From the Pyrenean mountains to the great wild beaches of the ocean, from the mythical city of Bordeaux to the more rural valleys of Corrèze, the south-west of France is a region which has managed to retain true authenticity, both in its art-of -living, its wine, its gastronomy and its rustic landscapes. Symbols which are the pride of its inhabitants and which attract tens of thousands of visitors every year who come to enjoy these precious natural and culinary treasures. While some have been able to exploit this windfall without worrying too much about their environmental impact, others have decided to go against the tide to prepare for a better future and safeguard what makes their identity.