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Public swimming pool in Villefranche-du-Périgord opens
THE open air public swimming pool in Villefranche-du-Périgord will open for the summer season on Saturday 30 June. The pool is found near the gymnasium on the north side of the village and it will be open every day from 14h to 19h until Sunday 2 September, and for more... Read more →
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Soldiers to patrol Dordogne towns and attractions this summer
SOLDIERS are to be deployed to tourist attractions and towns in the Dordogne as security measures are maintained as part of the Opération Sentinelle plan to protect against terrorist acts. France Bleu Périgord reports that 26 military personnel, alongside additional gendarmes, will patrol popular tourist areas and events over the... Read more →
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Local farmers markets open for summer season
EVERY Thursday the popular night market beneath Loubejac's church tower takes place and runs throughout July and August. The first one takes place on 5 July, starting at 18h30, and remember to bring along your plates, as well as glasses for a dash of wine and knives and forks. Local... Read more →
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France will bring in new speed limits from 1 July
DESPITE protests from many, the legislation covering the reduction in the speed limit from 90 km/h to 80 km/h on routes départementales in France has been published and will come into force from 1 July. Work is already underway to change the 11,000 road signs that will have to be... Read more →
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Amoureux de Ma Femme showing in Villefranche-du-Périgord: 29 June
A MAN fantasies about his best friend's new girlfriend. He is willing to throw caution to the wind to fulfill his wildest dreams. The film showing, in French, takes place in the foyer rural of Villefranche-du-Périgord on Friday 29 June from 20h30, with tickets priced 6€. *** Daniel est très... Read more →
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Fête Nationale celebrations Villefranche-du-Périgord: 13 July
TO mark the Fête Nationale across France, Villefranche-du-Périgord is hosting a meal, music and a firework display on Friday 13 July. The meal, starting at 20h, is organised by the local rugby club and includes magret de canard and is priced 17€ for adults and 10€ for children. The disco... Read more →
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Bal des Pompiers in Villefranche-du-Périgord: 14 July
EXPECT a night of loud music and dancing into the early hours as the Villefranche-du-Périgord Bal des Pompiers takes place on Saturday 14 July. Taking place at the fire station in the village, the evening starts at 19h with the chance to enjoy a beer and drinks, as well as... Read more →
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Display of artists' work and salon des livres in Villefranche: 15 July
A NUMBER artists will be displaying their work on Sunday 15 July in the foyer rural of Villefranche-du-Périgord, here in the southern tip of the Dordogne. Potters, painters and many other artists will be showing off their passion for their work, and explaining to visitors how they make what they... Read more →
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Tap your toes at the Fête de la Musique in Villefranche-du-Périgord: 22 June
WORLD music, jazz and Blues are on the menu for the Fête de la Musique in Villefranche-du-Périgord on Friday 22 June. The Blues trio Vanguy Terra will be playing outside the Café de la Poste at the top of la rue Notre Dame, a little further down close to the... Read more →
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