Frogbus bus stop in Perpignan has moved to Boulevard St Assiscle

The Frogbus bus stop in Perpignan has moved. The new bus stop is opposite the 'El centre del món' entrance to Perpignan train station directly outside the Perpignan Méditerranée building on Boulevard Sainte-Assiscle. Click here for a Google Maps link.

The bus stop is called Gare TGV and is on the other side (away from the city centre) of the station from the old Frogbus bus stop at the Hotel Paris - Barcelone. Use the tunnel or go through the station to access the new Frogbus bus stop on Boulevard Sainte-Assiscle. I'm reading: Frogbus bus stop in Perpignan has moved to Boulevard St AssiscleTweet this!

'Made in Asia' in Toulouse!

4 to 20 February 2011

"Made in Asia" is a unique celebration of Asian culture held in France's 'Pink city', Toulouse.

For 3 weeks in February Toulouse will host over 80 events ranging from exhibitions & films to culinary events and cultural workshops. Toulouse's famous Place du Capitole will be transformed into an Asian village for the duration of the festival.

Further details and a full programme of events are available from the Toulouse tourist office website. I'm reading: 'Made in Asia' in Toulouse!Tweet this!

Perpignan (USAP) v Toulon in Barcelona ?

Congratulations to Perpignan (USAP) rugby team who have qualified for the Heineken cup quarter finals with a big victory over Llanelli Scarlets yesterday at Stade Giral.

USAP will take on French rivals Toulon in a match which the Perpignan side are hoping to stage in Barcelona on the weekend of the 8/9 April.

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Australia day celebrated in Barcelona !

26th January 2011 from 8pm

Barcelona celebrates its "official Australian day" on the 26th of January!.....courtesy of Flahertys Irish pub in Barcelona. Flahertys is a well known Irish pub in the centre of Barcelona, just off Las Ramblas - click here for their website.

What to expect for Australian day at Flahertys: Australian Music, Australian Beer, Meat Pies, Didgeridoo's....and yes, lots of Australians...!
 
Don't forget ! Travel Barcelona to France with Frogbus as described here. I'm reading: Australia day celebrated in Barcelona !Tweet this!

New Frogbus.com Bus Stop at Perpignan train station

With immediate effect, the new Frogbus bus stop in Perpignan is opposite the 'El centre del món' entrance to Perpignan train station directly outside the Perpignan Méditerranée building on Boulevard Sainte-Assiscle. Click here for a Google Maps link.

The bus stop is called Gare TGV and is on the other side (away from the city centre) of the station from the old Frogbus bus stop at the Hotel Paris - Barcelone. Use the tunnel or go through the station to access the new Frogbus bus stop on Boulevard Sainte-Assiscle. I'm reading: New Frogbus.com Bus Stop at Perpignan train stationTweet this!

Now its Perpignan (USAP) v Toulouse in Barcelona !

The planned Top 14 French rugby match between Perpignan (USAP) and Racing Club Metro at the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona in April will not go ahead for various reasons.

The Catalans plan to play Toulouse instead at the 55,000 Olympic stadium at Montjuïc in Barcelona on April 2. The Perpignan v Toulouse game is said to be 95% confirmed.....watch this space!

Click here for a full report from Planet Rugby. I'm reading: Now its Perpignan (USAP) v Toulouse in Barcelona !Tweet this!

Classic Monte Carlo Rally: Barcelona - Perpignan - Narbonne

The Barcelona stage of this years Classic Monte Carlo rally starts from Barcelona’s Plaça de la Catedral on Friday January 28th at 16:00. More than 100 competitors will travel north via Granollers, Vic, Ripoli and Saint Pau de Seguries before entering France at the Col d'Ares.

Once in France, the rally will pass through Prats de Mollo, Amélie-les-Bains, Céret, Le Boulou and Perpignan before continuing north via Sigean and Narbonne.

The rally is expected in Perpignan between 20:00 and 22:30 Friday night the 28th of January. Click here for futher details from the Monte Carlo automobile club website. I'm reading: Classic Monte Carlo Rally: Barcelona - Perpignan - NarbonneTweet this!

Andorra - Cars on Ice Races Winter 2011

Every Saturday starting January 8th 2011 until 12th February 2011.

Check out the hairaising and entertaining "Cars on Ice" races in Andorra this winter being held at the Grandvalira Circuit, Pas de la Casa.

Attracting big name drivers, manufacturers & sponsors this sport is growing in popularity, Andorra is also now a permanent stage on the Tropheé Andros (French Ice Racing circuit).

Further details available from the Andorra tourist board website. I'm reading: Andorra - Cars on Ice Races Winter 2011Tweet this!

Three wise men in Perpignan !

Saturday 8th January 2011
17h00 at Le Castillet and 17h30 at Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste

The "Cavalcade des Rois Mages" takes place this weekend, when the three kings (wise men) will parade through the streets of Perpignan on horse and camel back, collecting letters from children.

The letters contain the childrens wishes for the new year for their loved ones and will be read out at the Cathedrale. Read more about this long standing Perpignan tradition at Anglophone-Direct or on the Perpignan Tourisme website (French only). I'm reading: Three wise men in Perpignan !Tweet this!