New Christmas fair

There is a Marché de Noel practically every weekend (and some weekdays) from now to Christmas. We have Caylus on Saturday and Verfeil on Sunday next. And a newcomer on the block is in Loze on Saturday 15th December organised by Becky Brown.

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Estabuffette: bacon butties!

The Estabuffette cassoulet evening in Laguepie on Saturday was fantastic! Everyone cleared their plates and came back for seconds! Their initial reservation of an English (pardonez moi! Canadienne!) making this classic dish, was put to rest. So a request has been made to do another cassoulet evening sometime in January at the Bar du Viaur.  Will keep you posted.  I did put a French Cassoulet album on my facebook page, Estabuffette, so people could see how much was involved in cooking this dish for 32 people! took 2 days but well worth the attention and effort.

My next appearance will be at the Marche Noel on Sunday 3rd December in Laguepie, debuting bacon butties and grill cheese sandwiches. So we shall see how those go down with the locals! I am also starting St. Antonin market on Sunday 10th December serving up these two classic, hot sandwiches. Seems I will be positioned in the small place at the far end of the market, past the Halle.  Just so pleased to be able to attend, at long last! 

Joanne
Malc says: don't know what the locals will make of bacon butties - but short work probably; we better get there early

'Tis the season of

Marchés de Noel. Mainly small local one or two day events attracting artisans and artists hoping to sell enough Christmas gifts to make standing all day in freezing weather worthwhile.
The Toulouse market fills the Place du Capitole with over 100 stands and lasts from this weekend until Christmas Eve (though apparently not open Sundays).

It costs 4000-6000 euros to rent a stall, but with 2 million visitors expected traders will be hoping for a good profit. Security measures will be tight and police ask traders and customers alike to be vigilant. Opening hours are 10h30 - 20h30 weekdays and 10h30 - 22h Friday and Saturday.
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Toulouse Christmas market opens

With over 120 stalls the Place du Capitole has been transformed into the place to go for the pre-Christmas shopping experience. A great choice of artisan and artist made gifts; decorations; mulled wine; aligot; maybe a Santa or two. All in the setting of Toulouse's most impressive architecture, the market is open every day until Christmas.
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Christmas at Parisot

Meet and greet friends at Sautou

Reminder that the marche de noel at Sautou takes place this weekend and that Father Christmas will be there both days.
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Marché de Noël, Medieval, At Monteils, near Villefranche

There will be a Marché medieval at Monteils on the 8th of December.
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Marché de Noël at Verfeil sur Seye

The 14th of December is the Marché de Noel at Verfeil sur Seye being held in the salle des fetes. More info. to follow.
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Marché de Noel, making couronne, it all happens at Marion's house and gardens

Dear Val, Its that time of year again.....

 Catherine Smedley and I have been holding a Marche de Noel for the last 6 years, the children help in running a "pas de perdant" tombola, all profits going to Enfants de Bamako. See poster for details.This year the event will be held here at Le Jardin de La Mothe which will be""ouvert exceptionnellement"(sounds better in French!) Secondly also at Le Jardin de la Mothe, Salles Courbatiers 12260, I am hosting several christmas wreath making workshops in our barn (heated!).This was popular last year so I have added a day. The dates are Tues. 10th or Thurs. 12th or Sat. 14th  Cost 25 euro per person including  lunch and refreshments later. Everything will be provided and everyone will create their own "couronne". If these dates don't suit call anyway as I'm extremly flexible! If anyone needs to know more about the garden go to www.jardindelamothe.com

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Marche de Noel at Laguepie

Laguepie hosts its Marche de Noel on Sunday 11th of December. Usually held in the streets around the town. At the same time there is a new book sale in the Salle de Fetes