Events 2010

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2010 - Dates for the Diary





April



Fri 2nd April Good Friday

Sat 3rd April, Agricultural show, Castillonnes

Sun 11th April Brocante, Castillonnes

Sat 17th April Vide greniers et marché aux fleurs Duras

Sat 24th and Sunday 25th April Patine Workshop





May



Sat 1st May FOIRE A LA BROCANTE, Villeréal
Sun 2nd May Vide greniers, Lougratte

Sun 9th May Vide greniers, Agnac

Sun 16th May Vide greniers, Miramont-de-Guyenne

Sun 16th May Vide greniers, Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

Sun 16th May Vide greniers, Bergerac

Sun 16th May Flowers and Art Festival, Gabriel Forestier park, Eymet



21st -24th May Sainte Estelle Festival, Castillonnes



Sun 23rd May Vide Grenier, Eymet

Sun 30th May Randonnée en Fête, Eymet


June


Sun 13th June, Dance Gala
Organized by Mrs Hibert Dance school.
Modern - Jazz - Classic. €10 per adult, €5 per child.
Salle des Fêtes of Eymet, 5pm.

Sunday, 20th Jun Country and Mills Heritage day

Fri 25th June ACFAA concert
Requiem - Faure choir, organ and harp Te Deum. Charpentier choir, organ and trumpet. Collect in aid of the church.Church of Eymet, 8.30pm.

Sunm 27th June Dimanche Ap'Art
Organized by Lineaments association, in Sadillac.
5.30pm: TAPAS aperitif. exhibition and introduction to collage with Gwenaëlle and Clown show with "Vertige" company. 7.30pm: concert with "AQUI L'TOUR" winner.

Night Markets
Every tuesday from june 29th till September 7th
More than 60 professional stalls.Food available on site
Starts 7pm, Place de la Bastide.
Tuesdays exept the 14 July.


July


Sun 4th July Ecocivic day
Throughout the day, in Bretou.

Wednesday, July 14th Bastille day
Fishing competition. Meal and dance in the evening. Fireworks at 11pm.Bretou, throughout the day.

Sun 18th July 18th Vide Grenier, Eymet
Gabriel Forestier park, throughout the day.

Sun 18th July Country producers market
Chateau grounds, Eymet

Thur 21st July Visit by torchlight
Night round with torches - Learn all about the Bastide with a musical accompaniement - Discovery walk free - Torch: 2€ - departure from the Tourist office at 9:30pm.

Fri 23rd July Night hiking
Organized by Les Randonneurs Eymétois.

Sat 31st July Bodega
Organized by ASE Rugby.



August


Sun 15th August Oyster and white wine festival
Place de la Bastide. Throughout the day, to eat on site or take away with dancing in the evening.

Foire à Tout
Organized by Les Amis d'Eymet association.
Bretou, throughout the day.


Fri 20th Aug Night hiking
Organized by Les Randonneur Eymétois.

the most romantic word in the world....

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LONDON (Reuters Life!) - "Amour", the French word for love, has been voted the most romantic word in the world in a pre-Valentine's Day survey of language experts.
It narrowly beat "amore", the Italian word for love, although Italian was named the world's most romantic language.

Italian words also dominated the top places in the list of most romantic words

"Belissima", which is both Italian and Spanish for "very beautiful", was voted the third most romantic word, while "tesoro", which is both Italian and Spanish for "treasure" (as in "Mi tesoro"/"My treasure") came fourth.

The survey was conducted by London-based Today Translations which polled over 320 of its linguists.

After Italian, they found the second-most romantic language was French, which was way ahead of Spanish and English in joint third place.

In the same poll, the firm asked its linguists to pick the least romantic-sounding way to say, "I love you" in any language.

The winner was Japan's "watakushi-wa anata-wo ai shimasu", ahead of the Welsh "rydw i'n dy garu di" and "qaparha", which, the firm noted, is Klingon, as spoken in the Star Trek universe.

(London newsroom: stephen.addison.reuters.com@reuters.net)

Chocolate making workhop - Feb 11, 2010

Note the Fabulously French Workshops are commencing later in the year but thought that you may like to know about this workshop that is being being by "Art's Cool". The same people that provided the fabulous wreath making classes that I attended last December.

Details are as follows:

Chocolate Truffle Making Workshop
Thursday 11th February 10am 12.30 pm or 2pm – 4.30pm
St Colomb de Lauzun 47410

This indulgent workshop begins with the history of chocolate and its' introduction into the modern world, and after a brief insight into the different kinds of chocolate and it’s many uses, you will examine how to work with and store chocolate with a demonstration of chocolate tempering and working.

Putting theory into practice, you will hand craft your own selection of a dozen truffles presented in beautiful boxes decorated by you. These delicious, unique and personalised tokens will make perfect gifts just in time for Valentine’s Day, or will sit quite happily on your coffee table!
Swiss trained chef Gordon Robertson who’s Michelin star experiences vary, from running Fauchon in Paris and Hong Kong, C&G in Lebanon to being Head Chef at London’s Royal Albert Hall and who’s clientele include the Royal Family, Politicians, and stars of stage, film, pop and sport will be helping you, hands-on, in your truffle master class!

A fun, informative and sociable experience is guaranteed.

Why not treat your loved one to this special Valentines Chocolate truffle Workshop as a gift, we can send the recipient an elegant gift voucher.

Tickets are 25 Euros per person, including chocolate of course, tea/coffee and all materials.

Numbers are limited so please book soon on 0553947813 or email summerthursdays@sfr.fr

Summer in SW France

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What a lovely surprise to wakeup to! These beautiful photos were in my inbox and were sent to me by a guest that stayed with us at Maison de Poitiers last year.

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Merci beaucoup Wai-Lin, I adore them as they have brightened up what is going to be another very cold day in SW France.

A bientot,

Leeann

J oY e U x N o ë l

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We wish you a very happy Christmas and may all your dreams come true in 2010.

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Nous vous souhaitons un joyeux Noël et nous espérons que tous vos rêves se réalisent en 2010.

Leeann & Trent

Christmas/New Year 2009

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We have been getting a few inquiries re eating out on Christmas and New Years Eve.

The Chateau in Eymet will be lit up by lasers for New Year's Eve and the council will be offering an aperitif to all reviellers.

La tour des vents in nearby Monbazillac have fabulous menus for both days, please visit their website for further details.

La cour d'eymet, the fabulous restaurant literally a minutes walk from Maison No. 20 will be open on both days but have yet to provide us with menu details.

Les pieds sur terre, the new and very chic restaurant situated on the Boulevard National will be open new years eve, menu details are as follows:

New Year's Eve Menu 45 euros per head

A selection of canapes

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Jerusalem artichoke veloute with truffle oil croutons

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Foie gras terrine with accompaniments

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Crayfish tail cocktail with toasts and Marie Rose sauce

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Fillet of beef "Wellington" winter vegetables, port gravy

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Pan-fried tuna steak, cauliflower puree, winter greens, monbazillac wine and saffron sauce

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Plate of assorted cheese

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Plate of home-made mini desserts

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Coffee

Also a reminder re the Marche de Noel which will be taking place on Sunday throughout the day on the village square. Pere Nooel will be available for photos, should you require one.

Nous vous souhaitons de très joyeuses fêtes

Leeann & Trent

Mulled wine

At this time of the year I adore the smell of Christmas.....the tree, scent of Christmas candles, freshly baked gingerbread biscuits and my favourite smell, mulled wine.

I thought that I would share our secret recipe with you.

Ingredients
1.1 litres/2 pints red wine
3 cinnamon sticks
6 star anise
6 cloves
3 oranges, sliced
3 lemons, sliced
150g/5oz brown sugar (you can use honey instead if you prefer)

Method
1. Bring all of the ingredients to a simmer in a saucepan, then continue to simmer gently for 6-8 minutes, without boiling.
2. To serve, pour the mulled wine into six heatproof glasses.

Santé

Leeann & Trent