ABANDONED 1600’s Mansion With EVERYTHING Left Inside ~ Frozen In Time

🏰 The Lost Chateau of Southern France: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Bully Family's Abandoned Empire 🏰
✨ NEW VIDEO ALERT: Journey with me as I explore an enchanting yet forgotten 17th-century chateau in a remote village of Southern France. Left behind by the once wealthy Bully family, this majestic home reveals a captivating story of wealth, loss, and the relentless march of time.
🌿 A Family's Rise and Fall: The Bully family, once lords of a sprawling agricultural empire, transitioned into the lucrative hotel industry during the industrial era. What led them to abandon their chateau, leaving it frozen in time?
👇 Why Watch This Video?
Exclusive tour of a 17th-century chateau.
Rich narrative of a French family's rise and fall.
A haunting yet poetic look at an abandoned masterpiece.
📚 Topics Covered:
Abandoned Chateau
Southern France
Industrial Revolution
Hotel Industry
Bully Family
17th-century Architecture
Real Estate Exploration
🔍 Step Into A Forgotten World: As we navigate through the vine-covered halls and intricate tapestries, experience a realm where the past refuses to fade away.
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[@jakerirenef7034]

Whether it's a beautiful chateau in France, an American Victorian house, or the simpler country homes you've shown us, there is something so inherently sad about what's happened to these places. Such a mystery, what has happened to the people? Why are these lovely homes abandoned? Gives me a really melancholy feeling. Thanks for sharing this Jeremy. Your narration, and respect for these properties is admirable.

[@francesgrumblatt3420]

So much waste in this world!

[@synchronicity1470]

@@francesgrumblatt3420 so, so very true. So much waste. And even when the tons of glassware, porcelain dinnerware, lamps, furniture etc make it to antique Co-ops & second-hand shops, the stuff sits moldering away collecting dust because the greedy resellers ask more than people are willing to spend. I have seen this for the two decades I've been going to these places. It's only gotten worse as time's gone by. mini rant over. 🤣 Another sensitive & thoughtful explore, Jeremy. thank you

[@stephjezo6470]

The problem is cost to maintain on top of obscene taxes to inherit and then once acquired. It truly is sad.

[@lindaolphin7897]

What a shame for these estates that fall in to ruin from lack of money, family deaths or estates unsettled due to fighting over money, etc.😢

[@huntingfashiondolls3307]

​@@synchronicity1470 so does someone have the items for sell? I always wonder why no one just picks them up 🙈so many cute things there

[@maryhartwig6816]

I'm so impressed by the way you treated this abandoned building with such dignity and respect. You didn't just rummage through the things left behind, but handled them with great care. Very impressive.

[@bryan81584]

I like the soft speaking tone, also seems respectful of the peace of the location.

[@minkwells8434]

@@bryan81584 And the sensitive/sentimental music.

[@micahzarlingo]

@@livenbelieve4819shut up 😭

[@sandrarichburg5433]

M.j

[@United_By_Water]

Totally agree. I feel like the entire property got that level of respect by everybody that went inside. I bet if that was a place in the US, it would have been rummaged through and graffiti all over the walls....IMHO

[@cassiemeyer1164]

The care and detail that was put into the construction of these old homes is just brilliant. I am so sad that all of that unique beauty has been lost on modern construction

[@carladamcarter]

Lol. They were built with all that “detail” to cover up a crumbling structure. A lot of that stuff isn’t original, and I bet that whole place isn’t insulated an inch, and is drafty as heck. I’d take a modern building over something from before we knew about climate control 😂

[@bartsimpson8002]

@@carladamcarterthat’s why it’s lasted hundreds of years…. Tell me you know nothing about building houses without telling me you know nothing. Modern homes aren’t built to last. This Mansion was. It was built with Joinery and without screws. Not saying they can’t be built to last. You would know better if you actually work in the trades. 2x4’s are 2”x4” now and are young wood. Not like the old days. You can see how well built that house is. Climate control back then was fireplaces and windows. Also the carpenters and craftsmen that worked on this probably weren’t drug addicts, alcoholics. Also modern tech like MDF, particle board, etc. isn’t made to last. It gets wet, it turns to mush.

[@jadexu6382]

Problem is that only very few people can afford that kind of details, whereas modern houses are for almost everybody.

[@GreenTT-l1l]

⁠@@bartsimpson8002 thank you! What an ignorant, laughable comment. Glad you dismantled it.

[@carladamcarter]

@@bartsimpson8002 I’m a GC. I know a thing or two. Thanks for weighing in.

[@usaraquel]

I see so many comments about how sad it is that the this beautiful house is rotting away, I agree. And yet, when I saw this video the first thing I thought was humans come to this world and construct beautiful big houses full of things that are expensive but when we die literally nothing really matters, all this stuff will rot away in time. Makes me think about what really matters in life? Are we pursuing lasting joy and happiness? Connection, love and understanding is longer lasting than things because memories can never die.

[@cherrypichick6782]

Yes, but the "Things" mattered while they were there! People read The Books, Played the Card Games, Listened to The Piano, Played with The Doll Carriage, Slept in The Beds etc etc etc... The Trick is to Use your Things to their best purpose to create memories and not Let Things Use YOU! 😁

[@geebarney7910]

Youve clearly never lived with nothing, this is coming from your friendly neighborhood "homeless traveller. ​@cherrypichick6782

[@saladfingers.]

😂 Bro I hope most of my memories die

[@avamasquerade]

I was just thinking about how lucky I am to live in a time where there are still ruins left to explore and wondering what, of our current world, will be excavated and poured over by generations a few hundred years from now.... Aside from microplastics and PFOAs of course 😅

[@kelleymcfadden9675]

Yes and the most important thing is to know where one is going after they die. The Bible says we can know that we have eternal life in heaven by putting our trust in the blood that Jesus shed for us on the cross to pay for our sins. There is no other way to heaven. And if we reject the sacrifice that Jesus made for us, we are choosing hell. Those are the only two alternatives after death. I'm so glad that I have put my faith and trust in Jesus Christ and I feel so sorry for anybody that hasn't.

[@GreenTT-l1l]

The march of time is relentless. Your explorations are a somber reminder that nothing lasts, no matter how much wealth we have, no matter how badly we want it to. People age, buildings deteriorate, places change, the world changes, things of the past fade, and in all this, we must live and love and make peace with the knowledge that everything we know and hold dear will come to an end. Thanks for showing us this once bustling, cherished family home.

[@mikestirewalt5193]

Heraclitus said it a long time ago. Punta rhea. Nothing lasts.

[@GreenTT-l1l]

@@mikestirewalt5193 Indeed. March on, comrade

[@reinab8168]

Well said.

[@luannd62]

Beautiful and insightful ❤

[@MarnusvdMerwe]

Terrifying reality of time.

[@TheVivern2]

Totally enjoyed exploring this property with you. At 83 only get to go exploring on the computer. Loved seeing all the books and shelves. These people were well read it seems. Love to read and explore homes. My best loved job was as a realtor. Keep on doing what you are doing. Thanks

[@ThePHYL]

Books were entertainment….it kept them sharp….I remember when my father came home with a television….we were all jumping so excitedly….the family tv…everyone sat around all watching a program at night…I remember when everyone sat around the dinner table, just talking about their day, eating together….some nights my dad would say let go for a ride, we would all pile into, going no where just riding around….I always fell asleep, I would feel my father pick me up and carry me into the house and put me to bed….it felt so safe…even though I knew he would pick me up…so I wouldn’t open my eyes, my mother would carry my little brother Timmy, my other brother and my sister would always stay awake, ruffed it going upstairs..

[@strawberry-ms2qc]

@@ThePHYL thank you for your message, hearing this makes me long for a simpler past that existed before I did! I'm only 18 and wish for simpler times...

[@Yuiiski-]

There’s something very sad about this video, just knowing that people lived there, people laughed, cried, argued, probably held parties, and it’s all just crumbling away to time.

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

What a heartbreaking story. I hope the daughter is faring well anyway. I'd love to restore such a building and spend the rest of my days sharing it with others. It's really not too late to salvage the place. No extensive water damage, which does the most harm. I hope someone saw this and snatched it up by now.

[@camlacasse3760]

The daughter may well have also passed.

[@kristinalowe9819]

As someone that enjoys looking at old homes I find this heartbreaking. Such a lovely home and it is dying from neglect.

[@lucialuciferion6720]

Same , and to think all the billionaires in the world could easily restore something like this , but instead buy some tacky modern mega mansion. It's unreal the unjust in the world.

[@Mianna.]

"tacky modern mega mansion" You got that right.@@lucialuciferion6720

[@Anna-ss4sf]

Unbearably sad and yet I couldn’t stop watching. I hope someone comes along with a ton of money who can resurrect this mansion and bring it back to its former glory.

[@davemartin8577]

So glad someone else felt that. The longer the video went on, as brilliant as it was, the sadder I got. Just imagine how much life this building saw, and is now just sat here, still full of memories

[@wardygrub]

I felt the same and thought of the inevitability of everything, all objects and life disintegrates. We can free ourselves of such sadness when we can accept this.

[@steel12city17cowgirl]

This exquisite house should be restored and place as a historic landmark!! It’s just incredible!! I collect antique furniture and things…. I’d love some of those pieces. Love the blue and white bathroom….. Thank you for sharing!!

[@robertb67]

In years past, this place was probably full of life and laughter with family gatherings at Christmas and such. It is a sobering example of time constantly marching forward.

[@lilhsounder]

In a perfect world I’d have all my friends work together to preserve this place and we can all share a percentage of owning it . And then have magical magnificent parties all the time . I know I know pipe dream

[@joannedobkin3363]

This is how my parents home looked. Belongings everywhere left behind when my mom died only I wasn’t allowed inside they sold the house with all the contents to a stranger and I had to dumpster dive for sentimental things. This home is telling a story of its owner being abandoned and left behind by those alive that didn’t care to safeguard what meant something once. I cannot get past what my family did leaving everything to a stranger. I find this video sad as it brings back that memory of a lost life.

[@christinedavies4895]

I do hope that life will bring kinder people uour way.

[@Jellytimehello]

@@christinedavies4895As do I xx

[@langyd4518]

❤🌸🌸🌺💐💐

[@joannedobkin3363]

Thank you for all your kind reply messages. My last visit to the home the new owner changed so much. I went to see my mother’s beloved garden she planted flowers every year for 50 plus years but the new owner paved over most of it. Like the song yellow taxi they took paradise and put up a parking lot. My heart was broken thinking of all the hours my mother slaved over her garden she loved so much. My mom died in that home and I feel a part of her is still there. My heart is forever broken 💔

[@cherrypichick6782]

So very sorry to hear this. Now you must move ONWARD & build a Life as YOU choose! 💕

[@housestark5362]

I just wanted to tell you I really appreciate how calm and respectful you threated this historical gem. It is rare to see any explorers not trying to eggagerate or coming up with wild theories about these places. It was a pleasure watching your tour, I am looking forward to your next videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@Cheri434]

I just want to say I really appreciate how you explore these places for their beauty and never disturb anything. You’re there to look and experience, and that’s honorable.

[@MsMesem]

Yes but I can't bear that he doesn't make some adjustment to wide open windows and shutters. To arrange so some airflow but animals and rain not coming in. I hate that.

[@lucyhuff2862]

I love seeing the inside of these places and you bring to life the Best parts of each room.thank You for being so respectful of each place

[@lindatimmons3675]

@@MsMesem..... I would have to close the windows and doors. That's just me.

[@darylynrose6814]

As you are making through all the rooms and you see that God was present while they lived in this Chatou ,I believe it would be good to call out to bless the souls which have gone to you Lord and throughout the Mansion and it's Glory to not allow evil spirtss to claim now that the childen of God are gone ,hopefully to Our's Lord in Heaven

[@darylynrose6814]

❤

[@jandeband]

We ve Been watching a lot of utube videos, where these individuals explore these abandoned mansions, houses etc. There are some powerful things to be learned by going into these abandoned homes, where it all seems frozen in time, the beds made neatly, things organized perfectly, even though there are broken windows, and the roof with big holes and water pouring through, refrigerators full of now toxic food, after fifteen or twenty years, some with calendars hanging on the wall, marking the last month they lived there, one went to the hospital and never returned, the person filming sometimes narrates what he knows about the families, but the one mystery unanswered is, how could it happen that anyone could die and no friends or family would go into that house and dispose of what was left behind, some of the items are very valuable, there is such a strong life lesson in these videos, many amassed great wealth, gathered valuable items from around the world, but in death, we all die the same, for we can take nothing with us, so sad the earth takes back what it gave, no matter the value, time and the elements will reclaim it.

[@jandeband]

I posted this to my facebook ❤

[@GreatWaterCircus]

Himmmm I agree... and the sadness of the last days must have been lonely.

[@jacquelinemiddleton6967]

Powerful reminder

[@ler5299]

Well said

[@camlacasse3760]

So true. A lesson we have to learn as difficult as it is. I am 82 and have collections. Collections of everything. What do I do with them? My children don't want antiques or collections which take up so much space. Have a strong attachment to these collections as I found certain pieces in various parts of the world. For me, they contain such wonderful memories, but I do recognize that is not the case for others.

[@louise1564]

Wow. I could spend hours in this house, each room with its own treasures and stories to tell. I would love to see the slide photos and read the letters. Thank you for capturing this magnificent piece of history - I really felt as though I was transported there. This was very moving to watch.

[@annejudithwik4224]

this makes me teary eyed. like, you think about the people who once called this their home, what were their wants and dreams, who were the people they loved,,,its also proof that a house needs people, if not it just dies

[@dog-gone-it5944]

To me, it was like looking at the titanic. Stuck in time and slowly withering in time. Absolutely beautiful house. Such a shame it was left behind.

[@grenachegirl]

You know they go through looking for $$$ . I wonder how much money they made grabbing whatever.

[@PuckDudesHockey]

About 20 years ago, my wife and I lived in France for two years, bought an old stone barn and renovated it into a house. Pretty cool experience, but it wasn't nearly as majestic as this property... this is a DIY dream place!! Thanks for the vid!

[@animaladvocate8938]

So why did you leave?

[@PuckDudesHockey]

@@animaladvocate8938 There was a death in our family... we wanted to return to Canada to be with our surviving family members.

[@animaladvocate8938]

@@PuckDudesHockey oh I see. Im so sorry for your loss.

[@ropolito1980]

I wish I could visit a home like that. I’d be opening books, looking intently at pictures. Catching all the details that tell the story of times past

[@Romain-lv9sr]

Il y a énormément de manoir comme cela en France ou le temps c'est arrêter. On ressent vraiment quelque chose d'incroyable dans ces lieux.

[@Neckromorph]

It's one thing to see old abandoned buildings that are mostly empty with maybe a few things laying around. But seeing this virtually untouched house with everything still inside is such a different mood. From the furniture, to the clothes still in the closets, to the small personal stuff. It's a fascinating, but also sad thing to see things that were once someone's everyday items being left in decay along with the rest of the house.

[@gailc6158]

I like how you notice points of interest and you go slowly. You notice decor and things that really matter

[@leikowj]

Microwave oven? Washing machine, front load?? Someone was living there recently. The house is impressive though, I really enjoy checking everything with my eyes.

[@Garrysullivanjones]

He didn’t mention that old movie projector on the second floor. That looked really old

[@melissalovett9828]

It always makes me sad to see books that age abandoned, I’m sure some are more recent publications but I imagine some of those books contain knowledge and stories that will never be shared again. How id love to sit and go through each one ❤

[@nicholasgreaves1]

I hear that

[@josephchartier9983]

I'm sure many of the books are worth a fortune. Many are perhaps 17th century. If I were younger. I would have loved to bid on clearing and cleaning this castle. A person could get rich on this one. 🤑

[@melissalovett9828]

@@josephchartier9983 eh I definitely would keep them all. Knowledge is priceless in my opinion regardless of the money it could gain. Different perspectives

[@josephchartier9983]

@@melissalovett9828 In the 60's. I had lived in Grace Kelly's Uncles Summer Home. There were Might have been 900 books or so. I loved them. Went through them often being there were no video games and only 4 channels on TV. I miss them often. But now I'm retired I would have sold them so someone else could enjoy them and I could use the money now. 🤓

[@bazingayourhorse]

@@melissalovett9828 Do you read in french or latin?

[@JohnMoore-ov1zv]

This is such a great example of how little value "things" can be.

[@kristacielo5734]

The beauty brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for treating the house and the spirits who may still reside there with respect.

[@IAmALoveDevil]

I love how this beautiful house isn't violated with grafity and stuff. It's still in it's old glory. It makes me kinda sad. This place looks like the last owner just went away for a little while to never come back again. So sad 😢 I love how you treat everything with respect ❤

[@AndySaenz]

It’s sad to see this magnificent mansion in such a terrible state of deterioration. I hope it gets a much needed restoration it deserves.

[@hipe4191]

A woman, Bess Gill was murdered in this French Chateau - her remains are in the home. Please respond - Content creator. Please 🕊

[@Michorida]

@@hipe4191where did you find this information?

[@johntodd7495]

I feel it's deteriorating, but so close to repairable! Can I make an offer?

[@dogwklr]

This building is in great condition. Made to last forever

[@debralucero3565]

To think that the owner was killed here is so sad. I love your channel. Thank you so much for your complete respect.

[@duetoronomy]

I want to cry seeing things lie forgotten like this. How many of us have been totally homeless in the past while that place was collecting mold? 🙋‍♀️ Music and your voice, I was absolutely transported. Very nice work sir❤

[@BennLuvsYou24]

Your shot at 1:33 entering into the area, along with your narration and scoring, gave me chills. It's so surreal and dream like. It felt profound. I can only say Thank You for how beautiful that capture was.

[@Lissie771]

The book collection that you said was from the same author was actually a collection of crime fiction from different authors by a publishing imprint called Série Noire. Série Noire was founded in 1945. I could spend hours just going through the books. The radios were also extremely interesting… Also, the baby carriage in the first room is for a doll…not an actual child.

[@erikalla4454]

So it isn't Maxine de la Mar? Thank goodness! I've been googling my fingers off trying to find them!

[@lornaw8964]

​@@erikalla4454 I have been doing the same thing! I came to the comments trying to find out the family's name...

[@MsMesem]

The pink and green with some black accents was popular in early 1950's. This family home reeks of culture and good taste.

[@nowaokieellen9151]

Beautiful and sad, But as the riches disappear, heirs cannot afford the upkeep on these beautiful old mansions. It is too expensive to fix, then too expensive to maintain.

[@mohannair1964]

It was identified as a crib, but as you say, it was a baby carriage. Commentary could benefit from a woman's greater familiarity with homes. Also, it has been altered by several generations and, it is obvious, intruders. Maybe it is involved in a protracted legal case and that is why no attempt has been made to empty it of personal contents.

[@soulscry]

'Memento Mori.' We are only here a short time and cannot take "things" with us where we go after this life...thank you for being so respectful towards these abandoned homes. Lots of sadness...

[@catherinepraus8635]

There was probably a-lot of laughter and joy at one point in time

[@EMAGA]

Incredible. I can’t understand why anyone would abandon such an amazing property. Hopefully somebody rescues and restores it soon.

[@debbiecagliarini4421]

In France the taxes are so high that they can't afford to keep them so they just walk away and the local governments take over as they are so in arrears with their taxes. They estimate there are approximately 45,000 chateaus in france and over half are in varying stages of disrepair. If you are interested is seeing Coco chanels chateau, which had nothing but the other brick walls left after a fire gutted it go to 'escape to rural france' and watch Dan lovingly restore this place. Do yourself a favour and go back to the start of the chateau rebuild, you will find it fascinating. I hope Dan gets to see these types of vlogs and maybe he could buy some of this furniture and bring it back to life so it gets another chance.

[@andrelwhitnire]

Well done Jeremy! Your narrator voice is so calm and soothing that as I watched I held my 3 month old grandson in my lap and he was so calm & quiet as he watched & listened to your narrative! The whole time! Thank you so much for your incredible work and attention to the details you draw our eyes & souls to!

[@imjonesy5239]

I love the reverence you have for the places you explore. Your thirst for their stories is evident. Thank you so much for taking us along. ❤

[@bonitabland3417]

You did a great job narrating this site. It’s nice to see a young man who appreciates such a beautiful & historical property. It seems a shame it’s empty and depreciating. Someone took great care in decorating & furnishing this house. Thank you for the tour.😊

[@LadyOfDarkness2]

Loved it!!! Would love to see more awesome videos like this! 😃👍🫶

[@sylvestercoffee7212]

It literally hurts me to see this house and the beautiful piano ( I wish you could have looked and told us what the name was of that piano) and the old books just being ignored!!

[@childlesscatladydreams]

chandeliers over tractors - what a magical mystery. I love this place, and I love how interested and respectful you guys are! Yay for young people who care! Cheers from the US.

[@amyharris5336]

This is so incredibly sad to me. All the memories and love gone to waste. No one to carry on this beautiful home that once was full of life.

[@thenext9537]

That's the kind of place that deserves restoration and leave as much of it as is. Fantastic find, absolutely gorgeous.

[@gbcleite11]

That last bathroom you just showed (the ugly one), seemed like was something adapted to the use of elder people during his/hers last years on the mansion. It is as if they didn't care about maintaining the mansion's style anymore and all they cared about was functionality. One of the evidences are the metallic holders on the wall by the bathtub. I would go further and speculate that on the last years the house was inhabited, the owners were very senior and they have someone young to take care of them. That "ugly" bathroom gave me that impression.

[@RedRosesDead07]

This is so beautiful... it breaks my heart to know it's never going to be someone's beloved home ever again.

[@gaius_enceladus]

Looks like the lawn is mown reasonably regularly so it seems like there is a caretaker of some kind looking after the property. Either that or a kind neighbour. It's a lovely old place!

[@vivienanderson603]

Watching this with tears in my eyes. This beautiful place is screaming out to be loved. How heartbreaking to see it like this. How I’d love to be there and make it into what it used to be

[@freedomthroughspirit]

I agree, it is so SAD. Beautiful, fascinating, amazing, but utterly what a waste of beautiful things and a property that deserves care. I hope it gets auctioned to someone who appreciates it.

[@valsperl5557]

@vivien Anderson Watching this made me sad too. It made me think of so many things that happen in life. I have a nephew that said to me "You know Aunt Val, after a generation or two, you are forgotten about" I didn't know how to feel and really had to accept that as an ordinary person it's probably true, but still sad. The books in there were sad to see that they didn't go to a library, but the thing that got me was a few of the pictures of people. Who are they? Are they family members from generations ago that nobody cares about? The pictures from my Mom and Dad's house are my prize possessions and are so precious to me. I found old pictures of great-great grandparents and I wanted to know who each of them were, where did they come from and when? I know some might say I'm too sentimental but I feel everyone should know where their roots came from and no matter where, be proud of that and who you are. That's what makes this video so heartbreaking yet interesting. I think the generations following behind us don't care as much for the old, they are wrapped up in today and tomorrow, maybe because the world is moving so fast. Even though I'm grateful for the videos, they are very thought provoking and moving. I drive around and see abandoned properties that are so beautiful and use to wonder why didn't anyone buy that and fix it up, but now that I'm older and see how taxed we are, it makes it so hard. Too bad the local government agencies can't fix our homeless population with some of them. I see how this brought you and I to tears because there has to be easier answers. Thank you for your comment, I don't normally share on comments but I had to with yours because it touched me in the same way.

[@hazeltreeretreat9035]

We should save it

[@hazeltreeretreat9035]

​@@valsperl5557i relate i am.only one left now and dont know what to do

[@valsperl5557]

@@hazeltreeretreat9035 Hi Hazel, I have a nephew and a niece left who are about 2 hours away. They have jobs, families, and everyday life responsibilities so it makes it hard to connect. It's sad being the last one, I'm the last one with no children. When both my parents were gone, as old as I am, I felt like an orphan. I think no matter how old you are, just knowing Mom & Dad were there, was subconsciously a safety net feeling and now that's gone and then you know for sure, you're totally on your own. It's been just over 4 years since my Dad passed away and I lived next door and took care of him for 9 years, there are still days I wake up and think, I better get up and get next door to make his breakfast. Then I realize, he's gone, calm down. Then I feel lost all over again. I lived for my family, they were everything to me. When I was 20, I was in a near fatal accident and my parents made their dining room into a hospital room and took care of me while I laid there in a body cast for months. They didn't have to do that, they owed me nothing, so to be next to them in their final years and give them their final wishes, gave me a lot of peace. I was very grateful for that opportunity to give back to them. I try to keep that in mind and try to be grateful for as much as possible to avoid going into depression that's hard to get out of. When Dad passed he had only had hospice for 2 days but it allowed me 1 year of grief therapy and that was a life saver. I had an excellent therapist and thank God for that everyday. I'm at an age that makes it hard to get out, meet new people and be social. My hearing is bad, my back and my legs are not in the greatest shape for walking even. My enjoyment is TV, hobbies and the phone. It's sad to realize that there are probably millions in the same situation and no way to know each other and communicate. If I felt better I would volunteer to sit with others and read to them, watch TV or whatever help they need, but I'm stuck. Looking at these abandoned homes is heartbreaking at any age, but when you're next in line to go and you look at your possessions that are your taste, you wonder if they're going to the dump or hopefully given to someone in need that can enjoy and cherish them as I do. Who knew that this was going to be life at this age, if someone had told me this was it, I would have thought they didn't know what they were talking about. Like a child not understanding the process of working to earn the food on the table, until they have to do it. I hope you never feel alone, and if you do, just remember there's millions in the same position. Hope this helps you even a little bit. Wishing you peace in this crazy thing called, life.

[@WindaryKChartreuse]

Can I just say this voice of yours is just so perfect, giving me constant chills every time you speak 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽

[@dumpster4]

you are exploring this place with so much respect and admiration. much different than some other abandoned places explorers i have seen. this video and this home are so beautiful i almost cried. thank you for giving us a peek at this amazing piece of history :)

[@stephenstevens6573]

I've watched a lot of urban exploration channels, but never one where the property was treated with the reverence and appreciation that they deserve. Thank you for the respect.

[@Baniepam]

It would be truly wonderful to get a genealogy and history expert to examine the portraits and photos in the house and see if they can trace the heritage and get more information about the family and the stories that can come to life through memories and history. It would be interesting to speak with the person who actually clears the grass on that property.

[@laurarules3642]

I think they said they had a daughter and were wealthy. Maybe the daughter is just content to leave it like that and has no need to sell it. I have seen several abandoned house tours like this were they had lots of family but for whatever reason the children just left them abandoned and seem uninterested

[@user-qv2vw4fl4z]

I'm a genetic genealogist and would be honored to do the research of this family and mansion. I'm located in North Carolina.

[@catherinepraus8635]

@@user-qv2vw4fl4zoh I’d love to be there with you and seeing you unearth the mysteries of their lives very interesting

[@funwithgm7807]

Thanks for the tour, amazing home with history still intact. My mother was an antique collector and appraiser for over 45 years. She loved going into old abandoned homes. Just seeing the history of people who lived there at one point. It is amazing that people do not come in and take those beautiful pieces of furniture and art. I am happy that they don't or haven't. Thanks again for sharing.

[@sv-hermes]

It's crazy for me to think about the Last day the house was inhabited, how it come to stay like this, every furniture placement, every chair, every clothe. Amazing.

[@dianemiller7994]

This is so overwhelmingly sad. I can’t help but wonder what happened in this family to just abandon their home.

[@ACDZ123]

Death happened 😢

[@sannajohanna5579]

Propably war made them escape snd leave everything behind. Depends, from which year newspapers are.

[@dannyrivera5471]

They died Diane Miller 😔

[@jsi4064]

Nothing good

[@KristinBeck]

Exactly. Why did no one come and clean out the house or claim it? So sad to have all that and no one comes when you’re dead.

[@christinedistelhorst8879]

It is so sad that someone in the family didn't take it over!! All the items should be in a museum somewhere. Loved how the curtains, sheets, sofa, wallpaper and etc. matched!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@josephinenobile1594]

Or there is nobody left or no money....sadly

[@Garrysullivanjones]

@@josephinenobile1594 sadly ? Nah they lived the good life while they had it. Doubt they were depressed out there in the chateau Jeeves

[@crabtrap]

@@Garrysullivanjones i assure you, the father that was the last living owner/occupent of home was severly lonely.

[@Garrysullivanjones]

@@crabtrap yeah I didn’t think of the last resident going through all those emotions and the knowing it was the end of their glory from Long ago . Ever stalwart...

[@rhiannonm8132]

always makes me wonder if he did something to make his family cut him off and want nothing to do with him, not even his house, money or valuables…. 🤔

[@barbaramarkham4736]

Thank you Jeremy. As always a brilliant tour. That bathroom! The taps are GOLD!! No tarnishing. The tile was amazing! The small table in the dining room would have had several leaves to make it huge when needed. I think the first bedroom was a childrens bedroom, the Baby Buggy so sweet. I love the matching wallpaper and curtains! Beautiful. You have a gift for what you do, so respectful and such a lovely voice you have. Your videos are so wonderful, I could watch them all day, I actually have! Take care of yourself. ♥️🙏🏻

[@macklandtube]

They don't make them like this anymore. Whenever you play the sound in the room I can hear your footsteps but not one squeak in the floor. Amazing.

[@Lou-lu3tw]

What a rare gem! Your care and thoughtfulness for the items in the home and the privacy of the former inhabitants belongings is admirable.

[@shortreviewsofficial]

I've never been put to sleep so fast, and that is not a a slight. The content is very entertaining, but your voice and the music are so soothing.

[@sarazimmerman713]

My thoughts too! Like a dream!

[@Kellycreator]

What a beautiful chateau. I feel so drawn to the beautiful library with its muted green picking up the colour from the stunning Middle Eastern rug. It’s so sad to see it abandoned and unloved. There are so many treasures in this home. Surprised it hasn’t been looted.

[@brendabrown8027]

This place was once someone's beautiful home. Its a shame it has been abandoned and neglected. I would love to be able to see the books and letters. I love old books! Thank you for sharing your adventure and for the respect you have for this place.

[@angelolazeroms5900]

I really hope this chateau will be saved before it is too late. If I only could afford it, I would go affer this. The building and surroundings are a true gem. Not too big and elaborate, nice arches and overall great architecture. It looks like someone went specifically through documents only. And I hope you shut all the windows upon leaving. Thank you for uploading and respectfully showing us this magnificent place!

[@lucialuciferion6720]

Honestly if people like us , interested in saving the same buildings , got together we can buy it together and visit at times and enjoy it ! That would be possible maybe? Maybe there's a way to do this, I've never looked into this possibility.

[@angelolazeroms5900]

This also goes through my mind often. That would be a great idea, there isn't really a platform for it I guess. You have Workaway and 1 euro house concepts but that's rather different. I believe there are a lot of people dreaming of doing something like this, but are held back by the need to survive in todays' society and not able to create the right circumstances and plan ahead.@@lucialuciferion6720

[@lizmil]

I agree, it’s on a nice scale, not too opulent. I could actually imagine living in a house like this.

[@Romain-lv9sr]

Il y a tellement de manoir comme cela en France. J'en connais des tonnes ou le temps c'est arrêter

[@angelicabotones8559]

It's lovely, but mostly sad. I imagine them sitting and reading the letters and writing them. The music being played in that gorgeous piano and the family reading the newspaper while the fireplace alight their readings.

[@limiwa]

Beautiful and tragic. I've had a fascination with old abandoned homes ever since I explored one in the woods by our home when I was a kid. Nothing as old as this, maybe built in the early 1900s, but everything left behind for decades. I'd love to know the history of this home...who lived here when it was first built hundreds of years ago, why the daughter or other family members of the current owners never claimed it. So interesting.

[@glencoughlan2209]

Greetings from Tasmania Australia, What a delightful insight into someone's residence and abandoned life, quite possibly due to an untimely and sudden death. A falling out among the family probably led to the heirs not coming forward and the reason the chateau was left at a certain place in its own time. I am deeply touched by the great respect and reverence you presented this discovery to us all. It just goes to show how finite each of our lives are and how fleeting our existence is upon this ruthless rock. Nature quickly reclaims what belongs to it and the vermin and opportunists devour the rest. How awful it is to see such a lovely instrument as you put it, the grand piano teetering on one of its legs. I imagine the next venturer into the home will be less respectful and kick that leg from under it and spill the ebony and ivory keys all over the floor desecrating it. Alas we are all mere mortals, and it is pretty sad to see or rather imagine what ever became of the poor last soul that sat there in that room in front of that fireplace on a winters evening listening to that old radio just before he passed. Life is cruel.

[@kenhiett5266]

Pessimistic assumptions and perspectives are a function of focus and endings. Flourishing and happiness are commonly featured in modern times, and hardship begets some of our best qualities.

[@meshelsweigart4820]

I absolutely adore your respect for the old stuff and treat these places as if they are still dwelled in. Oh and that blue and white bathroom was gorgeous

[@amywarhaft8297]

The library and that bathroom took my breath away! So gorgeous. There is beauty is the abandonment and the way it captures the passage of time.

[@eldoctordeltac]

The fact that there are many books by Maxime Delamare, a quite unknown author, somehow amazes me, since he could be related to both the owners of the house and the woman who inspired Gustave Flaubert’s Madame Bovary. We may never now, but it seems a fascinating story to me. Anyway, this video is pure gold, I’ve been into abandoned places since ever, and seeing this is really satisfying to me. Thanks a lot!

[@debbieosbornsteiniger7303]

François Grégoire , born March 24, 1914 in Remiremont , Vosges , and died on April 24, 1973 in Saint-Nabord , Vosges , is an engineer by training, then a professor of literature and a French essayist . Under the pseudonyms of Maxime Delamare , André Gex and René Derain , he published numerous detective novels and spy novels , several of which appeared in the Série noire .

[@eldoctordeltac]

@@debbieosbornsteiniger7303 thanks! Now I guess François Grégoire isn’t related to Delphine Delamare, but I’ve had some fun researching.

[@michelemiletich7540]

you can look at the archives

[@eldoctordeltac]

@@michelemiletich7540 which ones?

[@AndrewintheBerks]

I love your gentleness, respect and appreciation of this home.

[@kimberlyfosnot2869]

So sad to see all that beautiful furniture just rotting away. Awesome video!!

[@JeremyXplores]

Yeah, it's always a shame to see that. Such rare, priceless artifacts just rotting away

[@KKonYouTube]

@@JeremyXplores why doesn't anymore take it? Family or town/state? Or even salvage people? I don't understand how the finiture and antique books,art,lighting, etc are still there. Especially the houses where you mention the families are greedy and fighting over the property. Wouldn't they want to take the antiques with them?

[@taylorrice8612]

@@KKonKZbin lots of antiquities there worth a lot

[@Garrysullivanjones]

@@taylorrice8612 the radios would be at least 500-1000. The clothes would be in the thousands . Crazy

[@RanndiMarie01]

Wow. What a fantastic house and fantastic video. I can’t believe how well preserved everything in there is, the furniture, clothes, books and letters. What an amazing find. I also can’t believe it’s all still there.

[@lizwalker1736]

The imagery and music and the way you present the home is just beautiful. ❤

[@seekingtruth1110]

The books!! Oh my word would I love to go through them. What a library! New subscriber here because of the respect and time you took to show us this marvelous place. Taking the cup out of the closet to add to the bathroom was perfect! That won me over.

[@kamikariad]

Sais-tu lire le français?

[@barbburns2122]

Agree !

[@GraceMed]

That library is beautiful! Wish I could see what all those books are... I find these videos so interesting, but also so sad... If only those rooms could talk and tell us the stories of the families that lived there through the years...

[@RosaleeMeade-vp7qs]

I just love your voice to tell these stories. And to respect the privacy of the families of these priceless homes.

[@francinebehrendt]

its beautiful, enchanting and sad. Thank you for posting your explorations.

[@greenthumbmary5970]

Thank you for posting this. It was obviously a very lovely home at one time. What a shame that these beautiful old places are abandoned and forgotten. Such beautiful details.

[@loramiller1259]

Beautiful, yet sad that family didn’t rescue everything inside as well as the structure itself!!😢

[@GlenysHowland]

Someone should buy this wonderful place and restore everything inside its great to see but not abandoned like this maybe a museum? Glenys

[@rythmblood27]

So many emotions ran through my mind watching this wonderfully made video. Very relaxing. But these places always leave me a little sad.

[@angeladowden4535]

Amazing!! Wow...the piano room!! Notice on the children's bedroom's, how the beds are SO close together & jammed in one corner, the furtherest possible away from the fireplace, but also giving a large floor area to play on... LOVE that floral wallpaper & that incredible tile in that bathroom...it kinda reminds me of the night sky. Wow!! The master bedroom bed with the chair at the writing desk matching the spiral/ knobby timber... & THAT massive balcony!!!! THANKYOU for showing us!! I hope someone buys it & loves it once again!!❤❤

[@Jennilovesmakeup82]

If you can see the beauty in this treasure now imagine how stunning it was when it was up and running. 🥰 Thank you for sharing this ❤

[@radgrand]

makes me wonder if this was an original bed and breakfast, or retreat , as it has a pond of some kind and all the bedrooms matching the walls seem commercial to some extent

[@tamitatangoto5134]

This blue and white bathroom must be the queen’s 👑bathroom. It is the most beautiful bathroom I’ve ever seen. I love that the curtains and the wallpaper are still in such a magnificent condition. Obviously top-of-the-line materials used in it. Wow and that bathtub that’s phenomenal.

[@KristiLEvans1]

Well said. I agree.

[@rebecca7051]

Perfect example of the fact that we don't take anything with us...

[@debbiejamison3883]

I am most amazed at how this house hasn't been vandalized. In North America it would have been.

[@grammysal]

My sister and I love antiques and love to imagine the stories they have to tell. I see lots of stories in this old home. But sad that they aren’t being preserved for others.

[@much2feisty4u]

I’m absolutely blown away. I literally could not stop watching this. So beautiful and so eerily sad at the same time. Thank you for sharing this. It was amazing to walk through this home with you. I just kept picturing each room and how it might have looked in the glory days of the home.

[@T97Frida]

This truly is an exceptional beautiful place. As melancholically enchanting it looks in its withering state, everything inside of me screamed „Please someone safe it!“ The inbuilt bookshelves, the flooring, the staircase, and especially the murals..I‘m european, seeing architecture from that era falling apart makes my heart heavy. Thank you so much for this amazing and very respectful house tour ♥️

[@sandraweiler5971]

I’m wondering why a this beautiful building wasn’t sold, given away or donated. Seems like there should be laws in place to prevent this from happening. Very sad! 🌸

[@BunnyMomx8]

That bed!!! Wow! Oh I wish someone would rescue this home. Or at least some of the furniture. That huge green chair we saw was amazing. I could spend all day going through this home. It’s stunning.

[@JeremyXplores]

I could spend all day too! It’s such an amazing place full of such rich history and artifacts

[@Mae11549]

I want to buy and restore this home back to its natural beauty so bad It hurts

[@richiejohnson]

l feel that. l want to make it into a hotel/restaurant. Thank god l never gave in to that impulse!!

[@lilleyprescott2448]

I want the Persian rugs , one might be a Kerman some of the finest in the world. you can tell by the aqua blue and floral design that was made for the European market. Just stunning. They say we are 6 degrees of separation from most humans on earth, trying to find my 6 degrees here to claim my old ancestral castle ..you know like Israel did with Palestine. lol

[@MafaldaHolthe]

Same here 😢

[@catherinepraus8635]

Do it I’ll come help

[@lilleyprescott2448]

I will come help if I can have two rugs !! lol

[@ftrmlf]

as someone who’s really fascinated by old buildings, their architecture and interior and just the wonders of the people that lived there in the past, i am so so glad i stumbled upon this video and your channel!!!

[@AllThingsComeToLight]

I got deep sadness from the energy of this home. No evil, or fear, just deep sadness. I pray for this family.

[@lauramclaine504]

Everyone’s home has a life story no matter how rich or poor a person is.

[@TheSylvanDeer]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us .. I cried throughout watching the whole video. The mixture of the beauty in the architecture & the sadness I felt from the forgotten furniture of the of this place reached such a deep place of my soul. Even describing it this way feels like an understated way of phrasing. I genuinely appreciated seeing this through your eyes,even if just online. Wish there was an emoji for “soul warming”

[@redactedandredactedaccesor7290]

Take a prozac!

[@JohnSmith-cs7jg]

You cried???😂 get a grip

[@Coletrainbaby]

Maybe you spent some time here in a past life?

[@gemeoslunares]

I am surprised by the condition of this home, it seems like every owner has treated it with a lot of love and care.

[@ososkid]

House is so full of tropes I’m shocked you didn’t come across an “abandoned” tea kettle still whistling as it boils over

[@joeyoungs8426]

From Michigan: Very well done video all around. Amazing that place remains largely un pilfered. Little to no vandalism, just amazing. Your respect for the property was very much appreciated.

[@Garrysullivanjones]

Devils night would sort this property out

[@keterbinah3091]

wow ! i was thoroughly gripped , amazing sadness vibe of what once was filled every bedroom with family and grandchildren running through the halls , constantly having friends , couples stay over , the husband and wife in there late 30,s with grand parents living in. ending with one old lonely man sat in a chair longing to be with his wife, who'd passed away . nostalgia ..nostalgia , (no way would i sleep in that place on my own at night )

[@cherrypichick6782]

🫣☠️🦇

[@jandshuskies1502]

I recently subscribed to your channel. I follow several abandoned building expolorers and have watched several of your video's. I really enjoy that you give a little back story in the intro. I appreciate how respectful you are of the properties and their former owners. It is crazy that this home was left to decay with all of these personal items inside. Thank you!

[@OfficialNailah]

This just reminded me that we as human beings are really only here for a time. We come and go and eventually we'll be lost to history/time. I hope the people that got to experience this beauty enjoyed their time here on earth.

[@samshailer8530]

What a treasure trove! So sad it’s been abandoned. I would love to see it restored with all those beautiful furnishings and ornaments restored!! 💫

[@lorigribben427]

Unbelievable!!! Amazing how it all was left behind, antiques, personal things, how sad. Thank you for having respect in being so careful handling and leaving things as is left.

[@everlasting9292]

Such a beautiful place. I can’t believe nobody wanted to save such a beautiful home.

[@cadeladosol]

It's so beautiful and so sad, it honestly breaks my heart to see how a person's belongings become so meaningless.

[@sharirhodes107]

I also felt sad that this amazing home is deserted, dirty and rotting away into history. I tried to imagine it as it would have looked in its glory days. Such magnificent decor, fabrics, furniture, paintings. The bedrooms were spectacular, and the blue and white bathroom fit for a queen! Oh I wish, I wish someone would restore this so it could be enjoyed and appreciated! It’s such a loss the way it is.