Vensac, a small commune found in the Medoc region of the Aquitaine, stretching from the Vensac Plage with it's housing development called Vensac Océan only 1km from the beach
Bourseau et Fils manufacture and build top quality ecological wooden framed houses (ossature BBC) and commercial buildings including the walls, roof, elevations, windows and technical installations.
An early morning winter visit to the Maison Forte de Reignac giving an insight into life in past ages with it's fascinating torture museum, both horrifying and illuminating an option in the morning !
The gardens are found over looking the river Dordogne. There is a great walk (about 6 km) through the gardens where you can discover the thousands of shrubs and hedges that have been formally pruned
The first impressions of Chateau de Castelnaud when you make your way up the stone steps into the Artillery tower situated outside the curtain wall are the imposing ochre coloured ramparts .
Laugerie Basse found below an overhanging cliff, with troglodyte houses at the foot of the cliff including an auberge restaurant run by the Jugie fmaily for over 3 generations.
Classed as one of the most beautiful villages of France. This village hugging the valley side enjoys its own micro climate, protected from the northern winds by the cliffs rising to over 200m above.
This story started 4 years ago over a glass of Médoc at the summer market of Montalivet on the west coast of France, famous for its colourful stands, produce and atmosphere.
The beach (classed in the top 100 of France) has a surf atmosphere in the summer, ideal for taking a few small waves, all you have to do is walk a bit and in the end you will find a peak for yourself.
Naujac-sur-Mer is a small sleepy French village hidden in the forest situated 10 km from its Atlantic Coast beach resort called The Pin Sec. This Aquitaine village in the summer offers activities
Before putting something in the recycle bin, have a second look, could be upcycled? Maybe just opening your front door and breathing some fresh air gives inspiration. Browse here for a collection of garage upcycled ecological products and companies that I work with .
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Guides to the towns, villages and resorts. Exciting things to do and new places to visit. Practical information for the traveller relating to the beaches, plains, valleys and mountains. Places to visit , things to do, day and night for your time on the road. Check before you open your front door.
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All Stained glass windows are approx. 4 – 4.5 cm large and the sizes will vary a bit (+/- 1cm) as they are hand made in Yemen.
From burning the hole to making your pinhole camera, the guess work of the exposure times to importing to lightroom and the first results of dreamy soft feeling images.
That autumn windy day shredded the sun umbrella that we had been using in the garden over the last 10 years. All was left was the teak frame, while the cotton was left flapping in the wind.
A classic that seems to have been forgotten by the passage of time. The 2 litre straight-six engine and 4 speed box give you that celebration of sound that the 1970's rocked and rolled to.
That old wooden chair had been sitting in the back of the garage for a few years. It was on the way to the rubbish tip, before I knocked over a guitar that had not yet found it’s place in the house.
Cordless vacuum cleaner + selfie stick to electric skateboard - Make Your Own. Let’s not throw away, before putting something in the rubbish bin, have a look what it can be up-cycled into.
f you've ever thought of making a solar cooker from scratch then start with this page, it will hopefully give you some ideas about designing your first ecological solar cooker using a bit of upcycling.
Equipped with basket, light walking stick and knife. A pair of light water-proof trousers and strong Wellington Boots as the access can get a bit damp where the fungus likes to grow are a plus.
