The clever network of signal towers (tours à signaux) that you see on the high mountain tops around the region date back to the 13th century. They were originally set up by the Rois de Majorque as a defence system to protect the Roussillon from invaders and to enable the passing of information around the region, using fire and smoke signals.
It’s 1946. War is over. On the sandy tracks of the Racou beach village, amidst fishermen’s huts and makeshift shelters thrown together in darker days by Spanish refugees, people, laugh, drink, share a pastis….
Take a walk around the Perpignan station area with Tony Goodman and discover the history of the fabulous local architecture.
Dina Vierny – Maillol’s Muse Born in Kishinev, in what is now Moldova, in 1919, Dina Vierny and her family moved to France where young Dina became model, muse and platonic companion for artist Maillol,…
An elegant residence reflecting the cultural richness of the region during the late 19th century.
Lions once roamed this moat, symbolising royal power and helping deter intruders.
Le Corbeau et Le Renard is one of the most famous fables of French poet Jean de La Fontaine, born in 1621.
The Conflent, land of contrast, rich in culture and history, snowy peaks, wild, mountainous terrain, stunning lakes, and pretty and villages.
A delightful and interesting circuit of 3hrs, with 460metres of ascent. Most of the route is in forest and offers good protection from a warm spring sun.
From Exile to Resistance: Guerrilla Paths Between France and Franco’s Spain