As a UK carpenter, it is a principle here also that roof timbers do not touch masonry along their length. It is to prevent capillary water ingress, and create a breathable air gap. Mr Diddums knows his stuff!!
2 години тому+3
Thank you for your message... yes, he's very good!
Dear owner of Purnon, I following each steps and progress of the restauring. I'm quiet impressed by the roof which is very much like the one we got at a smalest scale however it is very similar except it is made of "peuplier" wood so it avoid the damage from worms. Our place is located in Beaujolais, the tiles are tipicale burgundian varnished tiles. Kind regards
I am watching so many restoration projects on Y tube but yours is the biggest. 😁👍🇦🇺
2 години тому+5
Well... our aim was always to be true to heritage preservation and to respect the history as well as the buildings themselves. Thanks for following our adventure.
It's a Sunday morning here in the USA and I just turned on my phone to a new Chateau de Pernon video 😍😘 💕💕. What a wonderful way to start my day. I look forward to receiving and watching (and rewatching) all of your videos 😊. Keep up all the amazing work.
2 години тому+1
Thanks for your message - we're thrilled that our project is a part of your Sunday morning routine.
Its astounding and outstanding what is being achieved here with the restoration of Château de Purnon. ❤ A thought... Maybe one day... host a World Billiard Championship on this historic billiard table between the world's top two contenders and have it televised and to win the "Marquis Château de Purnon Trophy"🏆. Advertisers will pay handsomely for this opportunity too and they put up the prize money for the Winner.
I am captivated watching your videos and seeing the uncovering of such remarkable treasures. I wish the US was more like France and the UK in protecting their architectural heritage. The diligence and care taken with this property is very inspiring.
Every week I watch in awe at the transformation of the Chateau and the care you and your team take. I loved the humour with which your architect discussed the window and roof anomalies.
2 години тому+1
Thanks for your message and for following our journey - we're thrilled you're enjoying our adventure.
Wow! I've been wondering about those billiard lamps! Formidable indeed! You guys couldn't do a better job than you're doing, even if you had a bunch of archeologists with sifters! Bravo!!! And so fantastic of you to share it with us. We're super lucky that YOU two found that place. Superb!!!
2 години тому
Thanks for your messages and for your generous support - we really appreciate it. Great for our morale!
What a privilege to watch such an interesting and amazing restoration. Listening to you talk bout it is proof that fate chose exactly the right tow people to be the guardians of this treasure.
We've been wondering how this is all coming together. Thanks for sharing the behind the scenes info. It's such a beautiful restoration. We've also been wondering what the intent is when the restoration is complete. Will it be a private residence, museum or can visitors stay in the rooms like a bed and breakfast?
Hello to everyone working on or in this fabulous chateau. I’ve watch your videos for years now and I have to say it is one of my favorites. I love the history of it and watching the restoration of it. Someday I’d love to be able to see her in her glory.
2 години тому
Thanks for your message. We're thrilled you're following our journey. We'd love to be able to welcome you to Purnon during one of our Open Days.
As a billiard enthusiast, I would like to see the billiard table restored. In the video it looks like the table also has an unusual aspect ratio today. Nowadays all tables, no matter what size or discipline, are in a 1:2 aspect ratio, but sometimes the camera is deceptive. It would also be great to be able to follow the restoration process. Good luck with the table. 🍀
I've been waiting for the first part of this video for months, thanks for this, it answers many questions. Would love to see more detail about the process.
2 години тому
Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you're following our journey. We look forward to sharing more of our progress.
Just one point, you said that: 1) the billiards's room was made for the billiards's table and, 2) the billiards's table was made for the billiards's room. I fully agree with 1), but I think that 2) is likely but not certain. It was quite usual that a guy who ordered a new chateau brought some pieces of furniture he already owned, generally from another chateau. It was fashionable to live in a "modern" house, with "modern" furniture, which means that a wealthy Louis the XVIth area individual preferred to live in a Louis the XVIth style chateau with Louis the XVIth style furniture, but those guys rarely throw away anything, and you may guess that if the Marquis Achard de la Haye had such a beautiful billiards room built in his new chateau, it means that he already practiced billiard and he might have owned a billiard table elsewhere before building Purnon. In that case the billiard table might be older than 1771.
2 години тому+2
The archives tell us that the chateau's carpenter made the billiard table for the chateau. Obviously the stone masons etc crafted the billiard room. So, no, the billiard table was not brought to the chateau.
Is there an episode where you go through the process of determining who your restoration architect would be? Seems like a daunting task to find the right person for the project.
28 хвилин тому
No, not a specific video as such. We interviewed a couple. After meeting Monsieur Didier who was recommended to us by a friend who has occupied senior roles in French heritage protection, we knew immediately that we had found the person to guide us on this journey. We were thrilled he agreed to take on this mission.
What, if any, building codes are being used for these historical buildings? I understand the code for electricity and plumbing will be of modern current codes. However, when it comes to the actual structures would it be the historical engineers judgement call? And if so, does the government approve such practices for these historical buildings? I'm just extremely curious because here in the states every government organizations has it's hand out waiting to be buttered for projects like this.
Greetings from the Gong, NSW. Q? Why are you squaring off and reducing size of arch entrances in moat?
2 години тому+1
They are being restored exactly how they were and how we found them. Although the faces of the vaults give the impression that they were designed to be open, they were always closed off with these doors to protect the things stored inside. Thanks for your message.
Would you have bought Purnon without the government grant assistance?
2 години тому+2
We met with the French Government Heritage authorities prior to signing the final contracts at Purnon. Whilst no figures were discussed, they assured us that they would walk by our side during the restoration process - a promise they have kept. Without this assurance, it is unlikely that we would have purchased Purnon. Without their support, we could not afford a restoration of this scale and quality.
So who owns the chateau you or France. Do you have an agreement how it is passed on ?
2 години тому+3
We are the legal owners... but, does one ever really 'own' a piece of national heritage? We feel that we are the custodians of this wonderful place and we know that in years to come future generations will have to continue the work here.
The robin flying in and landing on the table ❤❤❤
This is a good reminder of how good, hardworking and skilled people still exist. Learn by doing, find solutions when you have a clear goal.
As a UK carpenter, it is a principle here also that roof timbers do not touch masonry along their length. It is to prevent capillary water ingress, and create a breathable air gap. Mr Diddums knows his stuff!!
Thank you for your message... yes, he's very good!
Diddums? 😂
Yes... well, he'll get over it!
@@FelonFitness Yeah, my French needs a little brushing up! Truthfully, though, it's good to see a "suit" who actually knows his stuff!
😂
Dear owner of Purnon,
I following each steps and progress of the restauring.
I'm quiet impressed by the roof which is very much like the one we got at a smalest scale however it is very similar except it is made of "peuplier" wood so it avoid the damage from worms.
Our place is located in Beaujolais, the tiles are tipicale burgundian varnished tiles.
Kind regards
It's an awesome and exciting adventure you are taking us on! Thank you for sharing . From a fellow Australian. . You both are doing us proud ❤
Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you're following our adventure from Down Under!
I am watching so many restoration projects on Y tube but yours is the biggest. 😁👍🇦🇺
Well... our aim was always to be true to heritage preservation and to respect the history as well as the buildings themselves. Thanks for following our adventure.
Merci pour ce beau moment 😊
Merci pour votre message et soutien!
Votre force est la passion qui vous anime pour cette œuvre de restauration de ce château, bravo à vous.
Merci pour votre message.
It's a Sunday morning here in the USA and I just turned on my phone to a new Chateau de Pernon video 😍😘 💕💕. What a wonderful way to start my day. I look forward to receiving and watching (and rewatching) all of your videos 😊. Keep up all the amazing work.
Thanks for your message - we're thrilled that our project is a part of your Sunday morning routine.
Watching from the Bahamas! ❤ 🇧🇸
Ditto... Coffee in hand.
Great progress on the Billiard Table! How exciting!
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks! Can't wait for the next steps.
The stone artisans are amazing!!
Thank you for acknowledging the incredible artisans - without them, saving Chateau de Purnon would be impossible.
We marvel at ancient buildings but this chateau and now restoration, are equally impressive!
Thank you !
Thanks for explaining how the project is broken up. Makes so much sense!
We're thrilled you found this interesting.
Its astounding and outstanding what is being achieved here with the restoration of Château de Purnon. ❤
A thought...
Maybe one day...
host a World Billiard Championship on this historic billiard table between the world's top two contenders and have it televised and to win the "Marquis Château de Purnon Trophy"🏆. Advertisers will pay handsomely for this opportunity too and they put up the prize money for the Winner.
I am captivated watching your videos and seeing the uncovering of such remarkable treasures. I wish the US was more like France and the UK in protecting their architectural heritage. The diligence and care taken with this property is very inspiring.
That billiard room with its sloping walls and the magnificent table is going to be amazing!
Thanks Ellen - we can't wait to share the next steps!
Every week I watch in awe at the transformation of the Chateau and the care you and your team take. I loved the humour with which your architect discussed the window and roof anomalies.
Thanks for your message and for following our journey - we're thrilled you're enjoying our adventure.
the stone work is perfection!
Have a wonderful week! We must be restoration and history nerds to have such excitement every weekly video.
Thank you - we hope so! You too.
Wow! I've been wondering about those billiard lamps! Formidable indeed!
You guys couldn't do a better job than you're doing, even if you had a bunch of archeologists with sifters! Bravo!!! And so fantastic of you to share it with us. We're super lucky that YOU two found that place. Superb!!!
Thanks for your messages and for your generous support - we really appreciate it. Great for our morale!
It is such an incredible huge project and so interesting and fascinating to follow.
We're thrilled you're following Louise - thanks for your message.
You all do a amazing job there.
Thanks!
Formidable ! Merci !
Merci pour votre message!
It’s looking fantastic absolutely stunning
Thank you!
Can’t wait to see the billiard table brought back to life the room is a impressive place indeed ❤
I just love seeing the chateau coming alive under your dedication to restore it! The attention to detail is superb.
Thank you - we're thrilled you're following our journey.
Incroyable! 👏👏
I can't even imagine trying to fix each and every one of those rotted timbers for the roof. 3:20 What an incredible work these artisans are doing!!
love the boots and socks love that through all that mud, dust and dirt girlfriend tries and stays stylish..the markers of a true lady...
The work gear is from Hard Yakka - iconic Australian work wear that is now available in Europe and the US. We can strongly recommend it!
Oh, things are progressing faster than it seems. ❤ that you share it with us all!
Our pleasure!
What a privilege to watch such an interesting and amazing restoration. Listening to you talk bout it is proof that fate chose exactly the right tow people to be the guardians of this treasure.
Spell check let me down. Sorry.
We've been wondering how this is all coming together. Thanks for sharing the behind the scenes info. It's such a beautiful restoration. We've also been wondering what the intent is when the restoration is complete. Will it be a private residence, museum or can visitors stay in the rooms like a bed and breakfast?
Hello to everyone working on or in this fabulous chateau. I’ve watch your videos for years now and I have to say it is one of my favorites. I love the history of it and watching the restoration of it. Someday I’d love to be able to see her in her glory.
Thanks for your message. We're thrilled you're following our journey. We'd love to be able to welcome you to Purnon during one of our Open Days.
As a billiard enthusiast, I would like to see the billiard table restored. In the video it looks like the table also has an unusual aspect ratio today. Nowadays all tables, no matter what size or discipline, are in a 1:2 aspect ratio, but sometimes the camera is deceptive. It would also be great to be able to follow the restoration process. Good luck with the table. 🍀
Well done you guys!
Thank you!
So enjoy your restoration! Well done
Thank you!
My favorite Chateau channel! 🩵
Wonderful! We're thrilled!
Thank you, so intriguing to learn about how things were back in time.
Amazing!!!
Thank you!
I've been waiting for the first part of this video for months, thanks for this, it answers many questions. Would love to see more detail about the process.
Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you're following our journey. We look forward to sharing more of our progress.
Thank you for sharing another wonderful video ,much love from our home to your home 🫶🫶
Another beautiful video to start my week off right! Thank you🙏🏻
Thank you! We're thrilled our adventure is part of your weekly routine!
11:44 LOL the robin! 😍😄
As a Francophile who plans to live somewhere in Europe in a few years time I hope to visit Chateau de Purnon!
We'd love to welcome you during one of our Open Days each September.
Wow!!! So many "moving parts". Absolutely fascinating to see how it's done. ❤ Haha "slow and steady wins the race" 😉 eh!?
Exactly! Thanks for your message.
Absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤❤
Thank you!
Just one point, you said that: 1) the billiards's room was made for the billiards's table and, 2) the billiards's table was made for the billiards's room. I fully agree with 1), but I think that 2) is likely but not certain. It was quite usual that a guy who ordered a new chateau brought some pieces of furniture he already owned, generally from another chateau. It was fashionable to live in a "modern" house, with "modern" furniture, which means that a wealthy Louis the XVIth area individual preferred to live in a Louis the XVIth style chateau with Louis the XVIth style furniture, but those guys rarely throw away anything, and you may guess that if the Marquis Achard de la Haye had such a beautiful billiards room built in his new chateau, it means that he already practiced billiard and he might have owned a billiard table elsewhere before building Purnon. In that case the billiard table might be older than 1771.
The archives tell us that the chateau's carpenter made the billiard table for the chateau. Obviously the stone masons etc crafted the billiard room. So, no, the billiard table was not brought to the chateau.
I wonder how many workers were on site when purmon was built.....where did they live....where did they eat ....especially in winter.....
J’adore le gars qui arrive 1 fois par mois avec son café et qui donne des ordres aux mecs qui sont sur le terrain.
Love it
Is there an episode where you go through the process of determining who your restoration architect would be? Seems like a daunting task to find the right person for the project.
No, not a specific video as such. We interviewed a couple. After meeting Monsieur Didier who was recommended to us by a friend who has occupied senior roles in French heritage protection, we knew immediately that we had found the person to guide us on this journey. We were thrilled he agreed to take on this mission.
What, if any, building codes are being used for these historical buildings? I understand the code for electricity and plumbing will be of modern current codes. However, when it comes to the actual structures would it be the historical engineers judgement call? And if so, does the government approve such practices for these historical buildings? I'm just extremely curious because here in the states every government organizations has it's hand out waiting to be buttered for projects like this.
French for Snooker is "Les Snookaux."
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Where is the whole entire top of the billiard table?? Do you only have the base frame?? Seems like most of it is missing.
where did all the field stone that come ......it must have been quite a manufacturing process and dangerous to make all that lime mortar
Someone may have already asked you this but how did you find the artisans that that are doing the restoration. Is this a coveted job?
Greetings from the Gong, NSW. Q? Why are you squaring off and reducing size of arch entrances in moat?
They are being restored exactly how they were and how we found them. Although the faces of the vaults give the impression that they were designed to be open, they were always closed off with these doors to protect the things stored inside. Thanks for your message.
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Would you have bought Purnon without the government grant assistance?
We met with the French Government Heritage authorities prior to signing the final contracts at Purnon. Whilst no figures were discussed, they assured us that they would walk by our side during the restoration process - a promise they have kept. Without this assurance, it is unlikely that we would have purchased Purnon. Without their support, we could not afford a restoration of this scale and quality.
So is that how funding is done. From the government?
It's shared - our funds (which now comes from our fund-raising) and some French Government support for which we are very grateful.
So who owns the chateau you or France.
Do you have an agreement how it is passed on ?
We are the legal owners... but, does one ever really 'own' a piece of national heritage? We feel that we are the custodians of this wonderful place and we know that in years to come future generations will have to continue the work here.
Comment est-ce possible ? Le coût doit être exorbitant.
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Is the French government helping to fund your project?
Yes, we are generally supported by the French Government.
Nothing completed to see.