WALKERS took to the paths, farm engines rattled and whirled, plates were loaded with food and cups topped off with wine, while the sun shone... Read more →
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in Villefranche-du-Périgord: 26 May
PETER Quill and his fellow Guardians are hired by a powerful alien race, the Sovereign, to protect their precious batteries from invaders. When it is... Read more →
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Pyramidal orchids flower at the roadside
ONE or two pyramidal orchids have popped up in Loubejac, hopefully the roadside verges won't be cut for a wee while yet (click the image... Read more →
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Receive warnings of pollen levels in France
ALTHOUGH the spring sunshine is welcomed by many, it is not greeted as warmly by those people who suffer from hay fever. Le Réseau National... Read more →
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Macron becomes French president, but real work now begins
CENTRIST Emmanuel Macron has won the French presidency, but now faces the challenge of convincing around a third of the population he is up for... Read more →
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Macron and Le Pen slug it out in presidential battle
FRANCE is in the final straight of the race to be the next president of the Cinquième République, as the second round vote takes place... Read more →
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Italian defence against the cynip threat in the Dordogne
THERE was an air of confidence from Italian chestnut producers who have beaten a cynip insect infestation of their crop, as they explained how during... Read more →
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Mammatus cloud over Loubéjac
MAMMATUS cloud formed over Loubéjac after a period of storms and heavy rain rattled across the countryside this weekend. And here is some background from... Read more →
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Campaign to tackle tiger mosquito starts in Dordogne
THE authorities in the Dordogne have launched a campaign of awareness and protection against the spread of the tiger mosquito, or moustique tigre. The mosquito... Read more →
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Price of consultation with doctor increases to €25
FROM today, 1 May, it will cost an extra €2 to visit your doctor in France as the price for a standard consultation is now... Read more →
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