IT is still a few years off yet, but initial talks have taken place on offering a direct train service between Bordeaux and London. A meeting hosted by Lisea, the operators of the high-speed rail between Tours and Bordeaux, with SNCF Reseau, Eurotunnel and High Speed 1 (the rail link... Read more →
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Warning over the presence of tiger mosquito
THE recent warm weather across France has sparked into life the tiger mosquito, or moustique tigre, which can carry diseases such as chikungunya, dengue and Zika. The website Vigilance-Moustique warns that 42 départements are currently in the red zone for the presence of the mosquito, with the Dordogne amongst them.... Read more →
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Take a walk around the 47 km du 47 and discover the Lot-et-Garonne
IF you are up for a 47 km walk from Fumel, that takes in some of the sights of the Lot-et-Garonne, then get ready this weekend for a popular walk in the neighbouring département. The '47 km du 47' is now in its eleventh year and promises some beautiful views... Read more →
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Far more Britons live in Europe than government statistics suggest
Image by Brian A Jackson/Shutterstock.com By Karen O’Reilly, Goldsmiths, University of London The UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) has recently produced estimates of the number of British citizens living in the European Union (EU). The numbers, apparently, have declined from 1.22m prior to 2017, to “around 900,000” (Jan 2017),... Read more →
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Hay fever sufferers warned of record pollen levels in France
HAY fever sufferers across France are being warned of high levels of pollen, with the latest update from Le Réseau National de Surveillance Aérobiologique (RNSA) website showing record levels of birch tree pollen. Much of the RNSA map is covered in red, highlighting the birch tree pollen levels and warns... Read more →
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Martin Walker, and Bruno Chief of Police, recognised for Dordogne tourism boost
AUTHOR, Martin Walker, the writer behind the popular Bruno Chief of Police novels set in the Dordogne, has been recognised for his contribution to tourism in the region. Book lovers from around the world have enjoyed reading the escapades of Bruno as he battles the baddies, and enjoys the goodies... Read more →
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Classic cars and retro-camping: 5 & 6 May
A WEEKEND of classic cars and retro-camping will be on offer at La Bastide camp site in Villefranche-du-Périgord. Vehicles, their drivers and passengers will be zipping around the village on 5 and 6 May, with trips out and special events at the camp site. And on 6 May there will... Read more →
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Pine processionary caterpillars out and about
IF you have seen white, candyfloss like webs high in pine trees, keep a watchful eye on the ground for the pine processionary caterpillar. It is at this time of year that the caterpillars head to woodland floors in search of a place to pupate and it is when you... Read more →
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Call out for volunteers by the comité des fêtes in Loubéjac
WILLING volunteers are invited to attend an open meeting of the comité des fêtes in Loubéjac this Friday 20 April. Preparations are underway for the first event of the year, a day of clay pigeon shooting at the end of May, but you will also find out a little more... Read more →
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Villefranche-du-Périgord welcomes Les Chœurs d'Artichauts: 28 April
AN evening of choral music is open to all when the Chorale de Villefranche-du-Périgord welcomes Les Chœurs d'Artichauts (above) to the village. A wide variety of songs will be performed by the two choirs on Saturday 28 April, starting at 20h30 in the foyer rural. It is free entry and... Read more →
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