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AngloINFO Midi-Pyrenees' comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout the region, with events, music, sport and more… Tell the Midi-Pyrénées about YOUR event! Local the Midi-Pyrénées What's On: today 12 Decazeville (website) Art & Exhibitions Exposition Himalaya-Tibet: Le Choc des Continents Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 To: Saturday, December 05, 2009 Exhibition of films, models and photographs which passes through Asia, the Himalayas and Tibet on a journey through time and 160 million years of history. The formation of the mountains, the silk routes, religion and daily life are all themes explored by the exhibition, which is on at the Musée de Géologie. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-18:00. Entry is €1. Telephone: 05 65 43 30 08. 12 Millau (website) Christmas & New Year Christmas Exhibition and Art Market From: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 To: Friday, January 08, 2010 Collective exhibition and art market at the Théâtre de la Maison du Peuple, rue Pasteur. Telephone: 05 65 59 47 61. 12 Olemps (website) Music: Rock, Pop & Country Soirée Country On: Saturday, November 21, 2009 Dinner-dance evening with an all-inclusive menu and country music dance demonstration with the group Flashback, at the Hôtel Les Peyrières. €35. Telephone for reservations: 05 65 68 20 52 or 05 65 68 47 88. 12 Rodez (website) Art & Exhibitions Erik Satie Illustré From: Saturday, November 07, 2009 To: Friday, December 18, 2009 A free exhibition on French composer and pianist Erik Satie, at the Ecole Nationale de Musique de l'Aveyron, 25 avenue Victor Hugo. Telephone: 05 65 73 80 30. Passé (re) Composé Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday, November 13, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 An exhibition of contemporary works by five regional artists - Francis Mascles, René Caussanel, Martine Damas, Luc Aussibal and Didier Béquillard, at the Musée Fenaille, 14 place Eugène Raynaldy. The exhibition is open on Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-18:00, Wednesday & Saturday from 13:00-19:00 and on Sunday from 14:00-18:00. Entry is €3, reduced tarif €1.50 & free for students, under 18's & for everybody on the 1st Sunday of each month. Telephone: 05 65 73 84 30. 31 St-Gaudens (website) Art & Exhibitions La Chapelle Welcomes Amy O'Neill From: Sunday, October 18, 2009 To: Saturday, February 27, 2010 An exhibition by American artist Amy O'Neill at La Chapelle St Jacques, avenue du Maréchal Foch. Telephone: 05 62 00 15 92 or e-mail: chapelle-st-jacques@wanadoo.fr Expos & Trade Fairs Salon de l’Habitat From: Friday, November 20, 2009 To: Sunday, November 22, 2009 Lifestyle exhibition at the Parc des Expositions du Comminges. Telephone: 05 62 00 92 05. 31 Toulouse (website) Antiques & Vide Greniers Brocante Every Sun, Fri, Sat From: Friday, August 07, 2009 To: Sunday, December 06, 2009 Brocante in the allées Jules Guesde, held on the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the month from 07:00-17:00. Telephone: 05 61 20 82 48. Art & Exhibitions Darwin: Le Collectif Manifesto Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 To: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 A collective exhibition by nine different artists who present their vision of the evolution of the species. Jean François Daviaud, Jacques Sierpinski, Benoît Guerry, Audrey Mompo, Sabine Dizel, Pierre Olivier Boulant, Olivier Minh, Fred Dufour and Véronique Sapin exhibit at the Museum de Toulouse, 35 allées Jules-Guesde. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00-18:00. Telephone: 06 13 41 12 84 or 06 30 49 89 69 or e-mail: organisation@festival-manifesto.org Events & Festivals Festival Novelum From: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 To: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 A festival of music concerts including the Steve Reich Project, 'Lisbonne-Istanbul', the Conservatoires of Barcelona, Blanc-Mesnil & Toulouse, Lucia Recio & Xavier Garcia and percussion & sax duo Pulsaxion. See the website for full details or telephone: 05 61 71 81 72. Expos & Trade Fairs Salon de l'Auto & Moto 2009 From: Saturday, November 21, 2009 To: Sunday, November 29, 2009 Automobile and motor cycle exhibition at the Parc des Expositions. Stars of the show include BMW, Aprilia, Harley-Davidson, Honda and Suzuki. The salon is open from 10:00-19:00 with late opening until 22:00 on the 24th & 27th. Entry is €6.50, reduced tarif €4 & free for under 10's. Telephone: 05 62 25 45 45. Music: Rock, Pop & Country Live Music at the Havana Cafe Every day Lots of live music every week, a variety of rock, pop, soul, funk and metal. The website has an up to date programme of acts and events. Walks & Visits Airbus Visit Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, January 01, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 An hour and a half tour of the site Jean-Luc Lagardère to see the the A380 Airbus and an optional visit to see Concorde. Guided visits take place everyday in the school holidays and two or three times a week (usually Wednesdays and Saturdays) outside the holidays. There are no visits on Sundays and bank holidays. The tours can sometimes be conducted in English, ask at the time of reservation which is necessary at least 48 hours in advance. Identity is required and photography is forbidden. Telephone: 05 34 39 42 00 or see the web-site for detailled information. La Cité de l'Espace From: Thursday, January 01, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 The ultimate space experience, the Cité de l'Espace offers an IMAX cinema with giant screen and 3D glasses, a 360° Planetarium, a range of life-size spacecrafts in the parc and the new Gyro-Extrême, a rotating seat used to test the physical capacities of the astronaut. There are a number of facilities for children including the Small Astronauts' Square, the Base des Enfants and the Stellarium, a planetarium for very young children. Consult the web-site for exact opening times but the Cité de l'Espace is usually open from 09:30 until 17:00, 18:00 or 19:00 and is closed on Mondays from September to March (and Wednesday 16th September), except during the school holidays. Tarifs in the low season are €19.50 for adults and €13 for children aged 5-15 and €22 & €14.50 in July and August. Telephone: 08 20 37 72 23. 32 Auch (website) Antiques & Vide Greniers Marché à la Brocante Every Sat Brocante held under the Halle Verdier on the second Saturday of every month. Telephone: 05 62 05 22 89. Art & Exhibitions Aztec Sculptures From: Sunday, April 12, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 An exceptional collection of Aztec sculptures at the Musée des Jacobins, Place Louis Blanc. Telephone: 05 62 05 74 79. 32 Beraut Art & Exhibitions Exhibition-Sale Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday, May 01, 2009 To: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 Two exhibitions and the sale of 65 works of 'naïve' art and 65 works of popular art from South America, at the Musée Art Naïf at Château d'Ensoules. The Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, the 1st May to the 30th October from 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-19:00 and to 17:00 from the 1st November. Entry €5, €2 for 7-15 year olds & free for children under 7. Telephone: 05 62 68 49 87. 32 Condom (website) Art & Exhibitions Musée de l'Armagnac: Le Savoir Faire de nos Ainés Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, October 01, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 An exhibition of the old traditional crafts of wood-work, metal-work, leather and textiles, at the Musée d'Armagnac, 2 rue Jules Ferry. The museum is open everyday except Tuesday from in October from 10:00-12:00 & 15:00-18:00 and from November 14:00-17:00. Entry €2.20 for adults & €1.10 for children. Telephone: 05 62 28 47 17. Laurence Petit From: Sunday, November 01, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 Exhibition of the paintings of Laurence Petit at the Hôtel Le Continental, 20 rue du Maréchal Foch. Telephone: 05 62 68 37 00. Frédérique Eychavirade From: Sunday, November 01, 2009 To: Monday, November 30, 2009 Exhibition of watercolours by Frédérique Eychavirade at the Centre Culturel. Telephone: 05 62 28 00 80. Music: World & Folk Armagnac... Un Pays On: Saturday, November 21, 2009 An original work created by composer Julien Joubert and interpreted by the chorale and orchestre d'harmonie des Amis de la Musique de Condom. The concert is held at Salle Pierre de Montesquiou at 21:00. Tickets are €15 & free for under 12's. For information and reservations telephone the Office de Tourisme: 05 62 28 00 80. 32 L'Isle Jourdain (website) Art & Exhibitions Autumn Salon From: Monday, November 02, 2009 To: Monday, November 30, 2009 Exhibition of paintings, sculptures and poetry at the Musée d'Art Campanaire, place de l'Hôtel de Ville. Telephone: 05 62 07 30 01. 32 Lectoure (website) Walks & Visits Bleu de Pastel From: Thursday, January 01, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 Visit the woad factory and boutique and discover how the famous blue dye is made and used in different products such as watercolours, oil paints, cosmetics, clothes and decorations. A tour to see how the dye is made and extracted, is possible in English. Bleu de Pastel is located at the Ancienne Tannerie, Pont de Pile and is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00-12:30 & 14:00-18:30 and on Sundays & bank holidays from 14:00-18:00. Closed on Mondays in January & February. Telephone: 05 62 68 78 30. 32 Lombez Art & Exhibitions Hermann Heinzel Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat From: Friday, October 16, 2009 To: Sunday, December 20, 2009 Exhibition of bird paintings by Hermann Heinzel at the Maison des Ecritures, on the 1st floor, 4 rue Notre Dame. The exhibition is open on Monday & Wednesday from 09:00-12:00 & 14:00-18:00, Tuesday from 09:00-12:00, Friday 14:00-18:00 and Saturday from 10:00-12:00 and by appointment. Entry is free. Telephone: 05 62 60 30 47. Walks & Visits Guided Visit From: Thursday, January 01, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 A free guided visit to the towns' historic centre and cathedral takes place every Sunday at 11:00 and 16:00. Rendez-vous in front of the cathedral. Telephone: 05 62 62 37 58. 32 Manciet Christmas & New Year Christmas Market - in aid of CSF-Gascony On: Saturday, November 21, 2009 At Domaine de Lauroux, from 10:30 to 16:30. Entry is free, and there will be tastings of wine, floc and beer, lots of different food to eat on the spot or buy to take home, many different and interesting artisans displaying and selling their work, music and activities to keep the kiddies amused, including Père Noël. Telephone: 05 62 08 56 76. 32 Marciac (website) Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul Yaron Herman Trio On: Saturday, November 21, 2009 A concert for the Jazz in Marciac Autumn Sessions with pianist Yaron Herman, double-bassist Simon Tailleux and drummer Tommy Crane. At the Salle des Fêtes at 21:00. Tickets are €25, see the web-site for full details. 32 Pavie (website) Music: Rock, Pop & Country La Raya On: Saturday, November 21, 2009 Festive ska-punk at La Fenière, Domaine de Besmeaux, at 21:30. Tarif €8. Telephone: 05 62 05 27 02. 46 Cahors (website) Art & Exhibitions Painting and Sculpture Exhibition Every day Hélène Gaben, Nanou Delfour, Nicole Lafon and Bernard Lafon at the Tourist Office, Place F. Mitterrand, 46000 Cahors. Open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 18:00. Social & Community Events Alcoholics Anonymous Every Sat From: Saturday, July 04, 2009 To: Saturday, December 26, 2009 A weekly English speaking meeting at the Chambre d'Agriculture du Lot, 430 avenue Jean Jaures, every Saturday at 14:30. Telephone Mike: 05 53 59 46 41 or Sheppard: 06 74 95 19 66. 65 Lalanne Trie (website) Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul JB Hadrot Trio - Jazz concert On: Saturday, November 21, 2009 At La Maison de Communication starting at 21.00. Tickets from €8.00 to €10.00. Telephone: 05 65 35 67 37 or email: lelalano@yahoo.fr. 09 Ax-les-Bains (website) Ax-les-Bains market Every Tue, Thu, Sat General market, Tuesday and Saturday mornings, there is also a market on Thursday mornings in summer. 09 Ax-les-Thermes (website) General Market Every Tue, Thu, Sat General market in place de la poste, mornings only all year round. 09 Laroque d'Olmes General Market Every Thu, Sat General market throughout the year taking place every Thursday and Saturday. 09 Lézat sur Lèze (website) Market Every Sat General market around the Halle all year round. 09 Pamiers (website) Marchè de la République Every Tue, Thu, Sat Morning market in the place de la République, year-round. 09 Seix Market Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Sat General market in the mornings all year round. 09 Tarascon-sur-Ariege (website) General Market Every Wed, Sat A General market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings in place Jules Jaures, and place du 19 Mars. 09 Varilhes General Market Every Tue, Sat Market every Tuesday morning from 07:00-12:00. Farmers market every Saturday morning from 10:00-12:00 12 Rodez (website) General Market Every Sat A large market which spreads around the town centre on Saturday mornings; place de la Cité, place Emma Calvé and place du Bourg, a general food market. 12 St-Affrique (website) General Market Every Sat General produce market on bd Victor Hugo, all year on Saturday mornings. 12 Vezins-de-Lévézou (website) Caylus Market Every Mon, Sat Monday and Saturday mornings there is a general market in the town centre. 31 Aspet (website) Aspet market Every Wed, Sat General market in the village square (place du Village) every Wednesday and Saturday morning. 31 Blagnac (website) Weekly Market Every Sat Every Saturday morning there is a general market in the town. 31 Castanet-Tolosan (website) Market Every Sat Every Saturday morning there is a local produce market in the Fontanelles Quarter, ave Salvador Allende. Weekly Market Every Sat Every Saturday morning there is a general market. 31 Castelginest (website) Weekly Market Every Sat Every Saturday morning there is a general market in the town centre. 31 Cazères-sur-Garonne (website) Weeky Market Every Sat General market every Saturday morning. 31 Colomiers General market Every Thu, Sat Saturday and Thursday mornings in the place du Languedoc. 31 Cugnaux (website) General Market Every Sat Every Saturday morning there is a general produce market. 31 Grenade-sur-Garonne Weekly Market Every Sat Every Saturday morning there is a general market in the Halle. 31 L'isle En Dodon (website) Weekly Market Every Sat Saturday morning market selling mainly fruit and vegetables. 31 Luchon (website) Luchon market Every day General market from April to October in the covered area of place Rouy. 31 Muret (website) Muret Market Every Sat Saturday mornings from March - January in the Halle aux Grains. 31 Ramonville-St-Agne General Market Every Wed, Sat Every Wednesday and Saturday morning on the ave d'Occitaine there is a general produce market. 31 Revel (website) Weekly market Every Sat A general market is held every Saturday morning in Le Beffroi (Belfry). 31 St-Gaudens (website) St-Gaudens Market Every Thu, Sat A general produce market on Place National, mornings only. 31 St-Jean General Market Every Sat Local produce market every Saturday morning. 31 St-Orens-de-Gameville (website) General Market Every Sat Local produce market every Saturday morning. Located next to the Salle Polyvalente. 31 Toulouse (website) Victor-Hugo Food Market Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat A covered market open from 06:00-13:00. Selling lots of regional produce and on the first floor there ia a series of restaurants where you can try the fresh products from the market. Marché des Carmes Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat A covered food market open from 06:00-13:00. Marché Cristal Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat The people from Toulouse call it the Market of the Boulevards. A very friendly market atmosphere, under the shadow of the plane trees. From 06:00-13:00 The organic market of the Place du Capitole Every Tue, Sat An open air market supplying organic produce. Place Saint-Etienne Market Every Sat A flea market located in front of the cathedral, in the heart of one of the finest areas of the city. 09:30-18:00. Saint-Sernin Market Every Sun, Sat A flea market and secondhand booksellers. Around the basilica of Saint-Sernin. Between 08:00-13:00. St Cyprien Market Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Mornings in place Rouget, general food market. Covered. Strasbourg Market Every day Morning market, open air, on Boulevard Strasbourg. Stalls sell locally produced fruit and vegetables. 32 Auch (website) Auch Market Every Sat General market in the historical centre of town, mornings only. 32 Fleurance (website) Fleurance Market Every Tue, Sat Fois gras, regional produce and general goods sold mornings in the town centre. 32 L'Isle Jourdain (website) Market Every Sat General produce available all year round on Saturday mornings at rue de la Rèpublique. 32 Nogaro (website) Nogaro market Every Wed, Sat Mornings on the place de la Marie - general market. 32 Samatan (website) General Market Every Mon, Sat Monday and Saturday mornings in the centre of town there is an extended general produce market. 46 Cahors (website) General market Every Wed, Sat In the mornings in place Chapou there is a general produce market. 08:00 - 12:00 46 Cajarc (website) Market Every Sat Local produce on sale in the town centre on Saturday afternoons between March and December. 46 Figeac (website) Figeac Market Every Sat There is a general market on Saturday in place Carnot and place de la Halle. 08:00 - 18:00 46 Gourdon (website) Market Every Sat Saturday mornings all year round there is a market in place de la Poste. 46 Martel (website) Market Every Wed, Sat Wednesday and Saturday mornings in the Halle there is a general market, all year round. 46 Puy-L'Evêque (website) Plantanes Market Every Sat The vegetable and cheese market is in the morning in place des Platanes. 46 St-Céré (website) Saint-Céré Market Every Sat General maket in the morning in the centre of town. 09:00 - 12:30 65 Bagnères-de-Bigorre (website) General Market Every Sat Mornings in place Ramond there is a general covered market. 65 Castelnau Magnoac (website) General Market Every Sat General market with local produce in Square every Saturday morning. 65 Lourdes (website) Lourdes Market Every day Mornings in place du Champ Commun - general market. 65 St-Lary-Soulan (website) General Market Every Sat Saturday mornings in winter, general market in the Ardoune car park. Summer Market Every Sat General market in the place du Telepherique, mornings. Summer months. 65 Tarbes (website) Tarbes Market Every day General produce on sale every morning in place Brahauban. 65 Vic-en-Bigorre (website) General Market Every Sat A large market in the town centre on Saturday mornings between March and November. 81 Albi (website) Fruit and Vegetable Market Every Sat Saturday mornings in place Fernand Pelloutier, the Grande Halle and bd de Strasbourg the fruit and vegetable market. Marché aux puces - Flea Market Every Sat From 08:00 to 12:00 every Saturday under la halle du Castelvieil. Marché aux animaux domestiques - Domestic Animal/Pet Market Every Sat Under La Halle du Castelvieil fom 08:00 to 12:00. Marché Couvert d’Albi - Albi's Covered Market Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Marché Couvert d’Albi in Rue Emile Grand is open from 07:00 to 14:00 from Tuesday to Sunday and all Public Holidays. Evening hours are 17:00 to 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. 250 parking spaces and a Restaurant-brasserie on site. This is a large general market in a traditional pavillion built in 1903 and classed as an historic monument. Marché à la volaille et produits fermiers - Chicken and Farm Products Every Sat Every Saturday morning in place Lapérouse. 81 Cordes sur Ciel (website) Cordes sur Ciel Market Every Sat The general market is held in the mornings in Place de la Bouteillerie. 81 Lavaur (website) General Market Every Wed, Sat Every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the Placette there is a general market. 81 Rabastens (website) General Market Every Sat A general market on the promenade des Lices every Saturday morning. 82 Beaumont-de-Lomagne (website) Gambetta Market Every Sat Saturday mornings on the place Gambetta there is a general market. 82 Lauzerte (website) Cornières market Every Sat General market on Saturday mornings in the place du Cournières. 08:00 - 12:00 82 Moissac (website) Moissac Market Every Sun, Sat All day covered market for general food, in the place des Récollets . 82 Montauban (website) Fois Gras Market Every Wed, Sat Fois gras market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings in place Nationale. Montauban Market Every Sat General market with local produce on sale Saturday mornings in the allée Montarieu and allée Consul Deputy. 82 Varen-Arnac (website) Weekly Market Every Sat There is a general market every Saturday morning in the centre of the village. |
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