Inspired by the Corbières fire of August 2025
In the event of a major natural, industrial, health or terrorist hazard: how does FR-Alert work?
Going on holiday? Why not arrange for the local bobbies to carry out regular checks on your property in your absence
A new land tax was the final straw: the country was ripe for revolt and the scene had long been set for the events to follow.
The story behind the Catalan donkey and Spain’s Osborne Bull.
Between Chateau de Queribus and Chateau de Peyrepertuse on the D19 towards Peyrepertuse and Duilhac, around 5km after Cucugnan, turn right over a small bridge, and follow a narrow road winding through the vineyards for 2…
Phlebotomus actually comes from the Greek phleps, phlebos meaning ‘vein’ referring to the blood sucking habit of sand flies
The Cathar religion flourished greatly in Southern France during the 12th and 13th centuries.
I walked up the Canigou last Saturday Not for the first time I venture to say Each time it gets harder to complete the way up…..
The Forteresse de Salses, imposing and beautiful château, squats between the Corbières hills and the Leucate lagoon.