Chateau Fort Liberia is perched above the beautiful village of Villefranche de Conflent.
If you like visiting ruined châteaux, head north to the valley of the Orbiel. Just twenty minutes from Carcassonne is the village of Lastours. High on a ridge above the village, four separate châteaux stand in a line: Cabaret, Tour Régine, Surdespine and Quertinheux.
When the fierce heat of the day recedes, head to one of the region’s many night markets for arts, crafts, jewellery, food, drink, souvenirs and more
Beneath its tranquillity lies one of the darkest chapters in the department’s history..
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…
This mountain walk follows the route of the Tet river as it flows down the glaciated valley of the Coma de la Grava.
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 international Sheepdog Trials in Osseja are an absolute joy for animal lovers, showing the great bond when man and dog work together.
Did you know that Perpignan has a completely free shuttle bus?
It all worked out in the end. Not that I saw much of the Tour that day…