Book Club: Secret Agent, Unsung Hero: The Valour of Bruce Dowding. This biography, researched over decades, is written by Bruce’s nephew, Peter, to honour Bruce and the millions who gave their lives for our safety.
Historic Perpignan, the colourful mix of old and new, chic and shabby, trendy boutiques, narrow, cobbled streets and small intimate bistros, was also a pivotal location in supporting the British and Allied war effort.
Many a Bac (equivalent of A-Levels) student has quivered at the sight of Victor Hugo’s name on the test paper… how will you fare with this 19th century poem?
Rivesaltes. So handy for the railway. Destination: Auschwitz, via Drancy.
The Château de Castelnou was also the base of one of the most successful Allied spies of World War II
Walter Benjamin has a plaque dedicated to him in Banyuls-sur-Mer.
It is so very important that we never allow this to happen again.
Have you ever wondered why some beaches have random-looking old walls built on them?
A day out in the High Vallespir is always a pleasure.
Only fragments survive to witness the passage of more than 60,000 people interned in the Camp of Rivesaltes between 1942 and 1966.