We Risked Our Life Savings On An Abandoned Convent

A look back over the past 7 months of our journey restoring a 250 year old building in France.

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[o.a-b]

As a French person, I hereby grant you honorary French citizenship and the status of Knight of Honor's Legion for services rendered to France's cultural patrimony. You are one of us now, these are our values. You have given blood, sweat and tears for France's history and it's preservation. I hope that your efforts are forever rewarded by every French, whether government or member of our public. Respect.

[patriciaoneill]

I'm 71 years old. I have been renovating a small bathroom for 11 years. Yes that's what I said. I have bought every tool trying to brake down the concrete walls. The have wire mesh attached to them. THANKS TO YOU GUYS I SAW I HAD THE WRONG TOOLS. I went shopping today and took down more wall in 15 minutes then I use to take down in a full day. Love your videos. KNOW that you are helping others in the projects.
UPDATE. IT'S DONE. Thanks for all the comments positive and feedback on how I must be an airhead to take 11 years on a bathroom. Just an old lady doing it herself.UPDATE: IT'S FINISHED AND I LOVE IT. ALL BY MYSELF.

[BruceBoschek]

It is so comforting to see that someone has outdone us in this respect. My wife and I bought a 4-story, 25 room abbey in the centre of Germany when I was already in my 60s. It was nearly a ruins and we have spent the better part of almost 20 years rebuilding and restoring it. Aside from roof work and replacing 47 windows we have done almost all of the work ourselves. My wife is a pastry artist and I am a retired cell biologist, so we had much to learn. We have been living in the building throughout this work and are finally to the point where we can begin to relax and enjoy it. I just discovered your channel and am thrilled to be able to witness your Herculean efforts on a building or buildings much larger than ours. Thanks for sharing your amazing efforts.

[Sonnymonster]

The absolute gems you come across when you go down the YouTube rabbit hole❤️❤️❤️

[deniseblackman]

Unbelievable what you have done in seven months and you didn’t even include all the work you’ve done in the offices. So proud of you and your family for bringing this beautiful building back to life!

[Reqqles]

Damn, seeing the cupboards getting removed only to reveal that beautiful massive fireplace they were hiding nearly brought a tear to my eye. Fantastic work and thank you for sharing.

[gailmueller]

Thank you for taking care of this glorious convent. She is beautiful!

[ferelith-NZ]

To you all who have put the time, effort and finances to preserving old buildings - thank you.
My approximately 95 year old family home was sold recently and while it was not in great shape, with work, it would have lasted. It withstood earthquakes, cyclones, on particular Bola in 1988 & Gabrielle this year, floods and my family.
But it was demolished. To drive past & see it in ruins was awful.

[annelord]

Before I came to live permanently in France, over 20 years ago, I worked with nuns from the same order. The worked specifically with end of life. They were lovely. It didn't matter who you might be they looked after you with love and compassion. You are looking after this abandoned convent with the same love and compassion. Keep it up, you're all doing a great job.

[valentinbuchard]

As a French people who live near this place I congrats you for this beautiful project! You gave a new life to this abandoned place and that’s very good for our country 😉.
Well done and congratulations 👏 😊

[lovelysoul]

Imagine tending these gardens without our common tools! So much respect for groundskeepers of past.

[justicevarsho]

The Sisters would be so pleased with what you have done to the outside. I was in a convent when I was verry young in Idaho. The grounds and buildings are well kept. There were so many young people there in the 60's we could manage all the groundwork and cleaning of the huge building, now almost everything is hired to be kept up. The community have been lucky to have had generous donors to keep it up.

[quidditchmum]

This is such an emotional video. I hope if any of the former occupants still survive, someone will show them this video .

[KatMer]

The buildings themselves never looked all that run down to me. Tons of overgrown weeds & flora, but nothing compromising the structures. Well done all that you & your team have accomplished so far. I have not been able to find a video where you installed all of those cobblestones.

[NA-rhiy]

Has a french guy i cannot thanks you enough for taking care of this old one... Great job.

[chrisjamesies]

The structure looked like it was in fantastic shape when you guys started. Great buy, great project can't wait to see it all happen.

[IreneSonni]

Seeing it all again as a whole, instead of on daily vlogs, puts it into perspective. It’s a huge project with so much potential, and it’s such a joy to watch it unfold❤

[glenyshillary]

Pethericks on Sunday? You're spoiling us. I'm loving everything you're doing, and hope you and Ryan are feeling better today. Xx

[golds]

Anyone who can shovel that quickly- deserves not only the home, but a gold medal 🥇 as well🎉. Congratulations 🎊

[MaryJordon]

Old is gold! Obviously the nuns did take care of the place and required a good clean up and restoration! And very good to see young people like you restoring it!