THIS year's journée champêtre, or country fair, here in Loubejac takes place on Sunday 21 May. The day starts at 9h with an eight or 13 km walk for the active with a registration fee of 3€, close on 100 people took part last year, with walkers setting off from... Read more →
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Theatre and the Blues with Café Associatif in Loubéjac: 5, 6 & 7 May
ACT up to your heart's content or listen to some Blues at the Café Associatif L'Ecole, in the salles des fêtes in Loubéjac, when it opens its doors on the first weekend of the month. On Saturday 6 May from 14h there is a chance to take part in a... Read more →
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Sarlat set to welcome the Tour de France 2017
SARLAT is set to be a key point on the route of this year's Tour de France as it winds its way through the Dordogne on 11 July. Sud Ouest reports that the popular tourist town will host three 'villages' for cycling fans to enjoy, including special features on the... Read more →
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Frosty chill poses a risk to growers
THE frost is still to loosen its grip on this corner of the Dordogne, as Loubejac woke up after a chilly night. The fields and low bushes were covered in a coat of frost this morning and in the woods the drip, drip, drip of the ice melting off the... Read more →
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Villefranche-du-Périgord and local bastides to celebrate their long, long history
IT is a few months off, but one to consider if you have friends visiting this year, as Villefranche-du-Périgord and other bastides in the region celebrate their long history. La Depeche reports that from 29 September to 1 October, Villefranche will join Monpazier, Monflanquin and Villeréal in marking the history... Read more →
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South American rhythm from Sangria Gratuite in Besse: 20 May
THE song and dance of South America will mix with the music of France when Sangria Gratuite perform in Besse on Saturday 20 May. Tickets are priced 10 euros, with tickets for children under 12 priced 5 euros and free entry for children under seven. Cristal Disco will also ensure... Read more →
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Five deer in the low light of early evening
IT is never very easy to capture the deer local to Loubejac on camera, but when you spot five just off the road side in the low light of early evening you have to give it a try. The last of the five had just sprung across the road in... Read more →
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Loubejac, and France, steps into the unknown
LOUBEJAC went to the polls yesterday, like the rest of France, in the first round of the presidential election and like the rest of the country backed Emmanuel Macron. But also like the rest of France, Marine Le Pen took second place in front of the two other leading figures... Read more →
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Classic sounds of France from Joce in Campagnac-les-Quercy: 29 April
ENJOY some of the musical classics of France with the vocal/piano duo, Joce, set to perform at the salle des fêtes in Campagnac-les-Quercy on Saturday 29 April. The concert starts at 21h and tickets are priced 10€, with free entry to those aged under 12. Read more →
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Lack of rain in south west leads to worries over forest fire and drought
THE neighbouring département of Lot-et-Garonne has been placed on a high-risk of forest and vegetation fires due to the recent dry conditions. It is a rare occurrence for April, but the region's fire personnel are on alert as the lack of rain, and high winds, has raised awareness of the... Read more →
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