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SUMMER SPECIAL EDITION Barbecue p3 Guide to the coming weeks p7 Cahors Blues Festival : July 10th to 17th p9 Party Time p10
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Bar - Snack - Tapas
Sea Food Gambas Fish Beefsteaks Seafood platter to order
Grilled on La Plancha Menus : 13.50€ / 18.50€ / 29.50€
Maison de la Cale/Halte Nautique - 1 rue de la cale - 46700 Puy l’Evêque Tel : 05 65 36 95 31 - Mob : 06 27 18 55 93 E-mail : la_bateliere@orange.fr Web : www.labateliere.fr Open all year from 11am to 11pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Closed on Monday
La Ségalière *** HOTEL
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OPEN 7/7 - Dinner & Lunch Shaded terrace by the swimming-pool Summer menu - Wood-fired grill A la carte from 12€ Booking : 05 65 40 65 35 - www.lasegaliere.eu La Ségalière - 380 av F. Mitterand - 46160 CAJARC
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SORTIES & GASTRONOMIE CUISINE Mimie & Olivier de Lestrade
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Bar - Brasserie - Pizza - Crêperie
LES DODUS EN VILLE RESTAURANT Open at lunchtime
Yveline & Cédric welcome you throughout the year, everyday
One free kir on presentation of Le Forty-Six !
D811 Rue E. Marcouly 46700 PUY L'EVEQUE
We serve all day - Menus in English
For more information call 05 65 22 91 82 or 06 71 72 03 24
Albas - 05 65 30 78 45 - www.bar-albas.com Free wifi access - Concerts
Have a great Summer !!! FISH & CHIPS (8.25€) Light Meals & Snacks Beer & Wine
Souillac sur Dordogne
Robert Véril Restaurateur hôtelier La Vieille Auberge
Gourmet cuisine, seasonal & local dishes
Table Service
Enjoy our new Summer menus : Quercy melons, truffles, foie gras
Terrace & Garden Parking
Check our website for full menu details in English: "Menu Gastronomique La Vieille Auberge", "Menu Tradition", Menu Vegetarian, "Menu Dégustation" (to sample the full range of our cuisine), Junior Gourmet Menu. We offer a great selection of wines from Cahors, Bergerac and further afield! www.la-vieille-auberge.com
Magnificent view of this beautiful town la.terrasse.riviere@wanadoo.fr
Tel: +33 (0)5 65 32 79 43 e-mail: r.veril@la-vieille-auberge.com
La petite maison de Caniac de Causse Tea-room, pastries, ice-creams Lunch, Local specialities Farm products
By the bridge in Puy l'Evêque
NOW OPEN !
Dine or stay on the River Dordogne at
Studios & restaurant Le Port, Souillac Tel : 05 65 32 22 11 1km centre-ville dir. Cahors
New menus 2010 : Regional dishes, Grill Menu, Pizzas Our signature dish : "Beef & Guinness Pie" Open from Thursday to Sunday, 12 to 7pm Andrée & Martine Tel : 06 45 32 00 74 Place de l'église, 46240 Caniac du Causse Page 2
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EDITORIAL
Summer 10 min work outs
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ummer is here again and yes, we are all now wishing we had actually followed through with our New Year resolutions to exercise daily in time to get on those favourite bikinis, trunks and one pieces we love so much! Do not despair! All is not lost! Here is a 10 minute workout which can be performed daily in the comfort of your own home/garden. However it is imperative that a proper warm up is carried out first. This should include a jog of some sort and some gentle stretching that lasts at least 10 minutes. Remember also that in the heat of the summer we transpire very quickly losing vital fluids and can become dehydrated very quickly. Please make sure that you have a bottle of water with you at all times and that you drink some in between each exercise. Each exercise can be carried out for a minute with at least 15 seconds rest time between each one. Plank with leg lift Place your forearms and toes on the floor and bring your body up into a straight, 'plank-like' position. Raise one leg up, a few inches off the floor, hold for two seconds and repeat with other leg. This exercise builds core stomach muscles. Side plank Lie on your side and push yourself up onto your forearm until your arm is at a right angle while keeping your body rigid. Repeat on other side. One leg squat and reach Place an object several feet in front of you and, standing on one leg, slowly squat down whilst reaching out to touch the object. Repeat this exercise for one minute, and then change legs. Bicycle Crunch Lie flat on you back with your hands behind your head. Bring your knees up towards your body and start a slow pedalling motion, bringing your left knee up towards your right elbow then your right knee up towards your left elbow. Push ups Place your hands a little further apart than your shoulders, and your toes on the floor. Keeping your body straight and rigid, lower yourself until your elbows are at a right angle then gradually push back up to the initial position. 30 second Sprints Get the timer ready, and then sprint as fast as you can on the spot, for 30 seconds. Rest, 15 seconds and repeat. All these exercise performed together on a regular basis will help you to tone all key areas of your body. Enjoy, work hard but please remember be sensible and safe! Victoria
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hat strikes me the most each year when I do the summer listing is the fact that the churches are converted into concert halls. It is as if there was an encouragement to go back in these sacred places for one reason or another… I like the revival of these historic monuments and with music coming out from great musicians, you feel overwhelmed by the melodies. It is just fantastic and it does not happen so much during the year. Have a great summer ! In this issue, you will find good addresses to go to to have a nice time out… so enjoy ! Just between you and me, I give you my secret recipe to make the most of your summer in the Lot : a bit of jazz, blues, gospel, baroque music for the ears, local products at the marchés gourmands or at some fantastic restaurants for the mouth, walks and exhibitions for the eyes, wine for the nose and the palate, and the gentle touch of the sun on your skin… Bon été ! Sophie
Ashes to Ashes…
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e looked out of our kitchen window and were sadly forced to conclude that flights in or out of Bergerac airport would almost certainly be cancelled, we had friends arriving the next day. The sky all around us was black with smoke and ash. We were surprised that the fallout from the Icelandic volcano had reached the Lot valley. No-one had predicted this. Eyjafjallajökull… no, the cat has not run over my key-board, that is the name of the volcano but you all knew that of course. Then we heard laughter and gaiety from our neighbours on all sides, they were all in their gardens having a whale of a time. Were they celebrating the grounding of all flights? I had to find out. Imagine my relief when, through eyes streaming with tears from the smoke, I saw that it was not volcanic ash that had turned the summer skies black...they were all barbecuing. Yes, it's the time of the year when all real men, pausing only to put on a silly pinnie (tablier) step forward and, without any thought for their own safety, fire up the barbecue; willingly sacrificing eyebrows and upper body hair in order to supply friends and loved ones with alfresco (en plein air) culinary delights. There are several theories as to the origins of the word “barbecue” but I like the French version, based on the roasting en plein air of a whole animal, could it have been “barbe à queue”, snout to tail. Also, strictly speaking, what we call barbecuing is really only grilling out of doors, to qualify as an actual, true blue (or well done) barbie you have to use marinades or sauces. Well, I could ramble on a lot more on this great subject but I'm suddenly feeling a bit peckish (peckeesh) so here is...
Tina's Simple Marinade : Ideal for most Meats, Fish and Poultry. ½ cup tomato ketchup ½ cup soy sauce. ¼ cup clear honey. 2 inch piece of ginger, grated. 4 cloves of garlic, crushed. 5 tbsp of Floc de Gascogne. 1 tsp cinq parfums (Chinese five spice) . 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary.
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Mix all ingredients together and coat the meat. Put in the fridge for at least two hours or over night if possible. Health warning : because of the intense heat generated by this method of cooking, it is recommended that men should drink lots of beer. But not if you are driving, of course… RolyM
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Café de la Poste Moulin Bessou 46800 Valprionde - Lot Situated in the delightful village of Moulin Bessou, this large 19th Century stone built house would benefit from some refurbishment ü Accommodation is arranged over two levels with an entrance hall with separate WC, large L shaped living room about 60m², kitchen/dining room about 27m², storage room about 20m², adjoining unconverted area of 35m². ü On first floor level, 3 bedrooms of about 18m², 17m² & 11m²; bathroom/WC of about 8m², plus large unconverted room of about 52m². ü Outside and situated across a small road is a delightful terrace/garden area, a stone built hangar, small barn and pigeonnier all overlooking a pretty river. ü Price : 98 000€ ono
Contact: Janet Austin 05 65 22 19 61 Ben Henshaw on +44 7799 671 648 or ben@indigowine.com Rachel Henshaw on +44 7968 033 216 or rachelhenshaw@ymail.com
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100m² house + basement + attic (poss. conversion). 180m² barn and small outbuildings.
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s you wind your way through the beautiful Cahors vineyards towards Vire-sur-Lot, you'll find tucked away Le Caillau, the Lot's first pottery painting and crafts café. Choose from a wide selection of pottery to paint such as mugs, plates, teapots and money boxes, or a selection of craft activities like colouring sheets, crayons, scrap books, scissors and glue. To help fuel your creative imagination, a coffee and a selection of beautifully decorated cakes you'll find hard to resist should help you on your way. Pottery painting is for all ages. Baby handprints make beautiful gifts, kids paint pottery as keepsakes and adults can create whole dinner sets. So, how does it work? Select the item you'd like to paint and then get creative. We have a selection of stamps and stencils to get you started. When you're finished, sit back and admire your handiwork. We'll glaze and fire your pottery which takes a few days. The pottery is fully usable, and dishwasher safe. If you're a group looking for an activity, Le Caillau is perfect, just give us a call. But we're not just all about crafts. We serve a range of freshly made baguettes and salads for lunch daily. Hot meals for group bookings can be arranged on request. We're also available for kids' parties and private hire in the evenings.
Price: 250 000 € ono
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So come and visit now, and get creative. Visit www.lecaillau.com for more information, or call 05 65 23 78 04. Le Caillau, 46700 Vire-sur-Lot. From Puy l'Evêque turn left opposite Gamm Vert onto the D5 and we're 3 minutes on the right.
"A boysenberry (Rubus Ursinus) is a cross between a raspberry, a blackberry, and/or a loganberry. It is a large (8.0g) compound fruit, with large seeds and a deep maroon color" Wikipedia
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Boysenberries : an Exotic Berry Thriving in the Lot
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anny and Bob Dillon – yes, that really is his name – have been living in their waterside mill for 14 years. After colourful careers in yacht racing, the wine trade and the media, they took 2 years out to travel with their daughter around Africa. After so much adventure, they couldn't settle in crowded England or Ireland, so came to a secluded spot near Salviac by the Abbaye Nouvelle. Here, three years ago, they had the idea to bring boysenberry plants from New Zealand and start a pick your own plantation – the first in France. They have found that the crops thrive in the extreme lotois climate, producing an abundant harvest throughout July. They can withstand the cold, they flourish in the heat and the only danger is that heavy rain when the flowers are out can wreck the formation of the berries. Fanny, a cordon bleu herself, loves to experiment with recipes. Apart from healthy juices, delicious ice cream, traditional tarts, jams and pickles, the rich red colour of the berries makes them ideal to add to sauces and gravies to jazz up game and adorn foie gras. The health benefits are quite staggering. They are high in Vitamin C and fibre, contain high levels of anthocyanins, which work as antioxidants to help fight free radical damage in the body. In fact their level is twice that of blueberries, making them a super super food. They also have potent anticarcinogen, anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. So why not spend a day this July picking boysenberries with family or friends in a beautiful, riverside setting, where you will be sure to receive a warm welcome? Vickie You can find the Moulin de Labarde on the D673 between Gourdon and Salviac or look out for the Dillons at local market in Cazals. Contact 05 65 41 88 43 or bobdillon@free.fr.
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GUIDE TO THE COMING WEEKS FETES & MANIFESTATIONS
Exhibitions / Expos CAHORS La fête de l'ortie ou Ortie's Love. Nettle fair. Market, local products made with nettle, recipes, conferences, workshops... How to use the nettle in your garden and in your home. Espace Caviole, rue Wilson. June 19th & 20th CAILLAC Art exhibition of works by amateurs & professionals together with a gastronomy market. July 14th, 10am to 10pm CAHORS Visit the hidden gardens in the medieval town. Every Sunday at 3pm from the Tourist Office GOURDON Guided visits of the Cité Médiévale in English. Meet at the tourist office. Every Thursday at 1.30pm from June
Fairs & Festivals SALVIAC Old Book fair. June 20th MARTEL Mexican Festival. June 24th to July 4th
CAHORS / ST CERE Festival de St Céré. Opera festival. Mozart, Wagner, Brecht, Carmen. July 26th to Aug 11th www.opera-eclate.com MONTCUQ L a n u i t d e s é t o i l e s . A s t r o n o m y. Observation of the sky thanks to many telescopes. Aug 7th at 4pm & 9.30pm, near St Daunes at Pech Piquet PEYRILLES Medieval Festival (dances, songers, fights, dinner) July 28th DEGAGNAC Fête de la renaissance : market, dance, dinner. Aug 1st GOURDON Medieval Festival (craft, fights, music, singers, dinner, etc.). Aug 1st & 2nd CAHORS Dog and puppies festival (competitions, shows). Stade Lucien-Desprats. Aug 1st, 7.30am to 7pm MAXOU Maxouwood, From Hollywood to Maxou. Open air Film Festival. Films in English. Live music from 8pm. www.maxouwood.fr Slumdog Millionaire : Aug 7th, 9.30pm Gladiator : Aug 8th, 9.30pm
LABASTIDE-MARNHAC Hot-air balloon festival. June 25th, 26th & 27th
LHERM La Farga de Lherm : ironworkers festival : show, exhibition, medieval music & dances. Aug 7th & 8th
BIARS-SUR-CERE Festival Bia-Afrika : African music festival. July 9th to 11th
ROCAMADOUR Sacred music festival. www.canticasacra.fr Aug 14th to 22nd
CAHORS Cahors Plage : the beach is in Cahors ! Place des Acacias. July 10th to August 17th
ST CYPRIEN Regional Championship for trained dogs. Aug 20th & 21st
MARTEL Bandas Festival. July 10th to July 11th PUY l'EVEQUE Festival de l'insolite. July 10th & 11th CAHORS Cahors Blues Festival. July 10th to 17th www.cahorsbluesfestival.com. More info page LAMOTHE -CASSEL Book Fair. July 14th BONAGUIL Lightening show on the medieval castle of Bonaguil. July 17th www.bonaguil.org ROCAMADOUR Les Eclectiques Festival(music & shows). http://www.leseclectiques.org/ July 17th to 25th SOUILLAC Souillac en Jazz (Jazz Festival) Sim Copans. July 20th to 25th CAJARC Africajarc : African festival (music, craft, literature, drama). www.africajarc.com July 22nd to 25th MARTEL Wool Fair. July 23rd GRAMAT Country music festival. Aug 5th to 8th GOURDON Jumble Sale. Aug 5th day & night, 6th & 7th CAJARC Nations festival. Aug 7th
Concerts PUY l'EVEQUE Southern Winds Band from Blue Lake, Michigan USA (60 young American musicians). Château de Cayrou. June 21st, 9pm Salle des fêtes. June 23rd, 8.30pm LOT/FRANCE Fête de la musique. June 21st MONTGESTY Piano concert "Chopin sous les étoiles". June 24th, 9pm CAHORS M i c h e l G r i ff i n & M a r k N e w m a n (Folk/Blues) Carré d'Art. June 25th, 8.30pm Boulevard Gambetta, July 2nd, 8pm CAHORS Cahors Choir. Eglise St Barthélémy. June 25th, 8.30pm GOURDON Blues concert. Place St Pierre. July 3rd, 9pm LAMOTHE CASSEL Trumpet & organ. Church. July 4th, 5pm CAHORS Voice & Organ end of 19th C & Beg 20th. Cathédrale St Etienne. July 4th, 6pm CAHORS Cahors Blues Festival. July 10th to 17th www.cahorsbluesfestival.com GOURDON Les rencontres estivales (classical music). July 16th to 28th
CABRERETS Old and modern book fair. Aug 8th
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ALBAS Limau Festival (rock). July 13th GOURDON Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse. Eglise St Pierre. July 16th, 8.30pm SALVIAC Divna & The Choir Melodi from Belgrade (Byzanthine, Greek & Slav church music). Church. July 17th, 9pm ST PANTALEON Classical music (flute & piano). Church. July 17th, 8.30pm ROCAMADOUR Offenbach played by L'orchestre de la Garde Républicaine. July 17th, 9.30pm GOURDON Quatuor Voce. Eglise de Cordeliers. July 20th, 8.30pm SOUILLAC Jazz Festival "Sim Copans". www.souillacenjazz.net July 20th to 25th LACAVE North Gospel Quartet. Concert in the cave! Grottes de Lacave. July 20th, 9.15pm GOURDON Susan Manoff & Barabara Bient, pianists. Eglise des Cordeliers. July 21st, 8.30pm
LISTINGS LHERM Concerts and shows all year at Le Bar à Trucs. MONTCUQ Quatuor Baroque d'Olt (Baroque music). Church. Aug 12th, 9pm NUZEJOULS Baroque music. Church. Aug 13th, 9pm GOURDON Gospel concert. Place St Pierre. Aug 13th, 9pm CAHORS Baroque music. Eglise Sacré Coeur. August 14th, 8.30pm LES JUNIES Yaroslava (Ukrainia). Classical music. Church. Aug 18th, 8.30pm
Sport LACAPELLE MARIVAL French Championship of Motocross France Elite. Aug 15th CAHORS Trial urbain international. August 21 & 22nd. www.trailurbain-cahors.com
Dance
PARNAC Jazz concert in the cellar. Vinovalies. Côtes d'Olt. July 22nd
CAHORS Gala natation synchronisée. L'archipel de Cahors. July 3rd, 8.30pm
GOURDON Gospel Go (choir 10 singers) & piano. Cour de la maison du Sénéchal. June 23rd, 9pm & Aug 4th, 9pm
CAHORS Festival Traces Contemporaines (hiphop, jazz, modern). July 22nd to 24th www.tracecontemporaine.com
ST CERE Opera Festival and classical music. July 23rd to Aug 14th. www.opera-eclate.com LES JUNIES Classical Music (Schubert). Church. July 24th, 8pm PUY l'EVEQUE Airs d'Opéra Célèbres (opera). Château du Cayrou. July 26th, 9pm CAHORS Tango Nuevo Via Sola. Le Goût des Arts. July 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 9pm NUZEJOULS Baroque music. Church. July 28th, 9pm GOURDON Quatuor Saxophone "Diaphase". Eglise des Cordeliers. July 28th, 8.30pm CAHORS Mark Newman & Patrick Jullian. Carré d'art. July 30th, 8.30pm BELAYE Cello festival. July 30th to Aug 6th. http://violoncelle-belaye.site.voila.fr GIGNAC Ecaussysteme festival : two nights, 8 bands starring Tété & Jacques Dutronc. July 30th & 31st www.ecaussysteme.com CAHORS Choir : Choeur de Chambre Castella from Château Thierry. Eglise St Barthelémy. August 3rd, 9pm SALVIAC Les Aristofans (Jazz) . Church. Aug 5th, 9pm GRAMAT Bulgarian Choir. Aug 6th, 9pm SALVIAC A Lieta Vita (voices). Church. Aug 11th, 9pm
Gastronomy CAHORS Lot of Saveurs : market, wine tasting, cooking classes, local products tasting. www.paysdecahors.fr July 1st, 2nd, 3rd LUZECH Free wine tasting. Tourist Office. July 14th & Aug 11th, 11am to 12.30pm GOURDON Safran festival. July 11th ST MEDARD Lot of Saveurs : market, cooking classes, Wine classes, dinner. Bring knives & Forks July 22nd CAHORS Medieval dinner on the Fénelon boat. Booking 05 65 30 16 55 July 22nd & 29th, August 5th & 12th, 7.30pm. SAUX Le Vin Coule à Saux. Wine festival. July 29th, from 6pm PUY l'EVEQUE Wine fair. Aug 5th LE BOULVE Pig roast. Booking 05.65.22.71.64. August 6th, 7pm ST PIERRE LAFEUILLE Lot of Saveurs : market, cooking classes, Wine classes, dinner. Bring knives & Forks. Aug 12th DURAVEL Wine and local products market. Aug 14th & 15th GOURDON Bread Festival in Lafontade. Aug 15th TOURNON D'AGENAIS Foire à la tourtière. Local products. Aug 15th
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Vide-Greniers & Brocante Carboot Sale & Antique Fair (7am to 6pm) BRENGUES : June 20th MECHMONT : July 20th ROCAMADOUR : June 20th VALROUFIE : June 20th CAHORS : July 21st (Brocante) FRAYSSINET LE GELAT : June 26th FIGEAC : June 27th GRAMAT : June 27th POMAREDE : June 27th PONTCIRQ : June 27th CAHORS : July 3rd (night) ST VINCENT DU PENDIT : July 4th ST MARTIN LE REDON : July 4th (4pm to 10pm) GOURDON : July 4th (Intermarché car park) LOUPIAC : July 4th PRAYSSAC : July 4th BLANAT : June 11th CAJARC : July 11th LASCABANES : July 11th ROCAMADOUR : July 11th ST SAUVEUR LA VALLEE : July 11th AUTOIRE : July 14th (Brocante) CAPDENAC GARE : July 14th GOURDON : July 14th LAROQUE DES ARCS : July 14th MAYRINHAC-LENTOUR : July 14th MEYRONNE : July 14th PADIRAC : July 14th PRAYSSAC : July 14th SABADEL LAUZES : July 14th ST DENIS CATUS : July 14th DEGAGNAC : July 17th GINOUILLAC : July 17th (from 4pm) ST JEAN DE LAUR : July 17th BOUSSAC : July 18th CONCOTS : July 18th CUZAC : July 18th GREZES : July 18th LALBENQUE : July 18th LE BOURG : July 18th PRENDEIGNES : July 18th SERIGNAC : July 18th ST GERMAIN : July 18th MONTCUQ : July 20th PRAYSSAC : July 22nd (Brocante) LAMOTHE-CASSEL : July 24th CAPDENAC LE HAUT : July 25th ESPAGNAC STE EULALIE : July 25th MARTEL : July 25th NADAILLAC DE ROUGE : July 25th ST CHAMARAND : July 25th ST PANTALEON : July 25th VIRE-SUR-LOT : July 25th PUY l'EVEQUE : July 28th & 29th (Broc) BANNES : Aug 1st BEAUMAT : Aug 1st CATUS : Aug 1st (Brocante) CUZANCE : Aug 1st LAURESSES : Aug 1st LACAPELLE MARIVAL : Aug 5th (Broc) CORN : Aug 6th (4pm to 10pm) MONTCUQ : Aug 6th SOUILLAC : Aug 7th LENTILLAC ST BLAISE : Aug 8th SENAILLAC LATRONQUIERE : Aug 8th ST DAUNES : Aug 8th CAPDENAC GARE : Aug 14th CEINT D'EAU : Aug 15th LAFONTADE : Aug 15th MASCLAT : Aug 15th MONTCABRIER : Aug 15th SALVIAC : Aug 15th SENAILLAC LAUZES : Aug 15th CATUS : Aug 22nd CAZALS : Aug 22nd FIGEAC : Aug 22nd Let us know about the events which take place in your village before July 20th !
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Marchés Gourmands July & August Taste the local products directly from the producers and enjoy the lively atmosphere of the village. From 7pm LUZECH : July 7th CAHORS : July 27th & Aug 10th. 5pm to11pm near the Pont Valentré SAUX : July 7th (Château d'Aix) MONTCUQ : July 9th PRAYSSAC : July 20th SAUX : July 21st (Château d'Aix) FONTANES : July 22nd MONTCUQ : July 23rd SAILLAC : July 29th MONTCLERA : Aug 4th & Aug 18th SAUX : Aug 4th (Chateau d'Aix) BELMONT STE FOI : Aug 5th AUTOIRE : Aug 8th SAUX : Aug 11th LALBENQUE : Aug 12th AUJOLS : Aug 19th ST PIERRE LAFEUILLE : every Friday night MONTGESTY : Every Friday ight MONTCABRIER : every Friday night MONTCUQ : every Friday night
Theâtre / Drama Festival Shakespeare du Quercy The importance of Being Earnest (Oscar Wilde) L'importance d'être constant at 8.30pm**** GOUJOUNAC : Aug 3rd LAUZERTE : Aug 4th CAHORS (allées Fénelon) : Aug 5th MONFLANQUIN (47): Aug 6th MONTCUQ : Aug 9th BELVES : Aug 10th PUY l'EVEQUE : Aug 11th Book online www.festivalshakespeare.org Antony & Cleopatra (Shakespeare) BELVES : Aug 17th LAUZERTE : Aug 18th GOUJOUNAC : Aug 19th
Night Markets (from 6pm to 11pm) CAHORS : July 5th GOURDON : July 12th CAPDENAC GARE : July 14th CAPDENAC LE HAUT : July 17th FIGEAC : July 22nd CONCORES : July 23rd (from 8pm) GOURDON : July 26th ST CERE : July 27th CAPDENAC GARE : July 29th CAHORS : August 2nd GOUJOUNAC : Aug 2nd LALBENQUE : Aug 3rd ST MARTIN LE REDON : Aug 4th FIGEAC : Aug 5th GOURDON : Aug 9th ST CERE : Aug 10th CAPDENAC GARE : Aug 12th FIGEAC : Aug 19th CAPDENAC LE HAUT : Aug 21st PRAYSSAC : Aug 23rd
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 SUNDAY Arcambal - Cardaillac - CastelnauMontratier - Cazals - Concots Douelle - Espère - Labastide-Murat* - Les Quatre-Routes - Limogne-enQuercy - 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
Pottery Markets CAJARC : July 17th & 18th ST CERE : August 7th & 8th UZECH LES OULES : August 22nd
Special Days June 21st : Fête de la musique (free music festival in all the towns in France) June 24th : Fête de la St Jean. Bonfire, music and dance to celebrate St Jean Baptiste. Usually from 8pm in many villages July 14th : Fête nationale. Bastille Day. Bank Holiday. Music, dance and fireworks August 15th : Assomption Day. Bank Holiday
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
One Person's Junk
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ou know when it's spring/summer again because you start to see posters for vide-greniers (empty your attics) all across the region! Better known to British people as car boot sales, these events take on a whole new dimension because it's French junk and not boring old British junk! Just some of the items we have bought at such events range from pottery to garden sculpture, compost bins to paintings. In fact, it won't be long before we have to set up a stall of our own to sell off some of these treasures and create some space for new finds! The size of the vide-greniers range from half a dozen stalls in some of the tiny villages to those that take over half the town such as in Gourdon or Salviac. One of the biggest in our region is held in Souillac, usually in midSeptember, which covers the whole of the town and is a great day out. Many are held on public holidays and there are even nighttime versions. The bigger they are, the more of an event it becomes and there is often live music and special menus on offer to add to the festive atmosphere. A useful website for information about videgreniers throughout France is www.vide-greniers.org So, if you like a bargain, and believe in the old saying that 'one person's junk is another person's treasure', then you can't beat a visit to a vide-grenier! Shirley
Cahors Plage
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fter the success of Paris Plage, Cahors has decided to take the challenge and to create a “Cahors plage”. The event was a complete success last year in Cahors with over 36 000 visitors, so the mairie has decided to repeat it! The concept is simple : under the bridge Louis Philippe, 1200 tonns of sand are being delivered to the river Lot to create a beach so that tourists and the Cadurcians have a taste of holiday in their own town ! Entrance is free and the swimming area is being supervised everyday from 1pm to 7pm. There will be activities for families and children, with a Tyrolienne (death slide) and inflatables. For those wanting slightly less physical exercise, the chess club of Cahors will also join the event. Beach volley, archery, canoeing, pétanque are also available. A restaurant installation will provide a venue for drinks and lunch and a concert twice a week. Sophie
More information at http://www.mairie-cahors.fr
Cahors Plage July 10th to Aug 17th
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We are looking for English lessons for two bilingual kids (9 yrs) in Figeac, once a week. Please contact Fred at lunch time : 05 65 40 29 89 34-06-F
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Looking for english speaking-whole day baby sitter for summer 2010 (at least one month), to come to Cahors; he/she will be paid; accommodation is possible. Please call 06 84 60 35 28 33-34-03-P
WANTED Piano accompanist wanted for 3-part Adult Choir. The choir rehearses every Tuesday at the Mairie in Salviac from 20.30h-22.30h. The accompanist need only come 2/3 rehearsals before a concert, if weekly rehearsals are impossible. Salviac is 11 kms from Gourdon. For info contact Rosalind 05 65 27 16 82 34-01-F I am looking for persons who are willing to host a French pupil or student from time to time for 2 to 5 days and give him/her the chance to share an English way of life for a few days without going abroad. You would be paid 70€/day for providing accommodation, food and activities. Should you wish to participate in this project, please let me know by phone, post or e-mail and we can meet to discuss it. Claudine Hérail, AALEC, 69, rue Emile Zola, 46000 CAHORS. Tel : 06 12 25 06 61 aalec@orange.fr www.aalec.com 33-10-F Koi carp wanted. Do you have unwanted Koi carp? I will re-home them in a lake, and will collect within the LOT. If you wish to donate your Koi please call Mark on 05 65 21 98 55 33-05-F Godin wood stove, cast iron, cylindrical. Make an offer. Tel: 01 45 49 13 87 32-03-F 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
REAL ESTATE Lamothe Fénelon (beween Sarlat and Rocamadour):Beautiful stone built property and business opportunity comprising of: gîte, (3 beds) to accommodate 6 persons; 16th C house (4 beds), gas heating, fitted kitchen; Stone barn – possible conversion to gîtes or restaurant; stables and 10 acres land. Tel : 05 65 32 79 29 or 06 45 87 55 18 roseline.de-nauw@orange.fr. 600 000 € ono. Pics of gîte can be seen at http://gite.aquat.roseline.free.fr 34-34-02-F Village house in the heart of Marcilhac sur Célé on 205m² with patio and workshop. All mod cons with internet and satellite, central heating, fitted kitchen. €270 000. Tel: 05 65 34 26 12 or 06 77 14 67 07 34-34-01-P CONCORES (46) Renovated semi det. Stone house in centre offering lounge, kitchen, bathroom, WC, two bedrooms, cave, small terrace. 97500€. Tel : 09 66 44 85 22 E-mail : alan.moultrie@orange.fr 32-34-10-P
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Circular antique pine table. Diam 105cm. Excellent condition pedestral leg. Tel : 05 65 22 32 55 34-09-F Reclained antique pine dining table. 2,10 x 1,05m on 4 turned legs. Tel : 05 65 21 95 74 33-01-F
Petrol Strimmer, Best Green. with automatic nylon feed head and cutting blade. In good working order, only 2 years old. New price 295 € will sell for only 120€. Tel: 05 65 36 02 32 34-08-F A king-size bed, with good quality mattress, from Ikea, excellent condition 200€ - A freestanding oven and hob, in good working order 50€ - Matching French antique bed and wardrobe, in lovely condition (make an offer) - Rayburn-style oven/log and coalburner, heats radiators 200€. Antique hardwood cold cabinet/chambre froide 500€. P h o t o s a v a i l a b l e . jamesheath46@gmail.com 33-08-F Pair of antique pine single beds and mattresses. Nearly new. €120 for the pair. Please contact Ailsa or Hugh on 05 53 70 90 77 32-02-F White bathroom suite, very good condition, toilet, 140cm bath with shower screen, large ceramic wash hand basin. No sensible offer refused. Tel : 05 65 53 11 84 32-
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Loom for Sale: Semi-professional. As new. Made in Lyon by Tassinari & Chatel. 4/6 treadles, a 40.10.10 reed. A spool - 30 wooden reels - Some wooden shuttles – M. Davidson pattern book. Measurements: Width: 1m 20, Height: 2m12, Length: 1m 30. Price: 600€ negotiable. (1600€ new). The loom can be seen assembled, near Toulouse/Blagnac. Easy to dismantle and transport. Tel: 05 62 21 27 45. Mob: 06 62 63 88 64 33-07-F Large pet carrier on wheels. Used once. 100cmx67cmx80cm. 60€. Tel : 05 53 28 96 56 34-11-F Grey plastic cosy dog bed. 72cm, 15€. Varikennel pet carrier 75cm x 48cm x 48cm, wire door with handles. 35€. Tel : 05 65 24 55 54 or 06 68 33 44 10 33-06-F Two microcoscopes types Euromex & Kyowa. Tel : 05 65 30 01 36 33-04-F Full length mink, size 12, colour midbrown, excellent condition.Tel : 05 63 67 45 48 33-03-F English book exchange at the bibliotheque de Gourdon 9-10am 1st Tuesday of each month from 2nd February. Contributions welcome 05 81 58 00 28 32-05-F
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Heating boiler, Remeha Quinta 35c. Ideal for underfloor heating or radiators and water cost. New 199€ Accept 800€. Underfloor heating Maifold and integrated pumpeuroflex double circuit. Can be added to cost. New 400€ Accept 180€ (2 available). Te l : 0 5 6 5 2 2 3 7 7 5 o r heating4sale@me.com 34-10-F Hot-water incubator (brooder) for sale 50€ - Brought to right temp. Thru hot water and maintained by heat from a lamp. Dates back to 1920's. Call Anne-Marie on 06 12 50 18 72 or amsbooks24@orange.fr 34-06-F Antique Roof Tiles, Mécaniques. Ideal for a terrace or renovation of an old house. Dimensions 200mm wide by 300mm high. Approximately 1200 available(60m²). Price 1€ each. Tel:05 65 36 02 32 34-07-F Old flat roof tiles. Excellent solid condition. 70 cents each. 05 65 31 04 36 34-04-F Rolling aluminium/zinc door. H 2,70m W2,60m. Suit barn or large shed. 75€. Buyer collects. Tel : 05 65 31 04 36 34-05-F Lawn mower. Petrol driven. Good briggs ans stratton engine. In good working order. Offers around 90€. Tel : 05 65 36 48 20 34-02-F Miscellaneous : Velux 50€ /40€ - Radiators 20€ - Sink 20€ - French window 120€ Windows 30€ / 15€ - Sideboard 50€ - Farm table 700€ - Dressing table 200€ - Bedside table 80€ - Chairs 15€ - Table (just the top) 200€ Tel : 05 65 31 14 14 31-04-F Retired builder sells building materials: clamps, beams, 2 firedogs, 2 cast-iron firebacks (1m20x60cm), one is decorated Tel: 05 65 24 60 57 30-15-F Large corner stone, Bouriane style (40cm x 50cm x 20 cm thick). Tel : 05 65 24 60 57
Facial & Beauty Treatments by beauty expert.www.visageandbeauty.com Email: sheriarjangi@hotmail.com Tel: 05 65 34 54 46 / 06 78 34 83 69 34-34-06-P Fryer Photographic : a souvenir of your holiday ? A gift for a friend? Something new for your home ? A friendly local service from a friendly local photographer. Tel : 05 65 32 03 52 / 06 27 83 12 37 www.fryerphotographic.com paul@fryerphotographic.com 33-12-F 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 Lot. Please contact: p.parry.paul@gmail.com or 06 80 76 44 08 28-04-F Accounts, tax returns and general advice. Call an English-speaking chatered accountant. 05 65 22 14 10 or write execo.partners@orange.fr 34-34-09-P Architectural services : all planning applications and red tape undertaken. Feasibility studies & project management - Renovation specialist. George Murray : 05 65 32 21 96 or visit www.theinsiders.fr 34-34-05-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 34-34-10-P-
MUSIC Topazmusic live(ly) duo play music of 1950-90's and self written material. Tel: 05 65 32 28 31 33-38-02-P
Building works - ex NHBC reg. - from small repairs to larger jobs, reliable - Free estimates. Tel : 05 65 36 78 25 or 06 80 27 81 75 gjhearsey@hotmail.com 29-34-01-P Kitchens / bathrooms / interior work. Installation/renovation/quotes. Competitive service. yvanb@orange.fr Tel: 05 65 22 55 48 34-35-08-P English Painter & Decorator. Fully qualified, free quotations given, all types of work undertaken. Phone Stephen Duke:- 05 65 22 96 44 or 0033 6 75 01 67 08 Email: sdecorator@hotmail.co.uk 3237-01-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 31-36-01-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 34-39-07-P Electrical work: big or small, new or renovation, registered English artisan 05 65 30 76 35 wright-electric@orange.fr 31-36-07-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 34-39-04-P LESSONS/TRANSLATION/IT Mayne Space : Make the Net Work for you ! Sébastien Cauzit can help you : with the internet (website creation, improve your web presence), choose an Internet service provider, select appropriate hardware and (free) software, manage your company with collaborative tools. Tel : 06 24 07 01 73 www.mayne-space.com cauzitsebastien@gmail.com 33-11-F Certified translations : birth certificates, driving licences, diplomas by sworn translator with french courts. Tel : 06 18 03 18 38 e-mail : karen.king@wanadoo.fr 33-36-01-P
Total immersion French courses in central Gourdon in the Lot. Make a leap forward in your French ! One week courses in June, Sept and Oct with accommodation if required. Go to www.frenchresidential.com or call Giles Murray on +33 (0)5 65 32 21 96 for more details 34-34-03-P Frustrated with not speaking the lingo? French lessons, all levels, conversation - Progress guaranteed Tr a s l a t i o n : m e d i c a l , a d m i n accompaniment in house buying, etc. Te l : 0 5 6 5 3 5 1 4 6 8 o r michael.gardiner2@neuf.fr
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MUSIC
29th Cahors Blues Festival: 10th – 17th July 2010
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nce again the Cahors Blues Festival really has something to offer everyone. Blues, African blues, gospel, rock'n roll, soul/funk – all tastes are represented. The main focus of the festival will be Place Bessière at the top of Boulevard Gambetta and once more the 'Village' will comprise the main and secondary stages, plus boutiques and refreshment facilities. Free concerts will be staged at 5pm and 7pm with the main programme commencing at 9pm. Reservation (via the website or Office de Tourisme) is recommended for the later concert. - The full 8 day programme features two top action Saturdays. On Saturday 10th July, Bronx blues phenomenon Popa Chubby, (sponsored by Harley Davidson) and on Saturday 17th July, three time Grammy Award winner Joe Louis Walker (sponsored by La Dépêche du Midi) is performing with his band. Both artists appear under the banner 'Blues Guitar Legends'. - There are further themed evenings including 'Blues Fusion' concerts featuring Roland Tchakounte and Amar Sundy on Monday 12th and a Master Class final presentation by Fred Chapellier and students from the Cahors Collège of Music. - On Tuesday 13th, there is a 'Tremplin' (talent contest) for blues bands, and on Wednesday 14th , 'Hommage Femmes de Blues' with Nina Attal (a previous tremplin winner) and the fabulous Connie Lush and Blues Shouter (from Liverpool, UK). Best of all, this evening is completely free! - On Thursday 15th the top of the bill will be American gospel, soul and blues singer Liz McComb and her band featuring special guest Calvin Cooke on steel guitar and UK r'n b legends Nine Below Zero (including former members of Dr.Feelgood and Taste) playing the premiere partie. - Friday 16th sees 'Blues en Ville' where groups and solo artists feature once again in the cafés and bars around the town and not just in Rue Gambetta. - On Saturday 17th the grande finale has Canadian singer-songwriter Dave Goodman followed by French blues rock group 'Blues Power Band' and at 21h Joe Louis Walker and his band. This promises to be an evening to remember. Tickets and booking information are now available from the Office de Tourisme in Place François Mitterrand Cahors Tel: 05 65 53 20 65. For all information about the artists appearing during the festival, please visit: www.cahorsbluesfestival.com
Cahors Blues Festival! Your chance to win 2 tickets (worth 30€ each) for the final evening's show headlined by Grammy Award winning Joe Louis Walker ! Just answer this question: Which band is appearing immediately before Joe Louis Walker on
All That Jazz...
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f you love good wine and great jazz music then we have the ideal festival for you! Vinovalie is a co-operative of four winemakers in the South West of France and last year they had the great idea of bringing top jazz performers from around the world to perform concerts at their vineyards. This year there will be 35 musicians from Argentina, Cuba and Europe. The festival will be held between the 21st and 24th July at the following locations: 21st July - Cave de Técou (Tarn)
Property Management Business for Sale North Lot, East Dordogne Based near Souillac and its new airport with London flights scheduled from June. Nearby tourist destinations, include mediaeval Sarlat and ancient Rocamadour. The Dordogne valley offers walking, cycling, canoeing, etc. Continued client base growth is anticipated due the boost in tourism and second home ownership provided by the new airport. Available as a Les Bons Voisins franchise or an independently purchased client base. Hand over date negotiable. For further information ring 05 65 41 66 40 or 06 45 45 04 38 email: deryckandjackie@lbvfrance.com For background details to the Les Bons Voisins business opportunity, see www.lbvfranchise.com or contact info@lbvfrance.com
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Satudray 17th ? a) Blues Power Band b) Liz Mc Comb c) Popa Chubby Send your answer to sophie@lefortysix.fr Entries must be in by July 10th. Title the e-mail "Cahors Blues Festival" 22nd July - Cave des Côtes d'Olt in Parnac (Lot) 23rd July - Cave de Fronton (Haute Garonne) 24th July - Cave de Rubastens (Tarn) Each of the wine cellars is transformed into an intimate concert venue with a jazz swing band at 7.00pm each evening then the main act at10.00pm. Alongside the musical entertainment there is the added bonus of wine tastings and talks from the winemakers plus a gourmet market. Shirley For further information, including details of the acts and ticket prices, contact Mathilde Salvaire on 05 63 57 18 10 or via e-mail: mathilde.salvaire@vinovalie.com
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SHOPPING BIEN-ETRE, SHOPPING Now is the Time for all Good Men (& Women) to Come to the Aid of the Party
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ummer is here and the season of fetes votive is nearly upon us. Most villages will be having their annual party during the period between the latter half of June through to the end of August. The origin of fetes votive is confused. According to some, it is political and to do with voting, but this view is outweighed by the more scholarly opinions that it is a fete in praise of the local patron saint – fete voto meaning “local fete”. The fetes are sometimes preceded by a votive procession and this is the giveaway of the origins. Sadly, the candle lit processions are more and more rare among the villages, which often no longer have a resident priest. Like many Christian celebrations, the fetes votive were probably originally hi-jacked from pagan celebrations, the timing coinciding roughly with that of the Harvest Festival. Whatever the reason for having the village parties, it
is a great tradition and we should all take full advantage of the chance to enjoy the weekend's activities and mix with our neighbours. The typical fete runs from Friday night through to Sunday night, but some extend into Monday as well. There is usually a dance band and a dance floor is set up for a dinner/dance on one of the nights. A pop “covers” band will perform a concert on another night and the proceedings finish on a high note with a firework display. During the evenings there are funfair rides and stalls (including the obligatory dodgems) and buvettes strategically sited in the streets to ensure no one goes thirsty. Farther to the south of France, fetes often include the running of bulls through the streets and a variety of quirky village competitions. Some fetes of course will occur on the same weekends as those of other villages, but within a local area, clashes are avoided. This way the locals can go from village to village each weekend and party throughout the summer. If you want to plan your summer partying, you might try visiting the web site http://www.fetes-et-foires.com/dpt-46-lot.php for a list of villages and party dates. John
“So the Memory Never Dies”
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wo days after D-Day in June 1944, a group of American OSS agents (Office of Strategic Services) were parachuted into rural Cantal to sabotage the German Das Reich troups on route to Normandy and also to assist the Maquis in the Lot with training, arms and much needed moral support. This top secret operation was code-named Emily and the twelve men, who had volunteered for this mission on the understanding that they were not covered by the Geneva Convention in the event of being taken prisoner, all survived and successfully completed their objective. It is only now that this story can be told – the OSS mission, which involved 13 different operational groups all over France, has been classified up until just a few years ago. Emily was the first of these missions. In 2009 a group of Americans residing in the Lot got together with the aim of promoting Franco-American relations. The first project, “So the Memory Never Dies,” was the translation into French of Emily's mission statement to pay homage to these men and acquaint the French with the role they played. At 3.30pm on July 10th, they will be presenting their work to the Museum of the Resistance. You can join them in paying tribute to these brave men, in the presence of the Museum Director, the Mayor of Cahors Jean-Marc Vayssouze-Faure and the American Consul in Toulouse, David Brown. The official presentation will immediately be followed by the opening of the Cahors Blues Festival, in the huge car park next to the Préfecture and Résistance Museum.
AND THE WINNER IS... Thank you for your participation in the game to win a palm tree with Passedat Nursery in Camy and Le Forty-Six. Issue 33, the question was : When do you give a gift of Muguet ? a) 1st April b) 1st May c) 14th July The answer was b) 1st May The winner is Regine Stevens Bravo !
Americans in the Lot is open to any Americans interested in this endeavor. For more information, contact Susanna Stevens 05 65 31 04 61 or susanna.stevens@free.fr or Dana Facaros 05 65 31 94 75 or dana.facaros@gmail.com
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Golf vs Marmite Q. What have golf and Marmite got in common? A. People seem to either love or hate them. Personally I love Marmite but have never acquired a liking for golf, which makes it all the more surprising that we and many of our chums never miss an opportunity to visit Le Neuf du Bouysset, the only golf course in the Lot Valley. The reason being that as well as a superb 9 hole golf course set in 15 hectares of beautiful, undulating countryside with a club house and shop, Aart and Monique Voorn have created their beautiful restaurant, the '3X3'. The restaurant has a new French chef, Emmanuel, who enthusiastically prepares lunches from Tuesday to Sunday with a menu that changes every week. You can choose the set price menu offering 4 dishes for 20 euros or just choose individual dishes for as little as 4 euros. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in a lovely restaurant, with a magnificent colonial style terrace in a truly beautiful setting and be assured of a warm, friendly and attentive welcome from Aart, Monique and their staff. The restaurant hosts monthly Indonesian buffet nights which are proving very popular, so booking is essential. The next is on June 25th and then 18th July and 22nd August. There are also other regular themed events for special occasions and private parties/group bookings can be catered for. The golf course opened last year but the fairways were not at their best due to the hot summer, now, after extensive work, Aart says the course is playing beautifully and they have also hired Thomas a golf pro to give lessons to groups and individuals. Clubs, balls, trolleys and buggies can be hired. There is a beautiful swimming pool available for members and guests of the Chambres d'hôtes. Roly M Golf Le Neuf. St Martin Le Redon. Opening times are 8.00am to 7.00pm Tuesday to Sunday for golf, food or just a drink. For more information call 05 65 30 34 00 (English spoken) or check out www.le-neuf-golf.eu
Apero O'clock
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here can't be many things in life more enjoyable than sitting on the terrace of a Bar, in the warm summer evening sunshine with your favourite cold drink, watching the Lot river meander by. One of the best places to experience this is surely La Batelière overlooking the river in Puy l'Evêque. Lucy and Alain Perrier, new owners of La Batelière since October 2009, have extended and developed the original bar into a full restaurant with regular live music. The bar/restaurant is open from 11.00am to 11.00pm every day except Monday. They offer a wide range of food options from Tapas, through value for money Plat du Jour, on to delicious seafood and fish including oysters, mussels, clams, crab, swordfish and sea bass, all fresh every day. Their style of cooking is Mediterranean and they also offer plenty of choices for those of us who enjoy a good steak or beefburger. Food is served indoors or outdoors on one of the two terraces overlooking the river. Live concerts are held every two weeks with a special themed meal on offer. Reservations are strongly recommended to avoid disappointment and bookings are welcome for large parties or special events. Roly R Forthcoming events include.... 18th June - 7.30pm Mamzelle Lily, cabaret chansons française. 19th June- 7.00pm Fête de la musique featuring, Les Jazzamis and les Banderas (jazz manouche) 8th July - 7.30pm Kevano, chanson populaire For info on future events call 05 65 36 95 31 (English spoken) or check out www.labateliere.canalblog.com
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BRIVE-SOUILLAC AIRPORT or Aéroport de Brive - Vallée de la Dordogne to give it its new official title!
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t last, after years in the planning, lots of controversy (not least about its name!) and numerous promises of opening dates, the new airport between Souillac and Brive is finally expected to be opening on the 15th
June. This offers a great alternative to Bergerac airport for those of us living in the Lot. The first flights include Cityjet to London City airport, three times per week on a trial basis - great for a week-end break to London or to link up to other UK towns. Cityjet is a subsidiary of Air France / KLM and their prices start at 59 euros one way including all taxes and other charges. According to their website, most of the June flights are already sold out so the demand is obviously high. Air France is also expected to begin flights to Paris from July. Talks are supposedly going on with a few of the British and Irish budget airlines but there is nothing definite yet and, with some of the current antipathy from many French airports towards Ryanair's negotiation tactics, it may be some time before we see these airlines here. The new airport is located in Nespouls, between Brive and Souillac and near the A20 autoroute. Shirley
Are you an Ambassadeur Lotois?
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f, like most of us who live in this beautiful region, you get lots of visitors throughout the year, then this great scheme could be for you. It is available to anyone living in the Lot and it entitles you to free entry to dozens of tourist attractions in our region when you are accompanied by one or more paying guests. So, you save money seeing some of our great tourist sites such as Le Gouffre de Padirac, La Forêt des Singes or Les Grottes de Lacave to name but a few of the 50+ attractions included in the scheme. If you are feeling really charitable, you might decide to share the cost of the tickets with your visitors so, for example, if there're two of you, you each pay just half price. Shirley For further details on how to get a card and become an “Ambassadeur” for our region, go to the website www.tourismelot.com and look under the section “coin des lotois” or telephone on 05 65 35 07 09. The card is valid for a year and, once registered, is automatically renewed each year.
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