Abandoned 1700s Fairytale Castle ~ Owners Left Everything Behind!

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A centuries-old castle, forgotten for decades, awaits our exploration on the outskirts of France. Today, we uncover the remnants of a desolate 1700s fairytale castle, once the magnificent home of the Chantille family.
This Château, once a beacon of grandeur, now stands frozen in time. As we step through its gates, we are transported into a world of faded elegance and haunting beauty. Despite our extensive research, the Chantille family's story remains largely a mystery. They were influential and prominent, but their fortunes mysteriously vanished, leaving their legacy to crumble into abandonment.
Inside, the castle's preservation is surprisingly striking. The master bedroom boasts a majestic red canopy bed. In the dining room, a long oak table stretches across the space, surrounded by high-backed chairs. The living room houses a grand piano, waiting for a concert that will never play again.
Each room offers a snapshot of the past—from the library filled with leather-bound books to the parlor adorned with antique furniture. This castle, though desolate, is a time capsule, preserving the essence of an era long gone.
Join us as we delve into the fascinating past of this castle, where every corner reveals a story waiting to be uncovered.
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0:00 Story
2:20 Basement
6:25 Entrance Hall
9:20 Wine Celler
11:35 Staircase
14:10 Dining room
24:50 Living room
34:15 Billiards room
39:15 Master Bedroom
43:10 More Bedrooms & Hallways
47:05 Child's Bedroom
49:35 Upstairs Rooms
50:40 Storage
54:35 Attic

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

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[cristinaconsolandi]

The man in the picture is Victor Charreton a famous French painter, his name was written on the bottom if the first picture you showed. He was born in 1864 and married Emly Chatin in 1893, you showed her funeral picture in the wardrobe. The group picture you found in the corridor looks to me that it was taken the day of the marriage . He died in 1936 at the age of 72. Thank you for this amazing journey!

[saiyamoru]

Seeing these properties left behind to decay absolutely kills me because I'd give a limb to live in such an environment or pass such on to my children. I wish there was more of a conservation effort to restore/preserve these houses and all the history they contain.

[CBKInnerCircle]

The fact that the grass around the castle seems well taken cared off that seems like an indication that it is not completely abandoned. Maybe no lived in but someone is still taking care of the ground around the castle

[picklemetimbers]

You would think France would want to restore this and make it a museum. Don't let something like this fall to rubble. The world does not build like this anymore. Preserve history!

[mariacanto]

The craftsmanship and woodwork of this chateau are amazing, one can notice the carpenters of the time
had pride in their work, how sad it is slowly decaying! Thank you Lesley and Danny for a very enjoyable explore!
You always strive to bring us the best, ❤

[damama]

Sad all these beautiful places are left to fall apart. What wonderful archecture

[japponica]

The ropes near the fireplace, when pulled, would ring a bell for the servants' attention.

[oscarmartin]

to add some more information about Victor Charreton, the man in the first picture, he was trained in law in Paris, France, and was a practicing attorney until 1902 when he became a full- time artist travelling through North Africa and the French countryside. Of the impressionist school, he was noted for his winter atmospheric paintings and became professor at the Academie Julian in Paris from 1919 to 1925. He died in Clermont-Ferrand, France 26 November 1936. How the whimsy of Fate and Fortune affect us all. Great video chronicle of this architectural gem of its day. Take care one and all.

[CjbrkBrooks]

Judging by the salt lamp in the bedroom, the chairlift, and the Denver Sheepskin coat, that place was inhabited as recently as the 1990s, maybe even a little later. The last rooms seem to be more updated than the rest of the home, and they may have spent most of their time in that part of the castle. And a computer monitor….from the 1980s or 1990s!

[lindahouck]

I am 64 and my aunt is 86. We watch all of your videos faithfully and enjoy every single one. We also love that you are respectful of the treasures left behind. We appreciate the time and effort you take for these videos and will check out your merchandise as well. We are concerned about you being around the black mold without a mask, however, at the same time, it would cover up your beautiful face!😮 but especially be careful with the black mold in the basements. We appreciate you and if you ever come back to North carolina again you have a free place to stay!

[screwthecabal]

I don't understand how this place and others like it are not claimed by anyone. That's just wrong.

[s]

What a lovely place. I could not help myself, and would start cleaning and arranging things back to order. I hope it is saved.

[trixbox]

I watch these videos with tears in my eyes - as if I have walked the halls once - as if I have been there and lived it in it's original glory and splendor - and am now so heart broken to see what has become of what was once - my wonderful home. I can hear the conversations and see the gatherings - smell the smoke. I am just being a dork with these statements - but - this stuff pulls on my heart strings like nothing else ever has.

[mmariemarkel]

If only the walls could talk. What an amazing place. It seems unthinkable to me to leave so many wonderful antiques. It also seems curious that no one has tried to preserve this place. Great job guys. Thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤

[Justhere]

A young woman from a nearby village gets lost in the forest and stumbles upon this isolated castle surrounded by the woods. It becomes dark and cold and although a bit scarred, she goes to the castle door and knocks. By the outside the castle looks abandoned but she takes a chance because she’s freezing. The door opens up by itself and startles her but the cold is too much and she hears the howling of wolves nearby that prompts her into the castle doorway. She calls out to anyone in the castle to let them know she’s just needs shelter for the night. No one answers but a dim light is glowing down the hallway. She follows the light and it becomes brighter with heat warming her frozen body. As she enters the room she sees a fireplace a blaze with a cushion chair nearby. She goes and takes a seat in the chair to warm herself up and notices by the chair an end table with hot tea steaming out of a porcelain pot. She thought to herself who put this here and was someone expecting me? She poured herself some tea in the little teacup. As she drank some tea she heard some whispering among the shadows. She called out who is there and the whispering stopped. In the shadows two eyes were watching but he dared not to let her see him. He had waited so long, so many years. Maybe she is the one, the one who has finally come to break the curse🥀

[janahendrix]

Isn't it just magnificent? Wouldn't you just love to wonder around it like they are? What a dreamy thought.❤ Thanks again guys for a great tour.

[carriebuckles]

The painting on the ceiling...if done like our old "palaces"...the painting was done on canvas then glued to the ceiling.

[coreyshaw]

I can't believe no one has purchased that beautiful castle and fixed it up. It can definitely be saved yet. You show so many absolutely beautiful places with so much history. It's sad to see them falling apart.

[onourpath]

I love what a great team you both make -- each contributing whatever knowledge you have. These videos are like a tiny pocket of peace and beauty for me and others, I'm sure. Lesley and Danny, you're both so lovely, and you treat these places with such respect. Thank you!

[dangooch]

I especially love the obscure corners and tucked away places that have not been touched for decades at least. The things in attics that were old already way back then are most intriguing! I really appreciate the respect you show to these unclaimed treasures.