Meet the Man Who Bought a 20,000 SF French Chateau (And Renovated It!)

Thanks to Ivo Fornesa for his hospitality and for sharing his story and for taking the time to let us tour his chateau. For a full interior tour of the chateau, visit my main channel: • INSIDE this 12th Centu...
Ivo is an author and has a great book that takes place in the castle. It's available on Amazon, here:
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Chateau Saint-Chartier History
The history of this property is long and rich. It had it's beginnings as a fortified Benedictine monastery from the 6th century, when a monk from Syria, Santus Carterius, came to evangelize and build a monastery. The defensive aspects of the site were built up more over the years, and the first mention of a castle on the property was in 1102 by the Archbishop of Bourges when he was visiting the area. More is known when André de Chauvigny (1150-1202), cousin to Richard the Lionheart, was given Saint-Chartier when he married Denise de Deols, Countess of Devon. The authors George Sand and Alexandre Dumas were apparently common guests at the castle, and it must have served as inspiration for their many works. Rumor has it that Joan of Arc even stayed at the property during one of her campaigns, and that Napoleon stopped by St. Chartier after his loss at Waterloo and buried his personal treasure on the property.
The castle's high towers, spacious rooms, and centuries-old architecture reflect its long history. The grand rooms on the second floor open to a terrace with breathtaking views of the surrounding park. Inside, you'll find stunning features like parquet and marble floors, monumental fireplaces, and a beautifully chapel with stained glass.
Main Castle Layout:
Ground Floor: Entry Foyer, Dining Room, Lounge, Kitchen, Library, Powder Room, and Bathroom.
First Floor: The Red Room, The Great Room, A chapel, Salon.
1st Mezanine Floor:
Library with a Secret Passage to a Bedroom with Enstuite Bathroom. One Additional Room and Passage to the next Floor.
Second Floor: Primary Bedroom suite with Bedroom, Study, Ensuite Bathroom and dressing room, Secondary Green Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom.
Second Mezanine Floor: The Blue Bedroom with Ensuite Bath, Home Office.
Third Floor: Game room, Bathroom, and Staff Flat with 3 Bedrooms, Living Room, Kitchen, Bathroom and access to the Watchtower.
Outbuildings and Parkland
The estate includes a partially restored 15th-century annex house, office, tavern, stable, and tack room. The park, enclosed by walls for privacy, features ornamental trees, paths, a vegetable garden, and an orchard with cherry, apple, walnut, and pear trees.
If you'd like to get in touch, my email is [e-mail]
Editor: Tommy Lukrich
Director: Tommy Lukrich
Videography: Tommy Lukrich

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Great video! What an amazing place

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It really is! Make sure to check out the full tour on my other channel, and thanks for watching!