In Périgueux, a lively “summer on the quays”, with new features

"A Summer on the Docks" returns for a fifth season starting this Monday, July 14. Activities are offered every day from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., with a closing time of 11:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Chalets , hammocks, and pétanque courts have replaced cars on the quays of the Isle. For the fifth consecutive year, "A Summer on the Quays" returns from this Monday, July 14 to August 24, between the Barris and Saint-Georges bridges in Périgueux. "Our goal is for people staying in Périgueux this summer to find the holiday atmosphere here," explains Anne Marchand, First Deputy Mayor. An atmosphere that is already felt in the decor: beach volleyball court, straw huts, and pennants are in place.

As in previous years, the summer village is divided into several areas. Visitors who come to relax can enjoy the Zen corner. If the sun is too hot on the hammocks, pedal boats, canoes, and paddleboards are available from the Périgueux Canoe-Kayak Club.

To get active, beach volleyball, pétanque, and table football courts have been installed. Sports activities will take place on certain mornings. Yoga sessions for families will be offered on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Adult classes will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays at the same time. Visitors can also dance to the rhythm of the two weekly concerts, which will be held on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m.

After these physical activities, head to the chalets to refresh and eat. The BAM brasserie will offer its drinks menu. At La Cabane, you'll find burgers, hot dogs, and other grilled meats. The Lebanese restaurant Al Mosaïc will also be present with its falafel sandwiches and marinated chicken skewers. Running the stand are brothers Pierre and Angelo, who have been participating in "A Summer on the Docks" for four years and are renting a chalet for the second year. "Last year, it went very well; we had great feedback. The more people discover it, the more they come back," they rejoice.

This year, the L'Improbable bar is also setting up shop on the quays with a vegetarian tapas menu. "We made sure there was a wider vegetarian offering," says Anne Marchand. Another new feature: aquatic challenges with pedal boat races and water jousts will be organized on Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Prizes will be up for grabs. Finally, two blind test evenings are on the program.

Practical . The village will be open from Sunday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, closing time is 11:30 p.m. Please note: exceptional opening until 1 a.m. on July 14, August 19, and August 24.