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IN NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE 

Every year, mid-January



During this weekend-long event created by the Groupement des Producteurs de Truffes du Périgord Noir and the city of Sarlat, you may participate in various activities on the theme of this emblematic mushroom.



A number of workshops are open to the general public to reveal all the subtleties of the truffle, such as workshops on truffle identification and aroma or informed truffle purchasing.



A large truffle market will be held over the weekend, featuring an abundance of fresh truffles as well as derived products and related items (such as books and live truffle oaks).



Truffle-hunting demonstrations with trained dogs will take place twice a day in the trufflery to be set up on Place du Peyrou (the cathedral square).

During the Pentecost weekend (Saturday and Whit Sunday), 50 wineries will open from 10 am to 7 pm.

The wineries will welcome you to taste red, dry or sweet wine. There are entertainement organised (lunch, food trucks, car rallye, tours) available on the website and the brochure.

An exhibition of the work of around thirty craftspeople in the magnificent cloister of the church of Saint-Martial in Chalais! A key event for arts and crafts in the South Charente, in Chalais.
Visitors can discover beautiful, unique, sustainable and ethical creations combining craftsmanship and materials. Decoration, tableware, jewelry and fashion accessories, one-off pieces and small series are the focus of this exhibition-sale! 26 artisans will present their latest collections and demonstrate their know-how and creativity.



A variety of events will punctuate the show: introductory workshops for young and old, musical evenings, demonstrations, shows, artists in residence and photography and painting exhibitions.

On Wednesday morning - All year

Bordeaux city is inviting all who love good food and wine, culture and festivals to come and have a great time along the two kilometre quayside on the banks of the Garonne, in the very heart of a UNESCO world heritage site.

"BORDEAUX FETE LE VIN", is moving to the left bank of the river, between the pont de pierre (stone bridge) and the Bourse Maritime, so that the thousands of visitors from home and abroad can enjoy the 4 day wine festival more than ever.

With the Pass DEGUSTATIONS, visitors can savour vintage wines from Bordeaux and the surrounding area all in one place, whereas the Pass VIGNOBLES takes them out for the day to see the landscapes, wine-growing estates and heritage of the Gironde and Aquitaine regions.

The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux is organising the 14th Weekend des Grands Crus, an outstanding event bringing together wine enthusiasts.

This year's event will take place from 24 to 26 May 2019 and features several high points, including the chance to taste over 110 Grands Crus, while enjoying views over the banks of the Garonne River. Representatives from each estate will present their 2016 vintage as well as one other wine. This ideal opportunity to meet château owners and representatives is followed by unique activities such as private dinners at selected estates, as well as vineyard discovery tours complete with wine tastings and lunch. The weekend dedicated to fine wine will draw to a close with the Union Cup golf tournament at the Golf du Médoc.