Whether whispered murmurs or thundering tor- rents, our local waterways have stories to tell. The crumbling remains of one of the earliest canals snake along the cliffs of the magnificent Gorges de la Guillera.
For travellers heading south, it signals their arrival in North Catalonia. For those leaving, it serves as a final farewell.
Despite it’s beginnings in Christianity, the Feux de la Saint Jean is linked with ancient practices and white magic
No event in the Catalan calendar is more important than Els Focs de la Sant Jean.
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.
We eat the olives, we cook with the oil or dress our salads…..but did you know that there are many other, unusual uses for this versatile oil?
Romer Kitching has established himself as one of the most talented contemporary painters in Roussillon.
Useful Vocabulary Les vagues – waves La houle – swell Une marée basse/haute – low/high tide Les moutons – white horses Le littoral – coastline Les algues – seaweed Une bouée – rubber ring Un seau — bucket Une pelle — shovel Un râteau — rake Un coup de soleil – sunburn…..
Discover the ruined village of Vallserra, a walk that is suitable for all the family.
Despite what you might sometimes see French roads, it IS obligatory for cars to stop at pedestrian crossings.