This DOOR has NEVER BEEN OPENED before!! Mystery solved @ the chateau

[@lorassorkin]

The green art deco stove is gorgeous! I would happily spend weeks treasure hunting through all the wonderful things left at the chateau!

[@martemacdougall1985]

I believe that design work is definitely "ART NOUVEAU " and it is beautiful 😍.

[@SusieMonk-jh8tj]

More goodies👏👏👏❤❤Its like Xmas all the time. The cave is going to be magnificent. The wallpaper is beyond beautiful. How do you sleep with all this going on? Can’t wait for Sunday 🤣🤣👌👌❤❤👏👏🥂🥂

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Thank you Susie, we barely sleep well at the moment. 🙃🤭🫣 It’s just a lot going on at the moment! I am very glad you like the wallpaper 💝 Thank you for watching 💕

[@thewilliamseswonderfulworld]

So many beautiful & unique treasures in that mystery room! I don't know how you'll sort through them all.

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

It’s overwhelming at times Dodi! 😄🙏🏼💝

[@user-kp5mr2tq4p]

Translation of the plaque on the Chateau wall. "These are the Londoners who have long had the distinguished lineage of the PREVOTS-SANSAC de TONGDINDENT. he rebuilt and enlarged that and Xế 1877 leop. PR400ST-SANSAC marquis de @O@DIMBENT together with alfredo comte de TAMOTD to whom he married his only daughter by Aug. 18622 Jusuper and in memory of Johanna Magdalena de JAMGED-PASS) Augustine PREVOST-S31530 dd de CONCOINDENT and de MONTALEMOENT marquis of this place 16 Decemb. Initiated by marriage in 1829, he rested piously in the parish church Op. mag. painted by the lion JENNAND archit"

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

thank you!!! ❤️❤️

[@DevonaRavenhold]

This may of been on my families lineage on my mother's side. She descended from the Provots.

[@louisealbrecht3066]

Wow! A new area to explore! Hope there are items you can bring back to life! Treasures found for sure! The pointing is coming along with alot of help from you all, viola, it will be great when done! The Suite is also coming along, great! More surprises, the wallpaper is awesome!!!! Had to giggle at the speeded up version of you working on cleaning of the stones for the pointing! .😂🤣😂🤣 So much more being accomplished! 👏👏👏

[@myrnamcmillan4755]

Denise, you have impeccable taste that paper is very exciting can't wait to see it up on the wall .you two are having a wonderfull adventure.

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Glad you like it! I hope it will be up by next week! 🫣🙏🏼😍

[@debbiecagliarini4421]

As always wonderfully interesting things happening. Love the way Denise, you and Brett jump in and help. Want it all to be finished quickly but on the other hand I don't. Xx

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

☺️💝 Same! 😃

[@CatMindy2187-o4v]

Yeah...!!!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Wow more hidden treasures, I love the enamelled green nouveau stove, we're really looking forward to seeing you both very soon, keep up the good work xx

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

We are looking forward Jane to have you both here soon! The green one is really really pretty! 😍

[@user-vk7zr9uc6g]

THE TENSION IS PALPABLE !

[@janetwann5578]

That wallpaper is gorgeous....great choice.... but the flowers look better at the top

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

thank you Janet, but then the flowers would fall. 😌 But I agree it looked good! ☺️

[@susana5505]

They looked like trees to me, but definitely on top😅

[@jeojeo9393]

Harry I think you should be a TV narrator your voice and of course your wonderful sense of humour is great 😊

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

We will let him know! 🥰

[@kathsmith4924]

priceless behind the door ♥️

[@MK-Farm-Michigan]

I love that double glass door leading outside to patio.

[@beverlymurray6554]

Love the updates!

[@teepeeX]

I think there will be years of pointing 😂😂😂 nice to discover all the fireplace inserts and a room full of things to repurpose. Oh my, I can't wait to see wallpaper in. Sometimes you just have to put new windows 😊

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

can’t wait either! 🙏🏼😃🤭 And yes, those windows had to be replaced and our chateau carpenter recommended those ones and we followed. His work and details and knowledge are always appreciated.

[@MamaJo2]

Do they not know about safety protective gear? Should wear masks when working with those machines! 🤷‍♀️

[@globalunity4249]

Thanks for another great video.

[@brettthomas6020]

Denis works so hard to make them interesting

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

💕

[@amysimpson646]

I would have put double glazed wood windows in that match the originals. Every modern addition takes away from the character of the home. Wonder why this chateau isn't graded for protection?

[@brettthomas6020]

If we don’t protect the building financially it will like so many in France fall into disrepair

[@heliedecastanet1882]

Wood windows are probably too expensive for their budget - but I agree with you : the original material would have been better.

[@laurahosler1771]

Wood is a waste and requires too much upkeep and they would be right back where they are now in no time due to the weather etc…no one is going to mind they are not wood framed windows. They look gorgeous and serve a larger purpose.

[@heliedecastanet1882]

@@laurahosler1771 I was not saying the windows were not beautiful, nor that other choices than the original material was wrong (in any restoration, original material is just a better choice, but sometimes it is just too costly) 🙂 That is why I rather pointed that wood windows are extremely expensive (not only the purchase but also the maintenance), especially when there are so many windows to fix 😉

[@inabates8919]

Oh my your Château, it’s like the gift that keeps on giving! 👏👏👏

[@lorassorkin]

On the sign, I can read only a few words, the fancy font is too hard to read, but the date 1877 is repeated a few times. The memorial at the bottom - the date of death is December 16, 1729.

[@brettthomas6020]

Oooo interesting

[@maryjanekolesar8325]

I think it's in Latin!?

[@melodygarry9016]

Denise, I am so impressed with you as a human being. I’ve followed your vlogs since you and Brett began your process. Loved seeing you wipe Harry’s face off. As a mother of adult children, it warmed my heart. You really look after your crew, and are, no doubt, loved by all.

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

thank you ! I do what I can to spread the love and care for everyone! 💕💐 thank you for your kind words! xx

[@Tigerlilart]

Beautiful wall paper and of course being an impressionist floral artist I love love love the style. Stunning

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

awww thank you! ❤️ Wish we could see yours?!

[@ScissorsAndSmiles]

Bonus room with lots of fireplaces and ovens. You‘ll never be cold again 😉 The wallpaper looks stunning. Looking forward to seeing the room come together.

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Thank you , glad you like it! ❤️☺️

[@lisareatherford8097]

What a great find of fireplace or wood stoves , boiler if able to use or sell …

[@jaysmith8199]

You have the Salamander stove to go with the fireplace in your locked room! WOW - it's gorgeous! You have to get it repaired, someone who works with cast iron (I presume?). Even if it's never lit again, it will look magnificent 😊❤ The cart is beautiful, as are all the other stoves, including the green art noveau one. Bit of detective work to find out where all the little stoves went, although I'm guessing the servants' quarters and cottages. The wallpaper is gorgeous, reminds me a little of a dark toned Monet.

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Monet! 🥰😍 It is indeed detective work 😅🤓

[@lindawiest3772]

The passage of time holds so many secrets yet still to be unlocked in this Elegante Chateau!You all must be so excited to be a part of the “ Renaissance” of your Lovely 🏰!The wall covering is exquisite created by Master Printers=perfection!

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Thank you Linda! Glad you like the wallpaper design! ❤️

[@seaview9948]

You are doing the changes and modernising just beautifully!!

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Thank you 😍

[@debra7241]

That wall paper is just absolutely stunning. Bravo! 👏 🩷

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

thank you 💝

[@MK-Farm-Michigan]

Looks like a working room for old stoves and fireplaces. Wow, you are all busting out. Look how far you are absolutely amazing.

[@brettthomas6020]

It’s the old stables no storage we kept looking but had never got in

[@BettyKoehler-zg5sv]

So much work going on….you will make your deadline with all the hands helping! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

hugs to Pennsylvania 💕

[@TheCrowsNest1950]

Hi Denise & Brett, Nothing better than a locked door of a chamber in an ancient castle to peak ones imagination. Mark & Scott

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

It was truly a surprise for us! 😍

[@kisiamalenkij6145]

I understand that only the facade of the castle will remain historical, and inside there will be a modern glamorous home?

[@brettthomas6020]

The grand salon and knight room will be restored, the old servants quarters where we live will be a family home. The other main Room will be warm and comfrtable rooms that guests feel special.. the best thing is nothing we do is irreversible

[@normamurray4450]

Every video gets more and more exciting and now finding all those wonderful items behind that closed door...oh I could have fun in there and no doubt you will. The wallpaper choice is spot on...gorgeous! Just everything coming together...wow!

[@cata687]

The reason the old windows have crosses on them was to keep the evil spirits out.

[@TheCrowsNest1950]

Hi Denise & Brett, I love the wallpaper and can't wait to see it installed. Mark & Scott

[@norcal0076]

Amazing💥

[@inabates8919]

Wallpaper is gorgeous Denise ❤❤

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Hello Ina, thank you so much! Hope you are well ❤️❤️

[@isabelaugusto4189]

Amazing team work and craftsmanship! Your drive, vision, and attention to detail is impressive, and the result speaks for itself. I truly enjoy the elegant and elevated simplicity of every space you create! Your unpretentiousness and down-to-earth attitude is refreshing! Can't wait see the final result!

[@sandraberry612]

Hi Denise & Brett, Oh my goodness 🤭 I’m in love 😍 with the Wall Art / Wallpaper! It’s absolutely stunning, Denise ! Can’t wait to see it on the walls ! No wonder you were excited, it had arrived ! The cave is coming along nicely,I’ve got my fingers & toes crossed for you 🤞 With the hard working trades,including yourselves of course,I’m positive you’ll meet your deadline! 🥰

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Thank you very much Sandra! I am glad you ike it as well. It will hopefully transform everything! ❤️ Can’t wait to show you.

[@hollykeller1545]

Beautiful new windows!!!

[@barbaragerrett8508]

It’s exciting to watch the progress. I can hardly wait for each new post❣️Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Thank you Barbara! So nice to read!

[@The_Travelling_Jonoberries]

Hey Brett thank god you have the Aussie tenacity and character to take on a job like this, you are all doing such a wonderful job and can’t wait till the Grand Opening, your future guests will be blown away, everything is coming together well and you all should be proud of what you have done. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your non-participating crew, take care, be safe and God Bless 🙏👍😇🏰🇦🇺

[@brettthomas6020]

There are those who think they can and there are those who think they can’t ! And they are both right…but I wonder why…..hehe

[@laurahosler1771]

I can almost hear the château saying, “awe, relief, someone is taking care of me and loves me again!” The new windows and French doors look amazing as will the new wallpaper! ❤ Denise, of course you did a great job on the pointing- you have a great eye and aim for perfection; it shows in all you do! Love the treasure find- wow! Hearing Brett talk about plans for palms ( trees ) tand other landscaping is exciting as well! ❤❤

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Awww you seem to be a chateau whisperer 😍❤️🥰😇 Thank you Laura for your warm words!

[@suzyq555]

You look sooo good Denise in work clothes!!!

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

🫣🙏🏼🥰

[@user-yc4xw3ey8w]

So exciting finding new treasures

[@predatornz.5493]

Those Cast iron wood stoves are worth a bit hard to find now . I love the character of them , the locked room has some treasures thats for sure . The wallpaper looks stunning i reckon people are going to be shocked once the suite is finished of how beautiful its going to be . And Denise u a pro on the wall mud stuff too .

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Thank you, I really enjoyed working in the Cave! It’s super hard work. Proud of all of the team! Hopefully the Suite will be amazing, once it’s finished! 😌❤️

[@predatornz.5493]

@@Chateau_de_Londigny I can not wait .🙂

[@MK-Farm-Michigan]

I like color of paint. The wall paper is cool and beautiful. I think flowers go up. It made it look like a beautiful big flower at the top.

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

thank you Michelle. I would need to show you the real wallpaper design, then it would look like upside down in the end. 🤭🙃 But I loved it in the video as well 🥰💕

[@chad328-ez2lv]

The inscription shown at the end is in Latin.

[@brettthomas6020]

What does it say ?

[@chad328-ez2lv]

@@brettthomas6020 It will take me some time to work it out. There are abbreviations which I don't know offhand and the lettering is also tricky to understand in places. I taught classical Latin, but this is more Medieval Latin.

[@brettthomas6020]

That make sense as the original part is from 1500’s

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Oh wow!

[@suzyq555]

@@brettthomas6020you can use google translate, the camera option.

[@denisehabasque3056]

Victory belongs to audacious ! Surely you will make it.. 😉

[@brettthomas6020]

We can’t tell you hard it is, but how lucky we are !

[@rosiewalker2455]

What a beautiful building/house. Who wouldn't want to go exploring in it. Also, the history of it is fascinating. Who lived there, what were they like, etc. all so interesting!

[@alisondoughty2194]

Amazing work😄🏰🎉

[@rowenacountryman2242]

Stephanie’s Phillip love finding keys and finding the door they belong to. Get him to come and he will sort it out. 😉

[@samaipata4756]

Why would you plaster up that wonderful stone work in this cellar? It would look so much more authentic if you only would repair where repair is necessary, it was also never plastered ever before!😢

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

You wouldn’t repair just pieces.

[@samaipata4756]

@@Chateau_de_Londigny You might wanna have a look at how the Italians restore their cantinas in the Tuscany and learn about their techniques. That said if you contact Dan from „Escape to rural France“ (KZbin) he is a natural talent in restoring such walls „come il faut“! 😉

[@arnicepernice8656]

You have done really well with the windows, beading and panels. I am very curious to see what handles you will find.😊

[@daynight4902]

BEST

[@vickismallwood2082]

I just found your channel and can tell you am so very happy I did. This place is so beautiful.

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Hello Vicki, welcome to our journey. 😊🎥😍 Glad you found us and love it! 💕

[@sharonalexa]

The wallpaper is delicious! 🙌🏼

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Thank you Sharon 😍😍☺️

[@anisekhan5702]

The cave already looks interesting, waiting to see how you finish it. Excited.

[@peterwhite9261]

So many hidden treasures! The cave will look amazing. It was too funny when the sprayer broke, but it was too bad it didn't do what you hoped to. Nothing beats handmade!❤

[@ValarieBresee]

l love the wallpaper Denise

[@dianekennedy2334]

What a lovely surprise 😮

[@kathyacemoi3241]

Je vous laisse tout traduire en Anglais ou j'ai encore plus de difficulté que le Latin☺: 1) La maison centenaire de Londigny, habitées depuis longtemps par les illustres descendants des Prévost-Sansac de Touchimbert était agrandit et restaurée en 1877 par Léopold Prévost-sansac Marquis de Touchimbert avec Alfred de LAMETH à qui il avait donné sa fille unique en 1872. 2)En souvenir et en mémoire de Jeanne Madeleine de Lameth-Bussy et Auguste Prévost-Sansac de Touchimbert et de Montalembert marié en ce lieu le 18 décembre 1729 "après quoi ils se reposent pieusement à l'église de la paroisse". (je ne suis pas sur de la dernière phrase) Bonne soirée. katia.

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Parfait! Merci beaucoup très intéressant!! 🙏🏼💐

[@jayneyaghmour7320]

❤

[@blaire85]

Ha ha seeing all of those keys just reminded me of a holiday home I used to look after for a couple. Wow a good selection of woodburners there, hopefully they're still able to be used.

[@Madhousesc]

Just a suggestion but you might find it interesting to watch Escape To Rural France. Dan who is rebuilding a château using nearly all traditional ways.

[@SuchaCaligrrl]

The plack at the end said something like in memory to Johanne... couldn't see much.

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Oh my goodness the anticipation of what was behind the door was intriguing. The array of inserts were all unique and beautiful. What a magnificent estate. The cave is so much work and I can’t wait to see it finished. The wallpaper is stunning!!! It is sad to see the old windows go, but they served their purpose for many, many years. You copied them as best you could which is great. The new windows are so much better and are beautiful. ❤

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Thank you Stephanie, We like the new windows too even if we were nervous. But they just look nice and our Chateau carpenter did a great job. Color choice, working on it, everything is looking great.

[@somethingsunny]

i am trying to focus on cheateau but this lady takes all attention soo beautiful

[@guyprot-zq1dz]

C'est pas du Français, c'est du latin😊😊😊 avec une bonne photo , ça devrait pas être trop dure à traduire 😊

[@brettthomas6020]

Sadly being Australian I studied neither, so my apologies to the French !! Latin is a lost language but I would love the translation

[@kathyacemoi3241]

@@brettthomas6020 je cherche. J'ai appris un le latin quant j'avais 11 ans...j'en ai maintenant 60 et j'ai oublié. Le plus difficile et de déchiffrer les inscriptions très stylisées.

[@marihart-qbc]

Bravo, quel travail! Vous avez beaucoup de talent ❤

[@sue7190]

Fab video so much to take in. Wonderful treasures, the stoves and fireplaces looked beautiful. The wallpaper is exquisite, can't wait to see the room finished. The cave will be magical. You are doing an outstanding job restoring this magnificent chateau, hope to visit one day.❤

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Thank you very much Sue for your warming and encouraging words! ❤️

[@NextChapter4ward]

you found a gold mine of stoves wow..impressive

[@kathyacemoi3241]

je pense que l'inscription est en Latin mais je ne comprend pas tout mais le deuxième paragraphe est en mémoire du mariage de Johanne Magdeleine de Lameth-bussy et de Auguste Prévost-Sansac de Touchimbert et de Montalembert le 18 décembre 1729. Je ne peux pas vous aidez plus, mes cours de latin sont très très loin😊 Je vais essayer de trouver plus d'indices.

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

trop intéressant !!! Merci! ❤️

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

And I thought I have bunch of keys to my house! Sheesh!

[@SuperLgreer]

Awesome place

[@kristinamariaarts]

Harry is so good at French 🥰

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

He grew up in France! 🥰

[@kristinamariaarts]

@@Chateau_de_Londigny with that cockney accent you wouldn't think he'd be so fluent 😄he's very blessed, lovely young man.

[@buffyk-952]

I absolutely LOVE the music starting at the 2 minute mark. Sadly, you didn't credit it.

[@brianbloom1799]

It’s so easy to pick those old locks, You don’t need no stinking keys

[@ianjackson8643]

Thefootball table dates from the 1920’s at the earliest

[@dyannejohnson6184]

What finds…the stoves are treasures like gold

[@helenhelps9619]

I hope the pointing in the cave is lime stone and saying cement was just a twist of translation. 😮

[@trebbneify]

Beautiful!

[@lisathomas1622]

That looks like so much fun. I loved restoring the farm house I had. I would do it again. I’ve done ceiling repair, my place was so old it had horse hair mixed in with the plaster. No idea where they got enough horse hair to do all the walls.

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

how interesting! 😯 Maybe they had plenty when you say that it was an old farm house.

[@LoireValleyChateaux]

Harry should wear at LEAST N-95 Particulate mask while cutting stone, slate, tiles, etc. The fine clay & stone silica particulates are known carcinogens. We want Harry to have a long, happy life. ❤️🙏

[@waynemelvin-is9wp]

It's nice to see the things you found . Please turn down the music it is louder than your voice and very distracting

[@sorcha259]

Denise I love the wall decoration artistic style 💚

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Thank you Sorcha! 💕💐😊

[@ttenrabdn]

Your version of "pointing" in that cellar was incredibly painful to watch. That stonework was great and with proper pointing would would be stunning. Especially covering the doorway stones. 😢 Those are a feature not a problem.

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

The stones are all visible :)

[@christinaburney5935]

For the pointing it would have been easier to use a large piping bag. Like bakers use. l

[@bobbinsew]

Oh those old horse stalls! How many horses lived there, that were used for pulling carriages for the residents.

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

on the other side of the outbuildings are more stables. But couldn’t tell you how many really would have been here. But love all the old barns ☺️

[@toneseljelid8433]

You are so good with colors and design.so I had to watch the video one more time. 🙂

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

Hope you enjoyed it again Tone 🥰🤭

[@xxof830]

Here's the translation These centuries-old odes of Vondinense, which had long been mastered by the distinguished lineage of PROVOTS-SANSAQ de TONAVIMBENT, he restored and enlarged them in the year 1817 of Leo. PRAVOST-SANSAC marquis de TOMADIMPERT together with alfredo comte de DAMOTD to whom he had given his only daughter to the vicar of Aug. 18622 Above and in memory of Johanna Magdalene de PAMOND-PASSY Augustine PREVOŠT-SANSAQ d.d. de GOULDINDERT and de MONTADEMPERO marquis of this place 16 Dec. Initiated in 1829, she rested piously in the parish church Op. mag. lion MENRAND archit pictau

[@Chateau_de_Londigny]

thank you 🥰🤓❤️

[@xxof830]

@@Chateau_de_Londigny Hey NO THANKS EVER NEEDED BUT YOUR ALWAYS WELCOME

[@philmaurischat3880]

If it has a key .... obviously it has been opened before.

[@carolflynn7933]

❤ wonderful ❤

[@heru-deshet359]

Nope. Jimmy Hoffa's not in there nor Al Capone's treasure, but a treasure none the less. 😆

[@mikejoros4268]

The stone tablet carving in the front has a date of 1873.

[@tracybrown6207]

That looked like a very old fireman's cart - worth restoring. Saw a similar one on Bangers & Cash, English tv programme. It is the red thing on the right

[@evemae6819]

Pretty wallpaper!

[@lucyroberts2800]

Beautiful fires 😮

[@ritaspeers1259]

Treasures!