Exploring a Huge Abandoned Power Plant in Paris

[@CF_74]

As a Union Boilermaker these are still so cool to see most of the time when power plants are decommissioned we cut holes in tubes or tanks so they can see in but be able to re weld patches incase they want to bring it back online one day.

[@herrmp5sd]

Still the best UE channel in the world. No ghost, clickbait or some other BS. Just excellent filming and interesting places. Love you guys and never stop exploring... 🥰🍻👍

[@TrevorBrass]

Exactly, these guys are the gold standard urban exploration channel and their production values have only increased over the years. They're also respectful of the places they explore.

[@raoulduke6043]

You also have The Broken Window Theory. Both are amazing and similar on their productions.

[@simonlenhard1712]

by UE you mean Unreal Engine?

[@dondavis5633]

How awesome is THIS? A new Proper People film to make a Monday feel like Friday! Thanks, guys.

[@jlucasound]

Remember, Wednesday is Friday! On Steroids! 🤣😂😉✌👍

[@binarydinosaurs]

The complexity of power stations is mind boggling, all the pipes and wiring. Stupendous. I used to look after some DEC VAX machines at an oil plant, and their telemetry system was built by one man and had over 10,000 endpoints.

[@rublylol7893]

And to think nuclear plants are even more complex

[@CowTown]

All the work that went into running all that cable for the control rooms is just amazing!

[@fonkbadonk5370]

RIght?? I'm in industrial automation, building SCADA systems for big plants since ~20 years. When I started, we were already doing mostly PC-based control rooms, but there was still a lot of cabling, especially in old plants that we updated. Nowadays you just collect all signals right next to the machinery or at least in dedicated cabinet rooms nearby, and from there everything is run through some form of Ethernet towards the control rooms. Plonk a few small, not even very powerfull PCs in there and Bob's your uncle.

[@lachatteasmr8080]

The blue segment with music @25:19 is beautiful.

[@-BEASTOR-]

It amazes me how people can build such huge complex structures. I mean, where do you even begin. It blows my mind. That blue light was cool btw, gives a really special feel.

[@volvo09]

Yeah, like where do you even begin the planning process, nevermind. Constructing the place. The Ford River Rouge plant was the most incredible to date, but this power plant is quite a feat too., amazing that such machinery can ever go out of date and be unused.

[@matthewbeasley7765]

The exciter has a gear reducer on it because the commutator is so big that it can't handle 3000 RPM. This only was common for a few years. A newer machine would use an alternator exciter and rectifiers so they can spin just as fast. Older and they were smaller so they could spin at 3000/3600 RPM

[@ChipGuy]

20:30: One reason for nuclear power plant documentation in that power plant is that once the closure of this was planned, some of the staff got the chance switch to working in a nucelar power plant. So this would be their training material in order to prepare for the new job.

[@MrRemi6464]

considering how commonplace nuclear power plants are in france, not too surprising

[@TheKilroyman]

​@@MrRemi6464Yep, France gets most of it's electricity from nuclear power.

[@pepaw4431]

Damn it Michael!! You said "the doorway of skechyness" and I blew my recent swig of iced tea everywhere!! My wife says if I can't act right, I can't watch you tube's anymore!🤣🤣🤣

[@meganpetroff5537]

I just can’t wrap my head around on how clean this plant is. And just how they have machinery parts just sitting out in mint condition. Fantastic video, fantastic plant. Happy Thanksgiving yall. 🦃

[@magmajctaz1405]

I was thinking the same things. I have long held the belief is it's all about maintaining the roof primarily, and the windows secondarily. Nature damages everything. Keep nature out.

[@princxssmorgan]

You guys are so knowledgeable and respectful of every single place you visit. Ill never get enough of your videos!!

[@Mark_-jq6wg]

The blue light and music @25:19 was amazing, the whole building is amazing and for the most part not messed with to much.

[@Ganiscol]

The blue segment is visually mind boggling 🤩

[@pete3050]

you two put out the best videos, i am a retired engineer i never get tired of looking at old control rooms

[@DeMoniserer]

That control room doors situation is classic "door locked from other side" in games 😀 So you can make a shortcut through the sliding windows or unlock a door. 24:50, 25:23 - unreal shots. Like arthouse cinema.

[@grabasandwich]

0:23 I wish you guys came across more vintage telecom stuff. Look at that cordboard! 😍

[@CloverCloudednight]

The image at 7:37 combined with the haunting music...that really got to me for some reason. The fact that this place was abandoned relatively recently makes it even more uncanny. Wow, what a great way to end my Monday night! Great video and happy Thanksgiving!

[@brylozketrzyn]

As for NPP manuals: staff was probaby given option to continue work in some of EDFs multiple NPP units. Steady state operation is quite boring, so they could read manuals in control room.

[@poupetino]

Good job guys I had this exactly replica of coal power plant near my parents home and they after several years dismatle it. These type of power plant are full of abestos which is visible in the video by all the A signs on all pipes and bags everywhere The most abestos contaminâtes part is the exaust gasket at the base of the chimney which weight several tons and is 100% abestos made These power plant where used only in winter when there was a high demand of electricity (auxiliary power plant just to help nuclear power plants) For ecological reason they where all replaced by diesel power plants more efficients

[@McTroyd]

Interesting that a diesel plant would be more efficient. Newer technology?

[@bene5431]

​@@McTroydLess CO2 emissions. Also, some use seed oil

[@McTroyd]

@@bene5431 Ahh. That makes sense Thanks!

[@rkan2]

Diesel power for electricity generation? It doesn't make sense for heat production, nevermind for electricity except if you are an oil producing country or use it for backup... More likely gas or biomass.

[@poupetino]

I don’t think that you have ever seen a nuclear powerplant starting It could takes days to safely start the reactor The minimum production is 20% And when it is started the energy need to be used live (nobody have ever found a way to stock electricity to reuse it later on very high voltage lines) In winter you couldn’t anticipate fast temperature changing (which induce electricity consumption by people to heat their homes). So instead of overproducing these fuel or gaz power plants are used to produce electricity ponctually If the demand of energy is still high then it could be Economically good to start a nuclear power plant that is in sleeping mode. Starting a nuclear powerplant in sleeping mode cost in terms of maintenance and induces problems like what to do with the excess of energy produced (it could be sold to near country but only if they need it) That’s why they use these small gaz/fuel powerplant . They are just pushup powerplants . And the coal powerplant like in the video were doing the same job but in very very very poor efficiancy way in terms of yield and pollution

[@jasonguzman564]

Thanks, guys. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone

[@UncommonManFromEarth]

That's crazy ! I litteraly drove by that place 4 days ago and was like "I Wonder what that looks like inside" and there you go. 😂 Thanks guys ! Always loved your videos 👍🏽

[@annacoghill3838]

You guys are so awesome! I have never missed an episode. Happy Holidays to the both of you and your families! ☺️☺️

[@DarioVolaric]

I think they used that wallpaper wrapped unit as a running gag for investors. "And here we have the power PLANT! Get it? Power PLANT! Good one eh?"

[@CamSlater]

The blue ambience at the top was amazing, I think this is one of the best power plants you've explored so far.

[@shaggytallboy4982]

That plant looked like it could still run except for the control rooms being stripped. Thank you for recording this. Another excellent job boys!

[@alsanova]

16:32 - Well spotted on secret entrance to control room 😀👍

[@EphemeralProductions]

The flowers and wallpaper. Too funny! 😂😊😊❤

[@goodson77784]

How sad that place is like brand new.

[@NickyMitchell85]

Bienvenue à Paris, La Belle France 🇫🇷, Le Proper People. Continuez à faire du bon travail.

[@thestars386]

I'm loving the old logos like the ACA one.

[@cardinaloflannagancr8929]

Thanks to you both great video and love the plant themed plant.

[@RogerBergqvist]

It is a very clean and nice building.

[@DerCrawlerVomUrAnus]

the parts with the blue lighting were just eerily beautiful, easily my favorite part of this video.

[@bethanie3793]

I've been watching you for 9 years. I still get SO excited everytime you upload videos like the first time I discovered your channel! Thank you for all you do!

[@Andy_Dines]

There is very little in the way of architecture or aesthetics in a more modern power plant, it's still fascinating though :) It looked so intact, so well preserved, that if it weren't for the heavily stripped out control rooms it could be fired back up!

[@jessicawho7430]

YES YES YES!!! I love when you guys do power plants!!!! ❤❤

[@CausticPenguino6969]

I used to watch you guys all the time I forgot about this channel i couldn't be happier you got reccommended to me. time to binge lol

[@Jagermonsta]

26:37 that door not being closed might be the reason why the elevator wasn't responding to the button press on the lower floor. potentially might still work? not that anyone should use it but ya know

[@sensations111]

Great job guys! I love the old power plants.

[@lachatteasmr8080]

Love how you say Vitry-sur-Seine too 😉😉

[@bluejacketsfan60]

As someone who makes replacement seals for power plant turbines I reat love when you do these - especially when they're apart so you can see the inner workings. Great video guys!👍

[@IanMcGarr]

I'm impressed that you don't break anything to get into somewhere. You treat the building with respect.

[@just.oblivious]

Strong Portal 2 vibes with the blue light across the elevated walkways.

[@kaisenji]

The door of sketchness is my favorite line. Never say that Michael lets any locked door keep him out. Great video guys.

[@CrazyQuady]

The way that blue looked at 22:12 I kinda thought I was having a stroke 😂

[@johanna7254]

The sections with blue light were so eerie, almost beautiful in a way. Great video guys!!

[@DeathMetalViking]

A Proper People power plant video for thanksgiving!?!?

[@robertmailhos8159]

Thank you for posting this video on this abandoned French power plant Michael and Brian 👍👍

[@RobsNeighbor]

I can't wait to get home and finish this on the TV amazing work

[@PabloLopez-rw7nb]

Awesome videos guys. FYI what you've called the exciter in several videos is actually the collector. The exciter is in a cabinet and it "excites" the generator rotor to produce the voltage. The collector connects the exciter to the rotor.

[@WeDieOnIo]

That quiet pick scrape bass sound (?) starting at 7:35 is a thing of beauty. Super clever and satisfying

[@johnbroski1993]

Thank you for keeping it OG and saying 'join us as venture inside to see what's left.'

[@My_Random_Brain]

This type of stuff I find so interesting, thank you for making this and happy thanksgiving. ❤

[@Taylor-lover13-13]

i haven’t seen a. idea in forever thanks for uploading i know it’s hard work happy thanksgiving!!

[@LanyeChichester]

Great video guys, I love watching the videos of the different places that you go to and seeing all the exciting things left behind, be safe and enjoy your Thanksgiving ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nataliepolivkova8389]

The blue area looks absolutely amazing

[@Sentienttitanic2392]

It's a fantastic week when bluds upload😊

[@AMji-c1l]

figuring out how to get into the control room gave me Resident Evil vibes

[@totolastico]

Nice! i passed by that plant many times. Now i can see in the inside . Keep going guys.

[@derrenleepoole]

Class explore lads. Really enjoyed that.

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

That segment in the blue caverns with the music was just hauntingly beautiful.

[@AmberExpert]

You two are fantastic thanks for all the cool adventures. ✌🏻🌷✌🏻🌷 stay safe

[@Wolfepup23]

Oh wow...the sound with the roof fan...so epic (imagine hearing that in an abandoned ship...)

[@joejohanesen1]

Your power plants are one of my favorites, the water turbines power stations are very cool too! Thank you, Happy Thanksgiving. Great work. How about operational facilities… have you tried to get tours to check them out and document them before abandoned? Your videography of that would be cool to document an operational facility.

[@DominatorHDX]

Wauw! That whole blue upper part is insane! 🟦🟦🟦

[@Awsom47Merc]

Good Mission Guys ! 👊😎👍

[@felixroeser7031]

Beautiful cinematography, especially in the blue section! Awesome work as always

[@thestars386]

23:34 yup nice breeze, breathing that asbestos dust. 👌

[@bmarie216]

Glad you guys posted a new video. Thank you. 😀👍🏻 Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

[@NicolasGasnier]

Amazing that you've come to France to visit that plant. And one that I know, I see it from the train every time I'm going to Paris. Nice structure, nice video !

[@mikepulsic9826]

3:50 Even the figures in the warning signs are stylish.. very french. ha

[@HomelessAdventuresHD]

Very clean for being abandonded looks like it would still be in use today! Happy Thanksgiving 🎉

[@deborahsmith7970]

Thank you for sharing very nice explore!!💙💙

[@GeneralElectricCNC]

As a G.E. retiree, most people have no idea what it takes to make power. Very similar, but everyone does it a little different. Thanks for the trip to Paris. Shame on you for not going to the Eifel Tower! The French gifted us that beautiful statue in N.Y.

[@joshb124]

Suspenseful ending!! I thought you'd say the plant is gone by now! Great explore as always!

[@thomashulse241]

The self stick wall/shelf paper was a quick fix to hold down asbestos while that unit was in operation.

[@probablyhomer9338]

That place is really cool. Glad you could preserve it before vandals and dissasembly.

[@FatherMcKenzie66]

every video is such a vibe guys, thanks for posting

[@GlamGam1964]

I didn’t care too much for this location (maybe because I didn’t understand it), but the video itself was superb. Your introduction grabbed my interest. Editing was great. Once we saw one of you filming down, then we saw the view from the camera doing the filming. Great editing. I didn’t hear any F bombs, so thank you for that. Good music. And you are both holding the camera steady so I don’t get seasick. A++++

[@timothyarcadipani2589]

First time on big screen for me. Always blown away the things you're doing. Thanks

[@rajah316]

Happy Holidays Thanks for another good video

[@ChipGuy]

When you see the huge amount of wiring it is amazing how much work has once gone into it.

[@mthc86]

Some truly amazing shots

[@patmiller7045]

Appreciate your great content and hard work. 😊

[@cjay2]

Thank you for all the work you do, guys. Brilliant!

[@stevencarlson5422]

I think this is the most colorful place yet, Im in love with any power plant or production industry ! keep up the amazing videos

[@85November]

Great job guys, really cool power plant!

[@RailPreserver2K]

I just wanted to tell you that I love your videos and it's some of the most artistic and informative cinematography I've seen covering abandoned structures and i love that yall include the history of the places you've visited. Also if you want to see an example of a preserved power plant I recommend checking out the Niagara Parks power station, it's been fully restored and from what I can seeing pictures it's stunning on the inside

[@ArielleSea-gc6rg]

So excited! Happy thanksgiving

[@rolfsinkgraven]

A very blue explore loved it.

[@Fabfourfan72]

I know I'm a few days late but it's a good day because there's a new vid!! I've been absolutely BINGING all of the old vids and I'm back to almost 9 years ago now because I watch them one after another after another 😅 keep up the good work guys absolutely LOVE your vids!!! I also love all of the history you guys give on each place you go to! Your power plant vids are some of my fav as well because I absolutely love seeing the old turbines and hearing the facts you guys know about them!

[@GixxerFoo]

Never got in on a new video so quick before!! Love these explorations!

[@Alifealonewithandie]

Beautiful scenes in blue. Thanks guys! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@bostontx]

17:58 I believe the phrase is 'voilà!"

[@Zer0suM207]

Really cool! The blue section is otherworldly, almost silent hill vibes.

[@chips161]

Valve just recently published their 20th anniversary documentary on Half-Life 2 showing how the art design came out of urban exploration. Suddenly makes sense how all your videos (especially these industrial ones) are reminiscent of that game. It would be cool if you ever get a chance to visit the train station that was featured!

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Love me a some power plants, especially coal fired.. it was beautiful. Thanks for sharing! Quite modern looking compared to ones I'm used to. Too bad it's decommissioned. I'm working on demoing one right now.. I was hoping you guys would come explore & document it before they started tearing it down, but it didn't sit very long, between decommissioning & demolition. :/

[@perryraybuck1239]

I love this video! great work!

[@blackcat14077]

Awesome video guys. Happy Thanksgiving