Here are our favorites and a selection of activities to do alone, with family or friends, from Friday 8 to Monday 11 November, in Corrèze.
Friday November 8
BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE. Artistic adventure exhibition. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Cultural Center. Exhibition of creations inspired by the work of the Ankréation Company around the theatrical adaptation of the tale Thumbelina.
42nd Book Fair. Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. FREE ENTRANCE.
The places : Halle Georges-Brassens, place du 14-Juillet. General literature signings and conferences. Free entry, without reservation Espace des Trois provinces, avenue Jacques-et-Bernadette-Chirac, signings, conferences and activities for children’s literature and comics. Free entry, no reservation required. Espace Professor Jean-Paul Escande, avenue Jacques-et-Bernadette-Chirac, conferences and comic exhibitions. House of the Three Provinces, coming to Jacques-et-Bernadette-Chirac. Comics and youth workshops (free, without registration).
Other conference locations : municipal theater; center media library (free, upon registration: 05.55.18.17.50); Labenche museum (free, without reservation); Francis-Poulenc-Conservatoire auditorium (free, without reservation); Rex cinema (usual prices, reservations recommended); hall of honor at the Hôtel-de-Ville (free, without reservation); L’Ouvroir (free, without reservation). Also: Hospital center (free, without reservation); CABCL (free, without reservation).
Guierle underground parking, free on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Trois-Provinces parking, free every day.
Good to know: three personal books are allowed; small backpacks (less than 30 liters) are allowed in the Fair areas; water bottles of less than 1 liter are authorized.
Le Cabaret gaillard: tribute concert to Goldman. At 8:30 p.m., come and celebrate the work of Jean-Jacques Goldman. Immerse yourself in the heart of his greatest hits with the group 123 Goldman, made up of talented musicians (vocals, guitar, bass, keyboard and drums). Concert alone: €24.70; concert + tapas: €49.70. Information: lecabaretgaillard.com.
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PEROLS-SUR-VEZERE. Cinema evening in tribute to Marcelle Delpastre. At 8 p.m., organized by the Vivre à Pérols association, in the multipurpose room. Screening of the documentary film “On the side of Germont”, by Renaud Fely. This film tells the story of Marcelle Delpastre, peasant and great poet. Reservation required at 06.37.53.37.17.
TULLE. Conference. The Tulle-Schorndorf-Bury-Dueville Twinning Committee, in partnership with the Maison de l’Europe, is organizing a conference evening tribute to Jacques Delors at 7:30 p.m. in the Latreille Haut room. On the program: “Its Corrèze roots, evocation of Lonzac” by Pierre Courteix, local historian; “Jacques Delors: commitments” by Jean-Pierre Foulletier, from the Maison de l’Europe in Limoges – Europe Direct Limousin; “Jacques Delors and Europe: his achievements” by Christine Verger, vice-president of the Jacques-Delors Institute, former chief of staff of Jacques Delors for more than ten years; “Memories of Jacques Delors and his legacy” by François Hollande.
Saturday November 9
ALBIGNAC. Nature walk for the benefit of the Telethon. Organized by Albignac Gym and Well-being. Meet at 1:30 p.m. at the Etang des Saules, 6 or 8 km walk. Participation in the Telethon, €8 per person. Information and registration on 06.08.10.08.78 or 06.88.98.17.18 or registration on site. On return, a snack is provided on site.
Illustrative photo: national poultry show.
BORT-LES-ORGUES. 37th National Poultry Show. Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the main hall. Entrance: €2.
BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE. Discovery workshop: pottery. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the cultural center, come explore the world of clay. Christine Conil, ceramist, will accompany you in the creation of a piece which will be fired in her workshop. What you need to participate: an apron. Price: €20. Information: 05.55.74.20.51.
Cabaret les Swings ! Le grand show. At 9:30 p.m., immerse yourself in the dazzling world of cabaret with a show presented by the troupe Les Swings. Show ticket only: €34.70; lunch menu: €69.70; prestige menu: €84.70; children’s menu: €39.70. Information: lecabaretgaillard.com.
CHAMBOULIVE. Loto. The Miss Cantons 19 association is organizing a lottery, from 8 p.m., in the multipurpose room. Many valuable lots. During the evening: light meals and refreshment bar on site. Info by SMS to 06.82.13.83.60.
CHANTEIX. Buffet concert. The Tuberculture association is organizing a Buffet Concert from 7:30 p.m. with the group Forever Madame. Concert buffet: €10; concert alone from 8:30 p.m., €5. Info/reservation: 05.55.27.95.81.
LIGNEYRAC. Belote competition. Organized by the Ligneyrac Loisirs et Découverte association, from 8:30 p.m., at the Patrick-Cheyroux village hall. Participation is €10, no reservation! The 1st prize will be a voucher for 2 meals at Au Vieux four. To end the evening, onion soup will be offered. For any further information, contact 06.95.27.22.12.
ROSES-D’EGLETONS. Theater. La Roseraie d’Automne offers a theater evening at 8:30 p.m., in the milleclub room, with the play “L’Émile”. Admission €8 and free for children under 12. For any information and reservations contact 06.80. 62.64.74 or 05.55.93.13.98.
TROCHE. Great belote competition. Organized by the Troche/Vigeois Foot association, from 8 p.m., at the association hall (near the town hall). Price: €10 per player. Four parts. Numerous prizes to be won: fatted ducks, cured hams, legs of deer… Hamper, refreshment bar and pancakes on site. Onion soup offered by the club.
TULLE. Dedications. The Espace Culturel Leclerc de Tulle will welcome Véronique Billard-Vergne from 2:30 p.m. for her book History of old Tulle – The pharmacy of Trech 1778 to the present day. The history of the Pharmacie du Trech is intertwined with that of the district of the same name, at the gates of the historic city walls of Tulle. From the Ancien Régime to the post-war period, three dynasties of apothecaries and then pharmacists succeeded one another. This story, considering in depth the journey of these families, constitutes a precious testimony to the past of old Tulle.
Concerts. Bass-music/drum & bass plural evening, from 9:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. with Elisa Do Brasil, Cate Hortl, Béatrice M. and Sugar Mummy & RetrOretro, at the Salle des Lendemains qui Chantent. Entrance €10. Ticket office at 05.55.26.09.20 or on deslendemainsquichantent.org.
AWFUL. Lotto. Organized by the Miss Corrèze Committee, from 7:30 p.m., multipurpose room. Small restoration. Prices: €5 per box, €10 for 3 and €20 for 8. Presence of the misses.
Popular songs. Concert by the Choir of the Gorges of the Haute Dordogne, accompanied by the accordion, at 8:30 p.m., Salle Jean-Ferrat. Free participation.
Sunday November 10
BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE. Tea dance of the Friends of Retro. At 2 p.m., at Espace Chadourne, with Pascal Mangier’s orchestra. Pot of friendship plus onion soup and cheese offered at the end of the evening. Entry €13. Reservations at 06.08.52.86.69.
SAINT-SORNIN-LAVOLPS. Lotto. Organized by the festival committee, at the municipal cultural and sports area, at 2 p.m. (doors open at 1 p.m.). Ten parts including a Corsican part. To be won: bon voyage €400, beer tap, country ham. Vouchers… and many other prizes for all the winners. Price of the box €5 – 3 boxes €12 – 4 boxes €15 – 6 boxes €20. Refreshment bar and raffle Reservations and information on 07.87.96.07.12.
Illustrative photo: toy market.
SARROUX-SAINT-JULIEN. Toy market. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., organized by the schoolchildren’s association, Henri-Bonnet room (06.89.95.09.56).
COME ON. Rugby. French Federal Championship 1: Sporting Club Tulle Corrèze – Beauvais Rugby Club, first team at 3 p.m., at the Alexandre-Cueille stadium. Hopes match at 1:30 p.m.
Documentary. Broadcast of “The Sentinels of Oblivion”, at 2 p.m., at the auditorium of the Cité de l’accordéon et des patrimoines. The war memorials of the Great War have become so obvious that we no longer look at them. And yet these monuments are the most numerous of all monuments and have been the largest artistic project since the cathedrals. Time for discussion with Jérôme Prieur, the director, after the broadcast of the documentary. Free entry. Information: 05.55.20.28.28; www.citedelaccordeon.com.
USSEL. Dancing tea. Organized by the Compagnons de la joie au village with Serge Conja and the Loup Parça orchestra, at 2:30 p.m., multipurpose room. Entrance: €10.
Vigeois. Representation. The cultural center and the company Les Petits Pois sont Rouges present Est-Ouest, a hilarious, burlesque and sports comedy, directed by Sandrine Guillou. The performance will take place at 5 p.m. at the Cultural Center. Entrance: €8. A friendly drink will be offered after the show.
Monday November 11
NAVES. Hiking Dead Leaves. 27th edition. Walking (or trail), 12, 14, 19, 26 km; Mountain biking: from 21 km to 53 km. Departure from the agricultural high school gymnasium from 7:30 a.m. Registration and information: https://chandarers.org or https://www.facebook.com/chandarersNaves.