Beautiful Abandoned Seminary in the French Countryside

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  • @paradisaea09
    @paradisaea09 Місяць тому +221

    the altar left me speechless. the way the colored glass and the paintings look so untouched after so long is unbelievable.

    • @coloneljackmustard
      @coloneljackmustard Місяць тому +11

      Imagine being a medieval knight on pilgrimage offering up prayers there in the 14th century. The chapel has an ageless feel to it.

    • @thestars386
      @thestars386 Місяць тому +3

      The Holy Spirit is protecting it.

    • @kittehgo
      @kittehgo Місяць тому +3

      When I saw the busted stain glass windows I was sure the chapel would be graffitid to hell and back. But to see it so clean and untouched was amazing..

    • @sarahcoleman5269
      @sarahcoleman5269 Місяць тому +5

      I appreciate that the French graffiti artists were like, "Nah, this place is good."
      Even if you're not religious, the sheer beauty of the place would keep me from marring the aesthetic.

    • @Gooner184
      @Gooner184 Місяць тому

      @@thestars386 lmfao

  • @WhimsicalHelvetesfönster
    @WhimsicalHelvetesfönster Місяць тому +76

    The chapel is BEAUTIFUL! This whole place is incredible!
    Also, can you imagine the courtyard in its heyday?! 😍

  • @KimberlyMcCoy-y8x
    @KimberlyMcCoy-y8x 26 днів тому +5

    The window, doorways and that chapel were beautiful! Those stained glass windows and the alter were pristine. Older architecture is so cool! Thanks for the explore gentlemen.

  • @EmeraldEyedBabyBee
    @EmeraldEyedBabyBee Місяць тому +112

    YESSSS! FINALLY YA'LL UPLOADED! I love your channel, you don't disrespect the location nor vandalize it. You always make sure the location stays hidden or document it right before it's demolished to prevent vandals from further destroying such beauty and history. YOU guys are true explorers who respect awesome locations and preserve amazing history for generations to come!
    Edit: Holy ship! Thank you all for the likes! You guys ROCK!

  • @CipherandSuit
    @CipherandSuit Місяць тому +13

    Beautiful! That courtyard made me think of The Secret Garden. No wonder you couldn't help being drawn back to it over and over while exploring. Thank you for including the part with the bee. Little touches like that are what set your videos above and beyond.

  • @belind0388
    @belind0388 Місяць тому +315

    The respect shown to the chapel with the lack of graffiti.

    • @LeahMT.
      @LeahMT. Місяць тому +29

      I was so happy there was no graffiti there.

    • @orewatowi
      @orewatowi Місяць тому +14

      I thought that was really incredible!!!

    • @coloneljackmustard
      @coloneljackmustard Місяць тому +16

      Must be protected by the Holy Spirit.

    • @aposparta
      @aposparta Місяць тому +21

      It's an unwritten graffiti law

    • @mistyfields
      @mistyfields Місяць тому +26

      There is a huge difference between graffiti artists and taggers.
      There is ethics among the first.

  • @ltmonson
    @ltmonson Місяць тому +6

    How can this be left to wither and deteriorate? What a beauty. Very sad

  • @sonjanorman6689
    @sonjanorman6689 Місяць тому +12

    You guys are the G.O.A.T of urban exploration. Been a fan since the beginning. 👍🏼

  • @DeadBaron
    @DeadBaron Місяць тому +43

    You know you're in a good region when the chapel is untouched

  • @7passionstar
    @7passionstar Місяць тому +11

    I adore you two and hope you never stop taking us with you when you explore. ❤

  • @instahawk8422
    @instahawk8422 Місяць тому +25

    I’ll save the video for bedtime and watch it then being to enjoy while it’s quiet and peaceful before going to sleep

  • @happycoati
    @happycoati Місяць тому +7

    No waaay I know this place, I was born and raised nearby!! I hope you got to visit a bunch of places in the region. We have a ton of cool urbex spots and I always dreamed of seeing you guys document them

  • @EphemeralProductions
    @EphemeralProductions Місяць тому +14

    Incredibly beautiful and breathtaking! Amazing. Thank you very much for showing it to us!

  • @davehanson7764
    @davehanson7764 Місяць тому +6

    The hand coming out of the outer chapel tower wall is something I haven't seen before, it looked so well detailed too , amazing.

  • @johnnyonthespot4375
    @johnnyonthespot4375 Місяць тому +2

    The details on this building are absolutely mind-bending because this detail is everywhere. ALL of that detail was applied by hand.
    Every single piece. The irony is that when this was being built it was just the way it was done at the time. No big deal really.
    My question ? What part of the garbage that is being built today will be looked at as amazing 100 years from now ?

  • @xochilguevara3429
    @xochilguevara3429 Місяць тому +93

    You ever thought about putting out a photography book?

    • @lindsayhartje6678
      @lindsayhartje6678 Місяць тому +12

      I'd buy that

    • @brianhogan4988
      @brianhogan4988 Місяць тому +3

      that would be awesome

    •  Місяць тому +2

      I remember they used to put out calendars with their best pictures from the past year. I might be wrong, but I recall they used to do that...

    • @ticcingalong2962
      @ticcingalong2962 Місяць тому

      I would totally buy a calendar from these guys

  • @ScottFerreira
    @ScottFerreira Місяць тому +5

    That chapel was stunning. Thank you for sharing 🙏

  • @longshot197036
    @longshot197036 Місяць тому +2

    The more and more I watch you guys, the more I appreciate how much you love the interaction of man made architecture and nature. The attention to detail you focus on with things like spider webs and vines and leaves and how they interact with these abandoned structures. It is the reason I continue to enjoy your work again and again...

  • @christopherharris6005
    @christopherharris6005 20 днів тому +1

    Awesome video as always Michael and Bryan.

  • @mybelovedchaos
    @mybelovedchaos Місяць тому +3

    IDK why I love the shots of you two filming each other filming, I just enjoy it!

  • @renevanderkraats224
    @renevanderkraats224 Місяць тому +18

    10:04 that is correct. Upper is in French, lower is in (old spelling) Dutch. I'd guess because they treated Belgian soldiers there (Belgium is bi-lingual French and Flamish (which is basically Dutch).

  • @RobRoyRoadie
    @RobRoyRoadie Місяць тому +21

    That “balcony” in the chapel is a choir loft.

  • @EphemeralProductions
    @EphemeralProductions Місяць тому +12

    That bumblebee was cute! She was very loud! :) ❤

  • @PlutoniumSlums
    @PlutoniumSlums Місяць тому +4

    Yall uploading on the weekend is always the best. Thank you for making my (and plenty of other people’s) day! 🙏

  • @DarkShaman667
    @DarkShaman667 Місяць тому +2

    Crazy how beautiful the building still is on the outside. And the chapel is breath-taking!

  • @johncrichton4341
    @johncrichton4341 Місяць тому +5

    Goodness me. What an amazing piece of audio/video immersiveness.

    • @rabellogp
      @rabellogp Місяць тому +1

      Those guys are the best

  • @thestrengthline
    @thestrengthline Місяць тому +2

    This place is incredible! The chapel, the courtyard, the staircase, everything was there! It's such a shame that it's all rotting and falling into decay. Your channel does excellent bringing to public attention some of the lesser-known masterpieces like this. Hope the right person sees this and is willing to invest in it and save it from complete destruction.

  • @kathysmith4274
    @kathysmith4274 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for your new visit. Miss seeing you two. You always show us interesting views Your narratives are calm and informative. Keep us wanting more.

  • @AbandonedSteve
    @AbandonedSteve Місяць тому +21

    Awesome video guys. One of the best on UA-cam.

  • @KrystalKBeauty
    @KrystalKBeauty Місяць тому +2

    Your videos are so comforting and relaxing. Thank you for continuing to share your adventures! ❤

  • @paulvamos7319
    @paulvamos7319 Місяць тому +2

    Yay! A video! Great day when I get to watch a new explore from Michael and Brian! 😊

  • @carlashepherd9362
    @carlashepherd9362 Місяць тому +3

    What a beautiful place! Awesome video as always! 👍❤️🤘

  • @janicecopeland9083
    @janicecopeland9083 Місяць тому +2

    So glad you guys are still producing content! Have watched you channel since 2014.

  • @brianbeilmann2992
    @brianbeilmann2992 Місяць тому +5

    Thanks!

  • @jlucasound
    @jlucasound Місяць тому

    You two are just absolute experts. No detail overlooked. Your videos are compositions that tell such a story. Stirs up emotion as we watch and listen. Thanks, Guys! 😃

  • @CowTown
    @CowTown Місяць тому +3

    As usual another stunning location!

  • @jamiewddsmith-dl9bk
    @jamiewddsmith-dl9bk Місяць тому

    Truly Beautiful. Apparently a lot of people are still looking out for this stunning piece of architecture. Your filming is impeccable. Showcases the sincerity and respect you guys have for your explorations….even if a pillar is off centered. You work with it.

  • @brandonyork7408
    @brandonyork7408 Місяць тому +1

    Yet again another fantastic explore! I miss seeing your videos! Thank you for all you do!

  • @ivanjaja1
    @ivanjaja1 Місяць тому +1

    Hey can you guys explore sea breeze? It’s an predominantly abandoned ghost town on the southern tip of New Jersey . Used to be a busy beach town but it’s now desolate with no one but 1 year round resident

  • @ashlazdanovich8396
    @ashlazdanovich8396 Місяць тому

    I love the way y’all show respect to these places when you explore them.
    I love the background told and the music used in some parts too.

  • @steviecarlstrom
    @steviecarlstrom Місяць тому +1

    Although I am not a religious person per say, as soon as you opened the door to the Chapel.....an Ethereal moment! So Beautiful! Thank you for capturing the Essence of this timeless structure! It should be transformed into a tasteful housing complex for seniors, and the Chapel should be open to the Public as a Museum.......the markings on the compartments in the basement appear to be names and dates of the deceased who were cremated there, probably at a time when burials were either to expensive, or too risky to perform.

  • @psy0rz
    @psy0rz Місяць тому +74

    Sign at 10:02 say: dont spit on the floor. (In a really old dialect)
    Edit: oh lol they already translated it. Lower part is indeed old-dutch.

    • @Visionery1
      @Visionery1 Місяць тому +1

      Or, as they say in Afrikaans, "moenie op die grond spoeg nie".

    • @psy0rz
      @psy0rz Місяць тому

      @@Visionery1 ja

    • @AR-ed3xw
      @AR-ed3xw Місяць тому

      Oh them priests did plenty of spitting, the ones that didn't swallow!

    • @dudemetslagroom8065
      @dudemetslagroom8065 Місяць тому +2

      I'm Belgian (Antwerp) and i dare say it's more akin to Flemish as opposed to Dutch in it's dialect.

    • @psy0rz
      @psy0rz Місяць тому

      @@dudemetslagroom8065amai, u heeft waarschijnlijk gelijk :)

  • @arcticxabyss
    @arcticxabyss Місяць тому +1

    it's honestly VERY impressive to see how preserved everything in the chapel looks. it's almost as if it was never abandoned in the first place!

  • @averagepokemonfan5510
    @averagepokemonfan5510 Місяць тому

    I've been watching this channel since middle school around 2016/17, Both on my school account and my personal account, Here's to more years of these awesome videos

  • @sebastiannix5033
    @sebastiannix5033 Місяць тому

    Your conversations while exploring are always the best part of your videos!
    Sophisticated, interesting and never that "Wow! Look at that! So amaaaazing..." like many other U-tubers do

  • @donjennewein511
    @donjennewein511 Місяць тому +2

    This is won of your best ! Well done guy's.

  • @jeffgardner1694
    @jeffgardner1694 Місяць тому

    Just wanted to say, God bless you both and the ones you love. Your an inspiration to be a good person.!

  • @Fabfourfan72
    @Fabfourfan72 Місяць тому +1

    I was just binge watching your old videos waiting for a new one and here it is! 🎉

  • @jlucasound
    @jlucasound Місяць тому

    The view in the courtyard is spectacular! That would be so awesome, "manicured", with comfortable lawn chairs. What a gorgeous building.

  • @bmarie216
    @bmarie216 Місяць тому +1

    Amazing building.
    You both always do a great job on all of your videos. 😀👍🏻
    Thanks for all you do.
    We appreciate you both.

  • @TheDancingunicorn
    @TheDancingunicorn Місяць тому

    I am never disappointed when you guys upload a video but this one is wow, pretty spectacular, Thankyou so much. Love from Australia

  • @mollyjosie5835
    @mollyjosie5835 Місяць тому

    I really appreciate that ya’ll don’t ruin anything when visiting these places. This girl asked me what abandoned stuff i watch and I said you guys. And she said that she liked a different channel where they destroy stuff and that’s so messed up to me. 😢

  • @gregrumble8207
    @gregrumble8207 Місяць тому

    Another high quality video. Thank you and stay safe!

  • @mjinabnit4481
    @mjinabnit4481 Місяць тому

    Was surprised by, and enjoyed the new intro! I don't know why I am such a fan. Thank you.

  • @bronwynleeper2806
    @bronwynleeper2806 Місяць тому +5

    The loft in the chapel is for the choir

  • @KathrynB621
    @KathrynB621 Місяць тому

    You guys never disappoint. I’ve been following you guys/this channel for years. I can’t believe it has been 10 years. The Renaissance Festival in the Woods was my first video watch on this channel, I’ve seen the older videos too!

  • @maurusluctum8886
    @maurusluctum8886 Місяць тому

    The intro music still gets me after all these years... I love what you guys are doing

  • @hawkdsl
    @hawkdsl Місяць тому +6

    you guys should invest in a small RC car with a cam, or small drone to go into areas too dangerous to walk in. You guys are the very best urbex channel ever. Thank you for sharing your adventurers.

  • @Andy_Dines
    @Andy_Dines Місяць тому +5

    Michael mellowing on the sketchy steps, floors, and heights - at least this time anyway :) Some of the early content looked death defying. The guy has given me vertigo on my living room couch I don't know how many times 😨

  • @redsquirrelftw
    @redsquirrelftw Місяць тому

    It's incredible how it's in decently good shape. Shows how sloped roofs really outlast flat roofs. Malls that are abandoned for like 5 years already tend to have lot of leaks and mold.

  • @yoricusrex
    @yoricusrex Місяць тому +6

    I wish I had the money and resources to preserve and maintain these beautiful places.

    • @ericbartol
      @ericbartol Місяць тому

      I agree! I would even love to just have an apartment in this complex. Such a wonderous place.

  • @weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars
    @weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars Місяць тому

    What a gorgeous explore from your superb perspective and film style ❤❤❤

  • @theirmom4723
    @theirmom4723 Місяць тому +1

    The Chapel is gorgeous. Glad to see it wasn't vandalized.

  • @SocieteRoyale
    @SocieteRoyale Місяць тому

    we used to go on a church day trip once a year to an old seminary in Upholland, here in the north of England. The seminary was same kind of layout as this with the courtyard and chapel in it. We used to have open air mass in the courtyard and a picnic afterwards, I remember exploring some of the ground floors inside the seminary and creeping up and down the stairs. The buildings at Upholland are now fully abandoned yet still stand and now has come a favourite of urban explorers, maybe one to visit if you are ever in the UK?

  • @paulmcc1991
    @paulmcc1991 Місяць тому +9

    The carvings in the basement look like they might be memorials for people who have been cremated and ashes stored behind the slab

    • @rebeccageiger9110
      @rebeccageiger9110 Місяць тому

      That's what I was thinking. Maybe they are crypts

  • @thestars386
    @thestars386 Місяць тому +2

    Very beautiful building. Way back when things were built to last.

  • @Maxdekriek
    @Maxdekriek Місяць тому +3

    And the award for best urbex content goes to........the proper people......
    I loved it as always 😉👍🫶
    Greetsz from friesland/Holland.....max....👌👍😉😁💛😎

  • @lillianjackson2709
    @lillianjackson2709 Місяць тому

    As always a great video!!! Thank you for exploring and showing off the best of the best to us.

  • @ericbartol
    @ericbartol Місяць тому

    This was a beautiful site to visit! Thank you for sharing your exploration.

  • @pepaw4431
    @pepaw4431 Місяць тому +3

    Dont you know that coueryard was just stunning in it's day

  • @gmand2307
    @gmand2307 Місяць тому

    your quality never ceases to put a smile on my face when i see you upload

  • @robynj.3083
    @robynj.3083 Місяць тому +1

    That place is beautiful!

  • @lizinwisconsin6728
    @lizinwisconsin6728 Місяць тому

    Such a beautiful place. I hope they don't destroy it. Thanks a lot guys for sharing.

  • @brianbeilmann2992
    @brianbeilmann2992 Місяць тому +1

    just starting watching is stunnin so sure like this one

  • @hi.panorama
    @hi.panorama Місяць тому

    That there are still such beautiful places in the world, which most of the world has already forgotten.... Breathtaking. As I said, Europe is coming out wonderfully for you. Feel free to come back for more.

  • @TheLukeExplores
    @TheLukeExplores Місяць тому +6

    Sweet explore 💯

  • @AstroNerdBoy
    @AstroNerdBoy Місяць тому +16

    Although I don't think this is the case, the "boxes" in the basement made me wonder if those were used for human remains of some sort (as in cremated). Regardless, great video as always.

    • @PanamaRose
      @PanamaRose Місяць тому +6

      Agree, possibly crypts? The area on the left sticking out…..what was that?

  • @blakebrown6790
    @blakebrown6790 Місяць тому +2

    Love your videos guys been watching since 2019 keep up the great vids!😊

    • @EphemeralProductions
      @EphemeralProductions Місяць тому

      Me too. Actually I think was watching BEFORE then like maybe 2017 or 2018

  • @tomgorney8868
    @tomgorney8868 Місяць тому +1

    OMG that Chapell is beautiful.

  • @LivFP
    @LivFP Місяць тому

    Wow this building has been a safe haven and refuge for so many people over many years. I wonder how long it will stand the test of time

  • @RobsNeighbor
    @RobsNeighbor Місяць тому

    Great episode! Thank you for sharing the history!

  • @MikeyFab
    @MikeyFab Місяць тому

    Brilliant video as usual guys! ♥

  • @keepcalmandfarmon5401
    @keepcalmandfarmon5401 Місяць тому

    Your best explore yet! That chapel is AWESOME!

  • @kippen64
    @kippen64 Місяць тому +15

    Fingers crossed for this property being preserved.

    • @Darxide23
      @Darxide23 Місяць тому +5

      By "foreign investors?" Fat chance.

    • @MegaPepsimax
      @MegaPepsimax Місяць тому +1

      @@Darxide23 More chance it will be knocked down and a hotel built on site

    • @jorisw_
      @jorisw_ Місяць тому +1

      @@MegaPepsimax Doesn't really work that way in France

    • @MegaPepsimax
      @MegaPepsimax Місяць тому

      @@jorisw_ thats how it would be in the UK so idk

  • @danaMccabe-dagmarK
    @danaMccabe-dagmarK Місяць тому

    New subscriber here. Love your content. You guys have an amazing eye for framing a shot…thanks for taking us along! 💕

  • @Vinceras
    @Vinceras Місяць тому

    Man....the chapel was absolutely stunning. Can't believe that they would plaster over the door to the balcony like that...what a sad sight.

  • @FantsyPants
    @FantsyPants Місяць тому

    Amazing the condition it's still in. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Beatleguy79
    @Beatleguy79 Місяць тому

    Beautiful building. I love your videos. Keep up the great work

  • @hayleystill1004
    @hayleystill1004 Місяць тому

    Another beautiful video from my very favorite explorers.

  • @Awsom47Merc
    @Awsom47Merc Місяць тому +1

    Thanks guys. Can always depend on you for a well done urbex vid. Shame the seminary isn't being saved. 👊😎👍

  • @Imagewalk
    @Imagewalk Місяць тому

    It's a shame it was abandoned like this, it should be recovered. Thanks for sharing

  • @chatnoir7923
    @chatnoir7923 Місяць тому +40

    Man, if I were 40 years younger and had a billion dollars...

    • @urbex1789
      @urbex1789 Місяць тому +2

      It was sold 5 years ago for 500k€

    • @Drakholm
      @Drakholm Місяць тому

      Yeah but restoring it would cost 10x that easy. Hell, 20x. ​@urbex1789

    • @redsquirrelftw
      @redsquirrelftw Місяць тому +2

      I always think of how awesome it would be to buy a place like this. The ongoing property taxes would be a real killer though.

    • @benjaminclingaman7551
      @benjaminclingaman7551 Місяць тому +1

      If it was a seminary school or public infrastructure there will be no taxes on it pretty much It would be what they call tax exempt. If you lived in the United States.

    • @mrgw98
      @mrgw98 Місяць тому +2

      ​@@urbex1789I think that extra money would be to fix it up, not just buy it.

  • @adamsadventurelens9640
    @adamsadventurelens9640 Місяць тому

    That was an awesome video. You can tell from the attempt at blocking the door and how clean the chapel was, work has absolutely been done on the chapel to restore it. I'd say it's highly likely that either the chapel was massively graffitied or the weather damage and rot was really bad.

  • @taylorsutherland6973
    @taylorsutherland6973 Місяць тому +1

    Would love to know how they heated this giant.
    Beautiful!

  • @TrickyChi
    @TrickyChi Місяць тому

    This was a really cool place thank you for sharing with everyone ❤

  • @supercharged.c230
    @supercharged.c230 Місяць тому

    Glad to see you guys back...

  • @MrSteffen2020
    @MrSteffen2020 Місяць тому

    Very nice video, thanks to both of you

  • @xodusxodus7544
    @xodusxodus7544 Місяць тому

    The chapel was just a wonderful design and build. I couldn't help but try to estimate the cost of putting that many windows of those various sizes and shapes in a building today. Nice tour, thanks.

  • @leon97
    @leon97 Місяць тому +2

    beautiful court yard

  • @melissawo4672
    @melissawo4672 Місяць тому +10

    Yay another video I been goin bonkers without a video I'm so glad to see one was posted I jumped immediately to video once I got the alert