In August 2006, The Times commissioned a series of photographs of journalist and author Matthew Parris at L'Avenc, located in the hills of Catalonia. The images document an ongoing restoration project of a 16th-century rural estate, a joint venture between Parris, his sister, and his brother-in-law. The project focused on the preservation and transformation of the historic Catalan manor into a sustainable eco-tourism destination and residence. The photographs record the progress of the restoration and the landscape of the Tavertet region.