Tyres. It was made with tyres. It was the only feature I could recall about the eco home we were staying in for the weekend. So when we drove past a pile of unused old tyres at the side of the road, just outside the village of Ger in Normandy, we

Set in the lush lands of the Loire, this historic luxury château hotel takes fairytale castle and ups the ante with beautiful bedrooms and extensive grounds. Beyond its turreted Renaissance stone walls are sprawling gardens with trees for climbing, a giant trampoline to bounce on...

running bright lights at night, and avoid using pesticides and herbicides. Family-friendly options include the White Pod, a stunning venue in the Swiss Alpes, and the Earthship, just outside Caen in Normandy – which both offer elements of luxury in eco

on offer from PGL – and the adrenaline rush is for all the family. At Château Du Tertre, in Normandy, a typical week’s itinerary might include archery, trapeze, canoeing, abseiling, climbing, fencing and raft building. Staying in a 19th-century chateau, a

Gibson, owner of boutique Olive Loves Alfie The Earthship Has LandedSet in the beautiful Normandy countryside, when it comes to an eco-friendly holiday, nothing quite matches the Earthship experience PLUS all our regular Travel, Interiors, Health

with young children
• Dogs are permitted on this walk
• This is a car-free walkHampshireNormandy areaGroup: North East Hants
 Date: Wednesday 25 May 2011
 Start gridref: SU926516
Nearest town: Aldershot
Start time: 7pm
Grade: Easy Distance: 4 miles
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