Week 7 2016

Hello!

Have you noticed the modern wine chais popping up in the region?  No longer satisfied with the traditional limestone chais, some Chateau have been delving into the design book and putting up some interesting buildings.

Here are some favourites – thank you LM for the photos. Do you recognise them?

No Newsletter for the next few weeks as we’re off on our adventures in the search of winter sun!  You can always follow our exploits on Instagram.

Back in March! Meanwhile, whatever you get up to in Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a great couple of weeks.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

 

 

Week 7 2016

Monday 8 February

Tuesday 9 February

Wednesday 10 February

10 February 21h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

In an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's seminal novel The Price of Salt, CAROL follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. Starring  Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara and Kyle Chandler.

Thursday 11 February

11 February 20h45 : Jane got a gun is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande

A woman asks her ex-lover for help in order to save her outlaw husband from a gang out to kill him.  Starring Natalie Portman, Joel Edgerton and Ewan McGregor.

11 February 21h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Friday 12 February

12 February 21h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Saturday 13 February

13 February : Brocante at Libourne in Place Abel Surchamp

13 February from 15h : Libourne celebrates the Chinese New Year with a dragon procession through the streets of the village.  Followed in the evening with a diner-spectacle!  Find out more here 

13 February : Pessac celebrates Valentine’s day at the Foyer Communal

13 February : Escargots a la Bordelaise.  The Rowing Club in Castillon host a dinner dance at the Salles de Castillon.  Maybe snails are your thing?

13 February : Saint Magne de Castillon is dining on Jimboura on Saturday.  If you have never tasted this pork speciality what are you waiting for?

13 February 21h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Sunday 14 February

14 February : Marche des Puces at Rauzan

14 February : Brocante and flea market in Cadillac

14 February : Vide grenier du Printemps at Saint Seurin sur l’Isle

14 February : Brocante vide grenier at Guitres

14 February : 16h : Tea Party at Soussac with live music from Barry Schofield and Peter Acock.

14 February 18h15 : Jane got a gun is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande

Coming up…

15 February 21h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

16 February 21h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

And finally…

Last year I spent a wonderful Saturday afternoon at Pattisserie Druart in the centre of Ste Foy making a delicious and memorable Fraisier with the ever patient, charming and talented Jerome Druart.

 

Once again he has organised Pastry Classes running through to the end of May.  If you are interested, contact him directly, or drop into the Patisserie – it’s just across from the Mairie on the town square. If you have a group of 4 keen pastry makers, you can organise a class all for yourselves.  Its’s a wonderful way to spend an afternoon, and you get to take away your creation too!