What's On Today: Saturday, November 07, 2009

Pottery and ceramics by Jacques Bro available for viewing at the Atelier de l'oiseau workshop in Marignieu. Pre-booking by telephone is recommended. Tel: 04 79 42 22 18.

Opportunity to see the work of craftsman Jacques Gouillet, who specialises in wood burning, at his workshop in Thoys, Arbignieu. Booking in advance essential. Tel: 04 79 81 03 89.

Tri-annual flower show, the third largest in France with competitors from both France and worldwide including the UK. At Ainterexpo, 25 Avenue du Marechal Juin, Bouvent, 09:00-20:00 - 13th November until 22:30 Tickets: €11, students, families, persons with disabilities: €8, children 9 to 17: €3, children up to 8 years free. Tel 04 74 22 12 33

The traditional St. Martin funfair returns for all the thrills and spills for both adults and children. Venue: Fairground, Avenue du Champ de Foire. Contact: Service municipal des regies. Tel: 04 74 45 70 75.

Former Hypnotics member Jim Jones in concert and supporting act Liquor and Poker perform in concert. Venue: The Tannerie, 123, Place de la Vinaigrerie. Tel: 04 74 21 04 55 Fax : 04 74 21 97 86. Time: 20:30. Tickets €10 to €13 available online via the website.

FCBP v Le Pontet. Venue: Stade de Péronnas, Rue Grange Bonnet, Peronnas. Time: 18:00 Tickets: €8 Tel: 04 74 21 37 62

The 18th century landscape park on 15 acres assembled the most beautiful collection of moor plants of Maharashtra. More than 300 varieties of rhododendron, azalea and andromeda dazzling display their blossoming in May. French garden, romantic garden, garden and labyrinth Français. The Japanese garden has been planned according to the rules of the Japanese Masters. Open: Groups (25) Every day by appointment: €4.90. Individuals: From 1st to 31st May: Official Holidays and Sunday from 14:00-19:00. Price: Adults €6, Children (under 10) €3. Tel: 04 74 24 26 41

Christmas decorations: hearts, wreaths, candle holders made from natural products. Venue: Salle d'exposition, Office de Tourisme de Divonne. Contact: Tourist Office. Tel: 0450 20 01 22

A two day event to meet the craftsmen of the famous chocolate-making Swiss Rhone-Alps. Workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations and stalls. Venue: Esplanade du Lac. Tickets: €4.50 (children under 12 free). Tel: 0622 52 60 14

Exhibition of local pottery and its history, the exhibition also includes several pieces by Rene Nicole. Venue: Salle des Colonnes de l’Hôtel de Ville. Tel. : 0450 40 18 56 Open: Throughout the year Monday to Friday 08:00-12:00 and 14:00 and 18:00 (17:00 on Friday). Entry: Free.

Luge track open all year round, suitable for children (3 years and over) and adults. Opening times vary. Contact: Monts-Jura Tourist Information. Tel: 04 50 20 91 43. Fax: 04 50 20 93 95. Email: infotourisme@monts-jura.com

Exhibition at the Comb and Plastic museum in the Centre Culturel Aragon, Place George Pompidou. Contact the museum for further information and opening times. Entry is €3, with concessions available. Tel: 04 74 81 96 82.

Exhibition featuring giant silkscreen paintings based on pigeons, a common feature of Smati's work. Situated at the Musee Departmental de la Bresse. Tel: 03 85 36 31 22.

A multitude of ponds, cascades, fountains are displayed one the site. A 3,000 m2 lake is at the heart of the park where giant Gunnera with 2 meters diameter leaves andthe parks famous 80 cm Japanese Koï carps can be seen. Open: Tuesday at Saturday : 9:30-11:30 and 14:00-18:30 (17:30 in winter). From March to October 30th: Also open Sundays and bank holidays: 14:00-18:00. Closed Monday (except bank holidays in season). Price: €3 over 16. €1.50 children 6 to 15. Free for the children up to 5 years and handicapped persons. Phone: 04 74 04 03 09

Food and wine fair of local products. Time: 10:00 to 20:00. Admission: €3. Tel: 06.16.55.93.66 Email: salondesvinsdu05@free.fr

An interactive science exhibition by Gap Science Animation. Venue: showroom of Domaine de Charance. Time: 14:00 to 18:00. Admission: Free. Tel: 04 92 53 92 70 E-mail: equipe@gsa05.com

Second-hand market held on the first Saturday of every month in the quartier Hoche next to the library from 08:00-18:00. Tel: 04 76 42 41 41.

Historical exhibition of local industries at the Musée Dauphinois, 30 Rue Maurice-Gignoux. Tel: 04 57 58 89 01.

Every Saturday and Sunday morning the ice rink is reserved for accompanied children up to the age of 10 with activities and games. From 10:00-13:30 at the Polesud ice rink, Avenue d'Innsbruck. Tel: 04 76 39 25 00.

For the very latest gadgets, designer homeware, gardening equipment, holidays, crafts and food this fair has it all. Over 700 stalls. Venue: Alpexpo, Grenoble. Tickets: €6; concessions €4.50 Opening Hours: Daily 10am-8pm (until 10pm 30 Oct, 6 Nov). Contact: Alpexpo. Parc des Expositions, 2 Avenue d'Innsbruck. Tel.: 04 76 39 66 00. Fax: 04 76 09 36 48 Email: fig@alpexpo.com

Director Franco Zeffirelli’s breathtaking production of Puccini’s last opera is a favorite of the Met repertoire. Broadcast live from the Met, Maria Guleghina plays the ruthless Chinese princess of the title, whose hatred of men is so strong that she has all suitors who can’t solve her riddles beheaded. Marcello Giordani sings Calàf, the unknown prince who eventually wins her love and whose solos include the famous “Nessun dorma.” Venue: Pathé Chavant, 21, boulevard Maréchal Lyautey. Time: 19:00. Tickets: €27 available online.

Wine tasting in a jazzy atmosphere on the first Friday in the month. Venue: St Germain Lounge K-Fé, 146 Cours Berriat. Email:stgermainkfe@yahoo.fr Tel: 06 10 83 79 66

'Portrait of a man of the Enlightenment' at the Musee Departemental de St-Antoine-l’Abbaye. Tel: 04 76 36 40 68.

Opportunity to meet the artist and view his works in a private viewing at his studio at 21 Rue de 24 Avril 1915. Booking in advance essential. Tel: 04 74 85 11 81.

Mosaics, murals, local and imported ceramics are displayed in a modern museum building in St-Roman-en-Gal. Entry is €4 with concessions available. Contact the museum for further information. Tel: 04 74 53 74 00.

Museum displaying examples of local textile work from the eighteenth and ninteenth centuries, including a history of their production and the original machinery used for fabric construction. At Espace Saint-Germain, Avenue du général Leclerc. Entry is €2.20 with concessions available. Contact the museum for further information. Tel: 04 74 85 73 37.

Museum dedicated to the French Revolution housed at the Chateau de Vizille. Parklands of over 100 hectares which is home to a wildlife reserve. Open all year. From January to May and from September to December - Daily except Tuesdays and 01 May. Time: 09:00 or 10:00 to 17:00 or 19:00. according to the season. June, July and August: open daily from 09:00 to 20:00. Entry: Free with Audio guide in English complimentary. Petite train tour of the park: €2.50. Tel. 04.76.68.07.35 Fax. 04.76.68.08.53 Email: musee.revolution @ cg38.fr

Exhibition of work by Marie Salce : 'laboratoire caractériel' Venue: P'tit Bar, 12 rue Joseph Mugnier. Tel : 04 79 32 49 02. Time: from 10:00.

The 14th Salon du Vin et de la Gastronomie Fair is open to both professionals and public. Venue: Salle de la Pierre du Roy. Entrance: Free. Times: Friday 14:00 to 20:00, Saturday 10:00 to 21:00, Sunday 10:00 to 19:00, Monday 10:00 to 18:00. Contact: Tourist Office d'Albertville. Tel: 04 79 32 04 22. Email: tourisme@albertville.com

N2 Women's Basketball - Albertville v Marseilles. Venue: Gymnasium of the Combe de Savoie. Further information from: Tourist Office d'Albertville. Tel: 04 79 32 04 22. Email: tourisme@albertville.com

Jardin des Charmettes : a French style garden rehabilitated in 1993, presenting a collection of medicinal plants, herbs, vegetable gardens and orchards of the 18th century. Open: Everyday. Price: Free. Tel: 04 79 33 39 44 Fax: 04 79 60 22 20

Diego Ortiz, Desprez, Lucas Ruiz de Riabayaz, José Marin, Juan Hidalgo Josquin perform traditional music of Morocco and Turkey. Information and reservations: festival@lesbauges.com. Tel: 04 79 54 84 28.The concert starts at 21:00. Venue: Église de Doucy-en-Bauges

Photographic exhibition of the nature of Sylviane at the tourist information office, Place Saint Pierre. Tel: 04 79 24 04 23 Open: 09:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 18:30.

TC's Bar in Le Lavachet serves a full English breakfast for €10, all day from 10:00 every Saturday. Live sports will also be screened in the bar all day.

Abstract figurative work in various media at the Fondation Pour l'Art Contemporain Salomon, Chateau d'Arenthon. Entry between €3.50 and €6. Tel: 04 50 02 87 52.

Second-hand goods market held on the last Saturday of every month in the old town and arts market at the quai du Semnoz. Tel: 04 50 33 88 88.

11th wine and local products exhibition organised by the Lion's Club of Annecy. 80 exhibitors from all over France will take part. Venue: Complexe d'Animation, Sevrier. Tel : 04 50 52 40 56 Email: info@visit-lacannecy.fr

Director Franco Zeffirelli’s breathtaking production of Puccini’s last opera is a favorite of the Met repertoire. Broadcast live from the Met, Maria Guleghina plays the ruthless Chinese princess of the title, whose hatred of men is so strong that she has all suitors who can’t solve her riddles beheaded. Marcello Giordani sings Calàf, the unknown prince who eventually wins her love and whose solos include the famous “Nessun dorma.” Venue: Gaumont Cinema. Time: 19:00. Tickets: €27 available online.

Unique in its kind in the Alps, the botanical garden reunites no less than 5000 different species of mountain flowers. Open: From May 1st to October 31 from 8 to 12 a.m. and from 1:30 to 7 p.m. From November 1st to April 30 from 8 to 12 a.m. and from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. The garden is closed during the snow period. Prices : information available at the Tourist Office. Tel: 04 50 34 40 28

Exhibition of Crafts. Venue: Saint-Julien-Aranda. Time: Saturday 09:30-19:00, Sunday 10:00-18:30. Admission: Free. Tel: 04 50 75 07 54

The exhibition takes a look at life in the city of Istanbul and is on at the Ethic Etapes, Avenue de Neuvecelle. Time: 09:00 to 20:00. Admission: Free. Tel: 04 50 75 35 87.

The second of four exhibitions illustrating the Art and Nature cycle, Arte Natura is a collection of works that follow in the footsteps of Land art and Arte Povera, two avantgardist movements from the 1960’s and 1970’s. Venue: Chapelle de la Visitation, Espace d’art contemporain, rue des Granges. Time: 14:30 - 18:00 Entrance: Free

Each year, wine lovers come to choose from the best vintages of French wines. Venue: The Espace Tully. Opening times: Friday: 14:00-20:00, Saturday: 10:00-20:00, Sunday:10:00-19:00

Opportunity to see the intricate gardens created by Nicole and Alain Moumen. At Hameau de Lagnat, see the website for opening times. Entry is €7.50 with concessions available. Tel: 04 50 60 53 18.