Millions Left Behind in This Abandoned Medieval Castle!

Millions Left Behind in This Abandoned Medieval Castle!

In the quiet hills of France, an old
fortress sleeps behind its own shadow. Its walls have stood for more than
7 centuries… and now they stand alone. Inside, time has not moved. Few places of this age remain so complete. Fewer are still left to fall silent
without anyone to care for them. So, for this exploration, I didn’t just visit. I spent the night inside
one of its old bedrooms… to begin this story exactly where
the last chapter ended. Wow! Hello and good morning! Waking up from this incredible room. Oh! It was a quite rough night. It was challenging to get inside of here… climbing a huge fortified wall. But, we made it… and you might understand
I can definitely use a nice cup of coffee. But, maybe there’s something else
that’s going to help me even better. A nice tour of this incredible castle. So, without further ado, guys, let’s go! The castle we’re exploring today
is more than 700 years old. In the early 1300s, its first noble
residents fortified this hilltop… unaware of how long their creation
would outlive them. Through medieval conflicts, shifting dynasties
and centuries of family inheritance… the structure only grew stronger. What remains now is a rare survivor. And although, the place
stands abandoned now… its history hasn’t gone anywhere. So, guys, I’m wearing my dust scarf. I changed my pants
from sleeping mode to exploring mode. I’m wearing gloves. And let’s just start this tour… in the main hallway. And it already becomes very evident that… these people were clearly
passionate hunters… back in the days. It’s a very historic… structure for sure. I love the intricate carvings… on this bench. Incredible! And what’s always nice
about these benches, they have… a little space for storage. Oh! A monkey doll. And also, some children’s toys. There were also clearly little children
growing up here… in the past. Now, this over here
is a side entrance to the castle. You can clearly see the cobwebs. The cabinet over here
is completely mold-ridden. Covered in mold, particularly white mold. It’s actually a wardrobe. Clothes are all still inside. Wow! Umbrellas. Hats. Incredible! This place is really one for in the books… and we’re just getting started. Look at this precious… ornament over here. Already a beautiful first find. A wonderful stone fireplace. And still, vintage rusty irons over there. Wow! Look at this! Incredible… Jesus Christ. I think this property was already standing … during the times of the religious wars in France. In the late 1500s, this region
was torn apart by conflict between Catholics and Protestants. Many estates were seized, burned,
or simply didn’t survive that century. But fortified castles like this one… with thick walls, towers,
and natural defensive grounds… often became small refuges or outposts. Some were destroyed, but a few endured. And when you look at the structure here. The age of the stone, and the way
it was built to hold its ground… it becomes clear that… this property dates back
from donkey’s years ago. Another wonderful sconce over here. With some incredible woodwork again. More umbrellas over here and walking canes. All still perfectly in place. Look, this one even has… a duck head. All the hunting trophies. A massive stuffed deer head over here. The duck is coming back over here. The French word for duck is: “canard”. And that’s standing on these glasses. Whoa! Some glasses. Look at this! This heraldic crest is a reminder of the families who claimed this place long after its medieval origins. Not an official coat of arms,
but a symbol of status… carved to show their lineage
still matter within these walls. And you won’t believe what room is waiting
for us next when we open the next door. Oh! It’s another enchanting space. Oh, my gosh! Of course… I understand you, it’s very hard
to understand how a property like this… can just sit here in silence. Slowly succumbing to the fate of nature. It’s so hard to believe. When the last owner passed away… this estate slipped into a long
and tangled inheritance process. The one that can freeze
a property in France for years. High succession taxes, multiple heirs,
and strict heritage regulations… can turn even a beloved castle into a legal knot no one can cut quickly. So, the chateau waited. Not abandoned by choice… but held in limbo until its future
could be decided. Well, let’s just start over here
in this corner. All the tiny frames adorning the wall. “La Bergère des Alpes”
(The Shepherdess of the Alps) It’s about the French Alps. And we’re in the Alp region,
actually, today. That’s one thing I haven’t told you yet. I think definitely one of the past owners There are some candles, decoration… Whoa!
Look at this! It used to be a child’s
drawing of a castle… in 1960. Again, some mold spores over here. Some pencils… and some crafty items. Children’s puzzles, again. Over here, it says the name of the person that probably… made the carvings on this fireplace. Master-crafted and handmade carvings. Another family crest over there… covered in white mold again. For people thinking this place is dust-free… it’s clearly not, as you can see. Oh, wow! Look at that bird. You can tell that humidity is also
clearly doing its job over here. The chilly conditions. The place is not heated anymore. Like it was in the past
when it was a vivid home. A beautiful lamp over here. By the way, it’s very windy. As I told you, we are in the mountains… Alp region. It’s spring already, but this definitely
doesn’t feel like a spring day. It’s also quite cold today. But look at this painting over here
in the gilded frame. Wow! Some more of these little frames. Well, over here we have some storage. A lot of liquor storage. Wow… plenty of bottles. 1900, 1934. This door is actually connected
to another part. We’re about to see that later
in this exploration. Oh, look at this table. A beautiful piece again. Have a look at the details… the keys and the locks… the handles. They paid so much attention… to refining this piece of furniture. Just for your information, these are fake. It’s actually fabric. A beautiful tapestry here. Also, these plants are fake. over here they could put some nice
newspapers and magazines inside. I just love the fact that… everything is so untouched. Probably, if I lift this off… Yeah, you see, there’s a dust mark. This is a real gem, guys. And connected…
yeah, that’s right, one step going up… connected to this room… there’s a little library. Still, full of books. Also, look at the corners. You can clearly tell
this building has been vacant. And it’s not really maintained anymore… for numerous years. Plenty of books. Mostly, also some rather
more modern-looking ones. But look at this! It’s not complete… But nonetheless… Absolutely beautiful. This is what it would look like
when it was closed. And then, if you lift it out like that… And it would be such a super… fancy and also inviting way for your guests. Like: “Okay, here’s your glass, sir.” “Here’s your glass, madam”. “Have a nice drink.” And look! They definitely look like collector’s pieces. Maybe even some kind of awards
that they’ve received. And these are some more old volumes. And I think also not extremely old. Wow. And that’s just only the first two rooms
that we’ve seen right now. So, yeah, let’s continue right now. And I’m just completely left awestruck
by everything I’ve seen so far. So, I can’t wait to show it to you,
and I hope you enjoy it. This is only the beginning. Ahead are untouched bedrooms,
forgotten wings, and spaces… no one has entered in years. And later, I’ll even climb
one of the castle’s towers. So, from this hallway… we’re going to the other side right now. And actually, don’t get scared. We just met other explorers inside. I talked with them and they were keen
to appear on video, so… What’s up, guys? What a grand space this is! I think the time is right, 1:48. — It says 1:48 pm. But yeah, it’s right! It’s right, look! It’s Saturday. But yes, it is right. — Crazy. So, the date is right on that thing. — Yes, it is. Well… Also, a lot of mold over here… on this desk. You can tell again,
it’s completely covered in dust. But if we see these pictures,
we actually get a close reminder… of the life that was previously
existing in this place. In this photo, we can see the castle property
and a woman riding a horse in its garden. Over here, we can see dogs inside. And here, they are actually
hanging out in the garden. And this is the moat. And I think, yeah, this is the bridge leading towards the inner courtyard
of the castle. A wonderful grandfather clock. What a giant space, as I just mentioned. Okay, it is interesting, it looks like
they wanted to do some… restoration works here, maybe,
on the floor tiles. Beautiful carpets. And there are so many more pictures again. Oh, look! This is the side door… that I just mentioned. Probably, the woman
was the last lady to live here. And then, maybe, the man on the right… was her husband. This was once inside the castle. Imagine that! Believe it or not, guys… this fireplace is from 1515. The structure has to be older
than that year, 1515. Oh my gosh! Over 5 centuries. Over 5 centuries old. What an aged structure. What a privilege to see this… and to share it with you. Everything has remained
pristine inside here. Okay, we have cutlery. I believe… it’s no silverware given that it doesn’t say anything
that has to do with “Sterling”. Whoa! You know what’s crazy? Do you see this?
“VC”. I’m not sure if you’re able to see it
on camera. Unfortunately, the camera doesn’t always
capture all the details like I want, but… this one over here… it says: “MB”. What I assume… is that those are the initials
of the people… that used the cutlery
and these kitchen utensils… and that every family member,
every individual… had their own… set of cutlery. Very nice chairs over here. The pictures do not look extremely old. I really like this over here. So nice. Whoa! Wow! Look at all this shiny glassware. Oh my lord! Guys, I’m completely gobsmacked. Everything is untouched,
complete, intact… frozen in time. We’re heading to the next part. I’ve only not pointed out… this baby chair over here. You don’t see this often in France. There are two stone benches
next to the window. That’s often very common in Portugal. Even the door has carvings. And this leads us inside… another tiny room. The steps over here. Whoa! Actually… this right over here… is the main door… connected to the bridge. It’s beautifully portraying… hunter’s life. Okay, a strange place for a toilet. But maybe, if you have to take a quick leak… before you leave through
the front door… it might be useful. Okay, we have food over there. I want to know an expiration date. Okay. I don’t think you could see
this on camera. But what do you guys think… the expiry date of that food was? Because that tells us when
the building was last lived in. I’m going to tell you in a little bit… but leave it already in the comment section. And I’m curious if you’re all right… about your assumption. Oh, wow! What is this thing even over here? I’ve never seen that before. Crazy. Stuffed wild boar heads over here. 3 of them in total. Also, this is completely full. It’s just… unbelievable. Why would you leave this… to simply fade into oblivion? The dining room and the kitchen. Yikes! This is a very dirty fridge. There’s also an “Orangina” bottle over there. This is dirty. Look at these… vases or jugs on top. Look at this, guys. That’s the bridge leading to… the main entrance. This is the moat. Another nice fireplace over here. I really love the stonework. Whoa! Not only the vintage scale, but just… how it is all so pristine and well-organized. The plates… and the tiny cups and mugs. I’m also going to give you… a glimpse of the inner courtyard
that we’re going to explore in a bit. There’s still a well over there. We can see one part of the castle there. Well, there’s one final door over here. You’re probably curious
what is over there. As you know, we sometimes find places… that still have running electricity. This is most likely one of them. Given that you can hear
the generators running or at least, something is still
running over here. It’s so strange
why they’re not turning that off. It’s time to tell you
the answer now, but first… I’m just going to
close the door behind me. The tin over there with vegetables
said a year. And I was right with my assumption,
of between 5 and 10 years. It’s been abandoned since 2017. At the moment of filming this, it’s 2024. That means 7 years. I was right in the middle with
5 to 10 years, right? How about you? Leave it down in the comments again! We are back at our… central room again where we commenced… this exploration. Now it’s time to see what’s
behind these intriguing… doors with the glass windows. Wow, more woodwork. I really like the windows. The fact how natural light is just… falling through… this once-vibrant chateau. Tiny cobwebs between the lamp. And, of course… a French piece of furniture. This wonderful chaise longue. All the decorations are still on display. Even a rock over here. A globe over here. You probably think: “What am I hearing?” Yeah, it’s an old structure. A lot of woodwork. And it’s very loud. But these are actually… the other guys just walking here. Light falls through the arched windows
onto the old desk… and it’s easy to imagine
someone working here… warming themselves by the fireplace… and pausing to look out at the garden. The boiserie and carved woodwork
in this room immediately stand out. Every panel and beam shows the care of
someone who knew their craft. Rooms like this don’t pretend. They simply hold what time leaves behind. What a nice space. I think the fireplace… is definitely the most… wonderful feature of this room. Look at this stone over here. Wow! It’s even very shiny in the camera. These are actually… the medical records of
one of the last owners. Okay, so, we have Mrs. Marguerite. All right, this is from 2019. So, that is 5 years ago. Hmm, maybe the tin was old
and already expired. Mrs. Marguerite… Haha, and a Brother printer. It’s an older model, but I even have
a Brother printer myself at home. There are a few more doors here. This one connects to another
tiny part with a door that will lead… to the inner courtyard. The past owners clearly loved their dogs. These trophies were won during
small victories from local competitions. Most likely field trials
or hunting dog shows. And on the walls, we can still see some
of the faces of the dogs they trained. “La Dore”, wow! So, over here we have quite
some doors again. 1, 2, 3… and even 4. This one opens. By the way, I don’t really like the tiles
on the floor over here. Yet, another room. There are a lot of fireplaces
in this place. But with such… giant rooms… and also, a huge amount of rooms
in this castle… during the wintertime in the Alp region… it gets very cold. And this is also very nice. Actually, it’s like a… For example, I want to call Remon
right now: “Q-R”. So, I press R here. And look, it comes with the pages of the R… with all the addresses
and phone numbers. So, I think this was definitely an office… where they once worked… did some business. A wheelchair. Definitely signs that
Mrs. Marguerite grew older. We found… her medical records,
the last one from 2019. In that very same year,
Mrs. Marguerite passed away… at the graceful age of 96. With her gone, the castle fell silent. A lifetime was lived within these walls… almost a century… And then, everything
was simply left as it was. You feel her presence
in the smallest details. as if the house is still waiting
for her to return. Oh! There is even a vault here. And we have a barometer. This was actually from a company
from the north of France. Actually, four dials with letters… and two keys that you needed… to open this one. Another family coat of arms. This belongs to an old German
princely house. The Counts of Leiningen. Whether a family connection or simply
a piece of history someone treasured… it’s just as old as the next item we find. 1889. I told you there was this one door… where all the wine and liquor bottles were. I told you it’s blocked. And that’s this one over here.
The table is standing right in front of it. This actually leads us to
one of the castle towers. It’s a complete archive. Whoa! This could make a great man cave. Wow. Such lovely woodwork here. A complete collection. Look at this one. Amazing. Look at this, we just found the entire… shoe collection, boots… also, plenty of pumps. You can tell the wooden shelves… have completely been consumed. Whoa! This leads to a basement. Okay. I’m not going to lie… this wooden staircase,
did look sketchy, but it’s not. More wine storage. Whoa! Look at these mold-covered spiderwebs! That’s disgusting. I think this basement is going
to be pretty big, honestly. Haha, wow! Of course… you’d expect wine storage, but
there is a lot over here. Wow! Can you believe that many of these wines… are just still not consumed? I say many, but actually… the majority, nearly all of them,
haven’t been finished. But I would never in my life
drink these anymore. But… these are still in the foil… and they are actually one of my favorites from the Bordeaux region,
and they are from 1999. Then, let’s head back. This is our connection… to yet another level. Look at this grandfather clock. Oh, crazy! I really like this corner cabinet. Look how it opens. Wow! Concave doors. Very old books inside of here. 1838. Biographies. Also, look at these giant pots over here. What a place! What a place. These old frames on the walls remind us
that the story of this place didn’t just stretch across centuries. It changed hands, identities, and
destinies many times over. Now, before I show you all
its glorious bedrooms… let’s talk a bit about the history that
shaped everything you’re about to see. After its earliest known lord… the property entered a new chapter
in the mid-1400s. When another member of the line,
whom we’ll call Philibert… formally pledged allegiance
to the regional powers of the time. Through the 1500s, the family
remained tied to the land. Passing the responsibility
from generation to generation. In the early 1700s,
a daughter of the house… carried the estate into a different
noble family through marriage. A shift that reshaped who would steward
the property for generations. And by the 19th century… it passed once more. First, to a notary and later
into another family whose descendants would
remain connected to the castle deep into the modern era. In the end, the long arc of inheritance and
quiet guardianship remains unmistakable. Well, this was clearly a storage room. Oh, but you see this? There is a stairway going up. What? And it opens up. No way! Where would this lead to? Whoa, there is a lot of storage in here. I’m sure there are going to be
some really old treasures up here. 1941. This is probably from their wine. Some labels they used. Look in here. Wow! Crazy! The remains of that stuffed bird over there. A mannequin here. Whoa, what is this? “VC”. Wow! It’s from 1911. Wow. There used to be a bed here. So I think that was for… some of their servants or maids. Whoa! Very old portraits over here. Look at that. Also, this marvelous mirror. Look at this clock. In French, you refer
to such an item as a “horloge”. They are extremely valuable… and we’re going to find multiple of them. All unique pieces inside this chateau. A typewriter. But it’s locked. There are so many newspapers,
they do look really old. I’m going to try to get one out… if it’s possible. Okay, so they’re from 1960. You can tell they’re quite vintage-looking. Everything’s also in black and white. Let’s put that one back. And after carefully putting the newspapers
back the way found them… let’s see what other treasures
lie buried in this attic. We can also still see the case
of a violin over there. And it even continues over here. I have to duck down a little bit. As you can imagine… this attic is going to be a large one. I didn’t know what was up these stairs. I haven’t seen this myself yet. So, I was like: “Let’s just check it out.” Given that we are here right now,
and we found that stairway. Some really old phones over here. They are push-dial ones. Maybe they look older than they are, but… they are vintage for sure. Whoa, okay, this is very
tempting over there. That is very tempting. Whoa! No freaking way! I’m not sure if this is safe. But so far, so good. Oh, my gosh, guys! I’m about to head inside… and be on top of the castle tower. Whoa! This is insane. The entire alpine town over here
can see me on top of here. So, that’s why I’m ducking
down a little bit, but… this is incredible. What a wind today. Guys, that was a memorable moment… of my exploration career… and of this particular exploration too. Okay, we are heading back down… because we have seen the attic right now… but we have not seen the floor with all the incredible
and stunning bedrooms. So, I’m as eager as you are to see it,
and to show it to you. Let’s go there. Now, look at this massive
wooden door, guys. I’m going to give it a gentle push. And it opens up another… magical space. Wow! There is, again… such a beautifully detailed tapestry there. Another fireplace, a giant one. Another tapestry in the frame here… and more taxidermy. And we’ll enter the first bedroom… on this floor. A typical… French bed. Beautiful wallpaper is adorning the walls. You can see some signs
of leakage and humidity. Like most bedrooms in these estates… it had its own attached private bathroom. Their own private space for grooming. Having a nice bath. Because, as you can tell… there’s a bathtub over here. A toilet. Haha, the toilet paper is still hanging up here. The important religious history
behind this estate becomes evident in every inch of space. Whoa, look at all these ornaments. The little porcelainware… All the little crosses… and religious artifacts. And in a way, pieces like this tell a
larger story. They hint at a family whose faith,
and whose ties to the church ran deep. During the religious wars, that mattered. It meant protection, influence, and a place within the shifting
power of the crown. Many rural estates were
raided or destroyed. But this one stood under a
different kind of shield. The family that lived there held
positions close to the monarchy. Its members were archdeacons,
knights, and royal envoys. Their loyalty gave them shelter in an age
when loyalty often meant survival. And with the chateau set high
above the mountains… away from the hardest fighting… it escaped the fate that swept
so many others away. That’s why it’s still here today. Not just because it was built strong… but because the name behind these walls… carried weight in one of France’s
most violent centuries. I think this was one… of the latest owners. I think the man passed away first… given that the medical records from 2019… belong to Mrs. Marguerite. This is a very long video, guys. And I’ve said this before,
and I know that you don’t really mind about
the length of these videos. Since you just appreciate our style… in capturing the details… and I’m really exploring this place instead of just rushing through. I love the embroidery on this chair. Wow! This is so precious again. And look… at this old trading photograph
of one of their ancestors. It definitely looks like… a very wealthy noble woman. Still, some ties hanging. There are millions worth of possessions
in antiques, art, and valuables… inside this chateau. Look at this incredible clock again. That’s just… pure splendor. The owner again, in this photograph,
captured with his dog. And the vases too. A mirror. It’s hard to believe. A really aristocratic place… with rich history. We’ve got necklaces and rosaries in there. Little pocket bibles. This is probably also… yeah, filled with clothes. Oh! Even another necklace
over here on that shirt. Still, some old franc coins, from France. Leather gloves. A little jewelry box from the woman. Still, yes, that’s right… still jewelry inside. I think this place hasn’t been
found by burglars… at all. Let’s enter through this door. Oh, and there we are… in the infamous room where I spent the night. This was my bed. The principal bedroom. At least, if I have to judge… by the portraits. But especially, this incredible bed. Oh my Lord! This goes in the top list of most
beautiful headboards I’ve seen. One day, a prince must have slept
in this room. And yet, last night, it was me lying
beneath this old timbered ceiling. So, let me ask you… Could you picture yourself
sleeping in a place like this? It’s unbelievable. It’s really incredible. A&H Lippmann. There’s this glass chandelier. And look over here. It’s really like we’re stepping… into… a time era that’s… already gone for so long. It’s just like a lifelike museum… back to that bygone era. A marble fireplace and the chairs. It’s just a summation
of what I see right now. But it’s also a moment
that I really realize… how on earth… is this possible? Look at these things.
What are they exactly again? Were they from boots? That you could attach to the boots that like cowboys and stuff had? If you know it, then leave it down
in the comment section. Here’s the clip, probably to attach it. Wow! Look at the secretary’s desk. Over here’s a portrait…. probably from the 1700-1800s. Look behind the shutters. Birds tried to create a nest here. And over here in the castle tower… is another bathroom. For the rest in the rooms
behind the master bedroom… we find a space where the
children used to sleep under supervision. And there is also… An old-class picture over here. Time to return to the
central salon upstairs. A space that once gathered
the house together. People read here by the fire
and talked softly as the night settled in. The shelves still hold their old volumes. I love the stone inglenook fireplace. The tools are still there. The bellows. “Les merveilles de l’art Moderne”. “The Marvels of Modern Art, 1886”. Oh, wow. Check this! There are still sables on here. At least, I think they were
for fencing, actually. Unbelievable.
A spinning wheel. We finally get to see… the tapestry from up close right now. Giant keys over here. A toy piano. More stuffed birds. Over here in the corner… we have some lovely details again. You can see all the debris. And yes, another bedroom. It’s very well possible this was… for the children. A wooden fireplace. These are generally very old. We found the one from 1515 in
the huge room downstairs. A beautiful chair again. Some more ornaments. They are painted as well. I said ornaments, but… these are also paintings with these birds. Also, over here we have a tiny… private bathroom. So, slowly but surely… we’re heading into the final
corridor on this floor. Wow, look! This is a painting from the castle. That’s the bridge, the moat. The castle tower with the principal
and main entrance. That’s so beautiful! A really beautiful painting. Yet another bedroom. And honestly, you might understand
why we’re not really bothered… to have spent the night in here. Of course, a hotel is a little warmer and a little bit less dusty, but… this wasn’t a wrong place at all… if you have to pick one
abandoned place to sleep in. This clock is again so precious
inside the glass bulb. And then, let’s see what’s behind here. I think it’s just a wardrobe. Oh, it’s a walk-in closet. Okay… The final bits. Another bedroom here…
with a lot of storage. The chair is damaged over here. And behind it, a little bit hidden… there’s another wonderful portrait. A tiny room. Most likely for a child once. Every room has… beautiful antique candle holders
with golden foliage. And the French horloges. And the mirror and the fireplace. Most are made from marble. Look at the elephants. That’s so nice. Like a little holder for the books. Yeah, this was definitely a children’s room. You can tell there’s also a coloring book
over here. I just tried opening this door, it leads to
the other bedroom there. So, I told you we can only access it
from the inner courtyard… and I promised you to
also still show the inner courtyard. I kindly want to invite you to join me
to the very last part of this memorable exploration here in France. So, finally, here we are
in the inner courtyard. You can tell it’s all very overgrown,
the vegetation is very barren. There’s still a statue over there. Still, a little garden set. It’s full of pigeon droppings over here. Well, this is the door that I couldn’t open. This door I can’t open either, but
what I want to show you… I think you’ll
appreciate the efforts. This is another bedroom. And I find it strange that
this one is separate. If anybody has any ideas why that would be,
I would love to hear from you. Because I’m not sure if there’s
a practical reason underlying it, but… why would you make a bedroom here? Look at the carved work again. The garden really looks like a wasteland. This is the fortified wall on the backside. The other side is blocked by the moat. And you might think:
“Yeah, Maureno, this is not even that high.” “What’s the deal here?” Well, wait until you see the other side. Given that we didn’t finish the video in the big tower,
maybe we can finish it in the little one. So, I find my way through the vegetation
and the first thing I see is that… there’s some pots standing here. And the door to this level is just open. Another vault. For the rest, it seems that this level of
the turret is mainly clutter and storage. And speaking about the vault…
it looks quite familiar to the other one. And it is actually made by
the same manufacturer. Wow, what a stormy day! Let’s now try to see what else is left
in the other levels of the turret but nature has not made that
even a bit easier for us. And also, this door, after a bit of
pushing, just opens. Upon entering, my eyes immediately fall on
this beautiful upright piano from Paris. And that makes me think and realize that
we’ve not found a piano until now. We’ve found so many beautiful treasures,
yet not a piano. This used to be another fireplace once. Wow, another bedroom. An old typewriter sits on the ground… from the brand… Remington. The famous ones, the best ones
back in that time. A vintage radio. And parts of a very old game. I’m not sure if the final stairs are going to
be as sturdy. Oh, they are not. You can clearly tell that the final turret chamber has been strongly exposed to the elements throughout the years. There’s a moment before leaving a place like this
when the past feels closer than the dust on the floor. Because this wasn’t just a rural estate. It once belonged to a man that was trusted with
the kind of missions that could fracture kingdoms. He was sent to Scotland
during Mary Stuart’s crisis, navigating a court where
every misstep could ignite war. His diplomacy helped steady a monarchy abroad and earned his family a lasting place
beside the French crown at home. But history never moves in a straight line. Generations passed, fortune shifted, and
slowly the chateau fell quiet. And yet, this story refuses to end in silence. It’s years after our visit now, and the family has resolved
what held the estate in limbo. The succession, the taxes, and the paperwork
that often seal the fate of so many old homes. So, this ending isn’t decay, it’s return. A rare moment where history doesn’t fade,
but steps back into the light. Thanks for watching this video
all the way to the end. If you liked this video,
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to investigate a decade-old time capsule
left behind by a pianist and her family.

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Hidden in the rolling countryside of central France stands a medieval château surrounded by water — a stronghold that has watched over these lands since the early 1300s. Its towers once protected the outskirts of the town, and its bridge replaced a vanished drawbridge that had guarded the entrance for centuries.

Inside these walls, history runs deep.
This was the domain of a notorious family — a lineage of diplomats, stewards, archdeacons, and royal envoys. One of them, Philibert, climbed as high as the courts of Charles IX, served as ambassador to Mary Stuart, and played a role in the turbulent Wars of Religion that shaped France.

Yet in time, the château fell silent.

We explore rooms where generations once gathered, climb towers that have not seen footsteps in decades, and wander through salons still furnished with tapestries, portraits, and heirlooms left untouched. From the dining hall beneath its monumental fireplace to the upper floors filled with preserved bedrooms, every corner feels suspended between past and present.

Abandoned France: Millions Left Behind in This Abandoned Medieval Castle!
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 A Castle Hidden in the Landscape
00:57 Waking up Like A Prince
01:58 700 Years Of History
02:37 Start of Exploration
05:47 Wars of Religion
06:30 Side Hallway
08:06 The Grand Main Salon (1/2)
08:52 Why It Stands Silent
09:33 The Grand Main Salon (2/2)
14:26 Library Room
16:47 Coming Up
17:04 A Huge Space
23:00 The Principal Hallway
25:29 The Main Kitchen
28:22 Office & Reading Room
32:04 Passion for Dogs
32:27 More Doors to More Rooms
34:10 End of an Era
35:17 Connection to German Nobility
35:46 Hidden Archive in the Tower
36:27 Treasure of Wooden Artifacts
37:13 Wine Cellar
39:06 Magical Staircase
40:06 History of this Castle
41:30 Treasures in the Attic
45:20 Climbing the Castle Tower
47:03 Heading Back Down
47:39 Central Salon Upstairs (1/2)
48:22 The Green Bedroom (1/2)
49:37 Why This Castle Survived
50:52 The Green Bedroom (2/2)
53:50 Master Prince Bedroom
57:17 Central Salon Upstairs (2/2)
58:51 Hospitality Suite
59:57 The Final Corridor & Bedrooms
01:03:35 The Inner Courtyard
01:04:16 Another Bedroom Tucked Away
01:04:58 A Wasteland
01:05:27 Exploring the Final Turret
01:08:03 Connections to the French Crown
01:08:55 The Future of this Castle
01:09:31 Next Time on Explomo