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Not Just For The Holidays

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Not Just For The Holidays. If you’re in the area and want to know what’s on right now then take a look at Helen Wood’s Blog.

Night markets (marche nocturne) 2012

Over the summer there are local night markets (marche nocturne) taking place in Gensac and  Pessac. These markets are very popular with many people taking the opportunity to dine alfresco in the beautifully renovated surroundings. Local restaurants like Les Remparts Hotel & Restaurant will be cooking in the village squares offering the best cuts of steak [...]

Bordeaux Fete le Vin 28 June 2012

28 June to 1 July 2012 . Lovers of wine, food, celebration, and culture are cordially invited to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the Bordeaux Wine Festival. Visitors can also take advantage of an outstanding programme to discover the architectural beauty of Bordeaux (listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO), its cultural assets and [...]

Wedding Accommodation 2012

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Are you attending a wedding in the Entre-deux-Mers close to the regions of Saint Emilion, Castillon or Pessac-sur-Dordogne? We provide wedding accommodation in our beautifully renovated cottage. Suitable for four or five people, this self catering cottage has two double bedrooms and two bathrooms, a large farmhouse kitchen and open plan living area. Fully equipped and large [...]

Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival 2012

Where : Montpelier Gardens, Cheltenham GL50 1SD (map) PUBLIC OPEN TIMES: Friday 15th June: 12noon to 7pm Saturday 16th June: 10am to 7pm Sunday 17th June: 10am to 5pm We are at the Cheltenham Food Festival on the 15th 16, and 17  of  June. Helen will be giving a lively presentation on vineyard life and [...]

Bordeaux Profile

An excellent profile of Château de Claribès and the Bordeaux Appelation Sainte-Foy Bordeaux appears on thewinedoctor.com . The profile is written by the independent wine writer Chris Kissack a specialist in the wines of the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Chris is the sole author of Winedoctor. In the profile Chris tastes and reviews five wines from Château de [...]