Henri Matisse arrived in Collioure in May 1905 at the age of 36, depressed, full of self doubts and very short of money. André Derain soon followed.
Perpignan’s art deco heritage, ‘curvitecture’, rivals Miami, Royan and Vichy. Here it’s showcased in all its glory by Henry Shaftoe
Gilbert Brutus, rugby union player, referee, coach, politician and resistant, was born in 1887 in Port-Vendres.
Just 14 months after their victory, Aimé Giral died alongside seven other members of the team at the outbreak of WW1.
Almonds are pressed into oil, or chopped, broken up, baked or stirred into nougatine, almond butter, flour, cream, powder….
A delightful and very interesting circuit of 3 hours, with 460 metres of ascent. Most of the route is in forest and offers good protection from the sun.
A day out in the High Vallespir is always a pleasure.
A simplification of the convoluted military history of the Cote Vermeille
The Avions war memorial at Port Vendres quotes the now legendary tribute from Winston Churchill to the heroic pilots and aircrews who, from June to October 1940 fought the Battle of Britain.
THERE are lots of reasons why people come to visit this beautiful part of France – sunshine, mountains, beaches, great food and wines etc, but there’s also a lesser-known attraction that brings thousands of visitors each year, particularly from the north of England… Rugby League.
