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gardener with aspirations, then there are numerous floralies held in towns and villages in springtime when through-roads are closed to traffic and replaced by plants! An international garden festival is held in Chaumont-sur-Loire from April onwards, designed to inspire those with green fingers.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT And I haven’t even mentioned food and wine yet! In October there’s an apple festival in Honfleur, and the Fête des Vendanges in Montmartre Paris (also in October) celebrates the wine harvest. Other events celebrate everything from the truffle to seafood with massive feasting. Dijon hosts an international Gastronomic Fair around November, while later the same month Les Trois Glorieuses in Beaune is both wine auction and festival. Nor did I mention the Fête
du Patrimoine, when dozens of historic buildings which are usually closed to visitors open their doors. There’s even an annual
festival to celebrate the ancient language of the troubadours, ‘Oc’, held in Périgord. Different towns host La Félibree each year; Verteillac, near my home, was chosen a few summers ago. Streets were closed and long garlands of flowers strung around the town. People from across the southwest came in national costume to take part in massive parades with music, dancing, feasting and general festivities. In 2023 it will be held in Montignac-Lascaux. Even the tiniest village
holds annual fêtes – with an obligatory repas (communal meal) for everyone. Towns that seem empty at other times of the year erupt into social epicentres and each event ends with a display of fireworks that could put many of the major cities to shame. ■
Joanna Leggett is the Marketing Director at Leggett Immobilier Tel: 08700 11 51 51 (UK) 0033 (0)5 53 60 84 88 (INT)
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YOUR OWN WINE CELLAR In the bastide which was named aſter the end of the Hundred Years’ War, this large family home would make a lovely B&B with its spacious rooms and high ceilings. Located near Castillon-la-Bataille’s bustling town centre on the edge of the Dordogne river, it’s been fully renovated – just add your own touches. There are three double bedrooms, airy reception rooms and even a large chai to store your wine (St-Émilion is close by aſter all); a loſt above the latter is ready and waiting to become another ensuite bedroom. The enclosed garden has a stream and views over local vineyards.
€224,700 €550,000
CELEBRATING LANGUAGE Montignac hosts La Félibrée in 2023 and it’s located next to Lascaux, famed for its prehistoric cave paintings, both attracting many visitors. This spectacularly positioned five-dwelling stone property offers great opportunities for those seeking a complete lifestyle change in the heart of Dordogne. Each unit is self-catering, boasting two bedrooms, lovely dimensions, chock-full of character and perfect for bringing in lots of holidaymakers. Large grounds spread down to the banks of the Vézère river, and there’s also a barn and swimming pool for relaxing.
€180,000
NORMANDY EN FÊTE Many D-Day events are held throughout Normandy during May and June – Savigny-le-Vieux is not far from Mont-St-Michel, an ideal spot to visit and partake in the summer activities. Finished to a high standard this four/five-bedroom home is immaculately presented and sun-filled. A lovely south-facing conservatory overlooking the pretty garden completes the picture. It also comes with a garage and outbuildings ideal for log storage. A garden gate leads to a large grassed area with a pond.
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