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Sat 6 September is the last Marché Anglais of the season. Situated on the market place in front of the Maire. 8h30 until 12h30. The 2009 season will start in April.

Tommorow night in Ruffec dept.16   live music and animation and food too!   6pm till midnight.

lol!! us market people do not 'take the rest of the month of'   I wish!!!! You'll find most traders will travel around to various monthly markets and will probably have a regular pitch at a few weekly ones too! I don't know the markets in your region, but there is a huge market at Roulliac the 27th of the month. As for bijoux, it depends what you're looking for, most markets seem to sell the cheap baubly stuff. If you're looking for something special, you may be better with craft / Artisanart markets. Just keep looking in your local papers for dates. Or try the Islands July / August. There are fab markets in almost all the towns every morning. St Denis and Domino are particularly lovely morning markets. there's a big one in Ars (no pun intended!!!)   happy shopping!      

Sorry, I should have  been more specific. Aigre, dept 16 (Charentes)   no where near Oradour-sur-glane    

 Marché Anglais at Aigre    Sat 7 June from 8h30 to 12h30 on the market place in front of the Mairie. Takeaway English Breakfasts & Fish n Chips English Books Plants Gifts 2 English Grocers Cheese Cakes Homemade meat pies Pork Butcher Contemporary handmade silver Jewellery Cards Craft Products Art on Tile Hand crafted Wrought-Iron Indian Jewellery, accessories & Gifts Pet Products Hand painted glass Underwear & scented products Local artist Plus more

Marché Fermier at La Vergne Grand Madieu 16450 saturday 17th May from 2.30pm The 'Producteurs & artisans' market is held on a working dairy farm, the farm shop sells fabulous homemade cheeses, cream, cakes etc.. The market stalls vary each month. honey products, goats cheese, pineau, organic produce, wine, ironwork, textiles, cured sausage, jewellery etc.... afternoon tea is also being served!

Le Craic,  are back this friday 4th April at the Dixieland, Verteuil sur Charentes nr Ruffec. from 9pm till late.

The Marché Anglais will be held as usual on the Market Place in front of the Mairie from 8h00 to 12h00 on the following dates: Sat 5 April Sat 3 May Sat 7 June Sat 5 July Sat 2 August Sat 6 September For the first market of the season (5 April) a free petit déjeuner Français (coffee, croissants & chocolatine) will be offered to all. Stalls this year will include: Takeaway English Breakfasts & Fish n Chips English Books Plants Gifts English Grocer Cheese Cakes Homemade meat pies Pork Butcher Contemporary handmade silver Jewellery Cards Craft Products Art on Tile Hand crafted Wrought-Iron Indian Jewellery, accessories & Gifts Pet Products Plus more

This friday, 21st March Northwind. from 9pm at the Dixieland, Vertueil sur Charentes. [8-|]

Marche Fermiers at La Vergne 16450 Grand Madieu  22/03/08   commencing at 14.00.     Producers and artisans offering a wide range of  food and other products such cheese both cow and goat, english style hand made  cakes, english style hand made sausages, cognac, wine, honey, organic vegetable and fruit ,  plants,  pickles, saucisson, beer, jewellery,  decorative iron work, venison,  beef,  hand painted pottery. possible to eat on site, afternoon tea available.     We are situated at Le Grand Madieu between St. Claud and Champagne Mouton on D28.   Watch this space for the next Marche Fermier!!!!

This week it's Pepstime from Limousin http://www.pepstime.fr.fm/ Fri 14th March from 9pm at the Dixieland, Verteuil nr Ruffec! [8-|]

This friday 7th March from 9pm Dixieland, Verteuil     see you there!!!   [8-|]

now the poor guitarist is in hospital. The last remaining Monkey will play a solo set. Still worth going to see as he's fab!    

lol!! they're quite chilled in a rocky way, they do a fab cover of a Bill Withers track - but I can't remember the name of it. It's possibly an accoustic set this friday as the Bassist is manacled to a hospital bed and he dosen't think he'll be allowed out to play!!!!  

The funky monkeys play a mixture of Funk and rock. Very cool! NOT Irish music, I probably should have started a new thread[:$]

This friday 22nd Feb. FUNKY MONKEY!!! from 9pm at the Dixieland!   (possibly playing an accoustic set!)   hi Ernie - the Irish band play quite frequently, I'll try my best to post up all the gigs..   ...and just to let you all know, it's free to see the bands!! (and there's a gamesroom if you can't find a babysitter[;-)])

Friday 1st Feb from 9pm Le Craic!! at the Dixieland!     [8-|]

I'd better clarify it's at Verteuil sur charente 16. There maybe many Verteuils, but there's only one Dixie!!!!!!   lol!!

'Lentement Mademoiselle' at the Dixieland. friday 25th January from 9pm     http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=160740032

The band were superb!! [8-|]

still on!   'Funky monkey'!!

Friday 18th January The Dixieland, Verteuille, nr Ruffec   FUNKY MONKEY!!!!! 9pm ish These guys are great! I'll confirm the gig later in the week as there are occassional last minute band changes.   If anyone is interested in a regular evening accoustic jamming session at this bar, you may want to come along and have a chat, there's a few musicians keen to start something up here!    

[quote user="ErnieY"]If it's really important to you might think about temporarily removing all the caravanny bits which wouldn't comply and try your luck with it just as a VW van [;-)][/quote]   Don't do this, you'll need to replace camping area with original seats / seatbelts and the Carte gris will be for a van, not a camping car.   Veritas is the official body who issues the camping car certificate, 215€. some departments are easier than others. I had to remove all my gas appliances in dept. 79, but other people have been luckier.   all the best!!    

[:D]Sorry for the delay - I've been a little pre-occupied this last week!!!!     thanks for the promotion too!!!!   parking still available at La Breche... Don't forget the freebies over the river!!   AND wrap up warm!!!    

Starts next wednesday 12th December  - 24th December. Rue Victor Hugo (just next to 'Serpent' road!!!!) you'll find the farmers produce 'chalets'  : ostriche products from the famous farm at Couhe, esgargots, miel, pineau, wines, organic chutney from Celles sur Belles (highly recommended!!!) ...and the artists, Funky, eyecatching  pottery from La Rochelle babe, Gail; handmade leather handbags to die for, unique glasswork from Chauney, Metalwork, handcrafted  jewellery - fantasie and silver, ceramics....etc....etc... all members of the Metiers d'Art.   the commercant chalets are near place de la Breche, next to the temporary ice rink.   opening times for the chalets are 10am - 7pm everyday, the Marche nocturne is saturday 15th until 9pm ( weather permitting) There will be a visit from Santa at the night market too.   Don't miss the 'Vin chaud' chalet - always popular!!!   Anyone new to the region, please come and experience this lovely underestimated  town.!!!! There are lots of lovely pedestrianised streets with gorgeous little boutiques and some great cafes! If you're still struggling with your French - don't worry, I'll point you in the right direction! Lots of the market people speak a little English if you ask nicely!!!!! Just ask for Samanta l'Anglaise!!!(I'll be there in my chalet!)     There are a few free car parks near the Donjon (cross the river - you'll see the signs! - just a short walk to rue victor hugo!)   Hope to see you there!   samanta