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Editorial team

la-roussille.fr editorial team

la-roussille.fr is run by a standing editorial team. Each author has their own beats and voice — here's who is responsible for what.

  • Barnaby Hesketh, Property Auditor and Gite Inspector Covers: Luxury Country Rentals · Dordogne & Aquitaine

    Barnaby has spent twelve years auditing heritage properties and luxury gites across southwestern France for independent rating agencies. He evaluates stone farmhouses and chateaux based on structural integrity, modern amenities, and authentic restoration.

  • Harriet Garrick, Farm-to-Table Practitioner and Rural Living Consultant Covers: Gastronomy & Wine · Countryside Lifestyle

    After running a successful organic catering business in Perigord for a decade, Harriet now connects visitors with local producers and helps expats navigate rural French living. She spends her days in local markets, vineyards, and traditional kitchens.

  • Ralph Drake, Terrain Specialist and Route Planner Covers: Outdoor Adventures

    Ralph is a certified wilderness guide and former logistics officer who maps out hiking, cycling, and kayaking routes along the Dordogne and Vezere rivers. He personally tests every trail for safety, elevation changes, and seasonal accessibility.