Wednesday 27 April 2016

Week 18 2016



Hello!

I have such talented friends and this week one of my lovely friends is exhibiting her paintings in an exhibition in St Emilion.  Opening this week to coincide with the Portes Ouvertes the Association des Artistes Amateurs Amis des Arts d’Aquitaine,  or l’Atelier Six A, have an exhibition of their works in the Logis de Malet in St Emilion, opposite the Maison du Vin.


Go along, it’s free and enjoy the paintings on display.  Make a day of it and visit the chateau in St Emilion as this weekend many are opening their doors to the public. Find out more about it here.

Sunday is a Jour Ferie, lots to do, fingers crossed for sunshine!  Whatever you do this week in the Dordogne and Gironde regions, have a great week.

Best wishes,
Helen

Week 18 2016



Monday 25 April


Tuesday 26 April         

26 April : L’Omelette a l’Aillet at Port Saint Foy et Pochapt.  Something between a garlic and a spring onion, aillet is excellent in an omelette, but also good in salads, with baked potato and in a stir fry.

Wednesday 27 April


Thursday 28 April

28 April - 2 May :  Interior and decorative arts sale at Chateau Feret-Lambert, Grezillac, daily from 10h - 19h.  Featuring artwork by Constance de Maistre.



Friday 29 April


Saturday 30 April

30 April : Portes Ouvertes at Le Puch, Sauveterre.  This rather nice garden centre is holding an open day with food stands, live music, pony and trap rides and games and activities for all the family.



30 April 18h : The Castillon-Pujols Ecole de Music are in concert at the Salle des Fetes at Chateau de Castegens (behind the site of the Battle of Castillon)  Entrance €5




















30 April 19h30 : Apero-Concert at the Espace Cedrus next to the train station in Castillon. Live music and dancing. €6


30 April 20h : Soiree Cabaret  featuring Diamond’s Girls at the Salle des Fetes in Lamothe.  Reservations recommended. €20

30 April – 1 May : Portes Ouvertes in St Emilion. Over 90 chateau open their doors and welcome you in this weekend, to see the full list click here




















30 April – 1 May : Not just wine in St Emilion this weekend,but Chateau Cardinal Villemaurine is also showcasing oysters and duck delicacies as well as art and pottery.

30 April – 1 May : Lac des Dagueys in Libourne is the host for the 25th Coupe de France rowing competition.  Teams from all over the country come to row for the cup.




















30 April – 1 May : English Book Sale in Mezin. Proceeds to Medecins San Frontieres

Sunday 1 May

1 May : Trail in St Emilion, find out all about it here




















1 May : Les Quetes at Ste Foy La Grande.  Not really sure what this is… looks like something for the youngsters.

1 May : Vide grenier and Flea Market at Frontenac

1 May : Flower festival and flea market at La Reole

1 May 11h30 : Omelette a l’aillette at the Stade Mezieres , Pays Foyen




















1 May 12h : Omelette a l’Aillet at Saint Philippe du Seignal

1 May : The Floralies at St Meard de Gurcon


 
















1 May : Vide grenier at Lamothe Montravel
 
1 May : Vide grenier at Moulon

1 May : Vide grenier, flower market and arts and craft at Pellegrue
 
1 May : Vide grenier, brocante and flower market at Saint Medard de Guizieres

1 May : Vide grenier and omelette a l’aillet at Villefranche de Lonchat

1 May : Vide grenier at La Force

1 May : Vide grenier at Mussidan

1 May : Vide grenier at Lamonzie Saint Martin

1 May : Golf Competition at the Grand St Emilionnais Golf Club see more about the golf club here



1 May 21h : Room is showing in VO at the Cinema Eden in Monsegur
A kidnapped mother and son escape from a room in which they have endured imprisonment for the entirety of the boy's life. Upon breaking free from its confines, they experience a dramatic homecoming, provoking insight into the depths of imagination and the extent of a mother's love.  Starring Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay and Sean Bridgers.

Coming up…

2 May 21h : Room is showing in VO at the Cinema Eden in Monsegur





The young people’s UK charity Lords Taverners are hosting a weekend of events on Saturday 14th May with golf at Chateau des Vigiers and cricket at Eymet on Sunday 15th.
On Sunday the sound of leather on willow will resound round the cricket ground at Eymet  when the Lords Taverners Celebrity team under Captain Mike Gatting and a number of ex England players will be playing against a cricket team from South west France in the first 30 over match of its kind. Everyone is welcome and the entrance is free. Get there early and you can buy a ticket to have lunch with the players and celebrities.
The Lords Taverners party will include Chris Tarrant, Nicholas Parsons and Mike Gatting. Gloucestershire and England cricketer Martyn Ball will be in the party together with former Essex player Paul Pritchard. From soccer there will be Dave Lee who played 115 times for Chelsea. Chris Adams the former England and Derbyshire cricketer, former Derbyshire player Paul Aldred and England and Middlesex fast bowler Sport Price will be there. Television presenter Jonnie Irwin, well known for his Place in the Sun and Escape to the Country programmes, will be in the party.
You can have lunch with the stars, Euro 15 each, but better book at bobkennedy01@gmail.com as we only have 200 seats for lunch.
Cricket - Sunday 15th May 10.30am at Eymet in aid of Lords Taverners. The ground is behind the Carrefour supermarket, turn at the lights. Please come, Sunday 15th will be a fun day.


And finally…

Can you help me please?  I was asked by guests in one of the holiday homes we manage, where they could go for a Truffling adventure.  I’m looking for any information you may have, any opportunities you know about to discover more about this hidden treasure, how it grows, how you find it, training the dogs (or the pigs) and using it in recipes.  Anything really, related to 
truffles.

All information gratefully received.  Thank you!


Wednesday 20 April 2016

Week 17 2016



Hello!

Have you been to St Emilion recently?  There are all sorts of new and interesting activities available.  Finally, this week, we took a trip on the little train that takes you round the vineyards and if you wish, you can stop and visit Chateau Rochebelle and visit their underground caves too.  I’ve watched that train for the last 4 years, and finally took a ride!



There are also tours available in the village by Tuk-tuk.  Looks like fun!  They both leave from the Car Park at the top of the village near the roundabout. Hopefully I’ll get round to a Tuk-tuk trip sooner than the train. Find out all about the activities available from the tourist Office in St Emilion here

There are horse riding tours, Harley Davisdon tours and hot air balloon rides!

Whatever you do in the Dordogne and Gironde regions this week, have a great time.
Best wishes,
Helen

Week 17 2016


Monday 18 April

Tuesday 19 April

Wednesday 20 April

20 April 13h45& 21h45 : The Lady in the Van is showing in VO at the Grandecran  in Libourne
A man forms an unexpected bond with a transient woman living in her van that's parked in his driveway.  Starring Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings and Jim Broadbent

Thursday 21 April

21 April 13h45& 21h45 : The Lady in the Van is showing in VO at the Grandecran  in Libourne

Friday 22 April

22 April 13h45& 21h45 : The Lady in the Van is showing in VO at the Grandecran  in Libourne

22 -23 April : Help save lives by giving blood in Libourne.

Saturday 23 April

23 April 21h45 : The Lady in the Van is showing in VO at the Grandecran  in Libourne

23 – 24 April : Saint Medard de Guizieres has the Floralies – a vide grenier and flea market with flowers.

23 – 24 April : Marche a la Ferme at Chateau de L’Eveche in Lalinde de Pomerol




















23 – 24 – 25 April : Fete de Lamproie in St Terre.

Program of these 3 days:

Friday: at 8:30 pm Loto at Brondeau Hall (cultural and sport center Mitterrand)

Saturday: from 17:00 Farmers' Market: esplanade of exhibitors - catering on site (Lampreys, 
omelettes with mushrooms, duck, pancakes ...).
From 7:30 pm: festive dinner: Lamprey of  Bordeaux. Parade and inductions of personalities by the Brotherhood of the Lamprey.

Sunday at 9:00 am: Flea market / Garage Sale
From 10:00: Farmers' Market - catering on site.
From noon: animated dancing meals by Mickaël Vigneau . Parade and inductions by the Brotherhood of the Lamprey
Find out more here

Sunday 24 April

24 April 11h – 16h: Baseball in Pineuilh.  Free entry to watch Pineuilh against Perigueux. 




















24 April : Vide Grenier at Cadillac en Fronsadais

24April : Vide Grenier at Saint Magne de Castillon

24 April : Bourse aux Plantes. At the Halle de Porte-Saint-Foy-et-Ponchapt there is a flower market and plant swap.

24 April : Fete du Lampoire at Ste Terre.  Plenty of Lampoire related produce and a good sized vide grenier.

24 April : Brocante at Sauveterre de Guyenne

24 April : The first Puces de Bastides of the year in the centre of Ste Foy la Grande.

24 April : Menesplet fete le Printemps with vide grenier and flea market.

24 April 13h45& 18h15 : The Lady in the Van is showing in VO at the Grandecran  in Libourne
Coming up…

25 and 26 April 15h & 17h45 : The Lady in the Van is showing in VO at the Grandecran  in 
Libourne























And finally…

A great initiative from Port Sainte Foy – thank you Caroline for the information.

The two assistants, Delphine and Cyrielle, who work at the  vet clinic
in Port Ste Foy have taken the initiative to create a Facebook page called
"nos 4 pattes du pays foyen" which is devoted to increasing the chances of
reuniting all locally lost and found animals with their owners.

They are inviting all people who live in the Pays Foyen area to join this
group and they have asked me to spread the word.  Needless to say in order
to join this group it is necessary to be on Facebook already.

I went on to their Facebook Page and clicked on "join group".   The request
then remained "pending" until the girls had time during the day to check the
page - at which point they accepted me, whereupon I was sent a notification
that I was a member of their group.

Delphine explained that they would like us to tell our local friends and
their families about this group and encourage them to join so that we can
increase the chances of finding either the animals or the owners.

When you want to post a message on the page, if it is too tricky to write in
French it will be fine to write in English.


Wednesday 13 April 2016

Week 16 2016



Hello!

Cheese and wine pairing on the Gourmet Tour

How well do you know Bordeaux?  Do you know where to find the one remaining Roman wall tower? Have you visited the cheese cellar located in the vaults of a 15th century convent? Where is the best place to find antiques and collectables? If you’re heading to Bordeaux with friends and families for a visit, why not visit with Bordeaux Walking Tours?


Hela Soula and her lovely team of guides will show you a hidden side of Bordeaux and tell you stories of the history of this beautiful city.  Not only that, but they also run Gourmet Tours which seek out the delicacies of the region and tours which focus on Farmers markets and Antiques.

Start here to discover historic Bordeaux
Coming up, Hela has some semi-private Tours with availability:

  • Wednesday 13 April at 3:00pm Wine in the City75€ per person (we need 3 pax minimum to open the tour)

  • Friday 15 April at 3:00pm Gourmet Tour 85€ per person 

  • Wednesday 20 April at 10:30am Landmarks of Bordeaux semi-privateTariff 35€ per person

If these interest you, or you want to find out more, visit the website Bordeaux Walking Tours or contact Hela directly info@bordeauxwalkingtours.com


Keep Hela in mind, there’s more to discover in Bordeaux than Rue St Catherine!


Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne regions this week, have a great time.


Best wishes,

Helen


Week 16 2016


Monday 11 April


Tuesday 12 April


Wednesday 13 April

13 April 16h10 & 21h45 : The Lady in the Van is showing in VO at the Grandecran  in Libourne.
A man forms an unexpected bond with a transient woman living in her van that's parked in his driveway.  Starring Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings and Jim Broadbent
 
Thursday 14 April

14 April 16h10 & 21h45 : The Lady in the Van is showing in VO at the Grandecran  in Libourne

Friday 15 April

15 April 16h10 & 21h45 : The Lady in the Van is showing in VO at the Grandecran  in Libourne

15 April : Jazz at the Grand Café de l’Orient near the Lycee in Libourne featuring Laurnet Maur,
Emilie Calme, Manu Milhou and Nolwen Leizour

15 April 20h30 : Les Grandes Heures de St Emilion hosts a concert at Chateau de Ferrand. Laure Colladant (pianoforte) plays Schubert.  Tickets €37, reservations here

Saturday 16 April

16 April 16h10 & 21h45 : The Lady in the Van is showing in VO at the Grandecran  in Libourne

16 April : Foire de Printemps at St Quentin de Baron






















16 April 20h30 : Karaoke at the Salle des Fetes in Blasimon. Entrance €5

Sunday 17 April

17 April : Marche aux Fleurs and Vide Grenier in Duras

17 April : Vide Grenier at the Lac de la Cadie at Mouliets et Villemartin

17 April : Vide grenier and flea market at Baigneaux

17 April : Brocante Vide grenier at Coutras.

17 April : Vide grenier and flower market at Saint Christophe des Bardes

17 April : Vide grenier and marche des puces at Tayac

17 April 10h30, 16h10 & 21h45 : The Lady in the Van is showing in VO at the Grandecran  in Libourne

Coming up…

18 & 19 April 16h10 & 21h45 : The Lady in the Van is showing in VO at the Grandecran  in Libourne





















And finally…

Asparagus in the market - one of my favourite things.