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Walk the Region : Banyuls sur Mer

Laura McLellan 03/12/2024 0 Comments

Superb views across the hills and down to the sea.

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Your P-O Garden in December

Kate 03/12/2024 1 Comment

Since January most of my articles have dealt with the how and when of gardening, but now I want to look at why we have a garden and what we hope to achieve with it.

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Walk the region : Urban Canals in Perpignan

Laura McLellan 03/12/2024 1 Comment

The charming alleyways and streets of Perpignan city centre are ideal to ‘flâner’ (stroll or meander). But if you fancy seeing a different side to city life, we’ve got an urban hike just for you.

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LEST WE FORGET: Michel Torrent

Kate 02/12/2024 2 Comments

Michel Torrent (code name Milor René Jules) fled Saint Malo under German occupation and found refuge for himself and his family with his grandparents in Perpignan.

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Posting pressies this Christmas? Don’t get stung!

Laura McLellan 02/12/2024 1 Comment

With Christmas just around the corner, many of us will be starting to think about presents, and while we are all supporting local businesses where we can, it’s likely that we’ll need to do some cross-border posting at some point. Unless you’ve a direct line to Père Noël, things can get pricey.

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Chilli Sherry for the Chilly Autumn Months

Kate 02/12/2024 0 Comments

This sherry is best left for 3-4 weeks to give a zesty flavour. It makes a punchy cocktail when mixed with ice, sparkling rose wine, mint and lime.

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Out for the day… a Medieval fortress and a Roman ruin

Laura McLellan 02/12/2024 0 Comments

Step back in time with us for a fascinating day out which takes in both sides of the P-O border with a Medieval fortress and a Roman ruin

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Food for Thought: Festive Fritters

Laura McLellan 28/11/2024 0 Comments

There are still lovely tomatoes in the markets in this part of the world. We are so lucky to live in the Pyrénées-Orientales!

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SCAM ALERT : fake emails from the gendarmes

Laura McLellan 28/11/2024 0 Comments

National police forces are alerting the public to the fact that emails carrying the logos of the gendarmerie, the ministère de l’Intérieur and the République française are requesting urgent replies with personal data

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Blood out of a stone: the Perpignan garnet.

Kate 28/11/2024 0 Comments

Each year, to celebrate Saint Eloi, patron saint of goldsmiths, metalworkers, and coin collectors, Perpignan showcases the grenat, (garnet) and the jewellers and craftspeople who work with this iconic jewel.

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