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PERSONALISED WORKSHOPS French as a Foreign Language Tailor Made Monday mornings in Cahors Classes, Thursday mornings in Figeac Enrol any time Computing Classes Mondays all day & Thursday afternoons in Gourdon Cost depending on your status, please contact us. Information and enrolment : CAHORS : Véronique Cella or Roseline Chabroux GRETA - 273 Avenue Henri Martin Tél: 05 65 35 43 91 46grecah@ac-toulouse.fr
FIGEAC : Monique Beduer Maison de la formation - 6, Ave B Fontanges Tél: 05 65 34 66 43 figeac.app@ac-toulouse.fr GOURDON : Anne Catherine Franke Lycée Mixte - 75 Ave Cavaignac Tél: 05 65 41 29 52 sarapp.gourdon@ac-toulouse.fr
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FRENCH CUISINE
British Food Shop Your local British food shop in the Lot No need to ask family and friends for those special food items you miss in the UK... They are here on your doorstep!
Come browse our shop today. Open seven days a week La Maison Rose, Niaudon, Prayssac. Tel: 05.65.20.08.27 - markandfiona@wanadoo.fr
Le jardin de Cathy Garden centre and nursery Vegetables from former times Boulegan – 46340 Salviac - 05 65 41 18 51
A Bonnet for your Kitchen!
large choice of lighting to compliment your chosen style.
How many hours do you spend in your kitchen each day? As long as in bed each night? So in the same way you would find a good mattress for your health and comfort, you deserve a kitchen that is ergonomically designed for ease of use, for convenience and styled to be aesthetically pleasing, to make your daily routine as comfortable as your night's.
The showroom is 220m² and the kitchens are presented fully fitted to allow you to view all aspects of the quality design and fitting, and to help you imagine the end result in your own home. Whether you're building a new house, have a renovation project or just want to renew or revamp your tired kitchen, Véronique, Jean-Luc and their technical team will be able to find the right solution for you. Remember also that you can benefit from a 5.5% reduction in TVA (VAT) for renovations and renewals!
Arthur Bonnet is a well-known French brand for kitchen styling and installation. Created in 1927, the brand has gained people's trust for its quality and design using French crafted units from Nantes. Did you know that in France only 50 - 55% of houses are equipped with a fully fitted kitchen compared to 70 - 90% in many other European countries? Véronique and Jean-Luc Vanachte, of Arthur Bonnet, Cahors, will help you tailor your dream kitchen to your specific needs. Working within your budget, they will advise on fitments, materials and installation. Whatever your choice of finish, from quartz to granite, glass to stainless steel, wood to slate. They also offer a
Open all Hours “Open all hours”, the popular BBC series staring the late Ronnie Barker and David Jason is how I would describe ourselves. Mind you, it's debatable which one of us is “Granville”! If someone had said a year ago that we would be running an old fashion style British corner shop in Southwest France, I would never have believed them!
La Terrasse Rivière Light meals. Fish & Chips Terrace, garden, play area, plenty of parking, and the best view for miles! Tel : 05 65 53 62 43 Next to the bridge in Puy L'Eveque
We came to France four years ago and found a Quercy farmhouse with land on the outskirts of Prayssac. Today this has become our home and until last year we ran a successful B&B here. The business is good in the summer but non-existent in the winter, so we decided to run a business that would provide income 52 weeks a year! However, since we started last November, it has not been plain sailing. We had a shop in
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As the service offered is tailor-made for you, the team work very closely with all their clients, sharing their know-how, operating sales, installations and after sales from under one roof. Arthur Bonnet – 965 av. Anatole de Monzie – Cahors Tel : 05 65 20 82 30 www.arthur-bonnet.com Open from Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 12.30pm & 2.30pm to 7.30pm Open on Monday 2.30pm to 7pm
Gourdon for three months but due to the credit crunch and unreliable supplier we decided to set up at home using our separate annex as our shop. Our aim is simple: to provide expats with the “goodies” they miss from back in the UK and which are not available in France at reasonable prices. We import a wide range of popular brands found back in the UK: smoked and unsmoked bacon, wet and cured, several varieties of sausages, crumpets, hot crossbuns, sliced bread, varied pies and pasties, vegetarian items, curries, Poppadum, different flour, oxo, and many other items to mention here. We are now supplying bacon and sausage to local hotels. Later this summer, we plan to offer customers cream teas and “tasting sessions" of our stocked bacon, sausage and curries. British Food Shop - Prayssac - Niaudon Tel: 05 65 20 08 97 markandfiona@wanadoo.fr
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Robert Véril Restaurateur hôtelier La Vieille Auberge
Gourmet cuisine, seasonal & local dishes
Visit our website to see our Summer menus “Carte de l'été” www.la-vieille-auberge.com Choose from our extensive list : "Menu La Vieille Auberge", "Menu Tradition", Menu Vegetarian, 2 Light Meal Menus, "Menu Dégustation" (to sample the full range of our cuisine) and not forgetting the Junior Gourmet Menu. Dessert à la carte We offer a great selection of wines from Cahors, Bergerac and further afield !
Tel: +33 (0)5 65 32 79 43 e-mail: r.veril@la-vieille-auberge.com
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Le Port
Souillac
Unique dining terrace on the banks of the Dordogne Excellent food in a superb environment Evenings entertainment including themed evenings, quiz nights & Fish and Chips evenings
1km from SOUILLAC town centre dir. Cahors www.lechapeaumelon.com Tel : 05 65 32 22 11 Join our e-mailing list now ! Mail us at bienvenue@lechapeaumelon.com Page 2
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GOING OUT
sorbets, or cut in half with the seeds removed and the filled with port. Delicious!
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gathe, Gariguette, Clairy, Charlotte, Aromas, Marias des Bois? What are they? They're the choice of French strawberry varieties in the local markets! And along with cherries, apricots and melons in July and August the most delicious fruit season begins now. Get your fresh 5-a-day fruits, vegetables and salads and appreciate the seasonal local produce as the SW French do. There's no “cold chain” so buy daily ! As you know, French markets and even supermarkets are part of the French experience when you're on holiday. This part of the world is famous for duck “dans tous ses états”, but there are other specialities during the summer : Fénelon (the local aperitif), salade Quercynoise – a salad of nuts, goats cheese, duck and gesiers (giblets – served warm) and pine nuts. Rocamadour goats' cheese also known as Cabécou, made even more delicious when served with a drizzle of honey! Then, there's the Quercy melons : serve them plain; or with a walnut oil cream with duck, in
Cahors Blues Festival : 5 Days of Blues
You'll also see in the markets miracles of flaky pastry: I couldn't possibly make one of these, so I buy my Pastis (the Lotois name) or La Tourtière (the Lot-et-Garonne name) a know-how passed down through the ages and typical of the region. Best slightly warm to appreciate all the flavors of apples and Armagnac. There are also the "Marchés Gourmands", usually held from 7pm and well advertised in Le Forty-Six magazine. These take place in villages in the Lot during the season. You turn up and pay for fresh duck and local specialities which are cooked for you there a n d t h e n . Yo u c a n a l s o b u y accompaniments and wine and sit with friends in the open air enjoying your food al fresco. Everything goes well with the local Cahors wine – red or rosé. Finally, enjoying all the markets means an early start – markets start setting up at 5am and they close at noon. Bon appétit ! Gill
FREE SHOWS July 15th: Whether you already know them or not, the Swing Machine Band from Cahors with 17 musicians is well worth a listen, accompanied by the sensual voice of Shanna Waterstown. Followed by the Blues on Tour, a unique ensemble of three musicians who are about to embark on a one-year European tour.
The 28th Cahors Blues Festival will take place from July 14th to 18th in Cahors, Place Bessières (next to Le palais des Sports) with three theme nights and two free nights. This festival is world reknowned by aficionados of Blues. The selection of bands this year will please both the purists and those who come to enjoy the atmosphere and buzz of the festival. An event not to be missed !
July 17th: it will be Tony MacPhee's turn to perform.
July 14th: British Blues night with Son of Dave, the Stumble and Dana Gillespie
Take a stroll through the streets and discover other blues bands in the town.
July 16th: New Orleans night with Jeff Zima, Coco Robicheaux and Walter Wolfman Washington July 18th: Soul and Chicago Blues with James Hunter, Billy Boy Arnold and Billy Branch
Everyday at 5pm, free concerts Information: 06 45 71 75 50 www.cahorsbluesfestival.com
Vintner's Almanac June/July
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he stumpy vines, which f i n a l l y sprouted leaves and little buds this spring, are finally starting to do what we've been waiting for. Over a period of about a week, some time in June, the vines will explode with clusters of tiny white flowers. Admittedly, they're nothing you'd be thrilled to find at the florist, but when their little centers start to swell, you know that grapes are on their way. Given how long we were staring at rows of bare stumps, things now move incredibly fast. The flowers swell into grapes in a matter of weeks. By August, the vines will be covered in clusters of proper grapes – still green, maybe, and still acidic, but well on their way to developing all the sugars they'll need to produce wine. This is a pivotal stage in the whole process, one of the most important and anxious times of year for the winegrower. This year, with all the sun we've had in May, the development of the vines is about 10 days earlier than normal. That seems like a good thing. Much of the work at this time of year involves positioning the shoots so that they continue to grow properly onto the wires that will support the weight of the grapes. As the clusters develop, some will need to be thinned out to keep the yield low and the quality high. And then, there is treating the vines to fight the mildew and other beasties just waiting to turn all the lovely grapes black. But once those flowers pollinate and the grapes start to swell, it's smooth sailing (well, perhaps not quite – check back next issue). Greg
AND THE WINNER IS... Thank you for your participation in the game to win a palm tree with Passedat Nursery in Camy. Issue 27, the question was : How old is Passedat Nursery this year ? a) 30 years-old b) 40 years-old c) 50 years-old. The answer was b) 40 years-old The winner is Jacqueline Rutherford. Bravo !
FAIRS AND MARKETS IN THE LOT MARCHES / MARKETS Morning MONDAY Assier (1st & 3rd Monday) Labastide-Murat (2nd & 4th Monday)- Lacave ** TUESDAY Bretenoux - Carennac** - Catus Floirac - Gourdon - Gramat Leyme - Puy l’Evêque - Salviac WEDNESDAY Bagnac-sur-Célé - Cahors Capdenac le Haut* - CastelnauMontratier** -Latronquière - Les Quatre-Routes - Lissac-et-Mouret - Livernon** - Luzech - Martel Souillac**
THURSDAY Brengues**- Gourdon* - Lacave* Libos (47) - Mercuès - Sauzet Vayrac
FRIDAY Floirac - Gramat - Latronquière Les Quatre-Routes - Limogne-enQuercy - Miers** - Montcabrier**Prayssac - Salviac - Souillac - St Germain-du-Bel-Air - St Pierre Lafeuille**
SATURDAY Bretenoux - Cajarc (pm) - Cahors Duravel - Figeac - Gourdon Labastide-Murat* - Lalbenque Martel - Puy l’Evêque - Saint Céré - Vayrac
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SUNDAY Arcambal - Cardaillac - CastelnauMontratier - Cazals - Concots Douelle - Espère - LabastideMurat* - Les Quatre-Routes Limogne-en-Quercy - Montcuq Prayssac* - Puybrun - Saint Céré - St Germain du Bel Air* - Saint Géry - Saint Sozy * In July & August only ** From 5pm to 8pm
MONTHLY BROCANTE (Antique) All day Gourdon : 1st Saturday of the month Gramat : 2nd Saturday of the month Mercuès : 3rd Sunday of the month Sarlat (24) : Last Sunday of the month
Souillac : 3rd Saturday of the month
FOIRES / FAIRS All-day monthly fairs TUESDAY Catus Last Tuesday Gourdon 1st & 3rd Tuesday Prayssac 3rd Tuesday WEDNESDAY Cajarc 2nd & 4th Wednesday St Céré 1st & 3rd Wednesday Sousceyrac 2nd Wednesday THURSDAY Vayrac 1st & 3rd Thursday Gramat 2nd & 4th Thursday FRIDAY Souillac 1st & 3rd Friday SATURDAY
Cahors 1st & 3rd Saturday Figeac 2nd & 4th Saturday
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Do you have Koi which are too big for your pond? I would like to give them a happy life in a large lake collection within a reasonable distance of Cahors. Please call Mark on 05 65 21 98 55 28-02-F Wanted : Outdoor children toys Plastic playhouse, slide, etc. Contact Nicky 05 65 21 15 28 or e-mail nickyponting2002@yahoo.com 27-08-F Wanted : Camping car or van wanted urgently. RHD, low mileage. Preferably with no cab overhang or small sloping one. Good foolproof engine big enough for 1+dog! Tel: 05 65 37 39 95 or adineley@orange.fr 27-28-03-P Wanted : Jouez et Chantez international 3-part choir - in Salviac welcomes new singers (especially men...) Beginners welcome. Rehearsal every Tuesday 8.30-10.30pm at the mairie. Info: 05 65 41 57 27 26-13-F Wanted: rabbit cages – any size or condition – can collect. Call Steve on 06 43 10 54 16 26-02-F Wanted: Old cartwheel – does not have to be in perfect condition. Call Steve on 06 43 10 54 16 26-03-F Are you a budding cartoonist or illustrator ? Le Forty-Six is looking for volunteers to brighten up your magazine… e-mail sophie@lefortysix.fr Wanted : Aspiring Journalists, Budding Authors. We need volunteers to write regular articles, reviews, stories, etc. in English in Le Forty-Six. If you have good writing skills, knowledge of the region, sense of humour, commitment, please write to sophie@lefortysix.fr For a library in Benares, India - Give your books to the Jimy Library association. Contact at Montcuq : 05 65 24 97 12 / Catus : 05 65 21 68 54 / Prayssac : 05 65 36 69 28 21 22-03-F
REAL ESTATE D U R AV E L Q u e r c y s t y l e h o u s e completely renovated with barn and swimming-pool, 1.3 hectares, in the countryside. Shops and facilities 2.5km. 350 000€. Photos on www.gitedulot.com Tel : 05 65 30 87 17 or or 06 79 46 44 22 aliette.lascombes@aliceadsl.com 28-28-10-P
RENTAL PRAYSSAC Self-contained studio to let for August and September 2009 (availability due to recent cancellation) Tel: 05 65 22 37 88 28-28-02-P PUY l'EVEQUE Long term rental near Puy l'Evêque for one person, from September to June. On the groundfloor of a renovated Quercy style house (about 50m²), in the countryside with BBQ, swimming-pool and car shelter. Plenty of space, near all facilities. 350€/month. Tel : 05 65 30 87 17 or 06 79 46 44 22 Do you want to place a small ad ? Download the grid on www.lefortysix.fr or send us an e-mail
Trailer with roof 1986 with carte grise. Ideal for markets, transport of goods. Can carry 900kg. Price 950€ ono Tel : 05 65 24 58 52 / 06 71 05 63 29 28-28-04-P Scooter Sym Jet euro 50CC. Excellent condition. Only 900km + helmet + lock. In Castelfranc. Tel: 05 65 21 62 50 28-28-03-P Scooter Vespa Piaggio 50CC, 1995. Good condition. 500€ only. Tel: 05 65 24 58 52 / 06 71 05 63 29 28-28-05-P Roof bars for van or suv. 50€. Tel : 05 65 36 43 51 28-01-F Full size frame-style roof rack for a Ford Transit or a similar sized van. 80 euros ono. Tel : 05 65 23 58 16 26-09-F HOME & GARDEN Kitchen Corner Unit Pull Out Storage System. New still boxed full simple fitting instructions English/French. Double tier automatic follow-on of rear baskets from 90° corner, fit LH,RH standard built in units. Photo, instructions can be emailed. € 240 Te l . 0 5 6 5 2 1 1 4 3 8 o r ktbouchard@freeuk.com 28-06-F Sideboard with 4 doors & 4 drawers and table with turned feet, Louis XIV style, oak, made in Lavaur (France) in 1975 (see bill) + 6 beechwood strawed chairs. Everything for 1600€ (or can be sold separately) E-mail : pierre.31@free.fr Tel: 05 61 58 01 92 27-03-F Brandt Electric Oven FC242 Stainless Steel. 6 functions. Instruction book. Spotless, Seen working or will email photos. €130 ono.Tel.05 65 21 14 38 or ktbouchard@freeuk.com 28-07-F Brass wall light double brackets with smoked glass shades-quaint style. Set of 3 for 50€ Brass cupboard handles Two Sets of 3-quirky shaped as teapot, milk jug, cup/saucer 18€ Wood Spice Box shaped as house 55€ Tel.05 65 21 14 38 or ktbouchard@freeuk.com 28-08-F Electric Lawnmower. Rhodos, Mod/Typ GT42E 1300 Watt - very good condition Photos available on request - € 50.00 ono. Contact Natasja at 05 65 23 93 20 or coulourgues@hotmail.com 26-14-F Swimming pool covers winter and summer 9x4,5m Offers Tel : 05 65 35 38 46 27-02-F White sliding French window PVC, double-door 2.50mx1.97m. Brand new. Price : 600€ (original price 1200€). Tel: 06 11 82 27 33 fustedolt@wanadoo.fr 27-01-F Mobile Home ABI - Rio Vista 28 - 8x3m - 2 bdr - very good cond. 3750€ tel :05 65 34 27 50 26-06-F Cottage style oak framed suite comprising 3 seater sofa bed and 2 arm chairs. Recently re-upholstered in pale green self-patterned fabric. Photo available. 150 euros. Contact 05 65 20 10 91 or patricia.lockett@orange.fr 28-05-F
Retiring house builder sells oak beams delivery possible - Tel.: 05 65 24 60 57 (French) or 06 75 45 85 13 (English) Votre annonce ici gratuite ! Your ad here for free !
Folding piano stool. 'X' profile/frame in black with padded seat - 60cm x 30cm. €20. Tel: 05 65 35 18 9 27-05-F Bass guitar BC Rich, black + bag + stand. Price 150€ Tel:05 65 24 58 52 / 06 30 16 74 72 28-10-F Fender Squier Strat. Red in good condition. 100€ phone 05 65 31 89 69 or mnewman341@gmail.com 27-09-F MISCELLANEOUS New Sky Digibox plus dish and LNB. Can fit and tune if required. 300€. Tel : 06 88 88 28 62 28-13-F Large number of assorted items for sale. Ideal for vide-greniers or brocante. 600€ for everything. Tel:05 65 24 58 52 / 06 30 16 74 72 28-11-F Ancient toys for collectors. Tel:05 65 24 58 52 / 06 30 16 74 72 28-12-F Nikon D200 body. C/w original boxes. In extremely good condition with all cable, software etc. 600€ phone 05 65 31 89 69 or mnewman341@gmail.com 27-10-F Dog Kennel - as new. Approx 1m x 1m x 1.3m wooden construction with pitched and tiled roof. Suitable for alsation, labrador, etc. 50 € ono. Could deliver at cost. Contact Bob 05 65 34 20 73 28-09-F Dog Transport Cage/Puppy Pen : large metal cage, collapsable, with carrying handles, 2 doors, very robuste, easy to assemble, with galvanised metal tray, never used. Size: L 106cm x H 77cm x L 70cm. € 60.00 ono. Contact Natasja at 0 5 6 5 2 3 9 3 2 0 o r coulourgues@hotmail.com 2 6 - 1 5 - F
SERVICES LESSONS/TRANSLATION/IT/TAXES Yoga group in English. All Levels. Duravel. Mondays. Tel Pierrette 05 65 36 43 51 28-28-01-P Translation : Sophie, your editor at Le Forty-Six, offers translations from English to French: help with administrative documents, brochures, websites, advertising, etc. Tel : 06 76 22 49 50 or sophie@lefortysix.fr Licenced sworn translator. Phone Peter on 05 46 47 74 54 www.traducteur-assermente.fr 26-31-01-P Proxyservice - IT services for individuals and professionals info@ProxyService.fr Te l . : 0 9 7 9 9 4 5 6 5 4 www.ProxyService.fr Frustrated with not speaking the lingo? French lessons, all levels, conversation - Progress guaranteed Translation: medical, legal, admin. Accompaniment in house-buying, etc. Te l : 0 5 6 5 3 5 1 4 6 8 o r michael.gardiner2@neuf.fr Accounts, tax returns and general advice. Call an English-speaking chartered accountant. 05 65 22 14 10 or write execo.partners@orange.fr 27-27-08-P
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For all your Artwork Paul Parry, illustrator, cartoonist, caricaturist, painter; portraits etc. in oils or watercolour, (as seen in Le FORTY-SIX). Now living in the L o t . P l e a s e c o n t a c t : p.parry.paul@gmail.com or 06 80 76 44 08 28-04-F Qualified English photographer, registered in France : Weddings, advertising for gites to rent/houses to sell, photo restoration, etc. Call James 05 65 23 58 16 27-27-06-P Aline, at-home hairdresser, beautician, 20-year experience, will come to your place from Monday to Saturday - FumelPuy l'Evêque area - Call 06 72 24 40 54 Topaz music live(ly) duo play music of 1950-90's and self written material. Tel: 05 65 32 28 31 27-32-04-P Portraits of people, houses and interiors. Visit : www.karina-knight.com to see examples or 05 65 21 53 65 23-28-05-P HOME & GARDEN Kitchen / Bathrooms : installed. Altered q u o t e s . Te l : 0 5 6 5 2 2 5 5 4 8 yvanb@orange.fr 27-29-07-P Do you need reliable people for the maintenance of your gite or second home ? Marina & Serge deal with cleaning, check-in/out, renovation, gardening all year round. Figeac area. Tel 06 59 76 29 09 kouryserge@yahoo.it We accept chèque emploi service 28-28-07-P-
PAINTING AND DECORATING - Colin Bell. All interior and exterior work, wall papering and paint effects. 30 yrs experience. Honest, reliable and efficient service. Working within 40km radius of Gourdon. Ref available.Free estimate. Tel : 05 65 22 91 04 or 06 19 39 99 39 e-mail: thebells@wanadoo.fr 25-30-01-P Chimney Sweep Services Clean professional service, insurance certificates issued, 1 hour radius of Gourdon. Tel Eddie Matthews on 05 65 23 03 44 www.chimneysweepinfrance.com 28-33-08-P
Construction & Renovation - John Purser, General builder based near Gourdon. All types of works undertaken, small or large scale projects. Tel 06 08 99 35 18. Siret 44864425200026 28-33-09-P Electrical work: big or small, new or renovation, registered English artisan 05 65 30 76 35 wright-electric@orange.fr 23-28-06-P Landscaping, garden and pool maintenance, looking after your property when you’re away - Paul Krinke - 46300 Léobard (Gourdon) - Tel.: 05 65 41 12 45 paul.krinke@gmail.com 28-33-06-P
LAST MINUTE FOR SALE Canadian canoe for sale. 4.85 metres overall length, fibreglass, good condition. Age unknown. 100€.Tel : 05 65 35 06 67 28-14-F
New electric outboard motor 12 volt. Suit small boat/canoe. 80€ Tel : 05 65 35 06 67 28-15-F Pool alarm Aqua Sensor Premium. Fully legal. 60€ Tel : 05 65 35 06 67 28-16-F
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FAMILY DAY OUT La Ferme de la Tille – Prayssac
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a Ferme de la Tille is a perfect place to go to with the children to get to know about, not only, vineyards (yes, it's never too early for the kids to start learning about the world's favourite beverage!) but also nature in general. Take a treasure hunt, find educational paths to discover animals, birds and fauna along with chestnut groves and the River Lot, foxes and badgers. There is also a mini farm with ducks, geese, sheep and donkeys. Come and see the rabbits, guinea pigs and goats. Plus the vineyard encapsulates the whole of what it is like to live and grow vines in the Lot over many generations. There is a well-marked trail, packed information boards, booklets in English, Dutch and French and quizzes for the children. Monsieur Redon, the owner, is an enthusiast for all that he does. “There's more to La Tille than the Animals”, he says – and he's right! He will take groups around the farm and does tours through the areas around Prayssac. Everything is well explained – giving you a real sense of rural life in the Lot. You can easily entertain the family for a full half day, then enjoy the picnic area and have a go to a wine tasting! Gill - Until June15th , La Tille is open from 3pm – 7pm Thursday to Sunday. - From June 15th to September 15th, La Tille is open everyday from 9am to 12.00pm and from 3pm to 7pm. The cost per adult is €5 and children are free. - To get there, pass the Intermarché Supermarket in Prayssac and follow the signs for La Tille.
Horse racing. On Sunday and Monday August 2nd and 3rd, come and spend two glorious afternoons at the races in Gramat, (Lot). The meeting starts at 2pm with the first race at 2.30pm. There will be flat races, hurdle races and trotting races. Betting is with the French national betting «PMU». On Sunday, there are also pony rides, « goûter » (snack) and face painting. Bring your friends and enjoy all the excitement and the beautiful scenery of the Tumulus' Race Track! The adult entry fee for each afternoon is € 5,50 but children go free.
Great Days Out for Animal Lovers Parc Animalier (Animal Park) - Gramat This 100 acre site plays host to 150 species and over 1000 individual animals. Concentrating on wild European and domestic animals just some of the creatures you will see include bison, bears, lynx, otters, wolves and the more familiar pigs, horses & sheep. Dedicated to breeding these animals, many of whom are endangered, you are likely to see many cute new arrivals. The visit – well adapted for disabled people - amounts to an enjoyable two to three hour walk (for families with small children strollers are available for free). You can bring your own picnic or buy a light snack to eat under the trees at the « buvette (salads, croque-monsieur, beer, etc.). Opening times: Easter - Sept 9.30am-7pm Oct - Easter 2pm-6pm Tel: 05 65 38 81 20 www.gramat-parc-animalier.com Rocher des Aigles (the Rock of Eagles) - Rocamadour Featuring more than 400 birds with over 60 different species from all over the world, this is a great spectacle of birds of prey and parrots in flight, with full commentary. Open generally 1pm-6pm Tel:05 65 33 65 45 www.rocherdesaigles.com (check on teh website for more details) Forêt des Singes (Monkey Forest) - L'Hospitalet, near Rocamadour This 50 acre forest reserve on the edge of Rocamadour village is home to over 130 rare Barbary Macauque monkeys who live wild in this protected area. This is a great opportunity to observe these fascinating creatures, up close. Opening times: May & June 10am-12am/1pm-6pm; July & Aug 9.30am-6.30pm Tel: 05 65 33 62 72 www.la-foret-des-singes.com And don't forget REPTILAND in Martel & INSECTOPIA in Padirac ! www.reptiland.fr www.insectopia.fr
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GUIDE TO THE COMING WEEKS FETES & MANIFESTATIONS
Exhibitions / Expos
Festivals
CATUS Affectueusement - With Love. Embroidered textiles by Andrea Higginson. Tourist office. June 30th to July 13th, 9am to 12.30pm & 2.30pm to 7pm F
BIARS SUR CERE Festival Bia-Afrika : African music festival. July 10th to 12th
PUY L'EVEQUE Wavelength - Longueur d'ondes Exhibition of paper-art and photo-art Atelier de La Cale June 29 to July 12, 11am - 11pm www.wavelength.photomichi.com LOT Contemporary art in Cajarc, Larnagol, Calvignac, Saint-Martin-Labouval, Cabrerets – Pech-Merle, Saint-CirqLapopie. June 14th to September 13th CASTELNAU-MONTRATIER Mail Art exhibition Maison Jacob. August 5th to 12th
Fairs SALVIAC Antique book fair. Maison de la Bouriane. June 21st MONTGESTY - THEDIRAC Art and show festival. June 25 to 28th LABASTIDE MARNHAC Hot-air balloon festival. June 26th to 28th CARLUCET Fête de la vannerie (wicker fair). June 27th CASTELFRANC Flower workshop. July 4th PUY l'EVEQUE Salon de l'insolite. Original & unusual decoration, music, cars, etc. July 4th & 5th LAMOTHE CASSEL Touristic rallye. Register before July 6th 05 65 36 89 87. August 2nd CAPDENAC GARE River festival. July 13th, 4pm LAMOTHE-CASSEL Book fair. Salle des fêtes. July 14th, 10am to 7pm BONAGUIL Lightening show on the medieval castle of Bonaguil. July 25th, 9pm www.bonaguil.org GOURDON Craft fair. Place St Pierre, 10am to 6pm July 15th & August 12th GRAMAT Craft and local products fair. July 15th PRAYSSAC Argentinian tango festival. July 18th to August 1st
CAHORS Cahors Blues Festival. July 14th to 18th. http://www.cahorsbluesfestival.com GOURDON Les rencontres estivales (classical music). July 20th to 27th GRAMAT Country dance and music festival. July 24th to 26th www.gramatcountryfestival46.com SOUILLAC Souillac en Jazz : Jazz festival. July 21st to 26th www.souillacenjazz.net CAJARC Africajarc: African music festival July 23rd to 27th www.africajarc.com ST CERE Opera Festival. July 27th to August 15th www.opera-eclate.com BELAYE Cello festival. July 31st to August 7th http://violoncelle-belaye.site.voila.fr GIGNAC Ecaussysteme festival : two nights, 8 bands starring Keziah Jones (rap'n soul) July 31st, 8.30pm and Thomas Dutronc, August 1st, 8.30pm www.ecaussysteme.com GOURDON Medieval festival. August 2nd & 3rd
LACAPELLE MARIVAL Circus for the children. August 21st
Listen to Britdock, first radio programme in English in Le Lot Thursday 4pm-7pm / Sunday 8pm-11pm on Antenne d'Oc radio
LES JUNIES Quatuor à cordes (Schubert, Offenbach, Schoenberg). Church. July 26th, 8pm*** FIGEAC 100 musicians. Espace François Mitterand. July 4th, 9pm ** SALVIAC Choeur d'Hommes basco-béarnais Apaul'Hom (Basque music and songs). Church. July 4th, 9pm ** GOURDON Handful of Blues (Blues) Place St Pierre. July 4th, 9.30pm SALVIAC Choeur de Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées (choir, opera). Church. July 10th, 9pm *** PRAYSSAC Bad Mules (Blues). July 10th, 7pm SOUILLAC Baroque concert (choir and organ). Church. July 11th PRAYSSAC Music festival. July 13th F MAYRINHAC LENTOUR Cocktail Jazz Quartet. July 17th, 9pm GOURDON Classical music (Ravel, Canteloube, Grieg). Eglise des Cordeliers. July 20th, 8.30pm PUY l'EVEQUE Tango night Salle des fêtes. July 22nd, 9.30pm***
CAJARC International festival of Folklore (dance, show, etc.) August 8th, 5to 7pm - 9pm to 12am**
PUY l'EVEQUE Opéra de Gounod : Mireille (by the Orchestre du Centre Philharmonique). Château du Cayrou. July 23rd, 9.30pm****
ROCAMADOUR Sacred music festival. August 15th to 23rd www.cantica-sacra.fr
RUDELLE Music and dance from Sri Lanka. July 28th
LOT / LOT-ET-GARONNE / TARN ET G Shakespeare festival : Much Ado About Nothing (Beaucoup de bruit pour rien) 8.30pm *** August 4th : Goujounac, beside the church August 5th : Lauzerte, place des Cornières August 7th : Pujols, place St Nicolas August 8th : Monflanquin, Place des Arcades August 10th : Montcuq, Espace Nino Ferrer August 11th : Belvès, La Halle August 12th : Puy l'Evêque, Place de la Cale
Pottery markets CAJARC : July 19th PRAYSSAC : July 24th GRAMAT : July 29th ST CERE : August 8th and 9th UZECH LES OULES : August 23rd
Concerts
SPECIAL DAYS June 21st : Fête de la musique (Free music festival in all the towns in France) June 24th : St Jean. Bonfire, music and dance to celebrate St Jean Baptiste. Usually from 8pm in many villages July 14th : Fête nationale. Bastille Day. Music, dance and fireworks August 15th : Assomption - Bank Holiday
FIGEAC Traditional music from the Quercy. Chapelle, école Jeanne d'Arc. June 28th, 6pm **
MONTCABRIER Music festival. August 4th, 6th & 8th
GRAMAT Horse races. August 2nd and 3rd LACAPELLE MARIVAL World Cup of moto-cross MX3. August 8th & 9th
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DEGAGNAC / LAVERCANTIERE Occitan festival : music, dance and songs. July 28th to 30th MONTCUQ Quercy Blanc Festival with Patrick Jourdain (classic guitar). Church. July 30th, 9pm SALVIAC Cello concert. Abbaye nouvelle. July 31st, 9pm ** PRAYSSAC Orchestra from Bratislava. Church. August 2nd, 9pm ST JEAN LESPINASSE Gipsy jazz concert. Salle des fêtes. August 2nd, 8.30pm MAXOU Duo violin & cello. Church. August 4th, 9pm GRAMAT Classic music (trumpet, accordion, organ). Church. August 4th, 9pm SOUILLAC Celtic night. August 12th, 9pm GAGNAC SUR CELE Classical music (trio). Tchaikovsky, Donizetti, etc. August 11th, 9pm MONTCUQ Music and dance from Peru. Espace d'animation. August 22nd, 9pm
Gastronomy LUZECH Wine tasting every Wednesday in July and August at the tourist office and visit of the vineyard. LUZECH Dinner and dance in the middle of the vineyard. Château du Camp d'Auriol. Every Tuesday in July and August from July 7th. 7pm (booking 05 65 20 12 90) SOUILLAC Le Chapeau Melon Restaurant Fish & Chips : July 3rd & Aug 7th Theme nights : July 24th & Aug 28th Quiz nights : July 15th & Aug 19th FIGEAC Safran fair. Place Vival. July 12th ST PROJET / LEOBARD / GOURDON Bread festival. St Projet : July 5th Léobard : July 25th Gourdon : August 15th GREZELS Wine festival. July 25th TEYSSIEU Bread oven festival. August 1st PUY L'EVEQUE Wine festival. August 6th DURAVEL Wine and local products fair. August 14th & 15th TOURNON D'AGENAIS (47) Foire à la tourtière and local products. August 15th
Marchés gourmands July & August Taste the local products directly from the producers and enjoy th lively atmosphere of the village. From 7pm ST PIERRE LAFEUILLE : every Friday MONTCABRIER : every Friday CASTELNAU MONTRATIER : every Wednesday FLORESSAS : July 7th SAUX : July 8th, 22nd August 5th, 12th, 19th(in the Chateau d'Aix) CAPDENAC-GARE : July 13th LHERM : July 16th PRAYSSAC : July 21st, 28th LACAPELLE CABANAC : July 21st ST DENIS CATUS : July 23rd GLANES : August 1st MAUROUX : August 4th SERIGNAC : August 11th LABASTIDE DU VERT : August 13th
Antique Fair / Foire à la brocante GRAMAT : June 28th GOURDON : July 14th PUY l'EVEQUE : July 18th & 19th MONTCUQ : July 21st PRAYSSAC: July 23rd & August 13th SOUILLAC : August 1st CATUS : August 2nd MONTCUQ : August 7th AUTOIRE : August 14th GRAMAT : August 14th and 15th LUZECH : August 22nd Church Services : The English-Speaking Church at Cahors (Terre Rouge). Services every Sunday. For more information www.escotc.com -F- Free / * between 1 & 5 € / ** between 5 & 10€ / *** between 10 & 15€ / **** 15€ and more Whenever possible we do our best to give you an indication of the prices of events featured. Please note however, if nothing is quoted, it means we don’t have the relevant information.
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a l l m e c r a z y, b u t climbing 20 meters up a tree and then jumping off has never been my idea of fun. At least, not until I discovered Cap Nature.
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BRENGUES : June 21st MERCUES : June 21st PUY l'EVEQUE : June 21st TAURIAC : June 21st FONTANES : June 28th LACAVE : June 28th POMAREDE : June 28th PUY l'EVEQUE : June 28th LOUPIAC : July 5th NUZEJOULS : July 5th PRAYSSAC : July 5th SAIGNES : July 5th THEMINES : July 5th AYNAC : July 12th BLANAT : July 12th CAJARC : July 12th PINSAC : July 12th ROCAMADOUR : July 12th ST MEDARD DE PRESQUE : July 12th CASTELFRANC : July 14th LAROQUE DES ARCS : July 14th LIMOGNE EN QUERCY : July 14th PADIRAC : July 14th ST DENIS CATUS : July 14th LAMOTHE CASSEL : July 18th ST JEAN DE LAUR : July 18th DEGAGNAC : July 19th GREZES : July 19th LALBENQUE : July 19th LE BOURG : July 19th MERCUES : July 19th ST GERMAIN DU BEL AIR : July 19th CONCORES : July 24th (from 8pm) VAYRAC : July 25th MIERS : July 26th MONTREDON : July 26th NADAILLAC DE ROUGE : July 26th ST PANTALEON :July 26th VIRE SUR LOT : July 26th ST CERE : July 28th PROUILHAC : July 31st (from 4pm) LABASTIDE MARNHAC : August 1st BANNES : August 2nd BEDUER : August 2nd CUZANCE : August 2nd GIGNAC : August 2nd LAURESSES : August 2nd SOUSCEYRAC: August 2nd ST VINCENT RIVE D'OLT : August 2nd LACAPELLE MARIVAL : August 6th CRESSENSSAC : August 9th LENTILLAC ST BLAISE : August 9th ST CIRQ SOUILLAGUET : August 9th ST DAUNES : August 9th ST PROJET : August 9th BELFORT DU QUERCY : August 15th MARCILHAC SUR CELE : August 15th MONTCABRIER : August 15th SENIERGUES : August 15th CAZALS : August 16th MERCUES : August 16th SENAILLAC-LATRONQUIERE : August 16th SERIGNAC : August 21st (from 5pm) LABASTIDE DU VERT : August 22nd LUZECH : August 22nd ALVIGNAC : August 23rd LABURGADE : August 23rd MAXOU : August 30th
Cap Nature is an adventure park in the trees, a sort of playground for all ages suspended in the canopy of a magnificent oak forest in Pradines, just fifteen minutes from Cahors. It offers four different circuits of rope ladders, zip lines suspended bridges and tightropes, ranging from relatively easy to utterly diabolical. Shooting through the air among the treetops on one Cap Nature's zip lines is about as close as you'll ever get to flying, this side of heaven. The owner Gilles, a genial and boisterous exfireman, kits out all visitors with safety harnesses and makes sure that everyone understands their proper use (in English as well as French) before being allowed into the trees. “People are
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or visitors and locals alike there are a myriad of exciting sports related activities bubbling merrily below the radar around Le Lot. Depending on the level of thrill you seek, there is something for all. A personal favourite of mine is paragliding. With the Ecole de Parapente du Lot (in Douelle, 10 km West of Cahors, tel: 05 65 30 78 20 www.parapente-max.fr) you can experience the breathtaking views offered by the entire region in complete safety with Olivier and his team. The ride is exhilarating and should definitely be on your “to do list”. Worth noting, they also offer bike rental for your own voyages of discovery. Water skiing is something you may not expect to find in the area but there is a very friendly and professional outfit called Pradines Sports Nautique (06 76 54 40 87). They promise a safe and fun day out for everyone whether beginner (zipping along on a large inflatable) or expert (free-style wake boarding). Don't worry. If you fall in the river, it's actually not cold and you'll have a buoyancy jacket! If horse riding is your passion you can find a warm
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Hot-Air Balloons : How it all Began
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lmost from the beginning of time, man has dreamed of being able to fly but, with the notable exception of Icarus, it was left to the French to do it first! Two French brothers, Joseph & Etienne Montgolfier are largely credited with inventing the hot-air balloon. Stories about how they made the great discovery vary widely, but one of them is that whilst working in their father's paper mill, they observed how paper rose in the updraft of the factory's chimney. They conducted some simple experiments with silk bags and concluded that by filling a large bag with hot-air, it would rise.
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responsible for their own safety,” he points out, “but I can't expect them to take it seriously if I don't take it seriously myself. We've never had an accident,” he adds. The park makes for a perfect half-day adventure for families. The two easier circuits are open to anyone aged six and over, subject to a minimum height requirement of 1m45 with arms raised, but there is a wonderful playground to keep smaller children busy while the older ones swing from the trees. Once the adults have mastered the two easier circuits, two more challenging ones await the brave of heart with even more breathtaking zip lines up to 20 meters high. The setting is idyllic, and the view from the trees alone merits the climb. There is no restaurant, but there is a small snack bar and a pleasant shaded picnic area. The park is open from 9:00am to 7:00pm every day in summer, and reservations are required. Gilles also emphasizes that Cap Nature can accommodate disabled visitors. Call 05 65 22 25 12 or consult www.capnature.eu for prices, directions and further information. Greg
and welcoming team of enthusiasts at the Club Hippique du Quercy (05 65 35 20 61). Situated in a perfect setting between Cahors and Pradines, they welcome visitors of all levels and offer a range of very reasonable tariffs. The area is alive with cyclists and runners who seem to be out and about in their thousands. Believe me, they are not just doing this for the good of their health. They are taking in the glorious surroundings and gulping down our fresh air. Why not follow their lead? Full details of all sporting activities and clubs are available in the tourist offices of the Lot. Conor - WIN your hot-air balloon trip for 1 person with Le Forty-Six during the hot-air balloon festival in Labastide Marnhac, June 26-28th - 1 initiation flight and a day's hire of two mountain bikes with Le Forty-Six and Parapente Max in Douelle ! - SPECIAL OFFER : Cap Nature in Pradines : One free adult entrance ticket for every child's ticket bought on presentation of the magazine. SEE PAGE 10
HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL 26-28th JUNE, LABASTIDE MARNHAC The 4th annual Hot-Air Balloon Festival is being held at Labastide Marnhac on the 26th - 28th June. Starting at 3pm on the 26th, the Festival is a great opportunity to experience a hot air balloon ride over the beautiful Lot countryside or just to watch the spectacle of dozens of balloons taking to the air. The preparation and lift-off of the balloons takes place at 7pm on the Friday, 7am and 7pm on the Saturday and 7am on the Sunday. There is a meal on the Friday & Saturday at 10pm and on the Sunday at 1pm. Entry to the festival is free but, to book a balloon flight (150€/person) or the meal, call 06 76 63 42 99 for a reservation or further details. Shirley Hot-air balloon trip all year with Air Libre Montgolfières Tel: 06 88 59 11 95 www.air-libre-montgolfieres.com
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e all need good neighbours – and the network in the Lot of “Les Bons Voisins” has increased to include Deryck and Jackie Watson based at Lacave near Souillac. Since 2002, the network founded in southern Brittany has spread across France. Deryck and Jackie who had always planned to undertake property management when they made their move to France, realised that by joining this high profile professional network they would make themselves more easily available to second home owners in their chosen corner of France. They know from their own experience before they came to live full time in France, that long distance ownership can be stressful and whether a problem is administrative (EDF bills estimated incorrectly) or practical (you need someone to supervise the installation of the swimming pool!) they can take away the strain by acting on the owners behalf. Where they are not able to actually undertake work themselves – they don't pretend to be builders for example – then they can organise specialists to do this. They have many local contacts with whom they work on behalf of their clients, ensuring the high standards of professional service expected of “Les Bons Voisins”.
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From the window of her house, Pamela Ive has managed to observe and take pictures of the birds who visited her garden in Puy l'Evêque (Lot) for over nine and a half years. As a bird-lover, she welcomes them with special birdhouses and can even treat injured animals. In her book “Point de vue / Point of view”, Pamela Ive invites the reader to share her passion for birds, with many pictures and comments in English and in French. The profits of the sale will be given to associations for the protection of birds. On sale at : Espace Culturel Leclerc, Cahors / JP's Books, Salviac / TabacPresse-Loto, Puy l'Evêque / Presse du centre, Puy l'Evêque / Mot à Mot, Prayssac / Office de tourisme Puy l'Evêque & Prayssac. Price : 22€
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We grow, harvest & distil lavender to produce our own pure essential oils of the highest quality.
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LAVENDER IN THE LOT
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ummer visitors passing by the little hamlet of Massarrat – in a hidden corner of the Lot near beautiful Lherm – will be entranced by a sea of blue lavender alive with butterflies and bees. Next they will become aware of the sweet, soothing scent and how the neat rows of plants follow the curve of the hill and are interspersed with rocky soil – perfect for drainage – and freshly cut grass. This is all the work of husband and wife team, Ian and Suzie Dick. He is originally a Kiwi and it was while visiting a small village in New Zealand called Akaroa, that they came upon a
lavender farm and thought: “We could do that!” Luck was with them and they talked to a top lavender expert who happened to be there, found the perfect spot in France and b o u g h t u p a neighbouring plot and barn, which is now the distillery. They have since discovered that Akaroa is exactly on the other side of the world from Massarrat, which explains why lavender, walnuts and sunflowers all thrive in both places.
The first 400 lavenders were planted at Lavande de Lherm during May 2003 – just as the worst heatwave ever experienced hit the Lot. Incredibly, all the plants survived and even made it through the next winter with temperatures of -12°C. They even survived the rummaging of wild boars through the spring. Ian and Suzie now grow 2,500 plants and 30 varieties, from various parts of the world. As well as distilling their own essential oils, they also offer an exclusive service: 'Bring Your Own Lavender'. This gives local people the chance to have the harvest from their own
gardens distilled, either for their own use or for a very special gift. The word 'lavender' comes from the Latin 'lavare' meaning 'to wash'. The Romans used it extensively for bathing and dried their washing over lavender bushes. The antiseptic properties of this pungent plant were used in the First World War when medicines were scarce. Many farmers grew it as their contribution to the war effort. Nowadays, lavender is ever popular as a perfume, for medicinal use, in aromatherapy, homeopathy and cooking. It is nature's own First Aid Kit, can relieve the sting of a mosquito bite in a trice and has enjoyed a revival in popularity with the old and young as we are all trying to use natural products to save our planet. A summer visit to Lavande de Lherm gives you a chance to share in Ian and Suzie's passion for lavender. You can view the harvester in action, watch the distilling process or buy lavander oils on Monday and Wednesday afternoon only. They also take parties of 12 people at a time and it is necessary to book in advance to avoid disappointment. Vickie S Lavande de Lherm - Massarrat 46150 Lherm.- Tel: 05 65 21 48 21 Email: widgedick@hotmail.com
JUNE AND JULY IN THE GARDEN
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ow is the time to sit back and enjoy the garden after all your hard work in the Spring. A little light dead-heading to keep the roses and annuals coming – not forgetting that cutting back perennials which have flowered can encourage a second blooming too – and hopefully some heavy watering morning and evening if the weather is as sunny as we would all like. Keep any activities like dealing with the spectacular show of irises last month strictly to the cooler times of day and remember to drink lots of water yourself, as you sit in your deckchair enjoying the scents of the flowers and the hum of the bees. Cut back iris stems after flowering and trim the leaves to a few centimetres. If your soil is poor, water in some fertiliser to encourage sturdy growth for next year. July is the time to move them, so prepare a sunny spot with some fertilizer or compost beforehand. Swap some interesting colours with your neighbours and spread the joy. Happy gardening! Vickie S
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