Watch in awe! Restoring a rare masterpiece.

[@tracypeters7027]

Ingenious! When I contemplate the ingenuity of the Architect and builders who came up with such a brilliant method to build your Chateau I'm in awe. No modern tools such as computers with Arch GIS, no power tools. But brain power, imagination and shear talent from every one invloved.

We think about this all the time... they were incredibly skilled. Thanks for your message Tracy.

[@terri200]

My thoughts exactly!! Can you even imagine what they might be able to achieve today with all of the technology at our hands!! True geniuses of their time!!🙏💖🪶💞✨️💜

[@elisabetharzberger2456]

❤

[@gb4375]

So agree! I was think of the description of the genius of the many pieces like a community. Strength, resilience, practicality.

[@BrianMeegan-k3e]

​@@terri200But are we willing to pay for high -quality materials and intensive labor in today's market ?

[@hnorthca]

The original architect designed a renewable and sustainable roof structure that can be maintained for centuries. Genius

Exactly. Incredible.

[@spark-taco]

No glue, no nails, no power tools and no computers at the time. It was a priviledge to learn of this old world ingenuity and craftmanship.

[@mickeybailey1108]

I have found many remnants of the original builders in the restorations I have been involved in over the decades. I appreciate your acknowledgement of the workers. It is something that passes through my mind as I try to understand what they might have been thinking as they made decisions on how to assemble the pieces. Great project you have.

Thanks for your message. We're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.

[@MBlanco-e7v]

Your attic has to be one of the most beautiful in all of France. So happy you are having it restored using the same techniques as the original builders. I thank you for sharing your restoration journey with all of us. Every week is another exciting vlog of this magnificent chateau! You do not disappoint! Keep up the excellent work!!!!

Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you're following our journey.

[@darrenknowles842]

WOW, that is so fascinating! I've been a carpenter for 30 years, and never seen anything like it!! Living vicariously through you guys from California, USA.

[@jeansentrais9866]

Just go and live in France for several centuries ... 😊

[@Lady.MD67]

Do you think they bend the wood or cut the curve?

[@janlesinski4719]

The standard of restoration is amazing

We're thrilled you enjoyed this update.

[@Travelling_Jonoberries]

Tim, Flick - The more you delve into the history of the Chateau the more we admire what you have both taken on, how many craftspeople would have been onsite when this was initially being constructed? The architecture around the detail and construction is amazing and it is a little easier to replace smaller sections that complete wooden beams. Your dedication to reviving the Chateau as truely amazing and we are so happy and proud of the work that two Aussie’s are doing for the better of French culture, you better both shoot off to see Denise and Brett for a a couple of days at their Chateau day spa to relax. You deserve it! 🤩 Thank you Legends for allowing us to be part of this amazing project. Be safe, take care and God Bless.

[@jeanhawken4482]

The chateau dusts everyone with the magic of love and admiration. She is very special and thankfully she has dedicated steward’s.

What a wonderful sentiment - thank you!

[@Odilia-m1j]

The roof structure is absolutely beautiful, and creates a mesmerizing long and useful internal gallery. Internally and externally it’s perfection.

We're thrilled you enjoyed seeing this episode. The internal oak frames of our various buildings are quite incredible.

[@joannarainbow1852]

Having seen the charpente of numerous chateaux and actually clambered along inside most of the crisscrossed roof of chateau de Saint Fargeau I really appreciate how remarkable Purnon’s roof is inside as well as outside.

[@charlotter.morrill6503]

Your Chateau is magnificent AND a museum of, not only historical style, but of historical ingenuity and construction. Thank you.

We learn new things every day - from our artisans, our architect and from our own observation. It's a thrill to share our discoveries with others.

[@MissPrissy6688]

Can you imagine how long it took to build this Chateau without power tools ! You two will be honored for centuries for saving this beauty. God bless and have a warm cozy fall/winter! 🎃

Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you're following our journey.

[@dimaffo]

Thank you for taking the time to show the actual work taking place. I’m amazed

Thanks for your message - thrilled you enjoyed seeing it all happening.

[@therese3262]

Hello, thank you for all the love you give to this work of art that is the castle of Pernon. Since the Middle Ages, all craftsmen signed their work to be paid. We often find these days old newspapers dating from the work, a moving time capsule.

Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you're following our journey.

[@judymedway3294]

Thank you for the update. It is wonderful that today's restoration crafts persons are using the same techniques as the original construction. The dedication to preserving the historic construction will give Purnon integrity for centuries to come. It is exciting watching the progress. On another note I love your dog, so well behaved and gorgeous. I hope you have a wonderful week and all goes well for you.

Thank you for your wonderful message. We'll give Truffe a giant pat from you for her impeccable behaviour!

[@PatriciaCazabant]

Magnifique charpente et reconnaissance pour votre volonté de sauver ce chef-d'œuvre. On ressent tout votre amour pour ce château.

Merci pour votre message!

[@abbynormal2111]

I am awed and thoroughly impressed by the architectural mastery of those who came before us, and with you to for taking on its preservation! From a Southern California fan😊

Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you're following our journey.

[@christinesinclair6166]

Thank you for saving such a magnificent property. The roof construction is a piece of art. Bravo.

Thanks for your message. We couldn't agree more - a work of art.

[@bobbiejay2085]

With every upload I shed a tear ... so so moving.

We're thrilled that each episode is touching you... thank you!

[@lauravandien2363]

Restoring a masterpiece indeed! I marvel at the ingenious work of 200 years ago as well of the artists today. Fascinating!

[@old-wise-one4473]

I’m surprised we don’t see more of this method used today in building roofs! Great presentation on its construction.

[@susanamann1806]

The men and women restoring this lovely. ,amazing home are genius and very skilled. They warm my heart.

[@meri8746]

When you roll the camera through, I wish we could see the people of days gone by who worked on and entered the building. The lovely architecture just keeps going on. ❤❤

[@sharonridings7418]

The contractors will be able to share with their children and grandchildren about their part in bringing this amazing chateau back to life! I was thinking of current carpenters and that they should sign a piece of timber!!

We hope they are as proud of the work that they are doing as we are of them. We invite them to sign their names.

[@cm-ek4ci]

And dates on there new work for history 😊

[@gingermonette7455]

This was SOO interesting! Thank you for showing us the model. I was trying to figure it out as the artisans were working on it.

Thrilled you enjoyed this episode - thanks for your message.

[@RickFlood]

Purnon is a constant source of marvels being revealed and underscores the absolute need for her restoration. And from technology that is 4-500 years old is just awe inspiring. Is the new and old wood being treated for woodworm?

[@bfarm44]

Quite the education I received today. What a genius way to construct that amazing roof.

We're thrilled you found it fascinating!

[@KandeShack]

I love Sunday mornings! Grab my coffee and watch my favorite château refurbishment! Your channel gives me hope for a calming reason. Looking at the beautiful past and making her better for the future. I love your channel and wish you a wonderful week filled with triumphs no matter how big or small.☀️🌷🙏🏻

Thank you for your message. We are thrilled that, along with your mug of joe, we are such a part of your Sunday routine!

[@cherylholasek2193]

What a genius. His work stands the test of time. It’s going to be so grand when it is finished. Best of luck to all of you. 😊

Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.

[@SallyLeake]

Such patience and dedication by the skilled artisans to emulate the work of yesteryear. I love the museum concept! What a fascinating collection you are preserving, Tim and Felicity, for visitors to study and enjoy. 👏👏👏

Thanks Sal... we look forward to sharing the museum with you on a future visit.

[@kathibrooks1401]

This has been the most important video. I was amazed at the construction of the roof. I'm in AWE

We're thrilled you found this episode so interesting. Thanks for your message.

[@WeaponX18Stryker]

Old architecture styles have always fascinated me. This one with the boat roof style is very intriguing.

We're thrilled you enjoyed this episode. Thanks for your message.

[@gaelenecole4053]

What a Engineering marvel and it was all done by hand!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ She’s Just absolutely beautiful and as she’s giving up her past secrets is just so precious

Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.

[@jampuppy]

How inspiring! You described the history so clearly. I really feel like I’m on the journey with you. I am so invested in resuscitating this beauty.

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

[@FloridaClay]

Another fascinating episode! I hope the roof restoration carpenters will have an opportunity to put their signatures on it somewhere too.

We welcome them leaving their mark (along with our stonemasons etc) in the tradition manner.

[@user-xs6rj3zm1i]

I so enjoy watching the dedication and care that is given by all y'all in healing this beautiful Chateau. Chateau de Purnon might have had the misfortunate timing of being built at the start of the French Revolution, but it had the luck of being restored in the Era of Respect for these innovative designs.

Thanks for your wonderful message!

[@joycegifford8826]

One gigantic lego project. Absolutely, amazing construction techniques. Your artisans are amazing.

[@rowandowland1391]

It's just such a remarkably clever system. Like one enormous lego set. These artisans must go home each night with such a sense of satisfaction and achievement. We're so pleased you weren't too badly impacted by the rains. M&R

Thanks guys. Yes, we 're very proud of them and we know they are very proud of the work they do here.

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

The design of that roof continues to amaze me. Hope you use one of the out buildings as a museum of all the things found on the property like that signed roof piece. The carpenters working on the roof are truly incredible 😍😍😍😍😍

[@juliederry3719]

Guys you certainly have an amazing team of talented artisans working on your sleeping beauty Chateau de Purnon, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧

Thanks Julie - we're thrilled you're following our adventure.

[@stephenbamber7408]

Magic, just what we need to see. Thank you. 🙂🙂🙂🙂

Thank you... thrilled you enjoyed this episode.

[@deniseh122]

Another fascinating episode! I am stunned by the amount of work involved in restoring this magnificent roof. I can’t imagine how the original artisans and architects were able to put this roof together with only the manual tools available to them at that time. Incredible history and workmanship.

We ponder this every day... how did they do it?! Thanks for your message.

[@mikkellarsen9332]

What a great idea to use one of the outbuildings as a museum! People visiting on your open day will be able to see all of things on display for years to come.

[@sheepdog1102]

Amazing! You guys arrived just in time to save this beautiful piece of history another few years and there wouldn’t have been anything left.

Exactly. Thanks for your message.

[@melissaeden1219]

It’s wonderful how that method also allowed for such graceful curves in the roof!

Beautiful to admire.

[@DH007-w2d]

Bonjour les châtelain-es. Un jour, on dira "Château de Purnon" as we say "Downton Abbey". This house is so beautiful and your work is taking it back 250ish years... Bravo à tous.

Thanks for your message - thrilled you enjoyed this episode.

[@johnsommer5247]

I admire your work. Another very interesting video. You talk about the connection between the craftsmen of the past and the present. What I really like is that your names will go down in history and in hundreds of years will be even more important than those of the original inhabitants, a nice thought I think.

Thanks for your message. We are conscious that our time here will be but a blink of the eye in the history of a house that has already been here for almost two hundred and fifty years and now should continue for hundreds more... we are thrilled that we have have extended her life for many generations more.

[@robertsmith770]

Amazing feat of engineering! I'm constantly amazed how ingenious these artisans were with limited technology but with "serious" manpower and undeniable creativity! Fascinating craftsmanship!!!!

Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.

[@robertsmith770]

Thank you guys for sharing the Chateau's history and renovation...I watch every episode!

Wonderful!

[@irissaunders4421]

What an incredible video. I am completely in awe of this magnificent project, the ingenuity of the original craftsmen and now to see your workers today re creating this. I am truly lost for words as I am struck by the beauty of the construction and of this project. I find it quite emotional . Thank you for recording each step and sharing this with the world.

Thanks for your message. We are thrilled that our journey has touched you.

[@jeffvargas9759]

I'm still glad to hear that you're keeping that signed piece. Being a history buff, what I love the most isn't the dates and events per-sey, but the lives of the " common men/ women" in history. That signature is a tangible, real ink to a real person during a moment in their life.

We look forward to displaying this signed piece with many other wonderful artefacts from the roof restoration.

[@janeblandford852]

So interesting....it is amazing how the builders just knew how to build these structures in such a perfect way. Brilliant!!

Indeed. Incredible. Skill.

[@xavier.c359]

Hello. You are doing a remarkable job on this old monument, a job full of simplicity, which is the most complicated, especially now that we are invaded by complexity. Bravo to all those artisans who know how to work with simplicity. Thank you for coming from so far for this work. Plein d'amour pour vous et vos équipes.

Thank you and mercy beaucoup for your message!

[@Jen-eo1fh]

Amazing work reviving this grand old lady for future generations. Thank you for sharing. ❤️🇦🇺

Thanks for your message (as always!). We're thrilled you're following.

[@diverdave4056]

i hope you have plans to install a Fire Suppression System through out the entire Chateau ! Notre Dame was nearly lost !

[@joannehetherington445]

Good idea

[@diverdave4056]

@Django44 and one match - lighting strike - electrical short or a crazy prankster could turn this place into a blazing inferno FAST !

[@angelinanoirot6015]

La qualité du travail des compagnons du devoir français 🇫🇷 ♥️

Exactement - merci pour votre message.

[@angelajanecraig]

How wonderful for the carpenters...A once in a lifetime to experience, fashion and assemble. I am sure their delight is as wondrous as is ours to witness! Wow. Thanks once again for sharing all that is Chateau Pernon. ❤

[@kerstinw8439]

It is amazing what they created back then without electrical machines. I take my hat off to them and to your craftsmen today. 🎩✨️👌🏻

[@Monitschka]

Same. 🎩

Thank you for your message and for acknowledging the extraordinary skills of the artisans who built Chateau de Purnon at the end of the 18th Century.

[@thierrygrimoud4798]

Et vive le savoir faire français, des compagnons, des artisans, et vive la France ! Merci à vous d’investir des sommes astronomiques pour restaurer ce château. Ce que l’état devrait faire… 😊

Merci pour votre message. L’État nous aide énormément.

[@thierrygrimoud4798]

Alors je suis content de participer avec mes impôts 😉🇫🇷

[@Monitschka]

What an immense three-dimensional puzzle, what a beauty. How genius and simple at the same time. You must have goosebumps every day. Thank you for sharing so many interesting details. 🥰

[@christianjambou8208]

These artisans are compagnons du devoir. They each have a singular name and mark.

[@RaySqw785]

@@christianjambou8208 since 1500 years

[@KBackStitch]

Awe indeed! Breathtakingly beautiful & clever. Thank you for letting us all see this detail so close up.

Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.

[@bluemoon1033]

I did watch in awe! The amazing and detailed history of Purnon! Just wonderful!

Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.

[@TinyBugg7042]

In complete awe 😊. Ingenious and sturdy construction of a magnificent house, home. Thank you for sharing ❤ from Texas

Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.

[@LoriMoore-x6h]

It really truly is an amazing roof and how sad the man created it in his life didn’t get credit. It’s so amazing to see you save the château so many old buildings that should’ve never been lost or gone and how lucky that everything wasn’t stripped out of it before you got there, it must be an amazing journey!

We're thrilled you're enjoying following our adventure!

[@hrep14]

Interlocking smaller pieces to make up the overall shape of the roof is both very surprising and fascinating at the same time. A real piece of genius engineering.

[@shawnw.4440]

I learned something really cool today. Thank you.

Thrilled you found in fascinating.

[@earthlywarden5428]

Wow! I wish we still used that way today. Then, when an area on your home where the wood rots out, it would not cost so much to repair it.

Exactly - thrilled you enjoyed this episode.

[@robertchautardjensen6846]

Magnifique, so many lessons for modern architects and home builders. Thank you for bring these restoration arts to computer screens everywhere. I suspect the methods could be applied to construct a contemporary building here in Australia with hardwoods which would likely last as long as your beautiful Chateau de Purnon.

[@MH55YT]

Your show is too good. I watch it regularly even though I don't have the time.

Wonderful!

[@chateaudelamotte9527]

Very good that you do it in the same way with oak since it does not tend to rot for a long time. There is an old technique to help the wood that goes into the wall frames. If you burn the edges if the wood it will last longer. In Sweden they did like this at the castles centures ago.

[@Szarella]

A new video I couldn't click fast enough !

Enjoy!

[@ManWhoLovesTheMary]

I would want to purchase a historical house that needs some rescuing, but if ever I call for a new build, I’d want my top-floor ceilings to look like that. The features lost to history! I know sometimes it’s often for the sake of cutting costs. But there are some elaborate and expensive designs out there that people are willing to spend money on. So that’s why I feel like cost isn’t necessarily the issue here. This is one reason why I love history so much. You learn about certain things we should totally incorporate in today’s world.

Thanks for your message. We're thrilled that you found this episode fascinating.

[@robscott4723]

Such a magnificent video! Thank you and a salute to you two wonderful GUTSY Aussies! No one has mentioned the exquisite but unpretentious Piano music that played for most of the video! Love you Guys! This from Rob Scott near the Southern tip of Africa!!!!

[@matthewstephens8979]

That’s for the beautiful balance of technical detail and historical background. Very exciting to hear your plans for a museum onsite. Cheers, Matt

Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.

[@Albrecht_von_Preussen]

This is quite a roof construction. Schinkel’s roof designs pale in comparison. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@watermunteconomie3938]

What a great thing to preserve, restore and revitalize this marvel. Living in and with beauty natural achitectual homes is something we should all aspire to.

Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you're following our journey.

[@dianadeedy1025]

What an incredible job! The carpenters are truly artists! Will the new wood be treated to prevent rot?

[@RaySqw785]

older gutters which was replacing for esthetic reason the older ones left water stagnating, with leaks, which rot wood support base, they as i understand now are restoring with original waterproof gutters design, sorry my english as those pieces of wood is rotten!

[@carolynedin3444]

Architectural genius.

Exactly. A work of art.

[@CherylSimser]

Seeing and understanding the original construction of Purnon is fascinating but the skill of the master artisans to create the necessary repairs is simply mindblowing. Your historic rhetoric is wonderful and greatly appreciated. Thank you to you both, and well, the cutie pie, Truffe!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

Thank you for your wonderful message - we're thrilled you're enjoying the reawakening of Chateau de Purnon.

[@CherylSimser]

I just ordered the tiles/coasters. I am so looking forward to receiving a piece of history and preservation in the making. Thank you again and please give Truffe a pat on the head and a cuddle for me. HugZ

Thank you... pat delivered and enthusiastically received.

[@CherylSimser]

Oh, that makes me so happy! HugZ 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

PS - there may be a bit of a delay on the coasters. We are hand crafting them as fast as we can but we have received a large number of orders in recent weeks... but we're getting through them! Thanks for your support.

[@winstonsmith6387]

As a carpenter i love this content and the history behind it. Love what youre doing as a new viewer i have a lot of content to discover. Thankyou. Greetings from the Netherlands

Welcome to our adventure. We hope you enjoy catching up on our content!

[@cmhf5776]

A sabliere is a purlin in English. 😅 This explains everything! But actually it's the name of the lower beam of a roof truss.

[@Skattie]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful workings

[@suecollado8696]

💕I think all big buildings & chateau roofs should be built using this method💕

[@airenesmiler6624]

The flat pack roof is ingenious and gorgeous.

We're thrilled you enjoyed the video. But just to clarify - a flat pack is manufactured off site and transported to the destination to be assembled by the buyer. This frame is not a flat pack. As the video showed, the pieces are measured and crafted on site, bespoke for each section and then assembled by the carpenters.

[@airenesmiler6624]

I was being facetious but thinking that it would be a great method for hard to reach areas to create large spaces like the roof area in the outbuilding. I'm now wondering how it would work with current engineering standards and am going to go down a different rabbithole once again, I guess so much would depend on each areas regs.

[@louiselewis5061]

Even though your artisans have power tools, the job is still huge and fascinating to watch. The design is genius!

Thrilled you enjoyed seeing their incredible work.

[@laurielaurie8280]

Wonderful! Our forefathers have left us with so much to learn from. Necessity is the mother of invention. I hope you will post a video of your little museum of artifacts when you set it up 😃

Thanks for your message - we will share each step with everyone.

[@trish6719]

Your puppy dog is just too cute 🐶❤️

We love her to the moon and back!

[@trish6719]

Beautiful girl 🐶❤️ you two are amazing 🤩 château de Purnon the gift that keeps on giving 🎁 I love her 😍

Thrilled you're enjoying our adventure.

[@susanmcgregor3787]

Wow. Such a brilliant building technique. The architecture of the roof is beautiful. It must feel lovely working up there under the soft green hue of the tarps ... a beautiful atmosphere.

[@DShaimaaHam]

That roofing system is Genius! I’m always astonished at the architectural genious of those who’ve passed. How many legacies have been lost to modern techniques that can’t even last half as long. Truly MARVELOUS!

Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.

[@joannarainbow1852]

And no glue required! Magnificent.

None! Thrilled you enjoyed it.

[@Minirexs]

I'd love to see a video of the the different buildings and what they would have been used for and maybe what you'll use them for now. Thank you

[@patrickjames1080]

They have several uploads that go through the buildings on the property.

[@johncollier608]

Wow, what a simply stunning design. It's beautiful and quite amazing that Loudun's methods failed to catch on. Just imagine how architecture would have changed, if there was widespread adoption. Your outbuilding hints at what would have been possible. To preserve it return it to it's former glory is incredible. Thank you so much for researching this and sharing it. From UK.

[@64cuspofchange]

Hello from Los Angeles California😎 ...this is an amazing undertaking and thank you for showing in detail how its being done 😀

Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you're enjoying our journey.

[@AlexAlex-gj4jd]

Love the music today! Amazing story and beautiful architecture!

Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.

[@vickivinzant2297]

This chateau is just breathtaking???? It SUCKED ME IN IMMEDIATELY AND I CANT GET Enough of THIS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS CREATION Brot back to life from HUNDRED OF YEARS AGO! Have you said how long did it take BACK THEN TO BUILD THIS MASTERPIECE! Thank you for bringing it back to its original GLORY DAYS( course u are not finished but it’s just FABULOUS WHAT UVE Done already!!!! AWESOME! Wish I could see it in person!!!! Exquisite!!!!!

[@farminginafricaethiopia6889]

Thank you for sharing these details of the charpente and how it was built. Very interesting episode and thanks for all the future ones.

You're welcome - we look forward to keeping you updated.

[@winstonsmith6387]

That roof is next level never seen such a beautifull roof ❤

It is a work of art - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.

[@DH007-w2d]

Bonjour les châtelain-es. Un jour, on dira "Château de Purnon" as we say "Downtown Abbey". This house is so beautiful and your work is taking it back 250ish years... Bravo.

Thanks for your message - thrilled you enjoyed this episode.

[@huntingtonbeachsasquatch]

@ 14:40 I so desperately want to pressure wash that dark area! Can't wait to see it nice and gleaming white.🤩 ....Thanks for the upload.

[@sharonridings7418]

Will you be adding a plaque with the names of the artists who worked on your project?

We invite them to sign their names and the dates they worked here in the same fashion as previous generations. We have featured some of the artisans doing so in earlier videos.

[@matthewstephens8979]

Have you checked your Erard’s piano keys for the names and dates of previous tuners? That can be quite revealing too.

[@CultgentlemanJack]

When the roof is finally finished purnon will be truly saved. I just love this magical journey much love and respect to you both ❤

What a milestone that will be! Thank you for your message.

[@ggusta1]

Love what you're doing. Your efforts will be remembered long after you are gone

[@mahaliamaeumiten8540]

I love the respect you're giving to this chateau. You always try to learn its history and other things related to it. That, I think, is the highest form of respect you can give to it.

Respect. Yes. Exactly. We feel the sense of responsibility. Thank you for your message.