What to do in the Dordogne this midweek, despite the heatwave?

Bergerac. Guided tour “Art in my heart of the city” in Dordonha from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free. Without reservation on 05 53 63 04 13.

Bergerac. The Théâtre de la Gargouille is offering a performance of Edmond Rostand's play "Cyrano de Bergerac" at 8:30 p.m. in the P'tit Chat Noir market hall on rue Jean-Nicot. Full price: €17, €10 for ages 12 to 16. The venue opens at 7 p.m. Refreshments are available on site; you can bring your own picnic. Reservations can be made at helloasso or [email protected].

Besse. Guided walk of flora and fauna, orchard, ponds, eco-grazing from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Reservations at 06 70 19 75 61.

Hautefort. A unique cultural and festive evening, "Ferme en Fête," is being organized as part of the "Rêve en Vézère" Festival. Contact: 06 82 97 24 95.

Issigeac. Guided torchlight tour. Meet at the Tourist Office at 9:15 p.m., departure at 9:30 p.m. Price: €6 per person, lantern or torch included. Free for children under 10. Additional lantern or torch costs €3. Contact: +33 5 53 58 79 62.

Issigeac. The Friends of the Church Association is organizing a musical evening with a unique concert by the Wantage Parish Church choir, starting at 8:30 p.m. in Issigeac church. Tickets: €12 advance; €15 on the door; free for children under 18.

Les Eyzies. “Draw me a dinosaur” conference, at 6:30 p.m., at the National Museum of Prehistory.

Montignac-Lascaux. 43rd Périgord Noir Festival: film concert at 8 p.m., featuring piano improvisations, at the cinema. Contact: festivalperigordnoir.maplace.fr

Saint-Astier. The municipality is relaunching its Summer Tuesdays with gourmet food stalls and a variety of concerts at Petit Pré, on the banks of the Isle. Information: 05 53 02 42 80.

Saint-Félix-de-Villadeix. Léonor de Récondo and Elisa Joglar offer a musical reading of "The Great Fire" interspersed with Vivaldi sonatas at 8:30 p.m. at the Domaine de Lavernelle. Price: 20 euros. Reservations by SMS at 07 85 83 97 59 or 06 80 06 55 88.

Thenon. The new literary boutique of the Hahaha Editions association is organizing a book signing with children's author Bernard Saillol at 11 rue Émile Zola in Thenon, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Contact: 06 33 74 11 69.

Thonac. The Losse Castle and Gardens welcomes the troupe of the Thonac Culture, Tradition, and Heritage Association for the 1.5-hour play "The Losse Court, Tomorrow the Revolution." The show begins at 9 p.m. Admission: Included in the admission fee.

Tursac. Storytelling evenings at the Madeleine site. Prices: €15 for adults, €12 for teens, €9 for children, free for children under six.

Vanxains. The "Mémoires et Nature" association offers a free guided tour of the Cluzeau, 8, rue de l'Archiprêtré, every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Reservations required. Contact: 06 80 96 12 75.

Tomorrow

Boulazac-Isle-Manoire. The Louis Aragon media library is offering a 'Jaspage' workshop at 2 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (registration required). Participants ages 12 and up can decorate the spines of their books. It is recommended that you bring your own book.

Castelnaud-la-Chapelle. Dinner and movie evening at the Château des Milandes. Discover or rediscover Joséphine Baker through the screening of four films starring her at 9:45 p.m.

Montpon-Ménestérol. The Lascaux cinema is offering a presentation of the film "Eddington" at 8 p.m. Full price: 6 euros, reduced price: 4 euros (children under 18, students). Contact: 06 88 68 46 15.

Val-de-Louyre-et-Caudeau. Celebrates its 45th parallel, with a musical reading, country dinner, and roots jazz concert, at 8:30 p.m. Admission to the André-Malraux cultural center. Admission: 28 euros. Information: 05 53 53 10 63.