The beginning of autumn (September) brings out the Forums des Associations in every town and village throughout the region so get out there and join the club!
Walk east from Place de la République in Perpignan and you will arrive at the inner-city neighbourhood of St Jacques, a lively, colourful mix of native French, North Africans and Gitanes.
Do snakes make you shudder? Well, you’re not alone…….but how much do you REALLY know about the creatures we love to hate?
Test Your French. Good to see that the Gendarmerie des Pyrénées-Orientales have a sense of humour.
Whether you’re for or against the hunt, its presence is inescapable in the P-O.
A lovely day out on the motorbike in this spectacular region, this short circuit is combined with a visit to a fascinating old Priory, Prieuré de Serrabona, hidden in the hills.
The Black Widow, also known as the Mediterranean or European Black Widow has been spotted several times in the Pyrénées-Orientales! Argghhh!
Whether new to the region, or long time residents, there are several international organisations in the P-O providing links between nationalities. They help people to settle in, reply to questions and problems, and offer new skills and interests within a social, supportive environment.
Whether it leads to meaningful change or just another moment of unrest will depend on what happens next.
Hands up if the vocabulary and acronyms associated with the French Education System leave you standing outside the classroom door!