ABANDONED Mansion Hidden In The Woods ~ Family Disappeared

Just on the edge of a small village in Eastern France, lies a mysterious secret within the woods…

A forgotten mansion, perfectly hidden, has been sitting abandoned for over 30 years. No one seems to know the story of who lived here, what happened to the family that caused them to leave, and why all their things are still inside.. like a memorial to the lives that once possessed them.

Like so many places I’ve explored, It’s rumored throughout the village to be haunted… After all, it’s no less a mystical experience to walk throughout a forgotten home that’s been standing since the 1600’s… perhaps its sacredness can’t be explained… but only felt.

Despite the superstition surrounding this place, I set out to film this As beautiful mansion with the intention of piecing together some sort of story and maybe even finding clues as to why it was abandoned so long ago.

So come with me on this exploration… and let’s explore this place together in hopes of answering some of the questions surrounding this mysterious mansion.

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[amypotts]

Appreciate the slow scanning of items and your attention to the detail of the place. Thank you.

[st.francis-homestead]

The woven thing you found in the last room is a duster for carpets and beds. You use it to bang dust out of carpets and beds.

[sophieboucher]

Hi, I agree with Amy. The woven thing is to beat the dust and dirt from carpets and linens. Also, the letter in French you found in one of the rooms talks about quotes for renovation or construction services, choice of materials like various types of stone and marble, and prices for each. The writer tells the reader to get back to him to finalize the order.

[marinaalexandro]

Amazing place! For those curious, I asked a friend who knows Japanese. My screen shots to him were poor quality but he thinks those red wooden signs say something along the lines of ‘there is blue mountain water where you can see dancing wind’ . I tried looking it up with no luck to what that means. According to him it could be a prayer for good fortune. 😄

[MrCluniensis]

Great video, but one sugestion. Always check the periodicals (newspapers, magazines) you find for the dates on them. Same goes for the old books on the shelves, most of them have the year of publishing in one of a few fist pages.

[shaggymeme]

I love the afternoon sun trickling in through the windows. such a peaceful vibe.

[twistedjypsee]

I'm always so relaxed when watching your videos. Love how you narrate.

[jenniferstarkweather]

I just love how you take moments to pause over each room so we can see them better. LOVE your videos!

[maevependragon]

France is so beautiful. The style of the homes is just my favorite. A haunted French mansion sounds like goals to me! 🖤

[carolinesexplosion]

Of all the explorers of abandoned buildings I've seen, it is your videos which are the best. The filming, the music and your voice everything. The only thing I'd ask is for you to check the dates of magazines, inside the book covers and letters whilst showing us. Otherwise thank you so much for sharing your adventures, I love it!

[tjclarke]

The first letter is very difficult to read, although I am fluent in French. The cursive writing gets a little messy at times, but it looks as though it was written Saturday June 29, '96 (I am guessing 1996), and from what I can gather, it is a letter addressing someone leaving the man it is addressed to, and stating something about various things that will be left to him, like horses, and there is some mention of leaving him to be the judge or something. Like I say, it is hard to make out the words. i am not sure if this is a "dear john" letter, or what, but I doubt it would be from any governing body or legal firm, since it is clearly hand written. As I say, I have a very difficult time making out the hand writing, but from the parts I can extract from it, it doesn't really seem like a friendly letter. There's a bit of a "I can no longer do this anymore like when we first met", and "I will leave you <this and that> so long as you can maintain the cost". Forgive me if I am wrong, but it's a tricky one to read without actually having it in my hand to see closer.

[ulysses]

Hi Jeremy! Just want to let you know that you and Leslie with Bros of Decay are my favorite! You show and express your cares about the abandoned places you show. You're not just showing property for your personal purpose of exploring but also add your personal comments that makes it so interesting!
God bless you both and hope you get to continue your exploration and be safe!

[MissPresley]

Wow, I love how the creepy sound of the old piano, somehow perfectly matches the feel, of the dusty old and forgotten mansion.

[marciaramos]

I am Brazilian and live in Brazil. I felt so sorry that, in my country, we don’t preserve anything( although our history comes from the 16 th century, besides the history of the original people who lived here( indians) … but, unfortunately, I have to say that never in a million years, this old and expensive furniture, will be still in there. My respect to the French people, and guys like you, who treat this treasure with all the respect that it deserve. Hugs from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!

[barbaravashon]

Hi Jeremy, I’ve been watching your videos for a few weeks and I wanted to let you know that I’ve totally been hooked! Not only do I enjoy the homes you’ve portrayed on your channel but the way you’ve narrated your explorations is almost poetic (literally) and even to the music that accompanies your videos! I find myself immersed with every “experience!” I’m living vicariously through you! 😊

[ronda]

Omg this is the most incredible place I've ever seen!!! That furniture is absolutely mind blowing!! I couldn't quit saying " WOW " all the way to the end...wow...imma have to watch it again...just unbelievable...great explore thnku ....

[garysimkins]

Hi Jeremy, the object that looks like a tennis racket is actually a rug beater. Rugs were hung over a line of rope, and this tool was used to dislodge dirt and dust from the area rugs. cheers.

[texanheart]

Cool explore as always its a shame these lovely homes become abandoned.

[pworthyart]

I love your narration style. Great video! Thank you so much!

[sgayle]

Great work, Jeremy !
You said, "The bed and the cabinet look like they're made of 'Black Mahogany' ".
I feel like you meant to say 'Black Walnut', since I've worked with woods/ lumber for 5 decades, and have never heard of Black Mahogany..
But, even with 'Black Walnut', you can still see the grain, which we could not see any of there in the bed or cabinet.
I'd say the wood that was used was either African Blackwood or Ebony Wood or Lignum Vitae.
My guess is that the bed and cabinet are made of Ebony Wood.
Currently, African Blackwood is only used for making musical instruments, but back in the 1600s, 1700s, or 1800s, it's possible that it was used for beds and cabinets like this.
I'm not being nit-picky with you, Jeremy. You are absolutely BRILLIANT with all this work your do.
I'm SO thankful for YOU ! !♥💐🌎