Report - [FRA] Chateau Lumiere (May 2015)

[Beaker]

The former home of a tobacco tycoon, this fantastic house located in a small town in Alsace has been abandoned for 60+ years but is in remarkably good condition. The Chateau first appeared on the Urbex scene around 2012, but since then this location is unfortunately becoming well known, so graffiti and vandalism – in particular an old mirror in the foyer has been smashed – are starting to creep into the location. That said, some signage inside indicates that some French urbexers are trying to keep the place well looked after – here’s hoping they succeed.

The photos

External

You have been warned…!

Peering into the foyer – stunning!

Foyer

Staircase

Up

Ground floor rooms

First floor landing

Marble bathroom

Polite notice to respect the venue (Translation: Google)

Mansion in the canopy
Many of us have recognized you as in all the splendor ... Photographers, Models, of Urbex Fans
But some unscrupulous individuals do not respect you ... Alas!
Yet, you are known everywhere for your splendor and scenic cliches you bring us ...
Today April 19, 2015
We must correct you ... give you some luster after vandalism ... that you have suffered.
Thank you to those who will preserve you For ever

Respect this place!
As you would with you
Please
Do not break! do not vandalize ...
Do not let drag detritus, paper, etc ...
Bring with you your waste
That all, Photographers & Models May still make nice pictures.
In respect of places ...
Your protectors, Oh Beau Manoir!

Looking down

Upstairs bathroom

On the way out

Citroen has seen better days

 

[Bigian88]

Stunning place - some very nice lighting on the photos too.

Any idea why it was left to be reclaimed by nature?

 

[Oxygen Thief]

Nice honest set of pictures there, thanks.

 

[PlapPlap]

Gorgeous. I'm touched by the campaign to look after it.

 

[Will Knot]

At least it's not totally trashed I suppose......thanks for sharin'
Great pics and report

 

[Mr Beady]

Nice to actually see some more bits to it other than the mirrors.