@chateaupurnon: We’ve shared the milestones - the discovery of the royal busts, the laying of the last slate shingle, the return of Purnon’s lions. But the real story of the reawakening of Château de Purnon lies in un-celebrated toil. Painstaking, patient and precise… repeated week after week by our extraordinary artisans. And there is perhaps no more fitting example than the transformation of Purnon’s dry moat. Watch in full on YouTube / Link in bio
Is this incredible journey documented in its entirety anywhere?
It would make an incredible grand design series of episodes, or a stand alone documentary?
2026-08-10 20:00:37
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I have never really heard the term of a dry moat. The back breaking work to complete this is astounding! Kudos to those workers or are they called stonemasons? Just wow!
2026-08-10 19:29:14
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lk9828 :
Artisans are the ultimate result of pure craftsmanship. Their gift is unmeasurable. Thank you to each of you.
2026-08-10 20:12:25
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I AM US . AI :
Forgive my ignorance, but what is the purpose of this stone trim around the building perimeter?
2026-08-10 21:23:29
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🦮 :
Note to self, record all future work from contractors so they actually work like this 😂
2026-08-10 19:30:54
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tntntathome :
What a painstaking but beautiful process!!🙌🏻
2026-10-07 10:24:30
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rascott :
I still can't get over that gorgeous slate roof. What true craftsmanship and artistry.
2026-08-10 23:02:37
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Jinjur143 :
My god what painstakingly hard work! Kudos to the team for an amazing job
2026-08-10 22:03:49
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Houseofcats :
Genuinely how do they afford this? Are they inherently wealthy and decided to do this? Or does France provide the monetary means to restore this?
2026-08-11 14:39:07
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Quercus_Agrif0lia :
I think you’ve done a wonderful job constantly giving your tradesmen their due credit. Thank you for that ✌
2026-08-11 01:06:51
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user1795506092681 :
Is it technically just a flashy word for a drain or guttering, as it looks like both sides slope into the single line of rocks?
2026-08-10 21:47:11
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DWMiller :
You talk about labor intensive, the cost of doing that dry moat must be astronomical. it’s nice that you are able to return the Château to its original grandeur
2026-08-10 20:00:59
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toolateforagoodname :
my back hurts just watching this
2026-08-10 23:34:49
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Turdie_the_Floater :
Whyyy?? What’s the point of a dry moat?
2026-08-11 04:00:22
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Jessie Doran209 :
I imagine being able to put on your CV that you worked on the Chateau in most capacities would be great for your career
2026-08-11 02:34:04
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Whisper Faith Haven :
You should make a movie style documentary this home and all the people who made this happen their beautiful craftsmanship. And allow them to have some of the money made as a huge bonus for all their work but the ability for them all to be there at opening night
2026-08-10 21:11:55
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3 Little Pigs 🐷 :
kudos to those artists (stone workers) and all other hands on workers (also artists imo), this would have been the job of a lifetime!
2026-08-10 21:14:04
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ianc66 :
Craftsmen at work
2026-08-10 19:49:21
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Steve R :
Those poor knees😢
But excellent craftsmanship 👌👍
2026-08-10 19:32:50
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RAULMENRA :
Mes salutations et mes félicitations à ces artisans qui ont œuvré pour redonner à ce château toute sa splendeur... Un très grand merci...
2026-08-11 02:18:47
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Turdie_the_Floater :
WHY are the stones stacked on edge?? It’s so counterintuitive. It’s really bothering my OCD traits
2026-08-29 18:08:10
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Aaron Van Der Graham :
How incredible, you just don’t see workmanship like this anymore
2026-08-17 09:45:35
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dome_now :
It’s beautiful but what about the weeds
2026-08-11 14:53:58
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lauraharbour7 :
The craftsmanship of these people is amazing and no AI ! This is what needs to be brought into education not computers.
2026-08-15 13:31:47
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