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World best cars by Jordi Vilaró

11.02.2018

Renault AG1 Taxi de Marne from 1914

Renault AG1 Taxi de Marne from 1914, two cylinders, 8 HP, 1205 cc, 3 speeds + rear, 40 km/h

World best motorcycles by Barbara Cryton

11.02.2018

The French Rene Gillet 6HP from 1910

The French Rene Gillet 6HP from 1910, two cylinders V, 795 cc, 10 HP, 70 km/h

History of Europe with Alex Mostaslavski: Spain, France, Pyrenees

10.02.2018

The history of San Sebastian

The history of San Sebastian city

The main evidence of a human presence in this region is the Ametzagaña settlement, located between San Sebastian’s South Intxaurrondo district and the Astigarraga municipality. As a result of archaeological excavations, carved stones were found, used as knives for leather cutting, which date back to the period from …

Transport, aviation and fighting vehicles by Andrew Pantele

10.02.2018

Stampe SV 4C: a Belgian two-seat trainer/tourer biplane

The Stampe et Vertongen SV.4 (also known incorrectly as the Stampe SV.4 or just Stampe) is a Belgian two-seat trainer/tourer biplane designed and built by Stampe et Vertongen. The aircraft was also built under licence in France and French Algeria.

Transport, aviation and fighting vehicles by Andrew Pantele

09.02.2018

French locomotive 241 Est 41001 (35 AI) from 1925

The 41001 was a prototype type 241 steam locomotive designed by the East Railway Company under the leadership of its chief engineer Mr. Émile Duchâtel in 1924.

All Andorra news / What to do today? Cultural events in Andorra with Clare Allcard

08.02.2018

About Carnival or Carnestoltes

An extract from the book Andorra Revealed

Carnival is, in some ways, a time of confusion. For start, there is no set date for this festival as it revolves around the date of the start of Lent, a movable fast that depends on the moveable feast of Easter.

This is typical of the occasion, …

All Andorra news / What to do today? Cultural events in Andorra with Clare Allcard

07.02.2018

PICK OF THE WEEK: 7th – 11th February, 2018

PICK OF THE WEEK

7th – 11th February, 2018

This is the first week of Carnival and every parish will be arranging many events.

Ask in the nearest tourist office to find out more.

OPERA

TOSCA Wednesday, 7th February at 20.15h at the Cinemes Illa Carlemany, Escaldes-Engordany. Opera direct from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Puccini’s TOSCA. Conducted by …