France’s bakers, supported by president Emmanuel Macron, have called for the French baguette to be recognised and listed with UNESCO as one of the world heritage treasures.
As usual, PO Life brings you walks, restaurant reviews, recipes, airport news, French and English language exercises, silly jokes, days out…… and a host of talented guest writers who have volunteered (or been volunteered) to be your personal guides around the region.
Tuesday 20 March at 15h00 the new Médiathèque “Antonio Machado” will open its doors to the public.
The Spring exhibition at the Musée d’art moderne de Ceret is dedicated to the intriguing works of Joan Ponç, a Catalan artist whose paintings resemble both the distortions of Dali and the fantasy of Miro. And then there is the devil.
The Tasty – a typical English breakfast sausage, great for a brunch
The Traditional – sausages like they used to be with a subtle mix of herbs and a hint of nutmeg
Cumberland – our speciality having trained in Cumbria.
Leek – no small crumbs of leek, we use great big bits
Jalapeno – mexican chillis for the strong of heart!
OSAR (Orchestre Symphonique d’Alénya-Roussillon) is a new musical ensemble bringing together musicians from across the Roussillon and they’re recruiting now!
The Beast from the East wreaks havoc across the P-O with road closures, high winds and widespread flooding in seaside towns
Forget foot odour and look great with the brand new creation from Perpignan espadrille company, Payote. You’ll also be helping hospitalised children live their dreams- it’s a win win situation!
As if it’s not already expensive enough, car insurance in France is set to rise
by 3% bringing the average cost of insuring your car to €607-€613, dependant on where you live.
2018 is set to be one heck of a year at the Musée d’art moderne in Céret with two fabulous exhibitions dedicated to Catalan surrealist legend, Joan Ponç, and contemporary Frano-Moroccan abstract artist, Najia Mehadji