Applying for or renewing your British Passport There are several ways of applying for or renewing a British passport without actually visiting the passport office in person. If you are over 16 you…
Cultural season 2014 – 2015, Théâtre de Thuir The dyanamic little town of Thuir is not to be forgotten when it comes to entertainment. It has a fabulous 500-seat theatre located on the Boulevard…
Love ’em or hate ’em, everyone should know a little bit about scorpions shouldn’t they? And the news is better than you would expect. Apparently, the black ones which look quite mean are not actually…
A VERY GENERAL LOOK AT YOUR INCOME TAX OBLIGATIONS IN FRANCE REMINDER Online tax declarations are now open for 2014 income. Income tax forms will be sent out in April. Deadlines differ,…
Speed limit down from 90km/h to 80km/h on some roads Watch out for a change in the speed limit from 90km/h to 80km/h on some roads around France form June 30th 2015…
UK Exit Checks From 8 April 2015, the government will be collecting information on passengers leaving the UK in the same way as it does for those entering. With an aim of both…
Allez l’USAP USAP are looking for a new official anthem to give the fans some good chanting material and establish their identity, so if you’re a songwriter, now’s your chance to make a…
Port Vendres Fish Market: Goodies from the Badies Fish lovers cannot possibly visit Port Vendres without calling in at Les Poissonneries de la Côte Catalane (La Criée), one of the largest fish markets…
A star still shining Michelin stars are awarded to “restaurants offering the finest cooking, regardless of cuisine style” so why did Pascal Borrell, talented former chef of the much talked of Maison du…
Water Sport – Saint Jean Pla de Corts Love water sport but tired of sand in every orifice? Simples. Follow the wild screams of excitement (and the sign for the Plan d’Eau) to the ‘téléski’…