DAILY maps from Météo France show the risk of forest fires across the different départements of France. The Météo des Forêts…
Author: Craig McGinty
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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…
Loubejac walk – Boucle des Granges
IF you want a walk in Loubejac, then a simple, easy route to take is the Boucle des Granges that will…
Dordogne water restrictions 2023
THE Dordogne préfet has introduced water use restrictions for homeowners in order to protect the supply of drinking water. The use…
Guide to Loubejac
LOUBEJAC is the most southerly commune in the Dordogne, and lies between the Lot to the east and the Lot-et-Garoone to…
Guide to Villefranche-du-Périgord
HERE is a guide to places to visit, restaurants to drop in on, as well as handy information on local shops…