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Poitou-Charentes What's On Today: Saturday 19 December 2009 Poitou-Charentes What's On Guide
AngloINFO Poitou-Charentes's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout the region, with events, music, sport and more…
Tell Poitou-Charentes about YOUR event! Poitou-Charentes What's On: today 16 Angoulême: What's On 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. Sculptures Louis Joubert From: Tuesday 1 December 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009 A retrospective exhibition of the work of the celebrated Charentais sculpter Louis Joubert. Includes pieces in wood, plaster and stone. At the Antiquités Broquante du Murier, 19 rue Tison d'Argence. For more information telephone: 05 45 38 85 78 or email to: antiq.broc.murier@free.fr Christmas & New Year Christmas Circus From: Tuesday 1 December 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009 Le cirque d’Angoulême présents the Zavatta Circus at the Marché de Noël at the Champ de Mars. For more information, dates and times telephone Willy Kerthe: 05 45 39 85 82. Christmas Crèche From: Monday 7 December 2009 To: Friday 15 January 2010 A living crèche in the parking of the Centre Commercial in the Quartier Saint Cybard. For more information telephone: 05 45 95 16 84. Music: Rock, Pop & Country Laurent Beaumont On: Saturday 19 December 2009 Bordelais pop-rock singer Laurent Beaumont is in concert at the Pub Kennedy at 22:00. For more information telephone: 05 45 94 12 41. 16 Aubeterre-sur-Dronne: What's On 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 Bonneville: What's On Art & Exhibitions Ceramics Exhibition From: Sunday 29 November 2009 To: Friday 15 January 2010 An exhibition of the works of ceramist Tristan Chambaud-Héraud at the Logis de Logerie. For more information telephone: 05 45 21 61 07. 16 Chalais: What's On Art & Exhibitions Exhibition of Paintings by Helene Buttling From: Tuesday 1 December 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009 An exhibition of pastels and acrylics by the international artist Helene Buttling, at Le Restaurant Relais du Chateau Talleyrand. The exhibition is hung throughout the restaurant and features her most recent work including landscapes, studies and portraiture. For more information telephone: 05 45 98 23 58. 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 Champniers: What's On Art & Exhibitions Exhibition La Grange aux Arts From: Saturday 28 November 2009 To: Sunday 3 January 2010 Exhibition of painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, wood, leather, mosaic and jewellery, at 74 rue des Tilleuls, Fontanson. Open on the 23rd and 24th December from 14:00-19:00 and by appointment on all other days. For more information telephone: 05 45 68 67 63. 16 Chassenon: What's On 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: What's On 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 Expo-vente des Métiers d'Art From: Friday 18 December 2009 To: Thursday 24 December 2009 Exhibition and sale of all sorts of arts & crafts including weaving, pottery, paintings, jewellery, ceramics and more. At the Couvent des Récollets from 10:00-19:00. For more information telephone: 05 45 32 50 82. Music: Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Soul Hennessy Christmas Blues: Teddy Costa & The Thompsons On: Saturday 19 December 2009 Blues concert with Teddy Costa & The Thompsons at the Express, place François Ier, at 20:00. For more information & reservations telephone: 05 45 82 07 03. Music: Rock, Pop & Country Izia & Le Prince Miiaou On: Saturday 19 December 2009 Rock from Izia and electro-folk by Le Prince Miiaou, at the Ancien 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 23 October 2009 To: Sunday 7 March 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 Gensac la Pallue: What's On Christmas & New Year Animations de Noël On: Saturday 19 December 2009 A tour of village houses decorated with Christmas lights and the traditional 'bûche de Noël' and mulled wine. For more information telephone: 05 45 35 91 02. 16 Jarnac: What's On Art & Exhibitions Exhibition 'Caprice' Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 20 November 2009 To: Saturday 16 January 2010 An exhibition by artist Morvan Guenir at Espace Ecnanosèr, 56, Grand'Rue. The exhibition is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 14:00-19:00 and by appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For more information telephone: 05 45 81 24 68. Talks, Classes & Workshops Accents English Literacy Classes for Children Every Sat From: Saturday 5 September 2009 To: Saturday 18 December 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: What's On 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: What's On 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. Music: Rock, Pop & Country Grand Corps Malade On: Saturday 19 December 2009 Slam music from Grand Corps Malade in the Grande Salle, La Palène, at 20:30. Tarif €30 & €12 for under 16's. For more information telephone: 05 45 96 80 38. 16 Soyaux: What's On Christmas & New Year Christmas Concert On: Saturday 19 December 2009 30 soloists and choir and 15 musicians from the ACAMAC Orchestra give a concert at the Eglise St Joseph at 20:30. Programme: Winter from The Four Seasons, Bachs' Die Kindheit Jesu and Haydns' Concerto for organ and orchestra. Entry is free. For more information telephone: 05 45 97 41 56. 17 Barzan: What's On 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: What's On 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 1 January 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 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. Christmas & New Year La Crèche Vivante On Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 19 December 2009 To: Wednesday 23 December 2009 A son et lumière spectacle with a living recreation of the Nativity, in the square in front of the Eglise on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday starting at 20:30. A free show for all the family. For more information telephone: 05 46 56 26 97. 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 Jonzac: What's On Theatre & Shows Panto at the OK Corral From: Friday 18 December 2009 To: Sunday 20 December 2009 A British pantomime set in the wild, wild west, with lots of music, colour and fun for all ages. Come dressed as cowboys and indians (not compulsory!). The pantomime is a family Christmas treat held at the Théâtre in the Château on Friday 18th at 20:00 and Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th at 15:00. For more information telephone: 05 46 96 44 80. 17 La Rochelle: What's On Art & Exhibitions Marie Stuart: Une Figure Romantique Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 17 October 2009 To: Sunday 17 January 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. Didier Ben Loulou From: Thursday 19 November 2009 To: Sunday 20 December 2009 'Jérusalem et Les Visages' is an exhibition by Didier Ben Loulou of photographs of the life and people in Jerusalem from 1991-2006. Held at Carré Amelot. Entry is free with reservation. For more information telephone: 05 46 51 14 70. Exhibition Accrochage N° 3 From: Friday 20 November 2009 To: Wednesday 30 June 2010 An exhibition by the Art History section of the Lycée Dautet, at the Musée des Beaux Arts, 28 rue Gargoulleau. For more information telephone: 05 46 34 76 55. Christmas & New Year International Crèche Exhibition Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 28 November 2009 To: Sunday 7 February 2010 An exhibition of crèches from twenty different countries, in Eglise Saint Sauver in the Secteur Pastoral de La Rochelle Centre. The exhibition is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00-12:30 & 15:00-18:00 and on Sunday from 10:00-12:30 & 15:00-19:30. For more information telephone: 05 46 41 16 70. Christmas in Bletterie Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 5 December 2009 To: Thursday 24 December 2009 Sale of unique art and arts & crafts by resident and guest artists at the Atelier Bletterie, 11 ter rue Bletterie. The six guest artists are Yagui Druid, Carolina & Ruliano, Josée Van Lierop, Dominique Richard, Isabelle Mabille, Marie-Christine Forest, Odile Mougin, François-Xavier Lenoir and Cathy Lam. The exhibition and sale is open everyday except Monday from 16:00-20:00. For more information telephone: 05 46 41 48 27. Dancing: Latin & Salsa Tango Metropolis From: Friday 18 December 2009 To: Saturday 19 December 2009 A dance production by the company Buenos Aires Express Tango with Claudio Hoffman and featuring music from the Daniel Binelli Quintet. At La Coursive on Friday at 20:30 and Saturday at 16:00 & 20:30. For more information telephone: 05 46 51 54 00. 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. Music: Rock, Pop & Country RFM Party 80 On: Saturday 19 December 2009 French pop music from the 80s with Jean-Luc Lahaye, Le Grand Orchestre du Splendid, Luna Parker, Peter & Sloane, Eric Morena and many more. At the Parc des Expositions at 20:30. Tarif €43 & €49. For more information telephone: 05 46 30 08 50. Music: World & Folk Barber Shop Quartet From: Friday 18 December 2009 To: Sunday 20 December 2009 The Barber Shop Quartet are in concert at L'Azile Café Théâtre on Friday & Saturday at 21:00 and Sunday at 16:00. For more information telephone: 05 46 00 19 19. 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 1 January 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 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 Lorignac: What's On 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: What's On 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: What's On 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 Périgny: What's On Events & Festivals Toy Sale On: Saturday 19 December 2009 Sale of the toys collected in October by the association Périgny Entraide, at the Salle de Réunion de Rompsay from 09:00-17:30. The sale is in aid of the food bank. For more information telephone: 05 46 45 44 46. 17 Rochefort: What's On 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 26 June 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 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: What's On Christmas & New Year Ice Skating: Une Patinoire sur La Plage From: Saturday 28 November 2009 To: Sunday 28 February 2010 The ice skating rink at Plage de la Grand Conche is open from the 28th November. Doors open at 14:00. Opening times and tarifs are available from the Office de Tourisme. For more information 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. Sport & Sailing French Junior Squash Championship From: Friday 18 December 2009 To: Sunday 20 December 2009 Young players take part in the squash championship at rue Henri Dunant. 10:00-22:00. Entry is free. See the website for details or for more information telephone: 05 46 06 77 77. 17 Saintes: What's On Art & Exhibitions Arts en Haïti Every Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 13 November 2009 To: Saturday 19 December 2009 A private collection of artwork on exhibition at the Galerie-workshop Marie Tillard, 5 bis rue Dangibeaud. The exhibition is open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 15:00-19:00. For more information telephone: 06 71 90 77 31 or 09 75 96 85 50. Art Market From: Saturday 19 December 2009 To: Sunday 20 December 2009 Marché de l'Art at Villa Musso from 10:00-17:30. For more information telephone: 05 46 74 23 82. Sport & Sailing Boxing Gala On: Saturday 19 December 2009 Professional and amateur boxing including a fight featuring French middle-weight vice-champion Jonathan Berthonnier, at COSEC Yvon-Chevalier, route de Rochefort, at 20:00. For more information telephone: 05 46 92 99 91. 17 Saujon: What's On Antiques & Vide Greniers Bourse Toutes Collections On: Saturday 19 December 2009 Collectables on sale at Salle Carnot from 09:00-18:00. For more information telephone: 06 76 48 29 96. Christmas & New Year Christmas Carols Every Sat From: Saturday 12 December 2009 To: Saturday 19 December 2009 Christmas carols in the covered market with an English group and the Rayon Doré Chorale. Saturday morning on the 12th and 19th. For more information telephone: 05 46 02 83 77. 17 St-Clement-des-Baleines: What's On 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: What's On 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: What's On Art & Exhibitions Exhibition of Paintings and Ceramics Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 10 December 2009 To: Sunday 20 December 2009 Exhibition of Anglo-French paintings and ceramics by Jill Rousseau and Isabelle Nadeau, at the Office de Tourisme. The exhibition is open everyday except Tuesday morning and Sunday. Entry is free. For more information telephone: 05 46 32 04 72. Christmas & New Year Artroom Expo Noël From: Thursday 10 December 2009 To: Saturday 19 December 2009 Exhibition of paintings, limited edition prints, jewellery and hand made cards by UK artist Caroline Smith, at the Artroom, 34 rue des Jacobins. The exhibition is open from 10:00-18:00 everyday except Sunday 13th. For more information telephone: 05 46 58 59 65 or e-mail: sun@clara.net 17 St-Martin-de-Ré: What's On Theatre & Shows Magic Show On: Saturday 19 December 2009 Magic and illusion by Fabien Olicard at the Salle des Fêtes Vauban at 20:30. Tarif €7. For more information and reservations telephone: 05 46 44 96 48. 17 St-Sornin: What's On 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 17 St-Trojan-les-Bains: What's On Christmas & New Year Father Christmas On: Saturday 19 December 2009 Father Christmas arrives opposite La Poste at 14:30. Free pony rides and photographs for children followed by Christmas treats in front of the Mairie at 16:30 and the tombola draw in the Halles du Marché at 17:30. 79 Bressuire: What's On Christmas & New Year Christmas Ice Skating From: Saturday 12 December 2009 To: Sunday 10 January 2010 The patinoire is open under the covered market in school-time on Wednesdays & Sundays from 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-19:00 & Saturdays from 14:00-19:00 (12th-18th December & 4th-10th January) and everyday except Saturday mornings in the school holidays from 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-19:00 (19th December-3rd January). Gloves are obligatory. For more information telephone: 05 49 80 49 81. 79 Melle: What's On 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 Niort: What's On Art & Exhibitions Papier s'Il Vous Plait From: Thursday 19 November 2009 To: Wednesday 13 January 2010 An exhibition by Daniel Mar who uses paper as an art material to create his works, at Espace Expressions Macif-Smip, 13 rue Thiers Plan. Entry is free. For more information telephone: 05 49 09 30 25. Christmas & New Year Father Christmas Every Sun, Wed, Sat From: Saturday 12 December 2009 To: Wednesday 23 December 2009 A free visit to see Father Christmas at the Hôtel de Ville on the 12th, 13th, 16th, 19th, 20th and 23rd from 16:00-18:00. For more information telephone: 05 49 78 79 80. Events & Festivals Rue Jules-Siegfried en Fête On: Saturday 19 December 2009 Rides, trampolines, inflatable structures and all sorts of entertainment for children in rue Jules Siegfried from 10:00-20:00. For more information telephone: 05 49 79 03 05. 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: What's On 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: What's On 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: What's On Christmas & New Year Tennis: Open de Noël From: Friday 4 December 2009 To: Wednesday 30 December 2009 Christmas tennis competition at the Stade Municipal on the 4th & 5th, 11th-13th and the 18th-30th everyday from 09:00-22:00. 09:00-14:00 on the 24th & no matches on the 25th. For more information telephone: 06 81 58 79 91. 86 Charroux: What's On Christmas & New Year Frackasss Noël On: Saturday 19 December 2009 Christmas party with live music and entertainment from the Frackasss, at the Bar de l'Abbaye starting at 20:00. Entry is €6 which includes entertainment, buffet and a glass of champagen. Booking is recommended. For more information telephone: 05 49 87 94 83 or e-mail: bardelabbaye@gmail.com 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: What's On Christmas & New Year Christmas Ice Skating From: Saturday 12 December 2009 To: Sunday 3 January 2010 The open-air patinoire is at Esplanade François Mitterrand and is open on Saturdays from 10:00-12:00, 14:00-18:30 & 20:30-23:30, Sundays from 14:00-19:30, the 16th from 14:00-19:30. From the 21st opening times are Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-19:30 & just until 18:30 on the 24th & 31st. Closed Christmas & New Year's Day. Tarif €3.50. For more information telephone: 05 49 20 30 00. 86 Chauvigny: What's On 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: What's On 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 Talks, Classes & Workshops Yoga Classes Every Wed, Fri, Sat Yoga classes at the Grande Gallerie on Wednesdays from 18:30-19:30, Fridays from 14:00-15:30 and on Saturday for children over 6, from 11:45-12:30. For further information contact Rysz on 05 49 87 77 05 or email: ryszman@cwgsy.net Childrens Yoga Every Sat From: Saturday 5 December 2009 To: Saturday 29 December 2012 Yoga classes at the Grande Gallerie for children aged 6 onwards, on Saturdays from 11:45-12:30. For further information contact Rysz on 05 49 87 77 05 or email: ryszman@cwgsy.net 86 Dissay: What's On 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: What's On 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: What's On 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: What's On 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: What's On 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: What's On 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: What's On 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. 86 Poitiers: What's On Art & Exhibitions Dessins d’Histoire – Histoires de Dessin Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 4 December 2009 To: Sunday 21 March 2010 An exhibition of drawings from the 16th to the 19th century taken from the collection of Babinet who bequeathed his collection to his town of birth. The exhibition is on at the Musée Sainte Croix, 3 bis rue Jean Jaurès and is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00-12:00 & 13:15-17:00 and Saturday & Sunday from 14:00-18:00. Closed on Mondays and bank holidays. Entry is €4, €2 on Sundays and free on Tuesdays & the 1st Sunday of each month. See the website or telephone for more information: 05 49 41 07 53. 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 Christmas & New Year Christmas Ice Skating From: Saturday 28 November 2009 To: Sunday 3 January 2010 The patinoire is open in front of the Mairie in school-time from 12:00-14:00 & 17:00-20:00, Wednesdays from 12:00-21:00 & the week-ends from 09:00-21:00 and everyday in the school holidays from 09:00-21:00. Tarif €5 & €3 for students & children. Entry without skates is €2. Brian Joubert will be signing autographs on the 16th from 14:00-16:00. For more information telephone: 05 49 41 21 24. Christmas Crèches From: Saturday 5 December 2009 To: Sunday 3 January 2010 Christmas crèches in place Notre-Dame-la-Grande. For more information telephone: 05 49 41 21 24. Sport & Sailing Bowling From: Thursday 1 January 2009 To: Friday 31 December 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. Walks & Visits Polychromies de Notre Dame la Grande From: Wednesday 9 December 2009 To: Sunday 3 January 2010 Coloured illuminations at the eglise Notre Dame la Grande from 18:00-18:15. For more information telephone: 05 49 41 21 24. 86 Roiffe: What's On 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: What's On 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: What's On 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: What's On 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: What's On Christmas & New Year Christmas Crèche Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 5 December 2009 To: Saturday 9 January 2010 The crèche is open at Salle Capitulaire Tuesday to Friday from 09:00-12:00 & 14:00-18:00 and on Saturday from 09:00-13:00. 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. Christmas Market From: Wednesday 9 December 2009 To: Wednesday 30 December 2009 The Christmas market is on at Place du Champ de Mars. For more information telephone: 05 45 38 70 00. Quartier L’Houmeau Christmas Market From: Friday 18 December 2009 To: Thursday 24 December 2009 The Marché de Noël is on in Place Cazenave Vergez from 10:00-19:00. Father Christmas will be there from the 18th to the 24th from 17:00-18:00. Noël Fermier: Christmas Farm Market From: Saturday 19 December 2009 To: Sunday 20 December 2009 Local producers from the national 'Bienvenue à la Ferme' organisation hold their Christmas market at the Chambre d'Agriculture from 10:00-18:00. See the website for further information. 16 Aunac Marché aux Foie Gras On: Saturday 19 December 2009 Traditional foie gras and other gastronomic specialities at the Salle des Fêtes. For more information telephone: 05 45 24 49 65. 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. Christmas Market Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 4 December 2009 To: Thursday 24 December 2009 The Marché de Noël is on in Place d'Armes from the 4th to the 24th December and is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00-19:00. For more information telephone: 05 45 36 55 44. 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 Segonzac Christmas Market On: Saturday 19 December 2009 The Marché de Noël is on in the Eglise and Place de l'Eglise from 10:00. For more information telephone: 06 73 00 94 56. 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. Christmas Market From: Saturday 19 December 2009 To: Sunday 20 December 2009 The Marché de Noël is on in the Salle polyvalente on Saturday from 14:00 and Sunday from 10:00-17:00. For more information telephone: 05 45 66 43 85. 16 Villebois-Lavalette (website) Villebois-Lavalette market Every Sat General market held in Villebois-Lavalette, on Saturdays. 17 Angoulins-sur-Mer Christmas Market From: Saturday 19 December 2009 To: Sunday 20 December 2009 The Christmas market is on in the village from 10:00. 17 Château de l'Oléron Château de l'Oléron Market Every day General market held in in the covered Halles everyday from 08:00-13:00 (excluding Mondays from mid-September to mid-June). 17 Chamouillac Christmas Market On: Saturday 19 December 2009 The Marché de Noël is on in the Salle des Fêtes. 17 Fouras Christmas Market From: Saturday 19 December 2009 To: Sunday 20 December 2009 The Marché de Noël is on at the Casino. For more information telephone: 06 82 56 54 85. 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. Christmas Market From: Saturday 5 December 2009 To: Sunday 27 December 2009 The Marché de Noël is on in Place de Verdun. For more information telephone: 05 46 41 71 02. Le Village de Noël From: Friday 18 December 2009 To: Saturday 19 December 2009 The Village de Noël Mireuil is in the centre commercial Louis Guillet, avenue de Dublin, next to the Astrolabe. For more information telephone: 05 46 67 47 67. 17 La Tremblade (website) Christmas Market From: Friday 18 December 2009 To: Tuesday 29 December 2009 The Marché de Noël is on in Place Alsace Lorraine. Father Christmas arrives on the 24th. 17 Le Bois Plage en Re (website) Christmas Market From: Saturday 19 December 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009 Christmas Market. For more information telephone: 05 46 09 23 11. 17 Mirambeau Mirambeau Market Every Sat General market held in Mirambeau at Place des Tilleuls on Saturday morning. 17 Montlieu la Garde Christmas Market From: Saturday 12 December 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009 The Marché de Noël is on in the Maison de la Fôret, Monday to Friday from 09:00-12:00 & 14:00-18:00, Saturday & Sunday from 14:00-18:00 (the 12th & 13th 10:00-18:00). 17 Périgny Christmas Farmers Market From: Saturday 19 December 2009 To: Sunday 20 December 2009 At the Centre Municipal d'Animation from 10:00-19:00. For more information telephone: 05 46 50 45 29. 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 Royan Christmas Market From: Saturday 12 December 2009 To: Sunday 3 January 2010 The Marché de Noël is on in Place Charles de Gaulle from 10:00-19:00. For more information telephone: 05 46 06 32 82. 17 Saintes (website) St Pierre Market Every Wed, Sat General market held every Wednesday and Saturday morning at the foot of the Cathedral. Christmas Market From: Saturday 19 December 2009 To: Thursday 24 December 2009 The Marché de Noël is on in Place Bassompierre from 11:00-20:00 (just until 16:30 on the 24th). For more information telephone: 05 46 92 34 03. 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-Aigulin Christmas Market On: Saturday 19 December 2009 The Marché de Noël is on in Place de la Victoire from 09:00-13:00. For more information telephone: 05 53 92 62 61. 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. Christmas Market On: Saturday 19 December 2009 Christmas market in the village square from 09:00-18:00. Decorations, cakes and other goodies on sale and refreshments are available in L`Amical; tea, coffee wine, beer, spirits and hot pork rolls. Lots of free parking in the village and sports ground. 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. Christmas Market From: Friday 18 December 2009 To: Friday 25 December 2009 The Marché de Noël is on in Place François Mitterrand. For more information telephone: 05 46 59 56 56. 17 St-Laurent-de-la-Prée Christmas Market From: Saturday 19 December 2009 To: Sunday 20 December 2009 The Marché de Noël is on in the Salle polyvalente on Saturday from 10:00-20:00 and Sunday from 10:00-19:00. For more information telephone: 05 46 84 00 35. 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. Christmas Markets From: Saturday 19 December 2009 To: Sunday 20 December 2009 The Christmas market of local producers is on in the Salle des Fêtes and an artisans market is on in Place du 5 mai. For more information telephone: 05 49 65 10 27. 79 Cérizay Christmas Market From: Saturday 19 December 2009 To: Sunday 20 December 2009 The Christmas market is on in the town centre starting on Saturday at 09:30. Other festivities include pony rides, crèche, Christmas stories and fireworks. Full programme details will be available from the end of November. For more information telephone: 05 49 80 00 72. 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 Mauzé-Thouarsais Christmas Market On: Saturday 19 December 2009 The Marché de Noël is on in Salle René Cassin from 14:00-20:00. For more information telephone: 06 63 64 67 98. 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. Le Noël des Créateurs Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 20 November 2009 To: Saturday 16 January 2010 Original and unique arts and crafts for Christmas at Pôle Régional des Métiers d'Art, 56 rue Saint Jean. The exhibition and sale is open on Tuesdays from 14:00-19:00 and Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00-12:45 & 14:00-19:00. Entry is free. For more informmation telephone: 05 49 17 92 00. Christmas Market On: Saturday 19 December 2009 A Christmas market at the Maison de quartier de Souché, a decorations workshop for children and the show Bô ! La Nouvelle Histoire de Mimi la Chenille. The market starts at 14:30 and the show which is suitable for children aged 3 and over, starts at 17:00. Rue de l'Aérodrome. For more information telephone: 05 49 24 50 35. 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. 79 Thouars Christmas Market From: Friday 18 December 2009 To: Sunday 20 December 2009 The Christmas market is on in place Saint-Médard and place Flandres-Dunkerque. There is a Christmas parade on Saturday starting at 21:00. Everyone is welcome to participate, rendez-vous in place Flandres-Dunkerque at 20:30. For more information telephone: 05 49 68 22 65. 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. Christmas Market From: Saturday 12 December 2009 To: Sunday 3 January 2010 The Marché de Noël is on in Esplanade François Mitterrand from 10:00-19:00 and until 21:00 on the 12th & 26th December & the 2nd January. For more information telephone: 05 49 20 30 00. 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 Civray Christmas Markets Every Sat From: Saturday 21 November 2009 To: Saturday 19 December 2009 Two Christmas markets with stalls, bric-à-brac and a Christmas ambience, held at the Grand Galerie on Saturday 21st November and 19th December both from 10:00-17:00. The cafe is open all day with many Christmas delights. For more information telephone: 05 49 87 73 02 or e-mail: d.roberts@laposte.net 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 Jaunay Clan Christmas Market On: Saturday 19 December 2009 The Marché de Noël is on in Place de la Fontaine and in the Centre Multimédia from 10:00-19:00. For more information telephone: 05 49 46 71 70. 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. Christmas Market From: Saturday 28 November 2009 To: Sunday 3 January 2010 The Marché de Noël is on principally in place Maréchal Leclerc but there are also Christmas chalets in rue des Cordliers, place du Palais de Justice and a Hungarian chalet in place du Marché Notre Dame. For more information telephone: 05 49 41 21 24. 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. Christmas Market On: Saturday 19 December 2009 The Marché de Noël is on in the town centre and the Cloître de l'Abbaye from 09:00-18:00. For more information telephone: 05 49 47 44 53. 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 St-Rémy-sur-Creuse Christmas Market On: Saturday 19 December 2009 The Marché de Noël is on at Ethni'Cité from 14:00-17:00. For more information telephone: 05 49 02 81 61. 86 Vendeuvre-du-Poitou Les Trésors de Noël From: Tuesday 1 December 2009 To: Thursday 24 December 2009 Christmas gifts and ideas. Tuesday to Friday from 09:00-12:30 & 14:00-18:00 and Saturday from 09:00-12:00. For more information telephone: 05 49 51 85 73. 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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