THE French have come to the rescue of the Dordogne tourism trade this summer, with initial figures showing that the advertising promotions after the de-confinement in May helped the region. The Comité Départemental du Tourisme de la Dordogne (CDTT) has said that despite foreign visitors being greatly reduced due to... Read more →
Enjoy a marche gourmand during a Loubejac evening: 29 August
TAKE a stroll through the Loubejac countryside, and enjoy a bite to eat, during the marche gourmand taking place on Saturday 29 August. The walk starts at 19h from beneath the church in Loubejac, heading off in the direction of an apéritif, after that you carry on walking towards you... Read more →
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Salon des Antiquaires in Villefranche-du-Périgord: 22 & 23 August
THE 50th Salon des Antiquaires will be held in Villefranche-du-Périgord on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, in the Place de la Halle in the centre of the village. The fair draws in exhibitors from across France and you are sure to spot something strange or quirky on the stalls.... Read more →
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Bergerac face mask rule brought in
BERGERAC has joined many other towns in France by bringing in a mandatary face mask rule on market days in an attempt to slow the spread of Covid-19. Anyone aged over 11 will have to wear a mask on Wednesdays and Saturdays, between 7h and 14h, if walking in the... Read more →
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Vide grenier in Besse: Sunday 30 August
BESSE will host a vide grenier and brocante on Sunday 30 August, with the stalls opening from 8h. It is organised by the local chasse and if you want to sell a few of your own things on the day call 06 88 85 60 91 or 06 88 85... Read more →
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Périgueux makes it mandatory to wear face masks
FACE masks will now have to be worn on the streets of central Périgueux following discussions between the Dordogne préfecture and mairie. With the number of tourists visiting Périgueux still high, and the increased number of cases of Covid-19 in France, the decision has been made to require the wearing... Read more →
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Bergerac Airport says flights to continue despite UK quarantine measures
FLIGHTS at Bergerac Airport to the UK will continue to operate following the UK government's announcement that a 14-day quarantine period will apply to people travelling from France, The airport has said that flights operated by Ryanair, Jet2 and British Airways will continue until they themselves are informed of any... Read more →
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Belvès aeronautical club hosts open day: 15 August
BELVES aeronautical club will be hosting a slimmed down version of its annual aeroplane meeting on Saturday 15 August, when it opens its doors to visitors. The event usually draws aircraft from across France, but due to the Covid-19 restrictions, it will be a local affair with the chance to... Read more →
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Bordeaux makes face masks mandatory on popular shopping streets
THE mayor of Bordeaux has said the increase in Covid-19 cases in the city is worrying and has prompted him to make it mandatory to wear a face mask on the two main retail high streets. Pierre Hurmic has said that from Saturday 15 August, people will have to wear... Read more →
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Sarlat makes masks mandatory during market days and night market
THE popular Dordogne tourist destination of Sarlat has made it mandatory to wear a face mask during market days and for those attending the evening market. To deter the spread of coronavirus, face masks will have to be worm in the pedestrianised areas of the town on Saturdays between 9h... Read more →
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