Tradition wants that King Henry IV's wish was that every household could provide a dinner with chicken. 

World renowed Basque weaving company Tissage Moutet selected this drawing for their tea towel collection. Click here to be directed to this item on their site. 

Perhaps one of the best bass players in the Jazz world.

These wild boar use the hunters' lookout to see if the coast is clear.

Hazards of the game.

Mami and Papi stock up with their conserves from the garden. Jams, soups,vegetables and fruits. As well as foie gras, paté, confits and saucisson.

The days before television.

So, ‘Volaille’ means ‘fowl’, ‘vol’ means ‘fly’, ‘ail’ is French for garlic. So ‘Vol’ail  ! Easy, eh?

Quille de neuf, or Quille d'un oeuf ?

Quille is a skittle game played in South West France, very similar to those played in the UK. The nine 'quilles' can be knocked down in different formations to win different points. These ducks have created their own version. I hope the egg is hard boiled!

Running a chambre d'hôte is not as idylic as people think. Available as an A4 and A3 print. Two language versions possible: English and French. Please state your preference below, click SAVE and then click 'Add to basket'. If the field is left blank, we will send the English version.

Mamie has found a way to make the most of her chickens' talent at scratching up the soil. It uses less fuel too!