When the deportations began in August 1942, Friedel smuggled Jewish children out of the camp to children’s homes
An update of local news in the Pyrenees-Orientales
History tells the facts – Art tells the story
Where to pick up your P-O Life mag….
Book Club: Barry Walsh wrote Danny Boy from his holiday home in Argelès sur Mer. It’s a story about the trials of becoming a man while managing friendships, finding out about love and making life decisions.
Last year, out of 170 new words to be added to the French dictionary, a large number of them were Covid related.
At the foot of the Albères mountain range, just a short drive away from the Spanish border lies Argelès. Its name comes from the Latin ‘argila’ meaning clay. Its motto, ‘qui s’hi acosta, té resposta’ means…
Originally named Paladdanum, meaning ‘Dan’s Palace’, Palalda is a pretty medieval pedestrian-only village with bar, 10th century church and a sprinkling of artists/craftspeople
An update of local news in the Pyrenees-Orientales
“L’école à l’Hôpital” is looking for volunteers to provide homework help (all levels and subjects, from nursery school to high school) for children receiving treatment at Perpignan hospital.