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Quarantaine or quatorzaine?

Kate 05/01/2026 0 Comments

Quarantine or quatorzaine?

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Origins of Catalan & a Catalan Language Lesson

Kate 04/01/2026 1 Comment

After the northern part of Catalonia was ceded to the French in 1659, Catalan was initially still used for official documents to avoid stirring up resentment. 

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Tartes Simples…with Suzanne

Kate 03/01/2026 0 Comments

We eat tartes all the time of every make and description

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Walk the Region : Banyuls sur Mer

Laura McLellan 03/01/2026 0 Comments

Superb views across the hills and down to the sea.

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

Kate 02/01/2026 0 Comments

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

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When to say non! A tongue-in-cheek look at the French kiss

Kate 02/01/2026 1 Comment

Unless you’re looking for a few days off school or work and want to catch something infectious, there are also quite a few reasons NOT to kiss hello or goodbye

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Snowshoe walk: Vallee de Planès, Haute Cerdagne

Kate 02/01/2026 0 Comments

This enjoyable walk follows mainly forestry tracks under the lofty summit of the Cambre D’Ase, with wonderful views over the Cerdagne and Capcir plateaux

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Need to chat to a gendarme?

Kate 01/01/2026 0 Comments

Contact a gendarme or a police officer directly.

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Les Rois Mages: Three Kings in Perpignan on January 3rd

Kate 01/01/2026 0 Comments

Three Kings in Perpignan

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WINTER IN THE P-O: A PHOTO TOUR 2

Kate 01/01/2026 1 Comment

Autumn is always magnificent in the Pyrénées-Orientales….but winter has much to praise here too.

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