Focus on a set of possible outings in Haute-Vienne on Friday 4, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Simple Festival in Vassivière
Water is the theme of the Fête des simples. It offers to discover the secrets, uses and news of aromatic and medicinal plants. Vassivière brings together the largest gathering in France of producers of these plants.
With the entertainment program: market, conferences, round tables, concerts, botanical walks and workshops.
Beaumont-du-Lac, market and forum free entry, other activities require payment, full program and registration on fetedessimple.org
Festival of the simple: unlock the secrets of aromatic and medicinal plants this weekend, in Vassivière
Final of the French Cup of radio-controlled miniature cars in Saint-Priest-Taurion
Place called Chauvan
2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. all 3 days.
Open days at Maison Didier cotte in Blond
Maison Didier Cotte, specialist in duck foie gras, shows off its poultry farming operation. For the occasion, artisans and producers are brought together, saffron, cheeses, wine, champagne, mushrooms, etc.).
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 2:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Caricature, press cartoon and humor fair in Saint-Just-le-Martel
Last weekend for the 43rd edition of this show. 170 designers from France and many countries are invited.
On the program: 30 exhibitions, signings, caricatures, events, prize giving.
9 a.m. to 7 p.m., entry €15 to €5 – program centredessinpresse-sjust.com
SATURDAY
Election of Miss Limousin in Couzeix
Fifteen candidates will be in the running this Saturday, October 5 during the election of Miss Limousin 2024 A gala evening to elect the young woman who will represent the Limousin region on December 14 for the Miss France competition. Who will succeed Agathe Toullieu?
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Multipurpose hall, online ticketing.
Discover the fifteen candidates for the Miss Limousin 2024 election, before the Miss France 2025 election
Exhibition of environmental associations in Limoges
This show, organized by France Nature Environnement Limousin, will be held for the first time in Limoges. A dozen of them come together to publicize their action. These are for example the GMHL, Limousin Mammalogical and Herpetological Group, LPO Limousin, SOS Faune Sauvage, the bird care center, SAL the Limousin Beekeepers Union, etc.
Marceau Barracks, Saturday October 5, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Open days at the Staircase of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat
To discover the site and the workshops, exhibitions, meeting coworkers, visit from the historic site at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, all day at 10 a.m., shared meal at noon, Farfelu show at the end
Dramatic visit to the city of Beaublanc in Limoges
In the alleys of the garden city of Beaublanc, we go back in time on the occasion of its centenary. A fresco of characters comes to life to tell the story of this visionary construction and its inhabitants. In partnership with Limoges habitat and the folk group Lou Rossigno Do Limouzi.
Saturday, 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., prices €6 and €4, reservation Limoges Tourist Office website Destination Limoges or 05.55.34.46.87.
Saturday and Sunday
French Masters Iberian Horse Championship in Saint-Hilaire-Bonneval
The Chevaux de Moncontour site was chosen to organize the French Iberian Horse Masters Championship. The competitions are enhanced with musical performances, in traditional Spanish or Portuguese dress.
Saturday and Sunday, all day, free entry.
Cyclo car motorcycle exchange exchange in Saint-Junien
Exchange for new and used parts for cyclos, motorcycles and cars. With an exhibition of old vehicles.
Saturday and Sunday, Châtelard conference hall, €2.
Sunday
20th donkey and autumn festival in Sereilhac
On the program: garage sales, craftsmen, various exhibitors, donkey handling and numerous activities around the donkey.
All day.
Free museums
As a reminder at the start of autumn: every first Sunday of the month, the museums open their doors free of charge to the public, those of Limoges (porcelain, fine art, resistance) and elsewhere, Espace Rebeyrolle in Eymoutiers, art contemporary in Rochechouart, etc.
But also
Apiweek: 2 events in Haute-Vienne to celebrate bees and their honey
– Rancon: L’Or des Simples, relationships between beekeeping and medicinal plants, 12 La Courcelle, Friday October 4, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.,
– Flavignac, visit to the Paysage des Miels artisanal honey factory, Sunday October 6, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., free entry, 07.68.79.15.17.
Spectacles, festival
Last days for the 41st Zébrures d’Automne
This festival dedicated to the creation of French-speaking shows in theater, dance and music continues this Friday and Saturday.
Weekend program and closing with the Amazons of Africa to read: here.
Félicien Brut in Panazol
The virtuoso accordionist offers a recital where he mixes musette and classical, his great specialty.
Read his interview here.
Le Rok, Saturday October 5, 7 p.m., 15 and 10 euros, free up to 11 years old – reservations 05.55.06.47.91.
Humor in Saint-Junien
Between sketches and songs, is played Follow Titanic.
P’tit Bidule, Saturday October 5, 8 p.m., €12.