Week 39 2025

 Hello!

This weekend on Sunday it's the 8th Rencontre des Savoir-Faire in Sauveterre de Guyenne

 

It's a great day out, over 30 artisans will be hosting stands with demonstrations and explanations of the tips and techniques of their work, including, weavers, spinners, a potter with a wheel with a difference (no clues - it's me!), basket weaving, leatherwork, paper art, wood turning and not forgetting conferences, live music, entertainment, magic and juggling.

And if you're hungry, there are food truck, crepes, cakes and ice-cream, beers and wines.  A great day out for all - venez nombreux!

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

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

 

Week 39

 

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 25 September

26 September

 27 September

 28 September

 

 Coming up...

 And finally...

This week I celebrated 1 year with my beautiful cats that I adopted as adults. They are super friendly and totally lovable!  They fill my home with joy...

 

...And dead mice and the occasional snake!

 

 

Week 38 2025

 Hello,

This weekend is the 42nd Journées Européennes du Patrimoine where many of France's old buildings open their doors to the public.  St Emilion has embraced the event and has a whole host of visits and tours lined up. Find more about it here

 

It seems now that you can't get into many of their monuments for free, but there will be fireworks on Saturday night.  However, if you'd like to find out what else is on for the event you can go to https://journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr/

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

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

 

Week 38

 

https://www.cinema-pays-foyen.com/

 

https://cinema-eden.com/

 19 September

 

 

20 September

 

  

 

21 September

Coming up...

And finally...

We are getting ready for our annual festival in Sauveterre.  Each year we invite artists and artisans from the region to take part in the Rencontre de Savoir-Faire. These craftspeople bring along the tools of their trades and share their skills for all to see.  Many will even let you have a go.

We have a full programme of events, there's something for everyone, live music, food trucks, ice-cream, games for all ages, conferences, displays and hands-on experiences. 

If all goes well, I'll even have a different take on a potters wheel for you to try!