The Château's secrets & history revealed for the first time!

From Revolution to Restoration.
Château de Purnon's 250 year history and secrets revealed for the first time.
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[@claudialandgraf4450]

Its so strange to see a newspaper from Thüringen in your Chateau my homeland. I wish us all peace and leaders who seek it.

[@laurabentley937]

It would be so incredibly wonderful if you two could get 😊😊married and have 4 or 5 children to contribute to the effort, to restore the dream, and take it from you when your time is done!

[@Patricia-x4g]

WOW!! 😅 Oddly incredibly thankful the Germans of that tragic era WW2 recognized the importance of history and didn’t destroy the Chateau to rubble. When will humans have the wisdom to stop behaving like red ants against black ants?? Seems like such a loss of souls, potential greatness, resources, time and importantly loving memories!

[@ladyartemis6287]

Your chateau is so beautiful and you are going about restoring her beauty in the proper way. It is such a privilege to watch your journey. Thank you for sharing

Thank you so much!

[@heliedecastanet1882]

Dear Tim, if I may, the duc d'Orléans was not the Louis XV's brother, but his cousin 🙂 Louis XV had no brother or sister 🙂 The Orléans family took its roots from Louis XIV's brother, Philippe (1640/1701). The Orléans were the richest family in France. Apart from that, as I wrote on an other video, congratulations and thanks for the passion you have in this huge work of restoration. You and your wife are just wonderful and amazing ! You bought probably one of the most exquisite and beautiful château in France.

[@heidi7649]

I love learning about the history and families of these old houses.

We're thrilled you enjoyed learning a little of the history of Chateau de Purnon.

[@talesfromtuscany]

The thing I love most about the stately homes and Chateaux of France, are their incredible stories! They are architecturally stunning and beautiful indeed but their stories and living history is always so intriguing! I have owned and restored two16th century homes in France, so I relate to your journey so much. I too left Australia to pursue that dream back in the 90s and shall never forget those incredible years! Best wishes for your continuing journey and bravo! 🥰🏰♥️

we completely agree - the stories of those who lived in these properties helps bring them back to life x

[@talesfromtuscany]

@ It absolutely does. It's so beautiful watching your work and your passion. Bravo!

[@fast800journeylifebeyond5]

The history of those amazing wallpapers was fascinating to hear about. Listening to you both narrate and host these videos is actually quite mesmerising, you are both gifted in many ways, highly intelligent and I’m so glad I’ve found your channel.

Thank you for your message. We're thrilled you enjoyed hearing about Chateau de Purnon's incredible collection of unique wallpapers.

[@tammaragill9347]

You have your very own historical treasure. How exciting to see everything you're discovering.

[@Booka60]

I love everything to do with this channel, the stunning Chateau, it's restoration, it's history, and all the sensitive and hard work going into it. That said, the banging piano does get on my nerves.

[@elsiestormont1366]

It's amazing to find critical pieces of history told in, of all things, the wallpaper.

We're thrilled you found this detail as fascinating as we did. Thanks for your message.

[@marcovegt2147]

It’s so lovely that there are people like you to save these a beautiful buildings. Love all the mystery involved in the paintings, and all the gorgeous clothing still intact. But mostly the care and love you have for the preservation of the history and the stories that belong to this chateau.

[@SuperBotanica]

i am glad that you are so interested in the history of the chateau and the french revolution. to find originals as well - that is an irreplaceable treasure

we love discovering the history of the château ... it plays an important role in its future x

[@vivalaleta]

The windmill and its attending, darling structure are incredible. Please have it working again.

It's a wonderful piece of French engineering from 1900. We do hope we can restore it to working order. It's one of the best examples of this type of wind turbine anyway in France today.

[@douglasmcdonald6467]

What a truly beautiful and most precious blog… The work you guys are doing is really breathtaking. We need more people like you in this precious world. With all of our love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Xxxxxxx

thank you so much x

[@fabienneveyret5051]

Been french am amazed by your love and vision and of course courage for this forgotten gem... Your study and research of it's history was fascinating to watch... Thank you so much for all you are sharing... I guess only two visionary crazy aussies could have taken this project of love on. " Bon courage mes amis" !

Thank you! 😃

[@susanmcgregor3787]

Wonderful to be able to trace the history, and to find the evidence of the fire screens and old copper kitchen ware, the old newspapers... and the wallpapers that tell the story too. Very precious. The Chateau is going to be beautiful. What a wonderful project.

[@janlesinski4719]

I admire your taking the challenge of restoration so much work required and very deep pockets.

[@onedandylion]

This was a fascinating encapsulation of the history of Château de Purnon. Knowing the story of the previous owners really does even further enhance my interest in the restoration of the château. What a journey you are on - well done indeed!

Our pleasure!

[@sirmonty4697]

Stunningly beautiful and amazing history. That blue and white wall paper was just gorgeous and almost looked 3D. Thank you for letting me come along on your journey.

You are so welcome

[@rebeccaparkin5220]

Love the history that you've uncovered!

Thanks for your message. We thrilled that you're enjoying our journey uncovering the history of this remarkable place.

[@BA-ef4pr]

To have the opportunity to live where your grandpa loved is its own treasure. I'm looking forward to your journey!

[@turawolfe2841]

Exceptional historical information. So interesting. Beautiful place. This place deserves the restoration you are giving it. Wonderful that you have the capacity to do so, it must cost more to restore than it cost to originally build it. I plan to enjoy your adventure. Thank you for sharing. All the best to you from Memphis, TN, USA

pleasure - thanks for joining us

[@hollyrose1505]

You will eventually have a mini museum in your chateau. How rich in history. Just wonderful! Keep collecting in good health. 🏡

Thank you - we've identified a wonderful space in one of our huge out-buildings to house the museum and we are keeping many wonderful artefacts to display inside.

[@Vegathlete]

Thank-you for this moving synopsis. Clearly Purnon and posterity is most fortunate to have all of your heart and efforts to save her.

Thank you for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode!

[@Redbuzzcut]

What a phenomenal preservation job you are doing at Chateau du Purloin! I've been following your IG posts for some time but these vids on KZbin are just spectacular. Thank you for sharing this journey with all of us!

thank you so much

[@kellydriver]

Hi Tim and Flik, I loved learning the history in this video! Incredible how it has passed down through so many people, and changed families at times due to marriage and death. I am fascinated how you manage restoring the chateau whilst having to involve French preservation societies (and funding I guess). I hope they allow you to keep moving and not stifling you with bureaucracy. Maybe that just happens in Australia 😂🤪. Such a grand project will require a lot of time, and I am proud that a hard working Aussie couple have taken on this incredible project xx Kelly from Melbourne xx

[@3ForestAnimals]

right, they are sharing actual history. incredible,

[@rebeccaparkin5220]

Love what you've done in the room! Do you find /restore any of the furniture in the house? What are your plans to use the house in the future? I saw you mention in another video about weddings and conferences, are you also thinking of use as a hotel etc?

[@marycamilleri6324]

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to the history of the Chateau and those wallpapers are just exquisite. Sending good wishes from NSW Australia.

[@michaelw.8614]

Wow...what a well produced and fascinating episode. The château has such a wonderful history and I look forward to seeing the restoration.

glad you enjoyed it

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Love the history lesson. What a privilege to restore this historical treasure. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

pleasure! thank you for joining us!

[@auhreally]

congratulations for this very well edited video. It must have taken a lot of time to do. thank you !

[@thebrothers3971]

Fantastic to hear the history.

[@franj.1461]

I love history and hearing the history of your chateau is so interesting.

thank you

[@susandewolfe4876]

An excellent vlog. I am very impressed by your attention to the long and interesting history of the Chateau. Cheers from Toronto

thank you

[@simonwalker8300]

G'day. Thank you for that , fascinating to hear a little of the history of the Chateau, as i'm sure there was a great deal more colour to it. Thank goodness you are saving such a fine piece of French history, and a beautiful chateau. Good luck with the restoration.

thank you so much

[@suzannestubbins]

Fantastic episode of the history of this chateau. I truly enjoyed it! Well done!

thank you so much

[@ElleAshterra]

I have fallen into the KZbin spell of watching restorations of French chateau’s channels 😍 Subscribed to your channel a while back and binge watched. Thank you for another post. Watching from Australia 🇦🇺

thank you for following along x

[@TinyBugg7042]

Absolutely fascinating history!! All the elements are there for historical romance/ tragedy and love and war- I was entranced with your narration and knowledge. Thank you so much for sharing the history and your home, Merci, Danke and ☺️ Rose, Austin, Texas ❤️

[@Msnmf01]

What fabulous stories about Purnon! Thank you for generously sharing them. Do keep them coming. Hugely curious.......

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

What an amazing history Purnon had! Looking forward to it’s future lead you two & the work of many. Be well and stay safe! Love from America, Doc🇺🇸

Thank you! You too!

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

What a magnificent document of Purnon’s history. Thank you for sharing this very well done video. The wallpapers are stunning and so well preserved, it’s hard to believe that they’re nearly 300 years old. I am excited to follow your journey of this spectacular chateau so rich in history. You can now take your place in the archives of Purnon during an age when so many are going to ruin.

[@steveturpin4242]

Love what you're doing to the roof..a complete renovation. Brilliant!

[@kenstalter4261]

Love to see this home.

[@ShipCreek]

You had me absolutely riveted. Im going to be restless waiting for more.😁👍

thank you so much x

[@SF-ru3lp]

Brilliantly recounted and very moving. G Ire

We're thrilled you enjoyed learning about the Chateau's incredible past. Thanks for your message!

[@TheWazil]

Thank you for bringing this grand dames history alive.

[@july7436]

En mi humilde opinión, que soy alguien lega en la materia, ustedes han realizado un excelente trabajo de recopilación sobre la historia del castillo y es muy valioso el respeto con que están realizando la restauración. Se agradece la difusión que hacen de este gran desafío que están llevando a cabo. Es destacable el buen gusto y la armonía en lo poco que llevan restaurado, lo cual es un buen augurio de lo vendrá a futuro. Al mirar renovaciones de los interiores de otros castillos, me decepcionan las decoraciones ultra modernistas, que carecen del buen gusto y la elegancia clásica que merecen estos edificios históricos, que son también tesoros arquitectónicos. ¡Los felicito!

[@jonimarchese7655]

I just discovered your channel right now, watched this episode how fascinating the history is, the undertaking to restore her to her former glory is just amazing. I have subscribed and now I will go back and watch past episodes until I am current. Thanks for sharing your story with us. Love from NY.

thanks for joining us!

[@flofudge8680]

Amazing! Keep up with the restoration of all this historical mansion.

[@lucioussmoothy]

Great video depicting a colorful and rich history. I look forward to seeing more

[@JimmyWatches2102]

This episode was so beautifully and respectfully done. You have a new subscriber in Istanbul.

Thank you so much and welcome!

[@lisakilmer2667]

Just found your channel - this history lesson is beautifully done. What a job you have taken on!

[@peterwhite9261]

Incredible history and you both enthralled me by telling it so well. I look forward to the renovations and perhaps more stories.

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lynn4746]

Hello - New sub here and completely enthralled. The chateau is so very fortunate to have you both as its next chapter and much needed restoration. What I think is a question is traditionally ,historically a chateau would be very much generational and I wonder how that would translate now . It will be an answer that can only be answered by time . You have found a true masterpiece and it seems to have been protected from graffitti and invasion by those that would do harm. So much of its story is still there . I am looking forward to watching and I like you, am in love with all of it.

Thanks for joining us!

[@lynn4746]

@ Pleasure is totally mine ...

[@brookem2610]

Amazing! Loved the beautiful film and capture of the history. You all are doing a superb job. Thank you for sharing.

[@debbievivian6315]

Thank you for this vlog. Was very interesting. Good luck with the restoration it is an enormous undertaking. Please keep vlogging about it as it is such a beautiful building and will be so good to watch its transformation.

[@kazlloyd5666]

Congratulations 🎉 on your new project. Love what you present so far. You both are natural at this. Super happy to be watching your journey. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. My dream home for sure. All the best and we be eagerly waiting your videos. Melbourne Australia. 😍🥰👏🏻👏🏻

[@jf7243]

I am beginning to understand from these small examples how important this project is to France and yourselves. It is most historic indeed. Hence the patronage of the state is not only important but vital. Well done you two Aussies!

Thanks for your message. Every chateau has its own story. For us here at Chateau de Purnon our priorities are preserving and restoring heritage and sharing our journey with a global audience.

[@JustinTBowen]

Incredible history, incredible chateau.

We agree (but then we're a little biased!). Thank you for your message and for following our journey.

[@louisecooper4803]

Thank you for taking time to document and share. Wonderful walk through chateau history.

[@elisabethnejedly9684]

Great presentation and so well explained. Thank you for sharing. God bless on your massif endeavour.

[@LA-jf1zn]

Fascinating! Enjoyed this very much. 🦋

pleasure

[@catherinemtc7795]

Beautiful chateau.

[@MsCookiemonster0]

All that history in one building. Fascinating. Well presented. Thank you.

pleasure

[@juliamcgrath3364]

Hello! Loving the history of your amazing chateau. I’m in Christchurch, New Zealand. I only dream of finding my own chateau to rescue and restore. I’m really enjoying your vlogs. Julia

Thanks Julia - I hope you find your dream chateau!

[@debbieosborn9464]

Amazing Chateau. Can you have the main entrance come through the beautiful gates again? Looking for to seeing your restoration.

Thanks Debbie. Potentially - we are in the process of assessing this at the moment.

[@clarefrenette9357]

That was so interesting! Thank you for sharing everything you have discovered about this beautiful building. It is truly a treasure of French Heritage. ♥

[@JustinTBowen]

What a wonderful video, thanks for taking the time to put it together. The history is amazing and so interesting. Of course it adds to the beauty of your chateau. Thank you for being such amazing stewards and ambassadors. You both are incredible people for stepping up to rescue this incredible labor of love known as Purnon.

Thank you so much for your very kind words

[@cathydun1909]

Thank you for the video and for sharing the amazing history of the chateau. Looking forward to the next one!

[@mimibergerac7792]

Great wallpaper, it nearly jumps out in 3D effect.

[@FloridaClay]

Thank you for sharing this fascinating story!

[@johnharcksen]

Beautiful video with a lot of history!!!!!!!

[@kenj.8897]

Wonderful, Greatings from Michigan, USA.

[@cindyburns7667]

Thank you for the interesting and informative history of the chateau, it was very enjoyable.

[@mtngrl5859]

Just subscribed yesterday. Really impressed with your attention to detail, it's really a mission you've undertaken.

[@lylalamb1588]

I thoroughly enjoyed this!

thank you so much

[@alaskanrockvodka9622]

Fascinating. Thanks so much. Purnon is a treasure and it's awesome to see it being brought back to life.

thank you so much

[@elizabethmckelvie5418]

Fascinating historical importance …looking forward to your chateau journey….I m assuming that you will be eligible for any grants to maintain and repair this building

[@lordrobert12]

I would be terrified to climb that tower!!

[@kymking1070]

Fantastic and informative vlog! Melbourne, Australia

thank you Kym

[@pamkullman8839]

wow! Good luck with all of the projects and restorations!

thank you

[@hiris1903]

Excellent information, thanks!!!

pleasure

[@rhondathomas7952]

Love love love the history lesson. Seamless. Good job you two!

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@delenedaniels2917]

This video is so interesting. What a history. Thank you for sharing.

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Basai7]

Fascinating. SO many "old world" clues. The shields...reveal a great amount of information. The wallpaper in the ground floor dressing room; very interesting historical information regarding commerce and the governmental machinations that impacted the economy of France. I am quite taken by your channel and how you are progressing with restoration and sharing that progress. There is a greater focus on the actual RESTORE-ation process, and discovering the reasons, and the relationship between different aspects of your discoveries. I look forward to following your dedicated progress, and learning. #wakinganoldwoman #battlesfought #winsandlosses #commerce #mercury #vivelafrance #enguarde #allforoneandoneforall #Dartagnion (sp?) 😅 That wind turbine is wild! What other "antiquitech" have you discovered?

[@3ForestAnimals]

they could have boarded a zepplin from up on that turbined. why not?

[@Basai7]

@@3ForestAnimals I think you're on to something...!

[@kindlydude]

Yes! If ever there was "steampunk" on a grand scale that wind turbine would be it! ...did it generate electricity or pump water? ...or both? It almost looks like something Nicholas Tesla could have invented!

[@louiselewis5061]

What a wonderful history lesson-so interesting!! Very well done!

Many thanks!

[@barbararowland2443]

Thoroughly enjoying the history and passion you both bring to the channel

thank you so much

[@louiselewis5061]

What a treasure you have there. I loved the history lesson. Looking forward to following this huge project. Best of luck to you!

[@dotwillcoxson5352]

Wonderful video. Thank you 🦘🦘🦘

our pleasure

[@kenstalter4261]

I got tiles from your roof , love the history of them!

[@nasimahussain4292]

Fantastic history amazing history amazing place hope to have updates

thanks for joining us

[@nativetexson]

Fascinating! I look forward to learning more about the earlier history.

[@lorrainel2314]

That was brilliant, thank you. Melbourne, Victoria 🇦🇺

[@3ForestAnimals]

maybe they had a zepplin . up all those metal steps so high up, overlooking the beautiful country.. that was the first thing i thought as she climbed all those steps.. some kind of big ballon like a zepplin . why not, right? ti just love your videos. incredible.

[@thegeorges2384]

Thank you so much for that fabulous lesson. Really loved how you showed the coat of arms, but what do all the symbols stand for?

[@WM37980]

Through these quirky everday items you recreate the human angle, how generations of people lived and died at the chateau. And those German newspapers..! Incredible.

[@kimberlysmith661]

Amazing history. Thank you for your work to save such a beautiful and historic place.

[@christinecox8073]

Great vlog love history thanks for sharing

[@glenpeters955]

Little by little this stunning estate is opening up her secrets and beauty, what a wonderful thing you two are doing. Alas, Tim supports the Cats and not the Dogs so the world will never be quite in balance. 😞

Here at Purnon, its all Cats when it comes to AFL... you'll be shocked to learn even Truffe supports the Cats! Thanks for following our journey!

[@sylviegirardon2206]

Très intéressant ! Et beau château ! Grâce à vous, il va renaître..... Bon courage, hâte de voir les progrès de restauration 😉😊

[@lorrainehinchliffe5371]

Extremely well presented, well done.