Week 35 2013

Hello!

This week is Franco-British Week, a week of events in the Pays Foyen which are specifically aimed at forging friendships between the French and the British people living in the region.  To find out more and to see the full programme visit  www.francobritishweek.com

This week also sees the last night market in many villages – so if you haven’t managed to visit one yet then it’s not too late.

Whatever you see and do in the area, have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 35 2013

Monday 26 August

24 August:  Ste Foy la Grande & La Roquille :  Start of the Franco-British Week (FBW).  Art exhibition by 3 leading professional artists, Salle Paul Broca.  For details www.francobritishweek.com   

Franco-British dinner at Chez les Zucc’s in La Roquille.

26 August :  Velines:  FBW, Les Jardins de Sardy, guided tour in English, and /or lunch on reservation. Bookings to Caroline Elliott, 06 34 96 81 92 and in the evening a meal followed by an English film.  For details see, www.francobritishweek.com

Tuesday 27 August

27 August: Port Ste Foy & Ste Foy la Grande:  FBW,  Tennis friendly morning.  Wine tasting at Cave Largnere with Michel Baraton in afternoon and a Gourmet buffet at La Cote Bastide in the evening.

For details of reservations, see www.francobritishweek.com

27 August : Final Night market in Castillon-la-Bataille

27 August : Last of the night markets in Eymet.

Wednesday 28 August

28 August 15h : Atelier Enfant ‘Les senteurs du marche’ at the Vitrine du Pays Foyen. A smelly quiz to entertain and amuse the children. €3

28 August:  Ste Foy la Grande & Pineuilh :  FBW, wine tasting at Cave Largnere in afternoon,  Old fashion children’s games from 3pm and in the evening a Quiz Franco-British in Salle des Fetes, Pineuilh.  For details of reservations, see www.francobritishweek.com

Thursday 29 August

29 August:  Ste Foy la Grande & Riocaud:  FBW, Guided tour of Ste Foy la Grande in the morning and dinner with Jazz at La Maison dans les Vignes. For details of reservations www.francobritishweek.com

29 August : Soiree Moules Frites at the Canoe Club at Pessac.  Reservations recommended.

29 August : Night market at Duras.  Entertainment by All’Rhoma, French variety

Friday 30 August

30 August: Port Ste Foy & Ste Foy la Grande: FBW, a tennis friendly morning, in the afternoon a special wine tasting plus truffles at Cave Lagnere and a Darts night with Fish & Chips at the Comptoir (Café) Des Sports.  For details see, www.francobritishweek.com

 

30 August : Les Festoyennes at Ste Foy la Grande including an opportunity to try canoeing, a walking tasting tour, live music, a giant pic-nic and fireworks.  For the full programme go to http://vivrefoyen.fr/actualites/les-festoyennes-30-aout-2013.html

30 August : Night market at Villefranche de Lonchat30 August 

18h30 : Marche Gourmand at Place Abel Surchamp in Libourne.

30 – 31 August : Pays de Montagne ‘Faites de Velo en famille’ A weekend of activities centering around all things bike.

Saturday 31 August

31 August:  Ste Foy la Grande:  FBW,  An evening of a dinner with an English film.  For details see, www.francobritishweek.com

31 August : Night market at Doulezon

Sunday 1 September

1 September : Brocante vide-grenier in Lussac

1 September : Brocante vide-greniers in Monsegur

1 September : Vide greniers  at the Espace chandos base nautique in Montpon Menesterol

1 September : Brocante in Blasimon

1 September:  Porte Ste Foy:  The FBW closes with a Grand Picnic  in the Stade Mezieres Rugby Stadium, with music, games, petanque, pony rides and “The Best Hat Competition” .  For full details see www.francobritishweek.com

1 September : Fete les vines de l’Entre-deaux-mers in Sadirac. To find out more go to http://www.mairie-sadirac.fr/default.asp?iID=GKDIEL

 

1 September : La Fete a Leo in St Emilion.  To see the full programme go to http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/fr/agenda.html?m=09http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/fr/agenda.html?m=09 

1 September : Night Market at St Seurin de Prats

Coming up…

And finally…

If you were one of the unlucky people who bought a ticket for the Battle of Castillon on the evenings when the weather caused the cancellations then it’s not too late to apply for a refund.

Contact the battle office (in English – it’s not a problem)  by phone 05 57 40 14 53, or by email info@batailledecastillon.com  and you will be entitled to be reimbursed.

Week 34 2013

Hello!

Montcaret in the shade

We’ve had a busy week out and about in the Dordogne and Gironde.  The Brocante in Montcaret was in a lovely shady spot under the trees behind the train station and this made browsing the stalls easy.  The Castillon brocante and vide grenier was held along the river front – a lovely location, but no shade from the bright sunlight.

Castillon on the waterfront

The Battle finished this year with a full house and a great performance.  Congratulations to all the participants, both on stage and back stage.

Next week is Franco British Week, held in and around Ste Foy and Pays Foyen.  There is a whole range of activities and events going on for further information please go to www.francobritishweek.com  or click on the link at the side of this page.

Have a great week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 34 2013

17 – 30  August : Painting and sculpture Exhibition by Pascale Renaudineau at the Salle Cascante in

Castillon

Monday 19 August

Tuesday 20 August

20 August 21h : The Choir from Greenwich, London is performing in Gensac church

20 August : Night Market in Le Pizou

20 August 19h : Pre-Private view of the Exhibition of Watercolours, Pastels and Sculptures at Salle Paul Broca, St Foy la Grande

Wednesday 21 August

 

21 August : Night market in Monsegur

Thursday 22 August

22 August : Tapas and wine evening.  Let Elizabeth guide your tastebuds through the paring of wines and tapas. For more information visit Vac’Dor Voyages by the Grand Pineuilh Leclerc.

22 August : Winemaker’s Quiz-rally.  An amazing discovery of local wine producers who open their doors and introduce you to the secrets of wine.  For more information visit Vac’Dor Voyages by the Grand Pineuilh Leclerc.

22 August 19h – 22h : Vitrine du Pays Foyen (next to Grand Pineuilh Leclerc) is hosting a Soiree

Rough with music by Barry Scofield.

 

 22 August 21h : The Choir from Greenwich, London is performing in Bergerac church.

22 August : Night markets in Duras and Eymet

22 August 21h : L'Association "Et avec votre esprit" organise un concert de chants grégoriens avec le ténor Geoffroy Dudouit at the Eglise St Pierre de Montcaret Free entry

Friday 23 August

23 August 20h30 : Organ and Soprano Concert at the church in Castillon

23 August : Night Market at Pellegrue

23 August : Marche Nocturne at Saint Seurin sur l’Isle

 




Saturday 24 August

24 August:  Ste Foy la Grande & La Roquille :  Start of the Franco-British Week (FBW).  Art exhibition by 3 leading professional artists, Salle Paul Broca.  For details www.francobritishweek.com  

24 August : Franco-British dinner at Chez les Zucc’s in La Roquille.

24 August 18h : Song for Marion (Unfinished Song) is playing in VO at La Breche Cinema in St Foy la Grande.

Grumpy pensioner Arthur honours his recently deceased wife's passion for performing by joining the unconventional local choir to which she used to belong, a process that helps him build bridges with his estranged son, James.  Starring Terence Stamp, Vanessa Redgrave and Gemma Arterton.

24 August about 22h : The Old Mad Men will be playing at the motorbike gathering "Rassemblement Multi-Moto" held in Moulon (33) on the Stade Municipal,  and on Sunday 25th at about 18h00. Entrance fee for the two day event is 2€ for visitors and 5€ for bikers with a free welcome drink.More info on http://motardie.free.fr/agenda/index.php?day=25&month=8&year=2013

24 – 25 August : Fetes Local at St Magne de Castillon

24 _ 25 August : Fetes de Massugas

Sunday 25 August

25 August : Brocante Vide Greniers at Plaine Sinsout, Port Sainte Foy et Ponchapt

25 August : Les Puces du Cœur de la Bastide at Ste Foy la Grande

25 August : Vide Grenier at Villefranche de Lonchat

25 August at about 18h00 : The Old Mad Men will be playing at the motorbike gathering "Rassemblement Multi-Moto" held in Moulon (33) on the Stade Municipal.  Entrance fee for the two day event is 2€ for visitors and 5€ for bikers with a free welcome drink.More info on http://motardie.free.fr/agenda/index.php?day=25&month=8&year=2013

25 August 20h45 : Song for Marion (Unfinished Song) is playing in VO at La Breche Cinema in St Foy la Grande.

Grumpy pensioner Arthur honours his recently deceased wife's passion for performing by joining the unconventional local choir to which she used to belong, a process that helps him build bridges with his estranged son, James.  Starring Terence Stamp, Vanessa Redgrave and Gemma Arterton.

25 August : The Restaurant Les Jardins d’Eole (near St Foy airfield) is holding a Dejeuner Jazz with the Jazz and Swing musicians Djangophil Duo.  Reservations and information 05 53 63 25 62

25 August : Night market in Pessac

Coming up…

26 August :  Velines:  FBW, Les Jardins de Sardy, guided tour in English, and /or lunch on reservation. Bookings to Caroline Elliott, 06 34 96 81 92 and in the evening a meal followed by an English film – Song for Marion.  For details see, www.francobritishweek.com

And finally…

Franco-British Week No 7.

Friendly rivalry between the French and British has always been at the centre of our two cultures, and the FBW wants to encourage this in an amicable way.

Is tennis your game?  Are you Murray in disguise?  If so, the Tennis Club Foyen is where you should be on Tuesday 27^th August and Friday 30^th August.  From 9am to midday, they are hosting, at their courts, at allee Paul Ducou (Route du Fleix), Porte Ste Foy, a friendly competition, between mixed international teams.  The teams will be made up on the day so all you need to do is turn up with your racket and tennis gear and enjoy a great morning’s fun. This is an event to bring family and friends to watch the sport and then enjoy a lunch time picnic on the banks of the Dordogne. Please bring a dish, sweet or savoury, to share with all those present. 

To help the club with the organisation of the day please make your booking, giving the number of players, friends and family you are bringing, with Anne Marie Littlefield on:- 06 19 13 43 26 or by e-mail am.littlefield@orange.fr

180!!! Is the number which anyone who has thrown a dart would dream to hear, but if like me you are happy just to hit the board, then Friday 30^th August from 7.30pm, the place to be will be the Comptoir des Sports, place du Marche in Ste Foy la Grande.  This will be a very typical “British” evening, with a fish and chip supper interspersed with games of darts between teams made up on the night.  Those who enjoyed this event last year will know just how much fun the evening will be.

Never fear, the children have not been forgotten. On Wednesday 28^th August from 3pm in Place de la Marie, Ste Foy la Grande there will be old fashion games for them to enjoy.  I think they will be surprised to find out the origin of the many games they now play on their computers.  Please turn up in numbers and enjoy the fun.   

Ron Marsh

Week 33 2013

Hello!

Village d'Alienor

This is the final week of the Battle of Castillon.  As you may have gathered I’m a BIG fan (so much so, our cats are called Talbot and Ellie…). 

Tasting the local wine

This year the weather has caused great disruption and 2 of the 12 shows were cancelled.  To make up for this, an extra performance has been added this week on Thursday 15 August.

Who will you play against...?

The re-enactment of the final battle of the Hundred Years War between England and France is a wonderful event.  Set on the hillside behind Castillon, 500 volunteers work together to make an unforgettable evening’s entertainment.  The show starts at 10.30pm as night falls, but before that there is lots to do and see and eat!

The women sword fight too!

Try your hand at the old wooden games, watch the swordsmen and women limbering up, taste Cotes de Castillon wines and visit the le Village d'Aliénor. You can also eat at the open-air Mediaval restaurant, with duck or steak cooked on an open fire.  An evening at the battle site is much more than just the show. 

Dine at the Mediaval Auberge before the show.

It’s not too late to book your ticket and there’s an extra date this week.  Go to the website and click on the booking at the bottom of the page.  You can pay with your credit card and pick up your tickets on the evening of the show. http://www.batailledecastillon.com/

However you choose to spend your week – have a great time.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 33 2013

Monday 12 August

Tuesday 13 August

13 August : Night markets in St Emilion, Parc Guadet, Castillon la Bataille and Le Pizou

Wednesday 14 August

14 August : Night Markets in Blasimon and Monsegur

14 August : Last few chances to see the  Battle of Castillon.  Gates open at 19h, lots to do, see and eat before the amazing show starts as the evening gets dark at 22h30. http://www.batailledecastillon.com/

14 - 15 August : Fete Populaire at Lamothe Montravel

 





 






Thursday 15 August – Assumption, Bank Holiday

15 August : Marche d’ete in Duras

15 August : Phoenix Book and Plant sale at the Foire a Tout, Parc Bretou, Eymet

 

15 August : Lac de la Cadie en Fete.  Starting early with a vide grenier and continuing into the night 

with fireworks.

15 August 11h : Vins, vignes at Cotes de Bœuf at Chateau Soutard, St Emilion. booking@soutard.com

15 August : Extra night for the Battle of Castillon.  Gates open at 19h, lots to do, see and eat before the amazing show starts as the evening gets dark at 22h30. http://www.batailledecastillon.com/

15 August  21h15 : Guided flamelit historic walk through Ste Foy la Grande.

15 August : Night markets in Ste Foy la Grande, Duras and Eymet

Friday 16 August

16 August : Final night of the Battle of Castillon.  Gates open at 19h, lots to do, see and eat before the amazing show starts as the evening gets dark at 22h30. They always use up all the remaiing fireworks on the last night – so the display is wonderful!  http://www.batailledecastillon.com/

16 August : Flaujagues night market – try again with Les Guinots!  You might get a welcome apero this time!

16 August : Night Market at Villefranche de Lonchat

Saturday 17 August

17 – 18 August : Castillon en Fete.  Funfair in the town and a free dance in the evening.

17 août - mardi 30 août 2013 : "Mains émoi" exposition de peintures et sculptures de Pascale Renandineau, salle Cascante, Castillon la Bataille

17 -18 -19 August : Blasimon Fete Locale

Sunday 18 August

18 August : Castillon en Fete.  Vide greniers along the waterfront.  Moules Frites at 13h.  Free shows in the afternoon and evening and then fireworks on the bridge at 22h30.

18 August : Brocante Vide greniers at Genissac

18 August : Vide grenier at Blasimon as part of the Fete locale, marche nocturne and fireworks.

18 August : Marche nocturne at Gensac

Coming up…

And finally…

 Franco-British Week No 6

For me one of the greatest pleasures of our region is the food and wine, and thus it is not surprising that the FBW offers this in abundance.  I have already written about the wine tastings that you can enjoy at Cave Laregnere so I hope that this will encourage you to partake in at least one or even all three of the dinners, each with its own special theme.

On Saturday 24^th August at 8pm, the FBW will start at Chez les Zucc’s in La Roquille, with a Franco-British dinner complete with wine tastings, to complement the meal, by Michel Baraton. The two chefs Elizabeth Zuccolotto and Vivien Marsh are planning a dinner to reflect the best of French and British cooking, so come and enjoy this experience. The cost of this 40 Euros, wine included.
On Tuesday 27^th August at 7.30pm you can enjoy at the Restaurant Cote Bastide, in Ste Foy la Grande, the totally different experience of a gourmet buffet together with wine tasting by Michel Baraton.  Those who have enjoyed the fine food at this restaurant will know that you will be in for a special evening and if you don’t know Cote Bastide, you should come along enjoy this delightful restaurant.  The cost of this is 40 Euros, wine included.
Thursday 29^th August at 7.30pm, La Maison dans les Vignes at Riocaud, offers a completely different evening of a dinner with Jazz.  There is a choice of menu, which you make at the time of your reservation, and the cost of this is 35 Euros which includes your wine.
For all of these reservations are essential:-
Chez Zucc’s, 05 57 46 58 31, Cote Bastide, 05 57 46 14 02, and La Maison dans les Vignes,
05 47 84 98 69.
Ron Marsh