S W France: Continuity & Change

The towns and villages of S W France are changing due to social and economic changes. Many houses are becoming run down and a lot are for sale, Businesses, shops, cafes, car showrooms etc. are boarded up.

However much of the character of the country is continuing - and long may it do so

The third row of images concentrates on one Boulangerie which has been in the same family for 40 years and is up for sale: the next generation are not interested in taking on the business.