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Cheers
Chris]]>
Cheers
Chris]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=918 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:21:30 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=918 Just been sent a notice of this year's opening of an art gallery in Montmorillon.

Rendez-vous mercredi 13 avril 2022 à 12h00 au 10 rue Montebello 86500 Montmorillon atelier-galerie "ARKHAE MUNDI" ....
Ouverture officielle de la saison... comme à son habitude tous les ans mise en place de l'affiche sur façade... 
...découverte du thème arkhaemundien....Poésie calligraphique et image symbolique...0633202088....."]]> Just been sent a notice of this year's opening of an art gallery in Montmorillon.

Rendez-vous mercredi 13 avril 2022 à 12h00 au 10 rue Montebello 86500 Montmorillon atelier-galerie "ARKHAE MUNDI" ....
Ouverture officielle de la saison... comme à son habitude tous les ans mise en place de l'affiche sur façade... 
...découverte du thème arkhaemundien....Poésie calligraphique et image symbolique...0633202088....."]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=880 Sat, 03 Jul 2021 12:13:22 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=880
19 July (142 km) Mérigny / Nalliers / Saint-Savin / Nalliers / Mérigny / Ingrandes / Béthines / La Trimouille / Les Hérolles / Lignac / Nesmes / Chalais / Ciron / Douadic / Pouligny-Saint-Pierre / Le Blanc and final circuit of 11 km to do 3 times.

20 July (182 km) Montmorillon / Saulgé / Plaisance / Saint-Rémy-en-Montmorillon / Adriers / Mouterre-sur-Blourde / Millac / Availles-Limouzine / Le Vigeant / L'Isle-Jourdain / Moussac-sur-Vienne / Queaux / Persac / Lussac-les-Châteaux / Civaux / Valdivienne / Pouzioux / La Chapelle-Viviers / Pindray / Jouhet / Montmorillon and final circuit of 15.5 km to be done 3 times.

You will probably hear more about it from your local Mayor as you have to keep your vehicles off the road. If you have never experienced it, sit outside your house or on the side of the road early and you will get publicity gifts thrown at you.

Be warned when the bikes do come it's blink and you will miss it, so watch out if you want to get a photo.

*Oh and don't hold out a sign to your Gran and Grandad  ]]>
19 July (142 km) Mérigny / Nalliers / Saint-Savin / Nalliers / Mérigny / Ingrandes / Béthines / La Trimouille / Les Hérolles / Lignac / Nesmes / Chalais / Ciron / Douadic / Pouligny-Saint-Pierre / Le Blanc and final circuit of 11 km to do 3 times.

20 July (182 km) Montmorillon / Saulgé / Plaisance / Saint-Rémy-en-Montmorillon / Adriers / Mouterre-sur-Blourde / Millac / Availles-Limouzine / Le Vigeant / L'Isle-Jourdain / Moussac-sur-Vienne / Queaux / Persac / Lussac-les-Châteaux / Civaux / Valdivienne / Pouzioux / La Chapelle-Viviers / Pindray / Jouhet / Montmorillon and final circuit of 15.5 km to be done 3 times.

You will probably hear more about it from your local Mayor as you have to keep your vehicles off the road. If you have never experienced it, sit outside your house or on the side of the road early and you will get publicity gifts thrown at you.

Be warned when the bikes do come it's blink and you will miss it, so watch out if you want to get a photo.

*Oh and don't hold out a sign to your Gran and Grandad  ]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=862 Sat, 01 May 2021 21:56:15 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=862 I'm sure there was a post recently about star gazing but I can't find it.
There's a chap near Confolens who ran star gazing evenings type things. I guess that hasn't happened in the last year but has anyone ever been?

http://www.astrofarmfrance.com]]> I'm sure there was a post recently about star gazing but I can't find it.
There's a chap near Confolens who ran star gazing evenings type things. I guess that hasn't happened in the last year but has anyone ever been?

http://www.astrofarmfrance.com]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=807 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 06:46:35 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=807 Thanks in advance  ]]> Thanks in advance  ]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=793 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 11:38:41 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=793
Featuring a total of nine live bands, kids entertainment, buvette etc etc.

Saturday kicks off at 1600 and runs to 2300 with four live bands while Sunday starts at 1100 and ends at 1900 with five bands.

Aire des Ilettes.  Free entry.

That's down by the river........  ]]>
Featuring a total of nine live bands, kids entertainment, buvette etc etc.

Saturday kicks off at 1600 and runs to 2300 with four live bands while Sunday starts at 1100 and ends at 1900 with five bands.

Aire des Ilettes.  Free entry.

That's down by the river........  ]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=788 Mon, 29 Jul 2019 10:07:15 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=788
Saturday ents kick off at 8.30pm.

Sunday is 7pm.

Located in the big car park on your left as you enter the village from Montmorillon.

Not my cuppa but...... ]]>
Saturday ents kick off at 8.30pm.

Sunday is 7pm.

Located in the big car park on your left as you enter the village from Montmorillon.

Not my cuppa but...... ]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=780 Sat, 18 May 2019 21:05:26 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=780 Anywhere apart from the Crocodile place in Civaux, that is. I swore if I went there one more time they would hear me screaming all the way to Rouen, but looks like I'll be eating my words and taking another trip there this Summer.
Last year we ended up joining a parade in St Benoit by accident, which turned out to be a good laugh. I can not remember what date that was on. Not sure if they do that every year. Does anybody have any info on that too? 
Thanks, in advance.]]> Anywhere apart from the Crocodile place in Civaux, that is. I swore if I went there one more time they would hear me screaming all the way to Rouen, but looks like I'll be eating my words and taking another trip there this Summer.
Last year we ended up joining a parade in St Benoit by accident, which turned out to be a good laugh. I can not remember what date that was on. Not sure if they do that every year. Does anybody have any info on that too? 
Thanks, in advance.]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=756 Sat, 27 Oct 2018 11:39:12 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=756 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=746 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 05:11:23 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=746 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=743 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:42:22 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=743
The reason I mention it here is because I can see a massive business opportunity for B&B/gite and bar/restaurant owners as the organisors are expecting 30,000 visitors (you read that right) on top of the 300 professional shearers.  Oh....and 5,000 sheep play a key part.  But they won't need beer or overnight rooms.

Details are all over the interweb for those interested in following this through.....which translates as I can't be bothered to put a link in. ]]>
The reason I mention it here is because I can see a massive business opportunity for B&B/gite and bar/restaurant owners as the organisors are expecting 30,000 visitors (you read that right) on top of the 300 professional shearers.  Oh....and 5,000 sheep play a key part.  But they won't need beer or overnight rooms.

Details are all over the interweb for those interested in following this through.....which translates as I can't be bothered to put a link in. ]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=739 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 16:49:56 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=739
My parents have a house in Thollet that we stay at for the month of August. 
We LOVE a brocante, and aside from the Montmorillon one and the La Trimouille one (just been and gone), does anyone have any other listings of upcoming brocantes? Small village ones, big town ones, any!... realistically within a half an hour radius. 


Many thanks in advance. 
L]]>
My parents have a house in Thollet that we stay at for the month of August. 
We LOVE a brocante, and aside from the Montmorillon one and the La Trimouille one (just been and gone), does anyone have any other listings of upcoming brocantes? Small village ones, big town ones, any!... realistically within a half an hour radius. 


Many thanks in advance. 
L]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=737 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 10:36:21 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=737
Annual prods market August 3 behind the church.

Usual drill; kick off 1800, beer/wine tent, rock hard leather " steaks" on a grill and expensive ham and cheese, hideous accordion music over the PA system    etc etc.

Having said that, quite a good laugh especially if you choose to have a sit-down tucker jobbie and eat with our French chums.

But...beware getting drawn into a converstation on Brexit: a lot of them think it a good idea and wish France would do the same.  A minefield.

Beware also of the danger of tottering home with that €25 lump of cheese that seemed a jolly good idea at the time.]]>
Annual prods market August 3 behind the church.

Usual drill; kick off 1800, beer/wine tent, rock hard leather " steaks" on a grill and expensive ham and cheese, hideous accordion music over the PA system    etc etc.

Having said that, quite a good laugh especially if you choose to have a sit-down tucker jobbie and eat with our French chums.

But...beware getting drawn into a converstation on Brexit: a lot of them think it a good idea and wish France would do the same.  A minefield.

Beware also of the danger of tottering home with that €25 lump of cheese that seemed a jolly good idea at the time.]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=734 Wed, 04 Jul 2018 19:28:25 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=734 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=732 Fri, 29 Jun 2018 09:26:22 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=732
July 7 with kick off from 0800 although stallholders can set up from 0600.

Usual drill; rock-hard unknown cuts of meat from the grill, frites, biere, vins etc etc.  Laser games &etc for the enfants and includes someone called Elodie warbling her way through her latest hit.

Goes on until late evening ending with a fireworks display.]]>
July 7 with kick off from 0800 although stallholders can set up from 0600.

Usual drill; rock-hard unknown cuts of meat from the grill, frites, biere, vins etc etc.  Laser games &etc for the enfants and includes someone called Elodie warbling her way through her latest hit.

Goes on until late evening ending with a fireworks display.]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=662 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:32:31 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=662
Adriers (Near the lake)

Sunday October 8th

Open all day.

Autumn Fete with Photo Exhibition, Food and Drinks, Old vehicles and farm machinery, Many artisans, And lots more.

Here's a couple of photo's from last year.



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Adriers (Near the lake)

Sunday October 8th

Open all day.

Autumn Fete with Photo Exhibition, Food and Drinks, Old vehicles and farm machinery, Many artisans, And lots more.

Here's a couple of photo's from last year.



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Sunday 10th September

Set up from 07:00

Place de la Libération (In front of the Abbey)]]>
Sunday 10th September

Set up from 07:00

Place de la Libération (In front of the Abbey)]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=651 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 11:05:16 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=651
07:00 - 19:00

*Note: My understanding is do to the current situation it will not be held in the street this year. Which is a shame, but it will go ahead at the Stade Pierre Robert]]>
07:00 - 19:00

*Note: My understanding is do to the current situation it will not be held in the street this year. Which is a shame, but it will go ahead at the Stade Pierre Robert]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=650 Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:14:08 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=650
Tomorrow August 26th 08:00 - 23:00

Fête annuelle des Combes:

Vide Grenier.

Motorcycle rides.

Display of old vehicles.

Food.

Show.

Organised by: Les Amis des Combes]]>
Tomorrow August 26th 08:00 - 23:00

Fête annuelle des Combes:

Vide Grenier.

Motorcycle rides.

Display of old vehicles.

Food.

Show.

Organised by: Les Amis des Combes]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=646 Mon, 21 Aug 2017 09:23:57 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=646
08:00 - 18:00

Aire de Loisirs

Bussière-Poitevine]]>
08:00 - 18:00

Aire de Loisirs

Bussière-Poitevine]]>