Some people love shopping. Nothing wrong with that as long as you have the time and energy. For those that have neither, have you tried ’Le Drive’ yet? Most of the big chain supermarkets have…
Foreign motorists in France could actually have their cars confiscated in the future when they commit a driving offense, according to a new ’virtual licence’ scheme announced by the French government.
Barcelona Mairie, led by the far left mayor Ada Colau, plans to launch a unique local currency in 2016 to promote and encourage local trade. Residents and businesses will be able to purchase products and…
Dali on Camera A series of 11 previously unpublished photographs of Salvador Dalí has been discovered, taken by Dutch photographer Jan Adam Stevens in 1961. Twenty six years after the death of the eccentric painter,…
Solar Eclipse Friday, 20th March 2015 On Friday March 20, 2015 the Moon will pass in front of the Sun causing solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon’s apparent diameter…
14 March to 31 May 2015 Dani Karavan at Ceret By Ellen Turner Hall Dani Karavan is best known locally for his brushed steel Walter Benjamin memorial slicing through a cliff above…
The French Fire Brigade LES SAPEURS-POMPIERS The word ‘pompier’ comes from the verb ‘pomper’ (to pump), referring to the manual fire pumps that were originally used at fires. ‘Sapeur’ probably comes from ‘saper’ meaning to…
MARCH 2015If action is not taken, the Little Yellow Train will close down for good in January 2016. Petitions have been circulating for months to save this Catalan treasure but despite more than 35…
Save Perpignan – Stansted winter flights Ryanair have warned Perpignan airport that they may not operate the Perpignan – London Stansted service for next winter season (last week of October 2015 to last…
A hummingbird ? A butterfly ? No – it is a moth! by Anna Stöckl A hummingbird hawkmoth in its typical hovering position feeding from a flower. You have probably seen this…