UK Travel From New Airport a Step
Nearer Reality
CityJet will be the first low-cost airline to fly into the new Brive
Vallée de la Dordogne (formerly, Brive Souillac) airport,
commencing 25th June. For many Brits living in the area, this will
bring the reality of easy low cost travel to and from the UK, just
that bit closer to reality. OK, Rodez, Bergerac, Limoges... we use
them all, but they are all a bit of a trek for many of us here in
the North Lot.
For those of us trying to get to London, these flights will be
extremely popular, as the airline flies direct into London City
Airport.
The first outward-bound flight departs Fridays at 14.35 arriving
17.10, while the last inward bound flight departs London on Sundays
at 19h.25 arriving 20h.00. Published (non-promo) fares start at
59 euros one-way - inclusive of taxes and all charges.
This summer 2010 flight schedule of 3 flights a week (Friday, Saturday
and Sunday), will be maintained until mid September. If successful
the airline expects to increase the number of weekly flights later.
Heading Our Way - CityJet Aircrew
Interestingly, the Irish registered airline (part of the Air France/KLM
group) sees their initial target market as second home owners of
French property in the region, living in London and the South East...
a target market hitherto claimed as their own, by Ryanair.
So, Will Ryanair Fly Fly Into Brive?
Again, this still seems shrouded in some secrecy. There is, however,
a persistent rumour, that Brive Airport Syndicat, is baulking at
having to pay Ryanair 340,000€ a year to add the airport to
their French schedules. As arrogant as ever, Ryanair do not answer
e-mail queries into their press office.
There again, rumour also persists of Flybe negotiating to fly into
Brive... a fact we have been unable to confirm. That leaves CityJet
and the Paris Orly commuter airline, Airlinear, the only airlines
so far signed up to use Brive-Vallée de la Dordogne.
As soon as we get further information about any other airline negotiating
adding Brive to their schedules, we will publish the news Here.
In the meantime, make
sure you subscribe to our free Newsletter, to receive the latest
news on this and other issues affecting St. Céré.
Mind you, if you don't mind trekking down to Toulouse-Blagnac,
Jet2.com have got some really cheap flights going AND you get
to take a suitcase with you, for no extra charge! Jet2.com fly direct
to Leeds/Bradford, Edinburgh and Belfast International.
Trunki Suitcases - Luggage for Little
People
Yep, believe it or not, this is a suitcase. It's also a seat and
a ride-on. This could be the end of "My feet hurt" whinges
as you make your way down to Gate 619 at Gatwick!
St. Céré Music Festival
- Dates Announced
With St. Céré Music Festival (Winter Season) taking
a break until May, news reaches us that the Summer Festival organisers
have announced the dates and programme for the Summer.
Melinda and Andrew Thompson - Have
You Seen Them? Interpol
are assisting the Australian Police in trying to trace this little
boy, who was abducted and removed from Australian jurisprudence.
Without trying to take sides, the fact remains that the Australian
authorities believe that Andrew is at risk and that his mother (Melinda
Thompson aka Melinda Stratton) may be suffering from a mental disorder.
The advice is not to approach her if seen, but to contact the Gendarmerie
or the search website: http://www.findandrew.com/
La Marseillaise
We've noticed from our visitor statistics, that there have been
a great many searches for our archived article on La Marseillaise.
Many of you have downloaded the words to the French national anthem
in English, have watched the famous Marseillaise film clip from
Casablanca and have sung along with the Mareille Mathieu video clip.
So, to make it easier for those of you searching for information
and the English words to La Marsellaise, here is a convenient permanent
link: click
the flag
Click the French flag to view all we know
about the French National Anthem -
La Maseillaise
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Forthcoming
Events
18 April - 28 May 2010
Music, music, music...
Passé Simple Goes Live
After hibernating somewhat during the winter, Didier and Francoise
at the Piano Bar have begun to put on live music again, as the weather
turns warmer and thoughts of the summer season come to the fore.
Leather Acadamy
Next up, it's the turn of Leather Academy to perform live at the
Piano Bar, Rue de la République, Saturday 24 April at 22h.00
Epître aux Jeunes Acteurs
Loosly translated as "A letter to Young Actors", which
is as far as we can get to understanding what this evening's entertainment
is all about! Maybe, if you go, you could write a review for
us. Ed.
Epître aux Jeunes Acteurs
Théâtre de l'Usine, St. Céré
Adults: 16€; Under-16's: 7€
Friday 7th May 20h.30
Eric and Eric
Billed as "A Journey to Saint-Germain-des-Prés - Before
and After the War, your French is going to have to be up-to-scratch
to get the fullest enjoyment ou9t of this one, although we are
promised some rare songs!
Eric & Eric
Théâtre de l'Usine, St. Céré
Adults: 16€; Under-16's: 7€
Tuesday 18th May 20h.30
Next First Friday...
7th May
Spring is in the air, and it's high time to shake out your
lighter clothes, put away your snow boots and get out of the house
to enjoy some good company and a natter in your own language...
not to mention one or two glasses of Spring cheer.
So... see you next First Friday?
Café Voyageurs
Place de la République
17h.30 - 19h.30
1st Friday of the month
St Céré, is in the beautiful Dordogne river valley
region of the Lot (département 46), Midi-Pyrénées,
South West France.
Lot is deep in the heart of France, with the départements
of Dordogne to the West, Corrèze to the North, Aveyron and Cantal
to the South and East respectively.
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News
We have decided to hand over responsibility for
putting news onto our front page, to the new expat news service
- French News Online.
Run by expats, for expats, French News Online presents
in-depth news stories on all things French... in English.
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Househunting?
Looking for a village house? Don't fancy doing any renovation? Then
you should take a look at this totally renovated (to a very high
standard) house in Miers.
A Damned Good Read
Just read The Time Traveller's Wife... it's different and thoroughly
good entertainment. Don't take our word for it... it has generated
over 1,000 reader reviews on the Amazon site.
Check it out...
Latest Post on the Blog
Summer Uniiform Time?
“Monsieur
Murphy?
Does anyone know... do the French have a Murphy's Law..
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What's the weather like
in St. Céré? To find out what the weather is like today in St. Céré
and for a 3 day forecast - click the image above.
Recognise the logo?
Yes? looks like you might be a Caravan connoisseur, as Dethleffs
are generally acknowledged to be one of the best European makers
of caravans... and there is one for sale second-hand in the classified
section.
WiFi connections in St Céré are available at the
music bar, Au Passé Simple in Rue de la République
and at the Café 5Cere, Hotel Touring, Place de la République.
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Going to Paris?
Next time you head for Paris without your car, try out this Paris Transfer
service to get you to and from Stations, airports, Disney etc. Click
the image above for full details.
