Dates for the diary March-April 2012

MARCH 2012

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Wed 21st March is Curry night at Le Pub Gambetta
in Eymet, 18:30Chicken and vegetable curry served with rice, bhaji,
naan bread and chutney for 8,50 euros Eat in or take away.
Sat 24th March
Carte blanche to Eric Séva Le OFF Hall de la salle des
fêtes at Eymet, saxophonist, Eric Séva at 7.30 pm at the Salle des
fêtes hall in Eymet. Price €12.Further information http://www.maquizart.com/

Sat 31st MarchBOSS: Band of Sexy Swingers concert
Salle des fêtes hall in EymetThe greatests soul names, funk
bands and hits of rythm'n'blues will be performed by the Flower of Bordeaux's
artists: William Catwright (singing), Roger Biwandu (drums), Lionel
Fortin(fingerboards), Marc Vullo (bass), Christophe Maroye (guitar), Thomas
Lachaize (saxophone). Price €12, €5/child, Family pass €24., 8.30 pm.
APRIL 2012
Sun 1st April Vide grenier & sale of children's clothing
Pardaillan
Sat 7th April Robin Notte Quartet Le OFF Hall de la salle des
fêtes at Eymet, 7.30 pm at the Salle des fêtes hall in Eymet. Price
€12.Further information http://www.maquizart.com/

Sat 7th & Sun 8th
April Book Fair
Monteton

Mon 9th April Vide grenier St Sernin de
Duras

Thur 12th April La Soupe aux Livres Pub Gambetta in
Eymet. From 7:30 pm, the actress Claude Fosse
will read extracts of readings. 8:00 pm: soup and dessert. 9:00 pm: repeat of
the readings. €10.
Sun 15th
April Vide grenier
Bergerac

Sun 15th April Flower market and Vide grenier Duras

Sat 21st April Grande Brocante
Monpazier

Sun 22nd April Rando en fête Departure at 9.00am in front of the Tourist Office of Eymet.
Free and open for everyone. Futher information 05.53.23.74.95

Sun 29th April Vide grenier
Soumensac

Photos of a snowy Eymet....

I thought that I would share some photos of a very snowy Eymet with you. The village looks so pretty covered in snow......

It is as if time has stood still, the village resembles the old post cards of over 100 years ago...

Love the light, everything seems almost pure, the colours pop out at you....

This is one of my favourite shots, it is the garden of a local chateau situated in the heart of the village...

It is for sale and I think that it would would make a fabulous hotel/spa.....

This is the bridge which leads from the Chateau (situated on the left of thisphoto) into the village....the river is currently frozen with most of the ducks and swans taking refuge under the bridge as this is the only part of the river that is not frozen solid!

Looking across the river to the backside of the church....

A very snowy and peaceful village square.....

Entrance to the old chateau where events take place in the summer.....

Exterior of the old chateau..........looking rather solid.


And last but by no means least, a photo of the exterior of Maison No. 20 with lots of lovely pure snow in front of the house....

Amicalement from a very cold and still snowy Eymet, Leeann x

We even have a baby bed...

Should you need one, when you come to stay at Maison No. 20, we have a bed for baby along with high chair, baby bath  and potty.

In both apartments you will find beds suitable for older children.

Note if you require additional items, we can source these but 24 hours notice is required.

Why visit the Dordogne?

Here is a link to a video showing many of the villages that you can visit during your stay at Maison No. 20.....click here to view.

A tres bientot, Leeann

French Public Holidays 2012

French Public Holidays 2012

New Year's Day (Jour de l'An)Sunday 1 Janaury
Easter Sunday (Pâques)Monday 9 April
May Day (Fête du Travail)Tuesday 1 May
Victory in Europe Day (Fête de la Victoire)Tuesday 8 May
AscensionThursday 17 May
Pentecost (Lundi de Pentecôte)Monday 28 May
Bastille Day (Fête nationale)Saturday 14 July
Assumption (l'Assomption)Wednesday 15 August
All Saints' Day (Toussaint)Thursday 1 November
Armistice Day (Jour de l'Armistice de 1918)Sunday 11 November
Christmas Day (Jour de Noël)Tuesday 25 December

Christmas Markets 2011

Christmas Markets 2011

19 November

Monteton

20 November

Pomerol

25 November – 30 December

Bordeaux
26 November

Chateauu de Vigiers,

Petit Nivelle,

St Avit de Soulege
Dordogne Ladies Club at Salle de l'Orangerie, Bergerac

27 November

Saint Andre et Appelles

St Magne de Castillon

3 December

Chateau de Sanse, Saint Radegonde

Saint Emilion

4 December

Eynesse

Saint Emilion
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

10-11 December

Pineuil

Saint Antoine de Breuil

Libourne (Croix Rouge)

Creon
Saussignac

17 December

Porte-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt

Cadillac

18 December

Eymet

Bergerac airport closure Jan - March 2012 - Flight Alternative

AIRLINE CityJet has been quick to offer travellers flights to the Dordogne region after the announcement of the closure of Bergerac Airport for three months.

CityJet are to offer two flights a week, operating Friday and Sunday, between Brive Airport - Vallée de la Dordogne and London City Airport starting on January 6 until March 23, 2012.

The news comes after Bergerac Airport announced all flights will be stopped between January 9 and March 23, 2012 as work is undertaken on the runway.

CityJet are also offering a number of flights over the Christmas period.
Flight times:London City Airport to Brive AirportFriday: 11:45 - 14:20Sunday: 16:55 - 19:30
Brive Airport to London City AirportFriday: 15:00 - 15:35Sunday: 20:00 - 20:35