National day of strikes affects transport in the Perpignan area

Thursday 29th January 2009

A national day of strikes across France is in effect today. Perpignan airport is experiencing many cancellations and delays. For information on affected arrivals and departures please click here.

There are also widespread delays and cancellations to train services in the region. Click here for latest information on train services.

ALL FROGBUS.com SERVICES ARE RUNNING AS NORMAL TODAY. For travellers who need to use Girona airport as an alternative airport or as a means of travelling to Barcelona by connecting at Girona airport please click here for the FROGBUS.com timetable. I'm reading: National day of strikes affects transport in the Perpignan areaTweet this!

Carnival Time - Pyrénées-Orientales 2009

February and March see carnivals all over the Pyrénées-Orientales – fancy dress, street parades and fireworks, singing, dancing.....along with the symbolic burning of evil spirits.

In fact, Mardi Gras used to represent a ‘last fling’ before the thin times of lent when winter stores of food were running down, in a society before fridges and freezers allowed us to store provisions indefinitely. It was necessary to use up all remaining meat and animal products such as eggs and butter so why not make a party of it? Hidden behind masks, it was also a chance to be just a little bit wicked!....READ MORE at ANGLOPHONE-DIRECT.com. I'm reading: Carnival Time - Pyrénées-Orientales 2009Tweet this!

Perpignan to Girona airport bus timetable extended

FROGBUS.com has extended its Perpignan train station to Girona airport timetable, bookings can now be made up to the 30th September 2009. Click here for the timetable and click here to book on-line.

Tickets can also be purchased at the Bus ticket office at Girona airport and by telephone or in person at 6 travel agencies in the Perpignan area. Click here for details.

In addition, tickets can be purchased on FROGBUS.com for 11 low-cost airport to city centre transfer routes in the UK, Italy, Germany, Austria and Slovakia. Book on-line here. I'm reading: Perpignan to Girona airport bus timetable extendedTweet this!

FROGBUS.com tickets now on sale at Girona Airport

Monday 19th January 2009.

FROGBUS.com are pleased to announce a new partnership with Lesma Handling group at Girona Airport. Lesma Handling are responsible for all Bus ticket sales at Girona Airport.

Last minute tickets for FROGBUS.com services can be bought at the Bus Ticket desk in the arrivals hall (where Barcelona Bus tickets are sold). Please note the Bus ticket sales office at Girona airport is moving to a new ticket office in the bus park from the start of February 2009.

FROGBUS.com are also working with Lesma Handling to provide connecting bus services at Girona airport for travellers wishing to travel between France and Barcelona. We will be announcing details of connecting services soon. I'm reading: FROGBUS.com tickets now on sale at Girona AirportTweet this!

FROGBUS.com agrees partnership with Terravision

Thursday 15th January

FROGBUS.com has today announced a partnership with Europe-wide Bus Operator, Terravision. Terravision currently offers 12 airport transfer routes at major stopovers for European low cost airlines in the UK, Italy, Germany, Austria and Slovakia and has the exclusive right to sell airport bus tickets on the RYANAIR.com website. FROGBUS.com is the 1st Terravision partner in France and Spain.

FROGBUS.com will sell tickets for Terravision services through the FROGBUS.com website - Click here to book Terravision tickets on-line.

Terravision will also sell tickets for FROGBUS.com services through its on-line portals and through the RYANAIR.com website. I'm reading: FROGBUS.com agrees partnership with TerravisionTweet this!

Orange festival, Banyuls sur Mer

FETE DE L’ORANGE - BANYULS SUR MER, Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th January 2009 - 9H - 18H

Orange trees, orange tarts, orange juice, orange jam, orange pie, orange rissoles...... if it’s orange, you’ll find it in Banyuls on Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th January, along with other entertainment throughout the day such as pony rides, trial bike demos, fairground stalls and tombola. For full details of the weekends programme of events......READ MORE at ANGLOPHONE-DIRECT.com. I'm reading: Orange festival, Banyuls sur MerTweet this!

Trail Blanch endurance race at Font Romeu

Trail Blanch, Font Romeu (blanch=white in Catalan), Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th January 2009

Once again, competitors will be participating in this endurance race through snow bound mountainous terrain. A demanding course, this race is reserved for very fit and well prepared runners only! However, other events are organised on Saturday for all who wish to have a go, including a children’s course. For full details of the weekend programme of events.....READ MORE at ANGLOPHONE-DIRECT.com. I'm reading: Trail Blanch endurance race at Font RomeuTweet this!

Winter Tours in Ceret

La Châtaigneraie is offering two themed winter tours with English speaking guides

1. In the Footsteps of Hannibal and Charlemagne
2. In the Footsteps of Artists

TOUR DATES

The tours will run simultaneously on the following dates:

1st week : 30 January– 5 February 2009, 2nd week : 6-12 February 2009

1st week : 6-12 March 2009, 2nd week : 13-19 March 2009

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NEW! Ski Transfer from Perpignan Airport to Pyrenees Ski Resorts

Frogbus.com has launched a low-cost ski transfer service between Perpignan Airport and the French ski resorts of Pyrenees 2000/Font Romeu and Les Angles. The service will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during ski season. Click here for Timetables and journey information. The journey time is approximately 2 hours and the timetable co-incides with flight departure/arrival times at Perpignan Airport. The service is being provided in partnership with local Bus Operator, Montagne et Transport.
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La Traviata in Perpignan

Thursday 15th January 2009 -20h30 - Palais des Congrès, Perpignan

LA TRAVIATA - Company ’Française de l’Opéra à l’Opérette’

Arguably one of Verdi’s greatest works, and certainly one of the most famous of his operas, Violetta Valéry, lady of the night, falls in love with Alfredo Germont. However, Alfredo’s father is not a happy man and convinces Violetta that she will bring scandal to the man she loves and must sacrifice their amour, forcing her to invent lies to put off her lover. When Alfredo discovers the truth, he rushes to her side, too late! For ticket information.....READ MORE at ANGLOPHONE-DIRECT.com. I'm reading: La Traviata in PerpignanTweet this!