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 31 2023

 Hello!

Have you  seen the Battle of Castillon yet?  It still has 3 weekends to run.

Before the show, there's the Village d'Eleanor to visit, with mini shows and demonstrations, food stands, market stalls, wine tasting and medieval activities. 

Take a trip up to Belves de Castillon (almost the exact spot of the battle) and take in the amazing evening's entertainment.

Whatever you do this week in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a great time, the sun will be back next week, meanwhile, our gardens thrive!

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

 

Week 31

 

3 August

4 August

5 August

 

6 August

Coming up...

 

And finally...

Opening the kiln is always a nervous moment. Even more so when it's full of vases from the summer workshops.  So far, so good, but we still have the glazing to do.

If you would like to make a vase decorated with flower and leaf prints, drop me a message - 06 30 89 85 36.  There's still availability in August.