Crit’Air Criteria – in order to reduce urban pollution, petrol cars, vans and motorhomes first-registered before 1997 and diesels prior to 2001 are banned in certain areas of several major towns, with more to follow.
Beatriz Garrigò celebrates the natural world in her paintings and ceramics.
Whether new to the region, or long time residents, there are several international organisations in the P-O providing links between nationalities. They help people to settle in, reply to questions and problems, and offer new skills and interests within a social, supportive environment.
Three small galleries. Three hidden gems. Three reasons to venture off the beaten track and discover another Collioure.
Visa Pour l’Image. What a great way to explore and enjoy Perpignan, as you wander from venue to venue in this historic centre.
Whether it leads to meaningful change or just another moment of unrest will depend on what happens next.
Walk Les Balcons de Laroque, a 3hrs- 3hrs.30 circular walk up the hills with 450 metres of ascent, which is all in the first half of the walk. Well signed route with yellow waymarks.
St Ferréol hermitage where the view changes around every corner of its tree-filled grounds.
The drought situation in the PO has taken a sharp turn, with the Tech river officially moving into crisis level. This is the most severe classification, and it means water use restrictions will now be…
The beach is always a pleasure in the P-O – but sometimes it’s refreshing to leave the coast behind and head inland to visit some of the many lakes of the region. Here are just a few…..