Saturday 16 September -- The day everyone has been preparing for and waiting for in anticipation, finally dawn -- and it is WET! It has been raining on and off for a few days, but today is really WET! Having rained all night and still pouring down, even umbrellas are simply tucked away as they serve no purpose to this drenching rain.
What a pity! But no doubt even the rain will not dampen the spirits when the French celebrate their Day of Heritage!
For the past year every little town and village has been preparing for this day -- the day when they open their doors to everyone. Every public building, every chateau, every historic place, place of interest, place of hardly any interest is opened, free of charge to the public. The day you can be a nosey snoop and unashamedly cross the thresholds of each and every building you have passed a million times throughout the year!
It reminds me of the Open House system of the real estate business in some parts of the world. Some people spend a leisurely Sunday going from one house to the next that is on the market -- not because they are interested in buying a new house, but simply to see what is behind those closed doors of people's homes. And today it is the same in France -- across the whole country, this is the day the plebs can wander through privately owned castles, historians can study to their heart's content those historic and listed sites normally not open to the public, and nosey people can see what lies beyond those otherwise-locked doors! And everything is free!But there is much more as well -- there is a vast array of cultural events -- from dancing in the streets, jolly traditional suppers, colourful and educational events for children, talks on history and heritage, archaeology and ancient crafts, demonstrations and exhibitions, tours and lectures, music and art.
And the rain? No doubt it will dampen a few spirits, muddy a few portals, and boost the umbrella trade, but it definitely will not stop the French from enjoying their heritage. The only thing that will keep some indoors is the difficulty of choosing which places to go, where to see and learn the most, what programme to follow to benefit the most from this wonderful experience!
Just a very few things of what is on in the area of the Chateau Lalinde:
Septembre le 16/9
PEZULS Repas et soirée animée 20h salle des fêtes 05 53 22 72 36
MONPAZIER Journée du Patrimoine Découverte des mégalithes et sites archéologiques 9h/17h Groupe archéologique
MONPAZIER Journée du Patrimoine Visite libre des églises du canton de Monpazier Office de tourisme
LALINDE Journée du patrimoine Visites commentées de la bastide Office de Tourisme 05 53 61 08 55
MOLIÈRES Exposition de photos
BEAUMONT DU PÉRIGORD Expostion de photos Expostion de photos à la salle du Retable.
BANNES Journées du Patrimoine Visite du château de Bannes et exposition d'artisans d'art au château.
EYMET Journée du Patrimoine Samedi 16 et Dimanche 17 septembre 2006 Visite de la Bastide en Français et en Anglais à 15h.Point fort : Samedi 16 septembre à 21h00, balade nocturne dans la bastide - Musique - Saynètes - Fambeaux à 2€ - Expo photos à la bibliothèque OFFICE DE TOURISME 05 53 2
PONT ROUTIER Les cent ans du pont Pic-nic géant chacun amène son panier et pour l'ambiance musique d'époque à l'accordéon Syndicat de Trémolat
MONPAZIER 4è journée des Métiers d'Art en Bastide
MONPAZIER Visite guidée (gratuite) de la bastide à 15h
MONPAZIER Journée du Patrimoine Visite guidée des églises romanes du Monpaziérois Groupe archéologique
PARC PANORAMIQUE DE LIMEUIL "Terroir et artisanat" Entrée gratuite au parc panoramique.
MAUZAC ET GRAND CASTANG Fête des vendanges
VERGT DE BIRON Marche du brame en nocturne Comité des fêtes
LALINDE Les journées de la Rivière 15h : radonnée - 16h : concours de pêche - 18h : visite guidée de la bastide (départ à l'office de tourisme) - 19h : marché nocturne artisanal
BASSIN NAUTIQUE Championnat du monde de canoës Syndicat de Trémolat
ST AVIT SENIEUR Fête votiveLE BUISSON DE CADOUIN Salon d’antiquaires
PRATS DU PÉRIGORD Vide grenier
MONPAZIER Concert : Brother Jack Combo (rock'n'roll boogies) Pizzéria Chez Minou
VERGT DE BIRON Bal Salle des fêtes
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