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SUMMER NIGHTS What do the words “Summer Nights” conjure up for you?
For those lucky enough to live in or visit our region, it will probably bring happy memories and dreams of dancing at the night markets, dinner in the vines, open air theatre, candlelit gardens and concerts of every kind.
LES MARCHÉS Attended by all ages, Marchés Nocturnes are, quite simply, fun, and often start with the traditional waving of napkins, flags, or arms to accordion or brass-based Bandas playing French folklore such as Vino Griego. There’s a dance that goes with it too, you can figure out the steps at https://bit.ly/3xbmFyR. Then there are the traditional accordionists and their electronic counterparts who charge the atmosphere with their fast-fingered musical talent whilst giving modern pop and rock a run for their money. Speaking of talent, don’t miss the local choirs, singers and bands and, towards the end of the night, some of the best DJ’s you will ever have experienced. Equally important, let’s not forget the dancing! This year, as well as the newly updated and obligatory Macarena, https://bit.ly/3aIiT8N, and the popular Madison, https://bit.ly/3x9KQhf, there will probably be the Mambo, https://bit.ly/3zgtGkD, and, for sure, the latest line dance to hit French dance floors, the Jerusalema, https://bit.ly/3GRJGva
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VINEYARD PLEASURES High summer is the time when vineyards open their premises to music, dancing, food and, naturally, their wines, helping you to discover the nuances of the local grapes and their growers. You may be sitting in the vines or overlooking them, dancing and listening to a local band, but you can expect to see your neighbours and make new friends in a convivial, often peaceful and beautiful countryside setting.
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