One of the many reasons we love the Dordogne is for its willingness to party. During the summer, not a weekend goes by without a fête (celebration). These convivial scenes bring out locals in waves who are eager to share their music and customs with visitors, whether honoring a season, the wine, the food or an ancient way of life. Flip through the local guides and you will see the calendar is jam-packed with something to suit any taste. We spent an evening in a tiny village (140 people) eating, dancing and singing in the shadow of one of the region's largest castles. Tables lined the village square and we sat elbow to elbow feasting on a meal prepared all day over the grill by locals. Brigitte, whose father-in-law was the mayor of Biron for 25 years, shared her recipe for a unique Dordogne dish. Despite the language barrier and a lot of hand signals, we even managed to make La Mique, and it is included in the book! Meanwhile, back in Biron, bring your own bottle applies, and beware the village punch! Fireworks over the castle culminated the evenings festivities that didn't stop until the DJ played polka music. To participate yourself, sign up for the culinary tour that houses you 30 steps from this one of a kind Bastille Day Party. www.vagabondgourmet.com accompanying photo taken by Ken Cooper
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