Restaurant reviewer, John Frazer-Robinson, visits this great restaurant in the picturesque village of Castelnou Not so much just a great restaurant find but a great day out in spectacular surroundings! Read on… Elaine’s brother, Richard,…
Gods and Dolls By Ellen Turner Hall In the black interior of St. Cyprien’s Collection Desnoyer, figures appear suspended in space, continents and centuries intertwine, spirits are evoked. Kachinas Hopi – Zuni…
REVIEWED BY JOHN FAIRCLOUGH *Originally reviewed in 2008. Standard still excellent in 2012. Prices have not changed enormously! When someone recently suggested trying “le Patio Catalan” (4 Pl de General de Gaulle, Thuir), I groaned…
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May 2012 Calling all animal lovers! THE SPA NEEDS YOU! The SPA (Société Protectrice des Animaux) Animal Refuge at Torreilles, set in green countryside in the Roussillon…
Tongue twister (virelangue) Répetez trois fois……. She sells sea shells on the sea shore (elle vend des coquilles au bord de la mer) Daft joke What do you call a fish with no eyes? A…
Reviewed by Jackie Edwards Jackie Edwards reports on restaurant El Taller, ambitious new Bistrot de Pays in Taurinya If you’re visiting the Abbey of St Michel de Cuxa near Prades, why not continue just a…
by Marian Thornley The enquiries into the nature of your own breathing pattern that you may have tried in the last month are an excellent introduction for the beginner. But even experienced yogis can benefit…
Sunday 6th May Nake! There’s a nake on my step and Olivier is working!! It looks vicious! I’ve taken a photo of it (from a distance – it was clearly poised to pounce!) and have…
Thursday 19th April It’s a funny thing about moving to another country because all the things that you were desperate to get your hands on and your gob round become ordinary. Bread is an example.…
Thursday 3rd May 2012 Le Grenat, Théâtre de l’Archipel, Perpignan EL LLAC DE LES MOSQUES Dance Catalan choreographer Sol Picó sets together dance, a rock concert and the female to create El…