes, a thriving community, with instructions to keep it intact. and repair.

[@AndersBu]

Your vlogs get better and better. You set an example of respectfully and kind undercover history teller🕊️💕🍀

[@surgicalg9143]

Leslie, I really enjoy when you’re interacting with Danny. I love how you get along with each other. This is another amazing video. love from Wisconsin.

[@user-qq5gu3wi1b]

This was a beautiful castle. I really love the painting in every room. The pianos were quite exquisite. It was really good that Danny knew the name of all the pianos. Thanks for the exploration and can't wait to see next week's explore. I really like Danny's imput.

[@Splentabulistic]

Omg this castle is breathtaking, the architecture is so beautiful

[@onourpath]

I love what a great team you both make -- each contributing whatever knowledge you have. These videos are like a tiny pocket of peace and beauty for me and others, I'm sure. Lesley and Danny, you're both so lovely, and you treat these places with such respect. Thank you!

[@VideosForYou90]

Your castle videos are my favorite ones to watch, thank you for another great adventure! You two are an amazing team! :)

[@yvetteghajari5792]

This is the chateaux" De Bon Hotel" built in 1875, not 1700's like you said. It was built for a mayor of the area , then bought by a Swiss industrialist who wanted a horse riding / hunting lodge.

[@schnickschnack2000]

The objects they explore are stunning but their knowledge about historical buildings are poorly.

[@LostHistorie]

Good Job Bro =)

[@deliavinuya5081]

What a very nice castle, thank you Lezlie & Danny for featuring this 1700 French castle! Loved do much how you two made this documentary so so beautiful & detailed. I am from the Philippines, I'm just back, to watch again your very nice videos. Hope you can alert me everytime you have new videos. Thanks so ❤ much and have a wonderful time traveling & documenting nice antiqued houses, buildings, castles etc... take care always...

[@catherinehodgson3924]

I’m always amazed at the places that you find! I love watching you guys, you just so enjoyable and I really appreciate your bringing the world to us, especially the decaying world. I would love to see more about the people with pictures and more history. If you guys really do present the entire work that you do exceptionally well! You’re my favorite explorers of all and my first go to when you have something new on KZbin. Number one in my book!

[@user-yf9wr5wu6p]

What an incredible abandoned castle ! Thank you for a wonderful trip down a memorable home. 👍🥰🇨🇦

[@carlashepherd9362]

So sad too see these beautiful old homes/castles left to decay! Wonderful video as usual! ❤️👍🤘

[@angib7016]

Liebe Grüße aus Österreich! 🤍 ein wunderschönes Schloss! Ich freu mich darauf! ♥️

[@libertygiveme1987]

You guys take such care and show such respect, it's ADMIRABLE!!!! I just LOVE the Master Bedroom!!!! The Wallpaper and The Drapery are INCREDIBLE!!!!

[@zulemaklein5790]

Would love to see detail of the lovely carpet in these places

[@janahendrix458]

I just wish you would show more details of the furniture and maybe when you look for marks on the dishware you could show it or tell us what it says unless it's a dishwasher safe piece lol. This is one of my favorites listening to you two talk 💖. Please keep showing us the incredible places you find. ❤ Thank you two for a great time.

[@ramona_rami5643]

It must definitely be one of the most exquisite castles you ,guys,have explored!😍 Impressive architecture and interior design with so many precious artifacts! I love the Italian influence, those painted ceilings are almost unreal! The red room with that gorgeous bed is my favourite! Thank to you, there is a chance, for this castle to be saved ! You are fantastic!❤

[@MauraOReilly-e5h]

Greetings from Ireland

[@heleneveillette9956]

Ça me fends toujours le cœur de voir ces magnifiques châteaux laissés à l’abandon et qui dépérissent..🥺😢❤

[@Vivaldi111]

The interior is underwhelming, the exterior is incredible !

[@VivieLeigh]

Thank you for the high quality video as always!!! You are so educated and respectful, pay attention to details and share history ❤ You do the magic of teleporting us to other countries and beautiful époques of the past. I’m really grateful, keep on doing and enjoying your craft!!

[@jilldavis7229]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful adventure with us Danny & Leslie!!! This was a phenomenal castle! I especially loved the architecture of the ceilings, doorways, staircase & the size!!! It makes me literally cry to think of all of that gorgeous wooden furniture, pianos & China going to waste 😞😰😢 The detailing of the ceilings were beautiful!!! I realize that it would cost an astronomical amount of money to restore this breathtaking property… but I would love to be able to do it 👍🙏💕 Once again Danny & Leslie, you have let us escape from our own lives & issues, to immerse ourselves into this lifestyle for only 30 minutes 👍 God bless you both & may you continue to bless us with your wonderful talents in giving us immeasurable experiences!!! Love from Arizona US👍🙏♥️

[@hjgibbs7806]

Thanks Leslie and Danny. I enjoyed this castle journey.like going back in time. Would’ve loved to have been there in the early days of its hay day.can’t wait to see another great adventure with you guys.❤❤hello from USA Florida

[@gwencasados4741]

I agree with you Danny. I could just live there. What a magnificent castle!!! Thank you both for the adventure ❤

[@Minkagurl]

If I could live there, I'd be so excited about getting it cleaned up even though so much work☺️

[@nanellevantonder3767]

Lovely castle. So sad to see it in a state of neglect and decay. What I do not like is all the dead animals. Taxidermy or not. It is gross!😢 How I would like to renovate and take care of the place!

[@AnnegretGlaser-l1u]

Das Symbol über dem Kamin mit Winkel und Zirkel ist ein Freimaurersymbol. Ich finde euch toll! Weiter so!

[@vivianzickerman302]

Hi Lesley, thank you so much that you do around the world 🌎. I’ve love Lynnwood Hall favourite home in my eyes thank you and your group for showing us more ❤

[@annpricey3934]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!

[@SteveTTTT]

This is one of my favorites y'all have done. Keep up the great work. Look forward to future adventures.

[@MarieRaez-cj6ky]

A beautiful explore guys. Thank you

[@NyxNightStar]

I do play the piano and i find it always so sad, to see those gorgeaus instruments left behind. Theres no one who loves them, no one who plays life into them and their homes...

[@birgitk.5868]

👏👏vielen Dank ! Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland . Das war ein wunderschöner Ort ,ein richtiges Märchenschloss❤❤

[@musica970]

love this castle .Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@janicehollstein8202]

I absolutely LOVEEEE and SOOO APPRECIATE the respect you pay these homes and their contents! Your knowledge is also greatly enjoyed! If only homes and the furnishings within were made with such care, quality, and artistry nowadays....of course the powers that truly run our world have made that financially impossible. Thank you so much for these walks backward in time.

[@Minkagurl]

So glad you guy's found this place! I would love to see a place like this. 😀 Thanks for yet another great video!!! ☺️💕

[@crystalfletcher3666]

Great video and beautiful castle! Love all your videos, how you guys work together. Stay safe.

[@leslyeb8393]

Thank you, Lesley and Danny. I look forward to each new adventure. I am an explorer at heart and love being taken along for these wondrous experiences. Your respect and honoring of each place and those of whom once lived there is admirable. It is heartbreaking to see all of the treasures left to decay, though. I wonder if you realize that even the area rugs that are left behind are truly of beautiful craftsmanship worth tens of thousands of dollars? And the stunning antiques! But none of those things can match the priceless value of photos, personal memorabilia, and memories. If walls could talk…!

[@SmokeyMt.]

Excited for it! Perfext looking castle! Thanks ❤

[@berthagreen1620]

Beautiful palace , I wonder who keeps the grass cut. The outdoor seems well taken care of. Thanks for another adventure.

[@ronniebarksdale8528]

Absolutely love it, thank you guys!

[@nomasnofuss8393]

fantastic castle/chateau ...great work to not damage anything and leave everything in it's place...showing great respect and bringing us these wonderful images ..many thanks guys

[@emmypuspasari]

Im Happy to see this castle... so beautiful !! The pianos, fireplaces, rooms are awesome... ❤

[@Rain-nw2vk]

How nostalgic ❤ I love the mirror 🪞

[@susiekinpgh4008]

Your videos have become very professional. Love the close up of the items in the home. Great castle!

[@thetrixiefirecracker]

I love you guys. Thanks for sharing these secret and hidden places with us.

[@MargaretRolen-qh3zu]

So beautiful I can’t imagine living in such a big house the rooms just keep going thanks for showing us these wonderful places 😀

[@loriyack4749]

Great video. Love when you two are together on your adventures. You blend well together. Much love from Michigan 🇺🇸💜😊

[@gwencasados4741]

Loved this one too. Love you guys ❤

[@carolali8851]

I love the way you give the architecture and the contents of the property equal attention. The great amount of knowledge you two have makes your videos the best to watch. You almost got it Danny, I believe the curtains at 41:30 are called Swag Curtains. Thoroughly enjoyable, thanks to you both for filming this beautiful property.

[@lindaromero1435]

Hi, beautiful chateau. You mentioned the hand painting on some of the walls/ ceilings. Actually old hand painting like this are often found in churches & chapels in France.

[@tinarusso467]

Absolutely stunning, beautiful the best video I've seen from all!!

[@dawnmachado2380]

love the light fixtures...just beautiful

[@DianeMarie85]

Beautiful stunning - a gorgeous castle!! Wish people would not vandalize & steal things! They ruin the grandfather clock by taking the working parts yet destroying the beautiful cabinet. Paintings stolen 😢. The man in the photos looked very Italian to me; very regal & probably powerful in the day. They spared no expense in constructing the castle. I wonder how many years from start to end to construct ? The wine cellar was huge - I bet the wine tasted wonderful. The needle-point bench was still in amazing/pristine condition!! The leather imprinted chair in the billiard room/area was one of a kind as was everything in the castle. Beautiful painted ceiling in the room with the wallpaper. The chandelier at top of the stairs with the crown molding- wow!!! Thank you Lesly & Danny for taking us through a captivating piece of history!

[@user-du5pc8qu4n]

Beautiful.castle thank you sharing this beauty and bringing it to life.

[@michellepark604]

This was beautiful!

[@michaelforen4786]

Hello! Thank you for another exploration adventure. Cheers 🍻

[@urbanexplorerchannel]

What a great place!

[@andradas9688]

Very nice episode. My detective persona would suggest the following: 1- If this was built in the 1700's, it is probably late 1700's, right before the French Revolution, and most likely it belonged to a family of rich merchants or bureaucrats with good ties to the Monarchy. 2- With the revolution they had to abandon the castle and were probably killed by the Jacobins; 2- the property was bought by a wealthy family several decades later, probably late 1800's or early 1900's. 3- They kept the property through the Great Wars, and it was probably the summer residence for the entire family, and most likely the last habitation for the elders of the family; 4- The children grew up and maintaining the property became too expensive. 5- Grandparents/owners died, unpaid property taxes were very high and the castle was abandoned for good.

[@jimberry4871]

Spectacular!!! How could this be abandoned.

[@joangravel2436]

Thanks that place was awesome I enjoyed watching

[@Sunshine-kd5cg]

Wow ❤what ah awesome castle....thanks a lot Lesley

[@wolverine.836]

Love the castle

[@Sarah-sd8pp]

The heraldic symbol of France that you refer to was in use for centuries before the multiple generations of kings named “Louis” in the 19th century. It’s called the “fleur de lis”, with lis meaning “lily”. The symbol itself is a representation of a lily and was adopted as heraldic symbol of France before 1000ce. It remained the flag of France until the second revolution in the 19th century when the current tri color flag was adopted. The symbol is definitely not unique to France, having been used in heraldry and national standards throughout Europe and the colonies of Europe, though it’s most commonly associated with the French. Just fyi.

[@gersonhay984]

Very Amazing. Thank you.

[@gaylewilliamson9183]

What a beauty and such a waste.The gentleman was probably a hunter,and the painting of all those tooms,all i can say is someone was really talented,the architecture,on the inside as well as the outside is gorgeous,and all the lorly woodwork,and furniture,just a lot of WOW.Thank you👍🇺🇸❤️

[@rebeccahernandez3460]

Such a beautiful place. I'd want to salvage all that antique furniture in all those rooms, otherwise it will all be destroyed. Such beautiful furniture deserves to be lived with, with all that beautiful carving on display in a home or maybe a museum of some kind. Thank you for the video.

[@jvhh953]

Great find!

[@murry001]

Wow the stories that Castle could tell. The place looks outstanding from outside too

[@catmindy2187]

Wow, that was one of the best!!

[@vivianzickerman302]

The red velvet rope was also shown in the SunSet Boulevard stately homes. It was torn down it was so beautiful home with grace splendour even in a Black and White film and the fire place in citizen Kane love that fire place. Do have info on these homes. Ready for my close up Mr. DeMill. 🎭

[@donnabeasley2796]

Thank you beautiful castle

[@vivianzickerman302]

If we could fix some of these place up for groups imagine living in one of these homes I could. I’ve already picked my bedroom at Lynnwood Hall😊

[@peggyrobinson437]

You two are so good together!

[@victoriakroger6370]

Interesting that there's a metal ladder in the wine cellar, a metal step ladder. I noticed what looked like a fluorescent light on the ceiling in the wine cellar. Hmm... so when did the last resident move out??

[@rchender]

It was lived in fairly recently as evidenced by all the device cables (USB) in the bench in the first room. The print pattern on the one pillow in the bed is a modern textile. Same with the walker in the bathroom. The wool-lined suede jacket is also pretty new--less than 30 years old. Someone did live in this house within the last 10 years---perhaps even more recently than that.

[@user-th3tl2qi3r]

Leslie en Danny dank jullie ik heb weer genoten ! Jullie zijn zo prettig om naar te luisteren zo lief en zachtaardig heerlijk ❤ ❤

[@ChanIvy-ez3wx]

贊成👍

[@colleen36]

Wow the ceiling in the living room is gorgeous

[@LindaBinks-xd2hh]

Would love to see your boys homes in many years to come . Very unusual I think . Thank you both ❤️❤️❤️