Week 4 2019

Hello!
Braving the cold on Sunday we were rewarded with the sight of a fleet of vintage cars which had gathered together in Rauzan.

If you have any events of activities that you would like to have listed on the Newsletter, please don't hesitate to get in touch and I'll add it in.  Send flyers and posters in pdf or jpg format, or test in an email. Many thanks in advance for any contributions.

Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a great time.
Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 4

Monday 21 January

Tuesday 22 January

Wednesday 23 January

Thursday 24 January

Friday 25 January

Saturday 26 January

26 January : Patisserie Druart have announced the upcoming Saturday afternoon patisserie sessions -
great fun and you take home what you make!

Sunday 27 January

27 January : 3ème Vide-Greniers Hivernal & Brocante in the centre of Pellegrue

Coming up...

And finally...

I've been in the studio making mugs.

Week 7 2016

Hello!

Have you noticed the modern wine chais popping up in the region?  No longer satisfied with the traditional limestone chais, some Chateau have been delving into the design book and putting up some interesting buildings.

Here are some favourites – thank you LM for the photos. Do you recognise them?

No Newsletter for the next few weeks as we’re off on our adventures in the search of winter sun!  You can always follow our exploits on Instagram.

Back in March! Meanwhile, whatever you get up to in Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a great couple of weeks.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

 

 

Week 7 2016

Monday 8 February

Tuesday 9 February

Wednesday 10 February

10 February 21h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

In an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's seminal novel The Price of Salt, CAROL follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. Starring  Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara and Kyle Chandler.

Thursday 11 February

11 February 20h45 : Jane got a gun is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande

A woman asks her ex-lover for help in order to save her outlaw husband from a gang out to kill him.  Starring Natalie Portman, Joel Edgerton and Ewan McGregor.

11 February 21h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Friday 12 February

12 February 21h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Saturday 13 February

13 February : Brocante at Libourne in Place Abel Surchamp

13 February from 15h : Libourne celebrates the Chinese New Year with a dragon procession through the streets of the village.  Followed in the evening with a diner-spectacle!  Find out more here 

13 February : Pessac celebrates Valentine’s day at the Foyer Communal

13 February : Escargots a la Bordelaise.  The Rowing Club in Castillon host a dinner dance at the Salles de Castillon.  Maybe snails are your thing?

13 February : Saint Magne de Castillon is dining on Jimboura on Saturday.  If you have never tasted this pork speciality what are you waiting for?

13 February 21h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Sunday 14 February

14 February : Marche des Puces at Rauzan

14 February : Brocante and flea market in Cadillac

14 February : Vide grenier du Printemps at Saint Seurin sur l’Isle

14 February : Brocante vide grenier at Guitres

14 February : 16h : Tea Party at Soussac with live music from Barry Schofield and Peter Acock.

14 February 18h15 : Jane got a gun is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande

Coming up…

15 February 21h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

16 February 21h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

And finally…

Last year I spent a wonderful Saturday afternoon at Pattisserie Druart in the centre of Ste Foy making a delicious and memorable Fraisier with the ever patient, charming and talented Jerome Druart.

 

Once again he has organised Pastry Classes running through to the end of May.  If you are interested, contact him directly, or drop into the Patisserie – it’s just across from the Mairie on the town square. If you have a group of 4 keen pastry makers, you can organise a class all for yourselves.  Its’s a wonderful way to spend an afternoon, and you get to take away your creation too! 

Week 28 2015

Hello!

Made by me, with a little help from Jerome.

Did you know that at the heart of St Foy, right under our noses, is a wonderful pâtissier? With over 20 years of experience, including 3 years alongside Heston Blumenthal at The Fat Duck, Jerome Druart has finally returned to his native France and has set up shop under the Arcades in the centre of Ste Foy. 

Not only does he make wonderful cakes, delicious homemade ice-creams and mouth wateringly good chocolates, he’s now sharing his knowledge with a series of patisserie courses running through from July – September.

I had the great pleasure of attending his first session ‘Autour de la Fraise’ where we learnt how to make a Fraisier (one of my all-time favourites – after anything chocolate) and strawberry marshmallow.  Jerome’s experience as a chef and a teacher gave us tips and chef’s secrets and we all left with a completed Fraisier and a stack of marshmallow!  Needless to say, the cake is all gone… - but now I know how to make another!

If you like pastries and are even just a curious cook then I suggest you take a course with Jerome, I’ll certainly be back! We were in a professional Pastry kitchen and Jerome speaks flawless English, especially useful when my technical French began to falter. 

Visit http://www.patisserie-druart.com/  and https://www.facebook.com/PatisserieDruart?fref=ts to find out more, or drop into his Patisserie when you are next passing and tell him that you heard about him here, and see if you can resist an ice-cream or a cake!

Whatever you do this week in the Gironde or Dordogne regions, have a great time,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 28 2015

 

Monday 6 July

Tuesday 7 July

7 – 19 July : Art Exhibition at the Salle de Chateau, Saussignac.

 

7 July : Marche Gourmand at St Avit St Nazaire

7 July : Night Market in Eymet

7 - 11 July : Festival Bib'n'Jazz in St Laurent des Combes.  In the run up to the St Emilion Jazz Festival, St Laurent is holding its own Jazz event at the Salle Polyvalent.  Free entry, find out more http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/fr/7-agenda/1132-festival-bib-n-jazz.html

Wednesday 8 July

8 July : Night market in Monsegur

Thursday 9 July

9 July : Night market in Duras featuring François Mary (trio jazz)

 

9 July : Les Jeudis Gourmands Parc Gabriel Forestier, Eymet

Friday 10 July

10 July : Night market in Pellegrue

 

10 July : Night market in Villefranche de Longchat

10 – 11 -12 July : Fete Locale at Rauzan, starting with a Marche Nocturne on Friday evening.

10 – 11 – 12 – 13 July : Fete locale at Caumant

10 July : Apero Concert at Chateau de Chainchon.  Featuring Terres Blanche in Concert and a 

photographic exhibition by Florent Pacaud.

Saturday 11 July

11 July : Open Air Dance and fireworks at Rauzan

11 July : Night Market in Mouliets et Villemartin Place du Stade
 

11 July : La Piste Gourmande, Sadirac

 

11 July : Musique et Vins at Juillac – Night Market and Live music by ‘Neptune’  Fireworks at 23h

 

11 – 12 July : Fete Locale at St Antoine de Breuilh

Sunday 12 July

12 July : Vide Grenier and Foire d’ete at Rauzan

12 July : Brocante at St Antoine de Breuilh as part of the Fete Locale

12 July : Vinofolies in Eynesse, meet the winemakers and taste local produce.

 

 

Coming up…

13 July : Fireworks at the Tour du Roi in St Emilion

14 July : Brocante Vide Grenier at Montpon Menesterol

14 July : 24^th Foire a tout / Brocante / Vide Grenier at Velines… this is a big one!

 

And finally…

More information about the Patisserie Courses in Ste Foy.  Click on the image for a bigger view.