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OUR PICK OF WHAT’S ON IN YOUR REGION
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: (Hopefully) Vide Greniers & Brocantes
• Cestas, 24 May (33) • La Buge, 30 May (24) • Saint-Pierre-sur-Dropt, 6 June (47) • Alvignac, 20 June (46) • Condom, 19 June (32) • Septfonds, 27 June (82) • Blagnac, 6 June (31)
Bourses d’Objets
• Mérignac, 5 June (33) • Monpazier, 27 June (24) • Layrac, 24 May (47) • Fontanes, 6 June (46) • Auch, 26 June (32) • Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, 30 May (82) • Toulouse, 12 June (31)
Market Days
• Pessac, Tuesday (33) • Hautefort, Wednesday (24) • Cocumont, Monday (47) • Pradines, Friday (46) • Condom, Sunday (32) • Monclar de Quercy,
Thursday (82) • Muret, Saturday (31)
The What’s On pages are colour coded for quick, easy department identification. Don’t forget, for lots more What’s On listings visit our website at www.thelocalbuzzmag.com OPEN GARDENS
Gardens of all sizes, shapes and styles are open throughout France this summer as part of the Jardins Ouverts initiative which supports physically challenged and seriously ill children and young people. www.opengardens.eu In addition the Ministere de la Culture’s Garden Rendezvous scheme takes place 4 to 6 June. bit.ly/3wRBaa9
VÉLO EN FRANCE
Will you be one of over half a million riders taking part in the Fête du Vélo across France on 3 to 4 June? Cycle alone or as a family, taking in cities or the rural countryside with a gentle ride or, if you are “so inclined”, a spot of mountain biking! www.veloenfrance.fr
LIGHT THE BONFIRES!
The annual Fête de SaintJean on 24 June originally commemorated the birthof John the Baptist. Today it’s more of a summer solstice celebration. Some say the bonfires burn demons and bring good luck, others that they represent the light of summer. We don’t recommend it but, apparently, jumping over the dying fire guarantees you a marriage by the end of the year!
Celebrating Music
The summer solstice on 21 June brings la Fête de la Musique where amateur and professional musicians perform, for free, in a wide variety of venues across France. There may or may not be large gatherings but keep your eyes and ears open, they pop up in streets, gardens and even on balconies! www.fetedelamusique.culture.gouv.fr
