Dordogne What's On Guide
AngloINFO Dordogne's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout the region, with events, music, sport and more… Tell the Dordogne, Gironde & Lot-et-Garonne about YOUR event! the Dordogne, Gironde & Lot-et-Garonne What's On: today 24 Bergerac: What's On Art & Exhibitions Elé-Métamorphose From: Friday 1 January 2010 To: Wednesday 31 March 2010 Exhibition by artist Eléonore Cerf in the Hall at Rocksane. Entry is free. For more information: 05 53 63 03 70. Mai des Arts Painting Competition From: Tuesday 19 January 2010 To: Saturday 20 March 2010 A free painting competition open to all amateur artists. The theme of the competition is 'le corps, des corps...et moi'. For more information telephone: 05 53 74 66 62 or e-mail: culture@mairie-bergerac.fr Académie Pictura Exhibition From: Friday 15 January 2010 To: Saturday 13 February 2010 Exhibition of the works of students from Académie Pictura at Galerie des Beaux Arts, rue St Louis. For more information: 05 53 23 48 16. Film My Beautiful Seances Film Festival Every Tue From: Tuesday 12 January 2010 To: Friday 18 June 2010 Festival of British films showing once a month at the Grand Ecran on Tuesdays at 19:15. Films are in English (VO) and include Dangerous Liason, My Beautiful Laundrette and Red Road. See the website for full programme details. Theatre & Shows Showstoppers Theater Group of London From: Friday 1 January 2010 To: Sunday 1 August 2010 Singers, dancers, stage hands, costumiers, pianists and front of house people are urgently required for the next summer in the Bergerac area. They also have a junior stage school that teaches singing, theater craft, stage production among others. For more information, contact David Younge: 05 45 25 35 51 or youngerbydesign@surf3.net. 24 Fougueyrolles: What's On Art & Exhibitions Adam Cope Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri From: Thursday 7 January 2010 To: Wednesday 31 March 2010 Exhibition by painter Adam Cope at Château Masburel. The exhibition can be seen Monday to Friday from 09:00-18:00. For more information: 05 53 24 77 73. 24 Issigeac: What's On Art & Exhibitions Karim De Broucker and Emilie Mazeau-Langlais From: Tuesday 9 February 2010 To: Sunday 28 February 2010 Exhibition of photographs by Karim De Broucker and furnishings in cardboard by Emilie Mazeau-Langlais. At the Salles du Caveau in Château des Evêques. For more information: 05 53 58 79 62. 24 Le Coux et Bigaroque: What's On Dancing: Latin & Salsa Flamenco lesson Every Tue From: Monday 5 October 2009 To: Wednesday 30 June 2010 Flamenco and Sevillanas classes directed by Sophie from Association La Mouchette, who speaks English. For kids from 6 years old at 17:15. For more information contact Sophie: 06 27 40 60 41. Flamenco lesson Every Tue From: Monday 5 October 2009 To: Wednesday 30 June 2010 Flamenco and Sevillanas classes directed by Sophie from Association La Mouchette, who speaks English. For kids from 9 years old at 18:15. For more information contact Sophie: 06 27 40 60 41. 24 Lisle: What's On Walks & Visits Randonnées Pédestres Every Tue From: Tuesday 7 March 2006 To: Tuesday 2 March 2010 Walking excursion every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month departing from the Place des Banquettes at 14:00. For more information: 05 53 90 76 64. 24 Montagrier: What's On Art & Exhibitions Amanda Rackowe Painting Exhibition From: Wednesday 27 January 2010 To: Thursday 25 March 2010 Exhibition by Amanda Rackowe at the auberge Aux Delices de La Treille. For more information: 05 45 78 84 49. 24 Prigonrieux: What's On Art & Exhibitions Photographic Exhibition From: Friday 15 January 2010 To: Saturday 13 February 2010 Exhibition of works by photographer Gilles Martin, in particular the 'bardenas reales' in the Navarre desert. At the Médiathèque. For more information: 05 53 61 55 43. 24 Riberac: What's On Art & Exhibitions Orientalisme en Riberacois Every day Permanent painting exhibition at the City Hall and at the new Church. For more information: 05 53 90 03 10. Galerie Le 5 Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Permanent painting exhibition at place de Gaulle. Free entrance. For more information: 05 53 90 93 38. Exhibition Travaux de l'E.N.S.A.P. de Bordeaux From: Friday 5 February 2010 To: Saturday 6 March 2010 An exhibition of works by students from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture et de Paysage, at the Centre Culturel. For more information: 05 53 90 03 10. Dance & Ballet Performance Oriental Dance Every Tue, Thu Oriental dance with Myriam at Bourg de Faye, opposite the Church from 20:00 to 22:00. For more information: 06 17 76 71 84. Social & Community Events Bridge@Riberac Every Mon, Tue, Thu The Bridge Club meets on Monday at 19:30 and Tuesday & Thursday at 14:30, at the Maison du Temps Libre in the Mairie garden next to the cinema. Beginners are welcome. For more information contact: Julie Lees 05 53 90 19 08 or J-P Betoin 05 53 90 56 60.. 24 Sarlat: What's On Art & Exhibitions Gorodka-Galeries Za Every day An opportunity to discover a 2 hectare exhibition site exhibiting contemporary pieces of sculpture by artist Pierre Shasmoukine. There is also four individual art galleries exposing works from a variety of artists. Open all year. For more information: 05 53 31 02 00. Exposition Atelier d'art Véronique Guinard Every day Exhibition of an artist’s works who is renowned for her talent in watercolor painting and bronze sculpture at Cour Renaissance, 3 Rue Montaigneat. For more information: 05 53 29 17 77. Galerie d'Art - C. Decressac Every Mon, Tue Exhibition of paintings and sculptures at the Ateliers - Galerie d'Art from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00 on Mondays and from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 20:30 on Tuesdays. For more information: 05 53 59 47 90. Maison des Contes du Périgord Every day Permanent exhibition on the tales, myths and legends of Périgord at 5 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau. 17:00-01:00. For more information: 05 53 29 40 31. 24 St Amand de Coly: What's On Art & Exhibitions Works in Beeswax by Guillaume Deroeux Every day Exhibition of works in beeswax by Guillaume Deroeux at the Maison du Patrimoine from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 15:30 to 19:00. For more information: 05 53 51 04 56. Walks & Visits Visit the Abbaye From: Tuesday 1 September 2009 To: Wednesday 30 June 2010 Guided visits to the Abbaye can be made by reservation, rendez-vous at the Maison du Patrimoine. For more information: 05 53 51 67 83 or 05 53 51 60 49. 24 St Aulaye: What's On Art & Exhibitions Painting Exhibition Every day Paintings by Emile Mangiapan and Maryse Belarbre, taking music as a theme. For more information: 05 53 90 81 33. Collective Exhibition Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday 1 February 2010 To: Sunday 28 February 2010 An ongoing collective exhibition at Galerie 4 Saisons. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00-12:30 and 14:30-18:00. For more information telephone Suzie Blackman: 05 53 90 54 60. 24 St Jean de Cole: What's On Walks & Visits Guided tour of St Jean de Côle Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Guided tour of the village organized by the Tourist office at 11:00. For more information: 05 53 62 14 15. 24 St Mayme de Pereyrol: What's On Social & Community Events St Mayme Artists Circle at La Truffe d'Or Every Tue An informal drop-in meeting for budding artists where you can paint and sketch whilst meeting new like-minded folk. 11:30-15:00. For more information, contact Simon Clayton or Jonathan Hargreaves: 05 53 54 29 85 or simon.clayton@orange.fr . 24 St Pierre d'Eyraud: What's On Art & Exhibitions Fragments et Patines Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri From: Monday 8 February 2010 To: Friday 12 March 2010 Exhibition by Prigonrieux artist Cécile Caminade at the Bibliothèque. Open Monday from 15:00-17:00, Tuesday 16:00-18:30 and Thursady & Friday from 15:00-18:00. For more information: 05 53 22 56 19. 24 Thiviers: What's On Social & Community Events Monthly Coffee Mornings Every Tue Make friends and swap books, videos and dvd's at the monthly coffee morning (first Tuesday of each month). For more information contact Jill: 05 53 55 18 46. 24 Vendoire: What's On Social & Community Events Craft Get Togethers Every Tue Craft club held every Tuesday from 14:00-16:30. Bring your own knitting, sewing, beading, dressmaking, quilting, patchwork, embroidery or tapestry or come along and see if there is a new craft you wish to learn. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Stephanie: 05 53 91 00 74. 24 Villefranche du Perigord: What's On Art & Exhibitions Galerie d'Art Lithos Every day Exhibition of art works made from stones, crystals and fossils at the Galerie 'Art Lithos, Rue Notre Dame. Entry free. For more information: 05 53 30 44 21. Galerie Saint Clar Every day Exhibition of paintings, glassworks and sculptures by artists internationally renown at the Galerie Saint Clar, 9 Rue de la Boëtie. For more information: 05 53 29 36 58. 33 Beychac et Caillau: What's On Food & Drink Events Planete Bordeaux Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri From: Thursday 1 October 2009 To: Friday 30 April 2010 An interactive journey to know about the terroirs and the wine-making. Wine bar. Wine shop. Kids area. On the RN 89, Exit n°5. Open 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:30. 33 Bordeaux: What's On Antiques & Vide Greniers Antique Market Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Antiques market at Saint-Michel, Place Meynard starting in the morning. Children's Events Science Workshops Every day Science workshops with a different theme each week at Cap Sciences, Hangar 20, everyday in the holidays & Wednesdays during school-time from 14:00-17:00. For children aged 8-14 years. For more information: 05 56 01 07 07. Food & Drink Events Wine Bar of the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday 1 September 2009 To: Tuesday 31 August 2010 Discovery of a wide range of Bordeaux wines served by glass accompanied by plates of delicacies. At 2 cours du XXX Juillet, open from 11:00 to 22:00. Theatre & Shows Mexicaña On: Tuesday 9 February 2010 A musical depicting the folklore of Mexico told in a colourful mix of dance and music, at the Théâtre Fémina at 15:00 and 20:30. For more information: 05 56 52 45 19. Walks & Visits Botanic Garden Guided Visit Every day A guided visit to the Jardin Botanique de Bordeaux Bastide. Rendez-vous at the entrance at Esplanade Linné at 10:00. Free entry. For more information: 05 56 52 18 77. Port Tour and Cruises From: Tuesday 1 September 2009 To: Wednesday 1 September 2010 Tour of the port, speed boats and cruises along the Gironde estuary. Trip through the Port de la Lune, along the Garonne or Dordogne rivers, or into the Gironde estuary, with its unusual islands. Possible stops at Blaye, Cadillac, and Libourne. Meeting point: Quai des Queyries - ponton Yves Parlier. 33 Merignac: What's On Music: Classical & Opera Werther On: Tuesday 9 February 2010 Massenet's opera Werther is on at Pin Galant at 20:30. For more information: 05 56 97 82 82. Music: Rock, Pop & Country BB Brunes On: Tuesday 9 February 2010 Concert at 21:00 at Krakatoa - Transrock, 3 avenue Victor Hugo. For more information: 05 56 24 34 29 or transrock@krakatoa.org. 33 Ste Foye la Grande: What's On Art & Exhibitions Hungry for Fall at Masburel From: Friday 4 December 2009 To: Wednesday 31 March 2010 The ADAM COPE exhibition will take place from the 4th december to the end of March 2010. Adam COPE is an english artist who settled in Dordogne in 1998. He married a french woman and teaches painting and drawing. Multi-talented, his art takes form in sketches, water-paintings and oil paintings with a special taste for outdoor settings. Inspired by landscapes of Perigord which remind him his childhood holidays spent in Dordogne, he is one of the leading figurative painters of the region. 47 Agen: What's On Art & Exhibitions Reg'arts d'Afrique Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 14 January 2010 To: Saturday 27 February 2010 Exhibition of African paintings and sculpture at the Centre Culturel André Malraux, 6 rue Ledru-Rollin. The exhibition is open Monday to Friday from 09:00-12:00 & 14:00-18:00 and on Saturday from 14:00-18:00. For more information: 05 53 66 54 92. Events & Festivals Fun Fair From: Saturday 6 February 2010 To: Sunday 28 February 2010 The fun fair is on at the Pin. For more information: 05 53 69 47 37. 47 Cuzorn: What's On Art & Exhibitions Terres Atlantiques Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri From: Friday 5 February 2010 To: Wednesday 31 March 2010 Exhibition of black & white panoramic photographs by Bruno Lasnier at the Mairie. Open Monday to Friday from 09:00-12:00 & 14:00-17:00. Entry is free. For more information: 05 53 40 46 76. 47 Marmande: What's On Art & Exhibitions Marmande en Images 1945-2009 From: Monday 2 November 2009 To: Tuesday 31 August 2010 Exhibition of photographs charting the history of the town, taken in reportage style by Guy Lavergne and from an aerial view by Pierre Lavergne. The exhibition can be seen at the Musée Marzelles. Entry is free. For more information: 05 53 64 42 04. 47 Miramont de Guyenne: What's On Food & Drink Events Fish & Chips Every Tue Fish & chips, sausage in batter, hamburgers and duck breast are served from the mobile trailer in the Mutant Store's car park from 19:00-21:00. For more information, contact Michael Flanagan 06 72 63 13 81. Pub & Café Entertainment Quiz Night Every Tue English-French quiz night at the Stadium Café every last Tuesday of the month. For more information: 05 53 20 63 48. 47 St Colomb de Lauzun: What's On Art & Exhibitions Adult Fine Art, Drawing and Painting Classes From: Friday 1 January 2010 To: Friday 31 December 2010 Adult fine art, drawing and painting classes. Artists are currently building their portfolio's with the first students ready to take their AS/A2 Art GCSE Art & Design exams this year. Students enjoy the chance to develop their artistic interest and skills in a wide range of disciplines, in a relaxed informal environment whilst being tutored by local practising artists who encourage and develop the artistic skills of all participants from total beginners to experienced artists. Times are varied throughout the week so please make an inquiry for a time to suit you. For more information: 05 53 94 78 13 or e-mail: summerthursdays@sfr.fr Talks & Workshops Weekly Guitar Lessons From: Friday 1 January 2010 To: Friday 31 December 2010 Weekly guitar lessons for all ages and abilities. Rock, pop, classical, jazz or blues, learn without limitations in a relaxed, fun and inspirational manner. Students are currently working towards a celebration of their musical achievement to be staged in July, date to be confirmed. One to one tuition at home or in the music room. For more information: 05 53 94 78 13 or e-mail: summerthursdays@sfr.fr Head Cases Hat Making From: Friday 1 January 2010 To: Friday 31 December 2010 Learn the lost art of hat making and traditional millinery skills with original wooden blocks and tools. Sessions are held every week, times are varied so please make an inquiry for a time to suit you. For more information: 05 53 94 78 13 or e-mail: summerthursdays@sfr.fr 24 Beaumont du Perigord (website) Morning market Every Tue, Sat General market at place Centrale at Bastide de Beaumont. Fair Every Tue The 2nd Tuesday of each month a fair is organised at Place Centrale. 24 Lanouaille Morning Market Every Tue General maket every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. 24 Le Bugue sur Vezere (website) Morning Market Every Tue, Sat Market selling fresh regional produce. 24 Limeuil Evening Market Every day The Marché nocturne is on in Limeuil. For more information: 05 53 63 38 90. 24 Payzac Morning market Every Tue General market every first and third Tuesday of the month. 24 Perigueux (website) Morning market Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Fresh farm produce markets at Place du Coderc. 24 Port Ste Foy et Ponchapt Market Every Tue Selling local produce, bakery, butchery, charcuterie, fruit, vegetables, cheeses, artisanal products at the town centre. 24 St Cyprien (website) Morning market Every day General market at rue Gambetta (main street). 24 Thenon Market Every Tue Weekly food market from 08:00-12:00. 33 Arcachon (website) Morning Market Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat A large indoor and outdoor market located beside the train station and the tourist office. 33 Ares (website) Morning Market Every Tue General market. 33 Bordeaux (website) Morning Market Every Tue General food produce sold at Capucins, Place des Capucins. And at Saint Victor Dupeux, Place d’Arlac. Also, at Victor Hugo, Place de la Ferme de Richemont. Morning Market Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat General food produce sold at Capucins, Place des Capucins. Also, at Victor Hugo, Place de la Ferme de Richemont. Morning Market Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Local producers sell fruits and vegetables at rue Elie Gintrac. 33 La Teste de Buch (website) Morning market Every day General market. 33 Libourne (website) Morning Market Every Sun, Tue, Fri General market. 33 Montalivet (website) Morning market Every day General market. 33 Pessac (website) Morning Market Every Tue Organic food produce sold at Place Vème République. 33 Podensac Morning Market Every Tue, Fri General market. 33 Prechac Morning Market Every Tue General market every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. 33 Sauveterre (website) Morning market Every Tue General market. 33 Ste Foye la Grande Morning Market Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Local food produce on sale at the market. 47 Agen (website) All day Market Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Fresh farm produce sold at the covered market, Place Jean Baptiste Durand. Open 9:00-12:30 and 16:30-19:30. 47 Aiguillon (website) Morning Market Every Tue, Fri General market. 47 Casteljaloux (website) Morning Market Every Tue General market at place de la République and place Gambetta. Textile Market Every Tue Textile market on Tuesday mornings at Place Gambetta. 47 Castillonnes (website) Morning Market Every Tue General market. 47 Marmande (website) Morning Market Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat General market either in the streets of Marmande or under the Hall. Evening Market Every day Evening market in the town centre. For more information: 05 53 64 44 44. 47 Ste Bazeille Morning Market Every Sun, Tue, Thu General market. 47 Villeneuve sur Lot (website) Morning market Every Tue, Sat General market at place Lafayette. |
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