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That the Creuse remains
rural is reflected by the many events that are organised all year round. No
tourist traps, by the way, but organised especially for the Creusois
themselves. There are jumble and antique markets (‘brocantes’), annual fairs
and livestock markets (‘foires et marchés’), fun fairs, traditional festivals
and banquets (‘festivals et fêtes’), exhibitions and guided tours. The number
is infinite, but here are some examples of events which take place in our
neighbourhood.
Brocantes
at Aigurande and Chéniers – every 3rd Sunday
in August
at Guéret – every 3rd Sunday of the month, and
of course in our own Moutier in September.
Foires et marchés :
Donkey and horse market on
Ascension Day at Le Magny
Wine market in June at Crevant
Country fair in August at Ste. Sévère
Big livestock market in September at Bonnat
Autumn market at Lourdoueix-St. Pierre
Festivals et fêtes : (August)
Crayfish festival at Aigurande
International potato fair at Crevant
Tomato fair at St. Denis de Jouhet
Hunting and dog show at Château d'Ars at La Châtre
Solex
Every year there are also a
number of special events in which the Solex comes into its own. In France
and Holland we all know what a Solex is. But some English speakers may not. The
full name is a Vélo Solex, "a famous French motor-assisted bicycle. Since
production ceased some years ago, it has acquired a certain 'veteran' aura,
rather like the Deux Chevaux car made by Citroën." In France even a Solex race really does exist. Two of them take place nearby. Every
Whit Weekend the 24 hours of Nouzier and every first or second
weekend of July, the 6 hours of Moutier-Malcard. They are quite a show! For
more information, visit http://perso.wanadoo.fr/jc.bou/solex.
George Sand and
her friends
The friendship of this
grand lady with equally famous painters and composers is reason enough to organise numerous events every year. In
June there are the international music festivals at Nohant (her place of
residence) and in July at St.-Chartier (Chopin).
Are you looking for more? We keep the timetable for both the Creuse
and the Indre at your disposal.
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