tourismelimousin.com Limousin's official Tourism website

• IN JUNE

"Les gendarmes et les voleurs de temps" race in Ambazac (mid-June)

An annual 32 and 64 km race in the woods.  

"Urbaka"
4 days and nights of live street performances (music, street theatre...). Limoges Tourist Office : 00 33 (0)5 55 34 46 87 

• IN JULY

"La Ronde des Chefs" (late July)
A food fest with meals by prestigious Limousin chefs, a giant picnic and a farmers' market Information : 00 33 (0)5 55 064 600

"Bandafolies" festival in Bessines-sur-Gartempe (mid July)

A brass festival where numerous bands unite to share "the best music in the best atmosphere" (Bessines' bandas' slogan). Information : 00 33 (0)5 55 760 928 

The "Haut Limousin" festival (late July to mid August)
Original venues in Northern Haute-Vienne with classical music, ballet, rehearsals and exhibitions, enabling visitors to discover the area's architectural heritage (including Villefavard Farm).  

• IN JULY AND AUGUST
  

Feytiat's International Pastel Festival
A unique international pastel art festival with exhibitions and art classes. Information : 00 33 (0)5 55 48 43 18

• LATE SEPTEMBER / EARLY OCTOBER

Limousin's "Francophonies" festival
This French language festival involves artists from over 20 francophone countries. It feaures plays as well as visual arts and music. Information : 00 33 (0)5 55 109 010

International Media and Humoristic Drawing festival in St-Just-le-Martel
A yearly exhibit by top media cartoonists from around the world. www.st-just.com

• 3RD FRIDAY IN OCTOBER
  

"Frairie des Petits Ventres" Food Fair

A traditional tribute to the region's meat products, prepared by the city's tripe and offal butchers. Information : 00 33 555 (0)5 55 344 687