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    What Happened to the Family in This ABANDONED Castle?

    What Happened to the Family in This ABANDONED Castle?



    What Happened to the Family in This ABANDONED Castle?

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    Hidden deep in France, surrounded by an overgrown forest and gardens slowly reclaimed by nature, stands an enormous abandoned castle with a history far darker than its beautiful appearance suggests. 🏰🇫🇷

    Once home to a wealthy family of French wine and spirits merchants, this magnificent château was a place of luxury, prestige, and generations of family life.

    But today, its grand rooms stand silent.

    Inside, almost everything remains. Beautiful antique furniture, fully furnished bedrooms, family portraits, personal belongings, and letters dating back more than a century.

    It’s as though the people who once called this place home simply walked away, leaving their entire world behind.

    But what happened to them?

    During this exploration, we begin uncovering the remarkable history of the family that once owned this estate. From handwritten correspondence and forgotten photographs to an unexpected document connected to President Roosevelt, every discovery brings another piece of the château’s past to light.

    Yet, how could a château that once represented so much wealth, success, and family history end up completely abandoned?

    Join me as we explore this extraordinary forgotten piece of French heritage and attempt to uncover the story behind its beautiful walls.

    Abandoned France: What Happened to the Family in This ABANDONED Castle?
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    ⏱️ CHAPTERS

    00:00 This Abandoned Castle Hides a Dark WWII Past
    00:58 A Forgotten French Castle Reclaimed by Nature
    02:10 Exploring the Enormous Castle Grounds
    04:04 Entering the Abandoned Castle
    05:01 The Mystery of 1718
    08:39 The Grand Dining Room & the Chastenet Family
    13:06 The Former Main Entrance & Grand Hallway
    15:14 The Wine Cellar & the Family Fortune
    16:43 A Breathtaking Living Room Frozen in Time
    18:13 Discovering Letters From World War I
    22:04 The Forgotten French Piano
    24:08 A Mysterious 1924 President Roosevelt Document
    28:41 Exploring the Upper Floor
    29:47 The Forgotten Office
    30:39 The Castle’s Dark WWII History
    33:29 Beautiful Bedrooms Left Untouched
    37:31 Hunting Trophies & Forgotten Family Portraits
    41:09 More Bedrooms Filled With Belongings
    44:29 The Children’s Bedroom & Dangerous Decay
    46:32 An Abandoned Luxury Bathroom
    47:23 Exploring the Castle’s Top Floor
    51:23 The Letter That Revealed a New Family Name
    54:14 A Forgotten Nursery & Childhood Memories
    55:44 An Old Chest Bearing the Family Name
    56:54 Inside the Very Last Bedroom
    58:32 A Forgotten Name Reveals a New Clue
    59:27 The Final Family Connection
    60:48 Why Was This Castle Abandoned?

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    36 Comments

    3. @ninamosha on

      "France" I always get absorbed in the explorations in the country. This place is no exception to the rule. The Sleigh beds, the tiles, the Stained glass. The countryside itself. Being a lover of antiques this place is just so interesting. Always a testimony to the fact that no matter how much wealth a person has amassed the old adage "You can't take it with you is always the case. But still I'm left wondering isn't there just one soul that cares about this place? Distant family members even? I know it's a great expense to renovate such places but why are the pictures and very beautiful antiquities still left behind? Possibly claimed by the country. At any rate as usual you always put your time and great efforts into your explorations to bring to all your viewers an idea of how this family lived. Giving us an idea of perhaps who they were. And explaining the surroundings of which you explore. The reverberating question of "how must it had felt to grow up in such a place?" It makes a person think. what was this place all about? At any rate it's amazing to glimpse inside of this castle and I appreciate you taking us there. As usual You do a fabulous job showing the respect and care as you carry us through. Thank you! 'Bravo 👏👏👏 Sincerely Ninamosha ❣

    10. @TamiEckert on

      Extensive comb through of this abandoned chateau, Maureno thank you for giving us in depth views that show us time's period of the lives that called this their home 🫶🧐👍💯

    11. @oscrush7 on

      You took us on a great journey through history which made the Chateau come to life with it’s ornate architecture, furnishings and unique treasures. Your sound track, narration, direction all contribute to an outstanding production. Thank you for your attention to detail. 🏆🥇

    16. @marinakiritsy7669 on

      Hi 👋 Maureno I miss you and your videos you are the best I love the places you go and the exploralions you do ❤much love and support ❤ from Greece Marina Pagrati Athens ❤

    19. @HelenaBomaNation on

      There were 2 Roosevelts who served as president: Theodore (Teddy) and Franklin (FDR). They were 5th cousins to each other. The ship would refer to Teddy, who was president from 1901-1909. FDR did not become president until 1933.

    32. @mariettamollolucic4512 on

      Hola Maureno, te saludo y además te agradezco por compartir tan interesante exploración en Francia. Es maravilloso que hayas documentado este castillo cuyo exterior sencillo no daba indicios de los tesoros que guardaba en su interior, realmente me sorprendieron los hermosos muebles tallados y los bellos dormitorios, nunca imaginé que hubiera tantos.
      Muchas gracias por aportar información sobre la familia , solo Dios sabe qué los llevó a abandonar su hogar, mi teoría es que los últimos propietarios fallecieron sin herederos.
      Me encanta cuando pones fotografías en el video, ver la habitación iluminada es como volverla a la vida.
      Me llamó mucho la atención el frasco de eau de cologne Mont St Michel, la busqué en internet data de 1929 y aún se vende.
      Maureno, según recuerdo tu cumpleaños es en octubre, así que te deseo mucha felicidad y que lo hayas disfrutado con tu familia y amigos. 🥳🎊🎂♥️
      Saludos cariñosos para ti Maureno, también para Remon 👍👏💪♥️🥰🇨🇱

    33. @ittrax on

      It is interesting to learn that the French government, too, set up such horrific labour camps at that time. People hardly ever talk about it anymore.

    34. @حمودالشمري-ص2و on

      Why don’t you check the dates on the perfumes, so we can find out when and where they were made? And why not open the drawers—carefully—and then close them again? There are pieces missing from this episode. Why all this extreme caution? You’ve made it inside