The rare discovery that solved the mystery of the château's largest room! 

More and more I realize that at my age I may not live to see the Purnon project when it is completely finished. More and more I come to appreciate the people involved. The effort to restore and remain faithful to her history is evident. M. Dicier is a wonder and the decision to hire him was wise. I have lost interest in chateau restorations that seem more inclined to turn these wonderful buildings into simple money makers. Thank you for what you are doing and thank you for sharing the journey.

Don't you wish that table could talk? The conversations it must have heard! The secrets, the politics, the love affairs, the important personalities it must have met!

In so many ways, the chateau is the French equivalent to the discovery of King Tut's tomb. Every room holds treasures hidden away from view until now, be it architecture or period furniture. As Howard Carter said upon peering into Tut's tomb and being asked what he saw, he replied, "Wonderful things!" This is Chateau de Purnon.

Each week I am overwhelmed by the condition Purnon was in when you found her. The staircase and billiard table brought tears to my eyes but with the amazing research and knowledge of Mr. Didier, she is being brought back to her former beauty. I am in awe of the young artisans who are tirelessly involved in the work being accomplished. Thank you, as always, for allowing us on your journey of this most important restoration.

I know you feel lucky to have found Purnon; I think she is also lucky that you are the ones who became her custodians! It does seem like all the workers you've found have also come to love the chateau--a community built around shared love of a marvelous building and shared concern that she get the best care. It's a marvelous thing.

The most relaxing way to end a hard fought week of healthcare is Sunday morning with pipping hot coffee and Chateau de Purnon.

Reconstructing the staircase an absolute engineering miracle! Fascinating!!

I am so baffled at how emotional this makes me to watch all these restorations, especially the billiard table. It made tears come to my eyes. I am so amazed at your show. Thank you for sharing with us.

I am a 3D artist and have some weeks of free time till my next contract begins on October 1st, so I started looking for references for a "just for fun" private project when my previous contract ended a few days ago. I decided to create something historic, not knowing yet if it will be just one single object or maybe an historic building. So I was watching a few videos of historic buildings 4 days ago, and your video tour from July 7th showed in my recommendations almost instantly. I was hooked from the start and have already watched around 20 of your videos (and will watch them all in the coming weeks and months, that's for sure.) Yes, I was kind of binge watching, and the videos I already watched, all of them I watched twice. The first watch/pass just to enjoy and admire your commitment and passion for this beautiful château, 2nd pass with the eye of an artist, stopping the videos often and looking at items, thinking of how I would create something similar in my 3D software. Seeing this beautiful attic space and the billiard table, I instantly had an image in my mind how the space might have looked back then and hopefully will look again some time in the future. Of course I would never try to "copy" something, and this is your property, but I decided to do a similar space with an old billiard table as my private project, letting Château de Purnon inspire me. Thank you very much for your awesome videos, and your dedication to do this renovation the "right way". Reawakening her, that is exactly the right description for what you are doing. Thank you!

How fascinating that you could realign the staircase! Amazing work ❤

What a beauty she will be when finished

I love how respectfully you are restoring the Chateau I love that you wisely consult experts and that you wisely and respectfully consult with a heritage architect = BRILLIANCE on your part.

Finding the billiard table and finding the architect are true treasures. Your journey is fascinating. The production and editing of this video did not disappoint...the story of the human hair in the render makes sense...and I learned the reason they throw the render was to make certain it got behind the lattice...You take this community on a time travel with each video...thank you so much for sharing...

How yall do not have a half million subscribers I have no idea!! LOVE THIS CHANNEL!

What a beautiful find. As an Oxonian, I studied the architectural history of historic estate homes and their development. This restoration is beautiful. Thank you for carrying out this significant restoration.

Amazing every week I’m blown away by the exact restoration of this superb grand old lady, she’s going to be beautiful again one day.

Always exciting to see a new Purnon reveal! Beautiful editing. Thank you x

I’m in awe of what you’re achieving with your team, but especially your architect’s experience and knowledge. I’m looking forward to the billiard table being finished in it’s restoration even more now!

Can’t wait too see this room get restored, with that billiard table taking pride of place 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

What an exciting adventure. The chateau revealing her past. Thank you for sharing this documentation.

Difficile de commenter... Juste une merveille merci pour ce précieux partage 😮

I was hoping you covered how you acquired enough hair, and you did! such an amazing discovery, much better than asbestos! my favorite RU-vid channel

Fascinating! I knew about using horse hair and wool fibers in the plaster render, but I didn’t know about human hair. I love it when I learn something new! Great episode.

What a treasure you have!! Please reproduce and use that gorgeous fleur-de-lis wallpaper!!!! My love is historic architecture and your home is a restoration dream come true! To be able to talk to the craftsmen and your architect must be a true pleasure. It’s wonderful that you’re keeping as close to its origins as possible. I look forward to every episode!

This is absolutely riveting! I love your amazing undertaking.

I have watched with anticipation and awe each one of your offerings! The music you choose, the narration you provide, the pace of vlog and the editing involved make for such a welcomed and educational experience that leaves me with gratitude for all of your efforts and all the people involved with this huge project! Thank you all so very much.

Each find builds a small glimpse into the whole, each piece brings colour and life to the Chateau. Once again I am grateful that you have managed to gather such an extraordinary team.

Wow! I Just recently discovered your channel an subscribed. As a restorer for archeological objects in Germany I SO appreciate that you do this restoration like you do it: involve experts and take your time doing it the "right" way . By this you have allready saved sooo much knowlege about the chateau and startest stop the decay of the chateau. I'm impressed of your vision despite the enormous dimensions and costs of this projekt. I wish you all the best an thank you for sharing this projekt!! ❤

I love and respect all of these wonderful impressive artisans that have been working on the Chateau including the owners Tim and Felicity! It is a true artform to accomplish all of these tasks from the roof to the plumbing etc.. Your attention to the details is wonderful. What a wonderful job you have all done! So impressive! 😃❤

What an absolutely incredible find! Just seeing the old corners, with their dusty old green felt, and the tacks used, brought on the chills! Another amazing vlog, ty!

So lovely that you found and are able to reassemble the original billiard table and room.

Being in faraway Perth WA, I so look forward to watching how you're awakening your "old lady". It's just such an amazing journey for you, thank you for sharing it with us

The weight on the floors must be incredible with all that dirt insulation and brick flooring. The restoration is just amazing.

The central dome would make an AMAZING art studio!!!

It’s going to be a beautiful room. How interesting that you keep finding these wonderful items that tell the story of this magnificent house. Thank you for all your hard work and sharing your journey 😊

I feel so privileged to be able to watch this journey that you are on with this remarkable and magnificent chateau. Your passion, care and respect for this beautiful building is a joy to behold. I thank you for sharing this journey with us.

To see the trades showcase their work is exciting

I love billiards so this is definitely one of the highlight discoveries you have made in my eyes. It’s great to think of the original owners enjoying the game in this space with their friends.

The history and restoration of this Chateau has reached out and touched me- and I'm not sure why.

I am SO happy that you are the ones who are restoring this chateau. Everything is being done with such obvious love & care ❤

I love the complete respect you show for your precious Chateau. It gets more exciting each episode. You certainly picked a fabulous Architect & team. Bravo to you guys. I love every minute of it all.

What I admire about your project is that you are really restoring (with the help of the heritage conservation authority) and not just putting plasterboard in front of the walls. You do your research, you don't throw anything away but everything is kept and as much as possible is brought back to life. The quality of your work reminds me of Notre Dame!

I am, as always, in complete awe of the architect, engineers and artisans. They show us that the seemingly impossible is indeed....possible. Absolutely amazing!

What a incredible find!! Just love history!!!so glad you are restoring what you find!! Lots of love from Tennessee!!❤❤❤

What an incredible discovery and what a history this beautiful billiard table has had. I love the way each piece of furniture reveals itself and in doing so breathes another piece of life into this fabulous restoration.

Felicity and Tim your are the most amazing caretakers to have taken on the care of this grand lady .. You have the most incredible talented team that works alongside you both .. The walk up the staircase is breathtaking to see the beautiful designs on the walls as they are the same as in many chapels across France … The overall design ,Re-creation and architecture of this great building is overwhelmingly inspiring and just beautiful … Thank you for sharing her with us ❤❤❤️❤️

Soooo many steps up to the billiard room! Those people must have been in excellent physical shape. (Especially the servants!)

The restoration you’ve taken on is truly amazing!!!

You call it an incredible project I call it a miracle. The history you discover absolutely amazing. I find it interesting that people dismantled history. With the help of historians the two of you piece history together again.❤

I’m loving these videos. I’d love to see a video where you talk over a map of Pernon. Parts have been used in other videos but I’m so interested in understanding the layout on all levels and how they all connect. I know you’ve also done so much research into the history of many rooms too and likely have amazing plans for all the rooms too!

Your place will be absolutely beautiful! Thank goodness you are in charge of that beauty! Well done

I’m compelled to ask- the music, who is it please? Soothing music perfect for the occasion. The views from the drone and the music together just calms me The discoveries-intriguing and enticing. Thank you for all that you do, have done already and will do- I’m so grateful I came across your channel ❤. Best wishes for a great week ahead 😊

having been in the building supply business I wonder how are these building materials were produced.....might be an idea for a future video.....and best chateau video on you tube

No matter the extra expense of the architect his expertise has made the project so much more authentic and fascinating. And if I might venture a guess having the pool table probably secured some extra financing. Bravo to you two and your extraordinary craftsman.

Breathtaking to consider the stories that table could tell…

Magnifique et passionnante de vidéo❤

It is so fascinating to see that chateaus across France have such similar decor. The walls leading to your top room ,have the same fleur de leys pattern as they have just repainted in the chapel at chateau Lalande 🤗

What a delightful room!

Goose bump drone work!!!! So perfect one is unaware of the drone and remain consumed by view! Like watching a newborn baby’s crowning entering the world! Chilling!! Thank you!!!

I look forward to seeing you and your architect play pool together on that table. Did you add a little of your own hair to the render?

I can’t stop watching this. It is like a magical portal into the past. A giant fantastic piece of art. Oh to live in that fantastic place! Wow.

You have certainly made history with your dedication and hard work during this restoration. The old lady is now 250 years old and is being saved thanks to your efforts. Felicity and Tim will be spoken of with great respect and honor for a long time to come.

What a place. I love these old structures and the struggle to bring life and meaningful use back to them. Wonderful history and stories to be told. Love that your showing it all.

Wonderful end to a busy day watching your video😊. Such soothing music that draws you into the chateau’s beauty & history. Thank you

Another fascinating video! Side note: if you two ever are in need of extra income, you should do the recordings for audio books! I absolute love hearing both of you speak. Your voices are so comforting.

Thank you! This journey that you are allowing us to be a part of is so fascinating! I've learned so much about history as well being so excited to see all that you are doing. Such incredible detail in all that's done. Again, thank you!

I am overjoyed by the restoration to this master piece Chateau,

I look forward to your updates on this beautiful lady. The love you have for this building is amazing. It's like watching history unfold before us. So relaxing and enjoyable. A Canadian fan.

This is fascinating! Love to watch these masters at work!

What an incredibly beautiful room this will be! You really understand how to place one surprise after another. It seems the restoration of the staircase and the billiard room has been going on for a while, parallel to all the other projects. And now you share and let us enjoy the progress you already achieved. 🥰

Bonjour Felicity and Tim, I absolutely love your team of artisans. When Matthieu discovered the human hair, and matching all the materials as they were, Frederic's well-rounded knowledge of almost everything it seems, you definitely picked the right Architect and team. I love learning every new secret, I love seeing every new treasure. This has been such a pleasure and learning curve watching the re-awakening of chateau de Purnon. So, thank you for sharing your journey with us as you slowly wake up this sleeping beauty. Love from N.Y.

So amazing how they did things to build back then. Love your videos.❤

Your doggie will be a master restorer, he listens with intent and you may ask him/her should you forget what is next or how to mix or maybe what color, ask your sweatheart, it so lovely watching him/her

Such a wonderful journey of discovery, on so many levels (literally). I'm also really enjoying the music you're using. I'm not sure if it's a generic part of your editing app. But at 17:45 it's especially lovely. Like Nyman meets Morricone. And yes, M. Didier is a gem.

Beautiful storytelling - from the opening narrative to the gentle unfolding of the various mysteries. So well crafted and well told. Your passion shines through.

This episode is utterly fascinating. What a discovery. I can’t thank you enough for sharing this amazing history. You two are perfect hosts and have such calming voices, a pleasure to hear every little detail ❤. Your presentations are the highlight to my week. Would love to visit, someday!

Definitely top notch restoration happening all around. Such a fascinating episode!!

Absolutely fascinating! Look forward to seeing the progress each week. The history is just so amazing. Everyone involved is just incredible.

Another interesting story. Thank you for sharing all the history.

I was touched deeply by this. Incredible beautiful history neglected.

WOW - superb historical facts, research and restoration in due course. Love it.

An absolute labour of love❤❤❤ Thank you so much for letting us glimpse into it.

What an amazing find. The billiard table seems to be in fairly good condition. I hope you can restore it one day. The chateau really does hold all the secrets. Thank you so much for sharing.

Beautiful restoration work and videos! Surprised the channel doesn't have over 100k subscribers. Hit the 👍and help the algorithm.

I've taken to watching chateau restoration channels over the last couple of years whilst I cobble together my own (unrelated) project. I discovered this one recently and have binge-watched a good percentage of the early clips. These channels are generally entertaining and interesting - but, I have to say, this one is becoming increasingly impressive; some serious history, treated seriously, and it is a joy to watch something beautiful - but in serious danger of being lost - being restored by people who are highly dedicated and skilled and who know what they are doing. Also, I don't know where you get your choice of piano accompaniment for your clips, but they really are just the ticket. Good on you, very inspiring.

Wow !! What a wonderful discovery that Billiard table. An item that surely deserves restauration in future and perhaps ought to become a Museum piece. A question did arise, climbing up to the Billiard room, I saw the walls of the staircase, which were decorated with Fleur de Lis, not surprising since the builder was a Royalist, and I wondered, were the painted onto the wall, or are those walls decorated with Wallpaper too?

It is a mesmerizing project the restauration of Château de Purnon, it is a real dedication from you both. Thank you for your dedication in whatsoever you undertake (together with " les Architectes de France)

The skill, knowledge, wisdom, hard work, dedication, and love it takes to restore this magnificent Chateau just brings me to such happy crying. My heart is just overwhelmed with joy!!!❤

brilliant as ever...I'm utterly thrilled with the billiard table and the lighting structure- that is just a top notch find- and to have spied one of the original sconces for the lighting structure- yes Msr Didier reaffirms why he is worth his weight in platinum on this project! The stairwell- an entire video could go into that or more- that is an utterly immense undertaking... The human hair- I do entirely get- nothing went to waste- and whilst it is not the most common solution- the tensility of it probably achieved the needs that they knew such a complex roof and ceiling line required. Bless the wise words: save everything and loose nothing because it all contains a clue. Purnon is blessed the two of you were the ones that came along, indeed. all the best :) Karen /Reading

So so interesting !! I love the explanations from artisans and the architect and the research to find the exact methods used at the time, seemingly lost to time. But you are finding those with your teams and the architect. It’s a fascinating process and thank you for sharing it. The billiard table is a remarkable rare find. Congratulations.

Exciting find guys! From Australia 🦘🇦🇺🦘🇦🇺

I love the things you have found. They are amazing. I love antiques. What you are finding they are quit wonderful. It may be a while before the billiard table will be brought back, but I'm probably as anxious as you are to see it in all of its glory. It will be exciting. ❤

We just Love how you present the show , watching it over and over gives me so much to look at not just at a clance but feel like I am right there all the way from South Africa.😍

WOW OH WOW…..Simply great viewing. Thank you.

Amazing! I love how you explain things clearly and eloquently.

This is such a wonderful video. The engineering of the staircase reconstruction was fascinating-there are so many exceptionally talented people working on your project. Watching the men rebuild the walls with the rocks and mortar was so impressive, too. The use of human hair is another way the restoration is so authentic. The billiard table will be a work of art and yet another valuable treasure. I absolutely love your channel.

Thank you for the wonderful watch. Always interesting. Always informative. Always en pointe. ❤

You can see how close this precious home was to total distruction

What’s not to love about living the actual discovery of history? It appears you are beginning to address more of the interior restoration. Can we expect to see more in the coming weeks/months?

Wow, incredible! What an eye to discern that such a simple and non ornate structure is so precious! And, what a opulent man cave. 😉