FRENCH public holidays for 2018 are set to favour the workers over the bosses as many days off take place close to the weekend this year. One advantage of the long weekends is that they should help boost tourism numbers especially if the weather plays nice and the sun shines.... Read more →
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Flu at epidemic levels across many regions of France
THE number of people suffering from flu conditions is at epidemic levels across many regions of France. The latest report from health authorities, Santé Publique France, shows that eight regions of France are currently at epidemic levels of illness, while four are showing pre-epidemic results. More than 3,200 people ended... Read more →
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Plans outlined to provide full addresses for all in the Dordogne
THE Dordogne authorities are to press local mayors to give a full address to homes and properties to help the emergency services and la poste locate buildings. France Bleu Périgord reports that many corners of the Dordogne do not have a full address of a number and a name for... Read more →
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Walker shot dead in hunting accident
A WALKER out in the countryside on Saturday afternoon, 16 December, has been accidentally shot dead by a hunter who was out tracking down sanglier. The 59-year-old man died at the scene, in the village of Taulignan in south east France, despite the efforts of local emergency services. The hunter,... Read more →
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Statue remembers the ultimate sacrifice of one of The Cockleshell Heroes
A STRIKING statue to one of The Cockleshell Heroes, who took part in a World War Two mission to blow up enemy ships in the port of Bordeaux, has been unveiled in his home town. The bravery of Royal Marine James Conway is honoured with a permanent memorial in Stockport... Read more →
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New Bordeaux to Southend Airport service from easyJet
LOW cost airline, easyJet, has announced a major expansion of its French flights including a new link between Bordeaux and Southend Airport, in Essex. The flight to Bordeaux will have three weekly frequencies once it launches on 25 July 2018, and easyJet has said it sees many opportunities for flights... Read more →
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Young boy, in slippers and pyjamas, found on road searching for Father Christmas
A YOUNG boy, called Kenzo, was found walking along a road in Brittany in his slippers and pyjamas on Sunday morning. And when the five-year-old boy was asked by the gendarmes what he was doing, he said that he was off to see Father Christmas. Thankfully all ended well according... Read more →
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Christmas fair in Villefranche-du-Périgord: 23 December
WITH Christmas fast approaching, craft artisans will be setting up their stalls at the foyer rural in Villefranche-du-Périgord hoping to tempt people with a host of unique gifts. The popular Marché de Noël will take place on Saturday 23 December and offers up a chance to buy handmade toys and... Read more →
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Dataville by Airbnb offers insight into local holiday trade
A NEW service has been launched by Airbnb in France that provides details of the holiday homes and lets available down to the level of local communes. Dataville draws on the service's database to provide details on the number of advertisers, the number of travellers and where they are from... Read more →
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New website address for SNCF online
SNCF is going through a slow, and some might say questionable, re-branding exercise with a new address now being promoted for its website. The website can now be found at Oui.sncf rather than the long standing voyages-sncf.com, although the UK version is still accessed via the older version of the... Read more →
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