Ensemble Aventura at Albi, a UNESCO world heritage city will host a concert in the style of medieval wandering minstrels at the MJC centre.  (more…)

An exhibition of large and excellent paintings in Nice by Nelly Kahloun painter and I am please to say good  friend. When? Cocktails Thursday 19 January from 18.30, where? At Museav,16 Place Garibaldi, Nice T: 0493562119

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Wishing you (all) a very happy healthy and lucky prosperous 2012 ~

Je vous (tu) souhaite une très bonne année 2012

‘Tis not the gales but the set of your sails that determines the way you go ~Anon (more…)

Wishing you all the seasonal best, health and happiness in a better 2012

Je tu souhaite les joueuses fêtes, bon santé et un meilleur 2012 

from Gordon

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The Marche Noel of Castelnau de Montmiral originally intended to take place around the village Christmas tree in les Place des Arcardes was moved due to stress of weather to the Salle des Fetes .   (more…)

The day started with one of the clearest views of the distant Pyrenees (said to be 100 miles away)  in recent years.

What did this foretell?      (more…)

Christmas and snow are coming to Castelnau de Montmiral, here is a pop up pic from last year. 

The soprano (Dutch) Alexandra Elizinga will be singing with an English choir at  an Anglo French carol service Friday the 16 th (19.00 ish) in the beautiful ancient church, a marvelous setting.

The following day, the 17 th is scheduled as a special market day, Marche de Noël and will include carols sung in the centre of the village beside the Christmas tree. (more…)

Dear Sir/Madam,

Road safety campaigner Chantal Perrichon welcomed the new measures as “going on the right road“ – I disagree, these are blanket measures which encroach on the freedoms of the responsible majority are anti social, unworkable and in some cases dangerous. (more…)