Apologies if this is the wrong place to post, I just thought I’d mention the solar eclipse on 12th August, around 19h30 in the Aude. It’s nearly 98% cover in Carcassonne and a bit less near the coast.
Also visible in the UK.
As good a place as any! 
Yes I think you have to go to Northern Spain (or Greenland) to see totality, but a partial eclipse is still worth observing.
This should be obvious advice, but never look at the Sun directly even for a short period - damage can occur before you are aware of it.
Ordinary sunglasses are not sufficient protection - if you want to see the eclipse with the naked eye get some proper solar eclipse glasses like these:
Not expensive and they will let you see the show in safety.
Also do NOT try and use binoculars or a telescope unfiltered - the extra intensity will cause eye damage instantly.
Telescopes need to be fitted with a proper solar filter, or with a projection attachment: (stock photo, not my telescope!)
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Our pharmacy has special eclipse glasses, very dark plastic lenses. Are they likely to be good enough?
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They may be - OTOH you never know if they have come from a reputable manufacturer. I would order online from an astronomy retailer if in doubt.
The pack of 4 glasses I linked to above are made by Celestron who are one of the best-known telescope makers - they aren’t expensive, £13 for 4 sets of specs and a guide book.
In the EU try Astroshop:
or Optique Underlinden:
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Just down the road from @Jennifer11 and where I get most of my stuff from in France.
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Thank you both, I’ll have a look later.
The ones I was given meet the same ISO standard as hairbear’s.
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They should be OK then. Just be sure to examine the lenses carefully as even a small scratch or pinprick can make them dangerous.
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My husband had welding face masks, they’re as good as any, if you have them?! 
Thats what I’ve always used