Following another Céret Feria Simon Newman looks back on the traditional bull running
Let’s be honest… finding local information online can be a bit of a lottery. One website tells you a restaurant is open when it closed two summers ago, another recommends “hidden gems” that half of…
What are the origins of l’Assomption on 15th August in France.
There are plenty of festivals with big-name artists, impressive stages and great food, but Les Déferlantes has an atmosphere that’s difficult to put into words until you’ve experienced it for yourself. From the moment you…
The poor were starving to death on the streets of Paris. In the royal palace, the king’s breakfast consisted of 4 chops, a full chicken, six poached eggs and a slice of ham, washed down with a bottle and a half of champagne.
The story behind the Catalan donkey and Spain’s Osborne Bull.
Despite it’s beginnings in Christianity, the Feux de la Saint Jean is linked with ancient practices and white magic
No event in the Catalan calendar is more important than Els Focs de la Sant Jean.
Once upon a time, rival bands of young people released their pent up energy by competing against each other in feats of strength and agility.
No guns, no knives.
Meaning “fire runs”, the Correfoc makes sure that any festival goes with a bang!