Week 31 2012

La Dordogne en feux!

Hello!

I love fireworks and La Dordogne en Feux at Ste Terre Plage on Sunday night didn’t disappoint!  We watched from a ‘secret location’ on the opposite side of the river.  It was like a show just for us!

Now I know where everyone is on a Sunday afternoon.  By happy chance we were at La Plage under the stone bridge at Castillon on Sunday.  There was live music and dancing, and it’s like that every Sunday.  Go along and join in (if only I could get my dancing feet in time to the Madison!?!)

The Battle of Castillon has three performances this week, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  Go to http://www.batailledecastillon.com/ to find out more.

Sunday afternoon at La Plage.

So much to do this week – have a great time.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

 

Week 31

Monday 30 July

Tuesday 31 July

31 July : Marche  des Producteurs de Pays at St Emilion

Wednesday 1 August

1 August 22h : Concert Nocturne at Eglise at Massugas as part of the Gironde Chamber Orchestre http://ocg.free.fr

1 August : Night Market at Blasimon,  always popular, so get there early to secure a spot.

1 August 20h45 : To Rome with Love is showing in VO at the La Breche Cinema at Ste Foy la Grande.

Set in the romantic city of Rome. The intertwining stories of a worker who wakes up to find himself a celebrity, an architect who takes a trip back to the street he lived on as a student, a young couple on their honeymoon, and a frustrated opera director who has a talent for discovering talented singers.  Starring Woods Allen, Penelope Cruz and Jesse Eisenberg.

Thursday 2 August

 

2 August 21h : Le célèbre groupe "New Gospel Family" se produira à l'église collégiale.  

Tarifs : 14€ (étudiants / chomeurs / handicapés / enfants à partir de 12 ans)

18€ Tarif normal

Dans le cadre des collégiades de Saint-Emilion

2 August 21h : The Angels’ Share is showing in VO at The Eden cinema at Monsegur.

2 August 18h : Balade Musicale at La Ferme du Parcot, Echourgnac 24410.  For further information go to http://www.parcot.net/ 

2 August 18h30 : Aperitif musical at the Vieille Hall as part of the Gironde Chamber Orchestre http://ocg.free.fr

2 August : Night market at Castillon.  Last week the dancing went on until well into the night.

2 August :Duras Marchés Nocturne featuring Cocktail music (latino jazz)

2 August : Night market in Ste Foy la Grande.

Friday 3 August

3 August 17h : Critérium Cycliste at Castillon. With Thomas Voeckler, and a host of other professional cyclists hot from the Tour de France.  32 circuits of a 3km hillside course. For more information http://www.castillonlabataille.fr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=257&Itemid=1

3 – 4 – 5 August : Festival Flamenco in Bergerac.  For the full programme go to http://flamencopourpre.canalblog.com/

3 August : Night market at Saint Michel de Montagne 

Saturday 4 August

4 – 5 August : Les Journees particulieres  at Gensac.  Animations and a meal in the village square.

4 August 18h15 : To Rome with Love is showing in VO at the La Breche Cinema at Ste Foy la Grande.

Set in the romantic city of Rome. The intertwining stories of a worker who wakes up to find himself a celebrity, an architect who takes a trip back to the street he lived on as a student, a young couple on their honeymoon, and a frustrated opera director who has a talent for discovering talented singers.  Starring Woods Allen, Penelope Cruz and Jesse Eisenberg.

4 – 5 August : Fete Locale at Montpeyroux with a night Market on the Saturday eveing.

4 - 5 August : Fete Locale at Listrac de Dureze.  Starting with Poulet frites at 12h.

 

4 August 18h30 : Marley is showing in VO at the Ede in Monsegur.

Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. The definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international super-stardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, there is rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best.

4 August : The Old Man Men will be playing at the Fête Locale in Montcaret.

4 August : Night Market at St Meard de Gurcon

4 August : Portes ouverts at Domaine de Nioton with a collection of vintage cars and wine tasting.  Contact 05 57 40 52 62 / 06 86 62 99 64.

4 August 21h : Ete en Concerto at the eglise Ste Croix du Mont as part of the Gironde Chamber Orchestre http://ocg.free.fr

Sunday 5 August

5 August : Vide greniers at Montpeyroux as part of the Fete Locale.

5 August : Vide grenier and much more at Listrac de Dureze.

5 August : Brocante Vide Grenier at Branne.

5 August : Vide Greniers and Artisannat at Cleyrac 33540

5 August  : Vide greniers at Saint Medard de Guiziers 33370

5 August : Brocante at Gensac.  This is a big one and spreads out from the square and all through the 

village.  For more information http://gensac.free.fr/  

5 August 18h : Ete en Concerto at the eglise in Gensac as part of the Gironde Chamber Orchestre http://ocg.free.fr

5 August 20h45 : To Rome with Love is showing in VO at the La Breche Cinema at Ste Foy la Grande.

Set in the romantic city of Rome. The intertwining stories of a worker who wakes up to find himself a celebrity, an architect who takes a trip back to the street he lived on as a student, a young couple on their honeymoon, and a frustrated opera director who has a talent for discovering talented singers.  Starring Woods Allen, Penelope Cruz and Jesse Eisenberg.

5 August 21h : Marley is showing in VO at the Ede in Monsegur.  See above for the synopsis.

Coming up…

6 August 20h30 : Orfeo Di Cracovia

Direction : JP Menuge

Bach, Handel, Vivaldi

Entrée : 12€

Etudiant : 8€

Dans le cadre des Collégiades de Saint-Emilion 

 And finally...

Don't forget to keep visiting this page as I add extra events throughout the week as they crop up.

Week 30 2012

Hello!

As far as the eye can see at 700m.

This weekend gave me one of the most beautiful and breath-taking experiences to date, my wonderful husband and I went up in a balloon for my birthday.

We took off from a field just outside Rauzan as the sun was rising and sailed up into the clear skies.  Our pilot was François Pont, a charming Vigneron-Aéronaute (he’s equally passionate about ballooning and wine) and he has been taking to the air in hot air balloons since 1995.

Just before we jumped in...

We flew over Rauzan and headed south-west, over Frontanac, and finally landing in a field near Montignac.  We flew high enough to see the Dordogne snaking out towards Bordeaux and low enough to brush the tops of trees in a forest. 

A truly amazing experience, one I can’t wait to do again.  If you would like to find out more about taking a trip in a hot air balloon, then contact François Pont at http://www.bordeaux-montgolfiere.com/

If ballooning isn’t quite your thing, then there’s plenty more to do this week.

Have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helen.

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 30

From 22nd July to 28th July  : Vigiers Wine & Golf Festival 2012

4 days of golf competition and discovery of some of the best wines of our region…

The Vigiers week is a fantastic event for lovers of golf, wine and gastronomy. For over 10 years, Château des Vigiers organizes a week of competition around the wines of Bergerac, Duras and Saint-Emilion. After 10 successful years, it is time for us to offer our loyal participants a new face to this competition which attracts over 100 players per day from all over Europe.

For more information go to http://www.vigiers.com/semaine-des-vigiers/

Tuesday 24 July

24 July 16h10: Last chance to see The Angels’ Share in VO at the Libourne Grandecran.

I went to see it, it made me laugh, it shocked me, and sometimes I needed the French subtitles to follow the broad Scottish accents.  I came out happy – go and see what you think.

This bitter sweet comedy follows protagonist Robbie as he sneaks into the maternity hospital to visit his young girlfriend Leonie and hold his newborn son Luke for the first time. Overwhelmed by the moment, he swears that Luke will not have the same tragic life he has had. Escaping a prison sentence by the skin of his teeth, he's given one last chance......While serving a community service order, he meets Rhino, Albert and Mo who, like him, find it impossible to find work because of their criminal records. Little did Robbie imagine how turning to drink might change their lives - not cheap fortified wine, but the best malt whiskies in the world. Will it be 'slopping out' for the next twenty years, or a new future with 'Uisge Beatha' the 'Water of Life?' Only the angels know........

24 July : Saint Emilion Night market at Parc Guadet, at the top of St Emilion, near the sports field.

24 July 21h : 22emes Musitinéraires en Pays Foyen D’une Vie à L’Autre… a la Source. At the Salle des Fetes in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande. For more information go to http://festival.paysfoyen.com/

Wednesday 25 July

25 July 20h45 : The Angels’ Share is showing in VO at Cinéma de la Breche in Ste-Foy.  See above for the story.

25 July 20h45 : 22emes Musitinéraires en Pays Foyen Compagnie ‘l’œil de la Percée Mephisto’ . At the Salle des Fetes in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande. For more information go to

http://festival.paysfoyen.com/

 

Thursday 26 July

26 July 19h : Marche et Tables Nocturnes by the river at Castillon-la-Bataille.

26 July : Marche de Producteurs , Terrace Francoise Mitterand, Ste-Foy-la-Grande.  Featuring Trio ‘Radioguinguette’

26 July 19h : Marché Nocturne at Duras, featuring  Cocktail music (latino jazz).

26 juillet 19.00h : aux caves de la tour du Roy à St. Emilion
(violon et guitare) Concert Co-organisé par l'Association Historique de Puynormand, les Caves de la tour du Roy et le Château Vilatte. Réservation conseillée: 05 57 49 71 25 entrée 12€/ concert http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/fr/agenda.html?m=07&id=641

26 July 21h : To Rome with Love is showing in VO at the Eden In Monsegur.

Set in the romantic city of Rome. The intertwining stories of a worker who wakes up to find himself a celebrity, an architect who takes a trip back to the street he lived on as a student, a young couple on their honeymoon, and a frustrated opera director who has a talent for discovering talented singers.  Starring Woodsy Allen, Penelope Cruz and Jesse Eisenberg.

Friday 27 July

27 – 28 – 29 July : Sauveterre Fete ses Vins.  Wine tasting, food sampling, street theatre, and concerts.  For the full programme go to http://www.sauveterre-de-guyenne.eu/post/2012/07/13/Sauveterre-Fete-des-Vins-2012

27 July 20h30 : Itinerance Jazz at Parc du Chateau de Clairet Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt. Ambiance Latino Swing avec "Smoking Tropical Jazz". Office Municipal d'Animation Culturelle 05 53 22 24 10

27 Juillet : Petits chanteurs de FRA ANGELICO Le siecle de Sainte Geneviève

Saint-Emilion - Eglise Collégiale, Participation libre.  Dans le cadre des Collégiales de Saint-Emilion 

27 July : Avalanche de MOUSSE at La Plage at Sainte-Terre.  The opening of La Dordogne en Feux Festival.

27 July : Marche at Tables Nocturnes at Flaujagues.  Featuring ‘Music Soleil’.

27 July 21h : Concert Decouverte, Abbataile de Guitres.  The opening concert for l'orchestre de chambre de la Gironde.  Information at http://www.otguitres.fr/

27 July 17h : The Dictator is showing in VO at the Eden in Monsegur.

The Republic of Wadiya is ruled by an eccentric and oppressive leader named Hafez Aladeen. Aladeen is summoned to New York to a UN assembly to address concerns about his country's nuclear weapons program, but the trip goes awry. Starring Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris and Ben Kingsley.

27 July : The Battle of Castillon re-enactment.  An amazing night time show telling the story of the final battle of the Hundred Years war.  Gates open at 19h, with pre-performance events featuring, amongst othe things, sword fighting demonstrations, medieval games, dancing and an open air auberge (with modern day steak and chips.)  A fabulous evening for everyone.  For more info go to http://www.batailledecastillon.com/index_UK.html  

27 July 21h : Fete Locale at Naujan et Postiac including an adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘les Joyeuses Commeres de Windsor’.

Saturday 28 July

28 July 18h15 : The Angels’ Share is showing in VO at Cinéma de la Breche in Ste-Foy.  See above for the story.

28 July : Sauveterre Fete ses Vins.  Wine tasting, food sampling, street theatre, and concerts.  For the full programme go to http://www.sauveterre-de-guyenne.eu/post/2012/07/13/Sauveterre-Fete-des-Vins-2012

28 July 19h30 – 23h30 : Marche d’ete at Chateau Font-Vidal, Juillac.  Everything you need to have an enjoyable evening.  Featuring a Blues/Rock concert with ‘Brother Jack’. To reserve a table call 05 57 50 55 58

28 July : The Battle of Castillon re-enactment.  An amazing night time show telling the story of the final battle of the Hundred Years war.  Gates open at 19h, with pre-performance events featuring, amongst othe things, sword fighting demonstrations, medieval games, dancing and an open air auberge (with modern day steak and chips.)  A fabulous evening for everyone.  For more info go to http://www.batailledecastillon.com/index_UK.html

28 July : Tournee Super Heros by Aligator as part of La Dordogne en Feux festival in Ste-Terre

28 July 19h : La Bonne…Ville du Blues at Moncaret.  Marche gourmand and Concerts at Salle des Fetes Maurice Bonamy, Montcaret.  Entrance €3. See http://www.labonnevilledublues.com/

28 juillet 20.00h : en l’église Saint Hilaire à Puynormand
(piano solo, violon-piano, guitare solo, piano, violon-guitare) Co-organisé par l'Association Historique de Puynormand, les Caves de la tour du Roy et le Château Vilatte. Réservation conseillée: 05 57 49 71 25 entrée 12€/ concert http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/fr/agenda.html?m=07&id=641

28 July 21h : Concert Decouvert. The second concert for l'orchestre de chambre de la Gironde at Lapouyade. http://ocg.free.fr/

Sunday 29 July

29 July : a golf competition on the… OPEN de MONTRAVEL...

18 holes..apero..roti de beouf and salads etc..

Inscriptions need to be in by Wednesday 25th July and the price is 30€.

www.saintmeardgolfclub.com

29 July : Vide grenier artisanat at Abzac 33230

29 July : Foire a tout Brocante at Lussac 33570

29 July : Sauveterre Fete ses Vins.  Wine tasting, food sampling, street theatre, and concerts.  For the full programme go to http://www.sauveterre-de-guyenne.eu/post/2012/07/13/Sauveterre-Fete-des-Vins-2012

29 July : Vide greniers Brocante at La Sauvetat du Dropt 47800.

29 July midi : Vernissage at Chateau de Saussignac for an Exhibition of 23 artists and their Watercolour exhibition ‘Arts au chateau’  The exhibition runs from 28 July – 15 August, open every day from 15h-19h.

29 July 18h : Concert Decouvert. The third concert for l'orchestre de chambre de la Gironde. At the eglise at Gensac.  http://ocg.free.fr/

29 July : Spectacle Pyrotechnique featuring JM Cursan.  The grande finale of the Dordogne en Feux festival at the Plage at Ste Terre.

29 July 18h15 : The Angels’ Share is showing in VO at Cinéma de la Breche in Ste-Foy.  See above for the story.

29 July 20h45: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is showing in VO at Le Lascaux in Montpon Menesterol.

British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways.

29 July 21h : The Dictator is showing in VO at the Eden in Monsegur.

The Republic of Wadiya is ruled by an eccentric and oppressive leader named Hafez Aladeen. Aladeen is summoned to New York to a UN assembly to address concerns about his country's nuclear weapons program, but the trip goes awry. Starring Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris and Ben Kingsley.

Coming up…

31 July 20h45 : The Angels’ Share is showing in VO at Cinéma de la Breche in Ste-Foy.  See above 

for the story.

 Festi'folies at Castillon

 

Week 29 2012

Hello!

At Issigeac fair

Hooray!  The sun has got his hat on...

We went to the willow weaving fair in Issigeac, there was lots to see, incuding some lovely sculptural pieces as well as every kind of basket shape you could think of... and of course I came away with a basket.

Driving through Castillon is not for those in a hurry right now, the road works will last at least 6 months.  If you are approaching from Ste Foy direction, I recommend turning left off the main road just after Lamothe Montravel and following the river road into Castillon.  (It goes past the Talbot Monument).  This road will bring you out at a little bridge by the camping site in Castillon.  From there stay by the river, then cross over the stone bridge, turn right at the Plage and then back over the metal bridge, and follow the signs for Libourne and it will bring you out at Leclerc.

Another option is to continue into Castillon (from Lamonthe) and at the Leader Price store turn right, over the railway bridge and turn left and continue along this road ( it has some speed humps) following the route of the railway line.

Cross over one little crossroads and continue to the MAIN road Castillon to St Genes de Castillon D17.

If you turn left here it will only take you back into the centre of Castillon so I suggest that you continue straight over and take the next on the left which comes out at the roundabout by Leclerc. (Thank you AW)

The Battle of Castillon starts this weekend.  I'm a great fan and if you haven't been to see it yet, then you really should, and if you have - well it changes a little every year and there's always something new to see.

Have a lovely week,

Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 29

Les Grands Crus Musicaux continues throughout this week.

The Angel’s Share is showing in VO every day of the week at Libourne Grandsecran at 16h10.

Monday 16 July

16 juillet 20h30 : Château Pape-Clément, Pessac
Emmanuel ROSSFELDER, Guitare

http://www.grandscrusmusicaux.com/site/page2/index.php

16 July 21h : The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is showing in VO at Le Club Cinema, La Roche-Chalais.

British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways.  Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and Maggie Smith.

Tuesday 17 July

17 juillet 20h30 : Château Pape-Clément, Pessac
Emmanuel ROSSFELDER, Guitare

http://www.grandscrusmusicaux.com/site/page2/index.php

Wednesday 18 July

18 July 18h30 : Expo phonie.  Willows, a folk duo in Concert at the Salle Cascante in Castillon. Also, a photograph exhibition by Florent Pacaud.

Thursday 19 July

19 July 21h : The Deep Blue Sea is showing in VO at the Eden at Monsegur.

The wife of a British Judge is caught in a self-destructive love affair with a Royal Air Force pilot.  Starring Rachel Weisz and Tom Hiddleston.

19 July 18h : Invitation au Vernissage at Chateau Monlau, 33420 Moulon.  A Sculpture Exhibition.

19 July  : Night market at Sainte-Foy-la-Grande.  There are also ‘Visites aux flambeaux de la Bastide de Sainte-Foy’, contact the tourist office for further information 05 57 46 03 00

19 Juillet 20h30 : Château d'Yquem, Sauternes
Duo Violoncelle - Piano
Quatuor PRAZAK, Violoncelle
Claire-Marie LE GUAY, Piano

http://www.grandscrusmusicaux.com/site/page2/index.php

19 July : Duras night market featuring  Mickael Vigneau (accordion).

19h July : 1er Marche nocturne BIO de Gironde at Barsac
 
19, 20, 21, 22 July  : Saint emilion Jazz festival.  For all information and listings, go to http://www.saint-emilion-jazz-festival.com/

Friday 20 July

20 July : The opening night of the Battle of Castillon. For more information go to http://www.batailledecastillon.com/index_UK.html  (and put the sound on…)

20 July 19h : Jazz in the Vines at Domaine Chater.  http://domainechater.com/emails/jazz-in-the-vines.htm

20 July :   Saint emilion Jazz festival.  For all information and listings, go to http://www.saint-emilion-jazz-festival.com/

Saturday 21 July

21 July : Vide greniers at Vignonet 33330.

21 - 22 July : Fete locale Les Leves at Thoumeyragues

21 - 22 juilet de 10h à 19h : Jour Nez des senteurs - Les Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion

Saint-Emilion - Cloître de l'Eglise collégiale

Jardin oriental, plantes aromatiques, huiles essentielles, produits de beauté, produits fermiers, vins.

21 July : Saint emilion Jazz festival.  For all information and listings, go to http://www.saint-emilion-jazz-festival.com/

21 Juillet 20h30 : Château Lascombes, Margaux
Giovanni BELUCCI, Piano

http://www.grandscrusmusicaux.com/site/page2/index.php

Bonjour,

J'organise un chantier participatif enduit terre les 21 et 22 juillet . Il sera filmé par la chaine anglaise de télévision ITV qui diffusera l'émission en octobre .
Vous pouvez amener amis et enfants , les repas sont offerts sur place , le lieu offre des possibilités de divertissement : étang, barque, forêt...
Contactez-moi au 0553801413 ou par email, saradaniels@hotmail.fr
A bientôt ,
Sara

21 July 19h 30 Marche Nocturne at St Jean de Blaignac.

21 July : The Battle of Castillon.  For more information go to http://www.batailledecastillon.com/index_UK.html  (and put the sound on…)

 
21 Juillet 16h00 : Concert OPUS JAM Jazz, Pop, Soul, Gospel

Saint-Emilion - Eglise Collégiale

Concert gratuit

Dans le cadre des Collégiades de Saint-Emilion.

Sunday 22 July

22 July 10h30 – 18h : Marche a la Ferme at Moulin de Moustelat, Pessac-sur-Dordogne.

22nd July 10h30 : Fete Cantonal at Villefranche de Lonchat   with a parade of interesting cars and floats and lots of other things going on in the centre. There is also a circus big top which is set up for lunches at 20 euro a head and entertainment is usually with a bandas playing - a very popular annual event

22 July : Large Vide greniers at Coutras.

22 July : Vide greniers at Montagne 33370

22 July : Vide greniers at Les Leves et Thoumeyragues 33220

22 July : Les Puces de Coeur de Bastide at Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

22 July : Vide greniers/brocante at Ruch.  Including expo des motos, courses et randos, concours de velos fleuris.  At 20h repas moules frites avec accordéoniste Michael Vigneau.

22 July : Saint emilion Jazz festival.  For all information and listings, go to http://www.saint-emilion-jazz-festival.com/

22 July 12h15 : Lamothe Montravel organise un repas Entrecote

22 July Marche Nocturne at Flaujagues

Coming up…

And finally…

The little Bateau de Promenade at Ste Foy has been launched - and the Promenades are in the afternoon. However it's best for people to check the timings etc. with the Bureau de Tourisme 0557 46 03 00.

Sunflowers - even if the sun doesn't shine.

One more thing ... I received this plea about a lost dog...

This little dog is about 3 to 5 years old, very well behaved but lost. His micro chip is not french. No shelter can take him that I have tried, only the SPA, we are running out of time to find him a new home. Can you or anyone else you know help either by giving us info on shelters or offering him a home or temporary adoption? Contact :sarahwalters@me.com

Week 28 2012

Hello!

What an amazing rainstorm on Saturday evening – it would easily rival a tropical storm!  Such a surprise after the beautifully warm and calm Friday evening at Rauzan Night market.  The Night Market was excellent, a wide selection of food stands, a choice of wines and the Bandas Leo entertaining everyone.

Plenty to do this week, there is Les Grands Crus Musicaux, running from 11 -25 July and the continuing programme of Les Scenes d’ete.

And not forgetting , Bastille Day, the French national holiday, commemorating the storming of the Bastille, which took place on 14 July 1789 and marked the beginning of the French Revolution.  It marked the end of absolute monarchy, the birth of the sovereign Nation, and, eventually, the creation of the (First) Republic, in 1792.  But to me it will always be French Firework Night, and most towns and villages have their own displays.

Have a good week and enjoy the fireworks,

Bandas de Leo at Rauzan.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 28

Monday 9 July

9 July 14h, 20h and 22h10 : The Angels’ Share  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.  I went to see it, it made me laugh, it shocked me, and sometimes I needed the French subtitles to follow the broad Scottish accents.  I came out happy – go and see what you think.

This bitter sweet comedy follows protagonist Robbie as he sneaks into the maternity hospital to visit his young girlfriend Leonie and hold his newborn son Luke for the first time. Overwhelmed by the moment, he swears that Luke will not have the same tragic life he has had. Escaping a prison sentence by the skin of his teeth, he's given one last chance......While serving a community service order, he meets Rhino, Albert and Mo who, like him, find it impossible to find work because of their criminal records. Little did Robbie imagine how turning to drink might change their lives - not cheap fortified wine, but the best malt whiskies in the world. Will it be 'slopping out' for the next twenty years, or a new future with 'Uisge Beatha' the 'Water of Life?' Only the angels know........

Tuesday 10 July

10 July 14h, 20h and 22h10 : The Angels’ Share  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.  I went to see it, it made me laugh, it shocked me, and sometimes I needed the French subtitles to follow the broad Scottish accents.  I came out happy – go and see what you think.

10 July 19h00: Orgue et Bombarde  Saint-Emilion - Eglise Collégiale

Direction JP Maudet - F.Gouthe

Mélodie, danse, cantique de Bretagne

Franck-Ropartz-Vierne-Loret

Entrée : 10€, suivi d'une dégustation dînatoire : 6€  

Dans le cadre des Collégiades de Saint-Emilion.

Wednesday 11 July

11 July : Party in the Park at Chateau Fayolle Luzac, Fougueyrolles 33220.  Information 05 53 73 83 69

 

11 - 26 July : Festival Les Grandes Crus Musicaux. Manifestation proposée par
Association Les Grands Crus Musicaux - Marc Lafore. The concerts are a combination of the love of music and grands crus classes.  The concerts are followed by a wine tasting.  To see more and find out about the programme go to : http://www.grandscrusmusicaux.com/

11 July 20h30 : Anne Queffelec (Récital de Piano), Château Cheval Blanc
33330 Saint-Emilion Renseignement : 0561918191

http://www.grandscrusmusicaux.com/

 

Thursday 12 July

12 July : Duras Night Market with music by 12 François Mary (Jazz manouche)

Friday 13 July

13 – 14 – 15 July : 24 Fete du Pain, Mensignac.  3 days of fun and entertainment, staring on Friday with a Night market and a Bandas, and finishing on Sunday with fireworks.

13 July : Grande Fete Populaire at Flaujagues, it is always popular, reservations 05 57 40 08 03 . 05 57 40 25 70

 

13 Juillet 20h30 : Château d'Agassac, Ludon-Médoc
Duo Violoncelle - Piano
Henri DEMARQUETTE, Violoncelle
Marc LAFORET, Piano

http://www.grandscrusmusicaux.com/

13 July : Repas dansant at Pessac-sur-Dordogne

 

13 July : Marche nocturne, Blasimon

13 July 19h : Repas Dansant at Pujols

13 July : Soiree Moules Frites sur la place de St Pey des Castets avec animation

13 July : Jazz at Café l’Orient in Libourne

13 - 14 - 15 July : Fete de la Riviere at Branne.  Staring with  a soiree Moules Frites on Friday, Marche Nocturne on Saturday and 'Des Balles en Halles' and Fireworks on Sunday.

Saturday 14 July – Bastille Day

14 July : Brocante vide-greniers at Saint Medard de Guiziers

14 July : Vide greniers at Eymet

14 July : Repas Dansant sur la place du village at Gensac

14 juillet 22h30 : Bal du 14 juillet, Saint-Emilion Feu d'artifice

Organisé par la ville de Saint-Emilion.
Tiré depuis la Tour du Roy. Suivi d'un bal populaire à l'Espace Guadet.

14 – 15 July : Foire aux Paniers et a la Vannerie at the Places du Château et de la Mairie, Issigeac 24560.  This is a willow weaving festival and you can buy baskets and gorgeous ornaments and plant supports for the garden. If you have children there is usually a willow-weaving workshop for children in the afternoon.

14 July – Foire a la brocante Foire a tout.  Velines, this is a big one and spreads all through the village.

14 July : Fetes du 14 Juillet, Castillon-la-Bataille, petanque, rugby, repas grillades, and fireworks – these are usually pretty impressive and are displayed from the stone bridge.  A good place to watch is from infront of the Chai au Quai as they sometimes have fireworks that float down onto the river.

Sunday 15 July

15 July : Grand Vide grenier au hameau de Touron, Pujols. (bordure D17 axe Castillon-Sauveterre)

15 July : Vide greniers at Caplong 33220

15 July : Brocante at Eymet.

15 July :  Vide Grenier Brocante at Saint Avit Senieur

Coming up…

Du Jeudi 19 au Dimanche 22 Juillet 2012 Saint-Emilion Jazz Festival

4 jours, 24 h de Musique, 16 concerts, 65 Musiciens…

http://saint-emilion-jazz-festival.com/

And finally...

Jo shall be running the children's pottery workshops on the following mornings;
TUESDAY 17th, WEDNESDAY 18th and THURSDAY 19th JULY;
MONDAY 6th and TUESDAY 7th AUGUST
9.30 - 11.30
15 euros per child ( 10 euros if 4 years and under, accompanied by an adult )
Contact Jo on joandstuart@orange.fr