The legend of Fenouil and Fenouille was so familiar along the coast that Minister Jules Pams arranged for a statue be put up in Port Vendres to immortalise the lovers.
Look out for ‘fougasse’, the Catalan version of the Italian ‘focaccia bread’.
Test your French and have a bit of a giggle at the same time!
La SPA (Société Protectrice des Animaux) was created in 1845 by Doctor Etienne Pariset.
Cultural artefacts have long been targeted by armies as a demonstration of their superiority, dominance and power. The Spanish Civil War and WW2 were no different. Collectors and curators were therefore anxious to protect their cultural heritage.
Cork oaks (chênes lieges) are plentiful in this southern part of France, but few reach such a majestic size as this magnificent tree in the grounds of Mas Santol, Reynès, believed to be the largest in the P.O.
Grievances escalated from fuel to general discontent.
Tread carefully on your way up to the ski slopes this winter.
The word ‘ambulance’ hasn’t always referred to a vehicle.
One of the greatest things about winter is that the life of the animals and birds of the mountains is much easier to see and understand thanks to the snow.