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Category Archives: Carcassonne
Saint Vincent
Yesterday was Saint Vincent (patron saint of wine and wine growers) days. The yearly march through town, benediction of the wine and banquet took place. Have a look here
Happy New Year
It has been a busy and very much enjoyable 2018. My first complete year as a retired person and in Carcassonne in the south of France. Life is good here, loads to enjoy. Met many new friends. I wish everyone … Continue reading
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Fibre broadband
Since a couple of days, I can see workers on my street setting up the cables. So I checked on line what the latest status was and indeed fibre is now available on my block. I shall be informed as … Continue reading
December
The last month of the year is already upon us. Where I live in the south of France, there is little chance of snow. Saying that the Pyrenees mountains are just round the corner and we can see the snow … Continue reading
Gilets jaunes
I cannot stand the current “yellow jackets” (Gilets Jaunes) which started a couple of weeks ago. They are basically hindering my way and being a nuisance to the majority of citizens. Some roads have been blocked for a few days … Continue reading
Rotary action time
Following the recent floods, we have been quite busy in the past 2 weeks collecting donations and distributing them where they are needed in town and around the villages which were hit a lot. Today was a bit special. We … Continue reading
Tasting
Excellent article from my friend Bob on their blog “Lets live in France”. I attended the “Fête de la Gastronomie” in Carcassonne the other day and it was certainly very pleasant as Bob describes. The event is organised by my … Continue reading