The Reality of Buying a French Chateau | Abandoned Chateau Renovation

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Join us, Daphne and Ian, as we embark on our new chateau renovation projects! This week, we made a different kind of video to answer a few questions we have received from viewers about chateau renovations. By using the combined understanding and experience of our chateau renovation, and that of several other chateau owners we know, we believe this video can give some insight for anyone who is interested in chateau renovating. If you have more questions, then please let us know in the comment section. Be sure to tune in next weekend for a special weekly upload with Francis, our family, and a little Christmas festivities in Paris!

Our "beau chateau" (The 500-year-old, Chateau De Lesigny), is located near Paris, France. Most of the structures around the chateau domain need a full restoration, so we are investing everything we have into making the property thrive! We are learning more about french culture and developing new skills along the way!

As a French/American UC Berkeley graduate in Agriculture (Daphne), and a U.S. Air Force Tactical Response Force Veteran/ Kinesiologist (Ian), we share a love for challenges and adventure. We have a long road ahead of us and we are excited to share the experience with you!

You can support our renovation projects by joining our Patreon Community, where you can also gain access to exclusive videos and behind the scene access with Daphne and Ian! All patron funding is used to renovate this historical French Chateau. Every patron is paramount to our chateau renovations and we thank you all tremendously!

Produced by Daphne and Ian
Videography & Editing by Ian

All music tracks used in this video are licensed by Artlist:

[jaimeflowersashley]

Ian is the Keanu of the chateau channels, love watching y’all!

[greenb]

The chateau was lucky to have had your grandfather and now the two of you as it’s custodians. A life long passion full of work. Thank you for sharing with all of us. ❤

[ellaaltman]

Thank you for your honest and genuine assessment of the realities of buying a French Chateau. This will hopefully save anyone who is lost in just the romanticism of owning a French Chateau and instead will approach it with, yes a passionate heart, but also a clear head. Be proud of the work you are doing at this amazingly beautiful Chateau! A bientot!🎄

[Lisa-spif]

Honestly, you guys are far and away the best Château channel there is… You’re both so humble and authentic and even though I’ve just only watched two minutes and 26 seconds of this one, I know I’m going to learn a lot. Thank you thank you, thank you, and a very, very merry Christmas to you both!❤

[maggiewear]

I’m not a big commenter on YouTube, but I just need to say… your music and cinematography are stellar! I feel like I’m watching a professionally produced movie short every week. It’s amazing! Thank you for sharing with us all.

[sophiaisabelle]

We appreciate the amount of dedication and commitment you guys have on this channel. God bless you all.

[citizeness]

It's a joy to watch you both investing your youthful energy in restoring your lovely chateau and garden. It will truly be your life's work and you will constantly be working on one project or another, but you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to preserve history and the beauty of the gracious past. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
(From Cleveland, Ohio, USA)

[OllieRamone]

The work the two of you have done so far is very incredible and full of wonder. This is by far the most down to earth chateau channel on YouTube and the most interesting chateau of the many on YouTube.

[deb.m.]

Excellent video and glad you did it. A big undertaking and not suitable for everyone. For those who do - WOW. Hope France and other countries introduce exemptions and support restoration works. Chateaus need to be protected.

[loud_hailer]

Your videos always leave me feeling like im at the very beginning of an incredible adventure, I don't know how to explain it. 
Its a joy to watch your videos and cant wait to be years into this time period for the Chateau.

[cynthialambert]

Very sage advice. People get all starry-eyed about owning a chateau and have no idea what they are taking on. You guys are doing such a great job there. I wish you continued success.

[kellyhawes]

I think the most wonderful thing about you owning the chateau is the legacy your grandfather created that lives on in you. He choose well to leave it to an amazing couple that would continue to breathe life into his vision ❤

[windsofthewest]

The amount of work and money to maintain these huge estates is incredible. I wish more people could afford to do this!

[nativetexson]

Thanks for your candor. I recently purchased an 18th century maison de maitre in the south of France. I agree with everything you discussed. I have just obtained approval from the mairie, the local historic commission, and the monument historique for the restoration of several features on the exterior that were removed or destroyed. I'm very excited about relocating from the US and beginning a new chapter. Keep up the beautiful work you guys are doing. Cheers-

[judiscallan]

You have an incredible chateau and I'm proud to be a part of its renovation. Judi

[yomogami]

wow
the sheer guts to take on this project by both your grandfather and you & ian is amazing daphne
i wish you well in your plans going into the future [and lots of good fortune]
i can't wait to see your family visit and going to paris for christmas next week

[jennmable]

It’s amazing what you guys have done. Keep up the good work.

[janeblandford]

Thank you for this very informative really enjoy watching all that you do and can't get over just how much you have got done in such a short time. Thank you for letting us come along on your journey! Cheers!!

[HabitualButtonPusher]

Hard work, vision and perseverance make dreams come true. Thank you for sharing your dreams with us.

[nancyjohnson]

I absolutely adore you both and your Beau Chateau! I could listen to you for hours and still want more. You are just lovely!