I felt very much like a puppy in a squeaky toy shop when I visited the Guerido Zoo, (renamed Sud Croquettes) pet shop ‘extraordinaire’ in Mas Guerido near Perpignan. Boasting bouncy balls, bowls, baskets and…
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder! by JOHN FAIRCLOUGH SOME GREAT PRESENT IDEAS HERE, INCLUDING PERSONAL GIFT BASKETS MADE UP FROM YOUR OWN SELECTION. The V&B are now open…
The car’s roots took hold early 20th century Barcelona when a dashing young Spanish artillery captain, Emilio de la Cuadra teamed up with Swiss engineer, Marc Birkigt
It looks like the ski slopes of the high Pyrenees will be postponing their opening day, due to the recent mild climate, which has not so far created the necessary conditions for good…
MOUNTAIN MAMA IN LES ANGLES Christmas is just around the corner and most of my shopping is done. The Christmas puds are made and chutney, pickles and fruits are jarred, bottled and packed.…
What should property buyers do when it comes to getting advice? The purchase of a property in France involves a substantial financial commitment, yet too often buyers know surprisingly little about the product…
A pet is for life, not just for Christmas! Ten Commandments for owning a dog 1. My life is likely to last ten to fifteen years. Any separation from you will be painful…
La poste - Post offices in France The French village post office is a bit of a national institution. The fact that you can still find one in most small villages is really rather nice,…
FRENCH LIFE Property sellers beware Oliver and Lisa Philips tell their story In 2006 we bought an apartment in Collioure as a holiday home and investment for our retirement. Now in our 60s,…
The ministry of ‘Ecologie, Développement durable, Transports et Lodgement has updated scrapping incentive for oil and gas fired boilers older than 15 years.