Category Archives: Concerts and Music Festivals

Midsummer’s Eve Concert at Roquecor

On a balmy June night, people from the region jammed into the modest old church at Roquecor to hear a stiring and beautiful Concert Chorale sung by the  Choral de Bourg de Visa and the Choral Internationale de Quercy. Some of the melodies were emmotional with complex harmonies including pop, religious and martial pieces.  The [...]

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Blues and Jazz near La Taupe

In addition to the Jazz Festival in Montauban, Tournon d’Agenais  (5 miles from La Taupe) has become a frequent venue for blues musicians.  Recently several American artists have performed in Tournon.  Some very good French blues men have performed there as well.  Pictured is Nico Tousaint sitting in with a performing group in Tournon.  There [...]

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A lovely bike ride near La Taupe

The hard core brought bikes.  They reported only seeing 3 cars in 30 miles oincomparable countryside.  They are, however, not going to be in the Tour de France this year.
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Activities near The Pigeonnier at La Taupe

Here are just some of the activities near La Taupe

Golf
Wines and wine country
Swimming
Bicycling
Tennis 
Summer Concerts and music festivals
Country Walks
Picturesque Villages
Local Markets 
Local cuisine
Local Festivals (holidays-Music-Folk Arts and Crafts)
Petanque
The Lot Valley
Christmas Markets
Michelin starred restaurants (for hardcore “Foodies”).
Historic buildings, churches, villages, ruins, castles, sites and other points of interest.

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