Abandoned 1700s French Millionaires Castle - Found An African Art Collection!
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
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STORY
Atop a mystifying hill in France, we stumbled upon a forgotten 17th-century castle, once we made our way inside we were perplexed by what we encountered, the entire castle was still furnished from top to bottom. While going through the artifacts in the castle we figured out the history of the former owners that called this place home.
Discover the captivating tale of Maurin, heir to a centuries-old lineage rooted in wealth and mystery within their ancestral castle. With a penchant for exploration, Maurin ventured into the depths of Africa, drawn by its rich history and exotic wildlife. Little did he know that amidst his travels, he would encounter the love of his life.
Returning to France with his newfound partner, Maurin, and his beloved wife embarked on a new chapter within the walls of his family's ancient stronghold. Together, they raised a family, nurturing four children amid history and grandeur.
However, tragedy struck with Maurin's passing, leaving his younger fiancée to depart, leaving the castle to a haunting silence. Since 2002, the once-vibrant halls have stood abandoned, shrouded in the enigmatic legacy of the Maurin family.
Join us as we uncover the secrets, love, and untold history behind the desolate beauty of Maurin's ancestral castle, frozen in time.
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The fur on the bed towards the end of the video was an African Wild Dog that is recognized looking like a fox with rings on it's tail !
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It always fascinates me how the French treat other people's property with respect. No vandalism, just natural decay.⏳️🥀 I've said it many times, but you guys are the best. It is a real privilege to watch your videos. No matter how bad a day I had, they heal the soul. ❤
So very true. It’s evident that Leslie and Danny put their hearts into everything they do. Their respect and genuine concern for each residence they explore is heartwarming. They truly are gentleman of the highest integrity. Love them. Xx
Pero el es Portugués, no es francés!!!
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No, no, you didn't understand. I meant French, not Danny.:) If the castle was in my country everything would be stolen and vandalised. :(
Another adventure into a French castle. So many treasures left behind. The pictures. Why would you leave family memories behind? This is a real time capsule. So many unique antiques. Give the place a good dusting, and rearrange the furniture, and it could be livable. Thank You, Lesley and Danny for your patience, and great filming. Your respect for the property shows in your narration, and careful examinations of the objects.
What you call "adventure" the law calls "trespassing".
Why you would go through others' family memories uninvited is the real question.
It would be so cool if one of the children joined you. The stories would be absolutely incredible to listen to. Another awesome video, guys. Keep it up. I'll just sit in Michigan, USA and live vicariously thru you.
From a Swedish subscriber, thank you for this upload. A fascinating tour in this old French castle. I like that you, Lesley, is wearing Fjällräven.
I had to look up Fjalraven. Never heard of, but sold in US at REI! Cool.
When I was growing up, we lived in a house where you had to go through one bedroom to get to the others. Trust me, it's the bane of a teenager's existence.😳
Jajajaja 😅😅😅
My brother had that in our little cottage. He hated it.
You always find the best and coolest places to explore. Your videos never disappoint, and your brother has great videos also. You two really gave great attention to everything inside this castle, I Absolutely love it .
Who is his brother?
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@lindatimmons3675 his brother looks almost just like him but they indeed are two different people
Again, a great video. The overhead light in the dining is made from a (never to be used again!) spinning wheel. Also the light in the old kitchen was recycled from an oxen yoke. I really like the way this family upcycled there un-useful items into something new and purposeful. That chair on the landing of the stairs was placed by window. Do you suppose that the family members may have used that to observe nature or the comings/goings of visitors? It was kinda strange to see the sewing machine in the parlour...can't imagine those kind of chores being done in a formal living room. You do such an excellent job documenting these place of interest. Thank you so much for keep all your viewers entertained, Leslie and Danny.
Hi Lesley and Danny, I have to say when you showed the picture of the chateau back in the day, to now, what a huge difference. It will always amaze me, on how this could happen. Over the years of following you, you have told us, due to taxes, money, whatever, is to why these beautiful homes become abandoned. However, it is still sad, especially when there are photographs left behind. I wonder what year the original wallpaper was put up, it looked in perfect condition. What a great find thanks guys. Love from N.Y
Lesley.... your voice in an undertone is soooo soothing.❤
This looks to be an intriguing exploration Gents!😊👍🙏
I love your explores. You find such beautiful places and present them so beautifully . You are so careful with touching and showing things.
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I appreciate the synchronicity between the two of you - one filming and the other explaining. It was a well-coordinated effort that made the experience enjoyable. Keep up the great work!
The library is fascinating because I love books and I love to read❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Maybe he didn't leave much money in the end, it can get very expensive to move things from point A to point B
The pictures that you described as being embroidered, including the brightly-colored one, were done by needlepoint, not embroidery. Some of the tapestries could have been woven, whereas others could be needlepoint. Someone draws a design on canvas and prepares a corresponding graph showing the colors of yarn to be used, and then another person does the actual needlepoint. There are several types of stitches that can be used in making a needlepoint picture or tapestry.
Needlepoint is a type of embroidery, as is cross-stitch.
It just breaks my heart to see so many memories abandoned. Amazing video! Thank you for sharing.
What a wonderful place! Impressive artifacts! I love the painted walls ,the paintings and the embroidery! Thank you, Lesley and Danny, for this great exploration! You are the best!❤
What such natural beauty of the castle. It tells a story of time long ago. It would be nice to preserve the castle back to it's hidden treasures of beautiful architectural splender. And turn it into a museum for future generations to see and enjoy. Beautiful castle holds it's place to tell their stories. Thank you fo posting!!! ❤😊
It must have been so beautiful in its heyday. Thanks.
Hey dear Lesley, I just happened to find your indication of a new BrosofDecay-video this evening. Well, how great is that, bro! - The picture is looking very interesting with that fully furnished room and the old items visible on the table, - and these many books. - I am already excited to see your video and listen to your background information.
Stay safe and wishing you all the best and a very blessed Advent. Peace and kindest regards.
The omega sewing machine was made by Janome in Japan and is presently also manufactured in Thailand
Never disappoint...you are wonderful! I always love it because you always have long videos where we can see everything in the place....thanks!
Another great job Lesley ans Danny. This one is never comming back. After his death no onewanted to live there. I wonder how many people lived there through the years. Who built it ? I hope for the most part they all were happy. We will never know. That flintlock looked really old. To bad all the antiques are rotting away. When there all gone there gone for ever. Never to return. Thats something I just dont understand. Very sad. I haved watched bros of decay for years now. You two always get me. Good job Stay safe See you next week.
It always makes me wonder what happened to the people that left and why and where did they go? Kinda drives me crazy for a few minutes. Such a wonderful job you all did on this adventure. Love your videos
I'm watching now. It boggles my mind that there's no family members that could rescue all those beautiful antiques.
Is there not one child of the four alive to take ownership of these specials items? The photo albums are priceless
I’m sure money has a lot to do with the deterioration.
Wow what a place, one wonders why the owners would just leave their amazing home and treasures behind. Thanking you for showing us.
Hi Lesley, When you were looking at the bedroom with the long pictures on the bed (at 1:02:24), that had the photo on the bottom left corner, it looks like someone had broken out the glass and stole the war medal that was on the top right. There's only a shadow left of it. It Irks me when someone steals something precious like that.
As an African it's good to see so many African artifacts inside a French castle... He literally brought African tradition and culture around him.
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I really hate when people kill animals for pleasure 😢😢😢😢😢😢it's very sad and it brings a darkness to any place but there's other beautiful things there and you must be careful of artifacts because they can carry spirits
The animals spirits
This is an incredible place. Nothing can beat French castles. Well, Portuguese manors, maybe.
A bit clarification about the spears. A javelin is made fro throwing, and a spear is used in hand-to-hand combat. So the small one with the arrow head is a javelin, the others are spears.
Thanks guys ❤ Great video! Merry Christmas 🎄
あなたの動画は素晴らしいです。すぐに登録し大ファンになりました。
全ての動画を日本語でアップしてほしいです🙏
Awesome place full of treasure.The muzzle loader rifle is from the 17hundreds,the needle work pictures are exquisite and exquisite ,love the furniture,wall papers,drapes and chandeliers truly avast treasure left to decay is so sad .I wonder why it was all left behind.You guys are great ,thank you.Have a Merry Christmas and a very happy new year.👍❤️❤️🇺🇸
❤loved this exploration! Thanks for sharing!❤
Can't wait love from the uk ❤❤❤
I love the kitchen even though it's small ,I can see it all clean with a pot cooking and the smell ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤how beautiful
Breathe taking episode..a time capsule with everything left behind..great vids ❤
Of all the valuable items left behind; to me, the family photo albums are priceless. So very sad to me, that they were left behind. 😢
Absolutely LOVED this explore!!!!!!💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️Enjoyed it very much!!!!! Thank~you!!!! Stay safe guys, and be careful of the bees!!!!🐝🐝🐝and the spiders🕷🕸🕷!!! Always look forward to your videos!!! From somewhere in the U.S.A.❤
❤❤❤❤ love the way you are so narrative through out the property and what is left behind etc...
Thanks again Bros of decay showing me untouched Abandoned 17th Century Castle-that interested when you Found An African Art collection so much History in that Castle back in them days must been beautiful
Leslie, @ about 20:00 It's a Black Powder Gun & Danni was right they ARE used for Hunting even to this day! Here in the USA we have Black Powder Season you can only hunt with them, then later the regular gun season starts in most states. Also brand new Black Powder Guns are still made.
So so sad. Thanks for the wonder & fascinating tour.
I watted all wekend fore you about time to say you must ben looken hard to find somthen good thank you bros of decay i will be home to wartch the new video make it a good one and make it a long one to if you can
Sending love and hugs from USA for your videos! Lesley you are the most charming of hosts, you make the segments so thrilling.
Thank you Leslie and Danny! Wow!
Beautiful old castle! I really enjoyed watching. I envy you for getting to see it in person! ☺️
The clock and the three pictures and the Tapestry are so simple but so beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
It was a great tour, thank you.
What an incredible man he was such a curios explorer that had an exciting and fulfilling life thank you for sharing ❤
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I absolutely love watching your videos!!
The drone shots were amazing at the opening!
The bed is my favorite with the canopy❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
That was a great explore! Loved all of the woodwork! So sad that it is left to decay. Wish someone would restore it!
Thanks for everything you guys do and specially showing the carpets 🙏💜
Please show more carpets 😊
Thanks again, very interesting!
Beautiful art work
Thank you for showing the art its so beautiful
Incredible, awesome ❤❤❤
Amazing antique and vintage items left behind. I wonder what happened to make the family leave everything behind. I pray it gets cleaned out and the items are preserved.
I wonder it the spears and long beautiful instrument was gifted to him by his wife's village. Just pure speculation.
Going to share with my friends from Africa and seek their thoughts. Thank you for taking us on this wonderful journey.
Fascinating ! Greetings from the Philippines.
What a fascinating find .
Awe the tapestry going up the stairs with the dog wow
Hi Lesley & Danny, 😊 Wow, Abandoned 17th Century Castle in France!!
It was a Real Shame that Everything is Left to Decay!! The Village should come in & Save Everything!!
My Opinion is the Father had All the Paintings he did & Furniture from France & the son Patrick had the Chinese Things, &
the Mother was African & All the Stuff & Including the African Room was from the Mother!!
@ 8:06 on the Banister of the stairs was a Leopard Skin!!
@ 41:57 that thing was for Maps, Scriptures or Paintings!!
@ 42:59 was a Helmet...maybe from the War!!
@ 45:52 this headpiece with Horns was from a Mountain Goat!!
@ 46:04 Goat Hanger
@ 46:28 Largest Bee Hive, I Ever Seen!!
@ 105:29 Danny was Right it is a Fox!!
Now I Loved so Many Things in this Castle: Puffy Fish, Shells, Wall Paintings, Butterfly Pictures, Carved Chairs, Dressers, Dishes, Lights & Chandelier, Chinese Paper Umbrella on the Ceiling with Leaf Design & All the Embroidery Pictures!!
Thanks Lesley & Danny for the Absolutely Beautiful Castle Tour & for Both Your Info on It!!❤
Take Care & a Safe Trip to Your Next Journey, have a Wonderful Evening!! ❤ Love Barb from Central Illinois USA❣
Awesome video
Hola Lesly que narración tan correcta e interesante. Que bonito castillo!!! Gracias a ti y a Danny por su arduo trabajo. Les envío saludos cordiales de Coahuila, México.
Ребята, спасибо! Очень интересно!❤🎉
Lovely wallpaper.😮🫣🙏😇
What a beautiful old castle 🏰. It is very nice 👌 😊.
Hello Leslie I am a new followers to your channel. The places you explore are beautiful and I enjoy the adventure. Look forward to watching more. I send you greetings from America.
Ooh, three beds!, the boys’ room!, so cool and good that they shared the room to build a, at least kinda good, relationship.. 32:25
I really enjoy your show!
Vous êtes tellement respectueux envers les lieux que vous visitez. J'admire vos risques pour partager pour nos yeux sans voyager !!! Merci beaucoup pour le partage !!! ❤
Respectful?
In my book at least, respectful people don't trespass on private property, for a start.
I love the panting of the flowers ❤❤❤❤❤
I like to imagine how it looked in its prime before decay etc.
I love when Danny calls Leslie out on things. You can tell they are goods friends, I would really like to meet them!
Beautiful
Hey Lesley and Danny your new subscriber here. Thank you so much for doing this video there were a lot of memories in this abandoned and haunted castle you guys so brave to explore the place I wonder why they left this place but to be honest there is no way for me to live this place alone lol. Take care guys and love to see more of yours, this is my kind of things please come to explore in the UK sometimes.
The satee or sofa and chairs are beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I would have loved to speak with him. The things he learned about Africa would have been great stories
Some of this castle are beautiful
What you are referring to as embroidery is called Needlepoint.
What you refer to as a Knitting Box is actually a Sewing Box or Sewing Kit. Knitting requires Yarn. Sewing, thread.
I'm a quilter. And I do Needlepoint.
Love the adventures you 2 take us on!!!! Please continue.
Very cozy atmosphere. I love the hard lighting created in the dark small rooms by your camera light because you are closer to the objects which forms dark shadows on the walls. It adds to the eerie atmosphere. I remember Franks currency growing up in Belgium in the 1970's and 1980's. Yes that Islamic stone building is in Mecca but it is called the Kabbah. I also find the picture of the dark wolf like animal chained at the leg interesting. It looks like one of those supernatural red eye werewolves that many people report seeing. I also saw three of them in the 1990's. Those VHS tapes are like yesterday to me. More interesting is the earlier 20th century objects and pictures which I agree are likely to be the owners parents. It makes me wonder what his parents from that earlier time period would have made of the interracial marriage of their son with an African woman.
So sad to see beautiful things go to waste
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Amazing place guys!😮....and...if I don't see next week😊.... early Merry Xmas 🎄 and happy New year 🎊.... 🤗😘🎄🎅🎊🍀🕊️
Love the opening music!
Thank you
Check out those beautiful green curtains and the white lace one in the middle! Love them!, and the kinda pointy curved ceilings in the other rooms! 23:46
Me encantaaa😊
Thank you,guys 😊
Belle exploration
What a intriguing castle and there seems to be so much mystery surrounding the family that lived there
Fantastic this you video,,like everything this history,,yeah,,good. Thank you very much this 👌😄〰️〰️🖼🎨🏛💞〰️〰️
Very cool...