Els Segadors (the reapers) was declared the national anthem of Catalonia in 1993 by the Catalan Parliament.
Get out and about this year around Amélie les Bains and (re)discover the many pretty little villages and hamlets that often get overlooked
FranceInfo has put together an interactive map, classifying our drinking water into 3 categories after worrying reports from readers about ‘la qualité de l’eau potable’ chez eux’
Did you know how the word ‘mascot originated?
Lesley McLaren takes a quizzical look back over past articles – with a few extra questions thrown in for good measure!
Did you know that the English word ‘cherry’ is believed to come from the old French word ‘cherise’
Until the French Revolution, Madame, (my Lady, equivalent to Monsieur, my Lord) was mainly used to address the bourgeoisie, whilst Mademoiselle, (my Damsel) was the form of address used for both younger and older ‘common’ ladies.
Why does the legendary Tarlà hangs from a pole on the Ramblas throughout springtime in Girona?
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!
USAP’s first French championship victory in 1914 should have marked the beginning of a golden era.