At 20, he bought and restored an abandoned castle. A visit with its young owner.

At 20, he bought and restored an abandoned castle. A visit with its young owner.

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219 Video Views·Jan 3, 2026  #castle

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Nicolas Chenivesse took over the Château de Charmes at the age of 20 and has spent the last five years undertaking extensive restoration work to save this monument, which had been abandoned and squatted in for over 20 years.

In this program, you will discover the history and interior of this charming château in the Drôme region, the restoration work already carried out by its young owner, and also the second floor, which remains unrestored and closed to the public.

Featuring: Nicolas Chenivesse, owner
Directed by: Olivier Schweizer, So Châteaux