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OUR LATEST NEWS

Josep- a moving account of Spanish refugees in France


Josep is a 74-minute animated film inspired by the life and work of Josep Bartolí, anti-Franco fighter and cartoonist, exiled in France during the Retirada.

29/01/2023

Choosing Your Electric Bike


E-bikes are economical, ecological and accessible to all fitness levels, allowing you to put in as much, or as little, effort as you wish - and such fun on the many safe and dedicated bike tracks around the P-O

28/01/2023

WORD ORIGINS: Mascot


Did you know how the word ‘mascot originated?

28/01/2023

Doctolib & video medical appointments


Covid is still out there. It is now possible to make an appointment on line and even to consult some doctors and specialists via video call, which could be more practical and reassuring for some.

28/01/2023

The Retirada of 1939


1939 was a difficult year for France. Not only did it experience the indignity of an invasion on its North East border from Hitler’s hordes late in the year, the country suffered a very different incursion in its far South-West in the early months of the year.

28/01/2023

TEST YOUR FRENCH: SING IT Stewball


There are loads of different ways of improving your French. .

27/01/2023

Brioche recipe


Gloriously rich and buttery (don't think about the calories!) brioche is a versatile dough which can be used to make…

27/01/2023

Dossier Médical Partagé – what is it?

The Dossier Medical Partagé (DMP) is a free, confidential and secure health record that stores your information in one centralised,…


Animal Tracks and Signs in the Pyrenees

One of the greatest things about winter is that the life of the animals and birds of the mountains is…


Catalan donkey symbol

You may already know that the donkey is the symbol of Catalonia, French and Spanish, whilst the bull is the…


The pharaohs – fun guys?

Mushrooms were such a hit with the pharaohs that common people were banned from touching or eating them.


Wild Boar Cassoulet

Wild boar meat is leaner and tends to be darker red than ordinary pork, with a sweet and nutty flavour,…


Filmed in the P-O: Breakout

Filmed in the mid 70s, starring Charles Bronson, the prison scenes in Breakout were filmed at Fort de Bellegarde, in…


French Language: Meaning of Coup!

Coup has several meanings….. "hit," "blow," "strike" but combine it with another word and it can change completely. Here are…


Les Angles

Ringed by mountains, Lake Matmale glistening in front of the village, Les Angles offers 32 downhill pistes catering for all…


Events

CSF NEWSLETTER: JANUARY 2023

1st January

AT A GLANCE January 2023

1st January

Pancake Day in France - February 2nd

2nd February

Fête de l'Ours - Bear Festival, Arles-sur-Tech

4th February

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