Journey into the Eerie Depths of an Abandoned Mine Shaft

[@jessicaboyajian3542]

“We’re all gonna die” I’ve enjoyed Ryan’s comic relief on this trip!

[@delorisjones7729]

lol

[@staciamartin923]

Ryan was the most important role … to go for help. Make sure his friends were safe. Awesome video guys.

[@12345jonny]

Ryan always adds a bit of humor. Enjoy the positive energy he gives off.

[@marshawargo7238]

Absolutely! But Billy has his moments too, if he's not holding the camera, "You've got a big shaft here Edd!" I've noticed how he seems different when he isn't running the camera. On Ryan's, Phil's, Moe's, Edd's, & Michael 's channels he takes more chances with humor!

[@GenaF]

i really can't be doing with Ryan. He is very 'marmite'

[@maryannaarnold3817]

Thank you Billy, Alex and Edd for your mine adventure!

[@brittawrolson5936]

The expression on Ryan’s face is priceless🥴😳 I don’t think he believes they’ll survive! I’m surprised that Edd was also a bit sceptical about the climb down. Once they were down, curiosity won out! Very intriguing 👍🏻

[@lisaakinlabi]

What compels "boys" to risk life and limb to go down an old mine shaft?! LOL 🤣 I'm with Ryan my first thought would be, "We're all going to die!" It would be a big "NO" for me. I do have to admit it's cool to see what's down there. Glad you survived! 😁

[@libertyblueskyes2564]

Billy and Ed's Excellent Adventure!

[@mavep2855]

Hats off to Alex and his skills that allowed you to do this with some degree of safety. Great adventure, loved the string. Happy Father’s Day! 🙏🏼❤️

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Very cool!! Well done by all! Alex is awesome!

[@fineweaver]

Off topic, but I love your shirt, Ryan. 1969 was the best summer of my life, turned 18, lived in Detroit, and the party was ON! So very much fun!! 😊

[@lindascott2008]

"My God, your shaft is huge Edd".....ha, ha ^_^

[@Randy8923]

Fascinating. I enjoyed very much.

[@tambramccauley2132]

I love Ryan's enthusiasm.

[@jayjay2129]

I'm so claustrophobic, you're brave attempting that! Ryan's face was a picture when Alex was instructing him on the rope!! I would be holding the coats alongside Ryan!!!

[@lorispencer2046]

Love the caving vlogs. On future episodes, it would be great to see the formations in more detail that you come across. Thanks for taking us along.

[@nigeldewallens1115]

That was just amazing to see! Thank you all, who were involved from every aspect! Well done to you for conquering a fear too! 😬👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@teresarandle6977]

Lots of chuckles watching this. Glad your all out safe though.

[@raynaknierim9277]

Loved this video. The caves were so intriguing and I look forward to seeing another explore by you and possibly Billy if he is there and Ryan is a total hoot. Ryan did not go down with you did he? 😊

[@TWROC96]

When I was a kid, my mom would say to me, my siblings and friends- "Okay go have fun but don't get killed or arrested." We loved to have adventures especially on our trail bikes/motorcycles in the mountains when we were kids. I bet Anna and Gwen think something similar when Edd and Billy get together,. 😁

[@nettybubba7730]

What an adventure. Bravo Boys.

[@JanneWolterbeek]

“My god, your shaft is huge, Edd!” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dianawelch7923]

Early explorers have nothing on Ed’s & Billy’s cave exploration. Like 2 young boys.

[@brendathoms5588]

To all the Fathers Happy Fathers Day ❤

[@jodyjones8155]

So enjoyed. Brave fellas.

[@collaborationofcuriosities]

What an amazing cave system, it would be interesting to use GPS to map the caves properly. Even cooler to excavate and shore up the caves somehow to preserve them

[@spiritofanu3112]

Agree - there is definite footage there for a couple more videos!

[@SALCEDOML]

GPS technology doesn't work underground ...

[@AdmiralReering]

Doubt there would be GPS underground🤣

[@jesschee5891]

Definitely a time team vibe there.

[@bekindfox]

@@AdmiralReering there are tunnel- and mining-systems for tracking.

[@bettybay2181]

Be nice to hear you all sitting at home together, telling us about all the history of these mines. Be nice to hear an expert or a history book telling us about the mine history. There must be other local spelunkers ( people that love to enter these mines or caves to explore) that have possibly mapped the areas already.

[@LC-bb6jd]

Spelunker here. Find some in your area and turn them loose in those beautiful tunnels!

[@deannayoung5311]

Happy fathers Day Ed, an Billy, Hello Alex an Ryan sweetheart Well What are you up to guys 🤔 Oh my goodness 😳 why must You explore this lol 😆😂 Your always up to something when you get together poor Anna and Gwen lol 😆😂 I know they must just shake there head's literally.... Your such little boy's together lol So adorable Really lol 😆 No billy that's a bucket for a rope to go through it... for raising up items From down Below there...very interesting 🤔 yah for sure... At least it's nice an cool down there Yep... it almost looks like the pyramids under there... Its very cool guys I must admit Ok I'm on board long as it's you all down there an not me" yep I did enjoy it tku Ed... My love to Anna an the children Stay safe and well guy's ❤🙏🏼

[@vickismallwood2082]

The mines are fascinating and would love to learn more about them.

[@monicariske]

You should add a "spider trigger warning" in the description 😂😮

[@jesschee5891]

The tunnels are incredible, really loved hearing about how it was used during the war. It would be amazing to see how far they go. I'm so glad Edd was wearing a hard hat, he hit his head so many times! Billy missed a chance to make a joke about "tights come down!" he made so many other innuendos. 😂 So great to see you all together and I'm guessing Ernest had a great time with Anna and the kids. Happy Father's Day to you all.

[@susannaCdonovan23]

Definitely takes a lot of courage to go into an abandoned mine shaft. Luckily you saw no human skeletons. Some strange symbolism on the walls. Looks like a lot of history in that shaft. Thanks be to God you left safely. 😊🎉

[@roselandmcguire9925]

Thanks for the adventure.❤

[@Fillup1957]

An amazing mine/cave system. It must've been hard manual work to cut, remove bits and remove huge blocks of stone to the outside world and eventually building gorgeous Bordeaux buildings back in the day. Of course, the Resistance forces may have used the caves to store defense supplies and possibly protecting people from being captured, like the equivalence to the American Underground Railroad safe haven locations from the South to the North for freedom. Edd and Billy/Alex/Cameraman, glad you avoided what appeared to be cave in sites and thanks for another lovely adventure at Chateau Lagorce. Looks like Ryan stayed behind. Did you have a means to communicate to Ryan or others in case of a mishap? Yes, Wine o'clock....much deserved for your efforts ! 🍷

[@richardperry5538]

If it's Limestone which it looks like it is it's quite a soft stone to cut and would have been done using 5/6ft hand saws.

[@roseblitz1439]

You and Billy make a great comedic team! It’s so cool down in the mines!

[@GJR1003]

Awesome to have friendship that you guys all share 🙏❤️

[@TKPAWARRIOR]

Can't wait for the big exploration to get underway with the crew! What a treat we're all in for and on father's Day to boot crack on !

[@mary-chiltonvanhees1201]

Father’s Day in Europe is in July, I think.

[@janetpendlebury6808]

@@mary-chiltonvanhees1201 Not till Sept in Australia.

[@ritaqualter9607]

Happy Father’s Day, Edd!

[@lizstevenson7801]

So interesting, thank you. I have been reading a lot lately about the Women who played an essential part of the resistance during the 2nd WW, sadly there were many who were caught and tortured then executed but they never revieled any information. They were from different countries but all spoke fluent french, some went on to live good lives. I can't wait to see more of these tunnels, as this is true history. Well done everyone 💕🇦🇺

[@tracyschaub1187]

Awesome adventure boys 🎉.. thanks so much for taking us along ❤

[@bdlodahl]

I'm with the person who exclaimed about the difficulty there would have been getting those large mined stones out of there! Something is missing in telling the whole story of getting the product out of the cave system. Ive been down into the salt mines of Southern Bavaria and they constructed rail systems to move the product along the cave hallways, just like the coal miners did. At 77 years old this grandmother loved going along with Billy, Edd and Alex! Great filming Alex! Nice Ryan stood by the tower just in case he needed to go for help!😮

[@kathytiffin6518]

WOW! Now that is some adventure complete with spiders. More please!!! Yes, I would love to know about some research and history of these tunnels.

[@christinewilkinson3772]

Ryan is comedic gold!

[@girlnorthof60]

Everyone involved brought something special to the exploration, it was historically interesting & cool to watch. Thank you all, I really enjoyed this vlog.

[@sharondavies5100]

I am very claustrophobic Edd this vlog made me feel ill. Well done to Billy and you to brave it!

[@bogusienombre355]

Happy Father's Day to you guys. Great tour. It's very pristine.

[@kimberly_erin]

I hadn’t seen this yet. Thanks Alex!

[@seaglass777]

ryan has a man-ly way of working in the woods.......very strong and balanced!!!!!!

[@kimhaughton3771]

😂😂😂

[@GenaF]

really?

[@leepannett2086]

G'day Ed. I'm in Australia, but I assume all old under ground workings, operated roughly the same. As they dig further in and have space left from previously mined areas behind, they start to fill those voids with the rubbish rock and waste, this saves them having to move it to far, no point carting rubbish. Also what looked like door panels could have been used to block an opening and force the air flow in a different direction, around the workings. Not sure just my observations. Cheers.

[@BordeauxLife]

Sounds logical lee….. I’d expect you are right!

[@irenebrown3144]

What an amazing adventure for this old lady watching you middle age men exploring, I loved it thank you so much for your fun video. 😊😊❤

[@susangriffiths8621]

You guys are so funny. The looks that Ryan gave to the camera in the beginning were hilarious.

[@monicaoneill1624]

Well that was one of the best videos, brave boys!

[@janabeckman545]

Ryan, if by "I want to go home!" you mean 'go back to the chateau to drink lots of wine with Anna by the pool,' I totally agree!😅

[@ladysparkymartin]

That was insane! Bravo to friends who go with you on those tough things!

[@apavelka]

Great work Alex!! That was so cool!

[@Jasonmarcnash787]

Thankyou for sharing another wonderful vlog. Indiana Edd and the decent of a shaft. I might have seen that movie 🤭😂🤣😘😘

[@Jessie91J]

Not sure if someone mentioned it already, but the Writing on the wall: under RENEE, it says HILFE in German. so help in english Edit: Timestamp is 15:48

[@BordeauxLife]

Who knows what went on down there!

[@tinacarrol6702]

Happy Father's Day Edd. Enjoy your Day. Xx 😘😊Fascinating Edd

[@dinikars3870]

Brave! Not in a million years would I go down!

[@genelane2243]

The way I always remember cave formations is stalactites have to hold on tight to keep from falling and stalagmites might grow up to reach the ceiling.

[@janetpendlebury6808]

The mites go up and the 'tites come down.

[@joebacarella2829]

Love the adventures Edd, we`re all gonna die, loved it.

[@debrajoy6838]

What a wild ride ♥️💞 looking forward to more reveals about the true history one day ♥️💞🥂thank you!

[@donnalewis4895]

You need to leave your marks in the tunnels for future explorers. Hugs

[@Sazwaz2009]

Glad you have expert help getting down there, Amazing little adventure, ladder wasnt for short legs Billy, I watched you struggle and even scare yourselves with your own thoughts, watching too many horrors maybe? 😂😂 I imagine it was of great use to the resistance in the war, great find. Thanks for taking us with you

[@KatherineLeavitt-fi1ng]

Ed, so glad you and Billy got out of the mine safe & sound. You are alot braver than I would be especially after seeing the spiders. Stay safe, Kathy USA 🇺🇸

[@janetpendlebury6808]

I don't think they have venomous spiders in France.

[@cdd4248]

10:57- "people pay good money for this" OMG that gave me a good chuckle.

[@metropcs7560]

Crack On Mate, I am just shaking my head!!! Leave it to the men to find something to do. Well you have my attention!!! Happy Father's Day to all

[@Habitnunangel]

Did anyone else notice the cross on the wall over the first clear pool of water?

[@suechapman8580]

I don't know what to say apart from that was bloody brilliant. Thank you so much for putting yourselves safely at risk to share this video. I'm just blown away. ❤

[@karenmurray5950]

How far is this from the caves under the chateau? Do you think they have a connection? You are very brave 👍👍💯

[@BordeauxLife]

No this is a espérâtes cave network from what we could see

[@imkane319]

I would be no help to either of you. I'm claustrophobic and afraid of heights. But I enjoyed watching you both from the safety of my house in Virginia USA. The caves are amazing. Thanks for letting us tag along. I think I need a glass of wine right now.

[@nelks1284]

Watching from NC!

[@vkay4086]

Questions: above ground the tower is very tall, didnt they fear it been seen? Is it open to make it an air vent? If so, water would get in… it moves downwards, where does the water end up? If shaft is covered then where did the water pool come from? Cracks? How did they cut stone so straight to create the walls and ceilings? Did they cave it in coming from the other side and how did they climb out without ladder? FIND THE OTHER ENTRANCE… where the blocks were pulled out and go in that way. There must be records someware! I was nervous watching this! Now we want to know more…..

[@patricianewton4922]

That's creepy!!! Wouldn't catch me going in there. Especially with the spiders...no way! Just too creepy!!!

[@anitaokey3073]

Never seen Ryan look so nervous. X

[@thewilliamseswonderfulworld]

The Mammoth Cave in the US was the largest cave I’ve ever been in. It was amazing. How cool to have your own cave!❤

[@brigittelacour5055]

StalagTite Tombe (fall) StalagMite Monte ( go up) Easy to remember in french !

[@Jane-3229]

That was exciting but scary too! 😮

[@glennmcgee1729]

Cool tour, boys. With the amount of mining going on, one would think there would be more debris laying about from the workers.

[@dudeorduuude5211]

Maybe it flooded at some point or more and washed it all away

[@susannystrom-marshall9437]

Loved it! There has to be another way in

[@rhondasmith4272]

Very cool! Happy Father’s Day! ❤ from 🇨🇦

[@harrietlivengood6793]

Edd left his mark on the tunnel with his “crack on” helmet, Ouch! Great Vlog!

[@carolcourtney4309]

Fascinating! Thanks for taking us along.

[@hmeyers5114]

It's a cross between "Boys' Own Adventure" and "Tom Sawyer." I'd be exploring all the time. What an amazing opportunity for adventure!!! And documenting history. Imagine being the people removing that block. It had to be literally backbreaking. I'm amazed there isn't a lot of candle evidence.

[@scampbell3363]

I believe I would have stayed topside with Ryan for this one but good for you guys

[@jennyblacquiere3727]

Good stuff! Bought back memories of caving with my Dad roughly 40 years ago. Would like to see it mapped one day.

[@remipersonne1375]

Great ! it's like exploring a minecraft cave

[@lindajenkinson2741]

Great video and content as always but very hard to watch! Couldn’t wait for you all to get out so I knew you were all safe!!!!! Best wishes to you all

[@pinkbutterflies1679]

That was cool. Thanks to everyone for risking your lives so we could see inside this cool mineshaft. 😊👍🏻 Great job guys.

[@avenger67]

You are all so brave!!! My god

[@lisajahn6839]

Great episode! Thank you all for making and sharing this wonderful episode! It was exciting!

[@nicolecorriel]

Fantastic vlog! You guys rock (he-he). Amazing history. Would be cool to map it out. Can you use a guided LiDAR drone? Lots of love to Ryan, he’s our true savior.

[@beverlyholcomb5584]

Fascinating exploration!

[@silviarodriguez7245]

Wow! That adventure you guys have was snacking! Thank you for taking us with you. Ryan, you are the best!!! Love ya!!

[@julesforsyth2996]

I would love to have a place like that in my back garden. 20 years ago I would have gone down there for sure but as I've got older I do get chlostraphobia but that's probably ok, it's not so tight.

[@ladysparkymartin]

Yes! Stalactites hang “tight” from the top. Stalagmites grow “mighty” from the bottom. Easy peasy! 👏

[@jamesmcneill2202]

Love the cave system we’ve seen over the years. Great to explore. Wish I could be with you. Now connect those to the wine cellar and your sorted🤣🍾

[@Sharon-hn9wn]

Hi! Guys. Good to see you all on Bordeaux channel. Ryan, thanks for keeping things light.😅 Be safe going down that shaft! Almost spooky 😮. Ryan brings a good balance in times of crisis. Billy is loving it every bit. 😎

[@nelks1284]

Ryan always makes me laugh at the things y’all get up to! Thanks Ryan!😂

[@glasshalffull4831]

Feeling claustrophobic just wanting you. Glad you had a safe and fascinating adventure! Best wishes from Indianapolis, Indiana.

[@nelks1284]

Did you mean to say “watching you” instead of “wanting you” ? 😂

[@glasshalffull4831]

@@nelks1284 Yep See! Couldn't think straight. ha!

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

As soon as I saw the spiders 🕷️ I would have run right back up the ladder 🪜 😂😂😂Great adventure and vlog guys. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@mycoolcraig9294]

Awesome Guys. Really Cool.