Restoration of a French Chateau by a Young Owner: Costs, Interior Renovation, Architecture, ... 

I'm glad in Europe there are still craftsmen who have the skills to do such beautiful, historic work and renovation.

The owner is to be commended on all the dedication and work he’s put into this beautiful château when this place is finished it’ll be absolutely stunning. I am from USA but would love to come and see this place when it’s all done.

Edouard, magnificant restoration thus far. Am exceedingly happy it is in your capable hands. God Bless You!

I'm so glad the thieves did not remove the top stone carvings, over the front door. Those are gorgeous.

This chateau is being restored correctly. Others make changes to their chateaus, so though they call them restorations, they really aren’t. But, this is amazing. This is the way it should be done.

He is a very impressive young man!

I am awed and impressed by all the chateau owners willing to dedicate decades and millions of euros to the restoration of these expansive and detailed homes. And most of them seem to be French and I once thought that they're cavalier about historic chateaux, b/c they take them for granted. More importantly, I assumed they stirred resentment as relics of oppressive times.

Deep respect for the perseverance and vision to save this beautiful chateau! BRAVO!

Absolutely amazing. Another restoration well well done.

It's inspiring to see that Edouard has committed to a restoration that shows history and patina. I imagine that one would feel comforted by the historical patina rather than afraid to move in the rooms, like with more extremely renovated chateaux.

قصر مهول ومهيب والأثاث فخم كل شيء روعة برافو للمهندسين من أجل الاصلاحات 👍🌹💐✌️💯🇹🇳 tunisie merci (So)

Remarkable and invaluable work. May every aging chateau find a wonderful new owner like you.

A beautiful restoration!

Very proud of your hard work

It's wonderful, congratulations 😊

I love the approach to the renovation. The exterior looks fantastic and the interiors are coming along too. Bravo!

Exceptional! Once all is done,it will be truly magestic place. Hard work indeed. I am always drawn to the kitchens of those chateaux,I don't know....there's something about it. The young owner is such a charmer. Apparently with great knowledge as well. A must place to visit. I will plan to do so. Super episode 👍

Holy Cow! What a tremendous successful effort. France is made strong by those who cherish its past. Keep on going. The workers are definitely skilled. Great natural landscaping and gardens. I hope to travel there one day.

What a beautiful place😊

Beautimous Restoration! Merci beaucoup! ❤️🙏

A True Labor Of Love ……. Spectacular …… ThankYou For Sharing

I think it's very good and big work and it's important to whole world. Thanks you so much for this!

Absolutely amazing! I love the way you are presenting a living breathing chateau that everyone can participate in while you're restoring it.

I'm happy to see someone like you to care for the historic past just like my partner and I did it where we restored the decayed gilded age mansion in Williamstown Massachusetts

Wow! Det märks att det är en ung person som ägare nu. Roligt med ”the game” för besökare. Love it

Wonderful restoration classically beautiful chateau ..Love way windows are both sides of main room truly a labour of love ❤

Thank you for your hard work and being thoughtful not to over-renovate 😋👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

❤that's so amazing, so great work 👏🏼 i'm impressed

It's amazing!

Love the wall covering! What an amazing job you have done restoring as best to originality ❤

L'architecture (décoration) est très subtile, avant Louis XV. J'adore.

How beautiful. I would love to see this in person.

If I may make a suggestion?? In the petite salon, there is a large furniture piece with a glass cabinet between the windows; I would highly recommend placing it on a larger wall. The reason is say this is that although symmetrical balance is always important in formal rooms, it’s not always possible or even necessary when you have larger wall spaces which scream for larger pieces. I noticed a beautiful chest or commode adjacent to the fireplace on a large wall which seems somewhat lost due to the comparison of space to furniture ratio. My suggestion is to move the larger piece from between the windows to the space adjacent to the fireplace (what appears to be the right side of the fireplace on screen). This will nicely fill the larger wall space on the fireplace wall and another commode or table or vitrine of smaller size can live between the windows bringing the tried and true design principle of the largest pieces on the largest walls should be placed first and gradually work your way down the the smaller scale pieces in the remaining spaces. Albeit keeping in mind furniture groupings such as seating which needs to stay more closely related to one another for ease of conversation and aesthetics, would qualify as the larger scale pieces to be considered for larger walls and large empty space because they are of one established element to themselves in the scheme of space planning and decorating. As well Bergiere Chairs should not stand alone without a table or companion chair or seat because of their importance as a piece with a designated place in the seating plan. I hope you don’t take this as criticism for the sake of a condescending commentary from an amateur, as I have a solid career in interior design and very much appreciate and admire your work, sense of style and dedication to this restoration project! Bravo!! It is all remarkable and you’ve done an amazing job as everything is stunning! 🎊 ❤

What an incredible journey in restoring! 🏰 Preserving historical elements while adapting the space for interactive visitor experiences is a brilliant way to keep heritage alive and engaging.

Edouard: Out of all the chateaux's shown on youtube YOURS is the most beautiful, to me. The bones of the Chateaux you chose have the most symetry, respect of space to allow functionality to the square footage. I like that it is not just a Big structure to show off for the owners ego, but a thought provoking measurment of Design. The scale of the inside is relative to the outside and to the land it sits on with my favorite idea of "Function follows Form (design"" and you still come out ahead of the game! I hope there will be more films of you showing the efforts you have taken to restore the Chateaux, the pains taking progress and your thought prosessies that make me wonder how your head ticks as well as you giving the Chateaux a new beating heart. lol .I hope I get to see your creation in person and meet the impressive young man you have allowed youtube viewers to discover exhists in Dordogne France. Merci bocoup, Gary Palmer

Mr. Guyot is a PIONEER and with Great Insight. What a MAGNIFIQUE WORK!

Fantastic restoration. The thought, heart, knowledge & care with which you’re restoring this beautiful chateau is beyond impressive. I hope someday you can restore the agricultural aspects, especially the vineyard & winemaking apparatus.

It's always good to see beautiful things restored to their former glory.

Thank you for this effort. Incredibly beautiful.

It's a piece of art, great work!

There are only a few people with as much respect to the patina as you possess. God bless you.

Qué maravilla, cuanto amor y pasión en el proyecto ❤

Je suis tellement impressionné par toi ! Brillante entreprise. Je me connecterai autant que possible. En tant que professionnel de l'intérieur et de l'architecture. Mon enthousiasme pour votre travail acharné est vraiment ressenti du cœur ! 🤎 Keep progressing, brilliant work!

Congratulations! Thank you for preserving this beautiful building.

Fabulous

Fantastic job.. Love what you're doing.. I hope to. Come over and purchase one myself. I've been looking for something family owned... All original and complete..!

Three million euros is such a small amount for the restoration of the external walls and entire roof. I know there's much more work to go however the ongoing costs are not that bad given what a magnificent property this is and what will eventually be very beautiful and liveable. I want one.

the pure definition of living in the past

Truly magnificent ❤

What a beautiful place! Thank you for the video!!!

Beautiful restoration. Well told story. Los Angeles

Great job. Those who forget history are cursed to repeat it. Restoration is worthwhile. Surprised to see so much support from the state

Well done guys 👏❤️

You’re doing an awesome Job with this restoration! Congratulations and best wishes for your success! Canada 🇨🇦👏👏🌹🇨🇦

Magnifique! Good thing he’s young and passionate as this is a lifetime of work.

nice work.

Ah once again another positive beautiful part of your estate. Dr. You have continued to do a wonderful job you are a smart man, hands stud but a person who. Area about history.😎💋🇺🇸👍

Wow, I love this project. I love the factory saving the château. I just wish I could donate great great RU-vid video.

WOW

Wowwww ❤ great ❤

Nice work. I take my hat off to you for preserving this beautiful place.

WOW, amazing and beautiful! Congratulations and continued success!! 🙌

Bravo! Very beautiful.

Hermoso trabajo el que estás haciendo, chapó !!!

Stunning

Amazing ❤

Absolutely fantastic…so happy to see people care about restoring and keeping these historic places for others to see and enjoy

Congratulation on every project. Very impressive.Thank you for sharing and explaining.

Magnificent! I hope you sell champagne 🍾🥂 it would make for a wonderful visit. Bravo for going to such lengths to restore a truly beautiful building.

What pride you must feel being part of this and restoring to such a level.👍👍formidable

🇫🇷 Original Version in French (with subtitles): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IBJ-dQUAnaU.html

Waww how grest works done and how beautiful is the chateau ❤ dream to live there 🥰

Super.

I love the past it was an elegant and mystical time of beauty in the history of generations to come!!!

Thanks for the updates. The Chateau is so beautiful and very charming too. Please continue to keep us updated.

Very impressive young man and castle

I’m in awe

Good Luck with your project!❤

I remember watching a video on the restoration when renovation was started. They came a long way wow.

Beautiful project 👌

How lucky we are that this dashing lad with wonderful ideas had the means and the wherewithal to master this project.

БРАВО ! Вы реставрируете и замок и Свою Душу ! Благое дело.

Wonderful to see these lovely buildings restored.

Magnificent buildings and grounds. Wonderful that the history of these buildings us valued and being restored. Thank you for sharing.

Ballin out of control.

Las escaleras principales son increíblemente hermosas!

Can't wait to see the rest of the rooms after complete renovation.

très belle restauration ! bravo

I don't know how I missed your platform but am really excited that I get to watch your interior renovations. You handle speaking about the Chateaux very well. wishing your further success and with watch.

Absolutely stunning. Magnificent grounds.

you should go full time with RU-vid in English and French, I think it will be one of the best investments you make to the refurbishment budget

Congratulations on what you are doing. Living in New Zealand is too far away to visit chateau's. I appreciatevwhat you are doing and it gives me hope my gt grandchildren will one day visit.

Amazing!

You can rent this location as a wedding destination for the Chinese market maybe? Very nice restoration!

Я когда вижу заброшенные замки ,вилы , дома, ощущение брошенной Любви ! Вот она валяется и все проходят мимо , равнодушно пинают ногами и грабЯт. Вы молодец!

Wow, great job, Edouard. Very impressive. So is the kitchen functioning? Does anyone live there, and will it be a working household, or solely a museum?

Pat yourself on the back homie, you did a great job so far.

I love this 🥰

BRAVO !!!!!!!

I will take the left-corner attic room thanks :)