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Tonight we went to the Chateau de Duras to watch Diddy perform with her class. It was a joint theatrical production with the other local schools. Our school was performing a work by Jean de la Fontaine….Les Animaux Malades de la Peste. Unfortunately, most of it was lost on me, with my limited French and my [...]
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We have really been suffering the full gamut of weather over the last few weeks. From -8 degrees to 13 degrees, frozen pipes, thawed pipes, snow and freezing fog, even some sunshine and warmth. The last few days have produced torrential rain and strong winds. 30mm in 24 hours…which means not a lot to me, [...]
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The following weekend, 16th August, is medieval day at Duras, followed the next day at Villeneuve-de-Duras, just down the road.
This is an annual event organised to celebrate the rich cultural and historical significance of the Dropt valley. Which is all a bit of a mouthful and suspiciously like the sort of thing organised for a school trip….but it’s [...]
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Next weekend, 10th August, sees the annual Fete du Vin in Duras…La Nuit Blanche, a fun-packed show case for the local viticulteurs.
It starts in the morning with walks around the local vineyards, processions, wine tasting and selling, vintage cars, food and market stalls. All this takes place in around the town and chateau. There are hot [...]
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