We removed the old lift from 1932, this lift was just over 90 years old, and it has been stuck in between the second and third floor, for quite some time!
It’s this grand lady’s little bit of fame since this lift was designed by the one and only “Edoux” who designed one of the first elevators for the Eiffel tower.
In June 1889 Gustave Eiffel had an “Edoux” elevator put into service, a hydraulic machine that was the only one of its type in the world, with jacks 80 meters long. (It was dismounted in 1983) Between the second and third floors.
THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE EIFFEL TOWER
At the Château, we had a “Spooky” moment while removing it. However, it’s to be expected given her age.
After taking it down to the ground floor, there was no electricity, so the lift door opened and it made a big “Bing” noise, just like an old lift would. All you heard in the Château was hysterical laughter after the boys had a mild heart attack and jumped out of their skin, which is very contagious, as you know!
Château Le Mung 
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I was at the dear Chateau in 2001 with a group of artists, hosted by Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Healey who were the owners at that time. We artists staying on the upper floors truly wished the elevator worked, as it was quite a trek with our art supplies and suitcase to our rooms upstairs! Honestly we didn’t mind and our stay was made more wonderful by having the Chateau as our home base every evening.
Susan Gore Gardner, Georgia USA
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The history is amazing.
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