YOU are sure to see the steep rock face from the road as you navigate the tight bend, but not many…
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The peace of the river Dordogne from a canoe
GLIDING through the water in your canoe as you pass the turrets and towers of Castlenaud on the river Dordogne, all…
Night markets in Loubéjac and other local villages
THE popular Thursday evening farmers’ market beneath Loubéjac’s church tower runs throughout July and August, 2023, with other markets across the…
A short autumn morning walk – Loubéjac pictures
A SHORT walk in the Loubejac countryside this morning, just as the sun rises and the mist begins to clear in…
EcoWatt service tracks electricity use in France
EXPECT to see mention of the EcoWatt service over the coming months as France looks to reduce its energy use this…
Mon Espace Santé lets you manage health data
THE online health service, Mon Espace Santé, provides a digital locker that lets you store and share your medical documents such…
Preparing for the chestnut harvest – Loubéjac pictures
MANY people across this corner of the Dordogne are preparing for the chestnut harvest at this time of the year, with…
“Oui Pub” trial launched to tackle junk mail
AT least once a week your letterbox is likely to groan under a pile of brochures and flyers offering cut price…
Just how warm was summer 2022 in France?
THE latest figures from Météo-France show that summer 2022 was the second warmest on record, with many parts of the country…
Rumbles of thunder but little rain – Dordogne pictures
RUMBLES of thunder, a few drops of rain but the sun still shines across the Dordoge as summer comes to an…