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Month: July 2026

Night markets – July and August

Kate 20/07/2026 4 Comments

When the fierce heat of the day recedes, head to one of the region’s many night markets for arts, crafts, jewellery, food, drink, souvenirs and more

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Heatwave (canicule) Hotline and Advice

Kate 20/07/2026 0 Comments

Contact details here for help if you are aware of anybody who may be at risk during a heat wave.

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TEST YOUR FRENCH: SING IT! Bravo tu as gagné

Kate 18/07/2026 0 Comments

This French version of Abba’s ‘The Winner Takes it All’ was brought out by Mireille Mathieu in 1981, in collaboration with ABBA themselves, who both produced it and sang in the backing group.

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Easy Desserts That Taste Like They Took All Day…with Suzanne

Kate 18/07/2026 2 Comments

The Sweet Side of Summer

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Community Appeal: Stolen Golf Equipment – Have You Seen It?

Robyn 17/07/2026 0 Comments

A local resident is asking for the community’s help after two electric golf trolleys and golf bags were stolen from his vehicle. The car itself has since been recovered by police, but the golf equipment…

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Our Newest Team Member: More Than Meets the AI

Kate 17/07/2026 1 Comment

Artificial intelligence isn’t going away.

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Shadows on the Canigou 3: Valmanya 1944: The Village That Burned

Kate 17/07/2026 0 Comments

Beneath its tranquillity lies one of the darkest chapters in the department’s history..

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Glitter, Good Vibes and Global Stars: Les Déferlantes Comes Alive in Le Barcarès

Robyn 14/07/2026 0 Comments

There are plenty of festivals with big-name artists, impressive stages and great food, but Les Déferlantes has an atmosphere that’s difficult to put into words until you’ve experienced it for yourself. From the moment you…

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Local News Round up..with Caroline Manson

Kate 14/07/2026 0 Comments

An update of local news in the Pyrenees-Orientales

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WALK THE REGION…..Porteille de la Grave (2426m) from Lac de Bouillouses.

Kate 14/07/2026 0 Comments

This mountain walk follows the route of the Tet river as it flows down the glaciated valley of the Coma de la Grava.

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