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P-O Naturally – Test your Knowledge!

Kate 23/11/2024 0 Comments

P-O Naturally – Test your Knowledge!

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ARTISTS IHLEE & HEREFORD RETURN TO COLLIOURE

Kate 22/11/2024 0 Comments

More about two of the artists celebrated in the current exhibition at the Musée in Collioure which runs until May next year.

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The Catherinettes – November 25th

Kate 20/11/2024 0 Comments

Approaching 30 a lady would pray for ‘Un tel qu’il te plaira Seigneur, je m’en contente!” (Send anyone Lord; I’ll take him!).

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

Kate 18/11/2024 0 Comments

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

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Christmas Toy Collection at Century 21

Kate 18/11/2024 0 Comments

Century 21 supports local and underprivileged children by organising LA COLLECTE DE JOUETS CENTURY 21

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Choosing and installing your stove – asking the right questions in French

Kate 17/11/2024 2 Comments

What Gaieté du Feu don’t know about choosing and installing stoves just isn’t worth knowing!

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Walk – Les crêtes de Galamus

Kate 17/11/2024 0 Comments

An excellent circular walk of approximately 4 1/2 hours with 550m of ascent. The walk offers wonderful views of the Corbières ridges and valleys and beyond.

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OUT FOR THE DAY: Estagel and the routes des vins

Kate 15/11/2024 0 Comments

Welcome to the Route des Vins! In particular that of the Cote de Roussillon Villages. Throw in a Roman Aquaduct and you have a pretty good Autumn Day Out.

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Ecobuage – Winter fires

Kate 12/11/2024 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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War poems: 1916 seen from 1921 by Edward Blunden

Kate 11/11/2024 0 Comments

Journalist, travel writer, and war poet, Edmund Blunden’s career was shaped by his experiences on the front in World War I from 1916 to 1918. The following poem gives us an idea of what it…

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