Week 43 2013

Hello!

Castillon was alive with activity last week when a film crew from TF1 descended on the town to film scenes for an upcoming programme called ‘Resistance’.  Thank you to KG for the beautiful photos.

Action took place on both sides of the river, with German soldiers in action in the rain on the first day and then civilian events in the sunshine on the second day.

 

For those of you keen on authenticity, you will be pleased to find out that they removed all the modern road signs and paved over the white lines on the road.  Unfortunately, the stone bridge in Castillon was destroyed (by the French themselves) during the war, so the bridge you see now was rebuilt after the war…

Lots to do next weekend, the Saffron Farm looks interesting… I’ve never tried a Saffron cocktail!

Whatever you do this week in the Gironde and Dordogne region, have a good week,

Best wishes,

 Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 43 2013

19 October – 14 December : The Pays Foyen Tourist Office in Ste Foy, in partnership with the Vitrine du Pays Foyen (next door to the Grand Pineuilh Leclerc) is organising an amateur photo contest – free and for all ages.  From 19 October to 14 December you are invited to submit up to 3 photographs taken anywhere within the 15 surrounding communes on the theme of “Regards sur le Pays Foyen” (‘Pays Foyen at a Glance’ – that’s my take on the translation…).  The winning photos will be displayed in an exhibition at the Vitrine on 20^th December and will remain on show throughout January.  If you would like to find out more, please go to the Tourist Office, or http://tourisme-dordogne-paysfoyen.com/concours-photo-amateur-regards-sur-le-pays-foyen-du-19-octobre-au-14-decembre-2013

Monday 21 October

Tuesday 22 October

22 October 14h15 : Prisoners is showing at the Grandecran in Libourne in VO.

When Keller Dover's daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family?  Starring Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis.

22 October 16h : Blue Jasmin is showing at the Grandecran in Libourne in VO.

Jasmine French used to be on the top of the heap as a New York socialite, but now is returning to her estranged sister in San Francisco utterly ruined. As Jasmine struggles with her haunting memories of a privileged past bearing dark realities she ignored, she tries to recover in her present. Unfortunately, it all proves a losing battle as Jasmine's narcissistic hangups and their consequences begin to overwhelm her. In doing so, her old pretensions and new deceits begin to foul up everyone's lives, especially her own.  Starring Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin and directed by Woody Allen.

Wednesday 23 October

23rd October 20h30 : Blue Jasmine is showing at La Breche, Ste Foy in VO

Thursday 24 October

Friday 25 October

25 October – 8 November :’Hommage a Jean Chiquet’ An Exhibition featuring over 15 artists at the Salle Cascante in Castillon la Bataille.  Free entry.

25 – 26 – 27 October : Fete de la St Martin at Flaujagues.

Saturday 26 October

26 October 10h : A discovery trail leaves from Micouleau (a hamlet of Flaujagues, on the riverside heading towards Castillon) as part  of the Fete de St Martin at Flaujagues. For more information call 05 57 40 25 70 or 05 57 40 08 33

26 October : The Great Phoenix Book Fair at the Salle Municipal, Campsegret 24140.  Phoenix https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixAssociationFrance

Association is a Dordogne based animal rescue charity. To see what the Phoenix Association as all about go to

Over 18,000 well-sorted and recent books, CDs and DVDs will once again be available to all for only €1 a piece! The popular crime and non-fiction sections will be even bigger than before and even a good assortment of French books will be on offer for those who wish to polish their language skills.
For the first time, brand new, high quality books will be available for a steal at €2.50 each!
As if many thousands of books, CDs and DVDs isn't enough, there will also be stalls with our famous Tombola, family puzzles and games, bric-a-brac, specialist antiquarian and children's books and lots more!
Delicious home-made €1 savouries, tasty cakes, scones and other assorted goodies, along with hot and cold drinks.

26 October 17h45 : Blue Jasmine is showing at La Breche, Ste Foy in VO

26 October 20h : Soiree Oriental Dansante in Ste Radagonde Salle des Fetes.  Menu includes apéritif, couscous Royal et machoui d’agneau, tiramisu, and Cotes de Castillon wine.  €25/adult.  Gather together some friends, book a table and no-one need worry about the washing up!  Information and reservations 05 57 40 76 91

26 October 20h30 : Flaujagues Dinner Dance as part of the Fete de St Martin.  Price €14.  Reservations 05 57 40 29 94 / 05 57 40 25 70

26 – 27 October: Portes Overtes at Terr’a Safran, Nerigean 33750.  If you have ever wondered abouthttp://www.terrasafran.fr/

the story of Saffron, the valuable spice from the crocus flower, head over to Terr’a Safran to find out more.

 

 

26 – 27 October : Fete du vin nouveau & de la brocante in the Chartrons, Bordeaux.  Plenty to see, including antiques, brocante, contemporary art, vin nouveau, hot chestnuts…

26 October – 11 November : The funfair is in Libourne in the Course Tourny, so beware that parking will be at a premium in the centre of town

The clocks go back in the night between Saturday and Sunday - we get an extra hour in bed...

Sunday 27 October

27 October : Brocante Vide grenier at Flaujagues.

27 October : Les Puces de la Bastide.  Flea market in the centre of Ste Foy.

Sunday 27 20h45 : Liberace (Behind the Candelabra) is showing at La Breche, Ste Foy in VO

Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his   Starring Matt Damon, Michael Douglas and Scott Bakula.

(much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.

Coming up…

And Finally…

Not what I usually expect to see when I whizz into Castillon...