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Almost every village
and town has its own programme of events throughout the year. Fairs,
fetes, festivals and markets, the choice is enormous and many events
are free or cost only a few euros. The French are very keen on the arts and many villages have regular painting and sculpture exhibitions. There are also artist and pottery fairs in St Cere to stroll around, with everything from the traditional to the very contemporary! It seems that almost every day during the summer there is a village fete somewhere. These often include entertainment from a band or two, the chance to sample some local food and often end with a firework display. We even have fetes devoted to cattle, horses and donkeys! Who can resist a baby donkey?
If you want to
experience a proper French market then the best
traditional markets take place each Saturday in Figeac and Brive-la-Gaillarde.
In Figeac the market is smaller but you also have the opportunity
to explore this wonderful historic town. For a large market with
an enormous variety of locally produced food and wine then Brive
is a must. Here you will find many small scale farmers selling their
own cheese, bread, wine and fruit which is guaranteed to be fresh
and delicious. The St Cere night market in August is a different
experience altogether with brightly-lit colourful stalls and live
music. To find a bargain visit one of the regular antique or brocante fairs. Quality antiques are often cheaper here in France than in the UK - provided you have room in the car to take your purchase home! For an extra special experience you must visit the local bird of prey sanctuary "Le Rocher des Aigles". Whilst we do not normally agree with captive birds this centre is well respected and has a breeding programme that has produced over 500 fledglings in 10 years. Here you will see at close quarters the amazing spectacle of eagles, buzzards and even condors flying high above the centre before swooping down to land in front of you. It really is nothing like you have seen before!
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 If music is your choice we have everything from local and national choirs performing in the church to Jazz, Blues, World Music and "Boogie-Woogie" festivals as well as local folk music and dance.
Also definitely don't miss the famous celebration of African music each year in Cajarc. We defy anyone not to be carried away by the infectious music. |
The
town of Gourdon holds an excellent medieval festival with
re-creations of life in the middle ages. Actors play out typical
scenes, often "kidnapping" tourists to hold to ransom.
Jugglers and acrobats amaze their audience with their skill and bravado
and this is all accompanied by strolling musicians and poets. A number
of son et lumieres also take place during the summer at various villages.
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