Abandoned 1700s Fairy Tale Castle ~ Owner Died in a Car Crash!

This journey will be straight out of the "fairy tale", something like you have never seen before! In the distance on an Immaculate meadow emerges a glooming French castle, its appearance is straight out of a movie! Build in the year 1726 by the influential and powerful Neveu family, a family that yielded their influence over this region of France and in the process became extremely wealthy. Their castle makes a statement and shows the strength of this family over generations, the last owner of this place used to be the aristocratic Joan, he continued on the path of his ancestors and lived a life of glamour and wealth. Mister Joan had 6 children and a loving wife, for many decades, the family lived together inside this castle and in the process created countless memories that are still there to this day! Besides being a great businessman, he also loved to hunt and collect rare and classic cars, this tragically also caused his death, because on the 23t of September in 2013 Mister Joan was involved in a car accident and was killed instantly. His children had moved out by now and abandoned the castle causing it to slowly deteriorate over the years until the state it is in right now, almost unsavable… 

Let us take you on a walkthrough of this masterpiece and show you what has been left of this everlasting beauty! 

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Filmed by Martin & Lesley
Edited by ES Forgotten (Danny) @ES.Forgotten

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[survivaldoggy]

I feel a deep sadness while watching these abandoned videos. Just imagining how many people were born in, lived in, and died in these amazing castles.
So much history fading away, memories that will be consumed by time.

[shelleyphilcox]

Many years ago, here in the UK, there was a manor house that was sold off, subdivided by a developer that did some remedial work and central services put in and then subdivided into apartment sections which were sold seperately. Each purchaser was then responsible for restoring their apartment. It was an amazing project with a lot of very, very hard work over years, but the result saved the building and created beautiful homes.

[bensmobilevideo]

I have found if i drink two glasses of wine then watch your videos, I actually weep tears over the discarded and neglected beauty of the buildings. Thank you for sharing.😢

[cantwealljussgetalong]

Fun fact: the "Roman man" at 51:00 is actually a statue of Diana, goddess of the hunt 😉it's possible that at one time this property may have been merely the family's "hunting lodge" with their primary residence elsewhere. Love seeing inside these places, thank you!

[ramona_rami]

No abandoned place is more beatiful and more interesting to explore than an abandoned castle! This castle is just gorgeous, all its rooms displaying so many priceless artifacts and exquisite works of art ! So sad to realize its beauty and value may never be restored! You look like a perfect gentleman in this outfit, Lesley and it's been a pleasure to watch this great exploration!

[Releasethekrakken]

It is so sad to see how a tragic accident can bring down an entire dynasty. Every room has memories that are just frozen in time.

[junehitchcock]

Such a beautiful Castle in a most romantic setting. I feel such a sadness to see this family home abandoned, unloved. Wish someone with the funds can purchased and restore it to its former glory.

[yinyin]

Wow! That's amazing. Ancient building castle, yes it's very beautiful 👏🏼 full of unique ornaments & legendary art 😍 I really like this vlog

[jonimarchese]

It still blows my mind that families leave so many things behind. I understand that managing a Chateau is very costly, it does appear that the family could not afford the upkeep even when they were living there too much decay for being abandoned in 2008, but why they don't sell off the furniture or donate it with the clothing, then take family photos and other personal items before leaving. and at least try to sell the Chateau before it gets to the point that it can't be restored. Great video Lesley, PLEASE wear a mask, that black mold might cause harm later in life, you breath in way too much of it, also a lot of those old Chateaus have asbestos as well. Great video, Love from NY,

[spinstercatlady]

If I'm not mistaken, the room you said was for food storage may originally have been a still/apothecary room where herbs were dried and remedies were compounded and put together. They were usually located near the kitchens on the lowest floor where it tended to stay darker and cool. Amazing place!

[kieribama]

This place is absolutely stunning. It's so sad to see it fall into decay like this. A place as this should be glorious and well cared for. It's so sad that the children of the owner didn't even bother to do anything with this castle as it could be used for so many things.

[joannecordelia]

There are many people like you that do the same thing. I like watching you ! ❤ Some people make jokes, sometimes inappropriate, do things they shouldn’t do like pretending it’s their place, rocking in chairs, laying in beds, manhandling stuff. Kidding around in the mirrors like they’re all that. I would respect the home as if the owners were standing in front of you, which they may be! 😉 There are spirits that still roam these places. Believe it or not ! When you do touch, you are very careful and respectful. Thank you !

[isabelfrattoni]

The park; the architecture ; the furniture ; the little details ; the light and the shadows...
Everything is SO PERFECT !

[martyfischer]

Being a United States citizen of French descent I am delighted to have found your YouTube posts. Thank you for doing the type of exploration in France that I enjoy doing in the U S. I know the despair you feel in discovering something so beautiful being deliberately abused and neglected.
I wish you safe travels and many surprising and exciting adventures ahead. God bless you and your traveling companion.

[tsinav]

Watching old houses, castles and ruins makes me feel that spirits are just there lurking inside the place. We truly can't take anything when we die. We just have to enjoy life to the fullest and be present in the moment. Make beautiful memories! Nice video. 😊

[barbkeil-burton]

Hi Lesley, this is from 6 months back, now March 2, 2023) in France!!
You are the Best Tour Guide to explain Every Detail you know & the person`s that have been in these Abandoned Castles, Palaces, Mansions & even Houses!!
What a shame that out of 6 Children No One comes back to Get the Stuff or Sell It!!
Too Bad the No One Tries To Restore It, Like a Museum, or the People of France!!
I Loved the Grand Ceilings, the Chandeliers, the Portraits, Pictures, "Sleigh Beds" never saw these, but Love them & other
Wood Bed Frames, the Wood Carved Dressers, Wardrobes!! Plus the Wall Mural & the French Glass Doors that show the Staircase!!
Love All the Decorative Glass Plates on the Wall & all the Beautiful China!!
Love that some rooms are in Good Condition, while the other rooms with furniture are Decaying!!
Love the Antler Lamp & Antler by the stairway, that holds a Hunting Horn & Cow Horns or could be Bull Horns!
Love the Paris Clock!! Now the Brown Bathtub, Sink & Toilet...the color brown was from 1970 in America!
As for the Pall Mall Cigarettes Pack with that Emblem on the Front, They Still Sell Them in Red & Green for Menthol in America, 2023!!
Wow you say 1 Euro is $2.50 in dollars, thank you for that info., ! Wow going to the Tower & seeing many Servant Rooms!!
Thanks So Much Lesley for Sharing Another Abandoned Castle!!
Take care & stay safe, Love You, from Central Illinois America😘🥰😎💯❤

[samueltheprideofafrikarobi]

Yeah, I think you're absolutely right. For the castle to have only been abandoned for 8 years, there's FAR too much decay for it to have been recent. Even taking to account that it's literally sitting on water. The place was very likely falling into ruin while still occupied, with the last owners likely unable to fully keep up with the expense of maintaining the grounds.

It's a shame that you weren't able to get any footage of the grounds, that bell tower(?) to the front of the castle, and that building to the side that looked like stables. That would have been interesting to see.

[nuclearchris]

Why doesn’t the government of France restore these and rent out rooms to tourists or turn them into museums. These castles are masterpieces

[shereeweber]

I'm a strong believer in reincarnation. I truly believe you lived in those times the way you appreciate every detail. It touches your heart. It can be felt just by listening to you* Please carry on!!*

[becomingauthors]

At 11:37 in the video is what appears to be a 'built in' corner shelf. (with small statues) I was told that these nooks are notched out in the past to accommodate furniture and coffin moving around the staircases. Before there were funeral homes, they had 'wake' rooms where the deceased would be honored for a few days before burial. Once the business of funeral homes came about, 'wake' rooms were renamed 'living rooms' to accommodate the living. Historical places like this are fascinating, thank you for your informative adventures and taking all of your viewers with you! Cheers~