Week 38 2025

 Hello,

This weekend is the 42nd Journées Européennes du Patrimoine where many of France's old buildings open their doors to the public.  St Emilion has embraced the event and has a whole host of visits and tours lined up. Find more about it here

 

It seems now that you can't get into many of their monuments for free, but there will be fireworks on Saturday night.  However, if you'd like to find out what else is on for the event you can go to https://journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr/

Whatever you do this week in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a lovely time.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

 

Week 38

 

https://www.cinema-pays-foyen.com/

 

https://cinema-eden.com/

 19 September

 

 

20 September

 

  

 

21 September

Coming up...

And finally...

We are getting ready for our annual festival in Sauveterre.  Each year we invite artists and artisans from the region to take part in the Rencontre de Savoir-Faire. These craftspeople bring along the tools of their trades and share their skills for all to see.  Many will even let you have a go.

We have a full programme of events, there's something for everyone, live music, food trucks, ice-cream, games for all ages, conferences, displays and hands-on experiences. 

If all goes well, I'll even have a different take on a potters wheel for you to try! 

Week 22 & 23 2024

 Hello!

The Olympic flame came and went through the region...

As did the rain, has it gone for a while?

It's a weekend of vide greniers, so head out and look for a bargain. Recycled, up-cycled, pre-loved... one person's trash is another person's treasure.

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

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 22

https://www.cinema-eden.com/

https://www.cinema-pays-foyen.com/

31 May

 1 June

2 June

Week 23

Coming up...

And finally...

The butterflies from a school workshop are on their way to the students.  It was a great day in the primary school - I always like being back in the classroom.