New International food shop in Argelès-sur-Mer, Pyrénées-Orientales

Check out Coopers épicerie which has just opened in the popular tourist resort of Argelès-sur-Mer - (close to Carrefour, behind Asia market).

Stocking British and International favourites which are difficult to get in the Pyrénées-Orientales, free refreshments are offered to shoppers in addition to a free DVD & book exchange.

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Céret (Pyrénées-Orientales) cherry festival 2010

Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th May 2010 - Céret

The annual cherry festival (Fete de la Cerise) in Céret is a colourful weekend of music, dancing and entertainment in the streets, not to mention the inventive recipes involving cherries served up in the local restaurants.

A highlight at the start of the tourist season in the Pyrénées-Orientales, check it out!

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Perpignan (USAP) v Clermont - Win 2 tickets to the Top 14 rugby final with FROGBUS.com!

Win 2 seats (and transfers) to the Top 14 rugby final in Paris with FROGBUS.com!

How to win this amazing prize :

Post an USAP related picture that you have taken on the FROGBUS.com Facebook wall (www.facebook.com/frogbus).

The picture with the highest number of "likes" by 18h00 tomorrow (thrusday 27th May) will win the 2 tickets + transfers for the final. (Encourage your friends and family to 'like' your photo !)

We will announce the winner at 18h00 tomorrow evening on Facebook and Twitter. In the event of a tie FROGBUS.com will decide the winning entry.

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Support USAP (Perpignan) with FROGBUS.com!

Once again, Frogbus.com brings USAP fans an incredible « low-cost » offer for the Top 14 Rugby Final in Paris on the 29th May. This amazing offer includes :

- Return trip Perpignan - Paris for the match
- Free return ticket to use on the Frogbus.com Perpignan - Girona airport service (Value €25)
- Tickets priced at €75.

Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 26th May at midday, online at www.frogbus.com.

Frogbus.com will announce details at the same time for a competition to win 2 TOP 14 Final Match tickets (including transfers) on Facebook - www.facebook.com/frogbus & Twitter - @frogbus www.twitter.com/frogbus.

We guarantee you will not find a better value offer available to USAP fans for the Final !

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Primavera Sound Festival 2010 - Barcelona

The Primavera Sound music festival takes place in Barcelona between the 27th and the 29th May at the Parc del Forum.

Renowned as one of the biggest music festivals in Europe this years line up includes over 100 acts with diverse genres from The Pixies and The Pet Shop boys to The Fall. Click here for the full line up and timetable.

Don't forget you can travel Perpignan to Barcelona up to 5 times daily with FROGBUS.com & Barcelona Bus by connecting at Girona airport. Click here for details. I'm reading: Primavera Sound Festival 2010 - BarcelonaTweet this!

Ida y Vuelta 2010 Perpignan

2nd - 6th June 2010

Perpignan's annual Ida y Vuelta (Come and Go) Festival presents a mixture of music gigs and street parties from home-grown musical talent to better known names.

Most of the gigs are held at La Casa musicale (map here) with others held around the streets of Perpignan. Click here for a full programme of festival events (French only). I'm reading: Ida y Vuelta 2010 PerpignanTweet this!

USAP (Perpignan) v Toulouse (Stade Toulousain) Top 14 1/2 Finale 2010

C'est parti ! Les fans d'USAP sur la route de Montpellier avec FROGBUS.com !

Congrats to USAP on beating Toulouse. We will announce details for the Paris final against Clermont during the week. I'm reading: USAP (Perpignan) v Toulouse (Stade Toulousain) Top 14 1/2 Finale 2010Tweet this!

Congratulations to the winnner of the FROGBUS.com Top14 Semi Final competition

Congratulations to Melanie Rabah who has won 2 match tickets and transfers to the Top 14 Rugby semi-final between USAP (Perpignan) & Toulouse.

Melanie will travel with her sister, another fervent USAP fan, to the match this evening in Montpellier.

Well done Melanie, enjoy the match!

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Win 2 tickets for the Top 14 Rugby Semi Final - Perpignan (USAP) v Toulouse

USAP (Perpignan) v Toulouse

Win 2 tickets to the Top 14 rugby semi final at Montpellier (seats beside each other) including transfers with Frogbus.com by telling us why you are USAP's No. 1 fan!

Tell us why you deserve to go to the match in less than 140 characters (or less than 20 words if thats easier!).

Enter by sending us your message on Facebook - www.facebook.com/frogbus OR via twitter to @frogbus - www.twitter.com/frogbus

We will announce the winning entry at 19h00 tomorrow (Thursday 13th May) evening on Facebook and Twitter. Funny & original entries will have the best chance of winning!

Bonne chance !

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Top 14 Rugby semi final update : Perpignan - Montpellier

Update Monday 10th May at 9am.

Toulouse beat Castres on Saturday afternoon to qualify for the Semi Final on Friday night (14th May) against USAP (Perpignan) at Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier.

Tickets for the TOP 14 semi final bus (Perpignan - Montpellier) at ONLY €1.99 (Sponsored by Société Générale) will go on sale at FROGBUS.com at 19:00 this evening (10th May).

Be sure to book early as demand for this almost NO-COST trip is sure to be high.

Book online here.

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Perpignan - Montpellier : Top 14 Rugby semi final

Forget low cost, try almost NO - COST !

FROGBUS.com have teamed up with Société Générale to offer USAP (Perpignan) fans bus tickets at ONLY €1.99 for return travel to the Top 14 Rugby semi final in Montpellier (Fri 14th May at 20.45)

Tickets will go on sale on Monday 10th May in a revolutionary way! Frogbus.com will announce the exact time when online bookings can be taken at 9am on Monday morning via Frogbus.com Twitter and Facebook channels.

Demand for this bus is sure to be high so connect with Frogbus.com on Facebook and Twitter to find out what time online bookings will open on Monday.

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Guided tours offered by Toulouse tourist office

May & June 2010

Toulouse tourist office is offering guided tours and unusual outings through the historic heart of Toulouse and through the Midi-Pyrénées region.

It's an opportunity to set off and explore the many treasures of Toulouse’s districts and immerse yourself in the city’s history.

Click here for details or contact Toulouse tourist office at +33 561 110222. I'm reading: Guided tours offered by Toulouse tourist officeTweet this!

Girona Festival of Flowers - Temps de Flors 2010

From 8th to 16th May 2010

For nine days in May the city of Girona covers itself in flowers during the 'Temps de Flors' festival.

Over the past 50 years this festival has grown from a small flower show to become a major event for the city of Girona. Huge numbers will visit Girona's old city to enjoy the displays and decorations garnishing the historic streets and buildings.

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