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  Day 3126 (Monday) 29 th December 2025 It was another lovely sunny day and Huw had to go to work on the villa. There was some heat in the sun but it’s pretty cold out of it. As usual on a Monday here’s What's happening this week in France. (The Local, France) New Year's Eve in France means fireworks. Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP From new laws to firework displays, here's what is happening in France the week that the calendar flips over to 2026. Monday Bank transfers restart  - the combination of European Central Bank rules and Christmas falling on a Thursday this year meant a four-day period in which bank transfers (with the exception of 'instant' transfers) did not go through. Classic bank transfers that were made on or after December 25 th will be processed on Monday, December 29 th . This pattern will also be followed in some businesses, who have taken the opportunity to ' faire le pont ' and give staff a four-day break over Christmas and the weekend,...
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  Day 3125 (Sunday) 28 th December 2025 It was another gloriously sunny day, it’s cold out of the sun but the sky is a picture-perfect blue and we took the scooter into Nice to enjoy our weekly kebab. On the way home we stopped in Mont Boron to admire the wonderful view and fort Alban. There was some sad news this morning – Brigitte Bardot has died aged 91. Huw found this article online and I was amazed to read that she retired at the age of 39. I bet the town of Saint Tropez is in mourning today.  Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame Saint-Tropez says Bardot helped French town 'shine' published at The resort town of Saint-Tropez is among the latest to pay tribute to Bardot - calling the actress an "icon" of French cinema. The town's official Facebook page posted a tribute earlier today following the news of her death - and says she will forever be associated with the area. It continues to say she made a mark on the history of Saint-Tropez and...
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