KAYAKING on the Dordogne River | Manor & Maker

Elske deGroot of Luxeca Studios is back in town! We're showing her the summer sights, including Excideuil market, and kayaking on the Dordogne River! Sign up for our newsletter to get advance access to retreats, including Elske's 2023 Creative Awakening Retreat! https://www.manorandmaker.com/newsletter Find out more about Elske & Luxeca Studios: https://www.luxecastudios.com/ Instagram: @luxeca_studios #chateau #dordogne #thingstodo Manor & Maker theme music by Jamie Christopherson and Jeff MacDonald for Louder Productions. Follow us on Instagram @manorandmaker Sara, an IT professional & Stephen a graphic designer and artist are world-traveling Canadians who dreamt of moving to Europe, and France in particular. In 2020 they were working from home when Stephen turned to Sara and popped the question she was longing to hear, “What would have to be true for us to buy a chateau in France?” They searched online for months viewing hundreds of properties. They narrowed their search and toured some properties when they happened upon the one that captured our hearts, Château de Saint-Germain-des-Prés. A year later they made the move to France to start their new adventure in our beautiful Château. They created “Manor and Maker” to reflect the two sides of their adventure. One, to live as chateau owners with all the ups and downs and two, to pursue their passions as makers, creating art in all its forms. They will invite others to come together, united by their passions, to share in this adventure. We invite you to join us too, as we bring our dreams to life. Welcome to Manor & Maker.

Taking our Guests to Lalande | Markets, Brocantes & the World's Oldest Pastel Studio | Manor & Maker
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Taking our Guests to Lalande | Markets, Brocantes & the World's Oldest Pastel Studio | Manor & Maker

A King, a Crossbow, and an Historic Château Down the Road From Us | Manor & Maker
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A King, a Crossbow, and an Historic Château Down the Road From Us | Manor & Maker

Psychic Stone Talk with Pictish Sculpted Standing Stones at Aberlemno with @4_pillarswithlisa
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Psychic Stone Talk with Pictish Sculpted Standing Stones at Aberlemno with @4_pillarswithlisa

How To Do A Canoe Or Kayak Trip | Kayak Trip Adventure In France | How To Do A Canoe Trip
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How To Do A Canoe Or Kayak Trip | Kayak Trip Adventure In France | How To Do A Canoe Trip

What Happened to Germany's Royal Family After They Lost the Throne?
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What Happened to Germany's Royal Family After They Lost the Throne?

Restoring the Chairs of @chateaudelalacelle  | Leather Restoration
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Restoring the Chairs of @chateaudelalacelle | Leather Restoration

French Immersion & CHATEAU de Hautefort CHANGES | Manor & Maker
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French Immersion & CHATEAU de Hautefort CHANGES | Manor & Maker

This HUGE tree could fall on our chateau!
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This HUGE tree could fall on our chateau!

ANTIQUING in the Dordogne + MY FATHER'S ART IS MADE INTO TILES!!!
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ANTIQUING in the Dordogne + MY FATHER'S ART IS MADE INTO TILES!!!

Discovering a sartorial treasure + land clearing | Manor & Maker
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Discovering a sartorial treasure + land clearing | Manor & Maker

The WORST place to crash a motorcycle - Mongolia  |S8, EP136
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The WORST place to crash a motorcycle - Mongolia |S8, EP136

Saving the Château Takes TENS OF THOUSANDS of Tasks!
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Saving the Château Takes TENS OF THOUSANDS of Tasks!

This Tree Had to Go | Friends Join Us and We add to the  Kitchen refresh | Manor & Maker
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This Tree Had to Go | Friends Join Us and We add to the Kitchen refresh | Manor & Maker

We visit MANOR & MAKER | Our FIRST TIME seeing their CHATEAU
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We visit MANOR & MAKER | Our FIRST TIME seeing their CHATEAU

Sundays at the Chateau: TRANSFORMING BROCANTE BARGAINS!
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Sundays at the Chateau: TRANSFORMING BROCANTE BARGAINS!

Kayaking the Dordogne River, France, 9-23-15
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Kayaking the Dordogne River, France, 9-23-15

Painting Our Medieval Dungeon Metalwork | French Chateau DIY
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Painting Our Medieval Dungeon Metalwork | French Chateau DIY

Prince Philip: The Wife He Never Replaced — Even His Staff Saw It Clearly
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Prince Philip: The Wife He Never Replaced — Even His Staff Saw It Clearly

Ep. 8: Inside the Château that we WON!  🏰  |  FULL TOUR of Château des Fleurs Violettes
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Ep. 8: Inside the Château that we WON! 🏰 | FULL TOUR of Château des Fleurs Violettes

Spring Prep at Our French Château (And a New Village Restaurant) | Manor & Maker
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Spring Prep at Our French Château (And a New Village Restaurant) | Manor & Maker