Week 38 2013

Hello!

Anything and everything for sale in Baron.

I never cease to be amazed at the variety of items that are for sale at a brocante or a vide grenier!  The lines between the two are blurred and it seems that anything goes Baron was no exception.  The huge event sprawled through the village and out into the field.

The nights are starting to draw in, and thoughts on ‘Dinner and a Movie’ come to mind.  On Saturday in Ste Foy there is a film in English showing at 18h, perfect timing to go on and have dinner afterwards. 

Which leads nicely on to the Fete de la Gastronomie which is now in its 3^rd Year. Follow the link below to see what’s going on near to you.

Whatever you do in the Gironde and the Dordogne region – have a great week.

Best wishes,

 

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 38 2013

Monday 16 September

Tuesday 17 September

Wednesday 18 September

18 September : Photograph Exhibition by Laura Souque and Florent Pacaud at the Salle de Cascante in Castillon.  Free entry, Vernissage at 18h30 on Wednesday, ehibition runs until 30 September.

18 September 16h : Behind the Candelabra (Ma Vie avec Liberace) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.  Starring Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Michael Douglas and Eric Zuckerman.

Thursday 19 September

19 September 19h25 : Behind the Candelabra (Ma Vie avec Liberace) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

19 – 20 – 21 September : ‘From Pirates to Phantom’ a musical trip dow memory lane by MADS.  A musical evening at Chateau Issigeac.  To find out more, and to buy tickets call 05 53 24 56 11 or contact mads.bookings@gmail.com

Friday 20 September

20 – 21 – 22 September : Fete de la Gastronomie.  To find out more including which restaurants, Boulangers, Charcouteries and markets are taking part please go to http://www.gastronomie-libournais.com/index.php/participants?limitstart=0

20 September 16h : Behind the Candelabra (Ma Vie avec Liberace) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

 

20 – 21 September :Le Belvedere Restaurant in Juillac, in partnership with Les Guinots celebrates the Fete de la gastronomie with a special menu. To reserve call 05 57 47 40 33

Saturday 21 September

21 September 18h : Frances Ha is showing in VO at Ciname La Breche in St Foy la Grande

Frances lives in New York, but she doesn't really have an apartment. Frances is an apprentice for a dance company, but she's not really a dancer. Frances has a best friend named Sophie, but they aren't really speaking anymore. Frances throws herself headlong into her dreams, even as their possible reality dwindles. Frances wants so much more than she has but lives her life with unaccountable joy and lightness. Written by IFC Films   Starring Greta Gerwig, Mickey Sumner and Adam Driver

21 September 20h30 : Les Guyennos are performing ‘Saisons’ a musical comedy in the Salle des fetes in Blasimon.

21 September 20h : Repas paëlla animé par la banda des bleuets

Salle des fêtes, Ste Foy la Grande

Entrée : 15€ // 8€ - de 12 ans // gratuit - de 5 ans

Renseignements - réservations (avant le 18.09) : Association Tempête de sable 06.07.36.38.85

21 September 21h45 : Behind the Candelabra (Ma Vie avec Liberace) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

21 - 22 September : Medieval Weekend at the Commanderie Templiere d'Arveyres.  Lots to see and do over the 2 days.

Sunday 22 September

22 September : If you love all things horsey then you should head to the centre of Ste Foy for the day.  Starting with a procession of 200 horses through the centre of the town at 11h. There will be horse rides for children, trips in pony and trap and many other events, culminating in a show at 18h in the Jardin Public.  To see the full programme click on the poster, or go to http://www.scoop.it/t/coeurdebastide

22 September : Brocante in Moulon 33420

 

22 September : Les Puces de la Bastide in Sainte Foy la Grande.

22 September 13h45 & 20h30 : Behind the Candelabra (Ma Vie avec Liberace) is showing in VO at 

the Grandecran in Libourne.

22 September 15h : Les Guyennos are performing ‘Saisons’ a musical comedy in the Salle des fetes in Blasimon.

Coming up…

And finally…

Les Guinots Cave Co-operative in Flaujagues has some special offers this month on their rose and white wine.  Go along, have a tasting and pick up some local wines.

Week 37 2013

The sun came out for Capitourlan

Hello,

Thank you for all the hairdresser recommendations – all gratefully received. Not that anyone got to see my hair this weekend with the rain that we had.  It didn’t stop play too much on Sunday, and by the time we arrived at Chateau Belcier for Brunch the sun was pushing through the clouds.  What a lovely setting, overlooking the slopes of Castillon, tasting wine and listening to Jazz – my kind of Sunday.

Rain didn't stop things at St Florence

Next weekend is the Journees and Nuit du Patrimoine (Heritage days and nights) where monuments throughout France are open to the public for free, and there is always a magnificent music and firework show in St Emilion.  Make your way to the centre of the village and you will have a treat of a free display starting at around 22h.  To see the full programme for St Emilion go to http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/bdd_fichiers/1378290262.pdf

Jazz and wine for Brunch at Chateau Belcier

Whatever you see or visit, have a great week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 37 2013

Monday 9 September

Tuesday 10 September

10 September : Franklin Farm deliveries. Lamothe Montravel- Helen and David Furniss gites at Keirmasi, Le Matelin 24230 12.15 till 12.45

St.Méard de Gurçon, 24610, outside the church 1.30 till 2.30.
A reminder of our website with a list of prices is www.franklinfarm.fr

10 September 20h 30 :Concert at Château Fombrauge

As part of Les Grandes Heures Guillaume Coppola, piano

(Liszt, Schubert, Granados)

For more information go to http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/bdd_fichiers/1359728579.pdf

Wednesday 11 September

11 September : Cirque de Venise at Espace Dagueys in Libourne

 

Thursday 12 September

Friday 13 September

13 – 29 September : Portes Ouvertes at Golf des Vigiers – discover golf.  Find out more at or on their Facebook page.

http://www.vigiers.com/en/

Saturday 14 September

14 September : Gensac celebrates the Nuit du Partimoine with a theatrical extravaganza in front of the church, with a medieval wedding, musicians and acrobats, followed by a night market.

 

14 September : Fete des Associations in Blasimon.  To see the full programme of events and activities go to http://www.sauveterrois.fr/

14 – 15 September : Rauzen offers free visits to the Grotte Celestine and the Chateau as part of the Journees du Patrimoine.

14 September : Gluten Freaks new version (two members are on travel for a year) will be playing at the Exodus Café in Beauronne.  There will be diner for those who want. It is better to reserve before.

Telephone number is 05 53 80 24 54. Sylvain and Sophie are the owners. They speak english.

14 - 15 September : St Emilion celebrates the Nuits du Patrimoine with a host of events in the village.  To see the full programme follow the link and download the programme at the bottom of the page http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/fr/agenda.html?m=09&id=708

Sunday 15 September

15 September : Brocante Vide Grenier at Baron 33750

15 September : Vide Greniers at Le Fleix 24130

15 September : Vide Grenier at Villefranch de Longchat

15 September 15h : Dominique Mezin in Concert at Vidasse, Pessac.  Reservations  essential – 06 42 54 20 95 paule.masson@gmail.com

Coming up…

 

And finally…

Look at these hats…marvellous millinery masterpieces from the FrancoBritish week picnic – thank you TK.

Week 36 2013

Hello,

Castillon by the river

The beautiful weather, and the knowledge that the night market season is drawing to a close lead us out in force to both the last Castillon night market and the only Doulezon one. They were equally entertaining and well supported.  One of the nice things is that you can buy the really local wines at 

these events.

Doulezon under cover

Sunday took us off to the vide grenier in Blasimon which started in the village square and sprawled out in the surrounding streets and into the shady park behind the Salle.  I managed to restrain myself from returning home with yet another glass vase…

Blasimon vide-greniers spreads out under the trees

It’s the return to school this week, but there are still plenty of events in and around the Gironde and Dordogne region.  If you hear of an event and would like me to list it, please don’t hesitate to let me know.

Have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 36 2013

Monday 2 September

2 September 19h : Vernissage for the Photograph Exhibition by Didier Salaun at the Salle Castcante in Castillon

2 – 30 September : Paintings and Poetry Exhibition by Gisele Gall at the Vitrine du Pays Foyen.

Tuesday 3 September

Wednesday 4 September

4 September 13h40, 16h, 19h20 : Jobs is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

The story of Steve Jobs' ascension from college dropout into one of the most revered creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century.  Starring Ashton Kutcher, Durmot Mulroney and Josh Gad.

4 September 21h : Concert de jazz. Château Faugères, à Saint-Etienne de Lisse

Contact : 05 56 51 93 28 - Tarif : 16.80 €
Réservation en ligne sur France billet ou Ticketnet.
Plus d'infos sur www.jazzandwine.org/

Thursday 5 September

 

5 September 13h40, 16h, 19h20 : Jobs is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

5 September : Dance classes in St Emilion.  Go along and have a go… the first lesson is a free trial.

Friday 6 September

6 September 13h40, 16h, 19h20 : Jobs is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

6 September 17h : Vernissage for the Paintings and Poetry Exhibition by Gisele Gall at the Vitrine du Pays Foyen.

6 September 20h30 : Concert les Grandes Heures. Château de Pressac "plan"

Vera Tsybakov, piano (Bach, Franck, Chopin, Debussy, Rachmaninov)

Saturday 7 September

7 September : Medoc Marathon.  It’s too late to enter for this year, but go and support and you can get in training for next year… http://www.marathondumedoc.com/

7 September 13h40, 16h, 19h20 : Jobs is 

showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

7 September 14h : If the marathon is not your thing, but walking is, then join the walk leaving from the Cave at Ste Radegonde.  Followed by a Soiree gourmande and fireworks!

7 September 8h30 : Or if you prefer a day long walk around the moulins and chateaux contact the Tourist Office in Branne and join the 16km ramble. http://www.tourismebrannais-entredeuxmers.com/

7 September : Or if walking is just not your thing at all,but cars is, there is a discovery treasure hunt around St Emilion.  Contact the St Emilion Tourist office for further details. http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/fr/agenda.html?m=09&id=843

7 September : Le Brut du Chateau.  Music festival with live bands at the foot of the Chateau in Pujols.  Food and drink available on site. Entrance €5

7 September : Marche Gourmande at Mouliets et Villemartin

7 – 8  September : Fete du Mascaret at St Pardon.  If you haven’t seen it yet, the strange natural phenomenon of a wave making its way steadily up-river is worth a look.  There’s also plenty to see and do along the waterfront.  Visit http://www.mascaret.asso.fr/ for more information.

Sunday 8 September

8 September 13h40, 16h, 19h20 : Jobs is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

8 September : Vide grenier in Capitoulan

8 September 10h30 : Brunch at Chateau de Belcier, les Salles de Castillon.  Like a night market, but in the morning.

8 September : Vide Grenier in Pomerol (perhaps they’ll be getting rid of some dusty old vintages…)

8 septembre : Grand déballage in Pinheuil organisé par le Comité des fêtes.

8 September : Vide grenier and exhibition at Sinte Florencer 33350

 

8 September : Vide grenier at St Pey d'Armens

8 September : Vide Grenier in Frontenac

Coming up…

Gluten Freaks new version (two members are on travel for a year) will be playing at the Exodus Café in Beauronne on September 14.

The venue is a restaurant and Bar. There will be diner for those who want. It is better to reserve before.

Telephone number is 05 53 80 24 54. Sylvain and Sophie are the owners. They speak English.

Have a nice week

Edouard Gootjes

See them in action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7fFZMsn9TA

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A message about delivery and pick-up points from Franklin Farm

Hello All

Tuesday 10 September…

Lamothe Montravel- Helen and David Furniss gites at Keirmasi, Le Matelin 24230 12.15 till 12.45

St.Méard de Gurçon, 24610, outside the church 1.30 till 2.30.

Letting you know I will be in your area  next week.

If you want something specific please let me know before Wednesday 4th September so I can be sure I have it for you.

A reminder of our website with a list of prices is www.franklinfarm.fr

The most effective way of contacting me is by email to the above address or the one quoted on the website franklinzw@aol.com

See you all soon happy rentrée to whom it applies

Helen Franklin

And finally…

Does anyone know a good hairdresser?  I’ve had a few queries about this, so please let me know if you have a good one.