He Spent 20 Years Restoring This Abandoned French Castle | Full Interview

Discover the extraordinary journey of Gregoire as he dedicates 20 years of his life to restore a 500-year-old abandoned French chateau that had been neglected for three centuries. This remarkable medieval castle near Thilouze in the Loire Valley was built in the 15th century after the Hundred Years War with England. Complete with a drawbridge, moat, and archer slits, this historic treasure survived violent religious wars between Protestants and Catholics, and even served as a hiding place for a French-English journalist during World War II.

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In this exclusive interview, Gregoire reveals the most challenging aspects of the restoration process, including the painstaking work of creating authentic 16th-century windows using wood from the chateau's own forest.

He shares how he had to remove 20,000 tons of mud just to check the foundations and the incredible dedication required to follow strict National Heritage Building regulations.

His advice for anyone dreaming of undertaking such a monumental restoration? "Passion and patience. You should not think about the end of the restoration. You should not have a schedule. It's your life project."

Best of all, this beautifully restored medieval chateau is now open to visitors from April to mid-October, offering a perfect base for exploring the Loire Valley.

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