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Nature, music and astronomy are at the heart of the 10th Festival Vie Sauvage in BOURG which, although cancelled last year, is still hoping to go ahead from 11 to 13 June this year. Held annually at the beginning of summer, the village comes alive, passionately celebrating eating, partying and living – and they do it really, really well! Go wild and enjoy music, concerts, dancing and great food in an 18th-century Citadelle where life is far from dull! www.facebook.com/ festivalviesauvage/

The much awaited Jazz 360 Festival promises to cover all styles of jazz in CENAC from 3 to 13 June. Postponed from 2020, the event remains faithful to its ethos set 11 years ago and is scheduled to present 20 concerts across various communes in the Portes

Les Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion presents a series of 18 classical music concerts accompanied by wine and a contemporary art exhibition at a variety of châteaux over the summer months. On 3 June at 20:30 for example, pianist Andrei Korobeinikov performs works by Strauss, Rachmaninov and Liszt at Château HautSarpe at SAINT-EMILION. On 17 June it is the turn of Laurent Korcia on violin and Momo Kodama on piano who perform Brahms, Bartok and Beethoven at the Château de Ferrand at SAINT-HIPPOLYTE. Other dates to look out for include 7 and 16 May, 1 and 24 June. www.grandheuresdesaintemilion.fr Around 50 chateaux and wine estates will be opening their doors from 10:00 to 19:00 during the Journées Portes Ouvertes in CADILLAC Côtes de Bordeaux on 22 and 23 May. Activities may change in accordance with health measures at the time but, as well as meeting the viticulteurs and learning about bio-diversity, you can expect wine tastings, vineyard walks, music and even displays of classic cars. Please don’t forget to drink responsibly… www.cadillaccotesdebordeaux.com/

Entre-deux-Mers. Designed to appeal to both those who are curious about jazz and “jazz aficionados”, it brings together a series of creative, modern jazz performances from an extraordinary selection of musicians. www.jazz.fr

The Bordeaux Ville de Pierre exhibition is the first dedicated display of stonemasonry in BORDEAUX. Digging deep into the stone excavation, crafting and construction of the City, and the role that its architecture plays, the exhibits include tools from Jean Missegue and Pierre Savignac and sketches by André Drapé. Together with other documents and films it creates a “muséographique” journey that explains why the City achieved UNESCO World Heritage status. Open at Porte Cailhau on Sundays from 14:00 to 18:00 until 31 May and then daily from 1 June to 30 September at 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 18:00. 05 56 00 66 00. Greco-Roman Expo The La Cité du Vin in BORDEAUX will be looking at mythology Big and explaining the close links between wine, gods and men in the Greco-Roman civilisation. Its 4th temporary One! exhibition, Boire avec Les Dieux (Drinking with the Gods), is open until 29 August and shows the many faces of Dionysos, the Greek god of wine, and the richness of the rituals that surrounded him. Some 50 ancient exhibits include works on loan from the Louvre Museum and the National Archaeological The 21st Fête le Vin on Museum of Athens, together Les Quais, Rive Gauche in with three creations specially BORDEAUX from designed for the exhibition 18 to 21 June is the place by street artists. to be to learn lots more www.laciteduvin.com/fr about the deliciously varied Bordeaux wines. With 10 pavilions holding dégustations as well as l’Ecole du Vin de Bordeaux, it’s the ideal time to meet the winegrowers and merchants. Whilst there, enjoy the many activities that are currently being planned and take a stroll along the Garonne. www.bordeaux-fete-levin.com

DORDOGNE

With 40 exhibitors, a live firing by Arnauld Le Calvé and a sculpture demonstration by Laure Gaudebert, the 44th Marché Ceramique at BUSSIERE BADIL is a ceramic artists dream. You definitely won’t be “glazing over” with the inspirational and broad range of exhibits that are on show from 10:00 to 18:00 on 25, 26 and 27 June. www.foiredespotiers.com

Driven by Les Vieilles Automobiles du Périgord, the 47th Bourse d’Echange can be found on the Allée des Grands Ducs, Site de Picquecailloux in BERGERAC on 26 and 27 June. Cars, motorbikes, cycles, tractors, miniatures and documents for all makes and models are amongst the displays. Trawl for those spare parts or manuals, find that missing miniature from your collection or just go along for the ride and enjoy the assortment of vehicles on show. www.vieillesautosduperigord.fr

Open to all levels from beginners to advanced, the 9th La Ronde Des Châteaux – La Sarladaise brings the chance to compete in three solo races, a two-person relay event, and a hike in the beautiful landscape of Périgord Noir. Kicking off from SARLAT-LA-CANEDA on 6 June, the distances vary from 6 and 13km to 38km. www.athletisme24sarlat. wordpress.com

Caring for and rehoming animals in need is at the heart of the Phoenix Association. To help further its cause, The Great Phoenix Book Fair will be taking place on 29 May at CAMPSEGRET with over 20,000 used books, all in excellent condition. These include fiction, non-fiction, children’s, French, Dutch, antiquarian, cookery, history and collectibles in paperback and hardback form. The various stands will also feature CDs, DVDs, vinyls, plants, Brica-Brac, children’s games, cards and Jigsaws with prices that start at just €1! All proceeds from the Book Fair, which will meet current safety standards, will go to the Phoenix Association. Full details at www.facebook.com/PhoenixAssociationFrance

This Journée du Bien Etre is filled with all kinds of experiences on 12 June at ECHOURGNAC. You can try everything from simply reading and relaxing in a quiet corner, shopping for artisanal health care products, or enjoying woodfired cooking, through to yoga initiation, an intro to sylvotherapy (the healing energy of trees), a Tak et Demont concert and, for 8 to 15 year olds, some guided meditation. The rates and times vary. An ephemeral day just for you! 05 53 81 99 28. It’s that time of year when not only are we able to sneak a peak inside many of the famous châteaux and manoirs in DORDOGNE and Lot et Garonne, but we can take part in the festivities that surround the Châteaux en Fête initiative. From 29 May to 13 June, doors are opened at various Châteaux, such as Bridoire, Biron and Mounet-Sully, to enchant us with their past. A full list of dates, locations and details of exhibitions, concerts and walks, etc., many of which are free, can be found at www.chateauxenfete.com

There are several organised Randonnée Pédestre in June and all you need is a good pair of boots, a torch for the evening walks, and stamina. A free 4-7km morning walk leaves the Club de Basket in MOULIN-NEUF at 10:00 every Saturday from the 5th, whilst an evening hike of 7 or 8km departs from SAINT-SULPICE-D’EXCIDEUIL (06 51 57 35 69) on the 6th. Discover the forest with a 20km hike from LALINDE (06 07 52 41 68), also on the 6th, whilst the 8km evening walk from MONPAZIER on the 26th (06 86 97 69 58) includes five gourmand stops along the way!

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Setting off from VILLEREAL on 15, 23, 29 May and 6, An exquisite repertoire of post Breathe Deep 12, 20 and 26 June, these varied Randonnée Pédestres are organised by Marcheurs romanticism and Villeréalais and arrive at impressionist Well-being is at the heart of three events taking place in CASTELJALOUX. Learn ways to relax using Korean techniques different locations such as Moulinet, Birons, Castelnaudmodernism is at the Atelier Initiation Relaxation Coréenne at 14:00 on de-Gratecambe, Ferrensac, being explored in 29 May. Activité Danse Africaine et Méditation-Relaxation Cancon, Monsaguel and this performance starts at 10:00 on 12 June and aims to free your mind with Conne-de-Labarde. All you by Eva Villegas on clarinet and Hughes the African beat. Atelier Bien-Etre at 14:00 on 26 June is all about mindfulness and relaxation. Each event takes place in the calm and serenity of the Lac De Clarens. Sounds good! need is some good footwear, an FFRP licence and a medical certificate. On y va! Leclère on piano 06 75 47 34 77. 06 76 51 81 93. at PRAYSSAS on 30 May. Rich in harmonic colours and Body Artnuances, these two You either love them or you hate them but this event musicians display does seem to be “written in ink”. The 3rd Tattoo both virtuosity and Convention is set to return to the Parc des Expo in refinement in their AGEN from 25 to 27 June. This Asian edition is sure work which features to be fully loaded with dragons, tigers and all things oriental to adorn whichever part of the body takes Poulenc, Ravel, your fancy. Ouch! www.agen-expo.com Debussy, Saint-Saëns and Widor. 05 53 95 00 15. THE CLASSICS

Three concerts are planned for the 20th Jour de La Musique en Vallée de GAVAUDUN on 15 May. A selection of Chamber music by Bartók, Brahms, Schumann and Schubert will be performed by sibling violinists Sarah Nemtanu and Deborah Nemtanu, followed by the Talweg Trio with violin, piano and cello. www.connaissancejeunesinterpretes.wifeo.com

Saddle up and improve your equestrian abilities with this Mountain Trail MTHA training day. Develop your skills and your relationship with your horse as you learn how to tackle and ride over obstacles with valuable advice from experienced trail riders. Ideal for all types of horses and riders, this fun course is also designed to improve your confidence and takes place on 23 May and 13 June at TRENTELS. 06 17 92 71 25. If you have ever wanted to find out exactly what goes into farming animals and crops, now’s your chance! Printemps à la Ferme is taking place over three weekends from 29 May to 19 June at around 80 farms. The inaugural weekend will be at BRUCH where, from 19:00, you can see a play, listen to music and enjoy locally produced food. Then it is your choice of farms from raising ducks and geese through to those transforming cereal into flour and pasta and, amongst others, the prune growers. 05 53 77 83 83.

The annual Château en Fête from 29 May to 13 June takes in 83 of the most spectacular châteaux from north Périgord to south Lot et Garonne. Each château opens its doors to present their choice of entertainment whether it be music, an exhibition, wine tastings or a concert, etc. Originating from 1137 and now a historical monument for example, the Château de DURAS promises to be illuminating (in more ways than one) with a trip to the 14th-century including a medieval camp, an insight into tableware and a chance to be hands on with weapons and armour of the day. All venues, dates and attractions can be seen at www.chateauxenfete.com

As part of the Le Vigan Jazz Festival, the Lorenzo Naccarato Trio takes to the stage at the Espace Culturel Jean Carmet in LE VIGAN at 20:30 on 4 June. Performing on piano, drums and double bass they promise to “take you on a dreamlike journey in an enchanting world”. On 5 June, also at 20:30, it is the turn of BAA Box, a voice, drums and bass trio who plan to take you to an imaginary land thanks to the incredible vocals of Leïla Martial. Sounds intriguing! Gaël Rouillhac has just released his first album, “Waterworks” and, together with violin and accordion, he will be revealing his latest compositions at 20:30 on the 6th. 05 65 32 79 72.

Multi-disciplined and multi-talented are two words that sum up the animations at the Festival de Cirque des Effilochés at SAINT-LAURENT-LES-TOURS from 4 to 6 June. Open from 15:00 to 23:00 and organised by the circus school, it combines workshops with concerts, culture and spectacular feats. Fun for all the family and daredevils alike! 06 33 63 84 00.

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Here’s a way to spend a May evening in DEGAGNAC! Take your pick from a 10km walk, a selection of VTT courses covering 10, 16 and 23km, or a run of 10 or 16km (medical certificate required). Events leave from 19:30 so reflective clothing and a personal light are needed to make sure you stay safe and reach the soup and other items offered by the Comité des Fêtes at the end of each course on 22 May. 07 81 96 04 97.

Open to all cyclists, La Ronde de l’Ourajou is an annual cycle tour in the heart of the Lot on 20 June at SALVIAC. Organised by the Club Salviac Cyclotourisme, registration for the 46, 71 or 95km circuits is open from 07:30 to 10:00 at the Halle Benoit Serres. For details of licences and to reserve food call 06 88 53 43 96. www.salviaccyclotourisme.com

Featuring paintings, sculptures, ceramics and, engravings, the postponed Exposition Rencontre des Artistes Amateurs is taking place from 21 to 24 May in PRADINES as part of the Rêvons Ensemble Season. With a new format for its 10th anniversary, in addition to their exhibits the artists have been invited to produce a work based on the theme, “the meeting”. This will be judged by a special jury and a public prize giving will take place at 16:00 on the 24th. The AVEC Pradines Association will be purchasing the winning piece and donating it to the town. 07 68 56 08 35.

Free entry to La Fête de la Rivière awaits you on 19 and 20 June in CAHORS. A variety of games, demonstrations by firefighters, fishing, canoeing, diving and free gabarot cruises will be available together with other activities such as flyboards, jet skis and wakeboards. Refreshments and catering will also be on site throughout the event on the Quai Valentré. 05 65 53 20 65. From 7 to 16 June, the VALLEE DU CELE becomes the home of CéléTé! Various locations provide everything from cycle rides and walks through to sporting activities for all ages. On land and on the river, you can try your hand at rock climbing, canoeing, biking, fishing, slackline and a host of other events, including swimming, all aimed at enjoyment of the great outdoors. See the website for full details – you can even visit private gardens! 05 65 34 06 25.

It’s going to be four days of fun, music, entertainment, dancing and gastronomic delights in GOURDON from 25 to 28 June as the Fête de la Saint Jean comes to town. Open every day from 15:00 to 01.00 there is sure to be a huge bonfire as part of these traditional celebrations. The full programme has yet to be unveiled but it’s bound to be exciting. 06 88 15 95 01.

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Together with your crew your task is to make a cardboard boat and then take part in a race on the River Baïse. Can it be done? You will need some seriously good ideas if your craft is to stay afloat but, whatever happens, you can be sure of quite a few laughs along the way. If boatbuilding isn’t for you, why not simply spectate as this crazy idea turns into a flotilla of “boardcraft”. Ship ahoy or ship wreck – which will it be? Ca Patauge à Gauge in CONDOM takes place on 26 June and is organised by Centre Social. 05 62 28 42 70.

You can fully integrate with the Rondèu du Castelnau from 25 to 27 June and, just to make sure, the website provides sheet music, lyrics and suggestions for your practice sessions at home beforehand. The musicians will come together to perform the musical répertoire, which reflects the traditional music and dance of Occitanie, during the aperitif-concerts on Saturday evening, Sunday at noon and on Sunday evening. Registration is required for the free workshops covering violin, diatonic accordion, vocals, bagpipes and wind instruments on the Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00. This should definitely be fun! www.arpalhands.org

A fabulous array of humorous caricatures, cartoons and stunning designs are on display at the Salon de La Caricature et du Dessin de Presse in Marciac from 21 to 24 May. Can you recognise the subjects? Take a close look at the different styles and influence your own drawings by studying the elements that are emphasised to display the character behind the sketch. Is it the eyes, ears, mouth, body shape or sense of fun that you first notice when looking at someone? We bet you won’t be seeing anyone in quite the same way again! 05 62 09 30 18.

The 11th Chemins d’Art en Armagnac presents a series of traditional and contemporary art exhibitions in four different locations across four weekends from 21 May to 18 June. At the Château de Fousseries in CONDOM you can see thought-provoking photographs and lino graphs from Ana Vorgan and, nearby at Château de Pouypardin, you will find the extraordinary communal art of Thierry Boutonnier. The Ancien Carmel in Condom is concentrating on artistic photographer Myriam Richard whilst, over in the village of LIGARDES, the contemporary art of Cassandre Cecchela looks at everyday objects in an impressionist style. bit.ly/3uXwVZ2

It’s no coincidence that this special dégustation falls on La Fête des Pères! Château Laffitte-Teston in MAUMUSSON-LAGUIAN is opening its “Speak-Easy” doors at 12:00 on 20 June as it presents Vieilles Vignes et Whisky (grand cru wines and whisky)! Available on reservation, you can also stay for a gourmet meal. Sounds ideal for that Father’s Day treat! 05 62 69 74 58.

Dedicated to the Gypsy and Balkan scene with well-known Tziganie artists performing from 20:00 until late (or should we say early), the exhilarating and 14th Welcome in Tziganie Festival combines dancing and concerts with exhibitions and a cultural village during the day, reflecting the vibrancy of this much loved music genre. Postponed from last year, the organisers are going ahead on 4 to 6 June with specially adapted seating and a redesigned performance hall at SEISSAN. Single and three-day passes can be obtained at www.welcomeintziganie.festik.net

Organised by children, for children, the brand new Festival Les P’tits Moussent is one that children, parents and grandparents can all enjoy. Since March, Les P’Tits have been making posters, costumes and leaflets, etc., in preparation for the concerts, workshops, games and resident artist displays. You can show your support and enjoy the events at La Petite Pierre in JEGUN from 10:00 to 18:00 on 27 June. www. petitepierre.wixsite.com

TARN ET GARONNE

The Festival Committee of SERVANAC has confirmed that, this year, it will definitely be holding the Fête de la Musique et Marché Gourmand on 19 June. Similar in style to the very successful 2019 event, it will feature several quality bands such as Rednox, Grand Magazin and, hopefully, The Pipe Smokers. With varied music and refreshments as well as a wide choice of gourmet treats from local artisans, there is definitely sure to be something for everyone! www.animations-servanac.fr

How do you make more than 1000 hats a day? With this visit to the Chapellerie Crambes in CAUSSADE you can find out! The one hour visits, on Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 2 June, take you right through the process from forming to moulding, sewing and then finishing them by hand. www.chapeaux-crambes.fr Here’s another heads up! Chapellerie Willy’s Paris, also in CAUSSADE, offers guided tours on Thursdays and, they say, their hats incorporate “those little je ne sais quoi that one finds on the hats of the royal court of England”. Interesting! 05 63 26 04 04. The result of a scientific and cultural partnership with the Louvre museum, the exhibition “FerdinandPhilippe d’Orléans (18101842) - Images d’un prince idéal” brings together historical pieces from the finest public and private collections at the Musée Ingres Bourdelle in MONTAUBAN from 18 June to 24 October. Often forgotten today in the turmoil of history, Ferdinand-Philippe was heir to the French throne for 12 years from 1830. His elegant silhouette was painted by Ingres in 1842 and acquired by the Louvre in 2005. It is not only the last painting for which the prince posed before his accidental death at the age of 32, it is also the last male portrait by Ingres who was deeply affected by the tragedy. www. museeingresbourdelle.com

The exciting Raid Tout Absolu is back, ready to test your stamina and fitness on 19 and 20 June at SAINT-ANTONIN-NOBLE-VAL. Open to both expert and family “raiders”, this multi-activity event combines four disciplines for teams of two on the discovery and family raids, and teams of three in the expert raid category. The weekend event comprises trail running, mountain biking, canoeing and orienteering on different courses to suit different abilities. The experts also have another task: via ferrata (rock climbing)! Registration is required and full details can be found at wwwabsoluraid.com.

The best of Gospel is what is promised at Nicoletta et Ses Chœurs Gospel on 3 June at l’Eglise Saint Jean de Villenouvelle in MONTAUBAN. This outstanding, spiritual performance takes the audience on a captivating journey through immortal titles such as Oh Happy Day and Amazing Grace, to the beloved songs of Jacques Brel and Edith Piaf and, amongst other favourites, the immense Summertime. The extraordinary acoustics and architectural splendour simply add to the experience, allowing Nicoletta’s magnificent, powerful voice to fill the space with joy. 05 63 63 60 60.

Celebrating its 10th season, Espace Points de Vue gallery opens in LAUZERTE on 29 May with a vernissage at 18:30. Exquisite art is always a feature of these annual exhibitions and this year is no exception. The four artists displaying their fabulous works throughout June are Martine Auger, Kleber, Jean Suzanne and Christine Valcke. www.artpointsdevue.com Performing on rare and ancient instruments, the “Presque Classique” duo will be revisiting some of the classic classics at Pique-Nique Musical, a picnic at the Base de Loisirs le Lomagnon at BEAUMONT-DE-LOMAGNE on 26 June. Join them and their choice of instruments, whether they be Poussot’s monochord, nyckelharpa, clavietta, ukulele, glass harp or hurdy-gurdy from 12:00 to 15:00 for a relaxing yet fun afternoon. 05 63 02 16 76.

N.HAUTE GARONNE

Festi’Couleurs, Le Festival de la Mixité, is an artistic, festive event based on diversity and, for this reason, showcases art and culture from around the world. Discover a host of Toulouse musicians, singers, actors, authors, painters and dancers as they perform to raise funds for international solidarity projects. Ideal for the whole family, proceeds from the raffle, for instance, will go to “Mah Vicky” to help develop an agro-organic farm in Congo-Brazzaville. Free to attend, it is certainly going to add even more colour to the “pink city”, TOULOUSE, on 28 and 29 May. www.ake31.com/ festicouleurs/ The Cité de l’Espace, in partnership with Residence 1+2, is joining the delayed Saison Africa 2020 by hosting the Franco-Togolo-Sengalese astrophysicist and visual artist, Caroline Gueye. Physics and theoretical physics are at the core of her artistic process which she creates by melding, heating, engraving and shaping recyclable plastic to generate installations to walk through or, in some cases, sculptures and installations that will only be translated via photographs. Applying quantum mechanics and theories, including string theory, she aims to spark a thought process with the viewer on how theoretical physics influences their daily life. Her exhibition, which is dedicated to space and the future, is on display at the Cité de l’Espace in TOULOUSE from 5 to 26 June. www.cite-espace.com

The 26th Rio Loco Afrika has been confirmed for 13 to 20 June at Prairie des Filtres in TOULOUSE. Highlighting African culture and music and incorporating concerts, shows for young audiences and conferences, the event is set to welcome artists from all over Africa. Alongside others, these include the powerful voices of women’s “supergroup” Amazones d’Afrique, James BKS from the Afro-urban scene, jazz from Ray Lema and Blick Bassy, and the enormous singing talent that is Fatoumata Diawara. 05 61 22 21 43.

Establishing a symbolic link between renewable energies and transport, Les Defis Solaires 2021 has been organized by Planète Sciences Occitaine to illustrate the benefits and capabilities of solar power. This fun yet scientific event presents wire and radio-guided solar mini-vehicles which compete in speed, “driving”, endurance and weight traction events at Cité de l’Espace in TOULOUSE on 28 and 29 May. These very real challenges are the result of several months of creativity by young people in colleges, high schools and leisure centres who have designed and built their own vehicles. www.cite-espace.com

Forged on the stage, the completeness of this duo is described as “David Fray’s uncompromising keyboard responds to Renaud Capuçons sensual bow”. With works by Bach, Schubert and Schumann for piano and violin you can see their outstanding performance, which goes beyond complementary skills, at the Halle aux Graines in TOULOUSE on 25 May. www.fnacspectacles.com

Celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth of Jean de La Fontaine, the widely read poet and author of the acclaimed “Fables”, the 5th edition of Musique en Dialogue aux Carmélites opens in TOULOUSE with the first of five concerts on 13 June at 11:00 and 16:00. Set in this charming, baroque chapel and combining music performances with literature, poetry, paintings and engravings, etc., you can also meet the artists and enjoy various tastings of regional products in the garden. www. musiquendialogue.festik.net

Postponed from September, Eva Queen is set to appear at the Zenith in TOULOUSE on 30 May. Considered to be the urban pop revelation of the year, Eva has had a meteoric rise in her fan base and already has 200 million YouTube views, a gold record and a platinum single to her credit. This high-energy performance represents a state of mind and values, and delivers a message filled with strength, independence and feminism. www.ticketmaster.fr