tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815991131804443662012-01-27T15:16:11.207+01:00News on travel & events from French and Spanish Catalonia including Perpignan, Girona, Barcelona, Costa Brava & the Pyrnenees Orientales. Coming soon to Toulouse, Biarritz, San Sebastian, Montpellier, Carcassonne & more.FROGBLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06141569173085784250noreply@blogger.comBlogger4711100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681599113180444366.post-3870562291168268702012-01-27T11:51:00.002+01:002012-01-27T15:16:11.211+01:00

El tiquet d'anada i tornada costa 9 euros i ja es fan cinc rotacions al dia ! La societat Frogbus – amb seu al Parc Científic i Tecnològic de Girona – ha iniciat un servei diari de transport en autocar entre els centres de les ciutats de Girona i Perpinyà. Frogbus, que ja assumia el transport en autocar des de Perpinyà fins a l'aeroport de Girona, ha ampliat ara aquesta línia amb una parada

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25 January - 10 February 2012 "Made in Asia" is a unique celebration of Asian culture held in France's 'Pink city', Toulouse. This years festival has 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

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From 23/01/2012 to 28/02/2012 The Pepe Sales 5th Festival of Independent art is taking place this week in Girona. The festival includes exhibitions, lectures, cooking, film, and performances in different parts of the city of Girona and is dedicated to the theme of the mystical Santa Teresa de Jesus. Click here for more information from Girona tourist office or click here for information from

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From January 30th - March 31st 2012 A new Frogbus timetable for the Perpignan - Le Boulou - Girona city - Girona airport route comes into effect from the 30th of January until March 31st. There is a new 4.15am/4.30am Perpignan/Le Boulou departure to meet early morning flights on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday as well as improved times to match current flight arrivals/departures at Girona

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January 21st 2012 Check out la Fête du Têt which is happening this Saturday from 3pm onwards in the place de la République in central Perpignan. Organised by the French Vietnamese association, the festival is to celebrate the arrival of the new year of the Dragon. The Thiêu Lâm hông-quyên dance school will perform the dance of the dragon during an afternoon packed with festivities which will be

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13th - 18th January 2012 The renowned Belgian circus, 'Cirque Maximum', comes to Perpignan this weekend and has 11 shows during its 6 day stay at the Parc des Expositions (map here). Tickets can be purchased online at the Cirque Maximum website or at the kiosks onsite. As well as the shows, visits to the 'Zoo' are available every day for €2 to see the 50+ animals from 5 continents. Click here

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Ryanair have today announced a new schedule at Girona airport (GRO) which will see a total of 59 destinations on offer from Girona during summer 2012 . From March 2012, 19 new routes have been added in addition to the reinstatement of routes cancelled during Ryanair's dispute with the government of Catalonia. New routes from Girona from March 2012 include Aarhus, Bydgoszcz, Cagliari, Cork,

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January 14th & 15th 2012 The hospitality association of Girona have launched an initiative called 'Girona 10' aimed at bringing visitors to the city. On January 14th and 15th, 1500 accomodation places are being offered at only €10 ! Many of Girona's restaurants are also participating in the initiative and are offering special menus at €10 while museums & tourist attractions also have special

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Saturday 7th 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

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25 December 2011 Frogbus has recently added a stop at Girona city centre on its Perpignan - Le Boulou - Girona airport bus route. To celebrate Christmas, Frogbus is offering tickets for travel on its new Perpignan/Le Boulou - Girona city link at ONLY €0.99 all day on Christmas day! Simply go online to Frogbus.com and book your Perpignan/Le Boulou - Girona city ticket any time on Christmas day

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20, 22, 27 and 30 December 2011 Perpignan tourist office have organised a series of guided tours over the Christmas holidays offering a mix of the heritage, culture, history and humour which is particular to this Catalan city. Click here for further details from Perpignan tourist office. Reservations are recommended to +33 468 663030. Don't Forget! Travel with Frogbus between Perpignan and

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Barcelona has a new attraction this Christmas, a covered ice skating rink in the heart of the city at Cataluyna square (map here), which is being billed as the largest ice rink in Europe. The rink is open until January 8th and is funded by the retailers association who aim to make Barcelona an international reference point for Christmas shopping like Paris, Milan or New York. Opening times Ice

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Saturday 24th December 2011 The annual Father Christmas parade takes place in Andorra between 4pm and 7pm on Christmas eve. As Father Christmas makes his way through the towns of Andorra there is lots of entertainment laid on for all the family. Click here for the full itinerary from the Andorra tourism website. Don't Forget ! You can now travel with Frogbus between Barcelona, Toulouse, Girona

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3rd December 2011 - 6th January 2012 Girona city have launched a Christmas campaign to encourage trade and visits to Girona city titled 'Emociona't amb el Nadal'. There are lots of events scheduled for the Christmas and new year period - Get into the festive spirit at the Christmas market which is packed with Christmas fare, go ice skating or bring the family to see a pantomine! Further

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3rd - 8th December 2011 Check out the 23rd annual edition of the Girona Film Festival which is being held this week - 97 films to choose from! This is one of Cataluyna's best known film festivals and is designed to give local film directors the opportunity to showcase their films, share experiences and encourage creativity. The two main venues for the festival in Girona are the Albèniz Plaza

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26th November - 22nd December 2011 Barcelona is famous for its Christmas markets, the best known of which is the “Fira de Santa Llúcia” which runs from the 26th November to the 22nd December. Located close to Barcelona cathedral (map here) this market dates back to 1786 and now has over 300 market stalls offering Christmas fare every year. Click here for further information (in English).

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25 November 2011 - 2nd January 2012 Its that time of year again! The Christmas market in Perpignan got underway this past weekend. For a taste of what you can expect from a visit to Perpignan in the run up to Christmas check out the video below. (Video courtesy of Myperpignan.com - great accomodation offers in central Perpignan) DON'T FORGET ! You can now travel between Perpignan and Girona

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16th - 27th November 2011 The international Piano festival in Andorra has been a major feature of the cultural calendar in Andorra since 1995. Pianists from around the world compete for the Principality of Andorra piano award at various venues including Escaldes-Engordany, Encamp, La Massana, Ordino, Canillo et Sant Julià de Lòria. Click here for further details from the Andorra tourist board

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11th - 27th November 2011 The Toulouse short film festival - Séquence Court-Métrage - is on at the moment and runs until the end of November at venues around Toulouse. Films are screened mainly at the Toulouse "Cinémathèque" and the ABC cinema, but also at other venues in the Midi-Pyrénées region. The films cover all genres and they compete for a variety of prizes offered by the Festival.

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Until 8th January 2012 You don't have to go to Paris to see the treasures of the Louvre museum! CaixaForum Girona (map here) is currently hosting a collection from the Louvre which traces the history of Christians in Egypt. The exhibition takes a look at the three periods of Coptic civilization in Egypt: the Roman, Byzantine and Islamic periods - over 200 pieces are on display. Click here for

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8th & 11th - 19th Nov 2011 During November check out the largest independent film festival in Barcelona, called L'Alternativa, which promotes new directors and alternative independent films. The films are screeened at various venues in Barcelona including CCCB, Los cines Maldà, FNACTriangle, Institut Francés and Casa América. This year L'Alternativa is also coming to the Jean Vigo

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28th October - 1st November 2011 Check out the Fira de Mostres in Girona this Halloween weekend where more than 100,000 visitors are expected at the 50th annual edition of this traditional fair.  Sample local produce, attend a cultural workshop or choose a new interior design - there will be something to suit all tastes in the 50,000 sq metres of exhibition space. Click here for further

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29th October - 27th November 2011 Traditionally starting in the last week of October and continuing throughout November, one of the oldest travelling fairs in France makes it's annual visit to the Parc des Expositions in Perpignan. The Foire Saint-Martin brings you all the fun of the fair - big wheel, ghost train, candy floss, dodgems - there's something for all the family! For further details

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Thursday 20th October & Saturday 22nd October 2011. From 19.00 onwards on Thursday 20th October, 'L’Association pour la Promotion des Vins du Roussillon' invites you celebrate the new wine harvest in cafes, bars and restaurants in Perpignan city centre. On Saturday 22nd October the festival proper takes place between 11.00 and 18.00. In addition to lots of street entertainment, the streets of

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October 16th 2011 Girona's history museum is offering a guided tour this weekend at 11am on Sunday morning (16th October) of the air-raid shelter at the 'Jardí de la Infància', titled 'Bombs over Girona'. The tour starts from the Girona history museum (map here) and takes around an hour and a half - advance booking is recommended. Further details available from the Girona tourist office website

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7th - 9th October 2011. As well as the Andorra v Republic of Ireland soccer international, this weekend sees the annual X-Trem challenge Andorra festival being held at Sant Julià de Lòria, Andorra - For 4 x 4 fanatics this is a must see ! Click here for the full programme from the Andorra tourist board website. REMEMBER ! Frogbus now has daily express bus services between Barcelona/Toulouse/

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Saturday 8th October : from 10am onwards The Palais des Rois de Majorque in Perpignan (map here), is hosting an open day on Saturday aimed at welcoming newcomers to the French Catalan region of the Pyrénées-Orientales. Exhibitions from businesses, public services, sports and culture will inform you and help you to discover everything there is to know about the beautiful Pyrénées-Orientales

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September 30th - December 11 2011 The Temporada Alta - Autumn Festival of Catalonia 2011 kicks off this weekend in Girona city. Now in its 20th year, this years festival features 94 shows from 19 different countries. There is a vast programme over the autumn period drawn from theatre, music, and dance with something to suit all tastes. Click here for the full programme & and ticket details from

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17th September - 23rd October 2011 The annual Occitània festival in Toulouse brings together 400 artistes performing in over 50 events during this month long festival. Featured arts include poetry, cinema, dance, theatre, painting, photography, comedy, debates and music. Further details available from the Toulouse tourist office website. DON'T FORGET ! Travel with Frogbus from Toulouse airport

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15th - 30th September 2011 Check out the Girona city Jazz festival which runs for the last 2 weeks in September every year. This years festival has 18 concerts featuring Catalan, European and American Jazz artists. The festival culminates in a free concert on Friday September 30th by well known Jazz artists Ken Vandermark and Hårvard Wiik. For the full programme of events visit the Girona Jazz

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25th September - 16th October 2011 The 23rd Festival JAZZEBRE in Perpignan gets underway this weekend! This month long celebration of Jazz music sees a series of concerts at venues in Perpignan including the Théâtre de l'Archipel, the Médiator and many others. There are also concerts in towns around the Pyrénées-Orientales and the Aude and ’musical picnics’ at natural and cultural sites around

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16th - 18th September 2011 Its not just the French who are into snails! This weekend, the town of Encamp in Andorra (map here) celebrates its annual Festival of snails and beer ! Throughout the weekend, there is music, dancing and of course lots of snail and beer orientated events - click here for the full programme from the Andorra tourist board website. REMEMBER! Travel with Frogbus.com to

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16th & 17th September 2011 Check out the Napoleonic festival this weekend in Girona ! In Girona's old city and the Plaza de la Independencia, you can relive one of the most famous episodes in the history of the city of Girona from 200 years ago. The attempted assault of Napoleons troops on the city is re-enacted and for the 2 days of the festival you'll be transported back to the 19th century

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September 11th 2011 The date September 11th is infamous all over the world, but in Catalonia September 11th has special significance as the Catalan National holiday - Diada de Cataluyna. Throughout the day, there are political demonstrations, concerts and celebration events in the major cities of Catalonia including - Barcelona, Girona, Figueres, Lleida, etc and even Perpignan (France) in

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2nd - 28th September 2011 The Piano aux Jacobins Festival runs for the month of September in Toulouse at the Cloître (Cloisters) des Jacobins. (map here) Some of the world's best pianists perform recitals in the spectacular ancient surroundings with unique acoustics. Shows generally start at 8pm nightly, click here for the full programme from Toulouse tourist office.

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October 7th 2011 UEFA announced this week that the international soccer match between Andorra & Ireland will take place at the Estadi Comunal d'Aixovall which is close to Andorra la Vella. Previously both sides had agreed to play the match in Barcelona. REMEMBER ! Frogbus.com has express daily bus services between Barcelona, Toulouse, Girona & Andorra. Click here for timetables and booking

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28th June 2011 - 19 January 2012 Girona cinema museum currently has a 6 month exposition of work by Roger Biosca titled "Stars on Sale - Hollywood in American advertising (1930 - 1970)". The exposition showcases the close ties between the Hollywood film & American advertising industries, particularly during the golden age of cinema. Entry is free, click here for further details.

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26th August - 3rd September 2011 Perpignan is abuzz for the next week with festivals ! Starting this weekend and running for a week, Viza Ouf adds colour, music and street theatre to Perpignan city centre during the Visa pour l'Image photojournalist festival. There are day and night-time music gigs, parades, theatre and much more at venues all around Perpignan city centre ! Entry is free !

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Festival International du Photojournalisme 2011 Visa pour l'Image, the international festival of photojournalism will take place in Perpignan from Saturday 27th August to Sunday 11th September. The exhibitions are open every day from 10am to 8pm, including week-ends. View the greatest photojournalist work from all around the world in exhibitions around Perpignan city centre. Experience the

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21st - 27th August 2011 Check out the Festa Major de Sants in Barcelona which starts this weekend as the Sants district celebrates its traditional summer festival. Throughout the week there are many chances to see 'correfocs' (fireruns), 'castellers' - (human tower building), and many other Catalan festival traditions. Click here for further information on the festival from the Barcelona

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Andorra tourist board have launched a 'Museum passport' which is valid for entry to all of Andorra's museums for a period of 1 year. Prices range from €8 - €12 per person depending on whether its a group or individual passport - Andorra museum passports can be purchased at any tourist office or Museum in Andorra. Andorra boasts an impressive range & variety of museums including; the Motorcycle

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4th, 11th, 18th & 25th of August 2011 Every Thursday this August sees the return of free music nights to Girona city's Jewish quarter. Held right in the heart of Girona city at Centre Bonastruc Ça Porta (map here), traditional Jewish music is the main theme interspersed with Mediterranean, Balkan and Jazz influences. The shows start each Thursday at 10pm and entry is free ! Further details

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19 July to 12 August 2011 Toulouse Festival d'été (summer) is one of Toulouse's major annual festivals and has over 50 events this year at various venues throughout the city. All musical genres from classical to jazz to rock & pop are covered with acts ranging from unknown to international artists. Click here for the full programme from the Toulouse tourist office website. DON'T FORGET ! You

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5th August to 8th August 2011 Check out Andorra's biggest annual festival which is happening this weekend in Andorra La Vella. From Friday through Monday expect entertainment, music, dance, and much more in the streets of Andorra's capital. There's something to suit all tastes and age groups, the festival finishes with a bang on Monday with a fireworks display at 11pm followed by a concert.

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30th July - 26th August 2011 Torroella de Montgrí is best known for its International Music Festival, which takes place annually from mid-July until the end of August. Torroella de Montgrí is approx 30km's east of Girona on the Costa Brava - map here. The Festival is mainly of classical music, and concerts are held in the Gothic-Renaissance settings of the Church of Saint Genís and the Town

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4th August - 7h August 2011 The Barceloneta district (map here) hosts the Barcelona International buskers festival next week. This year, more than 250 musicians from all over the world are scheduled to take part. Their performances will be held at the marquees on the Passeig Marítim, the Passeig de Joan de Borbó, the Plaça del Mar & the Plaça de la Barceloneta. Click here for the festival

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26th & 27th of July 2011 at 21:00 The region of Languedoc Roussillon in partnership with Radio de France are staging a series of free music concerts across the region this summer. The concerts come to the Palais des Rois de Majorca (map here) in Perpignan this week featuring Laura Lopez Castro, Band of Gypsies and the Creole Choir of Cuba. For further details read more at Le Site Catalan (

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This summer Toulouse tourist office is offering a range of affordable guided tours aimed at helping visitors to discover the real Toulouse ! Click here for the full range of tours on offer. There's something for everyone so whether you want to walk, bus, sightsee or eat! your way round the main attractions in Toulouse there's a tour to suit your tastes! DON'T FORGET! Frogbus now has express

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21st July - 1st August 2011 Girona municipal theatre is offering a series of free open air shows during the last week of July titled "EscèNit" (Farce). For children there is "EscèNit Petits" featuring circus and puppet shows ! Check out the programme of events here. Click here for the location of Girona municipal theatre.

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15th July - 21st August 2011 Rated as one of the top 10 festivals in Europe, the festival Jardins de Cap Roig boasts 22 concerts in July and August with some of the biggest names in the music business. This year Sting, BB King and Tom Jones are among the acts performing. The Jardins de Cap Roig are situated on the Costa Brava coast around 1 hour from Girona city. Click here for the full

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14th July 2011 - Bonne Fête Nationale! La Fête de la Bastille or Fête Nationale marks the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789 and the beginning of the French Revolution. Fireworks, festivals, parties and lots of celebrating mark the event every year throughout France. Click the tourist office links below for Bastille day events happening in Perpignan and Toulouse. Perpignan tourist

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Travel conditions in France, Spain & Andorra may be busy from time to time with the holiday season at peak activity between mid July and the end of August. Allow plenty of time for your trip, particularly on Saturdays or non-sunny days when holidaymakers tend to abandon the beaches to go shopping & sightseeing and add to the volume of traffic on the roads. Click here for real time traffic

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9th July - 28th August 2011 Despite Toulouse being located roughly 200km from the Mediteranean sea and 300km from the Atlantic ocean you can still hit the beach this summer in central Toulouse ! 3 beaches are being set up in the heart of Toulouse, each with a different style and feel. For details check out this page on the Toulouse tourist office website. Don't forget ! Frogbus now offers

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June 17th — July 31st 2011 First held in 1976, the "Grec" is now one of Barcelona's major annual festivals, with events including music, theatre, dance and circus held at various venues across the city for a 6 week period from mid June to the end of July. Information and tickets can be obtained from the ticket and information office at the top of the Portal de l'Àngel, in the south-east corner

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Every Thursday evening from 6pm : July 21st - August 25th 2011 Perpignan city centre is alive with music & theatre every Thursday night this summer! Local, national and international music artists & performers fill the city centre with a mix of sounds and spectacular street entertainment! For more info and a complete programme of events visit the Perpignan Tourisme Website. For a flavour of

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Frogbus.com is 3 years old on Saturday July 2nd ! We would like to take the opportunity to thank all our customers who have travelled with us during the past 3 years. We appreciate your business and look forward to welcoming you on board again very soon ! To celebrate our birthday we're offering €3 one way webfares on our Perpignan - Girona airport line all day on July 2nd! Book online here

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Theatre, dance & circus come together this summer in Perpignan with 'Les Estivales' hosted at the spectacular open air Campo Santo venue. (map here) Directed by the new l'Archipel theatre in Perpignan, the festival kicks off this weekend (July 2nd/3rd) and runs until July 27th. For a full programme of events read more on Les Estivales festival website.

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Girona Museum of Cinema offers guided tours everyday at noon during July & August. Advance booking is not necessary. This museum in the centre of Girona (map here) showcases 500 years worth of cinema history and reveals many of the tricks of the trade that continue to keep us entertained in the 21st century. Well worth a visit, especially on a rainy day! Click here for the Girona Museum of

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Frogbus is delighted to announce new express bus services up to 5 times daily between Andorra & Toulouse (TLS airport & city), Barcelona (BCN airport), Vic and Girona (GRO airport & city). Click here for timetables & booking information. With Frogbus you can choose from almost 40 pick up/drop off points at all the major towns & resorts in Andorra - consider Frogbus your door to door Andorra

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11, 12, 18 and 19 June 2011 Check out free Theatre shows this week in Girona city! Students from the theatre school 'El Galliner' will perform a series of short productions to test their acting skills and entertain the public ! (Map here) Further information is available at this link.

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Wizz Air have announced a new route between Girona airport (GRO) and Kiev (KBP), the capital of the Ukraine. The route will start from September 6th 2011, offering 3 weekly flights initially. Click here for information on Kiev city from wikitavel and here for the Wizz Air website.

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10th & 11th June 2011 A unique music festival takes place at Maury this coming weekend. Maury is 35kms from Perpignan (map here) and is set in a stunning part of the Pyrenees Orientales, surrounded by the mountains of the Pyrenees & Cathare regions. The "Voie des Femmes" festival showcases female artists from the Pyrenees Orientales area and further afield. Click here for further details from

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If you want to find out about the history of Girona city then check out the Girona museum of city history (map here). This museum showcases the history of Girona from the Roman era through the medieval period right up to modern times and has regular themed activities & expositions. On Sunday June 12th 2011 there is a guided tour - 'The places of repression' - explaining Girona's history during

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15th - 19th June 2011 The Rio Loco is one of Toulouse's major annual festivals and this year is dedicating its 17th edition to world culture & music treasures. Over 200 artists will perform throughout the city over the course of the festival with headline shows each evening at the Prairie des Filtres (map here) open air park in central Toulouse. For more information and a programme of events

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1st - 4th June 2011 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 city centre. Click here for a full programme of festival events (French only).

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Frogbus is delighted to announce that tickets for Frogbus services can now be purchased in person or by telephone at Coopers épicerie in Argeles sur Mer. Coopers is located close to Carrefour in Argeles sur Mer, behind Asia market - click here for their website & directions. Coopers is a specialist grocer offering over 600 products from the UK and around the world. Opening hours are 10am to 6:

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9th - 26th June 2011 For most of the month of June, Perpignan city holds one of its major annual festivals, the 'Festa Major de Perpignan'. One of the festival highlights is the celebration of the "Feux de la Saint-Jean". This tradition involves relay runners carrying the flame of St Jean from a bonfire lit on the top of the Canigou mountain to the Castillet in central Perpignan followed by

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The Primavera Sound music festival takes place in Barcelona between the 13th and the 29th May, with the main festival over weekend of the 27th-29th. Renowned as one of the biggest music festivals in Europe, this years line up includes over 100 acts with diverse genres from Echo and the Bunnymen to DJ Shadow! Click here for the full line up, timetable and ticketing details. Don't Forget ! You

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13th - 15th May 2011 Check out the Festival Polar (Detective novel) in Perpignan this weekend at the Couvent des Minimes. Being held for the 2nd time, this cross border gathering of authors, artists & litterati is themed 'Sang & Noir'. (A word play on 'Sang et Or', the Catalan flag's colours - blood red and gold). This years festival is dedicated to French & Catalan (from Figuères, Girona &

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Transaero airlines have announced a new route between Girona (GRO) & Moscow (DME) for the summer of 2011. The route will operate on Friday afternoons between the start of June and the end of September with an estimated return trip price of approx €400 for the 4 hour flight. Click here for the Transaero Airlines website.

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Europe day is celebrated on the 9th of May each year across the 27 member states of the EU and this year Perpignan city is getting in on the act. For the week between the 7th and 13th of May the city of Perpignan is holding a Europe themed festival with numerous events and expositions planned all around the city centre. Check out the detailed programme of events here. (French only)

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Jat Airways have announced a new weekly flight between the capital of Poland, Warsaw (WAW) and Girona (GRO) airport starting from April 30th on Saturdays through to October 1st. This adds to their recently launched twice weekly service between Belgrade (BEG) & Girona. Jat Airways are also planning to launch flights from Gdansk & Katowice to Girona from June 11th. For further details visit

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Vernet-les-Bains in the Pyrénées-Orientales has a long association with the English writer Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book. Kipling stayed in Vernet-les-Bains in 1910, 1911 and 1914. This year the town are planning more than 50 events between March & October to celebrate the centenary of Kipling's visits to the town. Click here for a programme of events and here for information from

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From 7th to 15th May 2011 For nine days in May the city of Girona covers itself in flowers during the 'Temps de Flors' festival. First held more than 50 years ago, 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. For

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La Diada de Sant Jordi (St Georges day), also known as el dia de la rosa (The Day of the Rose) or el dia del llibre (The Day of the Book) is a Catalan holiday held on 23 April, with similarities to Valentine's Day. Historically, men gave women roses, and women gave men a book to celebrate the occasion. Expect to see lots of roses, books, catalan flags on display and the sardana (national dance

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April 21st - 15th 2011 The Parc des Expositions de Perpignan (map here) is hosting Perpignan's biggest economic exhibition of the year this weekend - Foire Expo. More than three hundred exhibitors will display their wares on site. Whether you're looking for a house, motorbike, camper van, swimming pool or just a good bottle of wine you're sure to find it at Foire Expo Perpignan! There is also

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Friday April 22nd 2011, 15h00 - 18h00. Impressive, atmospheric, and a little frightening, the long black and red hooded and robed figures of the Procession de la Sanch march slowly through the streets of Perpignan to the solemn beat of black veiled tambourines. The Procession de la Sanch, takes place every ’Vendredi Saint’, (Good Friday), marking the start of Easter celebrations in Perpignan -

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14th - 30th April 2011 St. Jordi (George) is the patron saint of Catalonia and traditionally celebrations in Perpignan happen around St Georges day (23rd of April). This year the city of Perpignan has a 2 week long festival of cultural & musical events to celebrate St Jordi - click here for details of the full programme of events from Le Site Catalan (French only). According to the Catalan

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Saturday 9th of April 2011 Perpignan rugby team (USAP) take on Jonny Wilkinson's Toulon in the Heineken Cup quarter final tomorrow at Barcelona. The match is being held at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuic, kick off at 16.00. Frogbus departs from Parc Expos de Perpignan at 10.30am, returning after the match. Frogbus would like to wish USAP every good luck ! Allez l'USAP !

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Thursday 21st April - Wednesday 27th April 2011 Institut Jean Vigo, Palais des congrès, Perpignan - map here Every year, in April, the Jean Vigo Film Institute organises a film festival called Confrontation, one of Europe's major film industry events, which focuses on the relationship between history and cinema. This year's theme is India's cinema. For further details & a programme of events

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New Timetable Reminder ! Please note that a new timetable comes into effect on our Girona Airport - Le Boulou - Perpignan express airport service from Monday 4th April 2011. Click here for details of the new timetable.

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Saturday April 2nd 2011 Expect to see lots of walkers, joggers and people of all ages, shapes and sizes exercising this weekend in Perpignan and throughout the Pyrénées-Orientales! 'Les Parcours du Coeur' is an intiative by the French Heart Association to encourage people to get fit and active. Perpignan and most towns in the Pyrénées-Orientales have special events throughout the day on

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Balkans airline, Jat Airways is launching a regular scheduled service between Belgrade (BEG) and Girona (GRO) on Tuesdays and Saturdays from April 23rd. With average return fares promised to be under €200 why not check out the ancient city of Belgrade which offers a rich tradition of history & culture. Further details available on the Jat Airways website and on the Belgrade tourist office

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Promotional video from Perpignanfr.com for the week long Sant Joan festival in Perpignan in June 2011. Further details on the festival available on the Perpignan Tourisme website

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March 21st - March 27th 2011. Check out cycling's third oldest race, the Tour de Catalunya which is taking place all this week. Held for the 1st time in 1911, the Volta a Catalunya is one of pro-cycling's top events. Stage details are : Monday: Lloret de Mar - Lloret de Mar (individual time trial 167 km) Tuesday: Santa Coloma de Farners - Banyoles(169 km) Wednesday: La Vall d'En Bas -

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Lá Fhéile Pádraig shona díobh go léir!! Some of the FROGBUS.com team are Irish and will be raising a glass to celebrate St Patricks day in the Pyrenees Orientales! St Patricks day is not widely celebrated in French & Spanish Catalonia, however Irish pubs from Perpignan to Girona to Barcelona will typically have special events to celebrate Irelands national holiday.

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March 11 to April 15 2011 The Black Music Festival is held at different venues throughout Girona and its neighbouring Catalan town of Salt. The festival is dedicated to black culture and music & has an exciting extravaganza of exhibitions, dance, film and, of course, music. To celebrate its tenth anniversary, this year’s Black Music Festival has an extra special line-up, including Morcheeba,

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8th - 12th March 2011 - 2nd chance to see F1 cars in testing Barcelona and the Circuit de Catalunya will host a second series of Formula One Test days following the cancellation of the Bahrain tests and Grand Prix due to the civil disturbances in Bahrain. The Formula 1 Teams have decided to return to the Circuit de Catalunya facilities, the only racetrack included in the World Championship

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3rd March 2011 - 20th March 2011 Check out the 31st Girona gastromic festival which boasts 38 restaurants & 38 menus ! The focus is traditional dishes with ingredients that have been grown, produced or caught locally in the Girona area. There is something on offer to suit all tastes and budgets with menu prices ranging from €27 to €210 at the famous El Celler de Can Roca (3 Michelin stars).

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17th - 19th March 2011  El Mediator Perpignan presents the 9th annual TILT Festival with a host of concerts, DJ's, spectacles and other events scheduled during a packed weekend of music and theatre. Programmes, ticketing and access details are available at the TILT Festival Perpignan website - (French only)

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Once again, Frogbus.com is pushing the limits of "low-cost" with an exceptional offer for Perpignan (USAP) rugby fans to travel to see the Heineken cup 1/4 Final in Barcelona on the 9th of April 2011! Included in this incredible offer: - Return bus ticket from Perpignan to the Olympic stadium in Barcelona (Leaves Perpignan Parc des Expos at 12.30pm Sat April 9, arrives Olympic stadium at approx

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Its not just Northern Catalonia (the Pyrenees Orientales department of France) which has a tradition of Carnavals in February in March. Carnavals are also part of the heritage around Girona province in Southern Catalonia. A good example is the Carnaval at Platja d'Aro which kicks off the 26th February until March 9th. 32 colourful events are planned for this 2 week festival - check out the

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20 - 23 February 2011 Check out the Girona gastronomic forum which is being held at the Auditori Palau de Congressos and the Palau de Fires in Girona city - (map here) Now in its 12th year Girona gastronomic forum will have over 300 exhibitors from the food and wine industry presenting their wares. Internationally renowned as a meeting place for professionals and companies in the food & wine

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Its been well documented this week that the 5 year agreement between Ryanair & the Catalan government for Girona airport has collapsed. Ryanair are planning to reduce flight numbers during summer 2011 by as much as 25% from their original summer schedule. Despite this setback, Frogbus still intends to increase its frequencies at Girona airport and create a new city link between Perpignan and

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February and March see carnivals all over the Pyrénées-Orientales (Perpignan department area) – fancy dress, street parades and fireworks, singing, dancing.....along with the symbolic burning of evil spirits! The towns of Argelès-sur-Mer, Banyuls sur Mer, Prats-de-Mollo, Amélie-les-Bains, Arles-sur-Tech, Les Angles, Céret and Le Barcarès are particularly well known for their annual 'Carnavals'.

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In addition to introducing new improved timetables for 2011 (from Monday 14th February) Frogbus.com is pleased to announce that it is adding exciting new destinations to its network ! NEW ! Early morning Perpignan/Le Boulou departure to meet the first flight departures at Girona airport. Timetable here. NEW ! Midnight departure from Girona airport catering for late flight arrivals (from April

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FROGBUS.com goes 24/7 ! With effect from Monday February 14th Frogbus.com is introducing new improved timetables for its Girona airport - Le Boulou - Perpignan bus route for 2011 ! NEW ! Early morning Perpignan/Le Boulou departure to meet the first flight departures at Girona airport. Timetable here. NEW ! Midnight departure from Girona airport catering for late flight arrivals (from April 1st

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FROGBUS.com is pleased to announce a new partnership with E.Leclerc Voyages in the Perpignan area. Frogbus tickets can now be bought in person or over the telephone at the following E.Leclerc Voyages outlets ; E.Leclerc Voyages, Espace Polygone, Perpignan - +33 (0) 4 68 61 72 80 - Map here E.Leclerc Voyages, 70 Av Victor Dalbiez, Perpignan - + 33 (0) 4 68 68 32 80 - Map here Opening hours

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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

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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

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