Week 47 2012

Bordeaux waterfront

Hello!

A beautiful sunny week.  

Firstly I must thank everyone who has helped me to identify the mysterious nocturnal catlike creature that I met on the road by Ste Radegonde.  I am quite sure that it was a European Genet.  Have a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genet_%28animal%29 and see if you agree, and many thanks to CH who recognised it, despite the moth-eaten look of the animal in the photo.

If you are planning a trip to Bordeaux then it is an ideal time to visit both the Antiques Fair and the Christmas Market.  They are right next to each other and are open from Friday 23 November.

Have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 47

Monday 19 November

Tuesday 20 November

20 November 20h15 : The We and the I is playing in VO at Libourne Grandecran.  Tickets are 2 for the price of 1 on Tuesdays for Orange customers.  For information on how to claim your cut price tickets go to http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/cineday/

A look at the lives of a group of teenagers who ride the same bus route, and how their relationships change and evolve on the last day of school.  Starring Michael Brodie and Teresa Lynn

Wednesday 21 November

Thursday 22 November

 22 – 27 November : Valerie Feret has her Boutik at Chateau Feret Lambert, 33420 Grezillac. 

Friday 23 November

23 November – 9 December : Brocante d’Automne at Bordeaux Quinconces.  Open daily from 10h – 18h.  Free entry.  The tramway takes you to Quinconces.  Free entry and over 200 stands.  There are places to eat there too.  Remember to wrap up warm, I find it is always cold there.

23 November – 30 December : Marche de Noel de Bordeaux at the Allees de Tourney, just along from the Grand Theatre.  Open daily from 10h30 – 20h with late night shopping on the Fridays and Saturdays 14-15 and 21-22 December.  For more information including the lists of stands and restaurants go to http://www.marche-de-noel-bordeaux.com/

23 November 18h30 – 30 December: Les Ganivelles in Eymet is hosting a photographic exhibition by Pierre Cambon. Vernissage on 23 Nov, followed by a meal. 

23 November 19h30 : an evening of Jazz Piano (with Anthony Sycamore from the Jazz Lamp) at La Terrasse de Duras (opposite the chateau in Duras). Their phone no is 0553842962, laterrassededuras@gmail.com, www.laterrassededuras.fr.

It's quite a small restaurant (in winter) with great food and quite an intimate atmosphere. This'll be the first time they've ventured into doing music, and if the turn out is good they'll do it monthly over the winter.  New owners took over towards the end of the summer, and have greatly expanded the menu.

23 novembre 20h30 : Concert de musique italienne du 17ème siècle

Montagne - Eglise Saint-Georges,

Organisé par l'Association Les Trois Romanes avec Touche et Sonne.
Anne-Laure MENARD, clavecin, Bernard MILON, Violon, Jean GOUJON, flûte à bec et cornet.
Musique italienne du 17ème siècle (Rossi, Viadana, Uccellini).
Tarif : 10€, gratuit -12 ans

Saturday 24 November

24 November : The Chapitre Confrerie ‘Les Grillatout’ have their annual procession through the centre of Castillon followed by a masse, reception and the intronisation of new members.  The procession is a colourful event with other local Confreries joining in through the streets.

24 – 25 November : Journees Loupiac et Foie Gras.  If you are a fan of Sweet wine and Foie Gras, then this is the venue for you.  To find out more about the fair go to http://www.vins-loupiac.com/

Sunday 25 November

24 November 17h-21h : Samedi Jeux at Doulezon.  Games for all ages at the Salles des Fetes in Doulezon.  Entrance €4

25 November : Rauzan Covered Flea Market continues throughout the winter months.  They have really upgraded the restaurant there too.

25 November : Les Puces du Coeur de Bastide at Ste Foy la Grande located right in the centre of the town.

25 November 10h – 18h : Journée gourmande à Tabanac.  A market with plenty to see, taste and buy.  To find out more go to http://www.coeurentre2mers.com/spip.php?article3211

 

Sunday 25th November,

drop in any time between 11am and 5pm

Come along for seasonal nibbles and mulled wine!

Wine and Wine-Related Gifts for Christmas

Special Offers on Wine

Please feel free bring your friends with you!

Look forward to seeing you!

Nick and Helen

Château de Claribès
Grand Vin de Bordeaux
Château de Claribès 33890 Gensac, France
Tel France + 33 (0)557 40 50 75
Tel UK +44 (0)20 3239 9463
visit our website www.claribes.com

25 November : Saint Andre et Appelles Christmas Market

25 November : Marché de Noël à Saint-Magne-de-Castillon

25 November 10h – 18h : 12eme Marché de Noël à Cazaugitat 33790

Coming up…

And finally…

Disaster has befallen our beehives and last week it became clear that the 2nd hive was rather too quiet.  Tom took it apart and inside he found the remains of the hive, but not a single bee or drop of honey.  The comb is an amazing structure, but not even a riverside location could prevent the bees from leaving.  We think that the continual bombardment from hornets finally drove them away.

The combs from inside the hive.