The Enchanting Abandoned Samurai Castle in France | Trip To A Bygone Era

[@johngardner2807]

The "pan" in the hallway is not for emptying ashtrays. It's a bed warmer. Hot coals were placed in ti,and it ould bre passed between the bed covers,so the person did not have to get into a cold bed.

[@alfredritcher]

I was going to saý that but after the story he worked out i didnt have the heart to say he was wrong

[@amandalyons1719]

Well I'm glad they didn't put it in my bed it has holes in the top 😂😂 burning bed or what!!!!!

[@alfredritcher]

You litterly just put a small amount of coals in it and just run a few sweeps in the sheets. If you left it very long it would scorch bedding it just takes off the cold so you are not on cold sheets

[@nathjack241]

It's a bassinoire in french

[@markbush7661]

Honestly, your acting like tour guides on the Travel channel , you sound like amateurs guys, but I'm honored that you two respect the places you go into, I mean, honestly, stop and think about it for a second if you would, you have priceless items in that castle, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars a piece.

[@t.s.507]

This manor house looks like a hunting lodge. There is much evidence of the family being an important military family in France. The book was printed in 1781, 8 years before the French Revolution. Thank you for this amazing tour!

[@veronicamensch3160]

Thank you. The date of the book was in Roman Numerals and the boys obviously do not know these. (hopefully spelt correctly this time)

[@alaskaberri]

That is a book to be saved!! What if there are no other copies??? 😳

[@ЛюдмилаКузнецова-ю7ь]

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[@josephmoran6249]

hey guy's i am up watching this i have cancer and this has been my first day up out of bed.

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts]

What a great victory! I hope each day finds you stronger than the one before. 🙏

[@Hairnicks]

Prayers for your fight Joseph, may you improve and win victory.

[@jennilafser1343]

Wonderful news! Hang in there. Baby steps first. You got this! Sending u prayers Joseph😇🙏🏻❤️

[@Stacey505]

Heavenly father is wonderful, AMEN and Amen

[@kathrynmcconkey1779]

GOD BLESS YOU. MANY HUGS FROM ME AND JESUS.🙏💕💒❤

[@beckeymcmillen6707]

Although you guys did this over two years ago. Know this,,there are still people seeing it for the first time. I absolutely enjoyed watching it. I love how you presented it. Good job.😘

[@TheDimocedric]

The book shown at 18:50 dates from 1781 - it says so in Latin numbers - The castle is really a great find. I hope, someone will restore it, so it is kept for the next generations.

[@julesj5853]

Roman numerals

[@TheDimocedric]

@@julesj5853 True

[@TenseiKyun]

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[@christianehuber1145]

Da habt Ihr Euch ein schönes Schloss ausgesucht. Wer immer dort lebte hatte eine Leidenschaft für Fernöstliche Kunst. Es ist erstaunlich wie viele Geheimnisse so ein altes Gebäude birgt. Ich liebe all die Antiquitäten und Kunstwerke dort. Wie viel Geld muss das alles wert sein. Unbezahlbar! Und alles verrottet 😢 so schade! Ich vermute, diese Teile, die Ihr für einen Teil einer Kirche gehalten habt waren Teile eines royalem Schlafzimmers. Der französische Adel hat früher ja an Dekadenz nichts ausgelassen und ich denke früher beherbergte dieses Schloss einen unbeschreiblichen Luxus, welchen man auch hier wirklich noch erahnen kann. Die Türen und die Türzargen sind vermutlich aus dunklem Tropenholz, das damals sehr teuer war. Da wurde das teuerste vom teuersten verbaut. Auch der Sekretär-Schreibtisch ist echtes Mahagoni. Zu der Bauzeit unbezahlbar. Normalerweise müsste man diese Antiquitäten restaurieren und in ein Museum stellen.

[@LauraRodriguez-ji9xr]

Hi Explomo from Spain. The words in the fireplace is in latin. In tenebris lumen rectis, it means like light in the darkness. Great video guys! Thx

[@vonderloo3184]

Templers cross on fireplace, Free Masons.

[@grandmacarla4258]

Laura, thanks for the latin translation! It really enriches the tour!

[@nancylandry9220]

Do you guys go in the cellar at all

[@eugeniazambrano2398]

Exórtum est (it has risen) in ténebris (in the darkness) lumen (the/a light) rectis (to the upright) =a light to the righteous has risen in the darkness exorior ortus sum iri - to rise, spring up, appear tenebrae, arum, f. darkness; ignorancey; Sheol; misfortune. danger; horror, shuddering. lumen, inis, n. light rectus, a, um, part. adj. just, right, righteous, upright; the just, just men, the good; steadfast, stable, steady

[@kathswolf7255]

This is my first time watching your channel and WOW this castle is so beautiful it brought me to tears. I mean, how sad that it just sits there alone like that after all the history and stories being told inside, what an interesting family this must have been!! My heart went crazy seeing all those beautiful books just left to rot, it's such a shame, I love books and if I were able to be there I probably would have spent the majority of my time with those. Thank you for such an amazing exploration, I love how you take your time and appreciate what is before you. I'm going to go watch your other videos now!!!

[@sbalogh53]

I thought it was funny how they were more interested in the feather duster than those magnificent books.

[@kathswolf7255]

@@sbalogh53 I know right! I was all but screaming at my laptop for them to take a book out so i could see it and they just skimmed right to the duster 😂😂😂😂

[@praddiemurrg]

I would too, but I don't know French. What a pity.

[@nudaveritas6322]

And Gentlemen... the Wall pattern is the FRENCH Lilly.....pointed directly to the Royal Burgund ancestry......................... The Legend Traditionally, it has been used to represent French royalty, and in that sense it is said to signify perfection, light, and life. Legend has it that an angel presented Clovis, the Merovingian king of the Franks, with a golden lily (or iris) as a symbol of his purification upon his conversion to Christianity. This follows directly to the Lamb of Christ. Go on Gentlemen, i appreciate the fine Things you show us!!!

[@grandmacarla4258]

Thank you for adding to the history!

[@MsThylacine]

@34:41 the Bavarian? carved wood dog looks like an umbrella stand, or maybe a cane/walking stick holder that would be near a front door. Really Cool!

[@marthabelles7374]

EXPLOMO - PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ THIS 70 YEAR OLDS ENTIRE COMMENT. I am constantly amazed at the videos of abandoned places still filled with a variety of priceless items & I am pleased that you respect them. This is the first of your videos where I see you wearing masks & I applaud you doing so because there are molds, mildews, dust from rat/mouse/bird droppings & more that could cause you serious health problems. Even before I saw the entire video, I suspected this was a hunting lodge. Monarchs &Nobility often had them & they weren’t modest dwellings. The reason for this conclusion is the prevalence of hunting trophies - all the mounted horns, the stuffed wild boar’s head, in this case all the displaced horns. BTW - the books survive because they are printed on rag paper not paper made from wood pulp, which will not last for centuries. The book you opened is volume 21 of the History of the Late Empire (refers to the history of the Roman Empire, Late Antiquity / Early Middle Ages) & was published in 1781 (M DCC LXXXI) The marble bust of the lady may not be of Marie Antoinette but of the daughter or wife of the owner or even the sculpture’s model. The bust you thought might be of Louis 16th isn't. Louis was not a handsome man & he had a rather large nose. I suspect it too may be of a onetime owner of the house/castle & he may have been in the military or hold a governmental office. Please check out: www.google.com/search?q=marble+busts+for+sale+antique www.google.com/search?q=marble+busts+of+marie+anntoinette www.google.com/search?q=marble+busts+of+louis+16 Choose IMAGES The piece of furniture in the hallway near the staircase with the lift up top was used to store linens or blankets depending upon where it was placed within a residence. They had a renewed popularity in the late 1800's. Originally, they developed out of the simple chests used for storage hundreds of years ago. They further evolved into a chest with a single drawer at he bottom, then into 2 drawers at the bottom & gradually into what we now refer to as a chest of drawers. Please check out: www.harpgallery.com/shop/item24095.html The long handled “tool” you thought was used for ashes is a bed warmer. It was used to carry hot coals & it would be run over the top of bed sheet to warm them prior to someone getting into bed. If it were smaller it would have been a chestnut roaster. Why they were hung up on the first floor is a bit of a puzzle unless the bedroom fireplaces (if they exist) would not have had coals to use & the coals for the bed warmers were only available on the main floor. Please check out: www.google.com/search?q=antique+bed+warmer Choose IMAGES The carved wooden dog holding the rod with spheres is an umbrella holder - based on the shallow bowl shaped carving on the bottom section just in front of the dog. Please check out: www.google.com/search?q=carved+wooden+umbrella+holders Choose IMAGES - There's one with a dog standing on its back legs & several with bears. The hat with the little compartments is a bucket hat. Although it seems only logical that there would be a practical use for these, the only information I found was when the design was modified what is known as a Boonie hat was that soldiers would stick branches of leaves or similar things into them to serve as additional camouflage The problem you had with trying to get doors to rooms open as well as the doors, drawers, etc. of furniture wasn’t because the keys & locks were rusty, it was because the wood was swollen and/or the foundation had shifted. When humidity builds up this happens to furniture. When the weather is dry, the glue that holds things together loses it’s adhesive ability & that was why the one arm of the carved wooden dog had detached from its body. The iron rod between the 2 andirons either served as a place one could put their booted feet to warm them when the fire had died down to embers. . It’s also possible it served as a place to attach specific cooking implements - not kettles or cooking pots, something . Please check out: www.firebacks.net/blog/how-do-i-cook-in-my-fireplace-with-antique-fireplace-accessories The little room is the Butler’s Pantry, where the final touches to the dishes were performed before the food was served. The item with the side handle was for coffee. The scales were used to weigh a wide range of dry ingredients. Baking -especially when for a large number of people - requires this. Yes, there are excellent cooks don’t need to do this - my maternal grandmother was such a cook; however, when in situations were serving large groups of individuals (commercial cooking) it is essential the ingredients amounts be accurate & therefore they are weighed. The main purpose of the room with the stove was to prepare the food for the upcoming meal. Such a large table was needed because so many dishes had to be made & a great deal of space was required in order to do this. There would have been numerous people dicing, chopping, slicing, stirring, mashing, etc. There would be breads & desserts to bake, meat to be roasted, fish to be poached, vegetables, soups to cream, etc. The table would be used after the meals was finished to clean, polish, etc. the pots, pans, dishes, utensils, etc. The table may also have been where the servants ate their meals; but, that wouldn’t have been until their services weren’t needed for a little while. It’s important to remember that the servants worked from before the sun rose until after it had set. I’m not sure where the dirty dishes were washed. It’s easy to forget just how dwelling is. I can’t tell from the video just how large or small the various rooms are. I high suspect that over the centuries the original floor plan has been radically changed. It obviously had to be because the radiator heat that was installed at some point could not have warmed enormous rooms. It was the norm royalty, the nobility, wealthy merchants & some others to have a chapel in their homes - that would include hunting lodges where an extended amount of time was spent. Since France has been predominantly Catholic throughout its history this is not surprising. Fabric wall covering & tapestries have long been used as a means of cutting down on drafts & to make rooms warmer than they would otherwise be. I was surprised I didn’t see any floor coverings - oriental rugs or large rugs from other countries. As for why the samurai soldier was there - I believe at least one person was a world traveler & collected items from the various places they visited. I also think that person also went on hunting trips to foreign lands - some of the mounted horns may have come from Africa; but, I didn’t see them well enough to bet my life on it. I’m not convinced the rooms you think were for the servants were. Servants’ accommodations were usually on the uppermost floors of a house & they usually didn’t have more than the basic necessities, which usually didn’t include running water (because of the expensive). The wooden clogs you found although a bit unusual would not be unknown because of those who worked/lived on the canals in France would have worn them. Traditional clogs are used as protective footwear in agriculture & other settings where it is important to be able to easily remove one’s footwear. Remember Adrian Paul in the TV series Highlander. He lived on a canal boat for part of the series. My father told me during WWII when the Dutch & French Resistance helped downed Allied airmen escape back to England, they very often were taken on the canals where they needed to wear wooden clogs/shoes. They needed to wear socks otherwise they would quickly develop blisters The wooden bust was for keeping either wigs or hats on so they would keep their shapes. What strikes me is what a wonderful private hotel this could be made into - although, I doubt it could be made handicapped accessible Yes, it would take a great deal of money to restore it & to preserve the ambiance, portraits, etc.; but, it would be so unique. It’s location would also make for a great get-away place to go. If necessary, it could be fitted with Internet capability without destroying the integrity of the structure. In fact today’s technology & innovations make that much more possible than it was a couple of decades ago. It seems a shame that France does not encourage the preservation of such places - especially since this particular site was not destroyed of damaged during WWII like so many others were. This is an integral & important part of French history. What I always find interesting is that people attempt to renovate such places without first fixing the roofs. If the roofs are not fixed & fixed correctly, it is pointless to try to fix anything else because without a reliable roof no building can be Unfortunately, replacing/repairing roofs is a huge expense. (Watch Lord Spencer’s (Lady Diana’s brother) video of the estate he inherited from their father. In it he tells the audience that his father bequeathed him the onerous & extremely expensive task of replacing the roof. The next crucial section of any building is the foundation. You say you are students. How on earth are you able to keep up with your studies & spend the amount of time you do researching & exploring this abandoned places? I can only presume your plea for financial help has proved successful since it obviously takes quite a bit of money to not only have purchased the nice video equipment you have (not to mention the other items such as that nice ladder) but to travel in search of these places. It seems to me doing so would be a full-time job & I wouldn’t think any less of us if it were. These treasures need to be recorded for posterity & perhaps your videos will spur others to try to save them.

[@Itsaboutthewaterlife]

Wow. You have to have had taught European History.

[@sbalogh53]

Thank you for your excellent explanations for various aspects of this tour. They are very informative.

[@Fabsakae]

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[@valeriesolomon5276]

Your comments were so interesting and really helped me understand the period we were seeing and the people who might have lived here, used this building and objects! Until you explained that this was probably a hunting lodge I couldn't quite make sense of the endless heavy, dark pieces of furniture, the warren of rooms, the masculine feel of everything - no feeling of spaciousness or life as a family home! - but as a hunting lodge it is perfect. So interesting to see this aspect of aristocratic life. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge! Please come along every time!:) PS when do you think this lodge was built? Do you think the owner died and the heirs were uninterested/unable to care for the property, to salvage the books and portraits? I picture a very old soldier tucked away in these rooms, surrounded by the smell of cigars, musty old leather and souvenirs of distant adventure, lost in his memories of another time. How I would love to know.

[@tsuileung5197]

Thanks very much for your detailed explanation.

[@johnallen2771]

Wow. What a fascinating find. As an example, I estimate just those four dining room chairs would sell for $10,000 at least, probably a lot more. This is a million dollar house with the furniture. Maybe 10 million. It would be a bear to heat. You'd have a fire in every room. The "fleur de lis" is prominent throughout. Can you imagine what this was like in the 1400s? Just an amazing find and one of the best I've ever seen on your shows. I love it when you give us some history of the houses and the people who lived there.

[@gloriahanes6490]

My ancestors were the Charpentier and were of noble birth descended from ancient Kings of France. As I understand it, the Charpentier family had a cottage in Normandy and also had a residence in Paris, France. If you ever find the Charpentier castle, I would like to see what it looks like. My grandmother said her ancestors left France during the French Revolution in 1789 and travelled to Canada where other Charpentiers were residing as early as 1716 - Joseph Charpentier married Louise Sevigny in Quebec in 1716.

[@deeceepnw]

What a wonderful trip back in tim! I hope nature doesn’t get too greedy before this gracious castle is restored to its deserved state. Thanks for the fabulous tour!

[@tanveerbodla7832]

Thanks for this historic information plz.

[@johngardner2807]

The "hunter's hat@ 35:46,is a British Officer's campaign hat,and was usually adorned with bright feathers,at the top,which signified his rank. .

[@willyegger4488]

Hi dear friends from fabulous team Explomo! - What an epic explore in that really enchanted looking abandoned french Samurai castle! How awesome is that! - I already liked this very exciting start with the night hike on the pitch black dark countryside way in direction to the castle. My God you really are so fearless and courageous - "chapeau"! - Respect! - Already the first room in the castle is amazing with this beautiful antique furniture and paintings on the wall. - The book, Remon was looking at, was probably a book about the history of the late Roman Empire (in french: "Bas-Empire"), published in 1781, what I could figure out from the first page, with the reign of Constantin the Great, who by the way introduced Christianity in Europe and made it to a state religion. - The clock with the columns is probably very valuable as well of course the Samurai, the tapestries and the elaborately carved furniture. - These rooms are really like treasure chests and looking completely frozen in time, - an absolutely fascinating time capsule. The whole location should be restored and kept as a museum with all this original interior items. - Wonderful explore video, - one of your very best, dear friends! - Wishing you a restful weekend, take care and stay safe! Lots of blessings, peace and kindest regards.

[@gginnc4213]

The many cabinets you open most of the left doors at the top have a slide that will permit you to open.. I have enjoyed many hours watching you and appreciate your care for not damaging anything. Deb

[@simonba9944]

Still watching and wonderful so far, but if anyone's interested the book is from 1681.

[@bettycogswell9851]

Yes. I saw the Roman Numerals LXXXL...They missed that..

[@simonba9944]

@@bettycogswell9851 Actually it was M. DCC L XXXI in fact that's 1781, I've got it right this time. 😂😂

[@bettycogswell9851]

@@simonba9944 Thanks..

[@eternallove184]

Thanks for sharing! I was having a hard time figuring out the capitol L at the end. M DCC LXXX is 1780....the L at the end threw me off.

[@simonba9944]

@@eternallove184 The capital L is 50… the capital I at the end is a 1.

[@jethrojackson2524]

Oh for goodness sake! Big boys are not afraid of spiders!

[@mazzesa1061]

Finally...I've got addicted to this channel😍😍 Support from malaysia😘😘

[@Morrell.]

Book at 18:38 Histoire du Bas-Empire, En Commenant a Constantin Le Grand. Tomes 1 - 22 Date Published: 1757-81 Place Published: Paris

[@TheDancingunicorn]

That pan wasn’t for taking cigarette ash, it was for putting coals in it and heating up the beds at night Love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@ellieventrulli264]

Hello frm America! What an historical magical place!

[@janiceboggs8093]

What a wonderful tour of this priceless castle. Thank you very much for sharing. Love you guys. Keep up the awesome work

[@pattiefitzpatrick2075]

These guys do the absolute best job of exploring a wonderful abandoned home. They don't just swipe the camera through the room, they focus on most individual pieces and are duly in awe of the beauty of the items they're seeing, and speculating about the history of the home and the purpose of the items in it. I also appreciated the lack of foul language and junk talk like yo man, my boy, awesome, dude, etc. I really like these guys' style. Much more professional and respectful than so many other explorers.

[@susanferraro897]

The picture frames alone are phenomenal ! The date of the books are written in Roman numerals.All the leaded glass windows & cabinets are perfect 👌. Samurai swords ⚔️ could be priceless.Someone else noted the bed warmer not to empty ashtrays. You have really out done your selves with this French castle !

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

But it’s not a castle, it’s a country estate. Castles are fortified with armaments, slits for arrows and cannons. They’re on hills and elevated regions so that there’s a 360 degree lookout from all points. They’re outfitted for possible siege tactics. These houses are manors, chateaux, country estates, but not castles.

[@peggieleeroberts9763]

One of your best to date! The emblem you’re seeing all over is the French FluerDe Lis The emblems over fireplaces is the Vb family crest & also The Knights Templar cross!! Wonderful to actually see!

[@fotonmom]

Good morning from Ohio!🤠. Thrilled to see this sweet and forgotten masterpiece. Happy to see it courtesy of you boys. 😸😸... be careful- out there. You probably get tired of hearing that-but know our words come from the ❤️

[@kiras4lives]

Yes Ohio love them they are one of the most best respected explorers around Pawsome job ❤

[@OneBlueFroggy]

The saying "You can't take it with you" really hits home on this one ! So much to see, so little time. Makes me feel sick 🤢 and saddened to see it sitting there, literally rotting. What beauty and pleasure it must have brought over the centuries in its' prime. Thanks so much guys ! Best regards from Canada. 🇨🇦

[@TheDimocedric]

The recurring pattern is the French "fleur de lys", de Franse lelie

[@joycem7407]

That's what I came here to say, fleur de lis. The symbol of France.

[@jesscorbin5981]

The ones carved on the fireplace are a more complete version of it?

[@theCosmicQueen]

i am pretty sure that only a royal descendant of high status could use a fleur de lys on their coat of arms. So the original family might be a prince , compte or duc. (count, duke)

[@jesscorbin5981]

@@theCosmicQueen You mean to say that the ten relieves next to the shields also make up the coat of arms?

[@dannichols1628]

The round pan with the long handle is a bed warmer not an ash collector.

[@karendurbin9460]

I stopped the video, to say exactly that. Thought it was funny what they said it was. To collect the cigarette, pipe ashes, LOL!!

[@dannichols1628]

@@karendurbin9460 Perhaps they were jesting! I will ask my grand children what it is and we will see if any have this knowledge.

[@deborahmk4790]

That's what I was about to write. This would have been placed under quilts at the foot of the bed with a few hots embers for warmth.

[@theCosmicQueen]

@@karendurbin9460 actually those ash collectors butlers used, did look like it. and why would the coal warmers have holes in the top, to burn sheets easier? lol. maybe they did have them.... the long handle ones are probably for the beds, NOT under any covers though. maybe not the short one.?

[@theCosmicQueen]

@@deborahmk4790 so the holes in the top will burn the quilts for sure. hmmmm

[@alaskaberri]

Have you ever went to a city chamber of commerce or city museum, and tell them of an abandoned property that has many antiques or National Treasures? Maybe some cities would be happy to know so they can save. Thank you for your videos! We love how you respect items. And your commentaries are pleasant and not annoying. Love from Alaska!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@DanielGodfrey8]

They can't do that cause its fake.

[@sbalogh53]

@@DanielGodfrey8 ... What was fake? Many of those items were certainly not fake.

[@theCosmicQueen]

are you kidding? the cities already know where all of them are. No, it's france, where these are almost a dime a dozen. But also, france has a peculiar attitude- they still suppress the knowledge of their aristocrats and royals that they murdered in the revolution and in the Reign of Terror. The children don't get to know, or ever hear their names; and the street names cannot have the names of the nobles and royals, etc.

[@alaskaberri]

The city does not know what is in an abandoned property all the time

[@crizzy8373]

Have you ever GONE….NOT “Have you ever WENT”…. I went, she went, they went , I have gone, you have gone, they have gone, etc….

[@URBEXWOMAN]

Impresionante!!!! Un abrazo , gracias por compartir tan bello lugar!

[@elizabethorellana3260]

What a samurai castle is from the medieval era with many old things but what surprised me the most was the very very modern bathroom in the middle of so much antiquity thank you guys for such excellent work, keep going

[@maryf.1956]

I am so sad to see such a neglected and forgotten home, frozen in time. I hope that someone or a foundation can rescue it. Such history should be preserved. You are right, so much of it can go to a museum. Curious to know what happened to the family.?

[@j9email73]

The Fleur-de-lis is the Catholic symbol of the Trinity, thus the 3 leaves. Emperor Constantine who ruled between 306 to 337 A.D. adopted the 3 in one concept during his reign. It was at the Counsel of Nicaea where this 'Father, Son and Holy Spirit are one in the same' was conceived. He created a "Christian" religion out of many religions with the promise there would be no persecution to those who joined his 'Christianity'. He came up with many concepts used today. The trinity, the 2 beamed 'Cross' and the halo are just to name a few that were created during his reign. The true Christians who had been started by Christ and his Apostles had to go underground because they only believed in one God, the Father and his son, Jesus. The Holy Spirit was the active force that God used to create and inspire others to do his will. Jesus and his fathet were united in purpose and with one thought. They were separate from Constantine's followers also because they were peaceable and would not get involved in war or politics. Many were the rewards to Join Constantine and his religion. The reference I used was written in the 1700's by Edward Gibbons, Historian. His book "The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire" is one source. There are many other sources that talk on the Trinity topic which is found all around that old castle in the form of Fleur-de-lis and the crucifix Jesus was displayed on. According to the original texts of the New Testiment, Jesus was affixed to a single beam or pole (Steros). Constantine had a vision where he saw a vision. His vision was of of Jesus being hung with his arms spread out wide. The common practice was to erect only one pole. To hang with your arms above your head depleted the ability to fill the lungs with air. The need to hold yourself up to catch air so you could breathe would get harder and harder. In the account of Jesus, in order to speed up the death of the three who were crucified on that day, the soldiers were ordered to break their legs. We know normally people don't die from broken legs...unless they were using them to help themselves breathe. No need to break Jesus's legs. He was already dead when the Soldiers approached him. To check for good measure they pierced his side with a spear. That account is found in the Bible accounts in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

[@michaeltreadwell777]

WOW, what was with that Ultra Modern Shower ????????????????? Another great find Remon and Maureno - thanks for sharing it :-)

[@arisoda]

ashame they didn't test whether the shower worked or not, or even electricity for that matter

[@gillwyatt8103]

Yet another stately home/Castle which should have been saved 'for the nation' but has just been left to rot. Does France not have an organisation which takes care of such places such as the National Trust in the UK? Thanks again for an informative and interesting tour. Yes, the pan hanging on the wall was definitely for warming beds. Gill 🇬🇧

[@jrd3523]

This castle is for sale with its content. Sadly, the heirs are obviously not interested in preserving their inheritance.

[@johningham9142]

@@jrd3523 Do you know which agency is selling it?

[@jrd3523]

@@johningham9142 For the loot to start? Not going to tell.

[@johningham9142]

@@jrd3523 lol...was thinking of purchasing...the agencies don't give the exact location, just the particulars...but never mind

[@jrd3523]

@@johningham9142 They always do, in France. But as you wrote...Never mind.

[@stare6711]

One and a quarter hours and 25 ad breaks, was it worth it?. . . . . . . .Hell yeah, what an incredible place full of true old antiques, not modern reproduction stuff that’s normally in big mansions. Thanks soooo much for showing us all around, I loved every minute of it:)

[@kevinkay200]

get ad blocker; well worth it!

[@marandakind3880]

Thank you for that amazing explore. The woven palm leaves behind the cross were from church services on Palm Sunday, a lot of people save them and weave them into items and place them near a cross. Love the fabric covered walls. Yes that spider was huge...eek!

[@jujulionesselsa1416]

That's lovely and a great first start... Sending lots of love... You've got this xxxxxxxxxx

[@jodivandeloop5032]

Beautiful find! Imagine taking a peek back in time....all the fireplaces with crackling fires, the soft glow of chandeliers and lamps, people talking and laughing....just unimaginable that this is rotting away. Somebody PLEASE restore this. You're right, the samurai belongs in a museum. So much beautiful furniture, architectural details. Bless you both for taking us along!

[@kellywilliams5112]

What a great explore....The things you thought were teapots, are sauciers, for servants to pour melted butter and gravy like sauces at the table.. Do you think the person who was working there to restore it may have put in the newer shower and was living there at one time, that might explain why its there it does seem slightly cleaner in that area.. The dried plant behind the priest's photo was probably from Palm Sunday.

[@brokendolly6967]

I have acquired one of these from an antique shop, I did not know for sure what it was used for, thank you.

[@candidegunn3624]

The room that you thought was a dining room for the servants was actually the kitchen, the water boiler hanging over the sink, the fire place that was for cooking...it was a very old kitchen, they look nothing like kitchens of today. That is what kitchens looked like in the late 1800s, early 1900s.

[@jainablim6693]

Hello! EXPLOMO Maureno and Remon keep safe and god bless! Watching from PHILIPPINES🙏🙏🙏

[@kathe9342]

From the look of the modern shower, furniture thrown around, and missing items, it's great that the "restorers" left and never came back! Sad though that everything is dying a slow death. Best video yet and superb job.

[@josephmoran6249]

the furniture is extraordinary fine collection. and the details beautiful art details.and the collections of bust in the castle are a splender and you won't see such bust like this anymore

[@Nina-r3d8b]

Hello explorers! Ready to watch another awesome video from Remon and Maureno.👍❤️

[@deespyker2271]

The hat in the Foyer is a fishing hat. They used to put their hooks in the hat.

[@violeta8957]

Thank you guys! This is an example that " nothing lasts forever " , stop being greedy, build your treasures in the heavens, not on earth! Be good, by kind, share if you can!

[@sbalogh53]

There is no heaven either. The only treasures worth having are your friends and loved ones. People are the true treasures in a person's life. Things are just things, nothing more.

[@lindalewis5066]

Important history should last for as long as possible so that the future can learn from the past. That's why Archeologists hunt deep for "treasures".

[@johnfrancis3795]

Dexxter yes

[@amelie4205]

So true

[@micheldekam3491]

Better have treasures here on earth AND friends AND a place in your heaven...

[@Tigrisszem27]

This is samurai uniform,I think so Priceless!!!👌👍💸🥋

[@roxydirana401]

Those ancient chairs,painting frames even costs a thousand of euros,,I can say it bcoz I have once worked with a very rich Italian widowed woman ,,,she has al these in her house ancient chairs,frames,cabinets,carpeted walls , carpeted floors silver spoons etc etc etc ,, her hubby was a business man,& her villas underground was full of reserved animals hanging on the walls & where they used to play cards with their friends every Saturday

[@gaylewilliamson9183]

What a find. The name on the medal of honor document would be a record of who lived there.Wealthy people usually had a summer place as well as a regular place.they would leave a grounds keeper and a few servants to take care of it while they were traveling abroad etc.the tapestries on the was were usually brought by ship from China they also helped keep the room warm as well.A huge fortune in doors, chairs all the lovely wood.,stairs ,portrait s unbelievable. Priceless.👍👍👍💗💗💗🇺🇸😗

[@dawnklug6986]

Tapestries were woven right there in France at Gobelin and Aubuson workshops.

[@theCosmicQueen]

why would medieval french get tapestries from china! ridiculous.

[@grandmacarla4258]

What a gorgeous find ~ Samurai Castle! Loved all the cloth wall coverings, the antiques, the arched doors, the leaded glass windows, the dishes, the statues and most especially the Samurai warrior! What a find. By the way, noticed you went over 90K!!!!!! Way to go guys. Thank you for a most enjoyable tour.

[@pamelaanderson9560]

I found your channel a few days ago and I am OBSESSED. I love the non overbearing and extremely RESPECTFUL approach. Truly amazing. I have never been so speechless watching youtube videos. Lol My jealousy consumes me. Keep on discovering and be safe! 🤙🏻

[@168betterlife]

Watching... Such a big effort... Bringing a ladder

[@marjorieguest9497]

Wow this one is going to be hard to beat! Thanks so much you guys for taking us with you,such a beautiful place,the woodwork and fireplaces just take your breath away! Truly stunning ❤️

[@williejoyce6150]

Love seeing the different amazing homes that you fine not being vandalized after all the years they have been abandanna. The respect you have withe homes .

[@patmurphy389]

I agree w/you, this house was definitely unique to say the least. So many antiques & so unique I don't think I ever saw a house like this before. I love the wood, the tapestries, the hunting trophies, just everything. Thank you so much! (Q: How long have you & Remon been friends for?) p.s. Those ferns/plants behind the pictures are from palm sunday, it's traditional to save those. Also, it looked like an olive branch too was there. I know, because I have been given many palm fronds from church & also I visited Savannah, Georgia in the states where this guy made crosses from palm fronds. I have these behind my front door to my house.

[@michellehabets4568]

Wow so cool. I love castles. You are so lucky to have the chance to explore all those beautiful places. Thanks for sharing. 🤗🤗

[@curtiswilson3569]

This one really saddened me. As a history buff, antique collector and lover of all things old, watching such beauty disintegrate due to lack of care made my stomach hurt. I went about researching some of the abandoned castles in France, and it’s amazing how many there are. Many of which can be bought for less than $300,000 US, with all the furniture and belongings inside. I guess the maintenance of the place is just too expensive. I almost feel like you’d make the money back selling the belongings and contents inside. It’s almost like France has too many antiques and can’t get rid of them.

[@sbalogh53]

I remember when I was in Budapest a few years ago seeing quite a few antique shops and bookshops selling vintage books. There was so much stuff for sale it made my mind boggle. I had never seen so much beauty in such small spaces before. One of the books I saw was a collection of 16 pages of hand drawn maps of the world dated around 1500. I almost bought it for the asking price of around $1000 but I was worried about it's authenticity so decided not to buy it. Some of the shops had many dozens of large portraits painted in oil, all very beautiful. Rembrandt came to mind although they were all by "unknown" artists. Many were not that expensive at just a few hundred dollars each. I think Europe must be flooded with antiquities and people are blasé about them, just not caring any more. Modern is king!

[@RichieRocks1]

Soo sad to see soo much antiquated history go to the dogs and dust!! I feel like I want to save them all on my own... smh🥺😞🙆🏽‍♂️

[@jwollman9475]

What an absolute beauty this castle is. I get such a joy seeing all the beautiful woodwork, fireplaces, etc. I have to laugh at your little stories of what items are. The item on the wall is a bed warmer.

[@eternallove184]

Absolutely breath - taking!! And you guys did a fantastic job recording...thank you! I love how you take the time to pan slowly and pay attention to details of art, furniture, decorations and the entire rooms. Beautiful. The book maybe from about 1780. The Roman numerals M DCC LXXX is 1780. But the capitol L at the end messes up the number. Therefore, I can't be sure.

[@eternallove184]

...When I go back and look I see more clearly that is an " i " at the end. My mistake.

[@theseamstress6315]

A very exquisite castle tour. Many antiques do need to be in a museum. Thanks for taking us along.

[@jyi5506]

Amazing. Museum pieces everywhere. It’s too bad no one is enjoying them. Maybe any heirs have different likes. But to leave things uncared for, to decay? Like you, I ask Why? Maybe the main kitchen was in a basement, where they are in some castles. All that masterful woodwork throughout. The many wonderful old books. And all the glass windows! Ppl were taxed for the number of glass windows I think. The fabric coverings on the walls may be silk. That would draw the moths. It took a lot of modernization to put in all the bathrooms. But I didn’t notice bathtubs? Someone likes getting cleaned up after spending time there! Lol. It doesn’t look like anyone sleeps in the few beds still there, though. And some repairs are made. It also didn’t appear that the roof leaks. That would be great. There aren’t feminine touches left behind I noticed, except maybe some of the expensive figurines collected. What did you think? It would take ages to go through the castle and properly log and restore the many precious antiques. Generations of history and wealth left behind. Wonder find, fellas! You guys are more amazing than your explores. And very courageous! Again, I thank you Maureno and Remon. Stay safe. Be well.

[@crizzy8373]

What a mesmerizing place!! If only it could be preserved…

[@cindyhazelton9683]

Thank you for showing this place. I really enjoyed it!!!

[@carenbons8103]

maureno & Remon, what an amazing explore, I really appreciate how you strive to show every room, and as always you put everything back where you picked them up from. Keep up the great work & safe travels.

[@cynthiachan504]

This place must be preserve and converted into a museum. It's historical place.

[@theresabaer2681]

Two of the very best explorers.

[@pamcomorski1734]

You took my breath away on this one guys. Museum quality finds . The walls are so thick amazing, shame on all the tapestries deteriorating away.Love all the leaded windows and the woodwork . Seems like they closed off attic stairwell maybe to be easier to heat the second and first floors. I pray the owners can fund the rest of their renovations would be a shame to let it go.

[@ruthbeck2050]

John is right they are bed warmers not for ashes. This was awonderful place and the furniture. The portraits, Samurai and books should be in a museum. Thank you for showing this place in the middle of the night. Be safe and careful. Love watching you young men.

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts]

🤣 I had to step away for coffee and toast. And to get rid of KZbin ads. This is going to an *EPIC* explore! Feature length, and I couldn't be happier!

[@kimgerfen6199]

I don’t mean to correct you but concerning 33:52 what you were looking at is a bed warmer. You would place hot embers into the pan and place it under the covers to warm or dry before bed. What a beautiful find, love the castle!! Thank You for sharing it with us!! ❤️

[@markwalford-groom]

EXPLOMO LE MOVIE ..........have to pause get coffee and snacks

[@sbalogh53]

It took me almost 4 hours to watch this video with all the freeze framing and closer inspections I had to make.

[@sherryb.9071]

Very glad you were persistent on finding this place! Really enjoyed seeing all the history from so long ago.

[@elmin82]

11:14 that samurai statue is creepy, looks it watching them

[@annsmith4739]

Yes I agree with you ,I first saw them in a big house that belongs to the national trust ,in glostershire uk ,the man collected them went into a shop to buy nails an he noticed one ,he asked about it an the man said I have a collection of them ,my wife told me to get rid of them ,so he brought them ,an they still remain in the house .The house is called snows hill manor ,Ann

[@lisastegall8738]

Thank you for taking me on your journey to this place in the past. It sickens me to see such decay. I do wish the historical and precious antiques are saved from their ruin. Thank you again

[@catherinehutchinson6099]

Hi guys, what an exceptional find. I’m almost sure the small arch in the wall with the tap was for emptying the chamber pots, if you look you can see a chamber pot in the cabinet next to the bed. Also what you thought was for collecting ash from ashtrays is actually bed warmers. Chambermaids would put hot ashes in them and warm the bed sheets up before the family retired to bed. I would literally give my right arm to look around this fantastic place. I thought the chair you found behind the door looked Egyptian. Thanks for the upload 👍❤️🙏

[@Asi_de_bello]

Ps: I absolutely adore the music background to each property you explore!!! I find myself rewinding over and over to absorb all the information and antiques and architecture!!! Simply fascinating!😘😍🤩 thank you for letting me tag along this way! For a non-traveler this is peace to my soul!!

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts]

WOW! Just when I think I've seen the most magnificent place yet, you come up with another to top the last one. How incredibly beautiful but heartbreakingly sad that the antiques inside are being destroyed by time and neglect. They'll be practically worthless soon. 😢 Ew, that ugly modern shower! Talk about from the sublime to the ridiculous: it was so out of place it was jarring! I'm thrilled you were able to finally find the property; it was surely worth it. I'd be quite content to move in after a visit from an extermination team and a cleaning crew! Thanks as always Maureno and Remon. You're the best!

[@rarelyobscure]

This is a collectors house. An antique furniture collector house. This is their storage bld. Lol. You actually have a bery unique opportunity to see some of the first furniture ever made.

[@lozashley9616]

Wow🤯 this is stunning I would buy this now if I could, and not sure if I'm right? But some of the details on the fireplaces look like they could be from the "knights Templar" worth a look into as they took over quite a few chateaux in the past. Much love💜

[@Stacey505]

I agree, those symbols are knights Templars

[@christineharvey7105]

Another great video guys I just love the castles safe travels for you

[@dorothyjones1129]

Wow I just noticed 3.9 k views in just 4 hours Boyz , Bravo !!! well done x

[@Explomo]

Thank you so much Dorothy! 🤗

[@1lowone]

Hello again Maureno and Remon, another beautiful and fascinating explore that you have gifted us with... That look you captured on Remon's face when he found the modern shower was just as priceless as much of the furniture!! Thanks again for all you do for our education and entertainment. Safe travels to you both!!

[@blancamarin3427]

The other object, similar to a coffee pot, os a “chocolatier “ for to make chocolate.😊

[@dawnklug6986]

Very big during the late 18h to mid 19th centuries. Still used in the 20th but not as often.

[@domn415]

the item at 34:08 is a a bed warmer...The room you entered at 36:45 s my favorite...I love the wall coverings and its contrast with the dark wood trim and ceilings... This castle really should be a museum.... It is like a time capsule to many years ago.with so many wonderful antique furnishings and art work! This in , by far ,your best explore yet!!! Keep healthy and safe in your travels!

[@dorothyjones1129]

It's so lovely to see these amazing places but im always amazed that the french don't preserve their history

[@idasoper1640]

If the servants lived on the 2nd floor where are the bedrooms for thefamy?

[@OZ_industries]

Have you heard of running out of money its hard to keep a giant place like this going

[@dorothyjones1129]

@@OZ_industries u meant the Goverment, no need to be sarcastic 😢

[@auntsally3058]

Absolutely beautiful.... watched this morning and again in the evening with my glass of wine and husband ❤️🇬🇧wel done boys ...... totally majesty 👌🥰 as an avid English lady collector of antiques........ this is certainly the jackpot of your videos.... I’m cleaning my home just in case u ever come to my mini mansion ❤️👌😘

[@ginad4620]

The pan with the handle was used to carry hot coal to the bedrooms. The hot coal would be placed in the fire places. Coal would burn longer and keep the bedrooms warm all night. 😊. Beautiful castle and yes it is so sad to see everything decaying. Wonderful history. Thanks for sharing. ❤️

[@vanessasimmons1175]

I have one of those extending ladders. They are so heavy!

[@Stacey505]

Remember spiders come out at night, it amazes me that you are always surprised to see cobwebs. You know it's going to be there. Bring a duster and swipe them.

[@sbalogh53]

Best to leave the spiders and cobwebs alone. They are catching some of the moths that are destroying the walls and books.

[@joycem7407]

I don't think they surprised at all. They are pointing them out so people see how untouched/abandoned these places are.

[@EvaSeifertova-q8d]

Ahoj nádhera kluci super video vše že dřeva krása zase kus historie krby tapiserie vše sem si to užila díky moc 💞💞👍👑🌹

[@leas355]

8 minutes uploaded 🏡 Watching now 😊 take care you guys 🙌❤

[@gginnc4213]

I have watched many of your videos, and I just love. I noticed some of your questions on many of you videos.

[@elnabjelland-hughes8172]

That place should be saved fixed up and open to the public.

[@jerremiller5542]

Those doors on the china cabinet are leaded glass.Are the fireplaces made of alabaster and the white busts of Marie Antoinette?The doors and windows are full of leaded glass.

[@emilyconsad9635]

Watching here from Philippines!

[@simonba9944]

An absolutely amazing place and explore guys. 👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks for sharing it with us! 🤗

[@FeydaWeye]

MDCCLXXXI, the date inside the book you looked at says 1781. M=1000 D=500 C=100 L=50 X=10 I=1. There may have been a link to the Orient through trade ships, silk trade, spices were very expensive. Or they may have captured it or bought it or looted it somewhere. The sinks in hallway upstairs were for servants to fill water jugs for family members in the bedrooms to bathe in. They would fill the large pitcher and set in a matching basin in the bedrooms for guests/family to wash in come morning. Likely the bathrooms were also for them as well. They might have had chamber pots in bedside cabinets or under the bed to use, and servants would empty them come morning. Servants usually slept in attic rooms. Plants behind painting were palm fronds probably. The Catholic people get them at church on Palm Sunday, just before Easter. Palms were used as fans to shade and cool Jesus by his followers I believe.

[@wildhorses5992]

You are so lucky and privileged to see all of these things. This is part of our history why is it not on display so people can come in and see all of these beautiful things? This is something that the public should be able to see and they should have it on display. I thank you so much for sharing this with us we are so lucky to have you. God bless you and stay safe and thank you so much for sharing so many things with us and remembering to take us along with you💞💞🙏🙏