The Château de Puilaurens rises high above the village and the valley of the Boulzane. A noble and fairytale castle, it is easily accessible by a 20 minute shaded walk from the car-park.
The former Fort of Serrat d’en Vaquer near Auchan is being considered as the site for a large Catalan theme park.
Always nice to spot landmarks that we recognise; in the case Salses le Chateau
Elne, ancient capital of Roussillon, its stones steeped in 2,500 years of history, is an inspiring and fascinating town
The Via Domitia was the first of the vast network of roads in Gaul (France) built by the Romans, crossing southern France to link Italy and Spain.
Devastating flash floods, summer forest fires, and destructive weather in general prompted the French government to create a new website in a bid to help residents identify, and therefore prepare for, natural disasters in their area.
WALK THE REGION WITH TED AND KATE HISCOCK 13km 5.5m (8 miles approx.) 3.5 hours This walk goes over the hills from Port Vendres to the charming quiet hamlet of Cosprons, then on to the…
Pic du Canigou walk – a sense of achievement and spectacular views from the top on a good day are more than worth the effort.
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.
UPDATE Exchanging a UK driving licence for a French one – do you need to do it and how is it done? Find out more here.