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La Poste to offer digital stamps from 2023

LA POSTE is promising a digital stamp service that will let you write a code on your envelope and pop it straight into a post box for delivery Continue reading

Posted yesterday at This French Life

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Offering a helping hand to wild cats

MANY a postcard in France features the cute, sugar-coated, image of a kitten looking out of a basket of flowers, but behind such village scenes the problem of feral cats can be a real issue. And whilst there are many animal rescue centres able to help out, the fact that... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at This French Life

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Roaming charges for Brits in France make comeback

ROAMING charges on mobile phones are set to make a comeback for many UK holidaymakers in France, but you can take some steps to avoid bill shock. Continue reading

Posted 4 days ago at This French Life

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Summer opening hours for Dordogne déchèteries

THE 50 déchèteries across the Dordogne will reduce their opening hours over the summer holiday period, find when you can use them via an online map. Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at This French Life

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Find cheap petrol prices in France

FIND cheap fuel prices near you in France with this government backed online map service and also pick up some driving tips to help reduce your fuel use. Continue reading

Posted Jun 24, 2022 at This French Life

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EU pet passport for travel

PETS travelling between European Union member states must have an official EU Pets Passport from next month. October 1 marks the official launch date of the system that will allow pets and their owners to travel easily between member states. Under the new rules, pets only require identification, an EU... Continue reading

Posted Jun 23, 2022 at This French Life

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Brexit vote leaves the British in the shadows

IT is six years since the UK voted to leave the European Union, but what has it meant for those still living in France? They were promised 'nothing would change', but has it? Continue reading

Posted Jun 23, 2022 at This French Life

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Map of UK flights to Bergerac Airport

FLYING from the UK to Bergerac Airport opens up the Dordogne and the surrounding region, with this handy map showing the airports available to you. Continue reading

Posted Jun 22, 2022 at This French Life

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Loubéjac and other farmers markets open for summer 2022

THE popular Thursday evening farmers' market beneath Loubéjac's church tower runs throughout July and August, with other markets across the region on offer. Continue reading

Posted Jun 20, 2022 at This French Life

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Driving in France. Is it safe?

IT can be a real pleasure driving in France, but to stay safe on the road here are a few tips to ensure you also stay on the straight and narrow. Continue reading

Posted Jun 17, 2022 at This French Life

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How to recycle your rubbish in the Dordogne

RECYCLING your rubbish in the Dordogne involves different types of bins for different types of waste, so here is some advice on how the system works. Continue reading

Posted Jun 16, 2022 at This French Life

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Dordogne airports and driving distances

A guide to airports in the Dordogne and why saving money on flights now might leave you a long way from your destination when you arrive. Continue reading

Posted Jun 14, 2022 at This French Life

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Top Gun Maverick in open air showing: 1 July, 2022

STRAP yourself in and enjoy the high-speed thrills of Top Gun Maverick, starring Tom Cruise, at an open air evening showing of the film in Villefranche-du-Périgord Continue reading

Posted Jun 13, 2022 at This French Life

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Map shows where ticks are found in France

A MAP showing where ticks are most common in France highlights an area from the south west, through the central region and on into the north east corner of the country. Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2022 at This French Life

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Dordogne weather - what to expect throughout the year

THE weather in the Dordogne offers you the chance to visit the area throughout the year, if you plan a little in advance. Here is what to expect. Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2022 at This French Life

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What is the FR-Alert mobile phone emergency messaging system?

THE French authorities have launched the FR-Alert messaging system via mobile phones to warn of life threatening dangers, but what is it and how does it work? Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2022 at This French Life

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Summer 2022 bus service from Bergerac Airport

FOR summer 2022 a bus service will be operating from Bergerac Airport offering connections to popular towns and cities in south west France. Continue reading

Posted Jun 6, 2022 at This French Life

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The Dordogne Mysteries of Martin Walker in order

THE popular Bruno, Chief of Police, thrillers written by Martin Walker are set in the mysterious valleys and woods of the Dordogne. Find the full list here. Continue reading

Posted Jun 4, 2022 at This French Life

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Marche gourmand during a Loubejac evening: 31 July, 2021

TAKE a stroll through the Loubejac countryside, and enjoy a bite to eat, during the marche gourmand taking place on Saturday 31 August. The walk starts at 19h from beneath the church in Loubejac, heading off in the direction of an apéritif, after that you carry on walking towards you... Continue reading

Posted Jul 6, 2021 at This French Life

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Loubéjac farmers markets and others this summer 2021

EVERY Thursday the popular night market beneath Loubéjac's church tower takes place and runs throughout July and August. The first one takes place on 8 July, running through to 2 September, and starts at 18h30, and remember to bring along your plates, as well as glasses for a dash of... Continue reading

Posted Jul 6, 2021 at This French Life

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Dordogne tourism trade rescued by French visitors

THE French have come to the rescue of the Dordogne tourism trade this summer, with initial figures showing that the advertising promotions after the de-confinement in May helped the region. The Comité Départemental du Tourisme de la Dordogne (CDTT) has said that despite foreign visitors being greatly reduced due to... Continue reading

Posted Aug 24, 2020 at This French Life

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A guiding hand

FOR visitors to the Dordogne a guidebook is essential because the choice of places to visit is immense. Almost every hilltop is crowned with a castle or chateau and the villages and towns hold many delights waiting to be discovered. A popular guidebook series is the Michelin Green Guides and... Continue reading

Posted Aug 20, 2020 at This French Life

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Salon des Antiquaires in Villefranche-du-Périgord: 22 & 23 August

THE 50th Salon des Antiquaires will be held in Villefranche-du-Périgord on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, in the Place de la Halle in the centre of the village. The fair draws in exhibitors from across France and you are sure to spot something strange or quirky on the stalls.... Continue reading

Posted Aug 20, 2020 at This French Life

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Bergerac face mask rule brought in

BERGERAC has joined many other towns in France by bringing in a mandatary face mask rule on market days in an attempt to slow the spread of Covid-19. Anyone aged over 11 will have to wear a mask on Wednesdays and Saturdays, between 7h and 14h, if walking in the... Continue reading

Posted Aug 19, 2020 at This French Life

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Vide grenier in Besse: Sunday 30 August

BESSE will host a vide grenier and brocante on Sunday 30 August, with the stalls opening from 8h. It is organised by the local chasse and if you want to sell a few of your own things on the day call 06 88 85 60 91 or 06 88 85... Continue reading

Posted Aug 19, 2020 at This French Life

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