THE Dordogne chasse will open on 10 September, 2023, and run until 29 February, 2024, as published on the préfecture website. However,…
Category: Current Affairs
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…
Dordogne forest fires break out
A NUMBER of forest fires broke out across the Dordogne in the past few days, but fortunately the pompiers were able…
Explosion at Eurenco factory in Bergerac
AN explosion took place at the Eurenco factory in Bergerac, with the Préfet de la Dordogne saying eight people were injured.…
France Services offers help with paperwork
THE France Services network offers help and advice on French paperwork and administration, find out how to find one local to you.
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.
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?
How many British people live in the Dordogne?
HOW many British people live in the Dordogne? It is 7,198 according to the French statistics authority, INSEE. Using census figures…
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…