Still not sure the Christmas Deco is BIG ENOUGH + French Xmas Markets | Manor & Maker

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Behind the scenes at our 16th-century château in the Dordogne as we deck the halls for Christmas (with a few mishaps along the way). Join us at an authentic local maker's market in Thiviers, where French artisans sell their handmade goods, then watch as winter weather sends us running for cover in Périgueux. This is real château life in rural France: beautiful, chaotic, and always an adventure. If you've ever dreamed of spending the holidays in a French château or experiencing authentic regional markets, this is your peek into what makes the Dordogne so special. Not everything goes to plan, but that's part of the charm. Thanks to @elske_dreaming_in_france (IG) for being my unwitting accomplice. #ChâteauLife #ChristmasInFrance #DordogneFrance #FrenchCountryside #ChâteauLiving #AuthenticFrance #FrenchMarkets #ChristmasDecor #LifeInFrance #DordogneVillages #FrenchCulture #Thiviers #Périgueux #FrenchChristmas #SlowLiving #RuralFrance #FrenchLifestyle #ChâteauDecorating #ExpatLife #FranceTravel #HiddenFrance #SouthwestFrance #ChâteauAdventures #BehindTheScenes Manor & Maker theme music by Jamie Christopherson and Jeff MacDonald for Louder Productions. Want to join in? www.manorandmaker.com Get free stuff and discounts on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/manorandmaker Follow us on Instagram @manorandmaker Welcome to Château de Saint-Germain-des-Prés, our 500-year-old home in Southwest France's Dordogne region. We're Sara & Stephen, creative retreat hosts building a life where creativity shows up in everything we do. He's an artist, and we both believe everyone is more creative than they think. What We Share: This is our take on château life: hosting art retreats and creative workshops, watching transformations unfold, learning restoration and interior design as we make spaces beautiful for our guests, embracing slow living in rural France, and discovering that creativity isn't about being an artist. It's about finding joy in how you approach everything. You'll See: Behind the scenes of our retreat experiences, the real work of creating magical moments, our learning curve with this 500-year-old building, authentic French culture as we live it, and what happens when people discover their own creativity in Southwest France. Whether you're curious about château life, drawn to creative exploration, dreaming of France, or just love watching people build something meaningful, welcome to our community. The perfect pairing of creative journeys and bespoke château experiences.