She Lost Her Husband In War ~ A Mysterious Abandoned Mansion in France
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Mister Joan Francois and Misses Madeleine, both born in 1918, they were best friends for their entire childhood and they fell in love during college, they where seemingly made for each other. After college, Joan Francois and Madeleine decided to get married and make their love eternal, as a wedding present Madeleine her parents gave them the wonderful manor we see today, only a couple of months after moving in Misses Madeleine was Pregnant from their first child. But unfortunately world war 2 was just around the corner and Jean Francois was at the right age to fight for the country, … With all pride, he fought for his country but sadly he passed away during one of the brutal battles. Misses Madeleine became a widow and lived in Greave for decades, she also had to take care of their child on her own, later on, in life, she met her second lover Maurice and she spend the remainder of her life with him. They continued living in the wonderful mansion she got as a present from her parents and even decided to get a child together at a later age. She ended up being the last one surviving and passed away at the beautiful age of 95 years old.
Their memories live on forever in their abandoned house, today we will take a peek inside and document their forgotten lives…
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This brought tears to my eye's. I lost my best friend the love of my life my world my everything my boyfriend of 15yrs to a hit & run 2 miles from our house. The accident happened exactly 9 months ago today & 2 day's later I held him as much as I could with all of the tubes & ivs slowly rocked him rubbing his head while I sang our song At Last in a whisper in his ear as he slipped away in my arm's. We'd been together since we were 20. I can't believe it's been 9 month's because to me everyday feels like I just lost him the day before. I completely understand her grief & heartbreak. It's not something you ever get over. Grief is the hardest thing anyone can go through. She figured out a way to make room for it I'm still trying to figure that out. This is an amazing video. Telling their story & showing us how they lived in a way brings them back to life.
Corinne, wishing you comfort for the days and months ahead. In time you will learn to live with it and thrive again. Blessings to you 🙏
Hi Givens
@@dozenrosas2136 thank you so much I really appreciate it. I'm struggling. I'm struggling bad. All I do everyday is just get through the day. I miss him so much it physically hurts like my heart feels like it's going to explode out of my chest. I'm not at the point where I can think of all of the good memories & not break down into tears. Hell I broke down in the middle of a Walgreens thinking omg I'll never walk into a Walgreens with him again. It's truly the smallest things you miss. I know it's been 9 months & people always say time heals all wounds I'm still wondering when that'll be because the sadness the complete & utter heartbreak feeling so lost & alone everyday for 9 months wares on you mentally emotionally & physically. We had just celebrated his 39th bday exactly a month before. I always think omg he'll never turn 40 we'll never get married & we'll never be able to try to get pregnant again. All he ever wanted was to be a dad. I got pregnant when we'd been together for 7yrs but when I was 3 months along I was diagnosed with a brain tumor & I lost our son Aiden at 5 months. The only thing that gives me any semblance of peace & comfort is that if there is a heaven he's there & he finally got to meet his son. So he's being the dad he always wanted to be. Just never ever thought in a million yrs I'd have to say goodbye to him so so soon & not in that way. Sorry didn't mean to make this so long but again thank you & I hope one day I will be able to be happy again to live again to thrive again & to not just exist like I have been. Hope you're having a awesome day so far. Much❤&✌
@@Babararoot55 "Hi Root"
@@corinnegivens8547 Where are you from ? It’s nice 😊 meeting You🥺👋
Hi Leslie. That guitar instrument is a mandolin. Interesting pictures and images. It appears based on some of the pictures she was a teacher. Perhaps theatre or arts and crafts. The picture where she was talking with a microphone looked like a talent show as she was standing on a stage with instruments. The sewing machine may have been used to make costumes for her students. What a story and what a house. If those walls could talk. She lived to the age of 95 so amazing. Thank you for sharing their story. Safe travels. ❤️🙏
I am absolutely FASCINATED by these Homes. At first, I kept wondering , if People simply went and removed all the Beauty and History. After, contacting some of the people, who do the Shows. We have become Friends with a passion for History. I would LOVE to have some of the Beds and Armoires. Incredible Lady RIP❤️
The dolls are Greek and the mandolin may be a bouzouki
I agree that it may be a bouzouki. (sp) Mandolins have 4 pairs of strings. I didn't get a close look but it looked like it may have only had 6 tuning pegs which means 6 strings. I don't know how many the Greek instrument might have .
Thank you! I have limited mobility, so I appreciate you bringing these treasures into my home!😊🇨🇦
Hey Gary, I wish you the best health and I am glad I can bring you along on my adventure, sending lot's of love your way!
@@BrosOfDecay Thank you!
Leslie, you and your brother set the standards for abandon exploration I've noticed. I've watched you for years and I've noticed others that do expirations seem to follow your standards of respect for the previous owners in so many ways.
I notice this too and I like it that way :) The more respect the community has the better! Thanks for watching
The best
Un laúd
I'm glad she found love again. Leaving happiness in the echo of the home, not sadness. Memories of love found, lost and found again, with the laughter of children in the halls
Such respect for these homes and people. I hope through these videos it is teaching others how to behave in these abandoned places. Thanks
I teared up watching this video, the grief she must have felt. Thank you for telling her story, it sounds like she found happiness, and carried on his legacy throughout her life. I hope they have been reunited in the afterlife.
The little instrument is either a lute or a mandolin. Such a charming little home. ❤️ Thank you!
My first thought was Mandolin, but could be a lute. 🙂
@@colleenkeeney2420 I really don't know for sure, but it looks like a lute.🤷
I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate the time you always put into researching the history behind each place. Thank you for your work in documenting these important histories!
Love those hand crocheted blankets. I crochet. Those are beautiful
I'm totally addicted to Leslie's tours, so fun to walk through these places and imagine the lives of the people who lived there. like peeking into other people's behind-closed-doors worlds. dumb question though, why is the paint on the ceilings always falling down even when the house has only abandoned for a few years? whether in a hot or a cold climate, they are all falling down. wonder what causes that to happen.
Hello Leslie, thanks for another beautiful abandoned home, safe travels my friend!🤪
Hey 👋
Thank you Charles, I will try to stay safe, but it is still exploring :) Have a good one!
Although a sad story,a truly impressive one!
I love the way she made her home look so warm and inviting,so many precious lovely items in each of the rooms! Thank you for another wonderful exploration!!!
Unique home made ones :)
Hey Ramona, thank you for the lovely comment, I absolutely adored this house and had a blast exploring it!
Pieces of a life, what a beautiful house her family gifted her :) The houses look so charming in France. I have to say that I liked the recessed cabinets with her knickknacks, reminds me of family:) The dolls were nice to see, but the clown was eerie :) poor little guy. The phography was great to see also. I am impressed that the lady of the house was able to stay and enjoy her home for so long with a little ingenuity. Those unusual touches with the feeding trough and horse collar in the dining area were very unique. Thank you for sharing your adventure and stay safe.
Hey Patra, thank you for the wonderful comment, this was one of my favorite houses, absolutely loved the story although it was very sad. I am glad that you enjoyed watching the video!
I have been following your channel for a long time but I love it all. Your descriptions are so good 👍 and full of love for the country of there birth your beautiful history adds to the magic this is how history should be appreciated.
It is so sad there are no relatives or even friends that would come and maybe do something with this lovely home and all the beautiful memories left in the home.
@Bros of Decay do you know why the family hasn't cleaned out or maintained the house?
Especially since it appears to be structurally sound and in comparatively good condition. Some water damage on the ceiling and some mould here and there on the plaster, but no walls down, no sagging doors or windows nearly to fall out.
Just beautiful!
Leslie, How wonderfully you document your amazing discoverys in such beautiful places,my heart fils will anticipation and joy at seeing your travels...sadness is also a feeling I have when you show the lives of the peoples homes,it's such a great shame such items are left behind but if they weren't you wouldn't be able to show us these amazing videos.I have to say also how you put your heart and soul into what you document is wonderful.thank you so much .
There are lots of emotions that come up when I am exploring these places, but I am always glad and grateful that I get to tell the stories :)
Me encanta la manera tan respetuosa de que narras todos estos bellos lugares que alguna vez asi lo fueron, gracias por los subtitulos, saludos
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You know this is still a beautiful home. Thank you from Georgia
I just wanted to say you are probably the only person who goes to abandon homes that I would watch and even followed because you are the original there's so many of them trying to copy you but you really have a passion for history people's lives and it shows the way you talk in the details that you put in the heart and soul you put into it lovely the other ones are just a disappointment so I would not subscribe to any other one thank you for doing this because I'm also into history and details like that I noticed that by looking at your videos well done
Simply spectacular. Great work. One of your best.
Hi Lesley . Beautiful mansion and beautiful items in each rooms. a sad story . Great video stay safe.😍👍🔥👏❤️
Hi Tom💕
I love the way you tell the story of who lived in houses. You also put yourself in their shoes as describing where they probably spent most of their time in certain rooms. How her husband was never forgotten by pictures etc. I THOROUGHLY ENJOY YOUR NARRATIVE OF HOMES ❤️👍
11:43: It's an mandolin i think. Very nice home and very cosy, i love it! Those patchwork blankets tell enough, very warm people.
... But that clown is scary. ... And that Polar bear on the ground even more.
Keep up the good work brothers!
In my opinion, you have done a beautiful job showing us this old place. Thanks so much.
Betsy
I hate it when vandals just trash the memories of the family that lived there.It's so disgusting.I love the way you talk about the people who lived in these places and how you bring their story to life.Thanks for shutting the door to the house and we look forward to seeing more places.Just be careful while you're here in America and as always, we love you too guys.
Very incredible documentary 📸 I love the floppy disks, rug beater. We call the beads going into the kitchen. Thank you for making my day better.
Hi 👋 H
As sad as the story seems, the home saw lots of love .The memories still linger.
Absolutely Kathy, Madeleine was a caring and loving women, I would have loved to meet her in person!
What a beautiful, beautiful manor!!! Such a heart breaking, yet victorious story of this wonderful lady & her long & happy life! Such a grand manor was such a lovely wedding gift from her parents, that would sustain her & her families their entire lives!!! The sad thing is that, if there were any remaining children, they didn’t return for any of the family keepsakes or momentous😞 The architecture of the manor was gorgeous! The wooden furniture, dishes & pictures would have been wonderful keepsakes for family members!!! Thank you Leslie, for sharing this wonderful story & adventure with us! I truly loved it ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Leslie and Bros.
beautiful viewing of the manor.
blessing
Love you and your videos
I could even see how lovely the house was. Full of memories, harmony and caring but those things will just remain memories after all. Thank you for sharing your life with us your memories will remain forever.
Watched it for two minutes and already got emotional. Thanks for the history and documentation.
Hi Lesley. Thank you for another great video. She must of crochet lovely afghans
Hey Lesley! Good afternoon! Hello from Brazil ❤ thanks for this amazing video with many colored details.This story is very sad, but this video was very well selected! Congratulations 👏🥰🇧🇷
Thank you veryy much Celia
Awesome home, and story. Ty for sharing this unique home with us!! 💐❤
Thank you for another great video and a beautiful home I really love when you have the stories to go with it so thank you very much
Just Love The Way You Take in Pride In Showing The Lives, Bringing Them Back To Life💜💯💜
I love your videos, wonderful to see beautiful mansions/castles untouched as they were in thier hey day. Your commentary is great and thank you for showing every room and detail, so interesting!
I love the carpets on the wall.
And the bedroom.
A beautiful life story.
They where stunning!
Hello Lesley, thank you for another wonderful video.
The instrument on the sofa is called mandolin;
the device aside of the phone is called answering machine.
Greetings from Germany,
A.
Carpet beater
Thank you Leslie ive been watching different ones but keep coming to your for better quality and you take the time to show detail
I really thank you for your going through these old mansions and homes that have been abandoned. You do really well with English language in the videos.
If I was young again and
had lots of money, I would restore theses homes. Most of the expense would just be
too reproachable with years of damage. My only pet peeve is your not putting things back in place as you pilfer through each thing. Please just shut the door on cabinets or trunks like you found them.
Honestly you explain very well and thank you🙏💕
What a beautiful find. I just don’t understand how children could not come back to retrieve personal items of there parents pictures clothing you would think they want there’s memory’s. It showed a lot of love, loss, but sadness just left as if they never mattered.
Another great video. Enjoyed your telling of the story. ❤️❤️
Brad 🥰
Thank you bros. I only just discovered you exploring the same way I used to. Please keep making these. Love love love ❤
Thank you very much Rebecca, Lovely to hear that you can relive some memories in this way
Fascinating place! And you are growing a very nice beard. 🙂❤️
Hey Leslie great explore. You are such a joy to watch! Take care and stay well and safe.
Thank you, Lesley. When you find photos, check the back to see if there are any dates written. You're the best!!
Love from California. Chillin’ in the Mansion on a Sunday night wondering if my house will ever end up like that. I hope not 🙄. You’re awesome and thanks for another facinating video 🥳
My pleasure, if you house ends up like that I will make sure that I tell your story with the same respect and love
Schönes Video 👍👍 und durch ihre Erzählung der Bewohner des Hauses hat das Haus neu gelebt ! Immer intressant die Geschichte ihrer Bewohner zu hören! Danke für die Deutschen Untertitel 👍👍! Gruß aus Brandenburg Udo 🇩🇪 bleibt gesund
Heartbreaking losing her first husband during WW11 tragic. And a baby on the way. I'm so glad that she found another love. Interesting house much love there. Thank you for your video. 🌻
Can you imagine cooking for family and friends? I will always wish I had such a beautiful home. She was very blessed and you could tell she appreciated it.
Still amazed at how many time capsules there. The homes that are still full of furniture and history. Love the videos. Thanks for sharing
Oh my I would love to buy an old house like this and restore it! Such a beautiful story and even more beautiful manor.
Leslie, You give a personal view of abandoned houses which is at once professional and heart-warming. I have only started watching your videos recently (which keeping awake to get my grandson to school on time), but I will watch as many of your past episodes as I can to catch up. Keep up the good work!
My mother had a Electrolux sewing machine back in the early 80s. Now that's something you don't see that often. With all the different types of sewing you can create. Interesting explore as always Leslie 👍 From England 🌹
Grey 👋💕
@@Babararoot55 Oh hello 👋🌹🧵
Your chuckle while holding that clown was a little spooky sounding😘 but I loved it. 😍
You do a remarkable job videoing your content 👍☮️
Hi guys that was awesome mansion it’s sad wen you get vandalise it must of been a beautiful place at one time David 🇬🇧🙏❤️👍
Lesley this video was very emotional, what a wonderful story of her life and all those years she lived. That home is full of memories. Loved this video
Thank you Lesley for the lovely story and sharing all those memories that would otherwise be forgotten. Great Dora The Explorer rug! :) CUTE!
What a sad but beautiful house and story. You can tell she very much loved her first husband. It’s amazing that she lived to a nice ripe old age of 95. But it’s so sad to see all the memories just wasting away and fading into dust. Thanks for another great video of history frozen in time.
Gracias Maureno por mostrarnos toda esa belleza ,estaremos atentos a tus videos ,por cierto muy buenos cómo siempre ,suerte amigos y Bendiciones 🥰
Hi Lesley it looks as though it was a cosy home ,it’s sad to think it’s all left ,we should live every day as well as you can ,material things we can’t take with us ,sending lv Ann uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️👋👋👋
Hi Ann Smith, How very true, what you say about the material things, which will remain after we passed away! - I hope,
you are well and healthy, - and so I wish you all the best, a blessed week, peace and kindest regards from right
now rather cold and again snowy Switzerland.
Hello ann
I would like to tell you how much I enjoy watching your videos. You are so very appreciative and respectful of everything you find and see. What a great way to share these homes and lives of the individuals you explore. Thank you for all you do and share in the manner of how you share it.
ტიტრებით მაინც იყოს თარგმანი რუსულ ენაზე
Hi Leslie, the German mug on the shelf was amazing, I have one that looks just like the one you showed us. Awesome when you see something that you have too. Wish I could explore these places. I see how passionate you are about these artifacts and it makes me wish that I could be apart of the discovery with you. Be safe and take care.
Your friend,
Bonnie
Thank tout for this intéressante visite.beautyfeel this housse.
Hallo Leslie, Danke das du uns in der Oberlausitz an eurem Lost Place teilnehmen last! Eure Übersetzung ist zwar manchmal unklar, aber ich liebe sie! Herzliche Grüsse von Gabi
Another fine home because of you we get to see. Living a long time she must have had a good life. I hope so anyway. Im glad to see after her husband she found a person to shair her life with. I think no one should ever be alone even though so many people do. Theres not much to say about this home. Looks like to me this place is another home thats not going to come back. Thats the sad part to see. Time moves on. Stay safe and I will be watching for next weeks show. Thanks
I had watched a different explorer visit to this home. Leslie, your visit offers a wonderful level of detail and emotion, it makes us feel like we are meeting the former owners. I appreciate your thoughtful way of storytelling. Great job!
On a sad note, I noticed that the white door in the downstairs bedroom, to the left of the bed 26:05, had several large locks/bolts on it. This didn't look original and made me wonder if the older lady felt uncomfortable living alone in the house. A weird thing was the graffiti on the refrigerator in the kitchen. Someone wrote "ne pas guurire meric!" This is not spelled correctly and possibly they meant to write ne pas guérie / guérir (don't recover or get better) merci. Perhaps she had to leave the home because of poor health and stay in a medical facility, and detestable people broke in to vandalize it or squat there. Old people are treasures and deserve to live in peace and respect.
hi from Wellsville NY
What a great find , well documented , yet another fantastic video .
Well done Lesley! Love you my darling! 🥰⭐️🇺🇸
Thank you sharing 💋 💘 😔
Good day leslie! Thank you for another interesting and amazing videos that you showed today..Stay safe wherever you are going🥰🥰.. Watching from the Philippines💖💖
Lesley, you can't resist opening the refrigerators and freezers. Haha
I laugh every time!! Right after I say noooooooo don't do it!😂😂
Amazing work interesting..but sad place.. thank you..…i from Australia 👍
Leslie this was another amazing story and tour love your quality and how you put your heart lnto these beautifull tours hugs
Beautiful,God
bless you
Leslie thank you for another great explore, watching from London and really appreciate your work.. thankyou x
My pleasure, I am glad that you enjoyed the exploration!
Great video Greetings from Romania With love Rody
The stringed instrument at the beginning of the video is a Lute. As always Lesly, this was another awesome video. Safe travels!
Hi 👋 Pat 🙃
Thank you Lesley such a heart rendering story , The musical instrument is a mandolin , many thanks to you
On the wall is Charles De Gaulle not her husband. It is also incorrect to say that houses did not have bathrooms. They did indeed have bathrooms. Anyway, great job.
I thought so too.
No, That is not Charles De Gaulle. Look at a picture of Charles De Gaulle closely. He has a very large nose... the picture of this man does not. However, De Gaulle wore a hat similar to the man in the picture.
@@Anne-yi5sb Anyway, he looks handsome :-)
He is General Leclerc.
Yes Lesley in good health ,she probably couldn’t get up stairs very sad
O BRASIL 🇧🇷 LOVE HISTÓRIA DE BROS OF DECAY🏆🥇. PARABÉNS LESLIE 👏👏👏👏👏‼️
J’ai vu cette maison dans la vidéo d’un autre urbexeur, qu’elle tristesse de voir qu’elle a été vandalisé, vraiment dommage que cette maison est aussi abîmé maintenant. Merci de la redecouvrir
Tu sais dans quelle región elle se trouve??
Je me demande bien comment le gars fait pour trouver de pareils endroits
@@tortugakeskecapeutefaire3874 non, ils ne donnent pas l’endroit à cause des pillages mais c’est vrai il trouve de sacrées endroits j’aime beaucoup
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Hello Lesley! Very nice exploration. Sad history of the Owner of the house but She was living great and happy funded Maurice . I am love the many dollies , tablecloth in the sofa, and the pillows she was crocheting . I am thinking is the machine is for embroidery. Thank you for your lovely narration! Stay safe 😷 💖 😊 🥰 👍
I enjoyed this so much! The decor, China, and Crystal reveal that she was a loving family person. I can just imagine the friends and family gathering there for the weekends. I’ll bet the house smelled devine with foods cooking. It reminds me of homes that I went to when I was young. Thanks so much for focusing on her “what nots”! Most were probably given to her as gifts. I don’t think people gift each other beautifully decorated, glass, delicate objects anymore. Seeing this lady’s items brought back precious memories to me. 😊
Love your videos. Keep it up!
Great Video, thank you
Me gustó mucho está casa llena de recuerdos tristes y a la vez felices. Un saludo para ustedes desde Paraguay 💚🥰😘😘😘
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Hi Lesley, it is wonderful how you are preserving the history of these people and their homes. The youth of today may get an insight into the lives that were lost during WWII and the sacrifices that people made for their country and for Freedom. You can see Madeleine's ghost, she starts at the lamp in her bedroom and moves across the bed and is also seen in the mirror. The spirit starts at 26.18 and is obvious as i saw it 3 times. It is a shame that nobody even emptied the fridge. Old people keep so much stuff and have a hard time throwing things away especially if they lived through a war.
Thank you so much for sharing this you do and amazing job on these videos and you really care what has happened to these people I’m so proud of you 👏
At about 22:13 not a typewriter, but looks like a form of vintage knitting machine. 🧤🧣🧦 Also remember in these old homes not all the bedrooms were for family members that lived in the home. They would have extra bedrooms for visitors as back then it would be a long carriage ride for the guest to travel. Even if they just held a dinner event they needed rooms for guest to sleep over.
I was wondering if it was an early coding machine because someone there has an interest in computers
I just love you and your pictures
I am a T4 complete paraplegic for 30 years. Thank you for the adventures, much appreciated, South Africa.