Week 4 2016

Hello!

 

Do you know about the Cite du Vin in Bordeaux?  Nor did I until one of the newsletter followers sent me these great photos.   Thank you very much LM.

This amazing modern building is being built not far from the new bridge and beside the submarine docks (did you know there were submarine docks?)

 

‘This unique cultural centre will be a voyage around the world, throughout the ages, across the countless cultures and civilisations of wine’. Go and find out more on the website here It should be opening at the beginning of June.

Meanwhile, in the present, there is a veritable VO film fest at the Grandecran in Libourne.

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

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 4 2016

Monday 18 January

Tuesday 19 January

Wednesday 20 January

20 January 16h15 : Back Home is showing in VO (English and French) at the Grandecran in Libourne

The fractious family of a father and his two sons confront their different feelings and memories of their deceased wife and mother, a famed war photographer. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Ruby Jerins and Amy Ryan

20 January 21h45 : Life is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

A photographer for Life Magazine is assigned to shoot pictures of James Dean. Starring Robert Patterson, Dane DeHaan and Peter Lucas

Thursday 21 January         

21 January 13h45 : The Irrational Man is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

A tormented philosophy professor finds a will to live when he commits an existential act. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey

21 January 16h15 : Joy is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

Joy is the story of the title character, who rose to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper

21 January 19h25 : Danish girl is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

A fictitious love story loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda's marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili's groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander and Amber Heard

21 January 19h30 : Back Home is showing in VO (English and French) at the Grandecran in Libourne

21 January 20h30 : The Hateful Eight is showing inn VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

In the dead of a Wyoming winter, a bounty hunter and his prisoner find shelter in a cabin currently inhabited by a collection of nefarious characters. Starring Samuel L Jackson, Kurt Russel and Jennifer Jason

 

Friday 22 January

22 January 16h15 : Life is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

22 January 19h : An evening of music and soup at the Centre Cultural in Castillon.  Jacques   All welcome €5

Chambon on music and soups made by the members of L’amicale Laique.

22 January 21h45 : Joy is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

22 January 13h45 : The Irrational Man is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Saturday 23 January

 

23 January : Truffles for Sale in St Emilion at the Salle de Logis de Malet.

23 January 21h45 : Back Home is showing in VO (English and French) at the Grandecran in Libourne

Sunday 24 January

24 January : Weekly flea market at Rauzan

24 January : Brocante and Flea market at Caddillac.

24 January : Winter bric a brac at La Sauve

24 January 13h50 : Life is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

 

24 December 15: An Orchestra and Choir perform at the Salle Poyvalente in Pellegrue.  The Ecole

de Music and Danse from Pays Foyen invite you to join them.

24 January 16h15 : The Irrational Man is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

24 January 20h30: Danish girl is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

24 January 20h30 : Joy is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

Coming up…

25 January 15h : Danish girl is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

25 January 15h : Back Home is showing in VO (English and French) at the Grandecran in Libourne

25 January 17h : The Hateful Eight is showing inn VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

25 January 20h30 : Life is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

26 January 20h30 : The Irrational Man is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

26 January 17h45 : Life is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

And finally…

There it was… gone.  The end of Christmas cake until next time.

Week 3 2016

Hello!

You know we have had a lot of rain when the rowing club pontoon in Castillon is higher than the quayside!

Outside the Rowing Club in Castillon.

As we watch the water rising from our house, I don’t think the river has been this high for this long since 2009.

Keep dry and keep warm, and if you haven’t seen the Star Wars film yet, it’s out everywhere in VO this week.

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

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 3 2016

Monday 11 January

Tuesday 12 January

12 January 20h45 : Macbeth is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande.

Wednesday 13 January

13 January 18h15 : Star Wars :The Force Awakens is showing in VO at La Breche Cinema in Ste Foy Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a ragtag group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance. Starring Han Solo, Like Skywalker, Princess Leia etc…

Thursday 14 January

14 January 20h : The Hateful Eight is showing inn VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

In the dead of a Wyoming winter, a bounty hunter and his prisoner find shelter in a cabin currently inhabited by a collection of nefarious characters. Starring Samuel L Jackson, Kurt Russel and Jennifer Jason

14 January 21h15 : Star Wars :The Force Awakens is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Friday 15 January

15 January 16h20 : Star Wars :The Force Awakens is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

15 January 19h30 : Chateau de Chainchon is hosting an event including a show, an exhibition and wine tasting .  Reservations and Information 06 87 51 62 93

Saturday 16 January

Sunday 17 January

17 January : Weekly Brocante in Rauzan

17 January 18h15 : Star Wars :The Force Awakens is showing in VO at La Breche Cinema in Ste Foy

17 January 20h30 : The Hateful Eight is showing inn VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

17 January 20h30 : Star Wars :The Force Awakens is showing in VO at Cinema Eden in Monsegur

Coming up…

18 January17h45 : Star Wars :The Force Awakens is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

18 January 20h : The Hateful Eight is showing inn VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

And finally… did you know…?

The Number 47 bus in Bordeaux is the little bus that takes the route following the blue line painted on the road in the centre.  There are only 2 official stops – the 2 terminus, Victoire and Quinconces.  Anywhere along the blue line you can stick out your hand and stop the bus and get on, or off. 

The route takes you through the back street of the old town, your very own tour, all for the price of one tramway/bus ticket. The bus runs from 9h to 19h45 and a bus comes along every 12 – 15 minutes.  No buses on Sunday though, except the first Sunday of the month (car-free Sunday)

To find out more, click here

Week 2 2016

Hello!

Wishing you a very Happy and Healthy 2016.  Thank you to my fabulously talented friend CC who made the beautiful patchwork message.

Much to look forward to this year… we have an extra day in February, the Battle of Castillon returns in the summer and looking out of the window right now, possibly a very wet January.

As always, I welcome any contributions to the Newsletter, don’t hesitate to contact me if you hear of something, or I miss something you’ve sent to me.

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

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 2 2016

Monday 4 January

Tuesday 5 January

5 January 15h, 17h45 & 20h30 : The Lobster is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into beasts and sent off into The Woods. Starring Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz and Olivia Coleman.

Wednesday 6 January

6 January 20h45 : Suffragette is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande.

The foot soldiers of the early feminist movement, women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal State.  Starring Carey Mulligan, Anne-Marie Duff and Helena Bonham Carter.

Thursday 7 January

Friday 8 January

 

Saturday 9 January

Sunday 10 January

10 January : Weekly flea market brocante at Rauzan.

10 January : Vide Grenier and Flea market at Cadillac

10 January : Brocante de la Gare at Langon

10 January 11h: Creche Vivante at Saint Ferme

10 January 18h15 : Macbeth is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande.

Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself. Starring Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard and Jack Madigan

Coming up…

11 January 17h45 : Star Wars :The Force Awakens is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a ragtag group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance. Starring Han Solo, Like Skywalker, Princess Leia etc…

11 January 20h45 : Suffragette is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande.

12 January 20h45 : Macbeth is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande.

And finally…

Wednesday 6 January is the last day of the Christmas season and traditionally the day Christmas decorations get taken down and packed away for next year.  The 12^th night is the day that the 3 wise men arrived in Bethlehem, taking gifts to the baby Jesus.

The French celebrate this day with a special cake called the ‘Galette des Rois’ (the King’s cake).   

This frangipane filled cake is served up according to tradition on 6^th January.  A lucky charm – known as a fève (originally a bean, but now more often a little porcelain figure) is baked into the cake.  As story goes, the cake is divided into enough slices as people present, and one extra, for the first poor person that passes by.  The youngest person in the group decides who has which slice, and the person who finds the fève is crowned king or queen for the day.  When you buy a Galette des Rois it usually comes complete with a paper crown.

So if you were wondering what to eat with your afternoon cup of tea, on 6^th January, it has to be a Galette des Rois!  Bon appétit!

Week 52 2015

Hello!

With one of the warmest and longest summers and now, one of the mildest winters, 2015 draws to a close.

Many thanks to everyone who continues to contribute and follow the newsletter.  I love receiving your feedback and discovering the many things there are to do in the region.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and hope all your dreams and wishes come true for a healthy and happy 2016.

See you in the New Year!

Best wishes,

Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr


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Week 51 2015

Hello!

The Christmas market in Bordeaux is in full swing.  Find it on the Allees de Tourny in the centre of Bordeaux.  If you want more information look here.

Whatever you do in the run up to Christmas in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a great time.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 51 2015

 

Monday 14 December

Tuesday 15 December

Wednesday 16 December

16 – 24 December : Christmas Market in Bergerac, Place Cayla, Place de la Myrpe at Maison des Syndicates.

Thursday 17 December

17 December 18h : Wine on Tour.  The Comptior de St Genes hosts an evening of Wine, Tapas and Music from Mc Leafar.

Friday 18 December

18 December : Concert at Chateau Pitray.

18 December 21h : Concert at the church in Saint Surplice de Falyrans

18 – 20 December : Marche de Noel at Blasimon

18 – 28 December : Christmas Market in Ste Foy around the Mairie

Saturday 19 December

19 – 20 December : Week-end Gourmand at Planete Bordeaux.  Find out more here

19 – 20 December : Marche de Noel in Targon

Sunday 20 December

20 December 10h30 : Parayer and Praise Carol Service in Monteton

20 December : Castelmoron D’Albret is the village des Creches.  Visit the beautiful village and see the creches on display as well as the Christmas market and a church service.

 

20 December : Marche de Noel at Porte Saint Foy at Ponchapt

20 December : Christmas Market in Eymet

Coming up…

And finally…

Here he is… overseeing preparations right here in Castillon.