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The cost of living in the Dordogne
A GUIDE to the cost of living in the Dordogne with an up-to-date shopping list showing the price of everyday items you will find in shops and supermarkets. Read more →
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Amazon France to increase Prime annual fee by 42%
AMAZON France has announced that it is to increase the annual price of its Prime subscription service from 49 € to 69,90 €, an increase of just over 42%. Read more →
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Maps shows quality of tap water across France
TAP water in France is safe to drink, but you can find detailed reports on water quality down to the level of local communes. Read more →
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EDF's English language helpline
IF you need to contact EDF (Électricité de France) fortunately there is an English language helpline to answer your questions and offer advice on the service. Read more →
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Smoke from Gironde fires spreads over the Dordogne
SMOKE from the Gironde fires near Arcachon has spread across the Dordogne and other départements this morning. Read more →
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Dordogne placed under 'risque sévère' for forest fires
THE Dordogne préfecture has placed the département under a 'risque sévère' warning for forest fires, asking people to take real care in the woods of the region. Read more →
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Forest fire risk warnings stepped up
THE campaign to raise awareness of the risk of forest fires comes from the fact that nine out of ten fires are started by human actions. Read more →
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Map of water restrictions in France 2023
AN online map from the French authorities lets you see water restrictions across the country and what measures might be in place. Read more →
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Download a guide to Villefranche-du-Périgord 2022
A GUIDE to places to visit, restaurants to drop in on, as well as handy information on local shops and the history of Villefranche-du-Périgord has been produced for 2022. Read more →
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