Digging for a Secret Tunnel: What We Found

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For the past six years, we have been told by many people that there is a long lost tunnel behind the Chateau. Big enough for two adults to stand up in side by side, and that there is a long buried staircase and entrance to access it. We don't know what its purpose was and why it was hidden, but today we set out to try and discover its location.

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That cannot be the entrance, since two men cannot stand side by side. Good job getting the digger and going from the other side instead. Love your humor, Michael. Billy's yard is going to be a mess, but I bet he is chomping at the bit to find it as much as you are. So glad you are back, Michael. 🧡

lindabryant
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I love Michael’s positivity and can-do attitude! Nothing is impossible for him. It’s refreshing! 👏🏻

tothemoon
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While this is exciting to see, PLEASE be careful when it comes to tunnels. Especially ancient ones! You have no idea if it is on the brink of collapse or not. Please be safe, Michael!

PNWGardener
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The Phil Harding impersonation of digging a hole in a well is spot on. Thanks Michael. Cheers

morgansidhe
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With you Michael, it’s always an adventure!👏🏻sometimes 🥳and sometimes🫣So fun!

lisareichelt
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Tunneling adventures continue ! Interesting for the content to add to the Chateau's history. Some Chateaus had underground tunnels to move people safely to and from or supplies to and from. Important to survival and could mean Marie Antoinette, King Louis, etc types may have lived longer due to these. Wine cellers often extended from the main building to protect from the weather outside. COOL!

kathleenkostiuk-huguenin
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To make the digging easier, you might want to use a shop-vacuum with a dirt-trap. You would basically be vacuuming the loose soil away and the dirt-trap can be up on the ground and easy to empty out the spoils. I dug out an old well at my grand-parents house like this. It worked like a charm and saved my back.
Keep doing what you do. I love watching your content. It reminds me of the times as a little boy.
Can't wait to see what you do for hydropower with the lake.

jacquesschrobiltgen
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I absolutely LOVE Michael’s humour in this video!! I am suffering from PTSD and depression and watching this helps me more than anything so thank you so so much xx

LSR-cz
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I'm sitting on a bench, in a bike park, in Tucson, Az. It is about eighty degrees...fixed bike tube, enjoying the warmth of the five o clock bench..it holds the accumulated days sunshine...cheering on my phone cam...and happy to be part of your day...

charleswalker
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"and there's just 3 days to do it" Your Time Team impersonation was brilliant!

robintatina
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Great Phil impression! You should definitely sieve through all the earth spoils, not just to get the bits of glass out but just in case there are any little treasures or bits of interesting history of the Chateau.

sarahyates
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Micheal a delight to watch you digging love your sense of humour it keeps me smiling. 😊 good luck 😅

pamelkamah
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It’s terrific that there’s always mysterious tunnels, secret doors, wells, etc around chateaus it really adds to the Magic of it all. Look forward to your discovery Michael.

charmees
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Archeology and Architecture!! Can't be much better except for the addition of chateau de la Basmaignee and her grounds illuminated by the setting sun!!! Brings a little gasp of sheer joy and a huge sigh in response to breathtaking beauty!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 TY Basmaignee ❤❤❤

chrisdouglass
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What fun is it owning a Chateau if you can't find a secret tunnel! How exciting - thanks for taking us along Michael, can't wait to see where this goes!

ginaroberts
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Love it! The dogs looked envious of you digging down there. Be careful though - - your eyes becoming more sensitive to the sun is a sure sign that you could be slowly turning into a badger. 🦡 🥰

GoldenLady
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In addition to concerns about the tunnel collapsing, you should be checking the atmosphere to make sure that it's safe to breathe.

cremebrulee
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That looks like a puisard, I have one in my back garden in Normandie, it's like a sink hole for draining off excess water, they're pretty common when you live in the country side and you're not hooked up to a sewage system. So mine captures water from the gutters, the grease tank (bac à graisse) and the septic tank drain off, yours looks redundant as it's been cut off by the wall. The square opening in the round lid is also a givaway, it's called a "regard" literally a" look", so you can keep an eye on the water levels in there. Usualy apuisard is not a well, in a puisard the used waters will drain away into the soil to be filtered, whereas a well taps into fresh water from the water table.

amandafischer
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Michael your smile is infectious, it is wonderful to see you enjoying yourself.

erinwilson
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Michael I’m so happy you’re filming, I love your sense of humor as well, keep them coming. 😊❤

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