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Port-Vendres War Memorial: The Story of Two French Heroes of the Battle of Britain

Kate 05/08/2026 1 Comment

The Avions war memorial at Port Vendres quotes the now legendary tribute from Winston Churchill to the heroic pilots and aircrews who, from June to October 1940 fought the Battle of Britain.

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Bernard Delicieux and Saint Jean Pla de Corts

Kate 26/07/2026 0 Comments

Did you hear about the incident between the Franciscan friar Bernard Delicieux and Prince Ferran, third son of Jaume II King of Majorca?

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Language Fun: An Awkward Moment with Charles de Gaulle

Kate 26/07/2026 0 Comments

This old story always makes me smile.

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Assumption Day in France (L’Assomption): Why France Stops on 15 August

Kate 25/07/2026 1 Comment

What are the origins of l’Assomption on 15th August in France.

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Lady Loos à la Urinal

Kate 23/07/2026 0 Comments

How do you feel about open air peeing next time you attend a festival or event ladies?

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A dip into the P-O’s past: an old photo album

Laura McLellan 22/07/2026 0 Comments

P-O Life reader and contributor, James Trollope, bought an old photo album at auction and discovered a treasure trove…

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How Much Alcohol and Tobacco Can You Bring Back to France from the EU?

Kate 21/07/2026 0 Comments

Taking Coals to Newcastle?

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Why the Donkey Represents Catalonia and the Bull Represents Spain

Kate 05/07/2026 0 Comments

The story behind the Catalan donkey and Spain’s Osborne Bull.

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Cathars and Castles

Kate 04/07/2026 0 Comments

The Cathar religion flourished greatly in Southern France during the 12th and 13th centuries.

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The Great French Holiday Migration: Who Are the Juillettistes and Aoûtiens?

Kate 30/06/2026 0 Comments

Traffic chaos on the roads of France late July/early August

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