Does our CHATEAU have HIDDEN CELLARS and SECRET TUNNELS?

The most exciting discovery we've ever made at the chateau. Can we uncover the secrets that lie beneath the castle? This is just the beginning...
We are Marc, Amy, Clement and Juliette, a French-English family restoring a 33 room medieval chateau and huge estate in southern France. Follow our award-winning, historically-sensitive restorations and our journey towards self-sufficiency and sustainability, with plenty of laughter along the way.
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[@lorassorkin]

Amy, the words "my beloved trowel" touched my heart. I'm also a former field archaeologist, I worked 10 seasons in Israel. Our crew had a storage facility where we stored our things until the next season - including my beloved trowel! Sadly, I was not able to return. Even though I can't dig anymore, I do still miss my trowel!

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

The bond between woman and trowel is strong ❤️. What an amazing dig that must have been. What period?

[@lorassorkin]

@@Chroniclesofrosieres I dug one season at Caesarea, and many at Zepphoris in the Galilee. The ancient city of Sepphoris spans 1st C BCE through 7th C BC, then agricultural habitation continued through the the establishment of Israel as a state.

[@babschmid]

I love all the animals trying to help you dig! Everyone is excited about the possibility of hidden rooms and tunnels.

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Or the worms we dig up in the process of looking for them 😂

[@kathyevans2968]

Nothing like having an archeologist on the job, … with an array of enthusiastic diggers from Marc to the kitten, chicken, dog & pig, and the machinery for help!! How exciting!

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

We are all properly excited!

[@kathyevans2968]

@@Chroniclesofrosieres .. & it shows! I love your vlogs as your enthusiasm for your life, the château & it’s history always come across in such a genuine & likeable way. Thank you for sharing this.

[@leahhaag6782]

Marc is so cheeky and funny. The intro in black and white seems so appropriate. Love that you added Juliette and piggy

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

He’s a cheeky one - you’re right!

[@katmartin1765]

So exciting! We once had a house built in 1904 in the cold upper Midwest & it had a tunnel connecting its cellar creamery/buttery and kitchen to the massive dairy barn. It felt very mysterious

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Oh wow!

[@son-of-a-gun]

You muß be very very old to remember building a house in 1904...

[@jninetassie2803]

Love the dynamics between you too ❤, yes Marc is very cheeky! Hopefully you will find the tunnels/cellars and document in future videos. Your babies are so very cute ❤️ what a wonderful life they will have growing up in such a beautiful setting.

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Thank you!

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

I love how your animals surround you while you work. Your cat is adorable and I hope you find the tunnels and cellar. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@judymossip7446]

I got cut off from the last bit of the live chat but I am excited to see what Marc travelled so many kms to upload! Thanks Amy and Marc. I love your channel whatever you post! 🇨🇦

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Thanks Judy!

[@susanhirtzel8410]

I really enjoy watching (and listening) to you two. Your fun banter back and forth is delightful.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi Susan how are you. Greetings from California, Great video. Hope you’re safe from covid. Have a good week and stay safe 😃😘 Franklin

[@sandrabergquist1684]

So much going on. That huge digger really made such a difference ! Great job !!!

[@lisaakinlabi]

Well that was fun! How cool is it that you live in a home in which you can explore and spin tales of it's past. You'll probably find them one day when you least expect it. 😃

[@miajoyce11]

Love love the new camera work. And congrats on a very interesting video.

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Thank you! We’ve employed a young videographer!

[@treehuggingmusician595]

The chicken casually walks among you and the backhoe. The pig just walks around. The cat vies for your attention, while you dig in your yard and try to ignore them. This was great fun.

[@gillianwheeler4380]

No other channel has as much help as you do with your menagerie 😂 It's so charming ❤️

[@shannonvans]

Hopefully you will find the hidden cellars and tunnels, it was fun to see how each of you approach the task. I really like the quality of the new videographer, it really is a job well done.

[@trampertravels]

The tunnels are probably part of the quarry that was used to build the fortress and chateau, likewise the cellar would be constructed in the upper part of the quarry, this minimises the distance the stone has to be moved. When you worked on the well the water table was relatively high, so the tunnels could be full of water. A fine example of a quarry under a building is Liverpool Anglican Cathedral and it's crypt, also around the Cathedral is a burial ground created in the surface area of the outer quarry.

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

You two are so great together. What a cool mystery, but I hope you can make some discoveries. Very exciting and I look forward to upcoming videos. xx

[@karencurley4293]

Here comes the chicken, then the doggie, then the piggie, and the kitten….. I love how all your animals roam freely! ❤️

[@tpike9482]

Did you think about renting or hiring a GPR (Ground-Penetrating Rada) unit? They are often used in cemeteries to find unmarked graves. They are also used a lot by archaeologists now, as well. It should not cost that much to go around the chateau with one to determine if there are any buried structures or underground voids. Or, you could have contacted a "dowser" (water witch) to see if they could find any cellar entrances. They often work for free as long as their traveling expenses are paid/gifted. And a small gift of money or other items are nice to give them in return for their work. But most authentic dowsers do not ask for compensation.

[@traciannveno]

It would be so hard not to look for the tunnels everyday …. Everyday haha you will find them; I know you will and other things to. I think your life will be full of mysteries unleashed, stories of wonder and revelations of Gods great love. Thank you for this.

[@eastcoastartist]

11:16 I love how the chicken is just as excited as you are 🐓

[@jillychandler]

So exciting to think that you will be able to uncover the past again, with the cellars and the tunnels! Love the pig, chicken, dog and kitten having fun too! Can not wait to find out if you do find them. Love to you from Devon, England. xxx

[@marthaizaguirre6363]

Worth the wait! You said some archaeologists visited last year. Did they do any geophysical surveys? I used a Barton's gradiometer in grad school to map old Camdentown, SC with a team from USC. A great non-invasive way to see what lies beneath. Good luck and don't touch my trowel! 😄

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

We’re trying our best to get them to come with something but they have really limited resources apparently!

[@pandgb]

I love the way you two riff with each other. It looks pretty idyllic with the animals snuffling about too. Keep looking!

[@peterwhite9261]

This is interesting and you two are funny. Little Juliette is growing fast. The animals love you. Madame chicken was scratching hard for worms. Piggy and kitty in meantime want to be mischievous. Cute.

[@LCNWA]

Hope all recovered & feeling healthy again!

[@brendaharrisArt]

Amy-I hope you saved your LIVE I was in the middle of it last night when I lost internet connection. I had just gone for a whiskey to join you and snuggle down into my sofa - it was about 10.40 Irish time. So sad - you were full of fun and information. Fabulous stuff You are both so good together in this video - you always are mind you - I’m enjoying it sooo much. Mark - it was worth the 40min drive to upload it. Thank you both for your super videos. Xx

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi Brenda how are you. Greetings from California, Great video. Hope you’re safe from covid. Have a good week and stay safe 😃😘 Franklin

[@PawedCrew]

Would make a nice place for new flowers beds ❤

[@audriscarborough9309]

I love the introduction to who you are and what you are doing. I live in Connecticut, but even though I am far away I admire what you are doing very much! I think your are both fun and I am genuinely learning a lot from you both! Keep up the great work and please keep laughing, it's beautiful!! I didn't see a tip jar, or other way to leave a bit of $ to keep the whole thing going. Do you have one? Cheers, Audri

[@denniseldridge2936]

I just found your channel, and you've ignited my curiosity. I love a good mystery! I'll be following your adventures from now on as you search for the mysterious tunnels. To that end, in looking at the infamous photo, I believe that the vent is directly within the wall of the building, unless I'm very much mistaken. That means that perhaps you should be probing the wall itself; you should be able to assess exactly where that vent is based upon the position of the bricks around it. Best of luck!

[@temperhollow7716]

I wonder if there's any fine-vintage wine hidden in one of the cellars? Looking forward to your discoveries. Quite startling to see how well-preserved Bruno is since he must be in his 80's!

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Bruno is just incredible. It was such a pleasure to meet him! And yes we’re crossing our fingers for wine too 😂

[@robynforman1978]

Found your channel through Stephanie and Philips stay. Fascinating history you are uncovering.

[@kentspiano6206]

What a fun video! I'm excited to see how the search progresses!

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Thank you 😊 Nice to have you along with the Live!

[@grandmabeth6986]

so excited, I love watching archeological digs

[@liesavillandre3481]

I hope u find it. You chicken is happy to dig too. The kitty just wamts to play

[@potterkelly487]

This was exciting, dig dig dig, you will find it! Loving your chicken, piggy being so interested in what they like to do!

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Thank you Kelly! I got a package from you this afternoon!!! I’ll be in contact to say a proper thank you!

[@karentozer1871]

Karen from Murcia, Spain here after seeing your live chat x

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Hi Karen - I never realised you were in Spain!

[@karentozer1871]

@@Chroniclesofrosieres yes, a little village in the mountains called ‘Cañada de la Leña’, we don’t even have a shop and our only bar closed in September 😩, but we love it xx I love seeing what you are doing there! I for one would love to come and clean up after you 😂😂

[@deezynar]

A partnership with two heads always pulling in opposite directions eventually gets what they both want, to be in different places.

[@harrietdevine1295]

All very exciting! A lovely video even if you didn't find anything this time.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi Harriet how are you. Greetings from California, Great video. Hope you’re safe from covid. Have a good week and stay safe 😃😘 Franklin

[@paulinelogan1400]

I love all the animals helping and supervising..its all very interesting x

[@hiris1903]

There must be a tunnel under the tower! And I would guess the outside entrance to be down lower in the garden area, where you walk down a path through a gate! Sorry, I'm a little excited too :) lol

[@rrl4245]

Great adventure. Fascinating possibilities. Good luck!

[@Jana-wz7dr]

Harry the Sussex chicken sure was excited with your dig. All your curious animals were cute. Love the kitten. The dig is interesting and exciting. If only you had a friend with ground penetrating radar!

[@stellaevans752]

Amy and Mark how exciting for you, cellars, tunnels, who knows what treasures there may be down there! You two are so cute together, I love your channel and videos, good luck with the dig, much love xxxxxxxxxxxxxx😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@grammasgardenofideas5081]

great fun

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Thank you!

[@michaelschwaiger8071]

That is like an episode of Time Team (or at least a mild parody of it). It’s fun to watch, the music choices are perfect and the humour is always on point !

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Thanks Michael. Sorry it was delayed! I started a trial with Epidemic Sound to increase the musical repertoire and I had quite a lot of fun with it this time!

[@karenreeves856]

Ooohhh just think of all the treasures you will find when you find the cellars and tunnels!!! And find them you will! So exciting for you, it's just amazing that you had that visitor who had lived there as a child!! And I do enjoy seeing all of your "assistants" chicken, cat, Piggy and Pepper are all keen to help on the job 😉. Looking forward to more discoveries!! Much love and big hugs xxx 🤗🥰🤗

[@lsross5894]

Have you seen Time Team programs? They have ultrasound devices that can scan beneath the ground and show remnants of past developments. Might be worth hiring someone to come out and scan for you. Would definitely save lots of time and labor with digging and then putting everything back in place.

[@Andrewtafelklavier]

See the stonework on the wall behind you - behind the gutter drain pipe is different from the rest of the wall which has dressed blocks. I would be checking there.

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

We checked in front of that very area. But we can’t get too close to the wall there because it would destroy some plants we value! The theory was that if anything was protruding from the cellars like a vent it would visible a bit further away from the wall. But if nothing was protruding from the chateau footprint we would need to dig indoors

[@Andrewtafelklavier]

@@Chroniclesofrosieres if the border you were digging in front of had a vent I would have expected the terrace to be covered in flagstones forming the roof of the cave. Also the vent would have been further down than 2 courses of stone blocks.. anyhow good luck!

[@rowenacountryman2242]

Y’all always have the best names for your little or big animal family. Harry the the boy band chicken need a bunch of supporting band mates. Which animals would he choose and what instruments would the play?

[@kathif8598]

I was so excited when you started digging! Then I laughed when the pig and chicken showed up to check out what you were doing. 😆Ha! Luckily you have a good digger to do the deep digging. Good luck on your search!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi kathi how are you. Greetings from California, Great video. Hope you’re safe from covid. Have a good week and stay safe 😃😘 Franklin

[@lisaglynn3121]

Don’t stop, you will find something, I feel it!

[@patricianathan4676]

I love your new project, the whole episode was epic and I really enjoy seeing the free range varieties of animals who join in.!! The hand tools we personally use are very special and it's like comfy shoes or slippers, if you get my meaning. WCL

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Thank you!

[@cartier0069]

How exciting. It's like looking for buried treasure. Hope you find the opening. Who knows what lies beneath....

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

We are so, so excited. It’s all I can do to stop Marc demolishing the current cellars every day!!!

[@kimberlyflanigan]

I love the new intro!!

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Thank you!

[@tombarber6349]

When you were digging the terrace it looked like there was a fairly distinct archway in the chateau wall at ground level behind the drainpipe. Or maybe it was just the shape of the rocks? 🤷

[@thewilliamseswonderfulworld]

A cat, chicken, dog, and pig were all so curious. I say put the pig wherever you want to dig next and let her dig for you!

[@annreinbeau]

Hilarious that the chicken shows up as soon as you start digging!!! Love your kitty also.

[@leighevans1489]

So cool having Bruno come and visit

[@suehall3298]

I really enjoyed watching your search for the secret tunnel Take care see you in the next one 🤗👍🍰☕🍰☕🌹💐🌹 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Thank you Sue!

[@jillychandler]

I love the music you use as a background, just perfect. xxx

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Thank you!

[@rudymazar5266]

How excited to be able to try to find the cellars and tunnels..!

[@coletteretif6316]

Another excellent video!! What a team! My father can’t wait for you to dig the cellar. He really is excited.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi how are you. Greetings from California, Great video. Hope you’re safe from covid. Have a good week and stay safe 😃😘 Franklin

[@gordonspragge8504]

Get some one in with hand held ground raydar, they will soonfind out for you. Maybe with luck a stone staircase down - You see this used all the time for archeology.

[@LeslieNikulka]

How exciting for you! Thanks so much for sharing, Marc and Amy, Clement and Juliette and all the farm critters. ox

[@denisemastromina7821]

Very exciting but I must say that when I saw the photo it looked like the vent was in the chateau wall but you have the actual photo in front of you so you have a better view. It's all very interesting 👏👏👏

[@pamkullman8839]

I love the helpful white cat! My cats would not be anywhere near! The fearless chicken is funny too!

[@m.d.t.8389]

You all have beautiful soil there

[@annettesharrock1236]

Glad you had your friend to help you that made it easier for you. What a lovely place the town is😘

[@grammasgardenofideas5081]

well that was a successful day of making a mess. 😁

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

😂😂😂

[@rikkibiermann465]

Marc, I trust your fighting talk, is tongue in cheek?😉 Rikki Biermann, Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦

[@artactsound444]

Amazing but true, so difficult to find something right under you. Saw some thin 1200 mm long drills on ebay. Perhaps drilling the concrete slab every 2 meters? Or drilling where you are digging outside? Once you find the cellar you've also found the tunnels and vice versa

[@lorendieu9806]

As always Marc love your work toys! You will find it.

[@21khorn]

Well, it seems to me that the kitty is the start of the show today 🤭

[@juliacobb4355]

You have a big job ahead of you. There is an instrument that can find caves. You might find a geologist who works for the state or country and may find maps have already been done. I believe some surveys were done after the war.

[@nativetexson]

Have you guys looked into using ground penetrating radar? It is accurate in finding underground utilities, concrete structures below the surface. Bruno provided fascinating stories and the possibility of finding the cellar or tunnels is intriguing. Cheers-

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

It might or might not work in our situation - there are some limitations. But yes we’d love to try. But it’s not easy to get hold of! We’re trying to persuade a university to try!

[@nativetexson]

@@Chroniclesofrosieres I'm glad you're talking with a university. Many universities have programs through the architecture, engineering, or historic preservation curriculums to do internships and/or hands-on programs. Fingers crossed that you can get that assistance.

[@maryjanekolesar8325]

You two are so funny! Exciting. Looks like a filled in/walled up vault behind the drain pipe?

[@northrupmj]

Maybe just drill through the concrete in the cellar a large enough hole to send one of those cameras down that plumbers use. I think the hole would only need to be a couple centimeters in diameter. Fun video ❤. You guys look great.

[@JLR1957]

And still digging!

[@cherylstraub5970]

It would be great if you infilled where you are digging with cobble stone. Much more practical than grass and easier to maintain too. Also, you know there are machines that can survey what is under ground. Seeing stone work and hollows too?

[@k.crosbie261]

I just love your intro

[@rhondathomas7952]

The animals! Crack me up! Marc is so “Cheeky!”

[@NickiPositano]

So exciting, it makes me what to jump in the car and come back to help Marc dig!

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Ha ha - do it!

[@billsrq1788]

Scan all around the house it will tell you where to drill a hole first . These way you won't waste time and money. Ground pentatraying radar

[@karenkrypner9154]

Great vlog guys. Shame you didn't discover the cellar crypt ... Will be amazing when you do! I love your different approaches to doing things.

[@rebekahlow5957]

I enjoyed the video! It was fun to watch you both with the help of all the critters search for the cellars. I look forward to more adventures. Love from Vermont

[@elledammers8]

You guys are great 🤣😂🤣

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Thank you!

[@ladytammy6886]

There may be another way of finding the tunnels. If you put in your address into Google maps and bring up the chateau, it will show you where you are etc, but there's some other map reference to go over the top of the existing one and it should show you what is underneath. I wish I knew what it was that others have been using to find ancient cities that are buried beneath our feet. I'll see if I can find it via Paul Cook's KZbin channel. It's absolutely fascinating.

[@joconnor2717]

I’m sure I’ve heard of a gadget you can use to take sort of ultrasound type pictures of your land so you can see what lies underground.

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Ground penetrating radar. Very expensive unless you can persuade a university to try. And had some limitations.

[@dawnbutler2846]

Well it was well worth the wait even if you were not successful this time and thoroughly enjoyed the chat whilst Marc was downloading the vlog elsewhere surrounded by cats. Felt like you were sitting opposite me in my own home all completely unrehearsed unlike other vlogers who usually have sheets of paper with prompts . This is where you are so different completely off the cuff. Hope you had a good nights sleep.🍷🍷🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Do people seriously use notes in Lives? Wow. I’d never be that organised. Maybe I should be 😂

[@dawnbutler2846]

@@Chroniclesofrosieres this is where you are unique you say it how it is or feels to you. Just having a conversation with one person. Keep up the good work but don’t overdo it. 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@nicolecouture4514]

I enjoy watching your videos. You are such interesting and lovely people! Juliette has growth so much. Beautiful child! Hugs from Canada.

[@garlandgarrett6332]

Ground penetrating radar can do the entire area 360 around the building in a day

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Have a look at our most recent video for a fairly in depth discussion on geophysical techniques and their limitations here 😊

[@jezabel1960]

The photo at the beginning looks to me like the opening is bellow the chateau wall itself!?

[@missisvaskova]

Привет. Я наслаждалась, когда смотрела ваше видео. В детстве я мечтала быть археологом. Удачи. Я из России, с далекой Сибири.

[@suehall3298]

Hi watching you soon Love Sue 🥰🇬🇧

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Hi Sue!

[@Sherryskogstad]

Thanks!

[@Chroniclesofrosieres]

Thank YOU Sherry. So glad you enjoyed it!

[@debbiegoodwin6316]

How exciting, cheering you on from South-Western Ontario! Can't wait to see all the other interviews on Patreon!

[@normamurray4450]

Wow, now you've peaked my interest even more! I love digging and finding treasures and if you can find a room or rooms underground, what a find that would be! Happy digging!!!! If I didn't live so far away, I would be there to help, but Canada is a bit too far to just drop in.

[@leahhamdaoui7755]

how incredibly exciting for you and for us !!! You live in a magical location and by far my favourite chateau and grounds of all the KZbin chateau vloggers !!!!! 💜💜🏰🏰

[@Sciayam]

I was think that water would show a way down, not that little you used, more. Logically the stairs would be inside. In aTower?

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi Karen how are you. Greetings from California, Great video. Hope you’re safe from covid. Have a good week and stay safe 😃😘 Franklin