Week 27 2016

Hello!

It’s only a few weeks away until the Battle of Castillon re-opens for the new season. Rehearsals are underway and this year there have been great changes.  The Battle, under a new Association, the Battle has been given a facelift.  Check out the office next to the Mairie in Castillon (now merged with the Tourist Office)

Tickets are available from the Office, or on the internet. http://www.batailledecastillon.com/ The first show is on 15^th July, Continuing each weekend until 20 August.  There is only one act now, with a performance length of 90 minutes.

To see more watch the clip from TF1,http://www.tv7.com/bonjour-bonsoir/bonjour-bonsoir-a-la-bataille-de-castillon_x4i0d1n.php 

visit the Office or check out the web site.

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

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 27 2016

Monday 27 June

Tuesday 28 June

28 June : Weekly night markets in Eymet start this evening.

Wednesday 29 June

Thursday 30 June

Friday 1 July

1 July : Night market in Villefranche de Lonchat

1 July : Marche Gourmand at the Cave de Flaujagues (also known as Les Guinots)

1 – 2 – 3 July : Creon on the Beach.  Activities music, games  and food in Creon.

1 – 2 – 3 July : Libourne Fete la Confluence at the Quais in Libourne

Saturday 2 July

2 July : The Halles Foyennes (the old Super U in Ste Foy) invite you to dine and enjoy the local 

produce. 

2 July 19h : Fete de la Biere at Chateu La Fleur Picon, St Emilion

2 July : Sardinade in Lamothe Montravel, Reservations recommended.  Don’t worry if Sardines are not your favourite, they have another less fishy option.

2 July : Fete de l’Ete in Castillon at the Pelouse (the waterfront by the camping)

2 July 21h : Nuit des Eglises at the church in Saint Meard de Gurcon

2 – 3 July : Foire Artisanale d’Ete at the Chateau de Suassignac (and my favourite potter Jo McKinnon will be there)

2 – 3 July : Painting exhibition by local artist Karl Stelljes, Vernissage Saturday at 18h.

Sunday 3 July

3 July : Brocante in Flaujagues

3 July : Vide grenier and Brocante in Pineuilh

3 July : Vide Grenier in Camarsac

3 July : Vide grenier brocante in Fronsac

3 July : Brocante Vide grnier in Mouliets et Villemartin

3 July 11am : Baseball finals for Aquitaine in Pineuilh – Go Pitchers, Go!!!

3 July : Marche Gourmand promoting local produce and featuring TV chef Gerard Baud and a Bandas too… Allees de la Republique, Castillon

3 July 18h : Apero Musical at St Laurent des Hommes

Coming up…

And finally…

Think you might need a little extra help to brush up on those French language skills?  Would love to get to grips with the basics? Or even need a little help with perfecting your grammar.  Catherine is lovely.  Drop her a line, or give her a call.