Cultural artefacts have long been targeted by armies as a demonstration of their superiority, dominance and power. The Spanish Civil War and WW2 were no different. Collectors and curators were therefore anxious to protect their cultural heritage.
Grievances escalated from fuel to general discontent.
The word ‘ambulance’ hasn’t always referred to a vehicle.
One of the greatest things about winter is that the life of the animals and birds of the mountains is much easier to see and understand thanks to the snow.
The Retirada. Nearly half a million Spanish civilians and soldiers fled to France. The P-O authorities were unprepared and hostile.
A circular 10.5km walk with approx. 440 metres of ascent. Allow 3 hours.Suitable for all with a reasonable level of fitness.
Expression : Ménager la chèvre et le chou – to try and please everyone (S’arranger pour ne déplaire à aucun protagoniste)
Vous or Tu? Wherefore art thou Romeo? Tu and vous – which ‘you’ two yous? Did you know that English is now one of the only languages without an equivalent to the “tu-vous” distinction in…
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A round-up of all the airports which are accessible from the Pyrénées-Orientales. Airports at Carcassonne, Béziers, Montpellier, Girona and Barcelona are all possible choices for getting to the Perpignan area by air.