At 10.00am on a beautifully clear day, we assembled at the col de Creu between Matermale and Sansa for the second of our winter snowshoe walks.
Our previous walk in the valley of Planès had been a great success so this time we had planned a bbq at the unguarded refuge les Estagnols, on the slopes of the Madres peak.
British expatriates in France should act now to secure residency and take advantage of healthcare and pension opportunities before Brexit changes the rules.
The Spring exhibition at the Musée d’art moderne de Ceret is dedicated to the intriguing works of Joan Ponç, a Catalan artist whose paintings resemble both the distortions of Dali and the fantasy of Miro. And then there is the devil.
The Tasty – a typical English breakfast sausage, great for a brunch
The Traditional – sausages like they used to be with a subtle mix of herbs and a hint of nutmeg
Cumberland – our speciality having trained in Cumbria.
Leek – no small crumbs of leek, we use great big bits
Jalapeno – mexican chillis for the strong of heart!
OSAR (Orchestre Symphonique d’Alénya-Roussillon) is a new musical ensemble bringing together musicians from across the Roussillon and they’re recruiting now!
The Beast from the East wreaks havoc across the P-O with road closures, high winds and widespread flooding in seaside towns
Forget foot odour and look great with the brand new creation from Perpignan espadrille company, Payote. You’ll also be helping hospitalised children live their dreams- it’s a win win situation!
As if it’s not already expensive enough, car insurance in France is set to rise
by 3% bringing the average cost of insuring your car to €607-€613, dependant on where you live.
2018 is set to be one heck of a year at the Musée d’art moderne in Céret with two fabulous exhibitions dedicated to Catalan surrealist legend, Joan Ponç, and contemporary Frano-Moroccan abstract artist, Najia Mehadji
If you have a second home in France, prepare for a shock next time you open your taxe d’habitation bill. Councils are now legally allowed to raise the taxe by up to a whopping 60%!