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Dance, dance, dance with Akor Danse in Villefranche-du-Périgord: 26 August

An evening of dance in Villefranche-du-Périgord

DANCE of many varieties will be on offer this weekend when Akor Danse perform at the foyer rural, Place de la Halle, Villefranche-du-Périgord.

Irish dance, tap, modern jazz and of course the French cancan will be performed on Saturday 26 August, starting at 21h and tickets are priced 10€ for adults and it is free entry for under-12s.

 

Annual Salon des Antiquaires in Villefranche-du-Périgord: 19 & 20 August

THIS weekend sees Villefranche-du-Périgord welcome antique dealers from across France as it hosts its annual Salon des Antiquaires.

Taking place in the village square on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 August from 9h to 18h, you are sure to spot some interesting curiosities, as well as characters, for the popular fair that often draws both tourists and locals.

An evening of baroque music in Orliac and Loubéjac

Jean-Pierre Menuge will host an evening of baroque music

THE churches of Orliac and Loubejac will play host to an evening of baroque music later this month.

Hosted by Jean-Pierre Menuge, he will bring two young musicians to offer up a selection of work from Bach, Handel, Telemann and others.

Orliac will host the first concert on Tuesday 22 August, starting at 21h, and Loubejac will play host on Wednesday 23 August, again starting at 21h.

Tickets are priced 12 euros, with student tickets priced 8 euros and free entry for under-16s, and tickets can be bought on the door half-an-hour before the concert starts.

For more information call: 05 53 29 98 37.

Weekend village fête in Besse : 18, 19 & 20 August

Besse and its 11th century church welcome all to its fête

YOU have the chance to enjoy three days of festivities in Besse as the village fête will be open to all over a busy weekend of fun.

On Friday 18 August the village will open the weekend with a farmers market from 19h, with the chance to have a bite to eat, a drink and enjoy some of the small amusement stands.

Then at 20h30 there is a Zumba session and from 22h the disco music starts with an evening of 'mousee et mojito'.

Saturday 19 August is also set to be a busy evening with a mechoui on offer as well as music long in to the night.

On Sunday there will be a three different cycle routes to explore, as well as two for walkers, with a small entrance fee and for those staying closer to Besse there is a church service starting at 11h and the fête comes to a close at 19h

Classic accordion music and more at Loubéjac village fête

A busy weekend for Loubejac as it celebrates its fête votive

AN afternoon and evening of classic accordion music kick-starts the weekend village fair here in Loubejac.

A gala d'accordéon takes place on Friday 4 August featuring André Roques and his orchestra, with an opening session from 16h where local amateur players can take the stage.

Then from 21h André Roques, his orchestra and accompanying singer will perform a special gala evening, with an entrance fee of 8 euros.

On Saturday 5 August there is an evening meal, starting at 20h, of roast lamb as well as a starter, cheese, desert and wine priced at 17 euros for adults and 8 euros for under-12s.

From 22h the dance floor is open to all with live music from Cartoon.

The fete enjoys a quieter pace on Sunday 6 August, with a service in the church in Loubejac from 10h30 and then in the afternoon there is a treasure hunt for children, a pétanque competition and then a disco and apero from 18h.

Cheer on the runners at the Pays du Châtaignier race

Take to the trails around Villefranche-du-Périgord

CHEER on the runners this Sunday when they take to the trails around Villefranche-du-Périgord for the fifth annual cross-country run.

The runners will be setting off from the village square with the choice of two routes, one of 12km the other of 25km, that takes in the woods and slopes of the surrounding countryside.

From around 12h30 lunch will be available and there will also be a presentation of prizes for those who came out top on the day.

Cars 3 races into Villefranche-du-Périgord: 4 August

Cars 3 beneath the stars in Villefrance-du-Perigord

AN evening of open air cinema is on offer this weekend in the atmospheric village square of Villefranche-du-Périgord.

Cars 3 sees legendary Lighting McQueen blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast cars, the finds himself pushed out of the sport that he loves.

Hoping to get back in the game, he turns to Cruz Ramirez, an eager young technician who has her own plans for winning.

With inspiration from the Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns, No. 95 prepares to compete on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage..

The film showing , in French, takes place on Friday 4 August from 22h, with tickets priced 5€.

 

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Dépassé par une nouvelle génération de bolides ultra-rapides, le célèbre Flash McQueen se retrouve mis sur la touche d’un sport qu’il adore à la suite d'un terrible accident.

 

Pour revenir dans la course et prouver, en souvenir de Doc Hudson, que le n^o 95 a toujours sa place dans la Piston Cup, il devra faire preuve d’ingéniosité.

 

Il décide alors de se faire entraîner par une jeune mécanicienne, Cruz Ramirez - qui rêve elle aussi de victoire - afin de revenir dans la course et battre son nouvel ennemi, Jackson Storm.