Week 32 2023

 Hello!

Have you seen the latest exhibition at the Submarine Base in Bordeaux.  A great place to go when it gets too hot outside.There's free parking too.

 There's currently a Dali and Gaudi exhibition set to the music of Pink Floyd in the daytime, and it changes to the Klimt, Klee and Klein in the evening.

Quick tip... don't arrive needing to use the bathroom because the toilets are right at the back of the exhibit, and you can't get there quickly in the dark!

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

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

 

Week 32

 

 

 10 August

11 August

 

12 August

13 August

Coming up... Tuesday 15th is a Bank holiday  - Jour ferie

The Feast of the Assumption of Mary (L'Assomption de Marie) celebrates the Catholic belief that the Virgin Mary's spirit and body was assumed to heaven.

 

And finally...

It's jam and chutney making season, so you'll be needing a funnel. But they're not just for jams. they work brilliantly for decanting produce such as rice, pasta, beans, lentils....

Pick one up at the boutique in Sauveterre

 

Week 17 2022

 Hello!

1st May is just around the corner, also called May Day, La Fête du Muguet, La Fête du Travail in

France is a public holiday to campaign for and celebrate workers rights. It is also an occasion to present lily-of-the-valley to loved ones.

King Charles IX of France was presented with lily of the valley flowers on 1st May 1561. He liked the gift and decided to present lily of the valley flowers to the ladies of his court each year on 1st May. Around 1900, men started to present a bouquet of lily of the valley flowers to women to express their affection. The flowers are a more general token of appreciation between close friends and family members these days.

Look out for the Muguet on sale, especially as we're spoilt for choice with brocantes and vide greniers on Sunday.

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

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

 

Week 17

 

 

29 April

30 April

 

On the weekend of 30 April and 1 May 2022, the châteaux of Saint-Emilion open their doors to you!
Meetings with wine growers, wine tastings, guided tours of the properties, châteaux and surrounding area of Saint-Emilion, photo exhibitions, farmers’ markets, children’s areas, wine workshops… There will be something for everyone!
A key event, not to be missed. See more here

1 May - jour ferie - May Day

Coming up...

And finally...

Developing a new product in the pottery workshop... do you know what it is?  I've had a few requests, so I thought I'd give it a go, and so far... so good!