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Poitou-Charentes What's On Today: Tuesday 9 February 2010 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. Exhibition Caractères Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 22 January 2010 To: Sunday 18 April 2010 An exhibition featuring the works of Jérôme Allavena, Glen Baxter, Édouard Boyer, Marcel Broodthaers, Victor Burgin, Marc Chevalier, Sammy Engramer, Jean-Louis Garnell, Thierry Girard, Mariusz Hermanowicz, Sara Holt, Pierre Huyghe, Philippe Mailhes, Petra Mrzyk & Jean-François Moriceau, Philippe Perrin, The Plug, Allen Ruppersberg, Alain Séchas and Benjamin Swaim. The exhibition is organised by FRAC and is held at 63 boulevard Besson Bey, Tuesday to Saturday from 14:00-19:00. Entry is free. For more information telephone: 05 45 92 87 01. Cent Pour Cent Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 28 January 2010 To: Sunday 28 March 2010 As part of the Festival de la Bande Dessinée 100 cartoonists from around the world exhibit at the Cité Internationale de la Bande Dessinée et de l'Image. The exhibition is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00-18:00 and Saturday & Sunday from 14:00-18:00. For more information telephone: 05 45 38 65 65. Tribute to Martin Vaughan-Hames Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 28 January 2010 To: Sunday 2 May 2010 An exhibition which pays tribute to English painter and cartoonist Martin Vaughn-James, at the Cité Internationale de la Bande Dessinée et de l'Image. The exhibition is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00-18:00 and Saturday & Sunday from 14:00-18:00. Tarifs €4 & €6. For more information telephone: 05 45 38 65 65. Pub & Café Entertainment Music at the Latitude Pub From: Tuesday 1 December 2009 To: Friday 31 December 2010 Concerts at the Latitude Pub, 8 rue Raymond Poincaré, every night between 19:00-21:30. For more information telephone: 05 45 94 31 31. 16 Aubeterre-sur-Dronne: What's On Social & Community Events Sing in the Choir Every Tue Sing Handel's Messiah in English with the Chant'Aubeterre Choir. All voices welcome. The choir meets on Tuesday evenings at the Salle des Fêtes at 20:15. For more information telephone: Anne Deleporte 05 45 98 40 36 or email deleportes@cgtel.net 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 Balzac: What's On Sport & Sailing Martial Arts Every Tue, Thu Martial arts classes at the Salle polyvalente. Classes for children are on Tuesdays from 18:15-19:15 and for adults on Tuesdays from 19:30-21:00 and Thursdays from 19:00-20:30. For more information telephone: 05 45 68 81 66. 16 Benest: What's On Social & Community Events Cancer Support Office & Drop In Centre Every Tue A Cancer Support Office and Drop In Centre located behind the Mairie (entrance from the school playground), is open every Tuesday from 10:00-12:30. 24 hour answer phone: 05 45 89 30 05. 16 Chalais: What's On Art & Exhibitions Spring Exhibition From: Saturday 6 February 2010 To: Monday 5 April 2010 Spring art exhibition at Le Perroquet Vert. For more information telephone Amanda Rackowe: 05 45 78 84 49. 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: 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 Eléonore Lepièce From: Monday 1 February 2010 To: Monday 15 March 2010 Exhibition of paintings and figures made from everyday items, by artist Eléonore Lepiece at the Crêperie L'Olympia, 34 rue du Canton. For more information telephone: 05 45 32 01 72. Music: Rock, Pop & Country Soan On: Tuesday 9 February 2010 Alternative French music from singer Soan, at Les Anciens Abattoirs at 20:00. Tarif €18. For more information telephone: 05 45 32 17 28. Sport & Sailing Martial Arts Every Tue, Fri Martial arts classes at the Salle omnisports. Classes for children are on Tuesdays from 18:00-19:15 and for adults on Tuesdays from 19:30-21:00 and Fridays from 19:00-20:30. For more information telephone: 05 45 82 50 33. 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. Badminton Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri From: Wednesday 6 January 2010 To: Friday 31 December 2010 Badminton lessons for for adults on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at the Gymnase Beaulieu, rue du Port (opposite the Chambre de Commerce) from 18:00-21:00 and for 10-15 year olds on Fridays from 18:00-20:00. For more information telephone Jean-Noël Beignon: 05 45 36 23 70. Talks, Classes & Workshops Yoga Classes Every Mon, Tue, Fri From: Monday 4 January 2010 To: Friday 31 December 2010 Yoga classes with Marie-Christine Alliot at the Centre d'Animation. Day-time and evening classes take place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays for adults and 11-14 year olds. There are also meditation yoga classes for adults on Fridays from 12:30-13:45. For more information telephone: 05 45 32 17 28. Walks & Visits Les Bonnes Chauffes From: Tuesday 1 December 2009 To: Sunday 28 February 2010 Throughout the winter months cognac is distilled at vineyards throughout the region and all sorts of visits, presentations, dinners, walks and other animations take place during this period. For more information and programme details contact the Office de Tourisme: 05 45 82 10 71. 16 Confolens: What's On Pub & Café Entertainment Fun Quiz Every Tue Fun quiz with cash prizes and jackpot, every second Tuesday of the month at La Vienne Bar at 20:00. For more information telephone: 05 45 85 95 31. Talks, Classes & Workshops Activities and Classes at the Centre Socio-Culturel From: Monday 4 January 2010 To: Friday 31 December 2010 Activities for adults at the Centre Socio-culturel include dance, tap-dancing, stretching, yoga, sophrology, gym, painting, badminton, indoor football and Taï Chi Chuan. There are also French, English and German classes. Classes for children include English lessons and modern-jazz, tap and classical dance. For more information telephone: 05 45 84 00 43 or e-mail: cscsc@libertysurf.fr 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 Marcillac-Lanville: What's On Social & Community Events English Speaking Church Home Group Every Tue English speaking church Home Group meets weekly on Tuesday evenings at 19:00. For more information telephone: 05 45 21 91 10. 16 Pillac: What's On Social & Community Events Bridge Club Every Tue Fun, informal bridge club for all levels, meets every Tuesday at the Manoir de Longeveau. For more information telephone: 05 45 98 55 13 or e-mail: info@longeveau.com Sport & Sailing Exercise Class Every Tue Fitness exercise class every Tuesday at the Manoir de Longeveau at 14:30. Everyone is welcome. €5 a session. For more information telephone: Patti Jarvis 05 53 90 27 48. Ladies Golf Every Tue Ladies golf at the Manoir de Longeveau on Tuesdays at 10:00 (18 holes on the first Tuesday of the month). For further information telephone: 05 45 98 55 13. Ladies Tennis Every Tue, Thu Ladies tennis at the Manoir de Longeveau on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 14:00-16:00. For further information telephone: 05 45 98 55 13. 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. 16 Suris: What's On Talks, Classes & Workshops Line Dancing Classes Every Tue From: Monday 2 June 2008 To: Tuesday 29 June 2010 Line dancing classes with the Silver Spurs Line Dancing Club, at the Café de la Terrasse every Tuesday night. Beginners at 18:45 & intermediates at 20:00. There are no classes in July & August but a new beginners class starts every September. For more information telephone: 05 45 29 69 22 or 05 45 25 98 72. 16 Villebois-Lavalette: What's On Walks & Visits Visit to the Château and the Village From: Friday 1 January 2010 To: Friday 31 December 2010 Visits to the village and the château take place throughout the year and can be in English and French. Tarif €3, reduced tarif €2 & free for under 12's. For more information telephone the Office de Tourisme: 05 45 64 71 58. 16 Villefagnan: What's On Talks, Classes & Workshops Yoga Class Every Tue From 10:00 All levels welcome. For more information telephone: 05 49 07 12 12 or email to: amanda.holmes@wanadoo.fr 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. 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 Fontaines d'Ozillac: What's On Walks & Visits Hike Every Tue Randonnée pédestre every Tuesday morning, departs from Place de la Mairie at 08:30. For more information telephone: 05 46 70 67 82. 17 Fouras: What's On Art & Exhibitions Voeux d'Artistes From: Saturday 2 January 2010 To: Thursday 11 February 2010 Exhibition Voeux d'Artistes by the Fouras Photo Club in the hall of the Office de Tourisme, avenue du Bois Vert. For more information telephone: 05 46 84 60 69. Walks & Visits Musée de Fouras From: Thursday 31 December 2009 To: Friday 31 December 2010 Visit the Musée de Fouras in the historic and military keep of Fort Vauban. The museum is open throughout the year, out of season on Saturdays, Sundays & bank holidays from 14:30-17:30, every afternoon from 14:30-17:30 in in the winter, spring and All Saints school holidays and from the 1st June to the 3rd week-end in September the museum is open everyday except Monday mornings from 10:00-12:00 and 15:00-18:30. Guided visits to the crypt are possible from June to September. Tarif €3, €2 for 6-16 year olds & free for children under 6. For more information telephone: 05 46 84 15 23. 17 Jonzac: What's On Walks & Visits Walks Every Tue, Fri A 5-7km walk on Tuesdays and a 8-9km walk on Fridays, departs from Place du 8 Mai at 14:00. For more information telephone: 05 46 48 01 60. 17 La Rochelle: What's On Art & Exhibitions 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. Cédric Agoutin: Océan From: Thursday 7 January 2010 To: Saturday 27 February 2010 An exhibition by photographer Cédric Agoutin at Carré Amelot. For more information telephone: 05 46 51 14 70. Laith McGregor: Exhibition and Residence From: Sunday 1 November 2009 To: Sunday 28 February 2010 Australian artist Laith McGregor is in residence at the Centre Intermondes, 11 bis rue des Augustins and his exhibition is from the 23rd January to the 28th February. For more information telephone: 05 46 51 50 16. La Chanson Française Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri From: Tuesday 2 February 2010 To: Thursday 18 February 2010 Exhibition on French songs and singers at Astrolabe, avenue de Dublin. Open Monday to Friday from 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-19:30. Free entry. For more information telephone: 05 46 67 47 67. Découverte de la Biodiversité Marine From: Tuesday 1 December 2009 To: Tuesday 1 June 2010 An exhibition of drawings, engravings and photographs on the theme of marine biodiversity. It is also possible (just until the 1st of March) to see the book by Guillaume Rondelet dating from 1558 which is richly illustrated with engravings of marine life. See the website for full details and opening times. 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 Luna Park From: Saturday 30 January 2010 To: Sunday 21 February 2010 The Luna Park is open at the Parc des Expositions, Villeneuve les Salines. Entry is free, rides and attractions are paying. For further details and opening times telephone: 05 46 30 08 50. Guided Visit of the Hôtel de Ville From: Saturday 2 January 2010 To: Friday 31 December 2010 Rendez-vous in the courtyard of the Hôtel de Ville for a tour with a guide from the Office de Tourisme. June, September & school holidays from October to May, the tour is on everyday at 15:00 and from October to May outside school holidays, on Saturday & Sunday at 15:00. July & August everyday at 15:00 and 16:00. Tarif €4 & €1.50 for students & children over 10. For more information telephone: 05 46 41 14 68. 17 Les Mathes: What's On Walks & Visits Zoo de la Palmyre From: Tuesday 1 December 2009 To: Friday 31 December 2010 The zoo features 1600 animals and attracts over 800,000 visitors each year and is open all year from 09:00-19:00 April to September and from 09:00-18:00 the rest of the year. The sea lion and parrot shows are from April to the end of October. Tarif (2009) is €14 and €10 for children aged 3-12. For more information telephone: 08 92 68 18 48. 17 Marans: What's On Art & Exhibitions Exhibition of Aerial Photographs From: Monday 11 January 2010 To: Friday 26 February 2010 An exhibition of aerial photographs of the region by Paul Marchesseau. 'Le Pays Marandais Vu du Ciel' is at the Office de Tourisme and is open Monday to Friday from 09:30-12:30 and 14:00-18:00. Entry is free. For more information telephone: 05 46 01 12 87. 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 Talks, Classes & Workshops Yoga Ysengar Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu From: Monday 28 December 2009 To: Thursday 30 December 2010 Learn relaxation and breathing techniques at yoga classes held in the Centre Socioculturel, place Michel Crépeau, on Mondays at 19:30, Tuesdays at 17:15, Wednesdays at 10:00 & 18:00 and Thursdays at 10:00 & 19:45. For more information telephone: 05 46 44 55 48. 17 Rochefort: What's On 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 Art & Exhibitions Barbara Schroeder Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 5 February 2010 To: Sunday 11 April 2010 Exhibition of paintings and drawings 'Rumeurs Végétales' by Franco-German artist Barbara Schroeder, at the Voûtes du Port,19 quai Amiral Meyer. The exhibition is open everyday except Monday from 14:00-18:00. Entry is free. For more information telephone: 05 40 39 06 07. 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. 17 Saintes: What's On Walks & Visits Visit to the Abbaye aux Dames From: Monday 4 January 2010 To: Friday 31 December 2010 Visit the bell-tower, abbey and monastery buildings at the Abbaye aux Dames from 14:00-18:00. Visits are with an audioguide and a booklet for children. For more information telephone: 05 46 97 48 48. 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 Art & Exhibitions Exhibition of Old Postcards Every Tue, Fri From: Saturday 7 November 2009 To: Friday 31 December 2010 A private collection of postcards depicting life in Saint-Denis and the Ile d'Oléron from 1900-1960. The exhibition is at the Médiathèque and can be seen on the 1st Friday of the month from 16:00-19:00 and the 4th Tuesday of the month from 09:30-12:00. (Closed July & August). For more information telephone: 05 46 85 73 18. 17 St-Martin-de-Ré: What's On Art & Exhibitions Exhibition Larguez Les Amarres From: Friday 1 January 2010 To: Monday 15 March 2010 Exhibition 'to be a sailor in the 18th century' charting life aboard ship in that period, at the Musée Ernest Cognacq. For more information telephone: 05 46 09 21 22. Walks & Visits Guided Visit of the Fortifications Every Tue From: Tuesday 9 February 2010 To: Tuesday 2 March 2010 A guided visit of the North-West side of the Fortifications Vauban on Tuesdays at 10:30. Tarif €6 & €2.50 for children aged 4-12. For more information and inscriptions telephone: 05 46 09 20 06. 17 St-Pierre-d'Oleron: What's On Art & Exhibitions Un Tout Petit Monde From: Saturday 6 February 2010 To: Sunday 30 May 2010 An exhibition of works from the collection of the Fonds Régional d'Art Contemporain Poitou-Charentes (FRAC). The theme of the exhibition is identity and territory. At Le Musée de l'Ile d'Oléron, open February & March, Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00-17:00 and April & May everyday from 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-18:00. Tarif €4 & reduced tarif €2.50. Entry is free on the first Sunday in February and March. For more information telephone: 05 46 75 05 16. 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 79 Les Alleuds: What's On Talks, Classes & Workshops Jay Jay's Line Dancing Association Every Tue Line Dancing class for beginners/intermediates held every Tuesday at the Salle de Fetes. For more information contact Karen Mehrlich on: 05 49 27 68 87 or email to: karen.mehrlich@wanadoo.fr 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 La Palette Expose Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Exhibition of copies of art masterpieces. At the CA Groupama, 2, Avenue de Limoges from 08:00 to 18:00 weekdays. Closed at weekends and for public holidays. Photographs of Poitou-Charentes From: Friday 15 January 2010 To: Monday 15 March 2010 An exhibition of natural landscapes by photographer Marc Deneyer and urban landscapes by Claude Pauquet, at the Musée d'Agesci, 26 avenue de Limoges. For more information telephone: 05 49 78 72 00. Jean-Louis Deborde: L'Oeil Sensible Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 15 January 2010 To: Tuesday 9 March 2010 The new exhibition by Jean-Louis Deborde on the theme of feminine beauty, at Espace Expressions Macif-Smip, 13 rue Thiers Plan. The exhibition is open Monday to Thursday from 09:00-18:00, Friday from 09:00-17:00 and Saturday from 09:30-12:30. Jean-Louis Deborde is present every Wednesday from 14:00-17:00. Entry is free. For more information telephone: 05 49 09 30 25. Children's Events Patricia Véniel Exhibition and Workshop From: Tuesday 5 January 2010 To: Monday 15 February 2010 Exhibition of colourful paintings by Patricia Véniel, held at the childrens Librairie le Rêve de Lily at 23 rue Saint-Jean. Patricia also gives two workshops on the 20th January and 3rd February from 10:30-12:00. There are 5 places available for each workshop so inscription is necessary. For more information telephone: 05 17 40 01 31. 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 Parthenay: What's On Film Sherlock Holmes On: Tuesday 9 February 2010 The film Sherlock Holmes shown in English without sub-titles at Le Foyer at 14:00. See the website for details. 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 St-Varent: What's On Talks, Classes & Workshops Excercise To Music - Keep Fit Classes Every Tue, Thu From: Friday 6 November 2009 To: Saturday 6 November 2010 Excercise to music classes held at the Salle des Arts Martiaux, avenue Platanes, every Tuesday from 09:30 to 10:30 and every Thursday from 11:00 to 12:00. Classes are adapted for all ages and fitness levels. For more information contact Amanda: 05 49 67 10 11. 79 Thouars: What's On Art & Exhibitions Saison 1: Claire-Lise Petitjean Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 6 February 2010 To: Sunday 28 March 2010 An exhibition by artist Claire-Lise Petitjean at the Centre d'art la Chapelle Jeanne d'Arc which is open everyday except Monday from 14:00-18:00. For more information telephone: 05 49 66 02 25. 86 Charroux: What's On 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 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 Art & Exhibitions Exhibition of Australian Art From: Monday 8 February 2010 To: Sunday 14 February 2010 Australian artist Julie Hart is exhibiting her paintings for the first time in France at La Grande Galerie, 7 rue du Temple. The exhibition is running for 6 days and is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00-17:00 and Sunday from 14:00-18:00. For more information telephone: 05 49 87 73 02 or e-mail: enquiry@grandegaleriefrance.com Talks, Classes & Workshops Sculpture Classes Every Tue Weekly sculpture class with Laurie Mercuri. At La Grande Galerie, 7 rue du Temple, from 14:00-16:00. For more information telephone: Eileen Haddow 05 49 87 76 45. 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 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 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. Carte Blanche à Thierry Groensteen From: Tuesday 8 December 2009 To: Saturday 27 February 2010 An exhibition of the works of French cartoonist Thierry Groensteen, held at the Médiathèque François-Mitterrand, 4 rue de l'Université. For more information telephone: 05 49 52 31 51. Amnesty International: 30 Years From: Thursday 28 January 2010 To: Tuesday 30 March 2010 An exhibition of 20 panels depicting 20 different personalities from around the world who have been involved in human rights. At the Galerie du CRDP (Centre Régional de Documentation Pédagogique) 6 rue Ste-Catherine. For more information telephone: 05 49 60 67 00. Exhibition: Comment tu Comptes ? From: Monday 16 November 2009 To: Sunday 4 April 2010 Exhibition on the history of mathematical calculation from the Egyptians and the abacus to modern-day digital calculators. At Espace Mendes-France, 1 place de la Cathédrale. The exhibition is open all week from 14:00-18:00 but excluding Mondays from the 4th January to 5th February and 22nd February to 4th April. For more information telephone: 05 49 50 33 08. Ricardo Esteves Exhibition Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri From: Monday 11 January 2010 To: Friday 5 March 2010 Photographic exhibition of Brazilian life, its landscapes and people, at the Maison des Trois-Quartiers (M3Q), 25 rue du général Sarrail. The exhibition is open Monday to Friday from 09:00-12:30 & 14:00-18:00. Entry is free. For more information telephone: 05 49 41 40 33. 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 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. 86 Pressac: What's On Social & Community Events English Speaking Church Home Group Every Tue English speaking church Home Group meets fortnightly on Tuesdays at 14:00. For more information telephone: 05 49 48 47 56. 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 Savigné: What's On Social & Community Events English Speaking Church Home Group Every Tue English speaking church Home Group meets weekly on Tuesday evenings at 19:00. For more information telephone: 05 49 87 18 58. 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-Martin-l'Ars: What's On Social & Community Events English Speaking Church Home Group Every Tue English speaking church Home Group meets fortnightly on Tuesdays at 14:00. For more information telephone: 05 49 87 76 71. 86 Vouille: What's On Art & Exhibitions Painting and Sculpture Exhibition From: Friday 15 January 2010 To: Thursday 4 March 2010 Exhibition of the works of Sylvie and Philippe Bouliet at Château de Périgny. For more information telephone: 05 49 51 80 43. 16 Angoulême (website) Angouleme market (Basseau: Place du marche) Every Tue, Fri General market held in Angouleme at Basseau: Place du Marche, on Tuesdays and Fridays. 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 Felix Gaillard) Every Tue, Fri General market held in Angouleme at Place Felix Gaillard, on Tuesdays and Fridays. Angouleme market (Place St-Jacques) Every Tue, Sat General market held in Angouleme at Place St-Jacques, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. 16 Barbezieux St-Hilaire Barbezieux market Every Tue, Fri General market held in Barbezieux at Place de l'Eglise, on Tuesdays and Fridays. 16 Champagne Mouton Champagne Moutone market Every Tue, Fri General market held in Champagne Mouton, on Tuesdays and Fridays. 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 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. Truffle Market Every Tue, Fri From: Tuesday 1 December 2009 To: Friday 26 February 2010 The Marché aux Truffes is on at Hôtel Renard from the 1st December until the 26th February, every Tuesday at 09:30 and Friday at 17:00 (excluding the 4th December & bank holidays). For more information telephone: 05 45 81 09 30. 16 La Couronne La Couronne market (Place de l'Hotel de Ville) Every Tue General market held in La Couronne at Place de l'Hotel de Ville, on Tuesdays afternoons. 16 Mansle Mansle market Every Tue, Fri General market held in Mansle, on Tuesdays and Fridays. 16 Montignac (website) Montignac Charente market Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat General market held in Montignac Charente, every day except Mondays. 16 Roullet St-Estephe Roullet St-Estephe market Every Tue, Fri General market held in Roullet St-Estephe at Place de l'Eglise, on Tuesdays and Fridays. 16 Soyaux Soyaux market Every Tue, Fri General market held in Soyaux at Place Lucien Petit, on Tuesdays and Fridays. 16 Villefagnan Villefagnan market Every Tue, Fri General market held in Villefagnan, on Tuesdays and Fridays. 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 Fouras Fouras Market Every day Market held in rue de La Halle with a fish market in the covered market and grand halle. Open everyday October to May from 07:00-14:00 and June to September from 07:00-14:00 and 16:00-19:00. 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. Tasdon Market Every Tue Market at Tasdon every Tuesday morning from 08:00-13:00. 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) Reverseaux Market Every Tue, Fri General market held every Tuesday and Friday morning at Cours Reverseaux. 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-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-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-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 St-Xandre St-Xandre market Every Tue General weekly market held in St-Xandre, every Tuesday. 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 Thaire d'Aums Thaire d'Aums market Every Tue General weekly market held in Thaire d'Aums, every Tuesday. 17 Thors Thors market Every Tue General weekly market held in Thors, every Tuesday. 17 Vénérand Vénérand Market Every Tue Local market held in Vénérand every Tuesday. 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 Bressuire Bressuire market Every Tue, Sat General market held on Tuesdays and Saturdays at Bressuire. Tuesday market has Livestock fair. 79 Coulonges-sur-l'Autize Coulonges sur l''Autize market Every Tue General weekly market held on Tuesdays at Coulonges sur l'Autize. 79 La Creche La Creche market Every Tue General weekly market held on Tuesdays at La Creche. 79 Lezay Lezay market Every Tue General weekly market held on Tuesdays at Lezay. 79 Niort Niort market Every Tue, Thu, Sat General indoor market held on Tuesdays and Sundays at Niort. 79 Secondigny Secondigny market Every Tue General weekly market held on Tuesdays at Secondigny. 79 Thouars Thouars market Every Tue, Fri Market held on Tuesdays and Fridays at Thouars. Fresh produce, clothes, household items aswell as indoor market specialising in fish, meats and cheeses. 79 Vasles Vasles market Every Tue General weekly market held on Tuesdays at Vasles. 86 Archigny Archigny market Every Tue General market held at Archigny on the 3rd 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 Civray Civray market Every Tue General market held at Civray on the first Tuesday of every month. 86 Dange St-Romain Dange St-Romain market Every Tue, Sat General market held at Dange St-Romain every Tuesday and Saturday. 86 La Roche Posay Weekly Market Every Tue Held in the town every Tuesday. 86 La Villedieu-du-Clain La Villedieu du Clain market Every Tue General weekly market held at La Villedieu du Clain every Tuesday. 86 Loudun Loudun market Every Tue General weekly market held at Loudun every Tuesday. 86 Poitiers (website) Poitiers market (Place Notre Dame Bellejouanne) Every Tue General weekly market held in Poitiers at Place Notre Dame Bellejouanne every Tuesday. 86 Vendeuvre-du-Poitou Vendeuvre market Every Tue General weekly market held in Vendeuvre on Tuesdays. 86 Vivonne Vivonne market Every Tue, Sat General market held in Vivonne on Tuesdays and Saturdays. |
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