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Month: July 2022
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wooden handled toothbrush – Made in France
LIKE many people I gave little thought to replacing my toothbrush with a plastic handled version every couple of months, now you can find French made wooden toothbrushes.
What is the average temperature in France?
NATIONAL weather service, Météo-France, has updated its calculations for the average temperature in France, increasing it to 12.97C.