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Embark on an extraordinary journey through time and discover the behind the scenes of the construction of Guédelon Castle, an extraordinary construction site where history comes to life! During the 2h38 of this documentary by L'ArchiPelle, you will meet the passionate craftsmen who perpetuate the ancestral know-how of medieval builders. Let yourself be guided by their precise gestures and their captivating explanations to understand the ingenious techniques, forgotten trades and authentic materials that gave birth to this architectural masterpiece that many countries envy us. To get to Guédelon Castle: https://www.guedelon.fr/ @guedelonnousbatissonsuncha6917 We focused on the construction methods of Guédelon Castle such as carpentry, masonry and you will see that medieval techniques are the reference for ecological construction. Find training courses in ecological renovation by Savoir et Savoir Faire (co-created by L'ArchiPelle) 10% for L'ArchiPelle subscribers with the code: ARCHI https://tinyurl.com/savoiretsavoirfai... SUMMARY: 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Presentation and history of Guédelon by Florian 11:07 François presents sawing, the medieval transport of logs 26:46 Herbalism and a visit to the Guédelon gardens by Emma 47:53 Lime, mortars, batches and ecological construction 01:06:50 The framework, tools, squaring wood with an axe, the outline and the oak shingle 01:53:22 Ecological wall paints by Valérie and Claire 02:02:54 Natural dyes by Charlotte 02:14:11 The forge and the making of decorated nails by Philippe 02:20:17 Visit of the chapel tower by Florian and François 02:30:11 Water management at the Guédelon castle Thanks to the entire Guédelon team for the welcome and for making filming easier for us #guedelon #autonomy #castle Filming date: End of May 2024 Find us on L'Archi'Pelle: http://www.larchipelle.fr / larchipellefr / larchipelle / discord t.me/larchipelle