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Chimney fires, fire damage and Insurance

Kate 12/03/2026 0 Comments

Fire damage resulting from a chimney fire is one of the most common insurance claims in France.

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Pollen Levels in the Pyrénées-Orientales: Symptoms, Seasons & Advice

Kate 23/02/2026 0 Comments

According to the RNSA (National Aerobiological Surveillance Network), responsible for the analysis of the content of the air, cypress pollen is at a particularly high level in our region as well as the Hérault, Aude, Lozère, Aveyron and Tarn.

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Pine Processionary Caterpillars in the Pyrénées-Orientales: What Residents and Dog Owners Need to Know

Kate 11/02/2026 2 Comments

These are in fact caterpillar nests, constructed by the pine processionary caterpillar (chenille processionnaire) larva, who live in large ‘tents’ and march out at night in single file (hence the name) to feed on the pine needles.

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Pine Processionary Caterpillar. LADIES BEWARE

Kate 09/02/2026 2 Comments

Please let ladies know that they should cross their legs!

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YOUR P-O GARDEN IN FEBRUARY

Kate 29/01/2026 0 Comments

February is when you begin to get to grips with the new planting year in your garden, depending on the weather of course.

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Which electricity contract is the right one for me in France?

Kate 02/01/2026 0 Comments

The most common electricity contract types in France – and which one is right for you.

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Your P-O Garden in December

Kate 03/12/2025 3 Comments

Most of my articles in the past 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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Ecobuage – Winter fires

Kate 25/11/2025 0 Comments

Despite lower temperatures, rain, and storms, firemen are still called out several times to deal with winter fires, mainly caused by ‘écobuages’ gone wrong.

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The Chèque Énergie in France. What it is, who can get it, and how to claim it

Kate 17/11/2025 0 Comments

What it is, who is entitled to it, and how to get it if you were not identified automatically.

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Winterising your Swimming Pool

Kate 05/11/2025 1 Comment

Winterising your swimming pool properly is likely to make it easier to open, protect from frost damage and prevent green water.

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