Wednesday 25 May 2016

Week 22 2016



Hello!

What do you know about the influential French philosopher Michel Eyquem de Montaigne? Have you ever visited the castle where he was born? Just up the hill from Lamothe Montravel, tucked away behind the small village of St Michel de Montaigne, you will find this magnificent 19th Century chateau.

As famous to the French, as Shakespeare is the the British, Michel de Montaigne wrote over 100 Essays in his lifetime on subjects as varied as ‘That we Laugh and Cry at the Same Time’, ‘Of Thumbs’ or even ‘Of the Custom of Wearing Clothes’.

High on the hill, with a fabulous view over the countryside you can visit the tower where he wrote (and escaped from his wife and mother) and walk through the gardens.

If you’ve never been, take trip up there one afternoon, there’s a lovely English St Michel de Montaigne Major student conducting tours this summer.

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

Week 22 2016


The Epicuriales continue in Bordeaux until 4 June, head over for a bite to eat. Wander through the stalls and make a choice of what you’d like to eat. See more here

 
Monday 23 May
 
Tuesday 24 May

Wednesday 25 May

25 – 31 May : The Grandecran in Libourne tickets are all half price.

Thursday 26 May

26 May 19h30 : The Money Monster is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
In the real-time, high stakes thriller Money Monster, George Clooney and Julia Roberts star as financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty, who are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor who has lost everything (Jack O'Connell) forcefully takes over their studio.  Starring George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Dominic West.

26 May 19h30 : Café Society is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
Set in the 1930s, a young Bronx native moves to Hollywood where he falls in love with the secretary of his powerful uncle, an agent to the stars. After returning to New York he is swept up in the vibrant world of high society nightclub life. Starring Blake Lively, Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg

Friday 27 May

27 May 14h : Café Society is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne     

27 May : Chateau Franc Le Fleur in St Magne de Castillon invites you to a concert and tasting.  Les Frerots in concert, tasting from 19h.




















27 May  : Gluten Freaks will be playing at La Poutre in Beaupouyet.

27 May 20h15 : La Fille du Far-West is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
La fanciulla del West is an opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini to an Italian libretto by Guelfo Civinini and Carlo Zangarini, based on the play The Girl of the Golden West by the American author David Belasco.

Saturday 28 May

28 May 17h30 : Saturday conferences in Gensac.  On the theme of Bordeaux urbanisation,  1850 – today.




















28 May : This may be the first night market of the season! Pujols, follow the tennis tournament with a night market and fireworks.

28 May 20h30: Concert at St Syphorien church in Castillon.  Strig quartet plays Haydn, Dvorak and Borodine. Entrance €13




















28 May 21h : Le Petit Theatre de Colombier presents La Rose et la Couronne at the Espace Culturel d’Eymet.  Entrance €10

Sunday 29 May

29 May 14h – 18h : Go and celebrate Mother’s Day and the re-opening of The Glass House at Chateau Carbonneau in Pessac.



29 May 16h : Jeune Ballet d’Aquitaine present Danse Creations, in Targon.




















29 May 17h : Concert with 2 Pianos and 4 hands at the church in Loubes -Bernac

29 May 19h30 : The Money Monster is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

29 May 20h30 : Café Society is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

29 May 20h45 :The Lady in the Van is showing in VO at la Breche in Ste Foy
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.

Coming up…

31 May 14h : Café Society is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne







And finally…

Lots opening up in Ste Foy :
 
Milly's reopening her shop Saturday 21st June , 67 Rue Victor Hugo St Foy Le Grande selling beautiful fashion items, accessories and gift ideas. Opening times weds-Sat 10-17.30.

Les Halles (where the old Super U was) opening up from 27 May.

Wednesday 18 May 2016

Week 21 2016



Hello!


It’s not often that you hear the thwack of leather on willow in this part of the world, but last weekend the South West of France cricketers hosted the Lord’s Taveners in Eymet. A beautiful spring day, blue skies, fluffy white clouds and a glass of wine… Oh, and the local team won!  Who needs ex-England players after all! To read the full report go here

Coming up next weekend is the Epicurials  in Bordeaux.  Taking Pop-up restaurants to the next level, Michelin rated chefs set up stalls in the centre of Bordeaux.  Find out more here
 
Whatever you do this week in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a great time.

Best wishes,
Helen

Week 21 2016


Crumbs… after weeks of no VO English language films, along come 4 at the Grandecran in Libourne…

Monday 16 May

Tuesday 17 May

Wednesday 18 May

18 May 19h30 & 21h45 : Mr Holmes showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes deals with early dementia as he tries to remember both his final case and a mysterious woman whose memory haunts him. He also befriends a fan, the young son of his housekeeper, who wants him to work again. Starring Ian McKellan, Laura Linney and Hiroyuki Sanada

Thursday 19 May

19 May 16h10, 19h30 & 21h45 : Mr Holmes showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

19 May 19h25 : The Nice Guy is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
A mismatched pair of private eyes investigate the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles. Starring Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling and Angourie Rice

19 May 19h30 : The Money Monster is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
In the real-time, high stakes thriller Money Monster, George Clooney and Julia Roberts star as financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty, who are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor who has lost everything (Jack O'Connell) forcefully takes over their studio.  Starring George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Dominic West.

19 May 19h30 : Café Society is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
Set in the 1930s, a young Bronx native moves to Hollywood where he falls in love with the secretary of his powerful uncle, an agent to the stars. After returning to New York he is swept up in the vibrant world of high society nightclub life. Starring Blake Lively, Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg

Friday 20 May

20 May 13h45 : The Nice Guy is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

20 May 14h : The Money Monster is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

20 May 14h : Café Society is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

20 May 16h10 & 21h45 : Mr Holmes showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

20 May 19h30 : Le Jazz Club de L’Orient in Libourne has a live concert featuring Laurent Maur, Emile Calme, Manu Milhaut and Nolwen Leizour.




















20 May 20h : Apero Concert at the Centre Culturel in Castillon La Bataille

20 – 22 May : Fete de Camarsac.  Fun fair and fireworks.

 
20 May – 4 June: The Epicurials in Bordeaux.  A festival of food!  Magnificent chefs from the region set up pop-up restaurants in Allee du Tourney in the centre of Bordeaux. It’s a great chance to sample  menus from celebrated chefs.  Find out more here



Saturday 21 May

21 May : Concours de Petanque at Grezillac




















21 May 19h : Jazz and Wine in La Roche Chalais featuring Jazz from the Mozaic Jazz Band and wine from Chateau Gadrat.

21 May  19h30 & 21h45 : Mr Holmes showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

21 May 21h45 : Café Society is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

21 – 22 May : Salon des Arts at La Reole




















21 – 22 May : Recreation au Feminin.  Exhibition at the Logis de Malet opposite the Maison du Vin in St Emilion

21 – 22 May : The Moulin de Mouselat  celebrates  European Mill Day.  Lots to see and do over the weekend.


 


















Sunday 22 May

22 May : La Sauve Majeure has a day of Flowers and Richesse de Notre Terroir


 
















22 May : Vide Grenier at Langon

22 May : Vide Grenier at Pineuilh




















22 May : Vide grenier in St Emilion next to the tennis courts, behind the police station.

22 May : Les Puces de la Bastide in Ste Foy la Grande.

 


















22 May : Vide Grenier and Marche aux puces at Le Verdet, Rue de Toussaint, Libourne

22 May 15h30 : La Choral des Bastides perform an all singing, all dancing concert in Savignac de l’Isle.  They sing and you dance! Sounds fun!



22 May : Vox Vesunna in Concert at the Collegiale church in St Emilion.

22 May 18h15 & 20h30 : Mr Holmes showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

22 May 20h30 : The Nice Guy is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

22 May 20h30 : The Money Monster is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

22 May 20h30 : Café Society is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

Coming up…

23 & 24 May 15h & 20h30 : Mr Holmes showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

23 & 24 May 17h45 : The Nice Guy is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

23 & 24 May 19h30 : The Money Monster is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

23 & 24 May 17h45 : Café Society is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne




















And  finally…

A favourite local recipe...


Wednesday 11 May 2016

Week 20 2016



Hello!

It always seems like summer is here when Bonhoste has their May Portes Ouvertes. It’s like the first night market, food stalls, entertainment and long tables with sharing platters of oysters, charcuterie and cheeses. Not forgetting the Bandas.  Here’s a little clip to get you into the feel of summer!

Many thanks to everyone who has sent items for the Newsletter.  All contributions are welcome and gratefully received. Whatever you do this week in the Dordogne and Gironde regions, summer is round the corner, so have a great time. 
oysters & wine at Bonhoste

Best wishes,

Helen

Week 20 2016


Monday 9 May


Tuesday 10 May


Wednesday 11 May

11 May 19h45 & 21h45 : The Sea of Trees (nos Souvenirs) is showing  in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Thursday 12 May

12 May 19h45 & 21h45 : The Sea of Trees (nos Souvenirs) is showing  in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Friday 13 May

13 May 19h45 & 21h45 : The Sea of Trees (nos Souvenirs) is showing  in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

13 May 20h30 : Jazz concert at Chai Pascal in St Emilion. A group of 6 musicians including Path Metheny on guitar in concert. Free entry. Reservations recommended 05 57 24 52 45

13 - 14 - 15 - 16 May : St Antoine sur l'Isle celebrates the weekend of Pentecote.  Shows, concerts and fireworks.  Something for everyone over the long weekend.


Saturday 14 May

14 May 19h45 & 21h45 : The Sea of Trees (nos Souvenirs) is showing  in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

14 May : Vide Grenier at St Magne

14 -15 May : The young people’s UK charity Lords Taverners are hosting a weekend of events on th May with golf at Chateau des Vigiers and cricket at Eymet on Sunday 15th.
Saturday 14
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.

14 – 15 – 16 May : 36th Marche des Tisserands at Chateau de Varaignes.  An festival of all things   Find out more here
made from fabrics.

Sunday 15 May

15 May 19h45 & 21h45 : The Sea of Trees (nos Souvenirs) is showing  in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

15 May : 21st Vide Grenier at Cursan

15 May : Vide Grenier and Brocante at Eymet




















15 May : Vide Grenier at St Philippe du Signal

15 May : Floralies and vide grenier at Le Fleix

15 May : Vide Grenier and Flea Market at Le Pizou

15 May : Vide Grenier and Flea Market at St Quentin du Baron

15 May : 300 singers join together in celebration of song at St Macaire



















 
15 May : Balades en Pentecotes in Creon.

15 – 16 May : Foire aux Vins in St Antoine de Breuilh

Coming up…

Monday 16 May - Lundi de Pentecote

16 May : Vide Grenier de la Pentecote at St Antoine sur l’Isle

16 May 18h15 & 20h30 : The Sea of Trees (nos Souvenirs) is showing  in VO at the Grandecran in 
Libourne.

22 May 17h45 & 20h30 : The Sea of Trees (nos Souvenirs) is showing  in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.








And finally…

Where in the world did I see this?