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Eco-innovation in P-O: Écofestival Vallespir

Kate 11/10/2025 0 Comments

Eco-innovation and experimentation by local groups forging new paths for living (and thriving!) within the boundaries of our natural systems.

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Find Out How Much the Neighbours Paid for their French House!

Kate 02/10/2025 0 Comments

Want to know how much your new neighbours paid for their house?

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The Great Port Vendres Tapestry: Come and Join us!

Kate 01/10/2025 0 Comments

On October 10, 2025, our 10th anniversary, we will open another exhibition of the Tapestry. Do come and join us!

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Applying for a Carte de Séjour

Kate 01/10/2025 2 Comments

Applying for a carte de séjour in France

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Musical Piles

Kate 26/09/2025 0 Comments

It is believed by some that “God Save the Queen” or ‘Grand Dieu Sauve le Roi’, originated in France!

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Big news for UK nationals in France: Online renewal of WARP cards coming coon

Kate 25/09/2025 0 Comments

Thanks to the tireless efforts of Justine Wallington and the RIFT team, there’s finally some excellent news for UK nationals living in France under the Withdrawal Agreement. After months of advocacy, meetings in Paris and…

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Moving to France: Bringing your belongings

Kate 23/09/2025 0 Comments

So you’ve secured your visa—congratulations! Now comes the practical part: getting your things across the Channel. Whether you’re relocating from the UK, the US, or any other non-EU country, France requires paperwork to make sure…

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Walk the Region: Les Balcons de Taurinya

Kate 23/09/2025 2 Comments

Wonderful walk with views of Le Massif de Canigou and its summit and very interesting industrial remains at Les Mines de Salver, near Taurinya.

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Eco-innovation in the P-O: La Casa Bicicleta, Perpignan

Kate 23/09/2025 0 Comments

What began as a conversation among a group of cycling enthusiasts about a lack of bicycle repair workshops in Perpignan has evolved into a stunningly successful community initiative

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Update: Say goodbye to paper boarding passes on Ryanair from 12th November 2025

Kate 22/09/2025 2 Comments

UPDATE: RyanAir announced today on 24th September they have delayed this until 12th November not the 3rd as originally reported. If you’re planning to fly with Ryanair after 12th November 2025, you can leave your…

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