What were we thinking?
2024 ж. 10 Мам.
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How did it come to be that we made a life changing decision to buy a crumbling 18th century French château?
~ Contents ~
0:00 Château imagery
0:30 Introduction to Château de Purnon
1:20 “La clé du Paradis” (The key to Paradise)
1:32 Meet Tim
1:52 Meet Felicity
2:20 Love at first sight
3:54 Purnon’s architectural style
4:50 Life at the Château
6:14 The project
9:55 An exciting announcement from us!
11:00 The domain
12:56 What were we thinking buying a château
15:10 The search for the perfect château
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I just subscribed. A suggestion to better hear what you're saying is to eliminate the loud, distracting background music, especially when speaking inside with the echo in the high ceilings rooms . Looking forward to seeing your journey! Greetings from my Disneyland neighborhood here in Southern California!
I’m thinking the Echo comes from there’s no drapes hung yet in the windows when they get them hung then it will stop 🥰
Yes I agree!!!!but I'm super glad I came across this blog!
Stunning chateau lovely new owners please loose the music and echo perhaps a more sensitive microphone I'm subscribing from Hawaii aloha
Please speak slower so we can better understand your Aussie accents.
Love the challenge you've accepted! We will be watching.
Lovely to see two Australians in the Chateau mix. Looking forward to seeing the restoration of this grand and breathtaking chateau. Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
thank you so much!
What a beautiful amazing chateau well done!
You are pretty passionate restores and do a great job🥂
Love the seat you are both sitting on, by the looks this chair came with the sale of the property and you have revived it. Would be awesome to show us please the furniture that came with the property please. Love from a kiwi in NZ who is looking forward to following you, a dream I wished I could have done. Any rich single 66 plus yr old men out there lol xo
@Zartelle Rose I just subscribed! I agree on the gentlemen of a certain age interested in the Chateau life, please.
Beautiful and courageous people, vive l'Australie ! I like your style, you learn and speak french, you work to know our strange laws about listed buildings and you are saving one of our best magnificent monuments. Grand merci à vous et bravo !
I just stumbled on this video. What an enormous undertaking! I wish you the very best. From Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺
Beautiful chateaux.looking forward to renovations.background music distracting
I think i am going to love the vlogging of Chateau De Purnon coming back to life over time.
I am so glad I came across your vlog, I cant wait to take this journey with you and see everything as it unfolds x
We've also just found you on KZhead and we are fellow Aussies from Sydney. Looking forward to watching what we've missed and then journey with you. Good on you doing what alot of us would have liked to have done when we were younger. I do agree though, that the background music is distracting while you are talking.
Fellow Aussie here. 🇦🇺 I'm looking forward to going on the journey with you from afar. It's been a long standing dream of mine also. Just a quick question, did either of you speak French before buying the Chateau?
This project is immensely exciting and I look forward to the restoration. Thank you for taking the time to restore a gem of our collective history, and breathe life back into it again. Sending my love and admiration from Canada!
From one Melbournian to another I will enjoy watching your renovations, very exciting.
Can't wait to see and hear more of this historic place...
Wow, at last I have some Australians to follow along with on a chateau restoration. What a wonderfully articulate and interesting introduction can not wait to see lots more on your channel. Thanks for taking us on the journey.
I look forward to your progress with bringing this gorgeous property back to glory. (I agree with a previous comment about the background music. Although, I could hear you fine)
I agree however that person may have a slight hearing problem. I could easily hear what they said🌺
Oh My I cant tell you how excited I was listening to your life's journey I am Australian and came from Melbourne which was my birth home . I have watched a couple of your videos but was in awe of hearing that you are an Aussie .I have watched hundreds of chateau restorations and thrilled to see Aussies making France your home . I saw the chateau before you bought a few years ago .What an adventure what a thrilling experience for you both I wish you the best for your futures such a lovely young couple. I will be waiting in anticipation for your videos .
I think he's very reserved privately - he was a minister in Australia until 2013
Lovely. Such a special place. Easy to see why you fell in love. Looking forward to seeing the rooms, the history and all your little discoveries.
Yes more videos of discoveries and more room tours. What a gorgeous chateau. Greetings from 🇨🇦
Fantastic intro. Can’t wait to see more of your adventures.
Good luck with your project...Proud two see such a lovely couple sharing their love of the chateaux.
What an adventure you are embarking on. Thank you for sharing with us. From Brisbane Australia.
Hello fellow Melbournians :D Your video came up in my feed as I love watching chateau restorations and I'm so glad it did. What a glorious building!! And the grounds are stunning too! That tree-lined strip is beautiful - so much potential. Looking forward to seeing how things progress in the weeks and months ahead :)
I have been following y’all on Instagram and here on KZhead. This particular video is quite well done with your process in choosing Purnon and your plans for it. It is a beautiful property and I look forward to watching the progress of restoration. ❤️😊
Where is Per o located?
Pernon is located in what part of France?
@@barbaralose8133 they are a little over 20 miles northwest of Poitiers, France. In the Poitou/Charentes region.
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and wishing you luck, patience and enjoyment of your beautiful chateau as you begin your journey ! From Myrtle Beach SC💙
I'm an architect and historic preservationist and your story about Purnon is exciting. I bought an 18th century townhouse in the south of France and will be relocating from the US early in 2023. I'm excited to follow your adventure. Cheers-
Hello from Brisbane. What an adventure - love it. I find it interesting that you have to follow such strict guidelines with regard to restoration even though the French government aren't prepared ( can't afford) to restore these fabulous historical buildings !!!!
l' état Français est toujours prêt à défendre des architectures en péril, monuments historiques, et finance 60% des travaux, et d' autres associations aident aussi. donc le gouvernement est toujours prêt ! et maintenant , il existe le " Loto du patrimoine " dont le château de Purnon vas bénéficier de 300 000 euros je crois...!
OMG! What an adventure. A fellow Melbournian, I just happened upon this episode on You Tube. I am so excited for you and can’t wait to see your journey. What a stunning property! SUBSCRIBED, with the bell ticked, and can’t wait to see more.
Just discovered your channel. I’m completely speechless by the beauty of your chateau. So excited to tag along on your amazing journey.
Dear Tim and Felicity, in the politest way could I suggest maybe toning down the back ground music please. Really interested in what you have to say but the music is a bit over powering and distracting from what youre saying. Love the project and the chateau is beautiful. Can totally see what you see in it. Best wishes for continued success with the project.
Well done you! Great to see some Aussies doing a beautiful job of preserving an incredible Chateau. Looking forward to seeing more progress in time Cheering from PERTH WA.
Wow Aussies to boot. France is lucky to have you to restore its wonderful history.
Finding it hard to understand with the loud music. Wonderful project, only a NON French person would take this one and thank god for them !
Love to see these old historic buildings being saved, to many of them have been left to rot or been torn down sadly. Can't wait to see more videos on what you guys are doing. keep up the good work and most of all enjoy it :-)
Exciting! 💕
Thank you for taking the time to make such a lovely video.💖😊💖
LOVELY vlog! I'm really looking forward to following your chateau journey!
Thanks for bringing us into your adventure!
Will be waiting for your next video! What a gorgeous place your château is!
I will subscribe. I’m excited to be on this journey with you two!
I just subscribed! I’m very excited to follow you as you restore this magnificent, magical French chateau! I’m so excited for your next video.
Thank you and congratulations on the purchase. I look forward to the adventure!
Looking forward to seeing your story and progress evolve.
This is a wonderful video!! I really enjoyed your sharing about yourselves and how you came to the chateau. I'm looking forward to binge watching your other videos so I can catch up! Love from Vermont
Wishing you both the very best with this exciting adventure you have begun! 👏👏👏👏👏
Beautiful!
Just subscribed, how exciting! Watching with interest as an Aussie who works on historic buildings I have a personal appreciation of what you are doing and it's so great to see Australian's reviving such wonderful treasures even though we grew up with much more recent historic architectural vernacular, we perhaps bring a fresh fervour to these treasures of European design history.
Such a beautiful place! Looking forward d to seeing all your adventures in restoration!
Glad to have found you guys! I will enjoy hearing more about your journey with Purnon.
I think this is one of the most beautiful chateau and grounds I have ever seen! Can't wait to see it slowly and steadily restored.
bonjour de France regarde le château de " Vaux le vicomte " !!!!! et ses jardins......
What a beautiful chateau . I’m so excited to watch all your restoration work . Congratulations to you both x
I am so looking forward to watching what unfolds here.
Congratulations on your beautiful Chateau, looking forward to all the progress videos that you will share with us. Watching from South Africa.
Your journey will be soo interesting to follow. Looking forward to it! I would love to hear more about the how you envision the interiors to look like and also your plans for the gardens.
Can't wait to see more. Absolutely beautiful. Please share all your treasure
Looking forward to watching your adventure. 🙏🇨🇦
Congratulations. What an amazing piece of architecture. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Can’t wait to follow some fellow Aussies on your exciting journey, best wishes to you both, Yvonne from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia x
What an extraordinary journey you are both on. I too, have just by chance come across your vlog…l knew when those first words were spoken that you were both Aussies…like me! One of the most magnificent Chateaus I’ve seen on here! I have now found another two charming people to follow. Congratulations, well done.. looking forward to more. Greetings from Lake Macquarie N.S.W. Australia.
Hello from Florida, USA. It’s absolutely gorgeous and amazing. Can’t wait to see your progress 💕
Fabulous. I'm excited for you.
Big projects ahead for sure.
Ah, you are living many of our dreams so thanks for taking us along.
I also cant wait with much anticipation to see you restore such a beautiful Chateau thank you for these first video love them and you both thank you for taking us on your new journey until the next one cheers new friends 🍷🍷🍷💐💐💐❤️❤️🥰🇨🇦
Fascinating background on you and your chateau!! Looking forward to more!! So grateful to see such a beautiful chateau being brought back to life!! Love from Southern California 💗
I just found your channel and subscribed I love Chateau renovations. I'm subscribed to about nine different shows. Cannot wait for this adventure! Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖
Excited to be a subscriber and go along on your journey. The chateau is so beautiful and with the more love you give her the more beautiful she will become. Congratulations on your up coming wedding, I was feeling the love between you. It is what this world needs more of. All the very best in your endeavors and may God bless.💖🏰💖
What an amazing project. Sending strength for the tough days!!!
I have found your channel by pure chance & I am already hooked 😍 . You have a new subscriber. Can't wait for the following episodes. Best regards Arsen 🎩
Whatever else; you were thinking about a dream! Well done, looking forward to this, regards from Susan at Hobart.
After labouring hard to support the destitute, while holding up the traditions of old to point and comma, he moved his very own holding to the other end of the world. While only supported by a modest annual stipend, his urge to make good for all that harm the ancestors of the lowest classes (les sans-dents in french) have inflicted upon the most noble beings of France and their abodes has finally led him to Purnon. It is here where his final and most noble tasks await him, make amends while fullfilling every humans basic right to live in splendor. I love them Aussies 🤣
I look forward to riding along on your journey of life owning a Chateau. The best of luck to you both
Wow I've just found this chanel looking forward to watch all your adventures can't wait for the next one good luck take care from joyce Dumfries Scotland
Greetings From Massachusetts! Your Chateau is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your adventures! 🥰 Donna
Admire your energy and courage to take on such a huge project. can't wait to see that beautiful roof, new facade! Greeting from Northern California!
Just a wonderful chateau. Loving your plans for the place. Just amazing 👌👌
I am so exited you are doing videos, I hope you will do a Chateau tour video soon.
Yay great to find some ossies on here I’m subscribing right now. Goodonyu
Love this.
Bonjour du Québec, 🇨🇦. Quel joyau ce château! Bonne chance avec votre projet. Je suivrai les étapes!
Fantastic intro. Hello from South Africa looking forward to watching your channel. Your chateau is beautiful.
What a beautiful chateau, what an adventure to be on
Now look, I have worked in Aussie and I know you are tough! Really tough. Little Aussie Battlers right? I am looking forward to following your travails and cheering you on. Good luck and chin up
So glad to have found you! Ex-Sydney resident of 16 years and then spent 25 years in North Dordogne/Charente area. Wow, what a massive project and well done to get so many people for the Patrimoine weekend. Bonne continuation !
What an incredible chateau! Looking forward to all of your success! One thought, possibly number your videos so new viewers can have a jumping off point. Again, thank you for sharing your journey!
I'm so excited to find your channel! What a fabulous place. I'm really excited you will actually keep the stable a stable. Every single other chateau restoration channel I watch renovates that space onto something else! Yay for you. I can't wait to see more details of the outbuildings, details that show the historical way of life, and details of your projects restoring this beauty! Thank you for saving this piece of history!
What a beauty, well chosen! Best of luck with your projects. All you are missing is a Capability Brown lake in front of the Grand Alley.
What FUN! You two are SO FORTUNATE...what an ADVENTURE! Good luck & GOD BLESS ❤️🙏
Excellent introduction , good luck from 🇬🇧
What a fantastic property! I am excited to see the journey as you bring it back to life.
thanks for joining us!
Yay a new chateau channel. This is going to be amazing to follow. Your videos will just get better and more intimate with Rode lapel mics and music not competing with dialog. Love the tours and history!
And learning to look into the camera lens!
What a lovely chateau!! Just subscribed and shared. I can’t wait to see your wedding day in the chapel. Looking forward to see more of your chateau restorations.
Thank you so much!!
Just found you. Thankyou for sharing. Enjoy everything you do for this old tumbledown barn of a home.
My first viewing, I have subscribed and will follow you.
So exciting for you both, lovely couple and a dream come true, most people can only dream of doing this, much praise to you from England
thank you for your lovely message
What a delightful couple you two are! Loved the history, it was amazing! Surely the previous owners are delighted to turn their historic jewel over, into your capable hands. Subscribed.
I very much enjoyed learning of your journey to the chateau.
3/29/2022. Hello your channel came across my feed today. I am so excited to be able to follow your journey. I will be " binging" to catch up. Sending love and prayers from Eden, North Carolina USA
That was amazingly interesting, I sure hope (but doubt) that they are helping out with the costs of restoring this damsel in distress, But just like the National Trust in the UK I won't be holding my breath, It is incredible that these places are the highest grade of listing, but it has been allowed to fall down for the past 20 years
Hope you stay true to your goal--renovating the chateau
The best to you both on yo new adventure. Your home is gorgeous
Thank you so much!