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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.

20/01/2021

Quiz: Catalan culture and traditions


The Pyrénées-Orientales is officially Catalan country - Pays Catalan - and the locals have a strong cultural identity with a unique language, cuisine and spirit. You will have seen the red and gold Catalan flag everywhere but how well do you know Catalan culture and traditions? Take our quiz and…

20/01/2021

En voiture Simone


This expression became popular in the 1960’s thanks to the presenters of a TV game show ‘Intervilles’.......

20/01/2021

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. But in times gone by, it rarely escaped the attentions of the great and the good, or the ambitious and the avaricious. Discover the rich history…

19/01/2021

UK launches new Global Healthcare Card


In a press release sent out on Wednesday 13th January, the British government outlined details of a new global healthcare card for Brits abroad, gradually replacing the current EHIC cards which will remain valid until their expiry date.

19/01/2021

Covid 19 Update with CSF Languedoc


To help keep English-speaking residents and visitors to the region informed on Covid 19, CSF Languedoc have been sharing bulletins…

19/01/2021

Staying at home with Tony Goodman : Bonne Année

Art, music and cinema....things to do, places to go.......


Local News – Weekly Round up

A weekly update of local news in the Pyrenees-Orientales


THE HISTORY OF CASA CARRÈRE, BAGES

The result of the lively imagination of a talented dreamer in 1954, this fairy tale building was originally designed as…


It’s a Blogger’s World- Share yours!

The phenomena of blogging had exploded onto our screens long before the current sanitary crisis. However, in the current confinement,…


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,…


French Resistance WW2: Heros and Traitors

Bruce Dowding was part of the Pat Line escape route, helping refugees and downed airmen and soldiers to safety over…


Animal-Related Accidents

The hunting season causes fearful animals to panic and head away from the guns…and safety of the fields and forests.


Le Doggy Bag is here!

Le doggy bag, or ‘le gourmet bag,' to make it sound that little bit more appealing, became law in restaurants…


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    Le facteur apporte une lettre pour le fermier“
    Il est dans la porcherie, explique sa femme, mais vous le reconnaîtrez, c’est le seul
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