Tag Archives: oak frames

Renovation work begins at The Barn

Posted on December 17, 2012 by louismawgreenoak

A year has passed and you are probably wondering – well, what happened? We left you on a cliffhanger with the application for our permis handed in just before Christmas! As is the way in life, unexpected events intervened and … Continue reading →

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Seeking permission to build

Posted on January 5, 2012 by louismawgreenoak

Stormy weather hit us in December. Although the worst of it was on the west coast, we were still badly hit in Dordogne, with 70 mile an hour winds and lashing rainstorms. Memories of the storm that devastated France in 1999 … Continue reading →

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French architects’ verdict on The Barn

Posted on June 15, 2011 by louismawgreenoak

‘L’Ancienne Grange’ or ‘The Barn’ as we imaginatively call it, is a very old oak framed barn in the Riberac area of northern Dordogne. As you can see, it’s still very much in its ‘barn’ phase at the moment, and … Continue reading →

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