Balls, parties and fireworks for the National Day

Belvès. Musical storytelling for young audiences at 11 a.m. on the Esplanade de l'Auditeur. Information: 06 71 08 74 57.

Boulazac-Isle-Manoire. "Esquive," in the marquee area, at 9 p.m. Contact: [email protected] or 05 53 35 59 65 or www.agora-boulazac.fr

Hautefort. Concert and show, starting at 7 p.m., Place du Marquis (behind the Hôtel-Dieu). Free. Refreshments. Paella and sangria: 15 euros. Reservations: 05 53 50 40 20.

Jumilhac-le-Grand. Yell menu concert, at 9 p.m., at La Rhue. Meal at 7:30 p.m. €32.50 all-inclusive. Contact: [email protected] or 06 73 97 63 28.

Marsac-sur-l'Isle. Concert by the David Torkanowsky Quintet with Dave Blenkhorn as part of the MNOP festival, at the Vieux Moulin recreation area, at 8:30 p.m.

Mensignac. The 35th Bread Festival opens at 3 p.m.: rides, karaoke, and a giant aperitif at 7 p.m. Flamenco show at 9 p.m.

Payzac. Drawing workshop at the Vaux paper mill, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Introduction to life drawing by Solène Rebière, graphic novel author. For adults only: €20 and €16 (MFR). Contact: 07 68 05 67 73 or [email protected]

Payzac. Aperitif meeting at the Vaux paper mill at 6 p.m. with artist-in-residence Solène Rebière, graphic novel creator. Free admission.

Prigonrieux. The Patchysterrra, first edition. Rugby 5-a-side and pétanque tournament. Children's games.

Saint-Amand-de-Coly. "Shopping cart" at the Lambda Circus. Ages 8 and up. Free admission.

Saint-Martial-de-Villars. A "Jazz Picnic" concert by the Sheik Of Swing band is being held at Boschaud Abbey at 8:30 p.m. Price: €15, reduced rate: €12 for members.

Saint-Pantaly-d'Excideuil. Bread Festival in Vitonie. The site opens at 7 p.m. with a traditional electro dance by Zaam and Volante. Barbecues.

Sarlat. Funfair on the Place de la Grande Rigaudie.

Villefranche-du-Périgord. Glitch (pop folk) concert at 7:30 p.m. on Place de la Liberté. Information: 05 53 31 37 97.

Tomorrow

Bars. Public dance starting at 9 p.m., with live band and fireworks. Guinguette attire is recommended.

Mensignac. 35th edition of the Bread Festival starting at 9 p.m. with the presence of the Trois Cafés Gourmands groups. Fireworks.

Neuvic. Come discover the story of the biggest heist in railway history, "The Neuvic Train Robbery and the Billions of the Resistance," as told by historian Patrice Rolli. Meet in front of Neuvic train station at 9:30 a.m. Prices: €12 adults/€5 children (free for children under 10). Reservations: +33 6 60 20 95 19.

Saint-Cyr-les-Champagnes. Festive night market organized by the festival committee. Market hosted by Didier Thomasson Mélody's. Meet at 7 p.m. in the square. Bring your own cutlery.

Saint-Médard-d'Excideuil. Anniversary day at the Hélys-oeuvre garden, with an inventory of the gardens + 30. Open from 10 a.m. to midnight. On the agenda: a meeting with all the Friends of the Hélys garden.

Saint-Pantaly-d'Excideuil. Bread Festival in Vitonie. Opening at 9:30 a.m. with a hike, followed at 11 a.m. by mass and at 12:30 p.m. by country meal (€24 – reservations at 06 79 55 93 09). At 4 p.m., village show with the BD'voles en folie.

Sarlat. Funfair on the Place de la Grande Rigaudie.

Ribérac. Creative workshops take place at 10 a.m. with painting and collages with Liliane for 9- to 15-year-olds. Contact: 05 53 92 52 20.

Biron. The traditional fireworks display is launched from the castle at 11 p.m. Free.

Verteillac. Concert by The Tikis, in co-production with Douchapt Blues, as part of the MNOP festival, at 121 avenue d'Aquitaine, at 8:30 p.m.

Monday, July 14

Agonac. The festival committee and the municipality are organizing the Mike Bishop, a 10 km foot race consisting of a hilly loop starting in Agonac, Place du 11-Novembre, and going to Eyvirat, returning to Agonac at the village hall. Entry fee is €15 (meal included), €12 for early registration. Contact: +33 6 30 32 83 58.

Belvès. Fiesta bandas evening with food trucks starting at 4 p.m. on Place de la Halle.

Berbiguières. Berbi Festival: entertainment, massages, food, open-air dance, concerts, torchlit descent on the Dordogne, and fireworks at the Le Plongeoir canoe base from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Bretou. The National Day features a fishing competition from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., refreshments and food from 7 p.m., live music and a dance from 9 p.m., and fireworks at 11 p.m.

Mensignac. 35th edition of the Bread Festival starting at 9 p.m. with the appearance of La Petite Culotte and Périgord singer Kendji Girac. Grand fireworks display.

Neuvic. The Neuvic Gourmand nighttime gourmet market returns to celebrate the national holiday, starting at 7 p.m., in the village around the church. Fifteen exhibitors will be present alongside Neuvic merchants. As for the atmosphere, the Los Campaneros band will rock the streets. Children can have fun with the old wooden Boules et Billes games, while Sohalia Tribale will amaze the audience with an oriental dance demonstration. The fireworks will be set off at 11 p.m., followed by a dance under the market hall hosted by Moon Sol Music 24. Remember to bring your own cutlery.

Saint-Astier. Commemorative ceremony in front of the war memorial on Place de la Victoire at 6 p.m. Concert by the band Galaxy Mix on Place des Marronniers at 8 p.m. Food and refreshments will be served on site by the Saint-Astier Festival Committee. Fireworks at Petit Pré at 11 p.m. Information at 05 53 02 42 80.

Saint-Cyprien. Flea market from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sarlat. Funfair on the Place de la Grande Rigaudie.

Sarlat. Popular dance on Place de la Liberté, starting at 10 p.m. Fireworks at 11 p.m., from Place du 19 mars 1962.

Périgueux. Concert by The Tikis and Lois Morgan as part of the MNOP festival, on Place de la Clautre, at 8 p.m.