Between the two World Wars a painter called Rudolph Ihlee (1883-1968) produced more than 200 paintings of the P-O.
All that eggnog must have gone to our heads ‘cos we decided to write a book! Don’t worry, we haven’t gone all Shakespeare on you… it’s the same cheeky style and P-O content that we’re known for, just available on your Kindle in one neat little package, youpi!
Not the most cheerful of titles or films, but if you love the scenic Vallespir, the Spanish film, Sunday’s Illness, was filmed in and around pretty Prats de Mollo
The Red Box: This expo is over but the photos on the page are sadly reminiscent of what is going on in the world today.
Norman Longworth, now in his mid-80s and living in Eus, Pyrenees Orientales, has been named among the top finalists from around the world in a prestigious creative writing competition.
Book Club: The Elegance of the Hedgehog, Muriel Barbery. I would thoroughly recommend it, particularly to anyone with a French connection.
A fascinating, funny, but tragic book, this true story is an account of Rupert and Jacquie’s life in our region over a ten year period.
Barry Blend, true to his name, loves nothing more than mixing things together.
Jazz has long ago shaken off its “old fogey” image! The annual Jazzèbre festival embraces inclusivity and outreach — not only in Perpignan, but in communes throughout the P-O.
Book Club: The Luminaries, Eleanor Catton. With a soft spot for New Zealand, this book was always going to be a hit for me!