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Jean-Pierre Faye, volunteer at the Tourist Office

“Bourdeilles Castle is famous, but the whole village built at the foot of the castle, a genuine peace haven, is worth knowing. I know all its little secrets. For example, where does the name Bourdeilles come from? Perhaps from ‘Brogos’ meaning ‘Tower’ and ‘Helios’ that signifies ‘the sun’, because together they suggest the castle’s high tower. The village became known as ‘Bourg de Hélies’. Hélie was, incidentally, the first name given to the lords of Bourdeille for generations.The name could also come from Athilda Bourdeille, daughter of a King of England who gave seven children to the King Marcomer (see below) .” “I know all the village secrets”

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A LITTLE BACKGROUND

At the Enchanted Tricycle Upcycling Centre (above) , the fight against waste shows passion and talent! Mem- bers of the association collect used objects around the countryside and create partnerships with local dump management. They then repair and sell objects at a low price. More than a creative waste reclamation centre, this is also an environment awareness education centre. For the last ten years, the group organises a Re’use Festival in October. Recycle and Create

In Gallo-Roman times, three of Athilda Bourdeille’s and King Marcomer’s sons set out to free the province of Aquitaine Gaul from the Romans.They fought against men and… lion-bodied, eagle-headed, griffins. One of the three brothers, named Nicanor, escaped after cutting off the talons of one of the ferocious beasts… eagle’s talons that can be found on the House of Bourdeille family crest and the village coat of arms. Griffin Coat of Arms

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