Week 18 & 19

 Hello!

It's the perfect time to celebrate the start of the growing season. What a treat to cut and cook the first artichokes of the year.

I like mine dipped in salad dressing, but butter works well too... served from a home made dish.  How do you like yours?

So much going on in the region, including another bank holidays, so here's a bumper 2 week episode.

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

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 18

 

5 May

6 May

7 May

8 May - Jour férié - WWII Victory Day (la fête de la victoire, le jour de la libération) is a holiday to celebrate the end of World War II and the French people's freedom. It is the anniversary of when Charles de Gaulle announced the end of World War II in France on May 8, 1945.

Week 19

And finally...

The May and June pottery workshop programme is available.

Starting with an open air stand in Sauveterre for the Medieval festival on 15th May.  A day full of  activities and traditional craft demonstrations in the heart of the bastide town. It's worth coming along, even if only to see me dressed up in full medieval costume! (The outfit I wore to be a 'Woman of the Well' at the Battle of Castillon isn't a patch on the one I have for this day!)

Come and stick your hands into red clay for a change.

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!