Week 18 2013

 Hello!

We had a lovely visit to Bordeaux on what was certainly the hottest day of the year so far (I hope we’ll have a hotter one!) 

Sunset at the Bourse in Bordeaux

Patricia McBain was our charming and knowledgeable guide who lead us from the Grand Theatre through the streets of Bordeaux and past the one remaining Roman Wall Tower. I’m not going to tell you where it was – you need to take the tour to discover it, along with other beautiful architectural secrets that I never knew Bordeaux held!   

To find out more go to http://www.bordeauxwalkingtours.com/ If you take one of Patricia’s tours please mention my name and tell her that we had a great time.

With Patricia in Bordeaux

There’s so much to do this week, Wednesday offers a host of venues selling plants for the garden and should inspire you to get out with the trowel…

Whatever you do, have a great week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

PS : Check out the For Sale page as there are some more new items.

 

Week 18 2013

Monday 29 April

Tuesday 30 April

30 April – 1 May : Salon Art & Vin Gastronomy at St Germain du Puch.  To find out more go to http://www.id2sorties.com/sorties/2130995_salon-art-vin-et-gastronomie.aspx

Wednesday 1 May – Fete du Travail

 

1 May : Vide Grenier at Castillon la Bataille at Place Champ de Foire. 

1 May : Vide Grenier at Frontenac 33760

1 May : Fete des Fleurs et Vide Grenier on the quais at La Reole 33190

1 May : Vide Grenier at Moulon 33420

1 May : La Charrette Bleu Antique Barn at Velines is holding a Brocante.

1 May : Vide Greniers et Floralie at Saint Meard de Gurcon.  Last year the choice and quality of 

plants was excellent.

1 May : Marche aux fleurs et artisanat at Pellegrue 33790

1 May 20h30 : Promised land  is showing in VO at la Breche Cinema in Ste Foy.

A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources.  Starring Matt Damen, Hal Holbrook and Frances McDormand.

Thursday 2 May

2 May 18h : Vernissage for Corynne Montamat’s Exhibition in Branne at the Halte Nautique, Route de Cabara.  Exhibition runs from 1 – 30 May.

 

Friday 3 May

2 May 19h : Choeur d’Hommes perform Les Amicroches at the Church in Jugazon.  Entrance €12, with a drink at the end.

Saturday 4 May

4 May : Foire aux fleurs et aux miels in Libourne.

4 May : Grand Vide Grenier at the  Place de la Mairie, St Magne de Castillon.

4 May 17h45 : Promised land  is showing in VO at la Breche Cinema in Ste Foy.

A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources.  Starring Matt Damen, Hal Holbrook and Frances McDormand.

4 – 19 May : Scen’Arts Exhibition at Salle Cascante in Castillon la Bataille.  15 Artists are featured in the Exhibition.  Vernisage at 18h30.

4 May : Gluten Freaks are playing at LEMB@RZIQUE CAFE - 31, route de Périgueux 24100 LEMBRAS
Tél : 05 53 57 70 53
Free Entrance.
This café is dedicated to music, with a billard pool.

4 May 20h : Dinner/Dance at Lac de la Cadie, Mouliets et Villemartin to open the summer season.  Tickets €25 including a cocktail, the meal with wine and entertainment by Valerie Combard.  For further details go to http://www.lacdelacadie.com/

4 – 5 May : Portes Ouvertes at St Emilion.  2 days to discover the vineyards of St Emilion.  Many of the usually shy and retiring Chateaux open their door to visitors.  Visit http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/fr/agenda.html?m=5&id=66 to see the full programme.  Not to be missed it the ‘Diner Vigneron’ held at the Salle des Dominicans.  We went last time and had a wonderful evening with the ceremony of the Jirade as well as the tasting of many delicious St Emilion wines. For more details go to http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/reservation/fr/visites/15/76-diner-vigneron-portes-ouvertes-2013.html

 

4 – 5 May : 22^nd Coupe de France Rowing Competition at Dagueys in Libourne.  To see the full agenda and some facts and figures go to http://www.ville-libourne.fr/173-actualites/1025-coupe-de-france-d-aviron-2013.html

Sunday 5 May

5 May : Parcours des Saveurs.  A 15km gourmet walking tour starting in Ste Florence discovering 

wins, honey, beer, ice-cream and much more on the way with a picnic part way through.  

Coming up…

And finally…

May 1 is the Fete du Travail (Labour Day) in France and they celebrate by giving small sprigs Lily of the Valley (muguet).  Apparently the custom dates back to the 16^th Century when wedding banns were posted at the beginning of May and wreaths of lily of the valley were hung in the doorways of the brides-to-be. 

Towards the end of the 19^th Century the international workers movement took 1^st May as their Labour Day and in France the workers and their followers wore lily of the valley to show their support. 

These days, French tradition says that you must offer au moins un brin de muguet (”at least one sprig of Lily of the Valley”) to loved ones on May Day…