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THE popular Thursday evening farmers’ market beneath Loubéjac’s church tower runs throughout July and August, with other markets across the region also on offer.

Organised by the national Marchés des Producteurs de Pays you will be able to enjoy local food and drink from producers offering duck, breads, soups, salads, wine, fruits of all types and you can sit down with friends to enjoy a leisurely evening.

Night market in Loubéjac

The first night market in Loubéjac takes place on 7 July, running through to 1 September, and starts at 18h30.

Remember to bring along your own plates, as well as glasses for a dash of wine and knives and forks.

This southern corner of the Dordogne will host similar events, always offering a slice of real French life.

There is a farmers market every Tuesday during the summer season in Villefranche-du-Périgord, it takes place under the village halle from 5 July to 6 September and starts at 18h30.

On Fridays there is a farmers market in Besse from 18h30, starting on the 8 July until 26 August

A busy weekend for Loubejac as it celebrates its fête votive

AN afternoon and evening of classic accordion music kick-starts the weekend village fair here in Loubejac.

A gala d'accordéon takes place on Friday 4 August featuring André Roques and his orchestra, with an opening session from 16h where local amateur players can take the stage.

Then from 21h André Roques, his orchestra and accompanying singer will perform a special gala evening, with an entrance fee of 8 euros.

On Saturday 5 August there is an evening meal, starting at 20h, of roast lamb as well as a starter, cheese, desert and wine priced at 17 euros for adults and 8 euros for under-12s.

From 22h the dance floor is open to all with live music from Cartoon.

The fete enjoys a quieter pace on Sunday 6 August, with a service in the church in Loubejac from 10h30 and then in the afternoon there is a treasure hunt for children, a pétanque competition and then a disco and apero from 18h.

THE story of the three bishops. or les trois évêques, meeting at a small water source in Lavaur is the type of tale that would surely inspire any writer of fantasy novels.

In the past the bishops of the old regions of Quercy, l’Agenais and Périgord would meet and share a meal where the boundaries of the three diocese, marked out by small streams, came together at the bottom of a cliff in Lavaur.

One story says it was to ensure none of the bishops had to pay a toll for crossing the border, others that the site dates back centuries to the days of the Knight Templar or even further back to an era of standing stones.

You can experience this mystical place as the current three bishops of Cahors, Agen and Périgueux will be present at the source on Monday 17 April, starting at 16h.

They will be welcomed with a few words from the deputy mayor of Lavaur, as well as local people, then after a few words a drink and a slice of cake will be shared.

Last year around 80 people were in attendance.

And if you are keen to explore the area further you can easily take a stroll deeper into the small valley, past the tumble-down lavoir, where you may spot some orchids as well as other water sources marked out on the pathways.

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A magical walk with the trois évêques

ON Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October, Villefranche-du-Périgord will be hosting its popular festivities marking the chestnut, and if available the cèpe mushroom.

The 28th Fête de la Châtaigne et du Cèpe sees the village play host to giant cèpe omelettes, the brother and sister hood of the châtaigne and even a chestnut spitting competition.

Saturday will also have a busy market day where you can try many artisan products based around chestnuts and other delicacies, and local restaurants will offer up special menus and you can walk off the excess with forest walks.

Detailed information will be available from the Maison de la Châtaigne, on Rue Notre Dame.

Une fête traditionnelle pour celebrer, le Châtaignier, la Chataigne et le Cèpe

Les 2 jours : Vente de châtaignes grillées et de jus de pommes frais, marché fermier, produits régionaux. Marché aux cèpes en après-midi (Si pousse en cette période)

Samedi : 9h/10h : Marché et concours primé aux châtaignes, exposition variétale.
12h30 : Repas de la Châtaigne
14h: Randonnée de la Châtaigne
16h30 : Concours de ramassage de châtaignes à l’ancienne
20h: Repas de la Châtaigne. Sur réservation au 05 53 29 98 37 ou 05 53 31 71 00
22h: Bal de la Châtaigne

Dimanche Animation folklorique
09h: Cyclo de la châtaigne
09h30 : Messe (bénédiction des Confréries)
11h30 : Intronisations par la Confrérie de la Châtaigne de Villefranche du Périgord
12h: au Foyer rural : Dégustation d’une omelette géante aux cèpes
15h: Concours de craché de châtaignes
16h: remise des prix des concours.