L’Homme de Tautavel by Basil Howitt A plain man’s introduction to Tautavel man, whose remains are 450,000 years old. He is one of the oldest specimens of homo erectus discovered in Europe. FEBRUARY – NOVEMBER…
Sunday 8th February 2015 Postponed in December 2014 due to weather conditions Saint Eloi et le grenat Each year, to celebrate St. Eloi, the patron saint of goldsmiths and jewellers, Perpignan showcases its…
I met last week with Denis Leluc, director of Perpignan airport, and Dimitri Sindres, Development Manager for Perpignan and Carcassonne. They would be very interested to know what your expectations are for these local…
CUTTING DOWN DEATH ON THE ROADS New measures to cut down road accidents are to be introduced by Bernard Cazeneuve, France’s interior minister after end of year figures showed a …
Sunday 1st February 2015 FETE DE L’OURS – Arles-sur-Tech Arles-sur-Tech Bear Festival Usual Programme (This many vary. Exact times should be checked beforehand with the tourist office on 04 68 39 70…
Sunday 1st February 2015 at 14h30 DRUMCOVERS FEST 66 Casa Musicale, Perpignan A festival which pays homage to drums, with eight drummers playing “drumcovers” in different music styles…… Pop Rock, Jazz, Funk, Musique Celtique,…
Getting there From Perpignan, follow the RN116 via Prades, Villefranche de Conflent to Mont Louis, then the D618 Font Romeu. Note that the road between Villefranche de Conflent and Mont Louis is a mountain…
Smoke Alarms in France compulsory from March 2015 Do watch out for the latest scam in which crooks are using this new initiative to get into your home. THERE WILL BE NO SMOKE…
Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th January 2015 Exposition Canine Internationale International Dog Show The Perpignan International Dog Show is a must for dog lovers, with 167 difference breeds and around 1500 dogs…
Opening the hidden suitcase… Album of Exile by Thérèse Cau Reviewed by Rosemary Bailey In this book, “ Album of Exile,” (published by Cap Bear Editions 2013 – in French) Thérèse Cau, daughter of Spanish…