Week 24 2014

Hello!

 

We never have burger and chips at home, and we never have Paella at home for the very simple reason that neither of us likes both!  So, we were delighted to discover that we could both be gastronomically satisfied at the Restaurant/Bar le Gensaké in Gensac.  Recently taken over by Jenny (previously from Chateau de Sanse) and working with fresh locally sourced produce, mostly organic, 

We sat outside for an apero, before moving to the peaceful courtyard hidden at the back.

It was the perfect way to spend a holiday lunch time, and we’ll be back on a Sunday because Jenny offers a full Irish breakfast… there’s not much I miss from the UK, but bacon, eggs, sausage… the works… is one of them!  Drop in soon, you don’t have to have a full meal, there are Tapas on the menu too, just don’t go on a Monday as it’s the only day it will be closed.

And finally, I’m putting together the Night Market page, so if you know of one in your village, please let me know.

Whatever you eat and wherever you go this week in the Dordogne and Gironde regions, have a great time.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 24 2014

Monday 9 June

9 June 18h15 &20h30 : Last Days of Summer (or Labor Day to the rest of the world!) is showing in VO at the Grandecran, Libourne.

Depressed single mom Adele and her son Henry offer a wounded, fearsome man a ride. As police search town for the escaped convict, the mother and son gradually learn his true story as their options become increasingly limited.  Starring Kate Winslet, Josh Brolin and Gattlin Griffith.

Tuesday 10 June

Hello All

Now some will know and some won't but I have a stand at Ste. Foy-la -Grande market on a Saturday morning on the corner of Louis Pasteur/Alsace Lorraine where if you are a market goer you can find me weekly. However I know there are those of you who would prefer for me to continue with the delivery run. So I propose that since you all pretty much know what I make it would be more practical if you make an order before I arrive that way everyone knows that they will get what they want and with any luck I can be more organised. So all the info is on the website www.franklinfarm.fr
The meatballs I make are either Morrocan, Italian or Greek
The burgers are garlic and paprika or herb and onion.
I can roll lamb joints to various sizes if you let me have an idea of weight or number of people eating.
My next visit in your direction is Tuesday 10th June in St.Méard de Gurçon between 1.30 and 2.30 by the church or preceeded by a delivery route going through Minzac, Villefranche de Lonchat and down towards Castillon la Bataille.
See you there
Helen

10 June 14h15 & 20h15 : Last Days of Summer (or Labor Day to the rest of the world!) is showing in VO at the Grandecran, Libourne

10 June 20h : Concert in Libourne.  The Rotary Club of Libourne St EMilion are holding a Concert staring Gayane Liebe Petrosyan.  For further details please contact philippe.le-ber@wanadoo.fr

Wednesday 11 June

Thursday 12 June

12 June 20h30 : Grandes Heures de Saint Emilion present a concert at Château Matras-Canon Gautier Capuçon, violoncelle, Jérome Ducros, piano

Beethoven I

For more information and reservations http://www.grandesheuresdesaintemilion.fr/Tarifs_et_reservation.html

Friday 13 June

13 June 20h30 : Grandes Heures de Saint Emilion present a concert at Château Larcis-Ducasse 

Gautier Capuçon, violoncelle, Jérome Ducros, piano

Beethoven II

For more information and reservations http://www.grandesheuresdesaintemilion.fr/Tarifs_et_reservation.html

 

13 – 14 June : Wendy Narby and Women in Wine… Tourism are offering the unique opportunity to join The Art of Breathing by Breathing Master Dominique Lonchant at Spa de Château Latour Ségur à Lussac, St Emilion.  For further information go to http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=bfc110893be2ed6eaae14333d&id=d916977029

 

Saturday 14 June

14 June 20h45 : Concert at the St Symphorien church in Castillon.

14 – 15 June : Weekend de l'été - 9ème Vide Grenier Saint Christophe des Bardes,including Vide grenier over the 2 days, Saturday night Feu de la Saint Jean festivities with the traditional fire jumping at night fall!

14 – 15 June : Sadirac Ceramics Fair.

 

Sunday 15 June

15 June : Vide Greniers in Sadirac

15 June : Vide grenier in Pellegrue

15 June : Vide Grenier at La Sauve

15 June : Vide grenier in St Pey de Castets

15 June 16h : Chante Monde ‘Viva Italia’ Concert in the Villamblad church

 

15 June 17h: The Dordogne Choir in Concert at the Sourzac church

15 June 16h30 : The Jurade in St Emilion.  Celebrating the New Wine.  In all their red robed finery, the wine makers proceed through the village heading to the Tour du Roy in celebration of the new wine.  A great show to see as they walk through the streets. 

Coming up…

 

And finally…

Have you ever been woken up on a Sunday morning to hear the dulcet tones of the neighbour and his lawnmower or strimmer buzzing away?  This need not happen.  Since 2008 noise pollution has been regulated.  You can mow, strim, chip, chop and saw to your heart’s desire between 8h30 – 12h30 and 14h30 – 19h30 on a week day.  From 9h – 12h and 15h – 19h on a Saturday and on Sundays and Jours fériés from 10h – 12h.  Outside those hours neither you nor the neighbour should be making a racket!

 

When it comes to bonfires though, the regulations are less distinct.  Castillon for example is classed as an urban area and therefore all types of waste burning fires are illegal, that includes garden bonfires.  Mouliets et Villemartin on the other hand is rural and you are actively encouraged to keep the gardens and land clear and free from undergrowth – which can be done by cutting and burning the vegetation.  What I haven’t discovered is whether or not there are times when this too becomes restricted… I have a feeling that there are certain months when you cannot have garden fires.  If you know when these months are, please let me know and we can share the information.