Monday 24 June 2013

Week 26 2013



Hello,

A very early photo of Les Guinots
Almost 80 years ago, in 1935, a small group of winemakers in and around Flaujagues and Juillac joined together to form the Cave Coopérative des Guinots.  Since then they have grown in size and now boast a membership of 52 winemakers covering a total of 370 hectares.

They have progressed from the early methods of wine production from the pre-war years and have embraced modern technology with state-of-the-art equipment and expertise.  A visit to the winery hides a modern working environment behind a decidedly vintage exterior!

It is with great pleasure that Les Guinots and notjustfortheholidays have entered into a partnership whereby special wine events and offers are available only through the blog.  Follow the links on the sidebar which will take you to the unique page.  A page that will evolve, and special offers that will change.
 
And when you visit Les Guinots to try and to buy the Bordeaux Superieur wines, and meet Laurie in the newly decorated reception, don’t forget to mention that you read about them here…

Cheers!

Have a great week,

Helen

Week 26

Monday 24 June

24 June 20h : Duras celebrates the Feu de la Saint Jean with live music by George Smith and a meal and the fire.  For more information go to http://www.paysdeduras.com/manifestations/feu-de-la-saint-jean-2.html

Tuesday 25 June

25 June 19h : Last chance in June to join the cooking courses at Chateau Ambe Tour Pourret in St Emilion.  This week’s recipes centre around St Emilion’s famous macarons.   For more  information  go to http://saint-emilion.fr/fr/cours-de-cuisine/events.html

Wednesday 26 June


Thursday 27 June

27 June 20h30 : Concert les Grandes Heures at Château Matras-Canon
Trio Modigliani, piano et cordes Schubert, Schumann, Rhim, Brahms.  For the full programme http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/bdd_fichiers/1359728579.pdf

27 June 20h30 : Concert at the Eglise Collegiale, St Emilion.  The International Bel Canto Choir from Milwaukee (Wisconsin, USA) are giving a concert "Ein Deutsches Requiem" by Johannes Brahms, with l'Ensemble Vocal Martenot de Gironde et l'Ensemble Orchestral et vocal de Bordeaux and soloists Soprano Rebecca Whitney and  Baryton Gerard Sundberg, directed by Richard Hynson.
Tickets ; Sur place: 22 euros
Prévente: 18 euros
 
Friday 28 June


28 June 17h - 19h: Vitrine du Pays Foyen Wine class : Appellation Ste Foy Bordeaux €18/workshop. Contact Frédérique LEUSIE
" Association des Vignes aux Vins en Pays Foyen"
VITRINE DU PAYS FOYEN
Centre commercial Grand Pineuilh
Avenue de la Résistance
33220 PINEUILH
T- 05.57.41.21.79
Mail -
vignesauxvins@gmail.com

Saturday 29 June

29 June : Marche Paysan at Chateau Fourton le Garenne, Nerigean.  For further information go to http://fourtonlagarenne.over-blog.com/

29 June : Brocante Vide greniers at stade de foot, lieu-dit Ribeyreau, Espiet 33420

29 June : Soiree Basque at Sainte Radagonde 33350. Featuring Bandas Los Musicaderos and a the menu includes Axoa de Veau. €17 Reservations 05 57 40 51 98









29 June19h  : Rauzan Fete la Musique.  Concert and Marche Gourmand in the centre of Rauzan.




















29 June 19h : Concert at the Chai Au Quai on the waterfront in Castillon.  Piano/Cello concert with Anait Karpova/Viviane Spanoghe.
PROGRAM J.S. Bach: Suite nr. 3 en Ut majeur, BWV 1009 pour violoncelle et Prélude, Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Bourrées I et II, Gigue. J. Brahms: Variations sur un thème original pour piano op.21 M. de Falla: Suite populaire espagnole pour violoncelle et piano S. Rachmaninov: Sonate pour violoncelle et piano op.19
TICKETS ADULTES: 25 € ETUDIANTS: 12 € For all ticket enquires please contact ASSOCIATION ProConcerto Mme Hilde Greindl 05. 56. 61. 48. 00 ou 06.37.75.94.47 Email: hildegreindl@gmail.com

29 June 19h : Saint-Sulpice de Faleyrens - Fête du Solstice
Fête du Solstice at  Menhir de Pierrefitte in Saint-Sulpice de Faleyrens as part of the  Grandes Heures de Saint-Émilion, in partneship with the Mairie de Saint-Sulpice de Faleyrens.  The event includes an aquatic parade, a masked fete, a ‘rituel du menhir’ and candles let loose on the Dordogne.  And food of course!

29 June 21h : Grand Gala Dansant in the Salles des fetes, Branne.  Live music and dancing Tickets 06 09 13 19 72 €14

29 – 30 June : Les Salles en Fete, Les Salles de Castillon.  In the park at Château de Clotte.  Saturday evening features a Flamenco show at 18h, followed by a dinner dance.

Sunday 30 June

30 June : Vide grenier at Les Salles de Castillon.

30 June : Brocante Vide greniers at stade de foot, lieu-dit Ribeyreau, Espiet 33420

30 June : Zumba Concert at the Salle Jean Mamere in Libourne.















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And Finally...

The humid weather caused quite a stir in one of our hives the other day...

I thought that the bees were getting ready to swarm, but apparently not.  This strange formation is called 'bearding' and is caused by hot and humid weather.  The temperature inside the hive rises, so the bees gather together outside the hive to cool down.  If the inside of the hive was to get too hot then the brood inside could overheat and die.  The more I learn about bees the more amazed I am.

Tuesday 18 June 2013

Week 25 2013



Hello!

What a difference a week makes. The brocantes this Sunday were held under clear blue skies and a bright shiny sun!

Coming up this week is the Fete de la Music traditionally held in France on midsummer’s day.  It all began in 1982 when the then Minister of Culture Jack Lang decided to revive the pagan Festival of St Jean.  He invited musicians from all walks of life to join together and give free concerts.  Over 30 years later the event has spread throughout the world.

There will be a concert near you to enjoy this coming weekend – have a good time.

Best wishes,
Helen

PS : Don't forget to keep an eye on the For Sale Page

Week 25 2013


13 - 30 June : Les Epicuriales in Bordeaux.  If you are looking for a place to eat in Bordeaux, look no further than the Allees du Tourney.  For 2 weeks this becomes a giant gastronomic food hall!  You can experience the dishes from well-known chiefs and restaurants from Bordeaux in the festive atmosphere of Les Epicuriales.  Go to http://www.epicuriales.com/en/
to find out all about this popular food festival



Monday 17 June

 
Tuesday 18 June

18 June 20h45 : "Don Giovanni" de W.A. Mozart, opéra en deux actes. Orchestre de la Philharmonie d'Aquitaine.
Salle du manège de l'ESOG, Libourne.
Tarifs : 23€ / 15€ (tarif réduit) / Gratuit pour les moins de 18 ans.
Renseignements et réservations : 05 57 51 15 04 / 05 57 51 13 48.

Wednesday 19 June


Thursday 20 June





 
Friday 21 June – Midsummer’s Day

21 June 9h30 – 13h30 : Coffee Morning and table top sale at the Salle des Fetes in St Meard de Gurcon.  All proceeds go towards the animals in need at Phoenix http://phoenixasso.com/

 










 21 June 17h - 19h: Vitrine du Pays Foyen Wine class : Appellation Cotes de Duras. €18/workshop. Contact Frédérique LEUSIE
" Association des Vignes aux Vins en Pays Foyen"
VITRINE DU PAYS FOYEN
Centre commercial Grand Pineuilh
Avenue de la Résistance
33220 PINEUILH
T- 05.57.41.21.79
Mail -
vignesauxvins@gmail.com



21 June : Ste Foy la Grande celebrates the fete de la Musique in a variety of venues.  See the poster for more info.

Ste Foy la Grande music venues
21 June : Gluten Freaks will be playing at the Fête de la musique held in Menesplet,

21 June 19h30 : Fete de la Musique in Saint Emilion  with a free Jazz concert by « Sondscape Trio » in the place de l'Eglise Monolithe.

21 June from 20h30 : Libourne hosts the Fete de la Musique with lots of open air concerts throughout the town.  To see the full agenda go to http://www.ville-libourne.fr/173-actualites/1076-fete-de-la-musique-2013.html


21 June 19h30 : Fete de la Musique in Flaujagues

21 – 22 June : Weekend de l’été at St Christophe des Bardes


 

















Saturday 22 June

22 June : Grand Vide Grenier at St Christophe des Bardes as part of the Weekend de l’été.

22 June 10h – 18h : Art exhibition Quai des Arts with guest of honour Peter Thomas at Port Sainte Foy

22 June 10h30 : La Fete des Gabares et du Vin on the quais at Castillon-la-Bataille.  To see more go to http://lafetedesgabaresetduvin.jimdo.com/

 
 







22 June 17h45 : The Company you Keep (Sous Surveillance) is playing in VO at the Cinema La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande.
A former Weather Underground activist goes on the run from a journalist who has discovered his identity.  This thriller stars Robert Redford, Nick Nolte and Stanley Tucci.





Sunday 23 June
 
23 June : Vide greniers at Capitourlan 33350

23 June : 5ieme Vide Grenier at Juillac 33890

23 June : Les Puces de Cœur de la Bastide in the centre of St Foy la Grande

23 June : Vide Greniers at Monteton  47120

23 June 17h30 : Fete de la Musique at St Laurent des Hommes featuring Dan Jones on Guitar in the church, ‘Poly Sons’ Choir  ih the church and the Mozaic Jazz Band in front of the Mairie.  All welcome – there’s even a free apero!

23 June : La Fete de Leo and a ramble through the countryside discovering some of the Gironde’s heritage.  Leaving Pineuilh at 9h.  Find out more here http://tourisme-dordogne-paysfoyen.com/la-fete-leo-en-pays-foyen




Coming up…

 



















And finally…

Exciting news... notjustfortheholidays has found its first sponsor!  Les Guinots in Flaujagues will be working alongside the blog in order to promote one another.  There will be special deals and anouncements only available through the blog.   Watch this space...



Monday 10 June 2013

Week 24 2013



Hello,

What a week of weather, possibly the sunniest day, the hottest day, the wettest day and the cloudiest day all in one week!

We braved the showers and wrapped up warm and headed out to one of our first brocantes of the year at Civrac.  From the clouds and the clothes in the photos you would never think we are almost midsummer’s day!

Whatever you do this week in the Gironde and Dordogne region, have a good time.



Best wishes,

Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr


Week 24 2013



Monday 10 June


Tuesday 11 June

FRANKLIN FARM

Tuesday 11th June 12.15 till 12.45 at the gite complex of Helen Furniss, Keirmasi, Le Matelin, 24230 Lamothe Montravel. They are situated between St Michel de Montaigne and Lamothe Montravel, off the D9. There is a website www.keirmasi.com to help find the exact location.
Tuesday 11th June 1.30 till 2.30 next to the church at St Méard de Gurçon 24610.

We will have lamb joints, various chops and minced lamb. British sausages and dry-cured bacon.
Please refer to our website for prices www.franklinfarm.fr
Also our specials this week are Hot, Spicy, Italian Sausage and Traditional Merguez.

If you would like something specific please get in touch so I can reserve it for you or if you have transport problems and live close to one of these locations please get in touch so we can organise an alternative solution.

Helen Franklin on 0553 823771 or 0609106284
SIRET:47845018200017

11 June 14h15 : The Great Gatsby is showing in Libourne in VO and 3D!  You can even go 2 for 1 if you are an Orange customer.  Go to the website to find out how http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/cineday/
An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await.  Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel Edgerton, Tabey Maguire.

Wednesday 12 June

12 June 15h – 16h : Atelier Enfant at the Vitrine du Pays Foyen.  ‘Les sentirs du marche’ Take your
children, their noses and have some fun!

Thursday 13 June

13 June 17h : Invitation to a Vernissage at La Vitrine du Pays Foyen for an oil and watercolour exhibition by Liz King.
13 - 30 June : Les Epicuriales in Bordeaux.  If you are looking for a place to eat in Bordeaux, look no further than the Allees du Tourney.  For 2 weeks this becomes a giant gastronomic food hall!  You can experience the dishes from well-known chiefs and restaurants from Bordeaux in the festive atmosphere of Les Epicuriales.  Go to http://www.epicuriales.com/en/ to find out all about this popular food festival.

Friday 14 June

14 June 20h15 : Verdi's Nabucco is showing at the Grandecran in Libourne.

14 June : Les Jazz en Chai continue their season with a concert at Chateau Court les Muts in Razac de Saussignac.  The evening starts with a Marche Fermier (don’t forget your cutlery) and the concert is at 21h.  Reservations  05 53 73 12 25 http://www.jazzenchais.com/

14 June 20h : Feu de la Saint Jean followed by fireworks in Branne.

Saturday 15 June
15 June 19h : An evening of entertainment in Saint Philippe du Seignal.  Music and entertainment whilst you dine together.

15th JUNE 21H: a choir concert at Sourzac,

15 June : Vide grenier at Parc du château beauséjour in Puisseguin 33570

15 June – 14 July : the 3rd celebration of Arts and wines in Lussacais.  To see the full itinerary go to http://www.artsetvins.net/

15 June 18h  : Marche de Nuit in Daignac

15 June 20h45 : Les Compagnons de theatre present Leonie est en Avance at Margeuron







Sunday 16 June

16 June : Brocante Vide greniers at Saint Pey D’Armens 33330

16 June : Vide greniers at Saint Pey de Castets 33350

16 June : Brocante Vide greniers at Sainte Terre in Le bourg, ancien camping de la Plage.

16th JUNE 16h : a choir concert in Villamblard church.


Coming up…



The Fete de la Musique is celebrated throughout France on 21 June - the longest day.  St Quentin du Baron has a well known and highly regarded festival on that day,  to find out more visit http://33.agendaculturel.fr/festival/fete-de-la-musique-saint-quentin-de-baron-2013.html


 


















And finally…

If you want to visit the new bridge in Bordeaux without having to get in the car, why not check out the webcam instead :


At the very least it will show you the weather…