With quaint, cobbled streets, pretty squares, lively shops, restaurants, and bars, and art and music museums, there is certainly enough temptation to hang around the town, but there is plenty going on around and about too.
A high drive circuit from Céret, along winding, sometimes narrow roads, through unexploited countryside, remote hamlets and villages with great walking opportunities and superb views.
The well marked route to the tower from the village of Tautavel is an A/R of 3 hours, using the same route up and down. This 4 hour, 8 km walk, with approximately 450 metres of ascent offers an alternative for a day when you would like a bit longer walk and have more time.
Still worth the fabulous walk or drive…..but you’ll have to do without the lunch until Covid restrictions allow the restaurants to open again.
The first midsummer fire on Canigou in modern times was lit on 23 June 1955 by Francois Poujade and fellow USAP rugby fanatics – both to celebrate his birthday and Perpignan’s victory over FC Lourdes in the Yves du Manoir Challenge cup.
Can you match these French idioms with their French definitions?
Gardening in the Mediterranean climate presents some unique challenges requiring wise use of water and a knowledge and appreciation of plants and gardens suited to the Mediterranean climate.
Le Chateau de Castelnou originally re-opened to the public in 2021 after a four-year closure due to safety issues.
Seasons in a bowl – Suzanne Dunaway shares her PO-inspired recipes in this weekly blog.
Silly P-O limericks