Just 14 months after their victory, Aimé Giral died alongside seven other members of the team at the outbreak of WW1.
The legendary Tarlà hangs from a pole on the Ramblas throughout springtime in Girona. Originally made out of sawdust, with a wooden head, today dressed as a jester, the tradition of this puppet dates back to the middle ages.
Ideas of things to see and do when the weather takes a turn for the worse
Beware the Oleander shrub, popular in the P-O for its evergreen qualities and delicate flowers and planted in quantity to jazz up roadsides, and gardens.
Just when we think that summer is on its way!
The online service to file your 2023 tax return is NOW OPEN. The deadlines for online declarations vary depending on the département where you live. For us here in the Pyrénées-Orientals (66), the final deadline is 11.59pm on 6th June 2024.
Since 1st April (and no, it’s not an April’s Fool, we’ve checked!), you are no longer obliged to display the carte verte (green card) as proof of your vehicle’s insurance.
Extend your swimming season with a wide range of accessories from well known manufacturers. Contact us for more details and a free quote.
A simple reference point for keeping track of who’s striking when and how you may be affected.
Travel to and from the P-O has become more and more problematic over the past few years. Here readers share their experiences and advice.
