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Book Club : Lauragais by Colin Duncan Taylor


Situated in the heart of Occitanie, the Lauragais is largely ignored by the millions who visit its neighbours each year – Toulouse and Carcassonne. Discover the rich history of this special place with Colin Duncan Taylor's latest book.

29/11/2023

Celebrate Christmas in a Cave! Fontrabiouse


How about a bit of cave magic for Christmas?

29/11/2023

Filmed in the P-O: Tout Nous Sépare


Filmed between Sète, Château de l'Esparrou in Canet, Port-La Nouvelle and Perpignan, there are plenty of locations that P-O fans will recognize tout de suite!

29/11/2023

French vocabulary for Christmas


Useful vocabulary to help you through the festive period Christmas........ ............. card - une carte de Noël ............. day - le jour de Noël ............. dinner - le Réveillon ............. tree - le sapin

29/11/2023

Escudella de Pagès – Catalan Peasant Soup


If you love a good hearty broth, with plenty of meat and vegetables, this traditional Catalan dish is the one for you.

29/11/2023

Les Restos du Coeur


Looking for volunteer work? Les Restos du Coeur is a French charitable association which provides food packages and free meals to the poor and homeless.

28/11/2023

Walk: Conat, Chapelle St Marguerite


A delightful circular walk of approximately 2h 20mins with good paths.

28/11/2023

Sweet orange marmalade with chillies

Orange trees, like all citrus, thrive around the Mediterranean and particularly here in the PO.


Food for Thought: Festive Fritters

There are still lovely tomatoes in the markets in this part of the world. We are so lucky to live…


JOB OFFER: JOIN THE P-O LIFE TEAM

We are looking for someone with a bubbly personality, able to communicate in both English and French, to join the…


Quiz: Catalan culture and traditions

How well do you know Catalan culture and traditions? Take our quiz and find out.


Tourisme de Terroir

They might not all be a pulsing whirl of excitement - some are only small gatherings scantily attended - but…


Christmas Toy Collection at Century 21

Century 21 supports local and underprivileged children by organising LA COLLECTE DE JOUETS CENTURY 21


Nutty about nuts? Walnut stuffed dates

Walnuts contain protein, omega 3, fatty acids, vitamin E, B complex and minerals. They are said to be brain food…


Walk: Banyuls-sur-Mer

This is a comfortable jaunt around a valley to the south of Banyuls-sur-Mer. It involves gentle climb to Puig del…


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AT A GLANCE November 2023

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Christmas Markets 2023

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It's big, it's bright and it's back: the Village de Noël in le Barcarès

18th November

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