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Cycling Trip Ideas in France

Kate 23/08/2021 2 Comments

Take a look at just a few of the many possibilities for some cycling adventures on your next French trip.

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English Language Cinema in the P-O

Laura McLellan 17/08/2021 1 Comment

Love the big screen but put off by the language barrier? Maybe you’re fluent but can’t bear the dubbed voice overs? Well, English language cinema is not as rare as you might think!

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INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL: COUNTRY LISTINGS UPDATE

Kate 05/08/2021 0 Comments

The UK government has today (5 August) announced that arrivals from France to England will no longer need to quarantine if they are fully vaccinated.

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Macron’s announcement for summer

Laura McLellan 13/07/2021 1 Comment

On Monday 12th July, President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation to communicate the government’s plans for the coming summer months. Here’s a breakdown of what was said.

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Covid tests no longer free for foreign tourists

Laura McLellan 07/07/2021 0 Comments

From Wednesday 7th July, foreign tourists will no longer have free access to Covid screening tests. An antigenic test will cost 29€, a PCR test will cost 49€.

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Travelling to the UK from France – Another Reader’s Story

Laura McLellan 28/06/2021 1 Comment

More P-O Life reader shares their experiences of travel between France and the UK with Covid restrictions in place. If you have a story to share, get in touch!

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Latest news on driving licences from British Embassy

Laura McLellan 28/06/2021 7 Comments

The latest info on driving licences for British licence holders in France. Q&A session and press release by the British Embassy about the reciprocal agreement on the mutual recognition of British and French driving licences.

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Le Tour de France is coming to the P-O

Laura McLellan 28/06/2021 0 Comments

Le Tour de France is coming to the P-O for the first time since 2009. Stage 15 on the 11th July 2021 is classed as a mountain stage, starting in our very own Céret and climbing 192km to the finish line in Andorra

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Support our Shops – More readers’ recommendations

Laura McLellan 24/06/2021 0 Comments

Being the owner of a small ‘alimentation’ shop in a local village is difficult, not just at the moment, but most of the time. Readers share their favourites in a bid to support these unsung heroes.

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The end of mandatory masks and other changes

Laura McLellan 18/06/2021 0 Comments

Although France had initially cited the 30th June as the next and final stage of their déconfinement plan, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced on Wednesday 16th June that they were bringing forward the date for certain elements.

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