AngloINFO | Poitou-Charentes What's On Guide
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Tell Poitou-Charentes about YOUR event! Local Poitou-Charentes What's On: today 16 Angoulême (website) Art & Exhibitions Museum of the Bande Desinee Every day Huge collection of comic strip artwork with library and children's workshops. At 121, rue de Bordeaux Anglouleme. Tel: 05 45 38 65 51. Open every day during July and August from 10:00 to 19:00. And at other times from 10:00 to 18:00 (Also closed Mondays). Adults €5, Children from 7 to 18 €2.50. Rémy Hysbergue Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday, September 25, 2009 To: Saturday, December 12, 2009 Exhibition by painter Rémy Hysbergue at FRAC, 63 boulevard Bresson. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 14:00-19:00 and entry is free. For more information telephone: 05 45 92 87 01. Music: Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Soul Old Blind Mole Orkestra On: Saturday, November 07, 2009 The Old Blind Mole Orkestra are in concert at the Kennedy Irish Pub, 3 rue Beaulieu, at 22:00. For more information telephone: 05 45 94 12 41. Walks & Visits Lunapark Every Sun, Fri, Sat From: Saturday, November 07, 2009 To: Saturday, November 28, 2009 Special events at the Lunapark include fireworks on the 7th, the 'Journée de la Rose' on the 15th and all rides for €1 and €2 on the 27th and 28th. Lunapark is open from 14:00-midnight. For more information telephone: 06 09 79 69 68. 16 Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (website) Walks & Visits Eglise Souterraine St Jean Every day Underground church carved into the rock in the 12th Century by Benedictine monks. Open all year from 09:30 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00 except between 15th June and 15th October when it closes at 19:00. Adults €4, under 12s €1. 16 Baignes Ste-Radegonde Art & Exhibitions Sculpture Exhibition Every Sun, Wed, Fri, Sat From: Friday, October 02, 2009 To: Sunday, November 15, 2009 Exhibition of sculptures by Jean-Jacques Civalero at l'Espinoa, Impasse des Halles. The exhibition is open on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 16:00-19:00. Free entry. For more information telephone: 05 45 78 93 93. 16 Chalais Children's Events Wide Awake Club for Children Every Sat An introduction to English through games, activities, music, movement, singing and story-telling for children aged 3-5 years and plays, poetry, games, puzzles, logic, riddles and songs for children aged 6-12 years. At Perroquet Vert every Saturday morning from 10:00-11:00 for the 3-5 year olds & 11:00-12:00 for the 6-12 year olds. €7 per child. For more information telephone: 05 45 78 84 49 or e-mail: allezlesenfants@yahoo.fr Talks, Classes & Workshops Classes & Workshops at Le Perroquet Vert Every day A variety of classes take place in the upstairs rooms at Le Perroquet Vert starting from the 8th September. Classes include dressmaking, painting, yoga, Alexander technique, arts & crafts and reading & writing for children. For further information telephone: 05 45 78 84 49. 16 Chassenon Walks & Visits Chassenon Roman Baths Every day One of the best preserved Gallo-Roman sites in Europe. Open every day. See the website for more information or email to: amis.chassenon@free.fr or telephone: 05 45 85 55 15. 16 Cognac (website) Art & Exhibitions Museum of Art and History Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Exhibition of paintings, sculptures and archeological artifacts many from private collections. At Les Remparts, Place de la Salle Verte. Open every day except Tuesday between November and March from 14:00 to 17:30, and between April and June and September and October from 11:00 to 18:00. Between July and August open every day from 10:00 to 18:30 € 4.50 adults, € 3.00 under 18's Telephone: 05 45 32 07 35 Music: DJ & Clubbing Chinese Man & Scratch Bandits Crew On: Saturday, November 07, 2009 Hip hop electro and scratch hip-hop at Les Anciens Abbattoirs at 21:00. Tarif €15. For more information telephone: 05 45 32 17 28. Sport & Sailing Ice Skating Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday, October 23, 2009 To: Sunday, March 07, 2010 The ice-skating season returns with the Patinoire de Cognac opening from the 23rd October until the 7th March 2010. The rink is located on the Esplanade de la Croix Montamette, Parc des Expositions Espace 3000. See the web-site for opening times and tarifs. 16 Jarnac (website) Talks, Classes & Workshops Accents English Literacy Classes for Children Every Sat From: Saturday, September 05, 2009 To: Saturday, December 18, 2010 Two-hour English literacy classes for children, run on Saturdays in term time by the Accents Association. See the web-site for full details or telephone: Kathryn Dobson: 05 49 97 10 17. 16 La Couronne Children's Events Exhibition 'Petit Carré Deviendra Cube' Every Sun, Wed, Sat From: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 To: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Interactive exhibition for 3-6 year olds. The exhibition explores different shapes and forms with 9 modules accompanied by a short text and is held at Château de l'Oisellerie on Wednesday, Saturday and Sundays from 14:30-18:00. For more information telephone: 05 45 67 31 67. Sport & Sailing Race Course - Hippodrome La Tourette Every day The track hosts eight racing meets located on a 35 hectare site. Standard cost €5.50. For further information Tel 05 45 61 23 74 16 Rouillac Art & Exhibitions Art Exhibition Every day Permanent exhibition of the paintings and sculptures of over 30 artists on display at the Logis de la Logerie, Rouillac. Open every day from 11:00 to 13:00 and from 14:30 to 19:30. Closed Friday Saturday and Sunday out of season. Telephone: 05 45 21 61 07 for details. 16 Various Places Events & Festivals Piano en Valois From: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 To: Saturday, November 21, 2009 The 16th edition of the Piano en Valois music festival takes place from the 13th to the 20th October and the 14th to the 21st November. Classical and jazz concerts in Angoulême, Soyaux, Cognac, La Rochefoucauld and a number of other towns in the region. Artists appearing include Pietro de Maria, David Bismuth, Mu Ye Wu and the Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine. See the web-site for programme details. 17 Barzan Walks & Visits The Fâ Gallo Roman Site Every day One of the most important Gallo Roman sites in the region covering over 150 hectares and including the remains of a temple, a villa, thermal baths and a port. Open everyday from April to September between 10:00 and 19:00 and from October to March from 14:00 to 17:00. Closed January. For information telephone: 05 46 90 43 66 or email to: le-fa.archeo@wanadoo.fr 17 Châtelaillon-Plage Children's Events Funfair Every day The funfair is open all year round at Place Jean Moulin. For more information telephone: 05 46 56 26 97. Swimming Lessons for Babies Every Wed, Sat From: Thursday, January 01, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 Swimming lessons for children aged 6 months to 3 years at the Centre Aquatique on Wednesday from 09:30-10:15 & Saturday from 09:30-11:30 (Saturdays only in July from 09:00-11:00 and 09:30-11:30 in the school holidays). For more information telephone: 05 46 56 44 11. Sport & Sailing Race Course - Hippodrome Le Haut-Rillon Every day The track holds eleven race meetings which include trotting, steeplechase and flat racing. For further information Tel: 05 46 56 48 30. 17 Dolus d'Oléron Sport & Sailing Wave & Freestyle Oleron Classic From: Saturday, November 07, 2009 To: Sunday, November 08, 2009 Surfing competition at Anse de la Perroche. For more information telephone: 05 46 75 44 16. 17 Esnandes Music: Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Soul La Rochelle Gospel Choir On: Saturday, November 07, 2009 A concert by the La Rochelle Gospel Choir and H2o in the first half, at the Eglise at 20:30. For more information telephone: 05 46 01 32 13. 17 La Rochelle (website) Antiques & Vide Greniers Antiques Salon From: Saturday, November 07, 2009 To: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Antiques salon at the Parc des Expositions, avenue Jean Paul Sartre, from 10:00-19:00. Entry €5 & free for under 12's. For more information telephone: 05 46 30 08 53. Art & Exhibitions Marie Stuart: Une Figure Romantoque Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday, October 17, 2009 To: Sunday, January 17, 2010 An exhibition of paintings, engravings and works exploring the life of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland. The exhibition is on at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, Hôtel Fleuriau, 10, rue Fleuriau and is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:30-12:30 & 13:30-17:00 and Saturday, Sunday & bank holidays from 14:30-18:00. Tarif €4, reduced tarif €3 & free for everyone on the first Sunday of each month. For more information telephone: 05 46 41 46 50. Expos & Trade Fairs Vintage Car Exhibition From: Saturday, November 07, 2009 To: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 The Exposition de Véhicules Anciens is on at the Parc des Exposition everyday from 10:00-19:00. Tarif €3 & €5. For more information telephone: 05 46 30 08 50. Food & Drink Events Salon de la Gastronomie From: Saturday, November 07, 2009 To: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Producers from all over France exhibit their specialities at the Parc des Expositions. The salon is open everyday from 10:00-19:00. Tarif €3 & €5. For more information telephone: 05 46 30 08 50. Music: Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Soul Live Music at Fitzpatrick's Irish Pub Every Sat Irish, rock, jazz, blues and French music, a variety of live music every Saturday night at Fitzpatrick's Irish Pub, 14 Quai Duperré. For more information telephone Kevin or Mary: 05 46 07 77 37. Walks & Visits Aquarium La Rochelle Every day The aquarium has jelly fish, shark pools, a tropical forest and much more. Cost Adult €12, Child (3-18yrs) €9, under 3yrs free. Audio Guide available in English. For further details and opening times Tel 05 46 34 00 00 La Rochelle Towers Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat The St-Nicolas, Chain and Lantern towers are the remains of the town's fortifications. The Chain and St-Nicolas towers are former palaces at the entrance to the port and the Lantern was a lighthouse. Open everyday except Monday. From 16th May to 30th June from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:30 - from 1st July to 31st August from 10:00 to 19:00 and from 16th Sep to 15th May from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 17:00. For more information telephone: 05 46 34 11 81 Visit to the Hôtel de Ville From: Thursday, January 01, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 A 45 minute visit with commentary to the historic Hôtel de Ville building on Saturdays and Sundays at 15:00 and everyday at 15:00 in the school holidays. Tarif €4 & €1.50 for students & children over 10. For more information telephone: 05 46 41 14 68 or e-mail: accueil@larochelle-tourisme.com 17 Le Bois Plage en Re (website) Antiques & Vide Greniers Bourse Vêtements et Jouets From: Saturday, November 07, 2009 To: Sunday, November 08, 2009 Games, toys, clothes and nursery material on sale at Le Bois Plage on Saturday from 09:00-18:00 and Sunday from 10:00-13:00. 17 Lorignac Social & Community Events Curry Nights Every Sat Curry night every Saturday at The Doublon in Lorignac 05 46 04 58 26. Poppodoms and dips, curry, rice and naan bread on the menu at €10. Vegetarian option available. English Book Exchange at Le Doublon Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat English and French books can be exchanged at Le Doublon at anytime during opening hours. Monday 17:00-23:00 and Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00-23:00. For more information telephone Alan Cramley: 05 46 04 58 26 or e-mail: alancramley@aol.com 17 Marennes Oléron Walks & Visits Discovery of the oyster-farming bed area Every day A one hour tour with commentry on board the 'Ville de Marennes'. Discover the 'Seudre River' and the oyster beds. For further information Tel 05 46 85 20 85 17 Meux Walks & Visits Cervus Park Every day The park has 130 mammals including fawn, deer, stag. Cost is Adult €5.50, Child €3.50. Tel: 05 46 48 30 34 17 Pérignac Food & Drink Events Salon des Vins From: Saturday, November 07, 2009 To: Sunday, November 08, 2009 The 3rd wine salon is held at the Salle des Fêtes on Saturday from 14:00-18:00 and Sunday from 10:00-18:00. 17 Rochefort (website) Antiques & Vide Greniers Flea Market, Brocante and Collectors Fair Every Sat At the Cours Roy Bry behind the post office from 07:00 to 18:00. For more information telephone: 05 46 58 23 15 Art & Exhibitions Dettloff From: Friday, June 26, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 Exhibition by German artist Andréas Dettloff at the Hôtel de St Clémént, 63 avenue Charles de Gaulle. For more information telephone: 05 46 82 91 60. Walks & Visits The Garden of Returns Every day Filled with a mix of local and tropical plants to illustrate the return of ships carrying unknown or rare plants. For further information Tel 05 46 88 20 11 17 Royan Events & Festivals Festival de la Grande Conche From: Saturday, October 24, 2009 To: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 This years' festival includes the Forum of Associations, the French Freestyle foot Championship, the Electro Beach Party and concerts with Liane Foley and Les Binuchards. For more information contact the Office de Tourisme or telephone: 05 46 06 32 82. Social & Community Events Association Franco Anglaise Every day The Association Franco Anglaise meets for social events and activities including language classes, walking, gardening, patchwork, line dancing, book club and a number of social gatherings each month. For more information telephone: 05 46 85 44 80. 17 Saintes (website) Art & Exhibitions Mario Vargas Painting Exhibition From: Saturday, October 03, 2009 To: Saturday, November 07, 2009 Exhibition of paintings by Bolivian artist Mario Vargas at Galerie Victor Hugo. For more information telephone: 05 46 93 55 77. Events & Festivals Fun Fair From: Sunday, October 11, 2009 To: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Rides and attractions at the Parc des Expositions. For more information telephone: 05 46 74 23 82. 17 Saujon Events & Festivals Bourse aux Plantes From: Saturday, November 07, 2009 To: Sunday, November 08, 2009 Plant exchange and gardening tips and advice at Salle Richelieu on Saturday from 10:00-12:30 & 13:30-17:00 and on Sunday from 10:00-13:00. Free entry. For more information telephone: 05 46 94 74 07 or 05 46 94 70 21. 17 St-Clement-des-Baleines Walks & Visits Noah's Ark's (l'Arche de Noe) Every day This zoo and botanic garden hosts an array of museums including a shell museum, a butterfly and insect museum and a maratime museum. There is a 35 minute show of parrots in flight. Cost is Adult €10, Child €7, discounts available. For further information and opening times Tel 05 46 29 23 23 17 St-Denis d'Oléron Sport & Sailing Welcome Fishermen Every Sat The APA welcomes fishermen for a friendly discussion and exchange of information, every Saturday morning on the port of St Denis from 10:00-12:30. For more information telephone: 06 10 39 60 62. 17 St-Jean-d'Angély Music: Classical & Opera Marie Cantagrill Recital On: Saturday, November 07, 2009 French violinist Marie Cantagrimm plays Bachs' Partitas 2 and 3, at the Abbaye Royale at 20:30. Entry €15, reduced tarif €12 & free for children under 12. For more information telephone: 05 46 32 60 60. 17 St-Sornin Walks & Visits Maison de Broue (Visitors Centre) Every day Located in the Brouage Marshes, there is a chance for visitors to see fresh water terrapin, cattle egret, european otter and much more. For further details and opening times Tel 05 46 99 04 36 79 Bressuire Art & Exhibitions The Sculptures of Yanos Every Sun, Wed, Sat From: Saturday, November 07, 2009 To: Sunday, November 15, 2009 An exhibition by self taught sculptor Yanos, using paper, iron, wood and stone materials, at Château de Bressuire. The exhibition is open on the 7th, 8th, 11th, 14th & 15th from 14:30-18:00. For more information telephone: 05 49 65 14 14. 79 Melle Art & Exhibitions Just Black and White Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, October 01, 2009 To: Monday, November 30, 2009 An exhibition of the latest pen and ink drawings by Louise Davies, featuring some of the highlights of the Romanesque churches of Melle and beyond. The drawings reveal the fabulous details of many of the carved grotesques (modillons) as well as images of the churches themselves. The exhibition is held at the Office de Tourisme and is open in October, Monday to Saturday from 09:30-12:30 & 14:00-18:00 and in November, Monday to Friday from 09:30-12:30 & 14:00-17:30. For more information telephone: 05 49 29 15 10. Walks & Visits L'Arboretum du Chemin de la Decouverte Every day This park has a vast collection of ancient rose trees and thousands of different shrubs. Entry is €2/child and €4.50/adult. For further information Tel 05 49 29 15 10 79 Moncoutant Antiques & Vide Greniers Bourse aux Jouets From: Friday, November 06, 2009 To: Saturday, November 07, 2009 Games and toys on sale at the Breuil Bernard on Friday from 20:00-22:00 and Saturday from 10:00-18:00. Items for sale can be deposited on Saturday from 14:00-19:00. 79 Niort Art & Exhibitions Luvy Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, September 17, 2009 To: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Exhibition of flowers, nature and cubist paintings at Espace Expressions Macif-Smip, 13 rue Thiers Plan. Open Monday to Thursday from 09:00-18:00, Friday from 09:00-17:00 and Saturday from 09:30-12:30. Free entry. For more information telephone: 05 49 09 30 25. Expo at Le Pilori Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 To: Saturday, November 21, 2009 Photographers Nicolas Riffaud and Sébastien Gaudronneau present their vision of Niort by night with an installation entitled Exil. The exhibition is at Le Pilori from Tuesday to Sunday and is open from 13:00-19:30. For more information telephone: 05 49 78 79 88. Dance & Ballet Performance Promenades From: Friday, November 06, 2009 To: Saturday, November 07, 2009 The Nouvelle company present their dance production Promenades at Le Patronage Laïque at 20:00. Tarif €10 & reduced tarif €5. For more information telephone: 05 49 28 57 27. Events & Festivals 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall From: Friday, November 06, 2009 To: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Habitat Jeunes L’Atlantique celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall with a reconstruction in wood and cardboard (starting on the 6th at 10:00). Visitors are invited to write on the wall from the 9th and the demolition is on the 18th. Habitat Jeunes L’Atlantique is situated at 147 rue du Clou-Bouchet. For more information telephone: 05 16 43 00 26. Music: Rock, Pop & Country Mudweiser, 7 Weeks & Loading Data On: Saturday, November 07, 2009 Metal rock at Le Camji at 21:00. Tarif €10 & reduced tarif €8. For more information telephone: 05 49 17 50 45. Sport & Sailing Twirling On: Saturday, November 07, 2009 Twirling demonstrations at a gala evening at the Salle Omnisports, rue Barra, at 20:30. Entry €5, €3 for 12-18 year olds & free for under 12's. For more information telephone: 05 49 05 97 67. Walks & Visits Guided Visit of Niort Every day Guided visits of Niort, Monday-Friday at 16:30. Cost is Adult €4.60/Child €2. For further information Tel 05 49 24 18 79 Rowing Boat and Canoe Trips Every day Departing from Arcais, Coulon or La Garette, these trips can be guided if required. For further information Tel 05 49 24 18 79 Horse Drawn Carriage Rides Every day Enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride along the pedestrian and cycle tracks of Niort. For further information Tel 05 49 24 18 79 Pony Trekking Every day Pony Trekking every day 10:00-12:00 / 14:00-19:00. Cost is €20/1 hour, €33/2 hours, maximum 12 people. For further information Tel 05 49 24 18 79 Royal Abbey at Celles sur Belle/Silver Mines Tour Every day A full day tour including a guided visit of the Royal Abbey at Celles-sur-Belle, lunch, guided visit of the silver mines of the Frankish kings at Melle, guided visit of the traditional head dress museum. Cost is €38 Adults/€19 Child (under 12yrs). Visit website for further information. Green Venice Special Every day A full day tour including a visit to Maison des Marais Mouilles (Wet Marshes Museum), lunch and a guided rowing boat trip (2hrs). Cost is €35 Adult/€23.50 Child. Visit website for further information. 79 Oiron Walks & Visits Chateau d'Oiron Every day 16th Century castle built by a squire of Henry II which was completely refurbished in the 17th Century. Open every day except public holidays from 1st October to 31st May from 10:30 to 18:30 and from 1st June to 30th September from 10:30 to 17:30 79 St-Hilaire-la-Palud Walks & Visits Bird Life in the Marais Poitevin Every day The park offers the chance to observe birds nesting in the Marais poitevin. Over 70 species of birds. Cost is Adult €6, child €3, family tickets available. For further information and opening times Tel 05 49 26 04 09 79 Thouars Art & Exhibitions Berlin: Le Mur de la Honte From: Thursday, November 05, 2009 To: Friday, December 04, 2009 Lectures, film projections and an exhibition of fifty photographs tracing the history of the Berlin Wall, at the anciennes Ecuries du Château. The exhibition is open Monday to Friday and Sundays 15th, 22nd & 29th November from 14:00-18:00. Entry is free. For more information telephone: 05 49 66 42 99. 79 Villiers-en-Bois Art & Exhibitions Exhibition: De l’Arbre à la Forêt From: Thursday, September 10, 2009 To: Monday, November 30, 2009 Exhibition on the forest of Chizé at Zoodyssée Animal Park. See the web-site for more information. 86 Bourg-Archambault Music: Rock, Pop & Country Rock'n Roll and Rockabilly Night Every Sat From: Saturday, April 04, 2009 To: Saturday, December 05, 2009 Rock'n roll and rockabilly to dance to at the Bar Le Centre the first Saturday of every month at 20:00. Free entry. Beetle crushers are optional. For more information telephone: 05 49 48 21 38. 86 Charroux Walks & Visits Abbaye Saint Sauveur Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat One of the most powerful Benedictine Abbeys dating from the 8th Century with Charlemagne's famous octagonal tower. Open every day except Monday and public holidays from 1st October to 31st May from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:30 and from 1st May to 30th September from 09:30 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:30 86 Châtellerault (website) Antiques & Vide Greniers Minerals, Fossils and Fine Stones Bourse & Expo From: Saturday, November 07, 2009 To: Sunday, November 08, 2009 At Salle Camille Pagé from 10:00-19:00. Entry €1 & free for under 14's. For more information telephone: 05 49 93 38 49. 86 Chauvigny Walks & Visits Giants of the Sky (Les Geants du ciel) Every day A one hour show at the Chateau des Aigles with parrots, eagles, vultures and more. Cost is Adult €8.5, Child €5.5, discount available. For further information and opening times Tel 05 49 46 47 48 86 Civray Children's Events Saturday Club for 3-5 Year Old's Every Sat The Saturday Club has creative activities, music and stories to help children maintain their English language. From 10:30-11:30. €6 per session. For more information telephone: 05 49 97 10 17 or e-mail: accentsadmin@orange.fr 86 Dissay Antiques & Vide Greniers Brocante Every Sat Professional brocante on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 403 Allée des Peupliers from 09:00-19:00. For more information telephone: 05 49 47 36 99. 86 Gençay Walks & Visits Château de Gençay Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Ancient castle dating from the end of the 10th Century. Open to visitors every day except sundays by arrangement with the Tourist Office at Gençay. For details telephone: 05 49 58 01 82 or email to: simone.vignaud@wanadoo.fr 86 Jaunay Clan Walks & Visits The 'Chartreuse' Gardens Every day This is a park with planted hedges, flowers and grass spread over 4 hectares. For further information Tel 05 49 52 05 42 86 L'Île Jourdain Pub & Café Entertainment Music Night at La Paix Every Sat Live music or karaoke every Saturday night at the Hotel de la Paix in Place d'Armes. All musicians welcome, if you want to play just turn up (PA system provided). Entry is free. From 20:00. For more information telephone: 06 85 55 98 71. 86 La Roche Posay Sport & Sailing Race Course - Hippodrome de la Gâtinière Every Sun, Sat Catergory 1 course with meetings throughout the year. Standard rate €6. For further information Tel 05 49 86 19 46 86 La Trimouille Walks & Visits Snake Island (L'ile aux Serpents) Every day A reptile house with snakes, serpents, crocodies and iguanas. For further information and opening times Tel 05 49 91 23 45 86 Loudun Antiques & Vide Greniers Renaudot Fleamarket Every Sat Renaudot fleamarket at Place Porte de Chinon in Loudun. 08:00-19:00. On the 2nd Saturday of every month. For further information tel: 06 88 46 51 00. Art & Exhibitions Biennale de Peinture & Sculpture From: Saturday, October 24, 2009 To: Sunday, November 08, 2009 The 14th biennial painting and sculpture exhibition at the Collégiale Sainte Croix. Entry is free. Guest of honour this year is painter Kosal. For more information telephone: 05 49 98 15 96. 86 Mignaloux Beauvoir Sport & Sailing CSO Poitiers Competition From: Saturday, November 07, 2009 To: Sunday, November 08, 2009 Indoor amateur and pro equestrian competition at the Centre Equestre Municipal from 08:00-21:00 and Saturday evening at 19:00. Entry is free. For more information telephone: 05 49 46 28 38. 86 Nouaille-Maupertuis Events & Festivals Festival Multiculturel 'Quand on Conte' From: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 To: Sunday, November 15, 2009 Events at La Passerelle include a free apéritif concert on the 6th at 19:00 and an exhibition of works by Georges Taller, Amélie les Crayons in concert on the 7th at 20:30, a concert for children 'Trio pour un petit pois' by Pascal Ayerbe on the 8th and on the 14th, a story for children over 10, 'Vide Grenier' by Daniel L'Homond. See the web-site for full details or telephone: 06 22 71 25 81. 86 Poitiers (website) Art & Exhibitions Tour de Babel From: Thursday, October 15, 2009 To: Saturday, November 28, 2009 A recreation of the Tower of Babel by artist Jakob Gautel using 15000 books of all shapes, sizes and languages. The Tour de Babel can be seen at the Maison de l'Architecture, 1 rue de la Tranchée. For more information telephone: 05 49 42 89 79. Children's Events Futuroscope Experiences Every day Theme park offering a selection of different attractions with a visual theme : Dances With Robots, Deep Sea 3D, Dynamic Vienne, Mystery of the Nile, The Forest of Dreams and now The Future is Wild. Open everyday from 10:00 until dusk. For details telephone: 05 49 49 30 80 Bowling Every day Situated in the Géant Beaulieu Shopping Centre the bowling centre has 10 lanes. For further information telephone: 05 49 01 92 33 Music: Rock, Pop & Country Hair Police On: Saturday, November 07, 2009 American experimental noise band Hair Police are in concert at Le Confort Moderne at 21:00. Tarif €12 & reduced tarif €9. Support from French indie-rock band Papier Tigre. For more information telephone: 05 49 46 08 08. Music: World & Folk Bénabar On: Saturday, November 07, 2009 Popular aand traditional French singer Bénabar is in concert at Les Arènes, Parc des Expositions. For more information telephone: 05 49 61 23 86. Bartholo Claveria From: Friday, November 06, 2009 To: Saturday, November 07, 2009 Flamenco singer-guitarist is in concert at Le Pince Oreille on the 6th and 7th at 22:30. For more information telephone: 05 49 60 25 99. Sport & Sailing Bowling From: Thursday, January 01, 2009 To: Friday, December 31, 2010 The bowling club is open everyday from 11:00-01:00 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, from 11:00-02:00 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and from 14:30-20:00 on Sunday. See the website for full details or telephone: 05 49 01 92 33. 86 Roiffe Children's Events Sainte-Hilaire Outdoor Recreation Park Every day This recreation park in Roiffe is open all year round with all day sports activities and entertainment in the evenings. For further information telephone: 05 49 98 78 06 86 Romagne Walks & Visits Valley of Apes (La Vallee des singes) Every day A fifteen hectare park with lion marmosets, gibbons and more. Cost is Adult €12, Child €8, discounts available. For further information and opening times Tel 05 49 87 20 20 86 Sanxay Walks & Visits Gallo Roman Remains Every day One of the best preserved Gallo Roman sites in the world with remains of temple, amphitheatre and baths. Open every day except Saturday from 16th September to 14th May at 10:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 17:30 and from 15th May to 15th September from 09:30 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00 86 Smarves Walks & Visits Saint-Pierres Wood Every day The forest covers around 250 hectares which include playgrounds, ponds, animal areas and a swimming pool. For further information Tel 05 49 41 64 70 86 St-Benoit Art & Exhibitions François Bhavsar From: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 To: Saturday, November 21, 2009 Exhibition of paintings by François Bhavsar at the Abbaye St Benoît. Open Tuesday to Friday from 09:00-12:00 & 14:00-18:00, Saturday 09:00-13:00 & 14:30-19:00 and on Sunday from 14:30-19:00. Entry is free. For more information telephone: 05 49 47 44 53. 16 Aigre (website) Aigre market Every Sun, Thu, Sat General market held at Aigre on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. 16 Angoulême (website) Angouleme market (Marche Victor Hugo) Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat General market held in Angouleme at Marche Victor Hugo, on every day of the week except Mondays. Angouleme market (Place Mulac) Every Mon, Thu, Sat General market held in Angouleme at Place Mulac, on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Monday & Thursday market is open in afternoons only. Angouleme market (Place St-Jacques) Every Tue, Sat General market held in Angouleme at Place St-Jacques, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. 16 Blanzac Porcheresse Blanzac Porcheresse market Every Sat General market held in Blanzac Porcheresse, on the 1st Saturday of every month. 16 Brossac Brossac market Every Sat General market held in Brossac, on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month. 16 Champniers Champniers market Every Sat General market held in Champniers, on Saturdays. 16 Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure Chaseneuil sur Bonnieure market Every Wed, Sat General market held in Chaseneuil sur Bonnieure, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. 16 Chateauneuf-sur-Charente Chateauneuf sur Charente market Every Tue, Thu, Sat General market held in Chateauneuf sur Charente, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 16 Cognac (website) Cognac market Every day Daily market held in Cognac - open every day of the week except Monday. 16 Confolens Confolens market Every Wed, Sat General market held in Confolens, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. 16 Isle d'Espagnac Isle d'Espagnac market Every Tue, Sat General market held in Isle d'Espagnac at Place Francois Mitterand, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. 16 Jarnac (website) Jarnac market Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat General market for produce and goods in the town centre at des Halles. 16 La Couronne La Couronne market (Place du Champ de Foire) Every Sat General market held in La Couronne at Place du Champ de Foire, on Saturdays. 16 La Rochefoucauld La Rochefoucauld market Every Wed, Sat General market held in La Rochefoucauld, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. 16 Magnac-sur-Touvre Magnac sur Touvre market Every Sat General market held in Magnac sur Touvre at Place de l'Union, on Saturdays. 16 Montignac (website) Montignac Charente market Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat General market held in Montignac Charente, every day except Mondays. 16 Rouillac Rouillac market Every Wed, Sat General market held in Rouillac, on Wednesdays. 16 Ruffec (website) Ruffec market Every Wed, Sat General and produce market in the town centre. 16 Soyaux Soyaux market Every Sun, Wed, Fri, Sat General market held in Soyaux at Place Jean Jacques Rousseau, on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 16 St-Michel St-Michel market Every Wed, Sat General market held in St-Michel at Avenue de la Republique, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. 16 Villebois-Lavalette (website) Villebois-Lavalette market Every Sat General market held in Villebois-Lavalette, on Saturdays. 17 Jonzac Jonzac Market Every Tue, Fri, Sat General market held in Jonzac at Place du Marché on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday morning. 17 La Rochelle (website) La Rochelle Market Every day Food and general market every morning at the Halles in the town centre. 17 Mirambeau Mirambeau Market Every Sat General market held in Mirambeau at Place des Tilleuls on Saturday morning. 17 Pons Monthly Fair Every Sat Fair held every first Saturday of the month in the town centre. 17 Rochefort (website) Rochefort Market Every Tue, Thu, Sat Fruit & vegetable and fish & shellfish market held in Avenue Charles de Gaulle and the covered market, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning from 07:00-12:30. 17 Saintes (website) St Pierre Market Every Wed, Sat General market held every Wednesday and Saturday morning at the foot of the Cathedral. 17 Saujon Saujon Market Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Food market held in Saujon, Monday to Saturday from 08:00-13:00. 17 St-Fort-sur-Gironde St-Fort sur Gironde market Every Sun, Sat General market held at St-Fort sur Gironde, every Saturday and Sunday. 17 St-Georges-d'Oleron St-Georges d'Oleron market Every Sat General weekly market held in St-Georges d'Oleron, every Saturday. This market is open daily, in season. 17 St-Georges-de-Didonne St-Georges de Didonne market Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat General market held at St-Georges de Didonne, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 17 St-Jean-d'Angély St-Jean d'Angely market Every Wed, Sat General market held in St-Jean d'Angely, every Wednesday and Saturday. 17 St-Martin-de-Ré St-Martin de Ré market Every Tue, Thu, Sat General market held in St-Martin de Ré, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 17 St-Palais-sur-Mer St Palais Market Every day Covered market on everyday from 08:00-14:00. St Palais Market Every day Outdoor market on everyday from 15th June to 14th September and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays the rest of the year. 17 St-Savinien St-Savinien market Every Sat General weekly market held in St-Savinien, every Saturday. 17 St-Trojan-les-Bains St-Trojan les Bains market Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat General market held in St-Trojan les Bains, on every day of the week excluding Sunday. 17 Ste-Marie-de-Ré Ste-Marie de Re market Every day General daily market held in Ste-Marie de Re, every day of the week. 17 Surgères Surgeres market Every Tue, Thu, Sat General market held in Surgeres, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 17 Tonnay Charente Tonnay Charente market Every Wed, Sat General market held in Tonnay Charente, every Wednesday and Saturday. 17 Vanzac Organic Market Every Sun, Wed, Fri, Sat Fresh organic produce at Parc Tropic'Bio, every Wednesday from 09:30-18:00, Friday from 15:00-18:00, Saturday from 09:30-18:00 and Sunday from 09:30-13:00. For more information telephone: 05 46 86 18 41. 17 Vaux-sur-Mer Vaux sur Mer market Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat General market held in Vaux sur Mer, every day of the week excluding Monday. 79 Chef-Boutonne Chef Boutonne market Every Sat Small weekly market held on Saturdays at Chef Boutonne. 79 Airvault Airvault weekly market Every Sat General weekly market held on Saturdays at Place St-Pierre in Airvault. 79 Bressuire Bressuire market Every Tue, Sat General market held on Tuesdays and Saturdays at Bressuire. Tuesday market has Livestock fair. 79 Champdeniers St-Denis Champdeniers St-Denis market Every Sat General weekly market held on Saturdays at Champdeniers St-Denis. 79 Chef-Boutonne Market Every Sat Weekly market held in the town centre every Saturday morning. 79 Magné Magne market Every Sat General weekly market held on Saturdays at Magne. 79 Mauze-sur-le-Mignon Mauze sur le Mignon market Every Wed, Sat General market held on Wednesdays and Saturdays at Mauze sur le Mignon. 79 Moncoutant Moncoutant market Every Sat General weekly market held on Saturdays at Moncoutant. 79 Niort Niort market Every Tue, Thu, Sat General indoor market held on Tuesdays and Sundays at Niort. 79 Nueil-sur-Argent Nueil sur Argent market Every Sat General weekly market held on Saturdays at Nueil sur Argent. 79 St-Maixent-l'Ecole St-Maixent l'Ecole market Every Wed, Sat General market held on Wednesdays and Saturdays at St-Maixent l'Ecole. 86 Availles-en-Chatellerault Availles en Chatellerault market Every Sat General weekly market held at Availles en Chatellerault every Saturday. 86 Beaumont Beaumont market Every Sat General weekly market held at Beaumont every Saturday. 86 Bignoux Bignoux market Every Sat General weekly market held at Bignoux every Saturday afternoon. 86 Bonneuil-Matours Bonneuil-Matours market Every Sat General weekly market held at Bonneuil-Matours every Saturday. Market also on 4th Tuesday of every month. 86 Châtellerault (website) Chatellerault market Every Tue, Thu, Sat General market held at Chatellerault every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Tuesday market at Boulevard Blossac. 86 Chauvigny Chauvigny market Every Tue, Thu, Sat General market held at Chauvigny every Thursday and Saturday. Tuesday market is only open on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. 86 Civaux Civaux market Every Thu, Sat General market held at Civaux every Thursday and Saturday. 86 Dange St-Romain Dange St-Romain market Every Tue, Sat General market held at Dange St-Romain every Tuesday and Saturday. 86 Dissay Dissay market Every Fri, Sat General market held at Dissay every Friday and Saturday. 86 Gençay Gencay market Every Thu, Sat General market held at Gencay every Thursday and Saturday. 86 Iteuil Iteuil market Every Sat General weekly market held at Iteuil every Saturday. 86 L'Île Jourdain L'Isle Jourdain market Every Sat General weekly market held at L'Isle Jourdain every Saturday. 86 Lencloitre (website) Lencloitre market Every Sat General weekly market held at Lencloitre every Saturday. 86 Migne Auxances Migne Auxances market Every Sat General weekly market held at Migne Auxances every Saturday. 86 Mirebeau Mirebeau market Every Wed, Sat General market held at Mirebeau every Wednesday and Saturday. 86 Moncontour Moncontour market Every Sun, Sat General weekly market held at Moncontour every Sunday. Saturday market is held on the 3rd Saturday of every month. 86 Montmorillon (website) Saturday Market Every Sat Market for general goods in the market square. 86 Monts-sur-Guesnes Monts sur Guesnes market Every Sat General weekly market held at Monts sur Guesnes every Saturday. 86 Poitiers (website) Poitiers market (Place Notre Dame) Every Sat General weekly market held in Poitiers at Place Notre Dame every Saturday. 86 Roches Premaries Andille Roche Premaries Andille market Every Sat General weekly market held in Roche Premaries Andille every Saturday. 86 Saires Saires market Every Sun, Sat General weekly market held in Saires every Saturday. 86 Smarves Smarves market Every Sat General weekly market held in Smarves every Saturday. 86 St-Benoit St Benoit market Every Sat General weekly market held in St Benoit every Saturday. 86 St-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers St-Gervais les Trois Clochers market Every Sat General weekly market held in St-Gervais les Trois Clochers every Saturday. 86 Vicq-sur-Gartempe Vicq sur Gartempe market Every Sat General weekly market held in Vicq sur Gartempe on Saturdays. 86 Vivonne Vivonne market Every Tue, Sat General market held in Vivonne on Tuesdays and Saturdays. 86 Vouille Vouille market Every Sat General weekly market held in Vouille on Saturdays. |
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