Toussaint, Castanyadas, Armistice 1918 and how The Unknown Soldier was chosen, and poor old ladies of over twenty-five….
Views around the fortified medieval town are stunning. But it was not merely built for the view!
From prehistoric settlers to modern tourism, a fascinating human history of the Pyrenees with Colin Duncan Taylor.
Was the French National Anthem “La Marseillaise” actually composed in Marseilles?
Do you know the origins of the word ‘terrorist’ ?
Built in 1976 from stones and rubble excavated from the building of the motorway, the pyramid overlooking the A9 at the old French/Spanish border point is a purely decorative sculpture created by Catalan architect Ricardo Bofill
An invigorating 4 ½ hour circular walk with wonderful views and interesting historical/archaeological features
Why you shouldn’t offer chrysanthemums to the mother-in-law
Wonderful walk with views of Le Massif de Canigou and its summit and very interesting industrial remains at Les Mines de Salver, near Taurinya.
The French health authorities recommend flu vaccination for these groups