I adore you, my little flea. The French language of love!
On the Icehouse trail is an excerpt from Colin Duncan Taylor’s latest book, Menu from the Midi: A Gastronomic Journey through the South of France
Saint Valentine worried that soldiers would abuse their Christianity by indulging in the sin of extra marital nooky
The Volcanoes of Olot: Catalonia’s Most Surprising Natural Wonder
A tongue-in-cheek look at French customer service!
While visiting the Grand Hotel, the old village of Molitg should not be ignored. At its medieval centre is the 12th century church against which leans the 14th or 15th century Chateau de Molitg.
Learn French with a smile – test you French with this story of le génie qui guérit les bobos. English translation of vocabulary provided at the bottom of the article
This poem is said to be the first Valentine written in any language. The spelling has been modernised. The translation is based on Charles d’Orleans’ own version.
Next time you’re out for a stroll, try a form of “conscious walking”: to play detective, hunting for insights into the plants and animals that share our beautiful landscape.
Follow in the footsteps of the Retirada on this day out through Las Illas, La Vajol and along the Chemin de l’Exil.