Newsletter: Local Events
This events diary is constantly updated as new events become available - please keep checking back.
During the summer it is usual to have constant smaller events, such as boot fairs, antique fairs and concerts that only get local publiciity so there is always somewhere to go or something to see.
May 2009
30-31 May: Coupes Moto Légende
Annual event - Vintage motorcycle racing event in Dijon about 1 hour away. The 2009 meeting is the weekend of May 30-31. Over 1000 bikes are expected and entry for the two day event is €21.
June
20-21 June: Le Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or
F1 for the 70s, F2 from the 60s, F3 from the 80s at Dijon
20-21 June: Weekend of the Festival of Music
Held in most villages in the area, including Macon (capital of our district). Music, local entertainment and food served all weekend. Includes Azé.
July
13-14 July: Bastille Day
Bastille Day is 14th July - lots of concerts, fetes and firework displays held in local area to celebrate this National Holiday
August
1-2-3 August: Azé Fair
Annual event held in the village. Large display of local craftsmen, including jewellery, pottery, paintings etc. Plenty of food and drink - very large firework display on evening of 2nd August.
Local Customs
We've been made to feel so welcome by the locals in Azé, it takes twice as long to get down to the village as everyone here stops to say hello, with either a kiss or a shake of the hands. It's part of everyday life to be so polite and friendly and we are looking forward to the annual May feast for our commune, where meeting and greeting everybody takes so long but is so pleasant you don't mind. The food is great and conversation is a challenge, you take your own plate, cutlery and glasses but our friends and neighbours have helped us fit in so we don't feel too uneasy at this unusual event.
