A rather suitable rainy weather joke. Well, it made me laugh!
The clever network of signal towers (tours à signaux) that you see on the high mountain tops around the region date back to the 13th century. They were originally set up by the Rois de Majorque as a defence system to protect the Roussillon from invaders and to enable the passing of information around the region, using fire and smoke signals.
There are loads of different ways of improving your French. We all learn differently, and as we grow older, one of the greatest blocks to learning is memory. And yet many of us can still sing along to new songs – and remember the words!
Applying for or renewing residence permit in France is not always straightforward.
Dina Vierny – Maillol’s Muse Born in Kishinev, in what is now Moldova, in 1919, Dina Vierny and her family moved to France where young Dina became model, muse and platonic companion for artist Maillol,…
According to the WHO (World Health Organization, not the rock band!), France has the best healthcare system in the world.
An elegant residence reflecting the cultural richness of the region during the late 19th century.
Lions once roamed this moat, symbolising royal power and helping deter intruders.
Le Corbeau et Le Renard is one of the most famous fables of French poet Jean de La Fontaine, born in 1621.
Au début, quand on sortait ensemble, tu m’embrassais et tu me grignotais le cou