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Access without charge for eyes, ears and teeth

Laura McLellan 26/01/2019 0 Comments

Access without charge for eyes, ears and teeth

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Disc Parking in Argelès

Laura McLellan 26/01/2019 0 Comments

From the 1st Feburay 2019, Argelès sur Mer will introduce new disc parking measures in three zones across the town centre

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A Big Hand for the Cherry Orchard Theatre

Kate 23/01/2019 0 Comments

NEED SOME LIGHT RELIEF? MISSING ENGLISH THEATRE? Don’t miss Chuckle Soup from new English Language Theatre Company Cherry Orchard Theatre.

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Out for the day… in the High Pyrénées

Laura McLellan 14/01/2019 0 Comments

This pretty alpine village, huddled around the church of St Michel, and the remains of the XIII century chateau, overlooks a glistening Lake Matmale

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Flying High in the P-O

Laura McLellan 13/01/2019 0 Comments

Author and aerial adventure photographer, Garrett Fisher, shares his bird’s eye view of our beautiful region from his antique 1949 plane

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Advice on Real Estate Income in France

Laura McLellan 11/01/2019 0 Comments

If you’re looking for expert advice on real estate income in France, here’s the latest from Perpignan-based expert comptable (accountant), Patrice Perrin.

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Ooooops! P-O Life Puigmal Winter Wobbler

Kate 09/01/2019 0 Comments

Please don’t plan your next ski trip at the Puigmal ski station – it’s actually closed down until further notice.

Bon ski!

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Canigó – Discover the Sacred Catalan Mountain

Laura McLellan 07/01/2019 0 Comments

Canigó, the sacred mountain, sits majestically on the horizon of Catalonia. For centuries, she has born witness to bloody battles between men, the rise and fall of kingdoms and of course, the development and evolution of ecosystems.

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Slower in Spain for 2019

Laura McLellan 06/01/2019 0 Comments

On 28th December 2018, Spain confirmed that they will be implementing a 10km/h reduction to the speed limits on over 7,000 km of B roads nationwide.

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Snowshoe walks 2019. New season, new venues….

Kate 02/01/2019 0 Comments

Local guides Ian and Angela Pendry with Mike Rhodes have been exploring new areas, searching for the best snow to bring you some exciting snowshoe tours.

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Collioure and Canigou
The bluest blue I ever saw
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