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Summer fireworks in Pyrenees-Orientales

Kate 04/08/2025 4 Comments

As the summer season continues, the evening skies of North Catalonia whizz, pop and crackle to the sight and sound of fireworks

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Night markets – July and August

Kate 04/08/2025 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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Out for the Day : Don’t forget the Villages!

Laura McLellan 03/08/2025 1 Comment

Think Argelès, think Saint Cyprien, think Canet…..and we immediately think beach and port. But what about the villages?

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Attention! Arnaque: Robbery by pigeon droppings!

Kate 03/08/2025 3 Comments

Summer is a great time to be in the P-O but it does also seem to bring out ill-intentioned people trying to ‘arnaquer’ (take advantage of) others.

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French Life: the 2CV

Laura McLellan 02/08/2025 1 Comment

How about a day out in an iconic Citroën 2CV?

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Out for the Day: Drive Olette to Les Angles via Sansa

Kate 02/08/2025 1 Comment

Not a drive for the faint hearted, or the easily travel sick, but for lovers of wild and remote country, it is a joy!

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Out for the day in Palau del Vidre

Laura McLellan 01/08/2025 2 Comments

Head out for the day to the beautiful and historic town of Palau del Vidre- bursting with history, glass blowing, good food and friendly people

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No Toll Booths on French Motorway? How do we pay?

Kate 01/08/2025 0 Comments

Many have already been caught off guard by France’s new free-flow toll systems.

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Summer Traffic & Travel Warnings France’s Roads 2025

Kate 01/08/2025 0 Comments

KNOWN SUMMER BLACKSPOTS TO AVOID ON FRENCH ROADS

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WHO TO CALL IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY IN FRANCE

Kate 31/07/2025 2 Comments

Who to call if you have a medical emergency in France…

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