This is a circular walk from the hamlet of La Pava, offering wonderful views from the Chateau d’Ultrera. Total distance 6.5 km with approximately 445 m of ascent. The ascent is in woodland, offering welcome shade. However, the descent is more open to the sun. Allow 4hrs for the full route.
Women from many countries fought alongside men in covert operations in Nazi-occupied countries during WW2.
Did you know that Marmite was named after a French cooking-pot?
Millas, on the N116 between Perpignan and Ille sur Tet, has a rather lovely church, full of great Baroque art, plenty of shops and cafés – but today we are heading up to the Col de la Bataille, ancient battle ground and poignant memorial to members of the resistance group Henri Barbusse,
Franco allegedly believed dancers were passing on coded messages with their feet!
If you drive in Spain — whether you live there or just visit — you’ve probably seen the coloured round stickers on car windscreens.
New European rules are on the way — and they’ll affect every driver in France.
The charming alleyways and streets of Perpignan city centre are ideal to ‘flâner’ (stroll or meander). But if you fancy seeing a different side to city life, we’ve got an urban hike just for you.
On 7th November 1659, the kingdoms of France and Spain signed the Treaty of the Pyrenees, which ended the 30 years war between supporters of Louis XIV of France and those of Philip IV of Spain.
Did you know that Canigou used to be called “Dogs Tooth Peak” based on its Latin root?