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 18 and Sunday 19 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.
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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 17 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 'mojito'.
Saturday 18 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
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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 17 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 'mojito'.
Saturday 18 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.
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YOU are sure to have a great time at Loubéjac village fête, set beneath the old church and looking over the most beautiful valley, which takes place early next month.
On Saturday 4 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 music from SDF Animation.
The fete enjoys a quieter pace on Sunday 5 August, with a service in the church in Loubéjac from 10h30 and then in the afternoon there is a treasure hunt for children, a pétanque competition and then aperos from 18h and a bal musette from 21h.
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THE always popular vide grenier in Loubejac takes place on Sunday 29 July, with an official opening time of 8h.
Set beneath the church tower, the sale always draws in the crowds and offers you a chance to pick up a bargain or two with many stalls hosted by local villagers as well as those from a little further afield.
If you want to sell a few of your own things on the day call 05 53 28 49 40 or 05 53 29 49 50, with the price being just €2.50 per metre length.
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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 music will spring into life from around 22h and a firework display that lights up the church is set to start at 23h.
On the 14 July there will be a disco organised by the local fire service, ensuring two days of fun and music in the village.
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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 a bite to eat.
The disco will be starting around 22h and you can be assured of an entertaining evening where the volunteer firemen and women of Villefranche-du-Périgord let their hair down.
On the 13 July there is a meal and disco organised by the village rugby club, as well as firework display, taking place in the village.
Le Club de l'USV Rugby & les Pompiers de Villefranche du Périgord vous donnent RDV vendredi 13 et samedi 14 juillet pour 2 soirées très festives !
** Au programme : **
VENDREDI 13 JUILLET "FÊTE DU RUGBY" // sous la Halle
- Repas Magret à 20h00, 17€ pour les adultes, 10€ pour les enfants de moins de 10 ans.
- Soirée dansante avec "CRISTAL DISCO"
- Feu d'artifice (embrasement de l'Église) à 23h00
- Buvette
SAMEDI 14 JUILLET "BAL DES POMPIERS" // au centre des secours
- Repas Cochon à la broche à 20h00 (frites + glace + 1 boisson) , 12€ .
- Début de soirée animé par "SENSATION MUSETTE"
- Bal des Pompiers avec "DISCOMOBILE LA NUIT"
- Buvette
Réservations repas "Fête du Rugby" du 13 juillet : 06.83.93.72.31
Réservations repas "Bal des Pompiers" du 14 juillet : 06.83.43.47.96
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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 make.
Also on the same day under the halle from 9h will be the popular salon des livres with a fine collection of antique books on display, but there will also be a chance to find more common titles and bandes dessinées.
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DON'T forget to bring along your musical talent for the Fête de la Musique celebrations in Saint Cernin de l'Herm later this week.
Musicians of all types and abilities are invited to attend the get-together being held in the school courtyard in the centre of the village on Friday 15 June from 19h.
It is always a pleasant, easy going atmosphere, with musicians of all ages taking part and getting the chance to take to the stage as soloists or to share the spotlight with others.
Free entrance, with drinks and light meals also available.
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AN evening of moules-frites and music is on offer later this month, set beneath the church at Loubéjac.
On Saturday 23 June from 20h, and organised by the comité des fêtes of Loubéjac, you can enjoy the classic French summer dish with a dessert and a drink all included in the price of 12 euros.
There are no longer places available for the meal, but the disco and bar will be open to all after 22h.
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