The 24st European Balloon Cup will be held from 1 to 4 August 2024!

A major event of international renown, this event will bring together about sixty hot air balloons from fifteen countries for a breathtaking event.
The best crews will compete in the art of directing... a non-dirigible craft!

The official competitions will be punctuated by aerial demonstrations, hot air balloon baptisms and shows. A large air show hosting collector aircraft will close the event as always, on Sunday, 1st August in Mainfonds.

For 25 years, the Montgolfières Cup in Charente has attracted nearly 1,500 hot air balloons, major air shows (Christian MOULLEC and his geese, world champions of aerobatics, acrobats on aircraft wings, airplanes legends and air patrols: patrol of Morocco and patrol of France) and half a million spectators.



Hota air balloons will take off at different moments during the competition:

The event will end on Sunday in Mainfonds and throughout the day you will admire the air meetings (from 10am), the flight of balloons (from 6pm) with also a cabaret and fireworks in the evening.



The event takes place every 2 years.

35th International Youth Orchestra Festival, As part of the Eurochestries Festival, the Álvarez Beigbeder youth symphony orchestra will be performing at the church of Saint-Mathias in Barbezieux.
Since 2006, the Álvarez Beigbeder Youth Symphony Orchestra has been one of the most regular guests at the Eurochestries Festivals.

Founded in Jerez in 1998 by Archil Pochkua, a violist from Seville, to provide young Andalusians with orchestral training, the orchestra has now reached a technical and musical level that has seen it perform at numerous events both in Spain and abroad, sometimes in exceptional venues such as the Oratoire du Louvre.



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The association Les Barbezivales invites you to take part in the medieval festival on the Place du Château: on the program: entertainment, catering, medieval camp, shows, and many more...

August 15 in Pompadour: it's THE Day of the Horse!

Morning: mass at the racecourse at 09:30, followed at 11:00 by a presentation of broodmares from the Chignac broodmare band and an equestrian demonstration at the Puy-Marmont equestrian stadium.

From 2pm: horse races on the racecourse, including the traditional Grand Cross. At the same time: show jumping competition on the equestrian stadium (1m45 show jumping in the early afternoon).

On the program: The National Finals for Young Sport Horses in Eventing, as well as the International Anglo-Arabian Days.



The Dressage and Jumping events will take place at the Puy-Marmont showgrounds, while the Cross Country events will be held at the Hippodrome.



Catering and exhibitors' village on site.

An original creation to discover the season's artists in residence at the Haras National de Pompadour and their know-how.

For the 3rd year running, the Christophe & Max Hasta Luego company returns to the Château de Pompadour with a new show: Escuderos de La Luz.



Show begins at dusk.

Open-air show - plaids available for loan on the lawn.

Reservations recommended, places limited

In case of bad weather, the show may be cancelled or relocated.

The festibalades are a way to discover with your family and friends the wine appellation Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux and the territory on which it is produced. Guided by the wine maker ‘s expertise in the heart of the vineyards, you will find out more about wine growing techniques in the vineyards and how to recognize the diversity of grape varieties. You will appreciate the charming countryside of this region, and its fauna and flora will have no more secrets for you! Coming back to the Château, our wine maker will reveal the secrets of the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation in the confidentiality of his cellar. You will be offered an appetizer to taste the supple and fruity aromas of this appellation. Finally, you will taste all the flavors of the local food during the dinner served in the French countryside. A convivial moment for sharing! In the menu: local products.

Organized by the Maison des Vins de Blaye and HG Green Bike, this hike is open to all, and more, it's free! To satisfy everyone, from amateurs to pros, three circuits are proposed: - a family 12 miles circuit without difficulty to appreciate the vineyards of Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux - a 24 miles circuit with uneven and rough terrain - an expert 34 miles circuit, technical circuit promising sensations and thrills! A 15 miles walking tour is also available this year.

Firework of national day in Blaye at 11:00pm from the remparts.

The Maison du Vin de Blaye invites you to participate in a unique summer evening at the Clos de Echauguette. This tiny vineyard nestled in the heart of the Citadel, overlooking the city and the Estuary is exceptionally open to the public during this evening.

Come and enjoy this majestic panorama while living the friendly atmosphere of a festive evening in the company of the winegrowers of the appellation who will make you taste their wines!

On the program: tastings, picnic baskets, horse-drawn plowing demonstrations and musical entertainment.

Reservation required at the Maison du Vin 05.57.42.94.20 or boutique.vin-blaye.com.

For 4 days, riders of all levels compete during this jumping in the exceptional setting of the moats of the citadel of Blaye, World Heritage of UNESCO. Atmosphere and friendliness are together for this sporting event that combines performance and heritage for over 30 years. During the event, various animations, food stands and promotion of regional products. The team of the tourist office will meet you at the event to present the territory and make you participate the "welcoming generosities". This will help you win more gifts offered by the tourist offices of Gironde!

-Poitou-Charentes Trophy

-Demonstration for children aged 6 and over