Events not to be missed this weekend in Dordogne

Coulounieix-Chamiers. Snail Festival: funfair, snail tasting, fireworks, in the village.

Église-Neuve-d'Issac. 2-3 km discovery walk of edible plants with Charlène Pellizzari, biologist, at 9:30 a.m. at the town hall. Price: 5 euros or free for children under 16. Register at 06 72 12 14 93.

Firbeix. 80 years since the end of the Second World War with exhibitions, conference, hike, garage sale, traditional dance. Full program at 06 88 47 03 73. Free.

Jumilhac-le-Grand. Originally from Gascony, the Graines de sel group will perform at La Rhue starting at 9 p.m., without reservation. Dining is available on site from 7:30 p.m., upon reservation at [email protected] or by calling 06 73 97 63 28. Price: €32.50 for the meal and the concert.

Mussidan. Excursion to Ibardin, departure at 6 a.m., in front of the church. Price: 40 minutes/person. Reservations: 05 53 54 24 19.

Payzac. At La forme ronde, a stationery store in Vaux: origami workshop, the art of folding with Isabelle. Price: 7 euros. Contact: [email protected] or 07 68 05 67 73.

Périgueux. The Pattern festival is taking place at the Rio Hall in the Toulon district, with a rich program. Admission: 5 euros.

Périgueux. Discovery workshop on the work of Nolvenn Le Goff at the L'app'Art gallery from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Périgueux. The Si Dolce quartet is coming out of residency, with a concert at 8:30 p.m. at the Bains Douches.

Périgueux. The Périgord Chess Club is organizing a Blitz rapid-fire tournament at 2 p.m. at 50 rue Louise Weiss, behind the train station. Contact: [email protected].

Périgueux. Lamaison24 is holding a large sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clothing lots will be on sale for two euros per kilo.

Périgueux. Children's author Mélanie Delloye will be present for a reading and signing session at 11 a.m. at the Les Ruelles bookstore. She will present her latest album, "La fabuleuse bibliothèque de Marquizze la mouche," as well as the three volumes of Rénata's adventures. This event is free for children ages 3 to 7. Contact: 05 24 13 45 54.

Saint-Capraise-de-Lalinde. Opening of the fifth Arts and Colors exhibition at the village hall starting at 6 p.m., before a show that will be held every day from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. until May 25.

Saint-Médard-de-Mussidan. Board games at 6 p.m. in the Trieur Hall.

Saint-Pierre-de-Cole. Flower show, with plant exhibitors throughout the village. Admission: 4 euros.

Tomorrow

Bassillac-et-Auberoche. US Basket Bassillac is organizing a garage sale (registration at 06 30 82 79 65) and the parents' association Ensemble is offering a flower and vegetable market. Depending on the weather, these two events will take place in the parking lot of the Bassillac community center and/or under the covered market.

Beauregard-et-Bassac. "I'm getting out of stress" workshop: relaxation and regulation practices from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free entry. Registration: +33 6 33 11 55 89. Mantra circle from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the La Servantie eco-hamlet: sing, play, and let yourself be lulled by the sounds of Kundalini Yoga mantras. Price: €10 per person. Registration: +33 6 60 95 92 90. Organized by La Clé de Soi.

Boulazac-Isle-Manoire. Bachata workshop starting at 12:45 p.m. at Chez Oliv', followed by an afternoon of ballroom dancing from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Prices: €10 for the workshop, €10 for ballroom dancing. Book by text or phone at 06 81 52 80 72.

Bourgnac. Garage sale all day. Price: 2 euros per meter. Telephone: 06 43 01 57 67. Organized by Bourgnac Animations. Book fair and book swap from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Circus-themed activities from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Circus show at 3:15 p.m. and 4 p.m. "Sing Disney" show at 4:30 p.m. Bouncy castle. Snacks available on site. Telephone: 07 81 23 40 66. Organized by Bourgnac Animations.

Coulounieix-Chamiers. Snail Festival: funfair, snail tasting, fireworks, in the village.

Firbeix. 80 years since the end of the Second World War with exhibitions, conference, hike, garage sale, traditional dance. Full program at 06 88 47 03 73. Free.

Jumilhac-le-Grand. Graines de sel concert, featuring folk, rock, punk, and more, at 9 p.m. Price: €7.50 (€32.50 with meal). Contact: +33 6 73 97 63 28.

The Shell. Bingo hosted by Jean-Marie, at the cultural center, at 8:30 p.m.

The Shell. Sophrology walk, at 11 a.m., at the Maison du Parc. Price: 12 euros. Contact: 06 85 41 03 21.

Les Lèches. Concert with the Arisan ensemble at 4 p.m. at the Tresséroux chapel: traditional music, classical music, and Celtic jazz. Prices: €18 per person, €14 for members, free for children under 15. Telephone: +33 6 08 26 72 61. Organized by Les Amis de la chapelle.

Mussidan. Tea dance with the Jean Roberty orchestra at 2:30 p.m., Gerbeaud Hall. Price: 12 euros per person (pastry and drink included). Reservations: 06 15 88 54 44 or 07 85 47 00 42. Organized by Mussidan en Fêtes.

Saint-Cyr-les-Champagnes. 30th plowing competition. The competition, reserved for vintage tractors and cultivators, will take place at the entrance to the village. A meal will be provided for the plowmen. For visitors: meals for adults and accompanying adults: €20; children under 12: €8. Free registration for competitors: [email protected]

Saint-Front-de-Pradoux: 6th edition of Fraise en Folie, behind the town hall: local artisans, local products, flower sales, photography exhibition. Hiking at 9 a.m., bike tour at 10 a.m. Food on site (bring your own cutlery). Telephone: 06 25 44 95 72. Organized by the twinning committee and Les Amis de la marche.

Saint-Just. Hiking at 8:30 a.m. to the nature center, departing at 9 a.m. on a new route.

Saint-Pierre-de-Cole. Flower show, with plant exhibitors throughout the village. Admission: 4 euros.

Saint-Romain-et-Saint-Clément. Tea dance, by Pascal Terrible, at 2 p.m., in the village hall.

Vézac. A day dedicated to topiary art at the Marqueyssac Gardens, with pruning demonstrations by gardeners.