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In these residences full of history live today's families. Each has their own methods to breathe new life into their ancestor's heritage. On a daily basis, life in a castle is work, with very few comforts and a lot of chores. The lords of the castle are generally passionate. They devote most of their time to maintaining this sumptuous heritage. From a very young age, children are put to work by sacrificing their leisure time in the service of tradition. We followed the daily life of these families who are trying with their means to revive the family estate. In Anjou, the Château de Brissac has belonged to the family of Charles André de Brissac for 150 years. This young lord of the castle manages this castle like a real business, which welcomes 45,000 visitors per year. It is one of the most beautiful castles in the Loire. In the heart of the Burgundy forest, 70 km from Dijon, the Val des Choux abbey. This monastery, condemned to oblivion, has become the property of the Monod family. Inès, 43, a former model, gave up her career to devote herself exclusively to her horses and her pack of dogs. The Laffon family lives at the Château de Giseux, in Indre-et-Loire, with their five children. Director of a security agency, Géraud Laffon devotes most of his income to the estate, which he is trying to restore. Director: Géraud Burin des Roziers