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That one was a lot of work! It had some really nice features, but I see why it wasn't for you. Happy Chateau Hunting!

I think seeing this chateau was a good lesson for you. It was good that you kept open minds and explored something that wasn’t exactly right on paper. It had plenty of great qualities, but in the end you learned that those features that entice you really are more important than things like square footage or hectares of land. You’ve worked hard for this and are following a dream. Have a good look during your journey, and be realistic, but follow that dream. Find the place that makes your heart skip. Fixing up an old place is hard slogging. If you are not in love with it, it will become a chore instead of a pleasure. Good luck!

What a spectacular wedding venue this would be, I hope someone rescues it and soon🙏🙏🙏

Yes I loved the simatory of the Chateau and the staircase, but I didn't feel to have a soul. Love your wine rack behind you. Enjoying seeing all the ones you visited. Xxx

I must say that I am thoroughly enjoying your vlogs! The two of you have given a very insightful tour of each of the chateau you’ve shown so far. You both present yourselves very well on video and I am a little jealous of how clear and concise your scripting has been especially since your tours don’t seem scripted at all but flow very well. My wife and i have dreamed of owning a chateau in central or southwestern France for years and love learning from your experience. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful adventure with us!

Lovely property- thanks for showing it to us all and again, love the details you both point out and the floorplans.

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing the juicy details and floor plans 😊. Looking forward to seeing more 👍🏻

I love symmetry too! The staircases and some floors were wonderful. I hope someone buys it and fixes it. Looks like it could soon be past that point. Thanks for taking us along with you. Very enjoyable.

A very eclectic interior. Some really good points and some pretty bad ones. I usually ignore colour schemes and decorations as being minor annoyances that can be rectified with paint and furniture. Room sizes and structural damage however are serious problems. The staircases were really nice as you said and it was remarkable that so much land remained with the property. Very bizarre that the pool was so far away!

Bonjour, love the tour

Agree with you about that library fireplace, just not attracted to it myself. I loved those front gates and those staircases.

Hi Patrick and Stuart. Thanks for the tour. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so everyone sees something different. You are correct about the pool, it is totally unusable. Not that it is so far away from the Chateau. It would be a delightful walk or drive in an electric cart. But I am sure when the pool was constructed, none of the mature trees were there. You cannot maintain a pool or large fountain near mature trees. I unfortunately found that out when I had my 7 meter round fountain installed next to a large flowering tree. It was a constant battle cleaning out the leaves and flowers on a daily basis. So I cut the tree down. But with this chateau, you would need a team of lumberjacks, so better to fill it in and build another in the wide-open spaces. From the old postcards, you can see that the driveway around the chateau was compacted, but now it is mainly grass which is holding the water and causing the dampness in the cave. The ceiling plaster falling does not bother me too much. These spaces are usually filled with sand for installation. When it gets wet, they become so heavy that partial collapse is the only option. I would highly doubt that the main beams are rotted. They are usually as firm as steel. But of course, the question remains, why did it get wet. If it was from a broken window, again an easy fix. From a roof, well that becomes extremely costly and judging from that stable, the roofs on this property are suspect. Colors, paint and fireplaces are easily changed. Roofs, heating and plumbing are the major concerns. This Chateau, at over $735 is a bit pricey considering the repairs that must be done. Roanne would have been a convenience but you have to be happy with what you are buying first. Keep looking and good luck in your search .

A lot of bad taste in this house that could be very lovely. Always surprised the home owners don’t clean lots of items away to help sell it. Love seeing the château’s . ❤

Looking at the Chateau s u looked at the one u brought was the best choice , much more homely too .

I Love The Floors staircaseThankyou💕

Maybe a money pit but the stairs were amazing! and I am absolutely sure that you need a folly! Good thing you did not take me Chateau shopping with you.

I'm really enjoying the history of the area you are in ...original photos.. And describing the grounds where everything is ..absolutely outstanding

Boys, loved this tour ❤ but glad you didn't go for it. Love how you take us to all the different chateaus XXX Thankyou, see you both soon XXX

It seems like any chateau is going to be a demanding mistress so you had better start out in love. You do realize that in the end you are going to fall in love, throw your wish list out the window, and end up with something completely different from what you planned? It always seems to work like that! Out there somewhere is a chateau that has plans for YOU! Many years ago I dated a guy whose mantra was "small house, big barn". Sounds like you are looking for the chateau equivalent, with a smaller main house and more outbuildings. Loved your presentation, as always.

Nice wine rack! 😍 This chateau is a no-no. I agree: Stick to XVII and XVIII centuries. Smaller is best. All chatelians end up mooving out of the chateaus. Love what you are doing with your channel. Good luck. Please keep posting.

Nothing is harder than house hunting!

All I could think of as you took us throughout the chateau was the Money Pit. Unfortunately, when roofs leak, there tends to be much more water damage than is visible. And if the basement was damp, it should like French drains will need to be installed. It may take a while for you to find what you are looking for but you will know whe. You see it. It was another great video. Thanks.

Very good bones but your eyes and voices didn't reflect this is the place for you two. Thank you for sharing. You will find the one that is waiting for you.

Another great vlog. I love seeing these chateaux and hearing your likes and dislikes, potential, ect.

Speaking of imposing… That wine collection! I hope you boys got to drinking, do tell😝😂

Yes,definitely more rural...but that stone staircase was a stunner!..

Hi Stuart and Patrick, Would you please consider mentioning the price of these chateaux that you are featuring? I don't blame you for passing on this one. The interiors were ghastly! Thank you once again for providing us with another window into France's history. 👍😍👍😍👍

Very interesting tour. I'm learning lots following along with you.

Interesting chateau! I think it was wise to look at one a little out of your comfort zone to help confirm what is "right." I think this one would need billionaire to do anything with it! Thanks for sharing!

Just found your channel, I find your vlog style very clear, informative and enjoyable, good luck with your search.

Gorgeous, despite some of the design choices. Would have cost a fortune to restore and you may never have finished. I would have also taken a pass. Can’t wait to see where you land.

Another beautiful chateau but looks like way too much work to restore! I’m enjoying this journey with you both 😊

Very much enjoying your vlogs!! Thank you.

Looks an interesting chateau this one guys x

Great info

Hi there gentlemen!! Really enjoy your channel and journey. Agree with your tastes and preference for 17th or 18thC property. I am excited to see how things evolve for you both in the future and look forward to your next episode! Cheers from miami :)

Really interesting, appreciate your honest opinion and response.

Wow. Could be a beautiful property but I see an enormous amount of work and possible hidden "surprises" with that leaking roof. Or nightmares. Also, if I remember correctly, in previous chateau vlogs I seem to remember one of the owners mentioning they are limited as to the amount of bedrooms they can actually use for a business, i.e. bed and breakfast or hotel style accommodation. It seems they were/are only allowed to use 5 of their bedrooms. Sorry. Don't remember their grand total. Enjoy your adventure and thank you for taking us along.

Loved both of the staircases and those back stair tiles where absolutely gorgeous. It just amazes me that even with people living in these beautiful buildings they are allowed to deteriorate so much! Its so sad. It does have a nice profile, but as odd as I sound, it lacked the magic. When the magic is present you will both enhance it...

A friend of mine told me something that made very good sense. Unless you are filthy rich, never own a house that you and one other person cannot easily clean top to bottom in a weekend. I prefer a small chateau, more a folly size villa type.

I'm of two minds about the mid/late 19th century chateau. I'm ambivalent about the aspirational but sometimes heavy interpretation of the ancien regime that occurred with the advance of the industrial revolution and the new fortunes being created. On the other hand I think they're more easily decorated as you're not wed to a certain period. Much of that house reminded me of the giant flats I lived in San Francisco in the early eighties. Anyhoo, you're search continues. Thanks for posting and thank you for including us in your journey.

I agree with your assessment. But a wonderful property!

Very interesting guys. All I could think about when you were walking us around, was what a money pit. I mean obviously, some renovations are going to be required with a chateau. But to think that they were living with a propped-up roof inside the house!! I think there are some renovations that are worth staying away from and anything to do with replacing a lot of water damage and rotten beams has got to be first on the list. Money suckers that they are!! Gorgeous chateau though, but I can understand why you walked away, I would have too.

The problem with this castle is mostly the lack of love. Which correlates with the eh let's say, 'variety' of interior ( some of it from the 1980's) and the lack of maintenance. It's like someone had the interest, but not the funds or any idea what to do.

Hello Stuart and Patrick. I just heard about your channel

On a scale of 1 - 10, The Imposing Chateau was a 3. Thru out the video, I kept thinking Y'all were just being too kind with your review! That was a nightmare! Next! lol

Hey Patrick and Stuart. I’m loving your channel. I’ve been following many over the last 18 months as it’s something I’m seriously considering doing myself! France is where I wished to move too if coming to Australia (where I was originally born) was a step too far for my young family 18 years ago. I love the detail you go into. Cannot wait for every new post. Keep it going as I’m with you on this journey 💕

See you all later. Hope everyone is well XXX

It will take a large infusion of funds and effort to complete restoration work! Profound damage over many years from a failed roof tiles,will have caused wet rot ( mould) in the walls .

Enjoyed your pro's and con's.... on the whole I agreed. Subscribed to see what else you come up with.

Nothing wrong with 19th century chateaux per se. Not keen on this one, but some nice features. I prefer classical ones to gothic. Condition is key. Manageable size too. There is enough maintenance involved without buying something that is collapsing.

Patrick, I had to laugh at your color comments. I agree…no goldenrod-ever, no red-really red-ever! This chateau, while interesting misses the mark for me. The building clearly has a lot of water infiltration. The odd characteristics seem to not know what century they want to live in. It just feels like the rooms don’t relate well to each other in styling. The barn & out buildings are much more interesting! Yes to courtyards!!

Two beautiful staircases. An imposing amount of expensive restoration work required. I found it difficult to look beyond some of the decor. 😵‍💫

this Chateau has a bit of an identity crisis... some beautiful features, but i agree, so much work and may things would need to be removed to make it more cohesive. i hope someone chooses to save it, and either they find the different styles quirky or they pull them out... i just hope they are saved so others can use them in their restorations! I wish I had the money to restore a Chateau... looking at doing a historic home stateside with my husband... on a much smaller scale of course!

Excellent tour again! This is SO fun! Call me crazy, but there was so much about this chateau that I liked that I would maybe reserve it for later consideration? The floorplan is good, the staircases, flooring and moldings very nice, the park setting and grounds are so wonderful. Strange that they built the pools and folly so far away, but they could be fantastic when redone with maybe a meandering path way with beautiful trees and plantings taking you there. Thank you for sharing another adventure! Can’t wait until the next one! 🥰

The best feature was the land size. 24 hectares is on the larger size of parcels and an amount you would most likely find in the country and not next to a town. I'm with you, I wasn't feeling it on this one. Sad the neglect the property has sustained. Onward.

Some of the decor was a bit out there. I like the secondary staircase and floor. There were some fireplaces I liked and some I didn’t. Basement needs work. Front gate was very nice. The barn/ garage was quite good. There would be potential for Gites. A lot of work needed at the property all round. The pool and pool house is far from the Chateau?

Great chateau. Found it on the map. The whole property has a nice wall around it. Too many rooms is not that bad... But I understand its not the style you are looking for. Is still listed for sale. Did you find the price acceptable (737.000$)?

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Beautiful outside, God awful inside! Patrick you were not impressed! 😆

New subscriber and l'm enjoying your journey:)

It ain’t happening for me.

It’s just so sad to see how owners let these beautiful buildings get into this state :(

Money pits. But fun to look at

Dit chateau is ingericht door iemand die maar wat aan rommelde. Wat een armzalig bij elkaar geraapt zooitje van stijlen en kleuren. Als je kiest voor een oud gebouw dan neem ik aan dat je restaureert zoals het behoort te zijn.Dus geen roze plafonds.

Not majestic enough. You want land and tree lined driveway..

Lovely Chateau but it wasn’t talking to me either.

This Château had an overwhelming amount of restorative work to be done. The style is not grand and so jimmy rigged. The colors, wallpaper , fireplaces with ? Inhave been kind

If a chateau from the 19th century can be in such awful shape, what are the odds that you will find one from the 17th century in reasonable shape? Perhaps it is more feasible to entirely gut a derelict structure and completely rebuild?

It is all about the roof. Is it watertight? If not, what will it cost to replace it?

I don't think this is for you .I just feel it somehow .

I'm curious about the price of these chateaus. Is there any reason why we can't know?

Doggie. In the photo of the entry. Did you take these photos?

Patrick I agree the fireplace is awful. I loved the semetry but not for you.

you have a ghost in this picture !

No one who ever lived there had good taste! 👅 The park and buildings were nice but the interior, even fireplaces = yuck. So sad.

I can see why they are trying to sell the place looks like they are as poor as a church mouse, I know I'm a bitch