Category Encounters

The antiquarian book fair of Bordeaux takes place once a year in the cour Mably.

Encounters, France, Visits

Meeting booksellers at the antiquarian book fair

Every year, the antiquarian book fair of Bordeaux gathers about 20 booksellers. During the 2024 edition, I talked with some of them about their activity. I also discovered surprising publications on the tables.

Pierre le reporter
15/03/2024

Encounters, Israel

WWOOFING: a two-week cultural immersion

The end of my stay in Israel. My first WWOOFing experience convinced me that this way of travelling is ideal to discover a foreign culture.

Pierre le reporter
06/10/2023

Second-hand books stalls on the antiquarian book fair.

Encounters, France, Visits

The antiquarian book fair, a place for discovery and exchanges

An antiquarian book fair takes place once a year on the cour Mably, in the city centre of Bordeaux. Out of curiosity, I decided to visit it.

Pierre le reporter
11/02/2023

Encounters, France

Meeting Gaël, the crafter of handmade world globes

Discover Orbis Terrae, a company that makes customizable world globes. The founder, Gaël Gaborel, opened the doors of his workshop in Cognac for me.

Encounters, France, Visits

A treasure hunt in a second-hand shop

On the ground floor of an old building in the Saint-Pierre district of Bordeaux, there is a second-hand shop called "Au Dénicheur". I like the diversity of the old objects that are offered. That's why I visited the place, looking for a useful item.

Pierre le reporter
03/10/2022

Encounters, France, Visits

Savours from abroad at the Capucins market

I often shop at the Capucins market in Bordeaux because I enjoy the great variety of products and the lively atmosphere. I met there 4 different stall owners offering world cuisine. Read their story and see what's going on behind the scenes.

Pierre le reporter
13/07/2022