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[ November 17, 2007 to November 19, 2007. ] This year sees the 147th Auction of the wine of the Hospices de Beaune – which, whilst it may look like an opportunity for a host of fat cats and celebrities to indulge in lots of great Burgundy and sumptuous food, does serve a more serious purpose. Firstly, it is a charity event, raising money [...] [...]
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[ November 9, 2007 to November 11, 2007. ] The Chateau of Saint Jean-de-Beauregard (92 Hauts de Seine, Ile de France – see map), about 20 miles southwest of Paris, hosts an annual Fete des Plantes, Fruits et Légumes d’hier et d’aujourd’hui – plants, fruits and vegetables of yesterday and today – this year it is 9-11 November 2007. Held inn the grounds of the [...] [...] [ November 23, 2007; ] The area around Carpentras (84 Vaucluse, Provence) is famous for its truffles (known as the “Black Diamond” or Diamant Noire) and November sees the first of the weekly Truffle markets (Marché aux Truffes) in the Place Aristide Briand. In true French style there is ceremony and celebration for the first market of the season, with [...] [...] [ October 6, 2007 to November 1, 2007. ] Suddenly with the nights drawing in and the temperature dropping, the thought of a Soup Festival sounds really enticing. At Vaison-la-Romaine (84 Vaucluse, Provence) there is a three-week festival of soups with over 200 different types to sample. In true French style there is an august body of citizens and craftsmen dedicated to defending the tradtion [...] [...] [ November 17, 2007 to November 18, 2007. November 17, 2007 to November 18, 2007. ] The winemakers of Madiran open their doors to all (portes ouvertes) to show off their wines (Madiran AC big hearty reds based on the Tannat grape, and Pacherenc du Vic Bilh AC whites) for the weekend. Everyone welcome – some cellars will have music and other diversions available to foster a welcoming atmosphere. For more info [...] [...] [ November 21, 2007 to December 24, 2007. ] Lille takes Christmas seriously with the city brightly decorated and a big ferris wheel in the main square, With Christmas fast approaching, Lille is decked out in lights and colour. Around the market, the whole town is covered in a huge crown of garlands. In the period just before Christmas, Lille is vibrating with colours and lights. [...] [...] [ November 16, 2007 to December 31, 2007. ] A Christmas Market with a difference in Mulhouse (68 Haut-Rhin, Alsace) with the venue being the the Museum of Printed Textiles (Musée de l’Impression sur Etoffes), where a stunning array of scarves, shawls, hanging fabrics – with the addition of a mountain theme with farmers and craftsmen from the nearby Vosges mountains. The museum looks [...] [...] [ November 16, 2007 to November 19, 2007. ] The annual Salon des Vignerons Independants (independent winemakers) takes place in Lille Grand Palais – hundreds of producers from all over France offer tastings and sales at vineyard gate prices – sample, chat and learn and buy – just in time to stock up for Christmas PLUS Lille is a lively city with great restaurants [...] [...] [ September 1, 2007; October 27, 2007; November 17, 2007; 10:00 am; ] Evening Jazz concerts in the vineyards of the Southern Rhone 1 September 2007 – Cairanne 27 October 2007 – Visan 17 November 2007 – Cairanne For more info see www.frenchduck.com [...] [ November 11, 2007; ] Public Holiday in France – Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) Other public holidays in 2007: Tuesday 25 December – Christmas Day (Noël) (Wednesday 26 December – Deuxième jour de Noël (Alsace) [...] [ November 1, 2007; ] Public Holiday in France Other public holidays in 2007: Sunday 11 November – Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) Tuesday 25 December – Christmas Day (Noël) (Wednesday 26 December – Deuxième jour de Noël (Alsace) [...] [ April 13, 2007 to April 15, 2007. October 25, 2007 to October 29, 2007. November 9, 2007 to November 12, 2007. November 22, 2007 to November 26, 2007. ] [...] |
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