@chateaupurnon: Purnon’s dry moat often sparks curiosity. Why did the architect surround the chateau on three sides with a moat? Was it intended to have water in it? Was it an elaborate security measure or did it serve some other purpose? #chateaurestoration #frenchchateau #chateaudepurnonofficial
I’d love to know about the original family. And the history of how it went from being owned by a wealthy family to ending up in ruin. What happened?
2026-03-14 01:32:49
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Guti :
You think they also used the dry moat for some animals such as chickens or cows for daily supply of eggs and milk?
2026-03-14 00:44:18
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Paige :
Shh.. my show is on 😍
2026-03-13 23:17:58
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Scott Cohen :
How long did it take to build the chateau originally?
2026-04-20 03:50:59
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Elle :
It probably also was used to grow food! Many castles had gardens outside the kitchens that grew fruits vegetables and herbs! They were referred to as garden kitchens!
2026-03-14 23:56:37
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pamelamorgan146 :
did you find an ice house? love listening to the history. thank you both for sharing
2026-03-13 23:24:55
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SpasticLabRat :
Why, then, put it in front? If it was to keep the help separate, wouldn’t having the moat behind the chateau make more sense?
2026-03-14 16:51:06
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Nikki 🆘🇺🇸 :
The way I would fill that with flowers
2026-03-28 12:59:03
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Eddie :
What were the white trees in the beginning omgg
2026-03-13 23:38:12
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HailYea :
Gardens!
2026-03-13 23:23:33
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Heather Kirk 🇨🇦 :
It reminds me of the structure of the Château de Vincennes, even if that one predates yours. I think their dry moat was just restored.
2026-04-03 13:45:39
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Yasmin :
I see it as more of a walled garden than a moat.
2026-05-23 08:09:49
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Poevai LL :
There’s a dry moat in Chateau d’Angers! It has been filled with many things like a zoo at one point! Fruit orchards, and many other things.
2026-05-17 15:43:00
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Berethian :
So what makes it a moat? Rather than a sunken garden or what have you?
2026-03-14 12:57:51
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Zack :
Is there anything left of the wine cellar?
2026-03-14 00:35:52
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Stíofán :
babe wake up Château de Purnon just posted another video!
2026-03-14 07:12:10
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Peace Love & Butter :
Let’s not forget the kitchen garden (herbs etc. And the LAUNDRY. Boiling clothes & linens outdoors. They would have hung the clothes lines, out of site.
2026-05-27 20:48:46
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StarOne2$ :
Would love to know more about the family or families that lived there.
2026-03-20 01:46:48
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_cupky :
so interesting 🥰
2026-03-14 01:17:00
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Carolina :
lovely 😍
2026-03-13 23:25:22
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Lozza🇦🇺 :
Thankyou for the information Tim 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
2026-03-14 05:28:58
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Brooke Moore Michael :
Wow, that’s very interesting
2026-03-14 01:24:20
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Shelly😏Puddin :
History sparks,questions,and utters one thing,humanity,played rich to poor.
2026-04-17 05:43:44
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Janae & Chris :
Thanks for sharing the details. I loved learning more about your chateau
2026-04-07 21:02:40
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Non :
Maybe this dry moat is a way to protect the chateau from forest fire?
2026-03-14 14:28:53
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