Exploring Cute French Towns | Manor & Maker

We're finishing a project in the house, and heading out to explore Bergerac and Aubazine.

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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.

[gabygaedecke]

Both Aubazine and Bergerac were not only interesting but beautiful, each in their own way. Thank you for sharing.

[almostachateau]

Hi Lovely people, I hope you enjoyed the Indian restaurant, Bergerac its my favourite place to visit, wonderful Saturday market, however the restaurant next door La villa Laetitia " is superb! The desserts are incredible! Thanks for a great vlog 😍

[mariak]

😍 Thank you Sara & Stephen………a brilliant mix of sightseeing, history & château decorating!! 💖💖

[rosemariedeschenes]

Love the history behind your trip to these beautiful towns. Thanks for taking us along 😍😘

[katherinegeddie]

Thank you for taking us along on your trip.

[donnadodman]

Thx Steve and Sara for the tour and history on Coco C. ❤

[DreamingInFrance]

Fascinating history lesson about Coco Chanel. I had no idea.

[lavonnemountain]

Bergerac was not what I expected but always awesome to see these ancient towns, I have read about Coco so that was fun to actually interesting to be in her home. Loved the red lipstick Sarah! Mirror looks great!

[vrpedulla]

The La Tour room has really come into its own with the mantle decoration and mirror

[clorinda.]

thanks for taking us there, that is really waterfall and cathedral was really neat to see

[carolesmith]

Steve the mirror looks a lot better on the wall over the fireplace, Thanks for letting us go along on your trip the landscape looks amazing and thank you for the knowledge of Coco Chanel take care and see you both next time 💕🌼🤗

[lynnralph]

The row of old buildings where you saw the one for sale, is where the men who sailed the barges down the Dordogne lived.

[edmc]

Warmest wishes from Sherry and Ed in Nebraska.

[AthollMoir]

What a lovely blue sky! Interesting Vlog. Well done the mirror hanging, so precise. Evelyn ❤ x

[artyjensioux]

I’m sure that house was for sale 2 years ago. Lovely to revisit Bergerac ❤ thank you

[deborahsettle]

Very nice post, interesting history! Love the little Trillium flower painting on the mantle…🥰

[fullframecoach]

I love living vicariously through you! Definitely have to explore the Dordogne one day, with the help of someone who's happy to drive on the other side of the road 😊 lots of love from Bendigo 🇦🇺 xxx

[jaxstorey]

I really enjoyed that, thank you, you two!
And how fascinating to hear how Coco Chanel most likely ended up with her signature logo! Great spotting, Steve.
Looking beautiful, dear Sara.
Love, Jacqueline from New Zealand

[sandradrees]

Thank you for sharing your road trips, not only are they both beautiful and interesting places, they are not too far for me to travel to from my house in Treignac (a beautiful little town, also well worth a visit). You have inspired me to take some time out to explore these lovely places when I am next there.
Love the vignette, the balance is just perfect :) xx

[donnagriffis]

You guys are extremely blessed to be close to so many beautiful places filled with history, thank you for taking us with you, maybe sometime you can ask a realtor to take you into a house like the lopsided one so that we can kind of get a glimpse of some of the cool, neat whimsical places. I know I would enjoy that. Sending love from Indiana, USA.❤