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.

More events October - December 2009

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Italian Dinner - Saturday, October 10th
Dancing dinner animated by Americo and organised bythe twinning commitee "Tours e Castelli". Tariff: 20€. Reservation before October, 5th. Information: Maïté Gemme, 05.53.23.88.45

Grape harvest hiking - Sunday, October 11th
Grape harvest hiking in St Julien d'Eymet.
Departure at 4pm from St Julien market. 2 hours walk followed by a visit of the chai and tasting in the Clos le Joncal.
Dinner in the salle des fêtes of St Julien, 11€.Information: Tourist Office, 05.53.23.74.95

Choral "Chantemonde" - Sunday, October 18th
The Choral "Chantemonde" of Villamblard will suggest a musical discovery evening from 4pm.
1st part: Homage to Joseph Haydn for the bicentenary of his death
2nd part: "World songs" program in original languages
Tariffs: 7€(before the concert) in the Tourist Office (05.53.23.74.95) and the Library (0553.22.55.48), 10€ on the site, free for less than 15.
Further information: 06.43.10.63.52

Concert of Caroline Jomphe - Wednesday, November 25th
Salle des fêtes d'Eymet. Concert of the singer Quebecoise Caroline Jomphe. as part of a cultural exchanges of our committee Eymet / north-Hatley.

"De Bric et de Broc" - Saturday, December 5th
The Ademir association and the Municipal commission will suggest "de Bric et de Broc", sale in aid of Téléthon.
You can help bringing varied objects (knick-knacks, books, dishes, toys, plants...)
Salle des Marguerites: on Tuesdays from 2pm to 4pm.
Salle du château d'Eymet: on Thursdays from 9am to 11:30am and from 5pm to 6:30pm.

Christmas market - Sunday, December 20th
All the day, Place de la Bastide.Informations : 05.53.23.74.95.

October 2009 Events

Photo: Kees Terberg

Autumn is my favourite time of the year in SW France as the colours remind me of the fall in the US. It is an important time of the year as the grape harvest takes place this month and is a fabulous sight to behold.

There are many events taking place to commemorate the harvest and another favourite event is the pumpkin festival in Issigeac at the end of the month.

Some events taking place in October 2009:

Fri 2nd Oct Fête des Vendanges Sigoules

Sat 10th Oct Festival Grain d’Automne : Musique du Monde Cunèges, à l’église, à 20h30

Sun 11th Oct Semi-Marathon de Cyrano -Bergerac USB Athlétisme

Sun 11th Oct Morning Prayer Monteton 1030

Mon 12th Oct Vide Grenier Monempron Libos

Fri 23rd Oct Fête de la Bière avec l’orchestre Bavarois Bergerac
Le Music Hall à 20h30
Réservations : 05 53 22 58 11 ou 05 53 73 95 38 ou 06 08 49 60 47

Sun 25th Oct Foire aux Potirons Issigeac
Expo-vente de cucurbitacées, concours du plus gros potiron et des plus belles créations, ventes de soupe et de millas. Organisée par le Comice Agricole : 05.53.58.09.92

Sat 31st Oct Soirée spéciale Music Hall Cabaret
le "Music Hall" de Bergerac
Revue à grand spectacle "Cosmopolitan Company" et soirée dansante.
Dîner spectacle 49 euros.
Cocktail spectacle 20 euros.
Réservations : 05 53 22 58 11 ou 05 53 73 95 38 ou 06 08 49 60 47