Ants aren’t loved by many, especially when they invade the house. However, one of the most common and arguably fascinating species in Mediterranean areas like ours is the Harvester (Messor barbarus), which won’t be remotely interested in heading for your kitchen in search of meaty or sugary tidbits.
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How was the unknown soldier chosen?
Coming from the word ‘l’envers’, (the reverse), Verlan is a well-known form of French slang which involves reversing the syllables.
Did you know that Marmite was named after a French cooking-pot?
Millas, on the N116 between Perpignan and Ille sur Tet, has a rather lovely church, full of great Baroque art, plenty of shops and cafés – but today we are heading up to the Col de la Bataille, ancient battle ground and poignant memorial to members of the resistance group Henri Barbusse,
Franco allegedly believed dancers were passing on coded messages with their feet!
This weekend, roam Latour-de-France to discover the winding Medieval streets dotted with wine tasting stands, food trucks, musical bands, art, pottery and photography exhibitions, street performers…
It would be understandable to assume that the word ‘bonfire’ comes from a mix of French and English……
This year we take the time once again to thank all those ordinary men and women who went on to do extraordinary things 100 years ago – and then again just 20 years later.