IF you are planning to drive through France this summer then you can be sure of heavy traffic on the roads…
Author: Craig McGinty
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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…
End of green car insurance sticker
FROM 1 April, 2024, the small green vehicle insurance sticker you place in your windscreen is no longer obiligatory. From this…
Map of UK flights to Bergerac Airport for summer 2024
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.
Météo France maps for forest fire risk
DAILY maps from Météo France show the risk of forest fires across the different départements of France. The Météo des Forêts…
French school holidays for 2023 – 2024
WITH summer coming to an end, and la rentrée fast approaching, school children will soon be heading back to class with…
Dordogne chasse set to open in September
THE Dordogne chasse will open on 10 September, 2023, and run until 29 February, 2024, as published on the préfecture website. However,…
Petrol station in Villefranche-du-Périgord
THERE is a petrol station in Villefranche-du-Périgord, just look out for the multi-coloured cow on the forecourt. The petrol station is…
Tiger mosquito warning in France
THE tiger mosquito, or moustique tigre, continues to prove a nuisance across many areas of France with people urged to help…
Villefranche-du-Périgord train station
THERE is a train station that serves Villefranche-du-Périgord and the surrounding villages, although services are limited and there is no onward…