Marie-Thérèse Figueur was one of the few French female soldiers to enlist in the French Revolutionary Army and fight in the Napoleonic Wars.
He’s mean, he’s smart, he’s fast, he’s agressive – and he’s blue.
Did you know that Sorède is the ‘capital’ of the French whip? Visit their factory workshop for a tour…and treat yourself to a unique hand-turned gift in their on site shop.
Where the Pyrenees slip down into the Mediterranean sea, where the vineyards come to the edge of the town, you will find Collioure.
An update of local news in the Pyrenees-Orientales
Sea turtles are no strangers to the Mediterranean, but seeing them lay eggs on French beaches is still uncommon. So, when it happens, it’s a big deal. Here’s what’s going on—and why people are paying close attention.
Suzanne Dunaway LOVES to cook. Some might say she LIVES to cook. Having cooked, written and painted around the world, here she shares her PO-inspired recipes in this weekly blog.
Wild garlic is completely edible, from the white bell-like flowers with a green stripe running down each petal to the long bluebell type leaves and the bulb itself. Find out more about this versatile plant and learn how to make a gorgeous wild garlic pesto.
Cycle the region with Leigh and Merry Foster as they travel along the EV8 from Argelès sur Mer to Laroque des Albères
Just how good is your knowledge of France’s rich and varied culinary tradition? Are you a French food fanatic? Take our quiz and find out.