Postcard From 100 Years Ago Reveals Shocking Secret - Chateau Life 🏰 EP 375

Have we found another entrance to the secret tunnels under the Chateau from an old postcard?
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[@NatiHerron]

The Chateau doesn’t give up secrets easily

[@normareed9007]

Phil, you need to have a moat clearing party with all your pals. One weekend would change that whole problem into a pleasure. 😊

[@carladejonge4951]

Great idea!❤

[@suechapman8580]

There's something quite satisfying about pulling ivy off walls. Take care. X❤😊

[@divaden47]

Just reminded me to clear the ivy off of my oak tree! It's a killer!!

[@ColinDH12345]

I always scan old photographs and then blow them up on screen. You can see more details that looking at the postcard. 600dpi minimum. Always exciting.

[@sonjasanderson3732]

It is so good to see you enjoying yourself again. Keep it up. You are special 💖 and deserve the best. Your surrogate grandmother.

[@katiebaldwin40]

That hydrangea is huge and beautiful

[@dawn7612]

I noticed that too and was going to comment on the beautiful blue Hydrangea.

[@katherinehoffman9865]

I love how you have wonderful adventures while living alone. We don't need people around us all the time.

[@QueenChatty1]

The terrace is looking lovely. I especially love the Hydrangeas.

[@claireburkus8497]

Your “one handed filming skills” are amazing Phil!!! Good job…the terrace area is lovely and maybe another day more of the secret will be revealed about the tunnel!!

[@lindagage7315]

At least you cleared some of the ivy!

[@Matthew-x9d]

A beautiful mansion…An adventure in the making. Thanks for sharing. Peace.

[@lindamitman4538]

The ivy clearing alone will make a big difference but I think it’s gonna take quite a bit of work to get that done. I think the house has more secrets to reveal.

[@ukpaullouis2708]

Hello Phil. I spent my day today cutting out a bush full of 40yo ivy and I felt that I should pass on a recommendation. I got a 18v Dewalt Power Pruner just to have a go and did not expect much but it was just amazing. It was one of the moments when you say to your self why did I not buy this a decade ago. Anyway I do not know if you have one but I can fully suggest that you might have a look at one. I am not getting paid or sponsored in any way I just was blown away by how easy pruning became with this tool. To me it is an absolute must have.

[@jonimarchese7655]

Hey Phil, I hope you can discover something when the Ivy is cleared, it would be so cool if it were the tunnels. Looking so forward to your next video. Love from N.Y.

[@kathibrooks1401]

Something for another day. How exciting

[@OmaAdams]

You have a great foundation for a lovely conservatory! Have you ever thought about building one?

[@ruthkendall5486]

Can’t believe how good the boat cleaned up‼️I love new discoveries ❤

[@michaelcoffey3165]

I’m sure that is a ventilation hole for the tunnel system. May not be backfilled, but clogged with years of flooding and ivy growth. Don’t be too disappointed. It’ll be work, but it’ll be cool!

[@sonjasanderson3732]

I hate ivy clearing. It is like an octopus 🐙. As soon as you pull it loose, another tenacle has grabbed hold.

[@normamurray4450]

I'm excited for you Phil...it must be fun exploring and finding new nooks and crannies in such a beautiful Chateau and grounds!

[@marilynwade9448]

Your chateau is so beautiful

[@jeb3415]

Thank you for sharing your new discovery with us Phil.

[@scottfoster2487]

I say cut those bars and clean it out and shine a light in the hole.

[@katharinatrub1338]

Exiting research going on for you Phil! Lots of Ivy to ; )) Love your huge and colourful Hydrangeabushes! ...and you were right, the Ivy IS growing out of that void. Is the Moat going ALL around your Chateau ? ....oh I guess it does since you have to go over a bridge to get to your Home ?

[@lhmcd5538]

I don’t think people realise how far back your beautiful chateau was built. I loathe Ivy as I fought with it in a few houses over the years. You are doing a good job of clearing it. It will be interesting to carrying on exploring that vent. As someone else said great on handed camera work. Thank you. May you please take care and stay safe. Louisa. 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩

[@Tuscanyflower68]

Phil you live in a Paradise‼️😍

[@MK-Farm-Michigan]

Your pink bush on patio is beautiful. Maybe you need fishing waiters to be in the lake and pull 5be rest of the ivy off.

[@doreleimcmillan7924]

Phil, your house is beautiful. What a treasure. The hydrangeas are lovely now. Always a project to do in every home but one like yours must be so rewarding. Enjoy every moment.

[@GyurlTrini]

Hey Phil! Interesting stuff! ... I think maybe, next video or so, try to get some sort of platform, etc., to go there so you can pull out the ivy, etc., from that side (& hopefully it won't go into the moat too much, and make your "pea soup" worse) & then, maybe, you'll get a clearer view of the brick work & it'll probably help you see into there a little clearer (without ivy, etc., blocking the light)

[@ritacarlson9522]

Oh my...tunnels again....I'm right there with you on your search...what a mystery ! Would it be possible to burn the ivy off ?

[@pamelawright1369]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@sandrabutcher1961]

when you were leaning over the wall was hoping you weren't going to fall into the water lol

[@carolynmehlow611]

How exciting Phil.

[@Mej_Javiky]

Phil, I think that void was a great find. Another clue, in your search. I would have been surprised if you could see any more than you did after years of the ivy trying to take over.

[@malina1239]

I wish you would plant some supertunias in all those beautiful urns😊 Supertunias do well in both full sun and shade , they are cheap and grow so fast and will fill in in a few weeks. Just put in some good soil and add a fertilizer. The best part is that you can just tussle the plant to dead head it, so easy peasy just like you like it 😊

[@sandradrees5499]

Disappointing outcome but the anticipation was exciting. Being out on the water in the sunshine looked idyllic, you should venture out there more often x

[@blademasterii]

You may have already searched, but is there any chance of finding any documentation in german or american war archives? Possible even french or other war archives? You might try a pressure washer into the hole, wash the dirt back at least unclogging the front of the hole. Ground penetrating radar would be interesting to see and perhaps opening up a single part of the terrace would be easier to fix than the front drive. Concrete saw a square out and worst case a few bags of concrete to fill back in. Maybe make lifting rings in the replacement block so it can be removed and excavated at will.

[@TheBlueMoo]

I think I could watch any amount of footage of that hydrangea bush. 😅

[@lucindajennings148]

Very interesting. Hopefully you will be able to find those tunnels!😊

[@joycegifford8826]

❤❤❤❤ the view from the moat…

[@BeachClubNovaScotia]

Great adventure !!

[@melodygarry9016]

I laugh to myself when you talk about the tunnels because Angelina disappeared about the time you filled in the last hole you dug looking at the tunnel entrance. (Remembering the videos you did about “off-ing” each other…lol.)

[@sonialightfoot5562]

👍 well done Phil. I nice little adventure. Keep looking

[@rayscott2611]

Brilliant find Phil. When the lake fills up I wonder how close that water line gets near to that void.

[@catherinefromchristchurchn6508]

Do you know who the original architect for the château was? There might be a collection of all of their designs in an archive, library or museum somewhere. I'm guessing you already tried local and regional 'council'.

[@mannyortiz4814]

Phil my love. Quite a lot of ivy blocking the tunnel. Hard work for a Sunday. Honey, you need help. So much to do for one person. Your determination is amazing. Until next time. Love please, take care and stay safe. Love ya 🍺🕊🇺🇸🌈🌞👍🙏❤️🌹😇

[@sunflowershanti4940]

Well done!

[@mbuonato]

Your hydrangea is gorgeous

[@michellecook2338]

Exciting Phil. . Not recommending carp . Its in the name 🤣😂

[@NailahRoberts]

Have you tried hammering in some copper nails into the thick roots to kill the ivy? It's supposed to kill the roots for good within 6 months. I've done it for various woody plants that were too close to my home and it work a treat.

[@kimbevan5614]

How exciting to be able to find something else interesting in your home, I live in a 1970’s bungalow, with as much character as a toothpick, but my heart is that of a chatelain and interior designer 🤣🤣. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. K🇬🇧❤️❤️

[@charmees6637]

So interesting Phil. At least you know there’s a possibility of a tunnel entry beyond that grill.

[@debrabenda5210]

That was a great video! I think a hedge trimmer might be a good tool for you to have in tackling that Ivy, in addition to low hanging branches, etc. Just a thought.

[@carolehanrahan]

I really enjoyed your boating expedition and exploration tour. You need to spend more time toodling around your moat. lol I kind of love how every time you find something you still can't quite get the full answer because it means there will be further explorations. I look forward to seeing what is behind the roots and dirt that are behind the grill.

[@mariagillinson8527]

That’s exciting Phil will be fun when you decide to take this on… happy you got rid of the ivy, it looks amazing. my ivy is taking over my flower bed so I know the frustration…

[@jacquelerock6938]

Cut the steel bars and start to clean out the “vent”. You can always easily weld up a grate to seal up the hole from little critters.

[@lunayahwitch]

Those Photos of the tunnels remind me of what Billy @ThePethericks found underneath the small addition at the convent.

[@rebekahvenn201]

Proper exciting instalment Phil. I've always loved finding out about the history of buildings like yours. How I would love to yank all that ivy off. Hate the stuff. Hope you manage to find a little more out about the tunnels. Wouldn't it be great to be able to access them. Can't wait for the next instalment. Take care.

[@barbaradrechsler2819]

The Terri’s is looking good 😊. I would get another ore 😊.

[@lindafarnes486]

I seem to recall Time Team in UK found a tunnel in the grounds of an English building, which from memory was for the staff to deliver meals from the kitchen or something. Looking forward to some updates on this little mystery.

[@GreatScot48]

I cannot imagine that the tunnels were completely filled with dirt, it would not make much sense unless the previous owners were hiding something, which is an intriguing thought. Could you find someone that has a camera like they use to evaluate drain lines? It worked on the great pyramid void, lol!

[@CathyMiller0711]

Pretty hydrangea on the terrace

[@nelleg152]

Love investigating places❤

[@chuckyknarf3849]

Should use the telehandler with the boom to lift the cage over the edge to clear the ivy

[@katiemac5661]

You know once you have the balustrade clean you could try spray the vinegar salt mix on it every 2-3 months to keep it from growing back.

[@annettesharrock1236]

Oh well at least you have cleaned the ivy off Phil, and like you say you might find something when you take the grille off to get to the roots

[@sonjasanderson3732]

Great detective work! What a genius.

[@saudilass]

That's what big pokey sticks are for 😊 Pull out as much dertrius as you can and you will be able to get a camera in there 🎉🎉

[@Nomad126]

Phil What about a Keg of Beer Yard intervention party with BBQ! Get you to that maintenance point!

[@shaeleneread1910]

Well done " Yakka" men. An Australian term for Working hard men; wearing Goid hard wearing clothing by Yakka. 😊 My congratulations to you, particularly Dan and all involved with the stupendous bringing back of the restoration and passion for: So you,family and friends and future generations. My admiration with greatest respect and regard. Shaelene Read.

[@ldqa2737]

The opening that looks like it has steps into rooms could be cold storage rooms. The other tunnels could be ventilation or flood drainage. Might ask an engineer about homes built on water. Just throwing this out there.

[@drumminghands6356]

Love the exploration ❤

[@triciasklodowske5653]

Could the tunnels have been out in for WW1?? Very interesting. Beautiful home, you are blessed to have it. Thanks for sharing. God bless and protect.

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Dear Phil, the terrace has a gravel floor but what is under the gravel? Could there be something noticeable closed up before the gravel was put down? Getting the ivy pulled up was a very good thing so no time was wasted. The balustrades and urns look so much better now.

[@KelliBronxGirl]

I find your hunts so exciting and learning about the history of the chateau! PS. I HATE HATE HATE IVY! I have some in my tiny yard covering a fence and it is just relentless .

[@carladejonge4951]

Ivy removal, yuck! Sorry you didn’t find what you were looking for! ❤ Keep up the good work!

[@1MartinWaite]

All that soil is the ivy leaves that have decomposed inside the air vent. Get an 8mm x 5mt camera for your phone I got mine from eBay for a tenner great bit of kit.😊😊

[@trampertravels]

Well, you now know that the tunnels are not fully flooded and so you will be able to walk around them without too much difficulty in the Summer. Personally, I would have jack-hammered the concrete out of the tunnel by where you park your cars and turned that into an entrance and into the main drainage point.

[@AtlantaGarden]

I'd say any day you can clear some ivy is a good day - no matter what was underneath! That hydrangea on your terrace is looking particularly beautiful 😍 🌸

[@dorinclarisa2732]

Another job done. Your winning Phil, hope you find tunnel ❤❤

[@marilynm8812]

You need a larger pair of clippers.

[@loislane5092]

Ah yes, the famous "Victorian era" in France. 😅

[@ERICANDALEX349]

You could take a stiff rod and run it thru the vent to see how dense it is or possibly how far back it goes...

[@shirleyleichliter4487]

That was cool I like learning new stuff about your home and removing the ivy was great❤

[@jjshipwreck3945]

Get in the boat and check it out

[@maryshanahan6327]

You need a boat Phil 😍

[@barbaramcintyre8213]

I dont like ivy. It was great watching you clear it to explore. Really exciting.

[@ricardathomason5485]

Loved seeing old pictures of the chateau

[@jameskyle380]

Always learning something about the Chateau, so a good thing, plus getting rid of ivy! Very sad the one wing was demolished. Do we know why?

[@lyndaward5179]

I don’t think that was disappointing I bet it will lead towards the tunnels can’t wait to see you made short work of that Ivy it just goes to show how strong you are. Never take that for granted Phil, now I’m nearly 70 and cannot do 2/3 what are used to it just makes me so angry but maybe you will be a fit 70-year-old one day. How much do you want me to bet you, see you soon look after yourself from Lynda 😅❤

[@judithfryer7024]

It's so satisfying when the ivy comes off in one clump x

[@lesliezagrobelny4820]

Where are your gardening tools? Interesting video.

[@cathyhatfield5340]

Very cool exploring what might have tunnels from a long time ago👍❤️❤️❤️

[@judithcarroll3206]

Hi Phil, what a fantastic look at chateau from the water, it just gives a completely different perspective of it. 😢 disappointing about the tunnels but it’s early days, surely some one has a ground penetrating radar or access to that you could borrow. The terrace is certainly looking better, it’s easy to imagine it complete with friends, family, lots of great food, fabulous wine and beer❤ Keep smiling, be safe. Judith 🦋

[@jameshepleroakglen8314]

Seeing you wading into the jungle for the boat makes one wonder if there are snakes in your part of France? Here in the southern United States, it looked like prime snake territory lol

[@DjDoncella]

Do you know how it looks underneath the gravel at the patio? Perhaps you can see traces of a door 😃 and you can put down a blocker underneath the gravel as you are on the It. Then you get less stuff growing in the future

[@irishdancer2753]

Phil, interesting find, for now! Good cleaning out of the ivy. Looking forward to your next video…

[@joysticksnjukeboxes]

Whatever it is down there, they probably filled it because they couldn't keep it dry, or didn't want to maintain it. I'm curious about it too, though!

[@itchyinagoodway1265]

How about getting a hold of a fiber optic camera to get in these hard to reach spots s

[@jackienatale5205]

I was wondering if that’s where the waste came out or maybe a spring underneath that feeds the moat? There are probably tunnels that were mud flooded around 1890 or earlier. How interesting. We are missing most of our history. At least the real history. Good to see you in good spirits. If you store the boat upside down it won’t fill up with rain. Just a suggestion.