The Battle of Castillon is coming up. One of the biggest open air shows in the south wast of France. The amazing open air performance re-enacts the story of the 100 Years War between England and France. Played out on an open air stage, 400 hundred volunteers put on a show to remember. Featuring horseback riders, swordsmen and live animals this one and a half hour show is a highlight of the summer.
Spend the evening at the battle site, have a meal at the open air auberge, watch the pre-show entertainment, sample the wines of Castillon and play Medieval games before taking your seats on the great grandstands to watch the story unfold. It runs for 6 weekends from 13 July. Find out more here
I've been trying out video snips on the newsletter this week - are they working for you? I'm always keen to hear what you think.
Whatever you do this week in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a great time.
Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr
Week 27 2017
Monday 3 JulyTuesday 4 July
4 July : Diners en Bastide in Sauveterre de Guyenne
4 July : Night Market in Eymet
Wednesday 5 July
5 July 15h : Castillon au Cinema free showing of Minuscule at the Salle Cascante
5 July : Les Nocturnes de la Bastide in Libourne centre, Place Abel Surchamp
5 July : The Secret Curry Club Dordogne in Ste Foy la Grande. To find out more iformation, especially where they will pop-up over the summer and to contact the club look them up on Facebook at the Secret Curry Club Dordogne
5 July : Soiree Gourmandes in Lamonze St Martin. Every Wednesday evening through July and
August
Thursday 6 July
6 July : Night market in Duras. Every Thursday through July and August until 7 September. Live music each evening.
6 July : Les Jeudis Gourmands in Eymet
6 July : Night market at Ste Foy la Grande
6 - 7 - 8 July : Festival Confluence d'Arts du Chateau de la Riviere. Click to watch the teaser.
Friday 7 July
7 July : Tour the Churches and Chateaux linked with Montagne. More info at the Tourist Office Lussacais
7 July 18h30 : Vernissage at L'Espace Tourisme et Vin in Pineuilh for artist Florence Gomez
7 July : Night Market in the Jardin Public, Ste Foy
7 July : Night market in Pellegrue with entertainment by le Group de Dance Country
7 July : Night market at the Cave de Flaujagues (Les Guinots)
7 July 20h30 : Bordeaux Gospel Academy perform at the church in St Quentin de Caplong
7 - 8 - 8 July : Les 24 heures du Swing in Monsegur. The village comes alive with music in the streets and concerts in various venues. Click to see the bands playing free in the village. Visit the website here to buy tickets and find out more
Saturday 8 July
8 July : Les Radofolies. Teams take to the waters of the Dordogne, leaving from Pessac.
8 July : Night market in Saint Jean de Blaignac with Fireworks
8 July : Night market in St Meard de Gurcon
8 July : Nova Swing in concert at the Gensake in Gensac
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8 - 9 July : Raid des 2 Domaines . Teams of 3 compete in the 2 venues.
8 - 9 July : Foire artisanal d'ete in the Chateau de Saussignac
8 - 9 July : Fete Local in St Antoine de Breuilh. Fishing, petanque, rambles, brocante, vintage cars, live music and fireworks on Sunday night.
8 - 9 July : 4eme fete des Motards in Creon. All weekend and all things biker. (And Michael Vigneau and his accordion)
8 - 9 - 10 July : Caumont summer festival. Plenty happening and fireworks on Sunday night by the lac.
8 - 9 - 10 July : Fete Local in Rauzan with a night market on Friday evening and fireworks on
Saturday night.
Sunday 9 July
9 July : Vide grenier in Pineuilh
9 July : Vide grenier in Rauzan
9 July : Vide Grenier in St Antoune de Breuilh
9 July : Vide grenier in Caumant
9 July : Lunch time march Gourmande in Soumensac
Coming up...
Live Concerts at La Plage in Castillon under the stone bridge on Thursday evenings and Sunday Lunch. Reservations recommended.
Check out the place mats whilst you're there. Wonderful old images of La Plage from years gone by.
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