The green art deco stove is gorgeous! I would happily spend weeks treasure hunting through all the wonderful things left at the chateau!
@martemacdougall198524 күн бұрын
I believe that design work is definitely "ART NOUVEAU " and it is beautiful 😍.
@SusieMonk-jh8tjАй бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
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 💕
@thewilliamseswonderfulworldАй бұрын
So many beautiful & unique treasures in that mystery room! I don't know how you'll sort through them all.
@Chateau_de_LondignyАй бұрын
It’s overwhelming at times Dodi! 😄🙏🏼💝
@user-kp5mr2tq4pАй бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
thank you!!! ❤️❤️
@DevonaRavenhold27 күн бұрын
This may of been on my families lineage on my mother's side. She descended from the Provots.
@louisealbrecht3066Ай бұрын
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! 👏👏👏
@myrnamcmillan4755Ай бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
Glad you like it! I hope it will be up by next week! 🫣🙏🏼😍
@debbiecagliarini4421Ай бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
☺️💝 Same! 😃
@CatMindy2187-o4vАй бұрын
Yeah...!!!
@notquiteachateaudiyАй бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
We are looking forward Jane to have you both here soon! The green one is really really pretty! 😍
@user-vk7zr9uc6gАй бұрын
THE TENSION IS PALPABLE !
@janetwann5578Ай бұрын
That wallpaper is gorgeous....great choice.... but the flowers look better at the top
@Chateau_de_LondignyАй бұрын
thank you Janet, but then the flowers would fall. 😌 But I agree it looked good! ☺️
@susana5505Күн бұрын
They looked like trees to me, but definitely on top😅
@jeojeo9393Ай бұрын
Harry I think you should be a TV narrator your voice and of course your wonderful sense of humour is great 😊
@Chateau_de_LondignyАй бұрын
We will let him know! 🥰
@kathsmith4924Ай бұрын
priceless behind the door ♥️
@MK-Farm-MichiganАй бұрын
I love that double glass door leading outside to patio.
@beverlymurray6554Ай бұрын
Love the updates!
@teepeeXАй бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
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.
@MamaJo223 күн бұрын
Do they not know about safety protective gear? Should wear masks when working with those machines! 🤷♀️
@globalunity4249Ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video.
@brettthomas6020Ай бұрын
Denis works so hard to make them interesting
@Chateau_de_LondignyАй бұрын
💕
@amysimpson646Ай бұрын
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?
@brettthomas6020Ай бұрын
If we don’t protect the building financially it will like so many in France fall into disrepair
@heliedecastanet1882Ай бұрын
Wood windows are probably too expensive for their budget - but I agree with you : the original material would have been better.
@laurahosler1771Ай бұрын
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.
@heliedecastanet1882Ай бұрын
@@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 😉
@inabates8919Ай бұрын
Oh my your Château, it’s like the gift that keeps on giving! 👏👏👏
@lorassorkinАй бұрын
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.
@brettthomas6020Ай бұрын
Oooo interesting
@maryjanekolesar8325Ай бұрын
I think it's in Latin!?
@melodygarry9016Ай бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
thank you ! I do what I can to spread the love and care for everyone! 💕💐 thank you for your kind words! xx
@TigerlilartАй бұрын
Beautiful wall paper and of course being an impressionist floral artist I love love love the style. Stunning
@Chateau_de_LondignyАй бұрын
awww thank you! ❤️ Wish we could see yours?!
@ScissorsAndSmilesАй бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
Thank you , glad you like it! ❤️☺️
@lisareatherford8097Ай бұрын
What a great find of fireplace or wood stoves , boiler if able to use or sell …
@jaysmith8199Ай бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
Monet! 🥰😍 It is indeed detective work 😅🤓
@lindawiest3772Ай бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
Thank you Linda! Glad you like the wallpaper design! ❤️
@seaview9948Ай бұрын
You are doing the changes and modernising just beautifully!!
@Chateau_de_LondignyАй бұрын
Thank you 😍
@debra7241Ай бұрын
That wall paper is just absolutely stunning. Bravo! 👏 🩷
@Chateau_de_LondignyАй бұрын
thank you 💝
@MK-Farm-MichiganАй бұрын
Looks like a working room for old stoves and fireplaces. Wow, you are all busting out. Look how far you are absolutely amazing.
@brettthomas6020Ай бұрын
It’s the old stables no storage we kept looking but had never got in
@BettyKoehler-zg5svАй бұрын
So much work going on….you will make your deadline with all the hands helping! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻
@Chateau_de_LondignyАй бұрын
hugs to Pennsylvania 💕
@TheCrowsNest1950Ай бұрын
Hi Denise & Brett, Nothing better than a locked door of a chamber in an ancient castle to peak ones imagination. Mark & Scott
@Chateau_de_LondignyАй бұрын
It was truly a surprise for us! 😍
@kisiamalenkij6145Ай бұрын
I understand that only the facade of the castle will remain historical, and inside there will be a modern glamorous home?
@brettthomas6020Ай бұрын
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
@normamurray445019 күн бұрын
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!
@cata687Ай бұрын
The reason the old windows have crosses on them was to keep the evil spirits out.
@TheCrowsNest1950Ай бұрын
Hi Denise & Brett, I love the wallpaper and can't wait to see it installed. Mark & Scott
@norcal0076Ай бұрын
Amazing💥
@inabates8919Ай бұрын
Wallpaper is gorgeous Denise ❤❤
@Chateau_de_LondignyАй бұрын
Hello Ina, thank you so much! Hope you are well ❤️❤️
@isabelaugusto4189Ай бұрын
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!
@sandraberry612Ай бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
Thank you very much Sandra! I am glad you ike it as well. It will hopefully transform everything! ❤️ Can’t wait to show you.
@hollykeller1545Ай бұрын
Beautiful new windows!!!
@barbaragerrett8508Ай бұрын
It’s exciting to watch the progress. I can hardly wait for each new post❣️Thank you for sharing your journey!
@Chateau_de_LondignyАй бұрын
Thank you Barbara! So nice to read!
@The_Travelling_JonoberriesАй бұрын
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 🙏👍😇🏰🇦🇺
@brettthomas6020Ай бұрын
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
@laurahosler1771Ай бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
Awww you seem to be a chateau whisperer 😍❤️🥰😇 Thank you Laura for your warm words!
@suzyq555Ай бұрын
You look sooo good Denise in work clothes!!!
@Chateau_de_LondignyАй бұрын
🫣🙏🏼🥰
@user-yc4xw3ey8w3 күн бұрын
So exciting finding new treasures
@predatornz.5493Ай бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
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.5493Ай бұрын
@@Chateau_de_Londigny I can not wait .🙂
@MK-Farm-MichiganАй бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
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-ez2lvАй бұрын
The inscription shown at the end is in Latin.
@brettthomas6020Ай бұрын
What does it say ?
@chad328-ez2lvАй бұрын
@@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.
@brettthomas6020Ай бұрын
That make sense as the original part is from 1500’s
@Chateau_de_LondignyАй бұрын
Oh wow!
@suzyq555Ай бұрын
@@brettthomas6020you can use google translate, the camera option.
@denisehabasque3056Ай бұрын
Victory belongs to audacious ! Surely you will make it.. 😉
@brettthomas6020Ай бұрын
We can’t tell you hard it is, but how lucky we are !
@rosiewalker24556 күн бұрын
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!
@alisondoughty2194Ай бұрын
Amazing work😄🏰🎉
@rowenacountryman224223 күн бұрын
Stephanie’s Phillip love finding keys and finding the door they belong to. Get him to come and he will sort it out. 😉
@samaipata4756Ай бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
You wouldn’t repair just pieces.
@samaipata4756Ай бұрын
@@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“! 😉
@arnicepernice865617 күн бұрын
You have done really well with the windows, beading and panels. I am very curious to see what handles you will find.😊
@daynight4902Ай бұрын
BEST
@vickismallwood208227 күн бұрын
I just found your channel and can tell you am so very happy I did. This place is so beautiful.
@Chateau_de_Londigny27 күн бұрын
Hello Vicki, welcome to our journey. 😊🎥😍 Glad you found us and love it! 💕
@sharonalexaАй бұрын
The wallpaper is delicious! 🙌🏼
@Chateau_de_LondignyАй бұрын
Thank you Sharon 😍😍☺️
@anisekhan5702Ай бұрын
The cave already looks interesting, waiting to see how you finish it. Excited.
@peterwhite9261Ай бұрын
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!❤
@ValarieBreseeАй бұрын
l love the wallpaper Denise
@dianekennedy233412 күн бұрын
What a lovely surprise 😮
@kathyacemoi3241Ай бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
Parfait! Merci beaucoup très intéressant!! 🙏🏼💐
@jayneyaghmour7320Ай бұрын
❤
@blaire85Ай бұрын
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.
@Madhousesc26 күн бұрын
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.
@SuchaCaligrrl26 күн бұрын
The plack at the end said something like in memory to Johanne... couldn't see much.
@stephaniegaromon3244Ай бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
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.
@somethingsunny12 күн бұрын
i am trying to focus on cheateau but this lady takes all attention soo beautiful
@guyprot-zq1dzАй бұрын
C'est pas du Français, c'est du latin😊😊😊 avec une bonne photo , ça devrait pas être trop dure à traduire 😊
@brettthomas6020Ай бұрын
Sadly being Australian I studied neither, so my apologies to the French !! Latin is a lost language but I would love the translation
@kathyacemoi3241Ай бұрын
@@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-qbcАй бұрын
Bravo, quel travail! Vous avez beaucoup de talent ❤
@sue7190Ай бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
Thank you very much Sue for your warming and encouraging words! ❤️
@NextChapter4ward19 күн бұрын
you found a gold mine of stoves wow..impressive
@kathyacemoi3241Ай бұрын
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_LondignyАй бұрын
trop intéressant !!! Merci! ❤️
@ittybittykittymama758216 күн бұрын
And I thought I have bunch of keys to my house! Sheesh!
@SuperLgreer23 күн бұрын
Awesome place
@kristinamariaartsАй бұрын
Harry is so good at French 🥰
@Chateau_de_LondignyАй бұрын
He grew up in France! 🥰
@kristinamariaartsАй бұрын
@@Chateau_de_Londigny with that cockney accent you wouldn't think he'd be so fluent 😄he's very blessed, lovely young man.
@buffyk-95215 күн бұрын
I absolutely LOVE the music starting at the 2 minute mark. Sadly, you didn't credit it.
@brianbloom179923 күн бұрын
It’s so easy to pick those old locks, You don’t need no stinking keys
@ianjackson864319 күн бұрын
Thefootball table dates from the 1920’s at the earliest
@dyannejohnson618422 күн бұрын
What finds…the stoves are treasures like gold
@helenhelps961923 күн бұрын
I hope the pointing in the cave is lime stone and saying cement was just a twist of translation. 😮
@trebbneify26 күн бұрын
Beautiful!
@lisathomas162225 күн бұрын
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_Londigny25 күн бұрын
how interesting! 😯 Maybe they had plenty when you say that it was an old farm house.
@LoireValleyChateaux28 күн бұрын
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-is9wp22 күн бұрын
It's nice to see the things you found . Please turn down the music it is louder than your voice and very distracting
@sorcha259Ай бұрын
Denise I love the wall decoration artistic style 💚
@Chateau_de_LondignyАй бұрын
Thank you Sorcha! 💕💐😊
@ttenrabdn25 күн бұрын
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_Londigny24 күн бұрын
The stones are all visible :)
@christinaburney593524 күн бұрын
For the pointing it would have been easier to use a large piping bag. Like bakers use. l
@bobbinsew27 күн бұрын
Oh those old horse stalls! How many horses lived there, that were used for pulling carriages for the residents.
@Chateau_de_Londigny26 күн бұрын
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 ☺️
@toneseljelid8433Ай бұрын
You are so good with colors and design.so I had to watch the video one more time. 🙂
@Chateau_de_LondignyАй бұрын
Hope you enjoyed it again Tone 🥰🤭
@xxof83027 күн бұрын
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_Londigny27 күн бұрын
thank you 🥰🤓❤️
@xxof83027 күн бұрын
@@Chateau_de_Londigny Hey NO THANKS EVER NEEDED BUT YOUR ALWAYS WELCOME
@philmaurischat388020 күн бұрын
If it has a key .... obviously it has been opened before.
@carolflynn793321 күн бұрын
❤ wonderful ❤
@heru-deshet35926 күн бұрын
Nope. Jimmy Hoffa's not in there nor Al Capone's treasure, but a treasure none the less. 😆
@mikejoros426821 күн бұрын
The stone tablet carving in the front has a date of 1873.
@tracybrown6207Ай бұрын
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