THERE have been human settlements in Besse dating back possibly as far as the Prehistoric age, writes Carol Miers. With iron ore in the ground and wood for charcoal from the nearby forests it later became important for the Celts. The history is partial but certainly when the Romans arrived,... Read more →
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Mellow jazzy sounds from Trio Swing Guitar in Besse: 8 June
ENJOY an evening of jazzy swing in the atmospheric setting of the 11th Century church in Besse. Trio Swing Guitar will be bringing their mellow sounds to the village on Friday 8 June from 20h30, with an entrance price of 10 euros (free for under 12s) and a drink offered... Read more →
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Pétanque competition in Villefranche-du-Périgord: 16 June
KEEN to brush up on your pointing or shooting; wondering what a cochonnet or mène are? Then polish up your boules and get along to Villefranche-du-Périgord in a couple of weeks. The concours de pétanque will take place on Saturday 16 June from 19h with the competition open to all... Read more →
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Oli & Ze Fuzz bring Rock 'n' Roll music to Loubejac
A NIGHT of Rock 'n' Roll music is on the menu at this weekend's Café L'Ecole at the salle des fêtes in Loubejac. On Saturday 2 June from 21h Oli & Ze Fuzz will be bringing some rock classics, as well as their own compositions, to the French countryside, and... Read more →
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Number of sanglier and deer that can be hunted in Dordogne agreed
THE Dordogne authorities and local hunting associations have agreed on the number of larger wild animals that can be hunted for the 2018/19 season. Sud Ouest reports that a minimum of 12,250 sangliers and a maximum of 18,200 can be killed. While for deer the number is a minimum of... Read more →
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Vide grenier and music at Prats-du-Périgord fête: 2 & 3 June
A WEEKEND of music, fireworks and a vide grenier is on offer at the Prats-du-Périgord fête on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 June. The distinctive village will provide a stunning backdrop to the annual fête that opens with a meal, then musette music, fireworks and a disco long into the... Read more →
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Weekend village fête in Saint Cernin de l'Herm: 8, 9 & 10 June
THREE days of festivities are set to take place in Saint Cernin de l'Herm as the village fête will be open to all over a busy weekend of fun. On Friday 8 June the village will open the weekend with a roving bandas touring the streets from around 20h, with... Read more →
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Tour du Périgord cycle race around the bastides
CYCLING fans should head to Villefranche-du-Périgord on Sunday 10 June, when a race through the bastides and woods of the area takes place. The 22nd Tour du Périgord will see 150 cyclists take on a 154 km course around the local villages of Villefranche and Besse, as well as the... Read more →
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Evening of delights during La Nuit des Musées
THE annual Nuit des Musées takes place on Saturday 19 May with the promise of light shows, theatrical performances and public readings bringing a whole new life to exhibits. Public buildings, museums and other institutions will be open to the public free of charge for an occasion that has gained... Read more →
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Get to know the neighbours in Villefranche-du-Périgord
BRING along a bite to eat, something to drink, and get to know your neighbours in Villefranche-du-Périgord during a Fête des Voisins later this month. Taking place beneath the halle in the village square local residents, business owners and members of the many associations are invited to attend an easy... Read more →
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