Tuesday 26 May 2015

Week 22 2015



Hello!

This is the week when you should try and make time to go to Bordeaux and join in with the Fete de la Fleuve on the waterfront.

The festival opened with an amazing show on the water with fireworks, lasers and of course boats, yachts and ships. Find out more at the website here http://www.bordeaux-fete-le-fleuve.com/ or go to their Facebook page Bordeaux Fête le Fleuve.

It only happens every 2 years, so try and find a time to go. By the way… much discussion has been had about the difference between a ‘fleuve’ and a ‘riviere’… to date, no definitive conclusions have been drawn, but I’m always open to suggestions.
 
Whatever you do this week, have a great time in the Gironde and Dordogne regions.
Best wishes,
Helen

Week 22 2015


Monday 25 May


Tuesday 26 May


Wednesday 27 May

Hello All
I will be doing deliveries in this area on Tuesday 9th June during the afternoon, if anyone would like to order anything please let me know by Wednesday 27th May. Thanks.
See you soon
Helen
www.franklinfarm.fr
franklinwz@orange.fr
0553823771
0609106284

27 May 20h30 : Concert at the Church in St Christophe des Bardes - Trio Chausson 
Brahms, Liszt, Haydn, Schubert, Bartok
Part of Les Grandes Heures de St Emilion http://www.grandesheuresdesaintemilion.fr/home

Thursday 28 May

28 May 16h10 : My Old Lady is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
An American inherits an apartment in Paris that comes with an unexpected resident.  Starring Maggie Smith, Kristen Scott Thomas and Kevin Kline.  Watch the trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck35r6E4VRM

Friday 29 May

29 May 20h30 : Choral Concert by the Petits Chanteurs de Bordeaux (one of the best all-boy choirs in France) at the church in the middle of Castillon. Entrance €15


 

29 May 21h30 : Big Ed and the Red Balls playing at La Cave des Chevaliers in Villefranch de Longchat.

Saturday 30 May

30 May : Cave de Grangeneuve in Romagne invites you to their open day, plenty to see and do (and eat!)

30 May 18h30 : Jazz and wine tasting at Chateau Saussignac

30 May : Tremplin Aqui’Tour concert at the Salle de la Breche in St Foy la Grande.


 


















30 - 31 May : Vide placard in Port Ste Foy.

30 May 20h30 : Concert at Chateau Soutard in St Emilion - Quintette des trompettes de Lyon
Rameau, Bizet, Mozart, Bach, Piazzola
Murena/Colombo, Perruchon
Part of Les Grandes Heures de St Emilion http://www.grandesheuresdesaintemilion.fr/home

Sunday 31 May

31 May : Vide grenier in Creon

31 May : Open day the Bergerie de Daignac.  All things sheepy!  Go and visit the sheep farm at   Find out more here http://www.bergeriededaignac.fr/
Daignac, see sheepdogs in action and watch sheepshearing.



Coming up…

Monday 1 June 14h15 : My Old Lady is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.


 





































And finally…

Open gardens.
Gardening and giving in partnership
Open Gardens/Jardins Ouverts is a registered association (nº W232001865), which encourages owners to open their gardens to the public. Admission is by an annual Membership Card (10€) which entitles the holder to visit any of the gardens throughout the year on their stated open days. The proceeds are donated to charitable organisations in France. 




Tuesday 19 May 2015

Week 21 2015



Hello!

Castillon market was gearing up for the summer with colourful stands selling hats and baskets.  I’m always tempted and I now have a stack of sunhats and a collection of baskets… can a girl ever have too many!

And for something completely different – Gensac is holding a Paintballing tournament on Sunday.  Gather together a team of 6 and have a fun time.

Whatever you do or visit, have a great week in the Gironde and Dordogne regions.

Best wishes,
Helen

Week 21 2015


Monday 18 May

Tuesday 19 May

19 May 18h : Indian Palace (The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel)is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy.
As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy - posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals - Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel.Starring Judy Dench, Maggie Smith and Bill Nighy.

Wednesday 20 May

20 May : Last chance to see the detailed program for the Universite de Temps Libre in Libourne.  Go to http://utllibourne.com/

20 May 20h30 : Still Life (Une Belle Fin) is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy
Still Life is a poignant, quixotic tale of life, love and the afterlife. Meticulous and organized to the point of obsession, John May (Eddie Marsan) is a council worker charged with finding the next of kin of those who have died alone. When his department is downsized, John must up his efforts on his final case, taking him on a liberating journey that allows him to start living life at last.  Starring Eddie Marsan, Joanne Froggatt and Karen Drury

Thursday 21 May

21 May 13h45 : A Little Chaos (Les Jardins du Roi) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
A romantic drama following Sabine, a talented landscape designer, who is building a garden at Versailles for King Louis XIV. Sabine struggles with class barriers as she becomes romantically entangled with the court's renowned landscape artist. Starring Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman and Stanley Tucci

Friday 22 May

22 May 18h15 : Still Life (Une Belle Fin) is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy

22 My 20h15: La Fille Mal Gardee produced by The Royal Ballet is showing at the Grandecran in Libourne.

22 May 22h30 : Choir Concert at the church in Ruch by La Chorale des Bastides



















22 – 31 May : Bordeaux Fete du Fleuve 2015.  All along the waterfront in Bordeaux is the magnificent festival celebrating the waterways.

Find out more and see the full program http://www.bordeaux-fete-le-fleuve.com  Fireworks are on Saturday 30 May.

 
Saturday 23 May

23 May 20h30 : Les Freres Colle in concert in Massugas.

23 – 24 May : Art Exhibitions at Chateau les Farcies du Pech featuring Pastels by Peter Thomas.

 









23 – 24 – 25 May : Pique Niques chez les Vigneron Independent. Follow the link to find your local winemaker hosting a pic-nic. http://www.vigneron-independant.com/pique-nique/annuaire

23 – 24 – 25 May : Fete de Pentecote in Gensac.  Fun for all the family over the 3 day event including Paintballing!




Sunday 24 May

24 May : La Puces de la Bastides in Ste Foy la Grande.

24 May : Balades en Pentes Cotes.  Walking through the Creon vineyards.




















24 May : Repas de Quarter in Capitourlan, Castillon-la-Bataille.

24 May : Puj’Olympics –Inter-village sporting competition, see more on the facebook page ‘Les Pujolympiques - Dimanche 24 mai 2015’




















24 May : Paintballing in Gensac!  Gather up 6 friends to make a team and head over to Gensac to join in the Paintball tournament.  Book ahead 07 61 73 58 58 / 06 82 70 31 40

24 May 18h : Still Life (Une Belle Fin) is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy

Coming up…

Monday 25 May 13h45 : A Little Chaos (Les Jardins du Roi) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in 
Libourne.





And finally…

I’m sorry, I don’t always get my information right regarding events, so apologies to anyone who headed over to Lamothe last weekend… we were there too and were equally disappointed.


Monday 11 May 2015

Week 20 1015



Hello!

Acacia donuts
I always feel that the open day at Chateau de Bonhoste heralds the arrival of summer and this year was no disappointment.  There really were hundreds of people celebrating the delicious local foods and drinks.

There were carriage rides through the vines, music from the Bandas and a jazz group, and the most seasonal of all desserts – acacia donuts.

I’m starting to collect dates for night markets in the Dordogne and Gironde regions this summer, so if your village is holding one, or you have a favourite you’d like to recommend, please don’t hesitate to let me know at the address below.

Best wishes for a good week – watch out for the ‘pont’,

Helen

Week 20 2015


Monday 11 May

11 May 20h15 : Still Life (Une Belle Fin) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
Still Life is a poignant, quixotic tale of life, love and the afterlife. Meticulous and organized to the point of obsession, John May (Eddie Marsan) is a council worker charged with finding the next of kin of those who have died alone. When his department is downsized, John must up his efforts on his final case, taking him on a liberating journey that allows him to start living life at last.  Starring Eddie Marsan, Joanne Froggatt and Karen Drury

11 May 21h45 : A Little Chaos (Les Jardins du Roi) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
A romantic drama following Sabine, a talented landscape designer, who is building a garden at Versailles for King Louis XIV. Sabine struggles with class barriers as she becomes romantically entangled with the court's renowned landscape artist. Starring Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman and Stanley Tucci

Tuesday 12 May

12 May 14h15 : Still Life (Une Belle Fin) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

12 May  14h15 & 20h15 : A Little Chaos (Les Jardins du Roi) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Wednesday 13 May

13 May 21h45 : A Little Chaos (Les Jardins du Roi) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Thursday 14 May – Ascension


14 May : Journee des Plantes at Chateau de Mouchac in Grezillac

14 May : Vide grenier de l’ascension in Cadillac

14 May : Brocante vide grenier in Coutras

14 May : Vide Grenier and Fete des Fleurs in Saint Martin de Gurson

14 May 19h30 : A Little Chaos (Les Jardins du Roi) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Friday 15 May


Saturday 16 May

16 May : Vide Grenier in Saint Germain du Puch

16 May 18h : Mozart & Brahms Concert at the Temple des Briands Saint Avit Saint Nazaire, reservations 06 30 15 22 16





















16 May : Concert by Omar Sosa at the Espace Cultuel in Eymet

16 - 17 May : Moulins de Gironde


















You are invited to discover the Moulin de Moustelat in Pessac as part of a weekend promoting Mills in Gironde.  The 2 open days include plenty of activities as well as a Sunday lunch.  See http://www.moulin-de-moustelat.com

Sunday 17 May

17 May : Vide grenier and flea market at Lamothe Montravel

17 May : Annual Fete local and vide grenier at Riocaud

17 May : Vide grenier at Marche aux puces in Saint Quentin du Baron

17 May 18h : Mozart and Brahms concert at the Church at Saint Jean de Blaignac, tickets €15
reservations 05 57 84 19 72

17 May 20h30 : A Little Chaos (Les Jardins du Roi) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Coming up…

18 May 14h15 : A Little Chaos (Les Jardins du Roi) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

May 25th Spring Fair all day at Saussignac.
Ecological bio theme.
Breadmaking the old way demo .
33 stalls of plants and garden products.
Horse drawn carriage.
Tea room.
Come and bring friends.

Exhibition : 23 - 24 May




Party in the Park :

There are only 79 places left for the Party in the Park – Chateau Fayolle Luzac – Wednesday 29 July at 7 pm.  Hurry up, buy your tickets, if you want to be there.


And finally…

Who says that Tarte Tatin has to be made with apples?  I like to make it with tomatoes and herbs.