At Purnon, the story of restoration is written in even the smallest things – the intricate details in a piece of 18th century furniture, the tap of a stonemason’s hammer or the care taken to precisely hang wall paper on a surface that carries the subtle imperfections of the passage of time.
It is a story of craftsmanship – the remarkable skills of the team we work with every day to reawaken Château de Purnon, as well as the skills we have learned to bring authenticity to this remarkable project… each decision a small act of fidelity to the past.
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That evacuation guttering is my best 🙂
So fortunate there did not look like any woodworm in your billiard table ❤awesome 😉
The same and the same and the same ……….🙃🙃🙃
Since you live so far away from a major city, how do you find such amazing artist to work on this facility? Obviously, these are highly skilled people and it seems odd that there are so many this far from a city.
Your talents that you have acquired throughout the restoration are amazing! I am recalling hanging wallpaper in my 150 year old home in Michigan with only 9 foot ceilings and you are on scaffolding! Our small town was known for its mineral baths so there are lots of stories about the people who built and lived in the homes.
Bravo!
Yes!! This wallpaper information is exactly what I have been waiting for! Thank you!
I love that the slate roof looks almost pale blue when it is dry. Such a thing of beauty!
Lego needs to do a Chateau de Purnon set!!
These artisan's are just amazing how back breaking is their work and both of you are definitely not the same people good luck with your week end wish I could get there Loved the video
Wow, just amazing craftsmanship!
What a beautiful blue!
Great history, on that felt!
These artists are true geniuses in their craft. Amazing work by all.
Love your videos — so much history and techniques of application are so very important! Also, your puppy's haircut is very cute! I know you mentioned it a few months ago, but what kind of dog is he? He seems part Portugese water dog?
Everything that you offer in these videos is always so fascinating . It's like being in school and on vacation at the same time!
Such a fulfilling end to yet another project. You two have been so hands on during this entire process. The craft person's knowledge of historical processes is so almost overwhelming to hear. Fish glue, the special bridge and building finish, the gutters, wallpaper in the tea room. Seeing these four projects reach a final phase has to be so fulfilling for you two.
Our old farmhouse and others in the cotton farming community about 30 miles north of Dallas, Texas, USA, mostly just had lengths of wood of 5 to 12 inches wide for walls. The boards were hung horizontally. Mom wall papered for the community. Widths of canvas/heavy gauze were hung vertically using tacks like the upholster did. Mom's tack hammer had the same magnetic end. So this video brought back two memories. As for the papered walls, on windy days the paper would move ever so slightly as the wind came between the cracks of the wood. The wall paper in those days had a .5 inch overlap for a finished edge. No painting at edges needed.
Thank you again for taking us on this journey with you.
AS a young person I had a pocket billiards table with much the same ball return system. I cant wait to hear the first break and the drop of balls. Maybe one day I will be able to enjoy a nice glass of port and a round or two on it .
Watching the artisan using a sponge to apply the final color to the render seemed a little over the top. That is until I saw the final result to the bridge. With the lions now back on their perch, the bridge is truly a work of art. Especially so when I go back to videos before the work on the bridge began. It’s hard to believe it’s the same entrance.
Tout l'amour que vous avez pour votre si beau domaine transpire au travers des images qui, chaque semaine, nous transportent dans votre fantastique voyage.
Comme toujours vous mettez en valeur la qualité du travail accompli et les nombreux savoir-faire de nos artisans.
Vos qualités personnelles, votre pugnacité, votre mobilisation très personnelle sur tous les fronts , votre inébranlable volonté de découvrir notre histoire, votre volonté de partager votre engagement et votre mobilisation jusque dans les détails, sont inspirants et justifient la réussite de votre si beau projet.
Au delà de préserver Purnon pour les générations futures, vous le réinstallez dans une grandeur et une majesté, qui font honneur à notre pays et à l'esprit de ses bâtisseurs.
Quelle chance et quel bonheur pour vous et pour nous, que Purnon ait croisé votre chemin !
Truly painstakingly beautiful ❤
I would definitely say that you can now consider yourself a professional wallpaper hanger. The size of the walls and details in the paper are more than most wallpaper hangers would want to tackle. Everything is really coming along and I wish I was going to be there for your open house.
I love all the steps taken, big and small that have brought you here. But every time i see the roof in all its splendour, it brings a tear to my eye. Its crazy because im not a crier. Haha. But the roof! Brilliant, just brilliant.
Call me crazy ….but I love the sound of the metal tacks hitting the plastic bucket. ❤❤❤
I may have missed it, but wonder if the floor under the billiard table had to be leveled and how that was done as it's key to the game.
Many prayers for all the artisans and everyone their hardwork!
Beautiful wall paper and the table looks good!
Wishing you all the best!
Oh my goodness the stone guttering is such a huge time consuming project! I cannot believe that anyone would have actually done that at all. Kudos to all of the stone masons, they are truly amazing!
the view at 15:30 is so good
I bought your book
Hello, the bridge looks magnificent and finally completed! Congratulations. I wanted to ask what the plans are for the deer / buck statue?
Today’s video was sponsored by the colours ‘Simonis Blue’ and ‘Artisan Ochre’ – a visual delight!
Thank you for your beautiful and respectful story telling. This billiard table story is just one of so many that has brought tears of heart felt joy to my eyes. I am so happy that you share these journeys with us. I admire you both so much.
The bridge looks great!😃👏
Oh what a mammoth job!
These videos, the presentation etc., are all so professional but still personal. The restoration work is so impressive and encouraging to see the skills still available in France. This is one of my favourite channels. One I never get annoyed or bored with.
Everyone who is working on the chateau does such meticulous, beautiful work. It's a joy to watch.
Every week, just wow I say , well done team ! Well done all involved 🤗
Fish glue is often use by professional art restorers.
I'm so happy for you both. Looks like everything is coming together beautifully. Knock on wood. The contrast of walking into a finished room from a worksite in progress must be so satisfying. The minimalist grandeur of the billiard room's wall contours is impressive & very satisfying. Imagine gentlemen in 18th Century attire outdoing each other in measured elegance as if on stage for one another. A refined masculinity that is particular to French men. Can't wait for the reveal!
Lots of things are getting finished !! the bridge is superb !
Guy's I am lost for words, the transformation I have witnessed since I started watching your updates is incredible! You and your team have done a marvellous job restoring this beautiful chateau, Well done one and all! 🥰
So excited for the restoration of the billiard table. Love watching from Perth Western Australia x❤x❤
Considering that the felt wore out on the billiard table it's only right that the original supplier replace it at no charge 😉
Do you ever have a day when you just stay in bed most of the day and don't even get out of your pj's????
The table kept in time with the room. Made together, revived together.
( needs to be said in French in the French way )
Wow. What a journey. But good things take time, and it's been wonderful to watch Purnon's transformation all the way from Perth, WA.
I could really have used the knowledge of painting the wall where the two strips of wallpaper will go because each strip touched the other when I put them there and somehow they separated now. Why didn’t you tell me this earlier😂!!
I can picture you and your loved ones, after opening Christmas presents, relaxing with a game of pool and some mulled wine and hot chocolate. 🙂