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Food for Thought: Two for One

Laura McLellan 19/07/2021 0 Comments

Suzanne Dunaway LOVES to cook. Some might say she LIVES to cook. Having cooked, written and painted around the world, here she shares her PO-inspired recipes in this weekly blog.

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On Good Thermes with Amélie les Bains

Laura McLellan 19/07/2021 0 Comments

Taking a cure in France is a serious business! The medicinal and healing qualities of the thermal waters in Amélie les Bains have been recognised for thousands of years and evidence shows that prehistoric man benefited from its healing and restorative properties.

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Tour de France Stage 15 : Your Experiences

Laura McLellan 16/07/2021 1 Comment

From the celebratory parade through Céret to Andorra resident Sepp Kuss crossing the finish line first, many of you (like us!), were jumping up and down, waving flags and soaking up the extra special party atmosphere.

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MOULES, BOULES & BIÈRE: Tried and Tasted 8

Laura McLellan 15/07/2021 0 Comments

Tony Goodman continues his tour of regional wine producers, chatting to the vignerons and recommending wines that have inspired him.

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Macron’s announcement for summer

Laura McLellan 13/07/2021 1 Comment

On Monday 12th July, President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation to communicate the government’s plans for the coming summer months. Here’s a breakdown of what was said.

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Book Club : The Seep, Chana Porter

Laura McLellan 12/07/2021 0 Comments

The Seep by Chana Porter – You don’t have to be a fan of science fiction to enjoy this book. This is a book for our times. Read it!

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Local News – Weekly Round up

Laura McLellan 05/07/2021 0 Comments

A weekly update of local news in the Pyrenees-Orientales

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Travelling to the UK from France – Another Reader’s Story

Laura McLellan 28/06/2021 1 Comment

More P-O Life reader shares their experiences of travel between France and the UK with Covid restrictions in place. If you have a story to share, get in touch!

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Latest news on driving licences from British Embassy

Laura McLellan 28/06/2021 7 Comments

The latest info on driving licences for British licence holders in France. Q&A session and press release by the British Embassy about the reciprocal agreement on the mutual recognition of British and French driving licences.

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Book Club : Queen of All (The Jena Cycle Book 1), Anya Josephs

Laura McLellan 28/06/2021 0 Comments

The just-released novel “Queen of All” by Anya Leigh Josephs is an engaging, sweet coming-of-age fantasy read.

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