Wednesday, 17 May 2017

Week 20 2017

Hello!

The Grand Salon of Arts in Rauzan was the place to be last weekend!  Transformed from the cold concrete hangar that we know and love through the winter flea markets to a carpeted whitewashed gallery. Hosting over 80 artisans there was a wide range of crafts on display.


Coming up this weekend are the Journees Europeennes des Moulins. On Saturday and Sunday mills of all sorts (wind and water) open their doors and invite you in.  There are plenty in the region, follow the links below to find the mills nearest to you.

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

Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 20 2017


Monday 15 May

Tuesday 16 May

16 - 21 May : Exhibition 'Trait-D'Art Istes-Porquoi fer?' at the Chateau de Pujols.

 


















Wednesday 17 May

17 - 27 May : Exposition Philo Art in St Emilion Find the full programme here.

Thursday 18 May

18 May 16h15 : Denial (Le Procès du siècle)  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel.Starring Rachel Weisz, Tom Wilkinson and Timothy Spall


18 May 19h : L'Apero Fronsac. Live music, wine tasting from Fronsac, exhibitions and food.  All welcome at the Maison des Vins de Fronsac.



18 May : The Secret Curry Club Dordogne hosts a Thai night in Villereal.  Contact by email secretcurryclubdordogne@gmail.com or phone 06 84 35 42 73 to book or find out more.

At Villereal


Friday 19 May

19 May 15h45 : Conference at the UTLib - Apollinaire - Poete elegiague



19 May 20h30 : Concert at the church in Libourne with music by Mendelssohn.  Featuring the organ and a choir.

Saturday 20 May

20 May : Foire de Printemps in St Quentin du Baron.  Plenty going on all day long - crafts, wines, plants, food, zumba, bow and arrow...




















20 May 18h : Concert at the church in Branne with 100 strong choir.

20 May 21h45 : Denial (Le Procès du siècle)  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

20 - 21 May : The European Festival of Mills is on this weekend. Find out more about it here.  There are lots of mills in the area.



Sunday 21 May

21 May : 13km run 'Trail des Moulins' staring in Pineuilh.





















21 May from 8h30 :  A walk in the country to raise funds for children's cancer research in St Magne de Castillon. 

21 May : Vide Grenier in Montagne near St Emilion

21 May : Vide Grenier at Saint Philippe du Segnal

21 May : Vide grenier at Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps

21 May  : Foire at Tout and Vide grenier at Riocaud

21 May : Vide grenier and marche auz puces in Romagne

21 May : Vide grenier and Brocante in St Pey d'Armens

21 May : Vide grenier at Des Halles Foyennes in Ste Foy.

21 May : Vide grenier and garden in Libourne at the Ecole de Garderose 




















Coming up...

At Eymet





And finally...


It's cherry season!

Wednesday, 10 May 2017

Week 19 2017

Hello!

So, France survived the election and has a new President Emmanuel Macron.

If you would like to find out more about the details of the results follow this link and you can see the results for the Nouvelle Aquitaine region and then on to the departments, keep clicking and you can see all the commune results too. FYI, we live in Mouliets et Villemartin 😞

For car enthusiasts amongst you, Castillon will be alive with the sounds and smells of classic cars this weekend.  Starting on Friday, the Place in the centre of Castillon will be the hub for the 5th Bordeaux Rally.  Cancelled

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

Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 19

 

Monday 8 May

Tuesday 9 May

Wednesday 10 May

10 May 16h15 : Lady Macbeth (The Young Lady) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
In this adaptation of Nikolai Leskov's novella "Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk, a 19th century young bride is sold into marriage to a middle-aged man.   Starring Florence Pugh, Christopher Fairbank and Cosmo Jarvis.

Thursday 11 May

11 May 14h & 16h15 : Lady Macbeth (The Young Lady) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

11 May 19h30 : Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
Two drag-queens (Anthony/Mitzi and Adam/Felicia) and a transgender woman contract to perform a drag show at a resort in Alice Springs, a resort town in the remote Australian desert. They head west from Sydney aboard their lavender bus, Priscilla. En route, it is discovered that the woman they've contracted with is Anthony's wife. Their bus breaks down, and is repaired by Bob, who travels on with them.  Starring Hugo Weaing, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp.

Friday 12 May

12 May 14h & 16h15 : Lady Macbeth (The Young Lady) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in
Libourne.

12 May 15h45 : The UTLiB invites you to join them at the conference on 'Les Etruques - Entre
Mythes et realites' €4 for non-members, call  06 77 72 96 64 to reserve.

12 May 16h15 : Denial (Le procès du siècle) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel.Starring Rachel Weisz, Tom Wilkinson and Timothy Spall.

12 May 16h15 : Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

12 May 18h30 : Concert at the Centre Culturel in Castillon.  Free entry and all welcome




















12 May 20h30 : Clarinet Concert at the church in Saint Quentin du Caplong.  Entrance €20 call 07 85 16 66 84/ 05 57 41 20 83 for reservations and information.

12 - 13 May : The Bordeaux Aquitaine Classic Rally :
Cancelled

"Now entirely centered around the city of Castillon-la-Bataille, the event will once again be the setting for the best regional and national teams in historical vehicles. On the program, after the technical checks on Friday 12 May, a day exclusively turned towards the competition awaits the entries on Saturday 13 May. The new team in charge of the rally at ASACSO carried out a 328.72 kilometer course with 11 timed events with a total length of 130.96 kilometers. Events will be played on three different courses, widely reviewed this year, each of which is more than ten kilometers long. The show will be permanent, from the departure of the first car on Saturday morning at 8 am until the awards ceremony on Saturday evening.
On the sidelines of this sporting program, spectators in Castillon-la-Bataille will be able to enjoy an animated village on the Allées de la Republique, including an exhibition retracing the history of rallies organized by the " Automobile-Club du Sud-Ouest and by the ASACSO."



12 - 13 - 14 May : Rauzan, Grande Salon des Metiers d'art. Entrance €2.50



Saturday 13 May

13 May 10h - 18h : Portes Ouvertes at Le Puch Garden Centre just outside Sauveterre.


13 May 15h30 : As part of Samedis de Gensac (and Cabara) this conference is on Ludwig van Beethoven 'L'art pour unique raison de vivre'  All welcome.

13 May 15h : Mai du Jazz at the Salle des Fetes in Lamonzie St Martin




















13 May 18h : Concert at the church in Gensac in aid of the Resto de Coeur en Pays Foyen.

13 May : Brocante in the centre of Libourne

13 May 16h15 : Lady Macbeth (The Young Lady) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

13 - 14 May : Photo Exhibition by Florent Pacaud at the church in Bossugan, Vernisage at 18h30 on Saturday


13 May  - 19 August : Joan Miro Exhibition at the Musee des Beaux-artes in Libourne.



Sunday 14 May

14 May : 'Entre Cotes et Ceps' running through the vines for all the family, starts in Libourne at the Stade de Plince.




















14 May : Floralies and Vide grenier in Le Fleix

14 May : Vide Grenier in Grezillac

14 May : Brocante Vide Grenier in Saint Quentin du Baron

14 May : Brocante Vide Grenier in Sauveterre de Guyenne
 
14 May : Vide grenier at Saint-Philippe-d'Aiguille

14 May : Horse and Pony trap open day at château Tournefeuille  Find out where and when here.  




14 May 16h15 & 18h15 : Lady Macbeth (The Young Lady) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

14 May 18h15 : Denial (Le procès du siècle) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

14  May 20h30 : Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Coming up... 

15 May 15h & 17h45 : Lady Macbeth (The Young Lady) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
16 May 15h : Denial (Le procès du siècle) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
16  May 15h : Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
16 May 17h45 : Lady Macbeth (The Young Lady) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.


More info here



 The Secret Curry Club Dordogne opens its doors to all curry lovers out there, anyone pining for a much needed curry fix. Serving British Indian Restaurant style curry in venues across the Dordogne. Find us on Facebook to keep up with our latest venues and events. https://www.facebook.com/secretcurryclubdordogne/


In Villereal


Something to book ahead for the children this summer:

 

And Finally...

Re-opening for the summer, Le Glass House at Chateau Carbonneau just outside Gensac on the road to Ste Foy.  New food options include a different formula with platters and wine on top of the tea and cake from 12h to 21h