Private Tour of Chateau du Lude, with its Owner | A Rare Great Loire Valley Castle Still Inhabited

[@SoChateauxTV]

If you prefer, you can watch the original French version with subtitles : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWOYhZiQlpuZm7c

[@james5796]

What a superb video on a castle I have ever seen

[@alisadotson8403]

I love that. I took French in high school and college. Now in my 60's, I look for opportunities to hear French.

[@tanyamushaney2743]

The taxes must be as stunning as the chateau. God bless them for preserving a most beautiful piece of grand history. I am awe struck.

[@alexandrubaginean7369]

A government who asks taxes from this property does not deserve to have it, If it were mine I would have demolished it simply because a society who applies taxes over history does not deserve it.

[@Clairettte-zi5lj]

They are 100% deductible of your income tax if the castle is opened to the public for free (75% if it is a paid entrance). And if you don't open it to the public at all, you can still deduct 50% of the cost

[@aaronjennings8385]

The information available about Château du Lude does not include details on the taxes associated with owning or maintaining the château. Here are some key points that might be relevant but do not address taxes specifically: Ownership and Maintenance The Château du Lude has been in the same family for over 260 years, currently lived in by Count Louis Jean de Nicolay and his wife, Countess Barbara25. Financial Aspects While there is no information on taxes, the château generates revenue through tourism, with visitors paying for entry to the house and park. The prices range from €6 for children to €12 for adults for a combined visit to the house and park1. Historical and Cultural Significance The château is a significant historical and cultural site, which might imply certain tax benefits or exemptions for historical preservation, but this is not explicitly mentioned in the available sources. For specific information on taxes related to Château du Lude, you would need to consult French tax laws and regulations regarding historical properties or contact the owners directly.

[@jenniferhill9072]

I would imagine that since it's a historical building that it may be exempt from taxes. However what I can't fathom is the upkeep, maintenance, and restoration costs. I'm not sure how the aristocracy works these days, but if the same family has lived there for 300 years I would imagine that they're most likely not concerned about money. 😂

[@aaronjennings8385]

@@jenniferhill9072 I'm wondering if the renovation itself isn't exempted or underwritten by a non-profit with tax exempt status?

[@normamimosa5991]

Thankfully this chateau landed in this family's care, knowledge and love.

[@howardmckenna]

She's really taken the responsibility of owning such an incredible building very seriously.

[@brianantoniohuman]

She is very practical and respectful of stewarding things and keeping it a living museum.

[@ckothary]

Incredible and the way Madame Barbara Nicolay explains everything is superb Bravo Madame

[@ckothary]

Thank you

[@NONA-fs9ul]

Agree

[@erikareyes2848]

Yes is it me or is she sexy 😍

[@pleun315]

She is a darling ❤

[@CjbrkBrooks]

I hope the library is climate controlled to preserve the books. Beautiful lady leading tour of her wonderful, historic home. I love that the home has its own fruit garden that supplies some of the food for the chateau. I also love that you pointed out that families entertained themselves with music and plays, etc. That was actually passed all the way down to American middle class families. My sis was married to a wealthy man…and I remember, after dinner, each person taking a turn singing a favorite song or two by the piano. These wealthy people could all play piano and could remember many tunes. I loved visiting and relaxing after dinner with them, singing along to old Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald standards. What fun. I’d want to live there just to be able to work in the gardens!

[@JillAnderson-cx4dv]

Thank you Madame for such a brilliant tour and presentation.

[@Deborah-fx2bs]

Thank you so.much for the wonderful tour, and I especially loved seeing some of the private areas. That was a rare treat! The lady who gave the tour was delightful with such a warm personality!

[@susanvonrauensteinbreuls6058]

What a beautiful Chateau and a very informative host so glad they restored it so beautifully.

[@chemokiki]

Thank you for this translation! I am starting to become obsessive about the French chateau life, buying and reading books and subscribing to many KZbin channels about it. The Chateau de Lude is magnificent and at the top of my visit ASAP list! Madame de Nicolay is such a brilliant wealth of knowledge. Merci encore pour cette belle visite.

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

The French versions have closed captioning in English

[@CFL641]

Very Massive.., I would feel overwhelmed with this Massively Large Chateau, My Father's family came from France.., Always wondered about the History.., Seems some family Lived about 20 miles North of Paris, and Some Lived Very Southern part.! Sort of Happy They Moved to Quebec,

[@anitasujiivana4553]

What a very lovely host. I can feel her admiration and deep love for this beautiful and extraordinary chateau. Her knowingness of the people who worked on the chateau is quite impressive. Her generosity in showing us rooms and spaces not normally on tour is very much appreciated. 💝💝💝

[@nopeno6514]

Very impressive to watch my ancestors legacy. Imagine doing all these without computers, phones or power tools. It's more than talent but a divine inspiration. The true value of history and its preservation is to remind us that the human mind and spirit have no limits. 😮

[@rayn8740]

This is her second video tour of the Château that I've seen. Both have been thorough and highly informative. Her knowledge of the Château and the surrounding gardens is quite impressive. The Château is magnificent, inside and out. How fantastic that it's still inhabited and lovingly maintained by her family. Merci, Madame! Merci beaucoup!

[@mikkileon6380]

Thank you so very much for sharing this video with us❣️❣️❣️ It was wonderful that this woman took us into her home via the camera and shared so much with us!!!! This was such a generous gift to experience this. Otherwise, if not for this video, I never would’ve.

Thank you for preserving history.

[@elizabethjury2930]

Thank you so much for this incredible tour. It was a real privilege to follow you through the Chateau. Many thanks 🌻

[@VeldaReneeLowery]

I absolutely adore the way that you present... Straight forward and you're not trying to be an actor... Others can learn from you. Bless you

[@ggcheesecake547]

Thank you for the English version. This chateau is fantastic. I enjoyed learning its history. The tour was informative and well-organized.

[@Moon8Sol]

So beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@irenemuus9716]

What a gift to be able to see this magnificent home. It would be cost prohibitive to build a home of this quality and fine art today. Absolutely outstanding.

[@toucanjim]

1st. I LOVE YOUR OUTFIT! WELL DONE! I ENJOYED THE ENTIRE EPISODE, PLEASE CONSIDER DOING MORE. WHAT A FABULOUS HOME AND HISTORY. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! JimH

[@Krazede]

I can only hope that your extensive knowledge of the history of your home is imparted to the next generations, it is as impressive as the actual Château!

[@southerncyan4098]

It is absolutely beautiful how intentional the design is, and how it reflects what made families proud over centuries.

[@French-Kiss24]

This chateau is unbelievably beautiful. Thank you so much for this tour. I will surely visit on my next visit to France.

[@BoominGame]

Man imagine the cleaning of that effer!

[@eejster0357]

My mouth to the floor. Perfect hostess for this video. Thank you for opening your doors to the public. Would love to visit when i am back in the area. Amazing Chateau.

[@anjelybarger]

What a beautiful place and so much history😊

[@susanwhitt255]

Thank you for sharing.

[@normamimosa5991]

Thank you for such an interesting tour!

[@helmutleuthner4925]

Es ist so schön das alles:zu sehen und zu zuhören. Grüsse von Helnut

[@helmutleuthner4925]

Helmut

[@dianedoherty3655]

Beautiful and stunning

[@virginiabotha3545]

Utterly magnificent.❤

[@MaryAliceRamsey]

Lovely, and wonderful that Madame Nicolay shared her extensive knowledge of her massive home. Thank you.

[@thesheep6248]

So beautiful

[@renatastec5212]

Magnificent!

[@LOritzSisterofNew]

Thank you!! Can't wait to go visit !!

[@budbundy364]

❤ Beautiful ❤ thank you

[@cm9859]

Oh my gosh! In my dreams. Stunning ❤

[@tanyamushaney2743]

It is the most beauty that one could live amongst.

[@IVWOR]

Дуже красиве шато. Дякую вам за екскурсію ❤️

[@benz500r]

Absolutely stunning.

[@daisymoses6812]

My favorite part of the tour was Eduoard Andre and his Gravity-pressured watering system which not only provided garden irrigation but also supplies the kitchen and the laundry cistern. FASCINATING. Mme Barbara de Nicolay is so well-rounded in her knowledge and so generous to share all the history -- Thank you so much !

[@daisymoses6812]

And now I will go to see the tour again, in French !

[@juliason9617]

Amazing architecture heritage!!

[@hollykeller1545]

This was so perfect! Loved it!👏🏻👏🏻

[@Emacosa]

The hallway is spectacular

[@lsmith6840]

It's beautiful thank you.

[@Frances-m1h]

An excellent video, beautifully explained , STUNNING CHATEAU. Very interesting family history, wish I could visit, but I'd love to stay,🤗 👍♥️ From Frances uk ♥️

[@forward_ever_ever2595]

I salute you madam. A wonderful tour. You're A class in your presentation in every aspect....in depth knowledge with a seamless flow in presentation!.

[@albertalcoser9485]

Beautiful ❤️

[@christelklinko7683]

Thank you for the educational tour. What an interesting life you lead. Thank you

[@alexanderscholz8855]

Super nice 👍‼️ It is so good to see that real life is inside and make it a Home with full of life. Only the Work never ends. 👍

[@ODDwayne1]

This is a SPECIAL place. Top notch restoration. The architecture itself is immaculate. The decor is perfection. Such wonderful and careful work. Thank you.

[@NONA-fs9ul]

The library and party room 😮amazing!

[@brendafulmernickel1218]

Thank You For Sharing ! It definitely added an element of care, inspirational conveyed from your family's heritage! Magnificent!!

[@Emacosa]

That ceiling is amazing

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

Thank you

[@libo6368]

Amazing

[@helenshepard485]

Marvelous! Thank you for sharing. It is wonderful to see these places rescued and loved.

[@irinagrinyova7533]

Thank you so much for the translation❤

[@andrewaway]

Incredible.

[@albertalcoser9485]

Just beautiful, I love that I would love to visit some day.💗😊

[@MiqueiasLinsdoSantos]

Waouh!Belle histoire et très beau château❤(Miqueias de Osvaldo Cruz-SP-Brasil)

[@ashleighjaimaosborne3966]

What a magnificent building. A knowledgeable and gracious owner/tour guide. Merci.🇨🇦

[@juliam9214]

Very beautiful and interesting. Your family has done a great job for future generations. I hope they appreciate. 😊😊

[@returnofthenative]

Wow! What a beautiful place. Thank you........Aust.

[@avivat3010]

Thank you so much. It's a beautiful and interesting tour. The responsibility of managing these enormous estates must be daunting.

[@janiekcarney5482]

Thank you for this wonderful video!! First class.

[@davewesley11]

Thank you soo much for showing us round .. One word magnificent.

[@irisheyes5890]

Just exquisite. Merci beaucoup Madam!

[@stackered]

Truly magnificent. Every last detail is beautiful and flows into the next. The best chateau I've seen on KZbin

[@myrnamcmillan4755]

This is just a wonderful journey back in time ,thank you.

[@laurieknight5185]

Absolutely breath taking! Thank you for sharing this! ❤️

[@NONA-fs9ul]

The library 😮❤❤❤ everything is so amazing and her knowledge is credible!

[@JSTXRPXLMULE]

I enjoyed you Madame just as much as the chateau and the tour... You're such a beautiful lovely person thank you so much for sharing your home with all of us..!

[@7777voyles]

Amazingly beautiful place. Thank you!

[@NONA-fs9ul]

Oh my that dining Room is gorgeous 😮❤

[@HaiteLibbies]

Beautiful ❤ and this program is filled with an abundance of interesting facts and stories

[@michaelwieneke1992]

What a wonderful tour of La Lude. We were able to tour this beautiful chateau last August so it was enjoyable to see the rooms we saw in person, as well as to see the rooms that were not included in the tour that day.

[@katharinatrub1338]

What a splendid Chateau! Inside out! Chimney mantels, parquet floors, Master Woodwork! Furniture, elaborate Dormer Windows and Chimneys, and much, much more! What a heartfelt warm and comfortable dining room! and to know you still use this Kitchen for making preservings! What a happy family gathering this must be every summer! How amazing, a Kiddneushaped Table, Never seen this before and am touched to know the WHY of this shape! Ohh I can feel, you must love your Chateau very much! Now I d'have a little question, how come that Antoine Roy (so says the speaker),.... "unfortunately died without a descendent", and then later says had "his daughter marry Marquis de Talouette" ? Hm... did I must have missed out on some part? Thank you so much for your Video!

[@shlimbu224]

This video is an absolute gem!

[@smiley9987]

😳 It's true that every time I discover a chateau thanks to you,I am impressed as they are all fantastic,but this time I am genuinely Lost for words! It's absolutely incredible. Majestic. I was watching with open mouth from start to end. I stopped,I zoomed different parts staring at details. Every cm of the chateau is extraordinary. The styles,details,those warm colours,the systems that she is explaining in different parts,the history...the library-O my God...the linen room,the dining room used every day,the bedrooms,the kitchen/ one of my favourite parts in every chateau/,those stunning stairs,floors,ceilings,original furnitures with the spirit of old times. The attention to detail and ornaments is beyond incredible. I am so impressed, I can't even organise my thoughts. It's so incredible to be able to see rooms and private rooms, that are usually not open for public,or just very rare as it was said. Those old clothes/dresses,the uniforms with colors of the chateaux are so rare to see. Countess Barbara de Nicolaÿ is remarkable! It was very generous of her, to open the doors of certain parts of the castle for us to see. Thank you,So Chateaux, for this amazing episode. From today, one of my dreams/plans is to visit Chateau du Lude!

[@SoChateauxTV]

Thank you very much for your comment 🙏 Glad you appreciated this episode! 😊

[@smiley9987]

@@SoChateauxTV 😊👍

[@MahmoudShehata-gq8lv]

Merci Madame pour cette formidable visite où l'on perçoit ces merveilles qui donnent au château une vie et une âme. Vous avez raison de dire que l'utilisation des pièces n'abîme pas les objets, mais leur permet de poursuivre leur vie, bien plus longue que la nôtre !

[@jensvonbrasch1466]

Very interesting and valuable. Thanks so much.

[@lisafox2073]

Absolutely Grand with alot of history preserved, Thank you! Very much enjoyed ❤

[@borge2014]

Marvelous rooms, especially the Renaissance ones, and those ornate doors , wow. Loved this episode.

[@IsholaXO6]

Marveled with her amazing demonstrations

[@annekunze5972]

Very beautiful home. I just love it!

[@BernardDauphinais]

So beautiful!

[@LDesser]

Magnificent

[@tonifish3879]

I thought she was an art historian at first, not the lady of the house! She was so knowledgeable and elegant

[@susannekalejaiye4351]

marvellous! so much in tact and represented here, so beautifully presented and explained too. Thank you for making this tour possible

[@tricial4330]

What a fantastic time capsule! Amazing! Thank you for a fabulous tour!

[@francisbird6290]

An incredible chateau and tour ! It is so wonderful that the history of this home is preserved !❤❤❤❤❤

[@SirAdamMeek]

Amazing!

[@simonelykawka2472]

Maravilhoso!

[@ginatees3262]

Magnificent building and interiors. Thank you for sharing.

[@leighmackay7486]

Breathtaking in its enormity and history. Thanks for this opportunity to see inside. 🎉

[@Serenità-g3q]

Splendido castello, tenuto da generazioni intelligenti.

[@kstahl4619]

I would love to cook in that kitchen! ❤ Extraordinary chateau

[@Emacosa]

Wow the valted ceiling in kitchen awesome

[@PetethepiratePete]

Very harmonious interior with intrecate detail and craftsmanship and quality, fascinating, impressive and often very beautiful.