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 May

  •  Saint Jean de Côle - Les Floralies - Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th   This is one of the prettiest villages in our region on any normal day but during this 'féte weekend' the whole village is transformed with an exhibition by artisans and the regions florists.  See here

June

  • Grand-Brassac - Concerts and soirées - From beginning June to End of September - Every Saturday evening at Guinguette de Renamont
  • Bourdeilles - Feu de la Saint-Jean - Monday 23rd  The village celebrates the patron saint & summer solstice with a costumed extravaganza and 'Bal Traditionelle occitan' with music & fireworks.
  • Bordeaux - Fête du Vin & The River Festival - Thursday 26th  to Sunday 29th    A major tourist attraction for wine lovers!  Over 300,000 visitors are expected from all over the world to flock to the quaysides and follow the 2km trail of festivities day and night. Includes free concerts, fireworks and traditional barrel races.  See here & More details to follow in the coming months...

 

July

  • Grand-Brassac - Concerts and soirées - From beginning June to End of September - Every Saturday evening at Guinguette de Renamont
  • Riberac - Live music & bands - Every Tuesday Evening   Free live entertainment whilst dining or just having a drink al-fresco on the streets of Riberac.
  • Riberac - Guided Tours of 'Open Farms' - Every Tuesday & Sunday - See The Tourist Information Centre in Riberac for more details!
  • All France - Bastille Day - Monday 14th   The biggest party in France, a national French holiday to commemorates the 1790 Fête de la Fédération.  Nearly every town and village hosts large firework displays etc.
  • Montagrier - Foire au goût et l'artisanat - Tuesday 15th -
  • Montagrier - en fête - Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th - 
  • Mensignac - La Memoire des Humbles - Friday 18th to Sunday 20th - Open air theatre showcasing many different acts including comediens, music & a French adaption of 'The Full Monty' for the ladies!
  • Saint-Aulaye - Spectacle Son et Lumière - Friday 18th & Friday 25th - more info to follow!
  • Bourdeilles - Marché producteurs de Pays - Every Wednesday Evening from 6pm on the 18th - local producers evening markets with alternating walks with torches and music - possability to dine - reservations - 05 53 03 42 96
  • All The Perigord Region - La Félibrée - Friday 4th to Sunday 6th   Every major town and city in the Perigord region celebrates the 'Langue dOc' (the occitan language and customs of SW France), promoting it's tradional activities and uniqueness.  Each year a different  town is chosen to host the celebration with a procession where a queen is elected and  the streets and houses are decorated and tradional costumes worn by the townsfolk.  You will find most villages are decorated during this time whilst holding their own fêtes.  see here
  • Tocane St Apre - Festival des 'Rencontres Musicales Irlandaises - Monday 20th to Thursday 24th   Irish musical festival that lasts all week. see here
  • Bergerac - Music Festival - Tue 19th July - Tue 23rd Aug - The 20th Bergerac Music Festival with exceptional performances and prestigious venues, makes this one of the most unique festivals in the South West of France. see here!
  • Tocane St Apre - Marché Nocturne - Saturday 26th - Night Market
  • Verteillac - Marché Nocturne - Friday 25th - Night Market
  • Douchapt - Raid Val de Dronne - Sunday 27th  Multisports adventure trail with 2 man teams. 55km track along the Dronne Valley in a competitive but friendly atmosphere!  see here

August

  •  Grand-Brassac - Concerts and soirées - From beginning June to End of September - Every Saturday    evening at Guinguette de Renamont
  •  Brantome - River Jousting - Each Saturday evening 
  • Riberac - Live music & bands - Every Tuesday Evening -  Free live entertainment whilst dining or just having a drink al-fresco on the streets of Riberac
  • Bourdeilles - Marché producteurs de Pays - Every Wednesday Evening from 6pm until the 22nd - local producers evening markets with alternating walks with torches and music - possability to dine - reservations - 05 53 03 42 96
  • Riberac - Guided Tours of 'Open Farms' - Every Tuesday & Sunday - See The Tourist Information Centre in Riberac for more details!
  • Saint-Aulaye - Spectacle Son et Lumière - Friday 8th & Friday 15th - more info to follow!
  • Riberac - Open-Air Cimema - Mid August! See The Tourist Information Centre in Riberac for more details!
  •  Lisle - Féte du la St Roch - Friday 8th to Monday 11th
  • Bergerac - Music Festival - Tue 19th July - Tue 23rd Aug - The 20th Bergerac Music Festival with exceptional performances and prestigious venues, makes this one of the most unique festivals in the South West of France. see here!
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September

    Grand-Brassac - Concerts and soirées - From beginning June to End of September - Every Saturday evening at Guinguette de Renamont
  • Bordeaux - Marathon des Châteaux du Medoc - Saturday 6th    The winner is awarded with their own body weight in claret!  Takes in 59 wineyards.  2000 places reserved for non-French competitors.  See here for more details!
  • Angoulême - Circuit des Ramparts - 3rd weekend in September   Every year Angoulême plays host to this very special motoring event.  The streets in the medieval town are closed to normal traffic and echo to the sound of historic racing cars. see here

 October

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November


Also, throughout the summer months you will find many open-air 'Brocantes' (antiques fairs) and 'VideGreniers' (car boot sales) around the Dordogne region - see here for dates and venues.!  Great for picking up a genuine French antique or bargain!

 

 

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