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Out for the day….. in Lagrasse


Situated in the north of the Corbieres, between Narbonne and Carcassone, the medieval village of Lagrasse offers a feast for the eyes and is full of historical and cultural interest. It is classed as one of France’s most beautiful villages. The Abbey of St Marie d’Orbieu dates from the 8th…

15/01/2021

Jean Castex Announces 6pm Curfew


The rumours have been rife, as always with the C-word, but following a meeting yesterday, 13th January, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced this evening, 14th January, details of the decisions made, including bringing the curfew forward to 6pm.

14/01/2021

The Carlingue (French Gestapo)


Two of the most feared French collaboration groups were La Carlingue and La Milice, pro-Nazi French militia set up by the Vichy Government under Petain to fight 'terrorists', otherwise known as the Resistance.

14/01/2021

Negative Covid Test a MUST for travel to UK


A press release from the British Embassy released on Friday 8th January outlines new measures to bolster existing border measures.

13/01/2021

GBP/USD retakes $1.36 as BoE resistant to negative interest rates


The pound rallied on Tuesday in response to comments from the Bank of England’s (BoE) governor Andrew Bailey.

13/01/2021

Additional Travel Info from British Ambassador to France


The British Ambassador to France, Ed Llewellyn, shares the latest information on French-British relations in the Embassy newsletter, Voisins Voices.

13/01/2021

French Bank Holidays 2021

Where a Bank holiday falls on a Tuesday or a Thursday, many small businesses will 'faire le pont' (make a…


Out for the Day: Châteaux Overdose

If you like visiting ruined châteaux, head north to the valley of the Orbiel. Just twenty minutes from Carcassonne is…


FRENCH POEMS TO ENJOY – La Cigale et la Fourmi

FRENCH POEMS  La Cigale et la Fourmi with Gill Storey Autumn is over, winter is now well underway.  The grapes…


FOREVER BRONZE.The legendary lovers of Port Vendres

Who they really were has been lost forever in history, but by the time of the Third Republic, the legend…


Chicken Baked in Vinegar

I have been impressed by the difference in the styles and tastes of the vinegars available from the Vallespir vineyards.…


Rosehip Relish

A great accompaniment for cheese, charcuterie, pate and also good in your sauces and gravies, particularly duck and greasy meats,…


Déodat de Séverac

Céret composer Déodat de Séverac was born in Saint-Félix-Lauragais, not far from Toulouse, in 1872 and moved to Céret in…


Mont Louis – Good Health and Fine Teeth!

Sébastien le Prestre de Vauban designed a new fort at the crossroads of the Conflent, Capcir and Cerdagne to defend…


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