This grape harvest cake is delicious served as a dessert accompanied by a glass of rich, but not over sweet Muscat de Rivesaltes or just a cup of coffee.
A Reader’s Cautionary Tale of a very unpleasant experience with an Estate Agent.
High above the village of Sorède, you will find the ruggedly impressive ruins of the Château d’Ultrera – the Castle of the Vulture
Autumn is here but the P-O still has plenty to offer, from small creatures to dramatic vistas and skies. Look and you will see; listen and you will hear.
From 12 October 2025 the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) began to record most non-EU visitors to the Schengen area (passport data + photo; first-time entrants also give fingerprints).
An update of local news in the Pyrenees-Orientales
They might not all be a pulsing whirl of excitement – some are only small gatherings scantily attended – but it’s a great way to support the local producers.
The vaccination campaign against seasonal flu and Covid in France has now been launched.
Everyone loves a vide-grenier! Check out these dates and let us know if we’ve missed any.
Ille sur Têt was an important religious centre in Medieval times.