As my French husband repeatedly says, if it wasn't for the English, Dutch, Belgians, Americans, Australians etc, renovating these stone properties inc the many many abandoned chateaux, France itself would be derelict. The brico stores have never had it so good. Bravo et bon courage, I love this channel, you deserve more subbers definitely 🤍😊❤😊💕
@RaySqw785
Ай бұрын
how do you know? because most don't waste thier time showing on Social medias? well, its not because alot foreigners buy estate at low price due to the amount of bargain in France , that French peoples doesn't, actually 78% of estates with historic interests in France are restored by thier citizens
@TartarianTreasures
Ай бұрын
Don't forget canadians! I am looking for one now - I am Irish, English, + Ukrainian my Irish clan had 18 CASTLES - O'cahan Earls of Derry rulers of N. Ireland till.1607
Ай бұрын
The truth is that the vast majority of chateaux in France are owned and cared for by French people. The skills and hardwork of their ancestors from all walks of life created these incredible places. It's also true that people from around the world who love French culture and history have come to this amazing country and are preserving and restoring many chateaux. Here at Chateau de Purnon, we have been welcomed warmly by the local community and we are using talented French artisans under the leadership of an incredible French architect to restore this wonderful estate. We have been generously supported by French taxpayers and from people around the world who share our love of saving the world's heritage. On this channel can we just celebrate the joy of this journey!
@melissacoelho8413
Ай бұрын
@@RaySqw785silly question are you French? I only as because the posters husband is. So I’m wondering as he lived and was born in France , I assume; which could be a mistake on my part. Were you born and raised in France? I’m not making assumptions about whether you are right or wrong, but would love to hear your thoughts on this as either a French person or if not how you came to this conclusion. Thank you in advance.
@claireSE16
Ай бұрын
I thought many of these grand houses got into trouble due to inheritance and tax laws . Still they are addictive viewing!
@sarahmorgan9815
Ай бұрын
I had tears of joy and sadness watching this beautiful tribute to Adelaide, especially your search through the cemetery. In the very early 1930s my grandmother Lillian left her home in Toorak never to return. In the 1940s my mother learned of her passing and so began her lifelong search for Lillian’s final resting place. In the 2000s her search came to an end, Lillian’s records were discovered and her grave was traced to the tiny country town of Bombala NSW. It wasn’t marked in any way much like Adelaide. Sadly my mother was never able to erect a headstone to honour her but whilst finalising her estate I stumbled across a draft she had written. In 2016 my siblings and cousins made the trip from Melbourne to Bombala and finished my mother’s dream. We had a small ceremony and spread some of my mother’s ashes. Mother and daughter reunited. ❤️
Ай бұрын
Thank you Sarah for sharing that wonderful story of your farewell to your Grandmother Lillian and your mother. May they both rest in peace knowing that, like Adelaide, there are people today who remember their lives even if they didn't know them..
@bfarm44
Ай бұрын
Thank you for not letting Adelaide just vanish into the past. I am sure her spirit is at peace for your efforts
@lydiarowe491
Ай бұрын
The pursuing the archives was worth while..now knowing this history about Adelaide her memory is restored..
@yolandagofigure
13 күн бұрын
Yes so ❤ touching.. it's truly unfortunate there's no picture of her. 😌
@debbieh5488
Ай бұрын
Because so little is known of her, she becomes the most interesting of the family. She could never have imagined that centuries after her death thousands of people from around the world want to know her. We can only hope this would have brought her much happiness.
Ай бұрын
A wonderful expression of the sentiment that sent us on this journey! Thank you.
@faeryvixenetc
Ай бұрын
I dont know why, but hearing about Adelaide. Something tells me, the child named after her may have been HER child, out of wedlock.. and the death of a broken heart was because the child was taken to be raised by another family.
@joswearingen3507
Ай бұрын
Agreed. DNA testing of descendants could confirm
@betty-loufraser5264
Ай бұрын
And her dying from sadness (depression) might also explain why she had great sadness too.
@alisonmary1443
Ай бұрын
Possible and very likely.
@cindland
Ай бұрын
I tend to agree with this. Why would a wealthy landowner’s daughter become the godmother of a random villager’s daughter, of the same name?
@myobacctsgirl
Ай бұрын
This was my thought as well.
@LoriF25403
Ай бұрын
She may have been sickly from the onset, which may be why she was close to her parent's bedroom. Thank you so much for preserving the history and telling her story
Ай бұрын
Quite plausible... thanks for your message.
@biche1835
Ай бұрын
Il ne me semble pas logique qu'on l'ai choisie comme marraine d'une enfant si elle était elle-même malade.
@biche1835
Ай бұрын
L'hypothèse d'une enfant abandonnée à la naissance car conçue hors mariage mais dont la maman devient la marraine me parait plus plausible.
@SouthernPioneer1965
Ай бұрын
Love this , are we sure the child that she was the Godmother of wasn’t actually her daughter? So many times children born out of wedlock to certain ladies would have been hidden and those children adopted to a local family , to where the real mother became the godmother or a patron to that child . Not sure if you had this thought and looked into it. But definitely a thought .
@kimberlysmith661
Ай бұрын
That was my first thought also.
@nicomyth
Ай бұрын
It could explain the severe depression she suffered from and why she never married.
@ludovica8221
Ай бұрын
Youve been watching too much Downton Abbey
@nicolad8822
Ай бұрын
@@ludovica8221 There was a something like it in Who Do you Think You Are programme. Frances de la Tour the actress I think, connected to Seaton Delaval House in north east England. The young woman had some curious hurried marriage then seemed to be consuming large amounts of laudanum before dying young. The drugs were shown in the household accounts.
@tomjoad1363
Ай бұрын
ONly ADN testing on some remains would tell us anything. Sadly i'm pretty sure after more than 200 years, nothing there to be tested.
@rowandowland1391
Ай бұрын
Guys, thank you for telling Adelaide's story so beautifully. The most precious gift those who come before us leave is their memories. We feel Adelaide will be less sad today because of what you're doing. Crikey it will be such an emotional experience doing up her room. How amazing it is that the local Comune keeps hard copy files going back several hundred years on their bottom shelf.
@WolvesinFrance
Ай бұрын
We here en France keep EVERYTHING, min 19yrs actually ❤
Ай бұрын
Yes, quite right - the archival material here in France is an extraordinary resource that is helping us to uncover the history of the people who lived and worked at Purnon. We're thrilled that you enjoyed this episode.
@didierjacob250
9 күн бұрын
toutes les mairies de France conservent depuis très longtemps tout les actes mariages décés les actes notariés, et puis il y a le cadastre, et puis les archives départementales...et nationales depuis le 14eme siècle....
@dale9706
Ай бұрын
This is such a moving update. Amongst all there is needed to be done at the Chateau it would be so lovely to restore the graveyard memorials to the family. 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
@barbaragerrett8508
Ай бұрын
It is commendable that you value the lives of the Purnon people ❣️You are an example to those of us still living to value our own history enough to look into those who have passed but also to value those who are still living. Thank you!
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your wonderful message. We hope that everyone following our journey can take joy from the rediscovering the lives of the people who lived here as well as the buildings themselves.
@kathyevans2968
Ай бұрын
What a beautiful tribute to Adelaide. It makes you want to know even more now! I love how you named the wallpaper in her memory.
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your message. We will keep researching as each piece of information adds to the mosaic of the lives of the people who lived here.
@lindafleming3907
23 күн бұрын
Beautiful wallpaper 👌
@laurielaurie8280
Ай бұрын
With each new discovery you bring a little more life back to the Chateau and you also bring back a respect and remembrance for those who once lived there. Its hard to believe that with so many centuries gone by that the Chateau and the history are still there to find. History is such an important thing. We should always try to protect history and pass it on through the generations. Every time I hear about anyone here in America destroying our history it is infuriating to me. History is a teacher to us all. I appreciate that you both have taken the time and efforts to uncover Chateau de Purnon's history and beauty. Looking forward to the next episode!
@kimberlyearly8918
Ай бұрын
I'm also in the US and every time I saw history being destroyed back in 2020 it broke my heart.
@carolranes91
Ай бұрын
When my parents died I became obsessed with tracking their heritage all the way back to Europe It was an awesome treck going back even to finding my Dads family was Greek, they came from the Greeks that fled into the European mountains of Slovakia when the Muslims were invading Greece and slaughtering its population. Along the way I found many relatives that no one in the family knew about. They died young or like my grandfather had a twin brother who never married and died from injuries gotten during our Civil War. Anyway I made sure to add them to our family tree and posted them to the Heritage Tree apps. I found pictures and posted them too. I got lots of emails from family I didn’t know who thanked me for doing that because it brought them alive again! It was so much fun! Thanks for doing this because it brought her back to life.
@hmeyers5114
Ай бұрын
So many of our relatives from that part of the world died in internecine wars and battles. Many came from small villages, some no longer there, whose few records (church, city) were lost to war and fires. Unless people were landowners their stories were rarely otherwise recorded. And, of course, as I kind of suspect with Adelaide, if the child were born with a disability or incurred one at a young age, there would likely be even less of a record. I wonder about Adelaide as she stayed in the room near her parents her entire life and there is no major monument in the cemetery. She may have been kind but physically disabled; the godchild may have been named for her by someone who served her in the chateau and became close to her. 🤷♀ Lost in history are the stories of those born with disabilities or who lived with them as, mostly, these things were considered a shame, a family blight, or something to be ignored and not mentioned. Even recently, think of how often after WWI and WWII soldiers lived with horrible and disfiguring injuries which are seldom mentioned in our reading.
@RockDove5212
Ай бұрын
By "the Muslims " you mean the Ottomans.
@hmeyers5114
29 күн бұрын
@@RockDove5212 THANK YUO! Correct!
@carolranes91
29 күн бұрын
@@RockDove5212 yep
@lindafleming3907
23 күн бұрын
@@hmeyers5114Or Adelaide could have been wildly spirited and needed to be kept an eye on so as not to get herself into trouble again.. 🤔
@user-wg9df7ni6c
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for naming a wall paper after Adelaide so her name stays alive and linked to Château Purnon. When I heard that Adelaide A. was the godmother of another little girl named Adelaide I had the impression that she was not the godmother but the mother of this little girl and because Adelaide A. was unmarried, Adelaide junior couldn't stay at the Château with her mother but had to grow up in a family that was not too far from the Château. It could also explain why she died of sadness. Just my intuition
Ай бұрын
An intriguing and plausible possibility. Thanks for your message and for following our journey.
@tgm2754
10 күн бұрын
Agree. Common to keep them near but raised in town by trusted family. Titled men who produced “ children on top of the sheets” often paid to have said child raised in girls schools. The gentlemen chose not to know or acknowledge child but “ took responsibility “ and financially supported child.
@barbie5697
Ай бұрын
I absolutely love watching your journey, learning the history of the chateau and her people. I have a cat rescue here in Ohio, USA … I shall name a beautiful kitten after Adelaide. ❤️
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your message. We're thrilled you're enjoying our journey. What a wonderful gesture!
@deendrew36
19 күн бұрын
That is so sweet. ❤
@CharLA_620
Ай бұрын
Love history. I am the tenth child born to our parents and the only one who doesn’t have any children living.!Sometimes I do think I will probably be forgotten in years to come Then a great great niece will have to dig deep to find my story . It would be incredible if you came across a portrait of her. Thank you so very much for sharing with all of us.
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your message. Wonderful to think of your nieces or nephews rediscovering your story in future generations. Leave them something - a diary or some letters - a window into your personality so that they don't have to guess what you were like! We're thrilled you're following our journey.
@deendrew36
19 күн бұрын
In this day and age, she won’t have to dig deep. Talk to her, leave her things that are part of your story.
@erink4685
Ай бұрын
A childless woman! I’m so glad you covered this beautiful and human story of a woman in history. How interesting the timing in the world, even though you can’t have planned it!
@sylvanaire
Ай бұрын
Makes you wonder if she had a cat, lol. 😂
Ай бұрын
We're thrilled that you found her story interesting.
@pon1952leod
Ай бұрын
I’m a childless woman…she may have been spared the expected burden of women🤷♀️
@erink4685
Ай бұрын
@@pon1952leod same. And maybe. Who knows. We’d have to get primary sources of information verify it but it makes you wonder at her life.
@lisakilmer2667
Ай бұрын
A tale well told! I suspect there were hundreds of thousands of women like Adelaide. It occurred to me the other day that the prevalence of the boudoir as the "sulking room" is a strong clue to how unhappy many women were. The fact that they needed a private space to hide their emotions is very telling, indeed.
@claireSE16
Ай бұрын
Ah ha! Maybe that’s behind the Farrow and Ball colour called Sulking Room Pink !
@jenh9361
Ай бұрын
@@claireSE16Hummm... could be?
@lindafleming3907
23 күн бұрын
It’s also the room to practice your pouting, attitude, demeanour, your mood. Also to socialise with, and entertain, your intimate friends.
@user-zc9jo8ks5p
Ай бұрын
Compelling. It underscores the reality that even living in vast , splendid surroundings sadness and despair may exist for some. I find the proximity of the parent’s shared bedchamber touching and loving. Thank you for this chapter!
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your message. A very perceptive insight.
@ludovica8221
Ай бұрын
This is my most favourite of all your videos. As a genealogist myself I am so drawn by the notion not only of conserving buildings, and preserving old things, but actually learning about the past and providing those things with breadth and depth of context extending beyond a modern day revision filtered through 21st century eyes, but digging into the lived reality of actual people who have slipped through the cracks and are lost to time. It is lovely to "meet" Adelaide. The women of history never get enough attention. I wonder why she did not marry, Dying young is less unusual. I am pretty ignorant of what records are available in France, so I am hoping you carry on looking. Perhaps there are wills somewhere that might mention her.More please!
@mountbatten2222
Ай бұрын
YOU TWO ARE A TRUE TREASURE - FOR FRANCE ! NO ONE OF THE FRENCH WAS INTERESTED IN THE HISTORY AND THE RESTAURATION OF THE CHATEAU; YOU HAD TO COME OVER FROM AUSTRALIA AND PUT ALL THIS EFFORT INTO IT !
@RaySqw785
Ай бұрын
Restauration of the castle? its Sodexo, lol as about no one in France was interested about Purnon? how do you know? because most don't waste thier time showing on Social medias? well, its not because alot foreigners buy estate at low price due to the amount of bargain in France , that French peoples doesn't, actually 78% of estates with historic interests in France are restored by thier citizens !
@harrycover9180
Ай бұрын
You don't know what you are talking about.
Ай бұрын
The truth is that the vast majority of chateaux in France are owned and cared for by French people. The skills and hardwork of their ancestors from all walks of life created these incredible places. It's also true that people from around the world who love French culture and history have come to this amazing country and are preserving and restoring many chateaux. Here at Chateau de Purnon, we have been welcomed warmly by the local community and we are using talented French artisans under the leadership of an incredible French architect to restore this wonderful estate. We have been generously supported by French taxpayers and from people around the world who share our love of saving the world's heritage. On this channel can we just celebrate the joy of this journey?!
@BStrapper
Ай бұрын
If your own country had 20 000 very old chateau like france many would be in total disarray and people would come from all around the world to save barely more than a few... Fyi the french government is paying half of the expenses for the restauration of that chateau and many others.
@ChristianDominicWindsor
Ай бұрын
THIS MAY BE TRURH; NEVERTHELESS THE TWO ARE PUTTING HUGE EFFORTS ; ALL THEIR SAVINGS ANDTHEIR LIVETIME INTO THE RESTORATION !
@Hannalie62
Ай бұрын
So sad... my take on Adelaide is that she fell, preferable, in love and with child but... and that she is not the Godmother but actually the mother of the child in the village... She did die of sadness... no love, no child... Thank you for going back in time and rescue Adelaide from being forgotten... I am looking forward to find out more about the lifes of the Château's occupants.
@dawnbarnes8729
Ай бұрын
That was my take also! It makes much more sense. Saddled with a child at a young child, but not allowed to marry the father, because of his lack of status. I can only imagine her sadness. 😢
@rosepayeur4591
Ай бұрын
Would be nice to know what happened to the child ?!
Ай бұрын
An interesting and plausible hypothesis. Thanks everyone for your messages.
@SuziSellsSound
Ай бұрын
I wondered the same and I'm full of questions. Curious about how Adelaide came to be the child's Godmother and namesake. Is it a story of kindness, tragedy, unrequited love? Was Adelaide unlikely to be a mother so found solace in being Godmother? I hope you look into the genealogy of the child, Adelaide. 🌷 I enjoyed this video. Thank you!
@vkay4086
Ай бұрын
I agree with you. When I heard that Adelaide gave her name to a child in the village my mind went straight away to such a scenario as you have posed. I would like to see the child Adelaide’s birth certificate, baptism and possibly marriage. I wonder if they could find little girls descendants. It would be a great story that a person out there may be connected to. Cheers Vicki from Australia
@kyliemumby7881
Ай бұрын
Amazing how the stories of the past are slowly revealing themselves Both sad & happy 🫶🏼
Ай бұрын
It's intriguing to unlock some of the mysteries of the past. There will always be questions unanswered. But each document provides a further hint or clue.
@eureka1148
Ай бұрын
Glad you could piece together some history for Adelaide. It is, as you say, that unmarried women fail to be documented because they were usually only recognised by the men they married or the children they had. Now she has a story.
Ай бұрын
Exactly. We're thrilled you enjoyed seeing her some of her story come back life. Thanks for your message.
@MsMesem
Ай бұрын
That attitude persists today. I live it.
@sarahwales6276
Ай бұрын
@MsMesem That's sad you experience that reality, I don't at all .
@clarefoskett9959
Ай бұрын
This is so interesting. Adelaide is coming to life in history. Thank you for sharing her story with us.
Ай бұрын
Wonderful that you found her story as fascinating as we did!
@clarefoskett9959
Ай бұрын
I feel quite emotional about this place. It's very special because of the history. Real people...
@globalunity4249
Ай бұрын
It's so interesting when investigating history like this to include family trees. Little pieces of the puzzle for such a grand chateau.
@effie924
Ай бұрын
I love when you delve into the history. You went to that graveyard and acually seen the old graves. I am amazed by the things you have found.
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.
@glenpeters955
Ай бұрын
A sad but beautiful story in many ways. It is sad to think that she may have been lost like so many people, hopefully now, in a small way, she will be remembered.
@bluemoon1033
Ай бұрын
You are my new favourite château channel. I have just binge watched your other episodes. I am enthralled. Thank you from fellow Aussies from Newcastle. I honestly can’t wait to see all your future developments. Could I please ask how do you keep so fit to have enough energy to complete physical work all day? Do you do gym workouts? Thank you. ✨🇦🇺
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your message and welcome to our KZitem Channel. No need to go to the gym here, we work every day on the restoration so the entire estate is a work-out regime!!
@brettkruempel244
Ай бұрын
Poor dear Adelaide. I’m so glad you have brought this extraordinary story to light. More than anything else so far it personalizes the chateau and makes even more dear to me. I was especially touched to see the window she must have gazed out of countless times dreaming of a brighter future.
@rickflood9813
Ай бұрын
You both embark on my passion, the history and genealogy of those who lived before us. It is so important and hear-warming to honor and remember those that went before us.
@lindagropp2965
Ай бұрын
My passion also!
Ай бұрын
We're thrilled that people who love history and genealogy found this episode so interesting.
@suzyq555
Ай бұрын
I love how you are not frilly as you go about your day Felicity. ❤❤❤❤
Ай бұрын
Always dressed in Hard Yakka! Frilly wouldn't really work here at the chateau at the moment! Thanks for your message.
@sylvanaire
Ай бұрын
I noticed that, too. So many of the channels I watch, the people are wearing flimsy sandals, when they should have steel toe boots on for the activities they’re undertaking, lol.
@PS2024-h7q
Ай бұрын
I think at some point you are going to have to get yourself a gown that matches the historical period of Purnon!
@Jen-eo1fh
Ай бұрын
I am enjoying following the story of Purnon as well as watching the restoration of this beautiful chateau. Thank you for sharing. 🇦🇺
Ай бұрын
Thank you for following our journey! We're thrilled you are enjoying the restoration and the history.
@user-po3ko9yb5w
Ай бұрын
Loved this episode very much, an ode to the forgotten women 🌹
Ай бұрын
Exactly - we're thrilled you enjoyed it.
@carolinetaiano7151
Ай бұрын
Beautifully researched and presented as ever. Adelaide is such a fitting name for a previous inhabitant of the magnificent Purnon which is now being saved by two very hardworking Australians. ❤
@dominique8233
Ай бұрын
Those records need to be digitally preserved. In the event of an accident they would be lost. They are sitting on a bottom shelf in an unprotected environment.
Ай бұрын
Like all births, deaths and marriage records in France they have been digitally preserved.
@soniagallaher3544
Ай бұрын
So interesting to find out the history of your chateau. I also find it sad when there are unmarked graves and to hear she died of ‘sadness’. Beautiful wallpaper!
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your message. We're thrilled that you found this episode interesting.
@clarefoskett9959
Ай бұрын
Oh, I love this ❤
Ай бұрын
Thrilled you enjoyed this episode!
@cher128bx
Ай бұрын
I have happily watched every video that you have made, every one is a treasure however, this particular video was, beyond measure, the most memorable. Thank you both for ensuring that Adelaide will no longer be lost to time and the life she lived would not have been lived in vain and, as providence would have it, her life would be so esteemed, so treasured, two hundred fifty six years in the future.
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your wonderful message. We're thrilled that you are following our adventure!
@TuthRooka66
Ай бұрын
This is an amazing block of information. Your production value is perfection. You clearly put a lot of work into this and it shows. By this time, I am fully invested in every new video that pops up. Thank you so much for your dedication and desire to share your journey with us.
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your message. We're thrilled that you're enjoying our journey!
@cathleen6104
Ай бұрын
This is such a good Chateau restoration site. Purnon, with its spectacular main house, encompasses the most fascinating family history, historic landscape, and restoration projects I've seen. Excellent music, presentation, and dedication. Well done.
@melissaeden1219
Ай бұрын
Thank you for telling Adelaide's moving story and honoring the lives of women who might have been forgotten! Great detective work!I loved seeing the beautiful handwriting in all of the old documents. You're bringing Purnon back to life for your community as well--the building, but also the people. It was clear that the folks in the mayor's office were intrigued by the search and enjoyed making the discoveries with you.
@a.p.5906
Ай бұрын
I just subscribed and will tune in often. I'm an American living in France with my wife who is French from Lyon. I have a interest in Chateaus, History in general and my French ancestry that has been traced back to 836AD. Thank you for sharing your passion and the story of Adelaide. Take care, be safe 🙏
Ай бұрын
Welcome to our journey saving Chateau de Purnon. Thanks for your message.
@jampuppy
Ай бұрын
Wow What a sad story. Still, it’s great to fill in some of the blanks. I imagine unravelling the mysteries associated with Chateau de Purnon will be on-going. I look forward to hearing more stories.
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your message. We look forward to sharing more of the stories of the people who lived and worked here.
@ManWhoLovesTheMary
Ай бұрын
The number of stories associated with this place must be numerous and full of powerful relatable and insightful. I pray that one day a Purnon Abby, of sorts, will be created by the Hollywood of France or Britain…or Hollywood itself to really make it come to life for the general public - as long as it doesn’t exploit the stories. They’re just so inspiring and so is your recording of them. This investigation goes to show that everything can be solved with some determination and research in order to find the right resources.
@stephaniegaromon3244
Ай бұрын
Thank you for telling the story of Adelaide so beautifully. I have so much respect for you taking such care and sensitivity in discovering the stories of the past as you bring life back into the chateau. You aren’t doing the renovations to just get it done, you are painstakingly uncovering clues and pieces of the lives and decorations from centuries before. It’s sad that time wears off the markings on a tombstone, but fortunate that the handwritten records are still preserved. There is so much we can learn from history so thank you for your efforts in preserving Purnon. ❤
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your message. You're quite right - if we just take the time to stop, investigate, to look and listen, often the clues are all around us.
@thatswhatilike_
Ай бұрын
Absolutely loved hearing about Adelaide and her life in the chateau. Did you manage to find out where she’s buried? It’s amazing to think of the history and if those walls could talk. The stories they could tell you. ❤ that chateau was just waiting for you both to buy it and save it. The fact that you even took the time when you’re both so busy to research Adelaide is a testament to the fact that the chateau is in very very safe hands. Xx
@kimberlyearly8918
Ай бұрын
As someone who has struggled with depression most of my life it's really sad to know that Adelaide was crying and sad all the time. And, back then, there wasn't help like we have today. Thank you for sharing her story with us.
Ай бұрын
We're glad you found this episode about Adelaide's life interesting. We may never know the circumstances of her life and passing but we're happy that you draw some comfort this video. Best wishes and thank you for following our journey.
@firstlast5068
19 күн бұрын
My thoughts may be a little different than most on here, whereas, I began to feel that Adelaide may have been a special needs person. Others have suggested that she was "sickly", but as the parent of an autistic adult child, I totally respect the need to have my daughter's bedroom right next to mine. As I watched the video, the feeling of parental closeness was reinforced when I learned that she was 29 when she passed in her bedroom. Death of sadness could indicate a suicide, being that her father was absent for so many years. My daughter is 20, will remain unwed, is intellectually about 5, and is the ceremonial Godmother of one of my friend's adopted children. My daughter Abby, was able to sign the church documents as well, and is a strong and well-loved figure in our community. Adelaide and Abby could be the same character in a play. History is mostly devoid of stories of special needs individuals. Bless you both for bringing Adelaide's story to the world. Thank you!
18 күн бұрын
Many of the hypotheses being advanced here are plausible. We may never know. All we can do is speculate (respectfully) and continue our research for further clues. We're glad you found her story interesting.
@darrellbrand1074
Ай бұрын
I hope this cemetery gets restored to its former glory to so these people will always be remembered properly throughout history and time
@dictionary310
Ай бұрын
I wonder if walking into Adelaide’s bedroom feels different since you’ve brought her history back to life? It’s a haunting story, thank you for sharing it. A copy of Chateau Reawakening arrived here in Toronto by Amazon a couple of days ago, it’s brilliant! It fills in a lot of gaps. It would be difficult to choose a favourite photograph, but if I had to, besides page 129 of course (so adorable) it’s page 181. Very beautiful. Buy the book!
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your message. Each room evolves as we come to understand the stories that touch them. Thank you so much for purchasing our book - we love the photo of Truffe... and yes, the dappled light coming through the window into our vestibule is special.
@estefan93eh
11 күн бұрын
So happy you research and give her the place she deserves in her home. I’m from Mexico and we do have a very particular way to see dead and we believe that a person die when it’s forgotten. So I feel that she is more alive than ever. Thank you for sharing your story too!
11 күн бұрын
Thank you for your perspective from your culture. We're thrilled you're following our journey.
@MishaGish
Ай бұрын
What a wonderful romantic addition to reawakening Chateau Purnon by seeking the lives of those who laughed and cried in this magnificent home! We live for Sundays edition of your adventure! Is there a second book coming?? ❤️👏👏👏👏
@patricefox8672
Ай бұрын
I wonder if her sadness led her to take her own life...her maid must have suffered for her entire life after the discovering of her mistress... Thank you for sharing this story and the time invested to bring it to this community that follows your journey...not only the restoration of stone but of the people who inhabited this magnificent dwelling...❤
@eXcludeyStarling
26 күн бұрын
This is actually exactly what I was thinking that “sadness” means. Most families would have viewed self harm as a huge shame on their family. I’m thinking she got pregnant out of wedlock and her child was taken away. She took her own life and I’m sure there were rumors. The family was probably embarrassed and tried to erase her from their history which is horrific and cruel.
@eXcludeyStarling
26 күн бұрын
In fact I’m wondering if her room was so close to her parent’s room because maybe she had attempted before.
@peccant
Күн бұрын
From my understanding, suicide might also explain the reluctance to name the occupant of grave 82 - Under such a scenario, I believe that normally the church would have insisted that she be buried on unconsecrated ground.
@butwereallsombdyspecial
Ай бұрын
This is so amazing it gives me chills and tears of joy. How import these lives from the past are. Beautiful historic cemetery
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.
@tiffinyanderson4403
4 күн бұрын
I’m American and grew up in a home built in 1862. As my parents renovated the home we found beautiful things and tbh heartbreaking items of our past. I’m enjoying watching your progress and bringing this home to life physically and historically.
@patdavis9804
5 күн бұрын
This was the very first episode I've seen of this channel. I will be subscribing from Arizona USA. Your kindness and respect for the unliving has earned you a soft in my heart. Thank you so kindly for not forgetting about that sweet young woman.❤
5 күн бұрын
Welcome to our KZitem channel and to our adventure saving and restoring the wonderful Chateau de Purnon. For us, restoring the buildings is only part of our journey. Rediscovering the lives of the people who lived and worked here over the last two and half centuries is also important. We are thrilled that this quest has drawn you to our project.
@alisonmary1443
Ай бұрын
Wow! This is no ordinary renovation, how refreshing. Thank you.
Ай бұрын
Thank you! We're thrilled you found Adelaide's story interesting.
@jennyeddison
25 күн бұрын
As a fellow Aussie, I see you both as ambassadors to France. So many people have the stereotypical view of Aussies being these brash, uncultured okker type characters. You both go a long way to kill that stereotype and are bringing to us not only some great building and reno footage, but stories of the people, history of architecture, the growth of a nation and some of the most pleasant, easy to watch KZitem footage online. Great job guys! Go Aussie!
25 күн бұрын
Thank you for your message. The relationship between Australians and the French people is a strong and close one. If, through our project here, we can strengthen it a little more, we would be thrilled.
@laurentbeaulieu4443
Ай бұрын
What wonderful work you do at Purnon not just restoring a building but also uncovering the details of the family who lived there. The story of Adelaide is very touching and it is nice to visit the cemetery, though the graves are in a state of abandon. The people and their history also make a house and as a follower of Purnon, I truly enjoyed your post. Thank you.
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your message. We're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.
@rosemariedeschenes7013
Ай бұрын
What an interesting and sad story of one of the chateau owners. Thank you for sharing this part of history 😍😘
Ай бұрын
Our pleasure - we're thrilled you found this episode as interesting as we did researching it!
@tiffinyanderson4403
4 күн бұрын
Seeing the registers in the shelf and not protected from fire or water damage made my ocd spike. So glad you found some information. 💫
@zipper674
16 күн бұрын
How thoughtful of the Mayor to be involved. Very nice indeed. Wonderful stories and History. Thank you all.
16 күн бұрын
We're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.
@trajanparker
Ай бұрын
Outstanding. As always!
Ай бұрын
Thank you! We're thrilled you enjoyed this piece of the chateau's history!
@gordonulrickson3626
Ай бұрын
You are doing a truly magnificent job of bringing the chateau back to life. Your attention to preserving all the historic details and history is wonderful. How interesting to discover the lives of the family. I am amazed that the graves are so plain and relatively simple for the family of such a prominent home.
@angelamalcomb1373
Ай бұрын
Wow , thank you for bringing Adelaide’s story to the light
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your message. We're thrilled you enjoyed her story.
@Regsfoto
Ай бұрын
Another wonderful and interesting episode in the life of Chateau Pernon! We like to think only of the good times that happened at such places but tragedies are also part of the story a well. Listening to what was said about Adelaide, and its true there's very, very little that is known, at least so far she seems to have for many years suffered from "sadness" which today we might describe as depression and likely of a level that one might be prescribed medications for. It makes me wonder if her demise, well, to be as sensitive as possible, might have been by her own hand. This is only a complete speculation of course, and there are many other possibilities, we have no idea, however the thing that stands out to me is the record states that she died of "sadness" and not some other illness or accident. Of course no one wants to think this, we want Pernon to be a happy joyous place where everything was wondrous all the time and any pain, sadness or tragedy were things that happened elsewhere, like Edouard's demise. However Pernon is above all a human place and so is its story. Who really knows, but thats what makes Chateau Pernon's story, which is the story of it's inhabitants so compelling.
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your message. Yes, it's possible that she struggled with her mental health in an era where these issues were poorly understood. And, you're quite right that we mustn't romanticise chateau life by pretending that the people who lived here din't struggle with all the personal issues that afflict people everywhere from all walks of life.
@pamorama
Ай бұрын
This is so wonderful that you’re reconstructing the whole history of the château, including the mysterious and rather sad history of Adelaide. I wonder if, when they say that she died of sadness, if that means she died at her own hand maybe the family didn’t want it to be known because this was religiously taboo. I guess we’ll never know but Adelaide will live on in that beautiful wallpaper!
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your message. Yes, all possible explanations. And, you're quite right, we'll almost certainly never know.
@michiperkins144
Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing precious Adelaide with us ❤
Ай бұрын
We're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.
@artmichel5572
Ай бұрын
This is beautiful and professional story telling. Thank you two for sharing your adventures. From the USA here, I wanted to say that I watch (very intently) your story here on KZitem. I can't help but wonder what life may have been like..then..there. Just beautiful! I especially locked in to the diaries because I love the penmanship. The script(s) used by educated people back then is absolutely gorgeous. Can't wait for the next episode.
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your message. We're thrilled you're enjoying our journey.
@victoriavillegas5
Ай бұрын
So well presented a very sad story of a young woman that couldn’t found her place on the newborn Republic of France. No doubt she found peace near our Creator.
Ай бұрын
We hope she is at peace.
@ronniemensch2400
Ай бұрын
Thank you for taking time to find the people behind the home. Those that lived and died there, Without your inquiring minds Adelaide would have remained just a name with little known about her. It is not easy to do research going back further, as records get lost, destroyed, and the proverbial brick wall remains, bringing the search to an end. I searched my mothers family to John bc 1777 my 5th or 6th grandfather son to a Henry and Mary and there my search came to a stop. To find the records is amazing.
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode. Nice work tracing your own ancestry.
@user-ge9ih2zp2i
Ай бұрын
it´s wonderful to see that you show the old lady with all her facettes. thank you!🤗
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your message.
@OurFrenchHouseRenovation
Ай бұрын
by far just the best KZitem channel..... thank you for sharing, we have your book and hope to visit one day, many thanks
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your message and for purchasing our book. We're thrilled that you're enjoying our journey to save Chateau de Purnon.
@lmfarms4611
18 күн бұрын
Those records are so important! I hope that someone can copy them for future generations. I love the hand writing it is so beautiful. With all of the computers this type of writing is lost.
18 күн бұрын
We are creating a fabulous archive here to safeguard the history that we are uncovering.
@jlhenderson2
Ай бұрын
Thanks for unraveling and sharing the fascinating mystery of the Adelaide de la Haye. Your sleuthing has made me more aware of Chateau de Purnon as a home and not just a collection of impressive buildings.
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Exactly the sentiment we wished to convey. We're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.
@garyrebholz4139
Ай бұрын
A soft brush and plain water really can reveal faint carved text on a grave monument that isn't obvious at first.
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@louiselewis5061
Ай бұрын
How wonderful that you have uncovered a little of Adelaide’s story. It’s so interesting and poignant. I hope there will be more to come. My imagination is full of possible scenarios of Adelaide. Look forward to your video every week.
@CenturyHomeProject
Ай бұрын
It’s wonderful that with the restoration of the château that you are bringing the family that built it back to life for those of us around the world to enjoy. You’re not just resurrecting the château. You were resurrecting the family that built it. That’s a beautiful thing.
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.
@jeanhawken4482
Ай бұрын
I cannot imagine such a scary time in history. An amazing time.
Ай бұрын
Yes, the French Revolution was a tumultuous time. No one who lived through it was left unchanged.
@johngraham8794
Ай бұрын
What a lovely to remember Adelaide by naming one of the beautiful Farrow and Ball wall papers in her memory
Ай бұрын
It seems fitting that the design found in her dressing room now bears her name.
@LA-jf1zn
Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing and remembering her. I think its fascinating to learn about the lives before us and who lived at your Chateau. Not only are you restoring your Chateau but you are caring to remember those who were there before you. It is a fascinating journey. 🦋
Ай бұрын
We're thrilled that you are enjoying our journey!
@HeatherJones-o4o
Ай бұрын
In those times the women seemed to be not important, thank you for bringing her back
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your message. We're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.
@my-mysknitsaloon
Ай бұрын
Poor Adelaide, died from sadness. It could mean everything from a broken heart, love/ marriage turned down or some mental illness. The Purnon first family need (new) restoreded grave stones. R.i.p 🤍🕯🤍 Warmly thanks for giving this to us - so heartful of you.❤
@jmfs8738
Ай бұрын
I was wondering if Adelaide had to give up her daughter to be raised by the Millers. That’s the kind of noble practice that was fairly common if the child was born out of wedlock, for instance. Sorrow and illness from that ordeal could take a young woman’s life back then. Might also explain why there’s so little written about the daughter of this important family.
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your message. We're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.
@robbiemoriarty7499
Ай бұрын
Sadly Adelaide’s final resting place is unmarked? Interesting that her bedroom ceiling was lower so a maids room could be attached above.
@gailamir1401
Ай бұрын
And this is why we watch. For the history. Thank you for sharing your good fortune with us. Very generous.
Ай бұрын
We're glad you enjoyed this episode.
@treenaspencer3710
Ай бұрын
So very interesting, thank you for taking the time to investigate this lady.😊
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your message - we're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.
@lisahelm9016
Ай бұрын
Perfect penmanship.
Ай бұрын
Isn't it exquisite?!
@lisahelm9016
18 күн бұрын
Yes, that is the word that best describes it. Thank you for sharing.
@truthseeker-mk4rt
Ай бұрын
So wonderful to learn the history of this lovely Chateau. Maybe dedicate a garden to her called The Adelaide Garden.
@michelleb6409
Ай бұрын
Another amazing episode. I love to see and hear the history of the chateau and all that lived and worked in it. Looking forward to finding out more!
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your message. We're thrilled you are fascinated by the history as well as the restoration.
@user-sj1zm3yr5k
Ай бұрын
I loved this story, especially that you weren’t willing to just let her slip into obscurity, but that you would search through all archives, cemeteries, and any other forms to bring her into the history with which she truly and wholeheartedly belongs! Thank you for that, for your heart and your desire to bring not just the Château back to life, but those whose lives might never have been known!
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your message. We're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.
@RLU-wt8vi
Ай бұрын
Perhaps in the future, when time permits, you might continue your research on Adelaide by researching her godchild. A chance that the young girl, her family, or the town's parish may have made note of her. 200 years later, the lady of sadness is remembered in the hearts of thousands.
@stephenpurcell2156
Ай бұрын
There is a product in the US called wet and forget which is used to clean gravestones. It does a remarkable job if you can get it there.
@annbardue3473
Ай бұрын
This story is an example of why I love your channel so much. You go to great lengths to preserve and honor all the things historical in a much deeper way than the other channels I follow. You take the time to actually research and uncover the “lost” in everything. I ALWAYS want to know about the lives lived so long ago and you go to extraordinary lengths to capture it. It would be amazing to write a book based on the sum total of what you eventually uncover. ❤❤❤❤
Ай бұрын
Thank you Ann for your wonderful message. We're thrilled you're enjoying each episode. We have released a book about our adventure so far. You can purchase it via the link here: chateaupurnon.com/boutique/
@owenwilliamfritts2271
17 күн бұрын
You all are just brilliant! We are watching from our ranch on Hawaii Island where we are renovating and building up a land art center. Lots of work and hundreds of projects so your work is familiar
14 күн бұрын
Thanks for your message. We're thrilled you enjoyed this episode. Good luck and best wishes for your project.
@RamonaL909
Ай бұрын
Fabulous. Now she will be remembered
Ай бұрын
Exactly! Thanks for your message.
@andrebordeaux5700
Ай бұрын
What a wonderful story of a life that might have slipped into obscurity if it were not for your efforts. Thank you and congratulations.
Ай бұрын
You're welcome. We're thrilled you enjoyed this episode.
@juliad368
Ай бұрын
Your channel is so different than other chateau channels and I'm hooked. As a French lady, I thank you for the respect you show to the French culture and history and to this beautiful chateau and its past inhabitants.
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your message. We are very touched by the warmth that has been shown to us by the people in our local community. We want to conduct a restoration that honours the history of this wonderful place and the people who have lived and worked here. We also want to celebrate the incredible skills of the artisans who are helping to rescue Chateau de Purnon.
@nancytysor7098
Ай бұрын
Oh my, I am sitting here in Viginia Beach , Va. USA surprisingly crying over this dear woman. Thank you for sharing her life with us .❤
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your message. We're thrilled you found this episode so touching.
@louisemaree2704
Ай бұрын
I am so very grateful 🙏 to you for diving not only into this mamorh renovation but the precious lives of the families involved. ❤️
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