Local news stories and events from the different regions of France
The New Cybercentre and Libary in Derval is just fnishing completion and will re-open on Tuesday 13 November at its new address : 15 rue de la Tour St Clair à Derval. Hours for the Libary : Tuesday: 16h-19h Wednesday: 10h-12h / 14h30-16h30 Saturday: 10h-12h Sunday: 10h-12h Hours for the Cybercentre: Tuesday: 11h-12h30 / 16h-19h …
On Saturday 20th October, between 11am to 12 midday and 3pm to 5pm, the Hôtel de Ville, where the Mairie and its offices are situated,in the centre of Châteaubriant, will be opening its doors to the public, so that you can get an insight into the inner workings of the Mairie of Châteaubriant.
Someone asked me the other day what if any markets are on in this region. There is in fact a market every day, except sunday, around Châteaubriant. Here is a lit to help you: Monday : Bain de BretagneTuesday : La Guerche de BretagneWednesday : ChâteaubriantThursday : Pouancé and Nozay (just fresh food)Friday : Martigne …
Just behind the Hotel de Ville in Châteaubriant they have constructed a temporary Ice Rink, for the Christmas period. They had the same last Christmas and because of the success, have done the same this year, funded by the Regional Council. It is very reasonably priced and if you are in the area over Christmas …
In the second weekend of September, the Foire de Bere arrives in the Town of Châteaubriant, over long weekend. The event which originally was an animal fair has now developed into a Country animal fair with all the livestock that you would expect, a large display of new and used cars, farming machinery including tractors …
August is the time of year in France when the French traditionally take their vacancies, so a lot of the offices and smaller shops close down for two or three weeks. The same is happening for me, the office will be shut for most of August,and to be completely honest with you, this is not …
Went with the children to see the Cabaret this afternoon, in Sion les Mines. This afternoons show is a special show for the children of the village, and being the last show, they normally start to play practical jokes into the show, which adds to the amusement. The verdict – A big improvement on previous …
In my village, Sion-Les-Mines, the school parents association arrange a cabaret for five nights and one afternoon every March to raise money to send the ten and eleven year olds at our school on a two week skiing trip and to donate money to various charities. The events is very popular with many people travelling …
For the Christmas season, a temporary Ice Rink is being constructed and will be open to all from the 16 December until the 15 January. It will be situated behind the Hotel de Ville in Châteaubriant. The cost will be 2€ for Children and 4€ for Adults.
The Beginning of December, and Châteaubriant is getting into the Festive spirit with all the Christmas Lights and Tree all being put up and switched on, Now it starts to feel that Christmas is just around the corner.