Today, terns, avocets and other waders flock to the previously-abandoned area to nest and breed.
Saffron production is a labour of love – a process so labour intensive that it is hardly surprising that the fiery coloured spice is the most expensive in the world.
Did you know that Le Boulou will soon have the longest ‘autoroute ferroviaire’ in Europe?
Between 2018 and 2022, Emmanuel Macron’s government intends to phase out the taxe d’habitation for 80% of French resident, leaving those with an annual taxable revenue in excess of €20,000 per person to foot the bill.
Fans of Les Chevaliers du Fiel will be delighted to hear that Port-Vendres has been chosen for a feature-length comedy about their favorite theme: civil servants!
Region name latest
The Conseil d’Etat (Council of State) has agreed to look at the claim by the Committee for the Self-determination of North Catalogna that the decision on the Region’s new name was unfair.
Les Musicales de Perpignan La Direction de la Culture is bringing together local musicians and dancers into a brand new summer arts festival : Les Musicales de Perpignan. From Les Jeudis de Perpignan over summer,…
We have been using Perpignan airport for many years and over the last 10 years have had 6 monthly and annual airport parking subscriptions. We did not renew this year due to commitments in England.
If you’re in London, dont forget to pop in to the Maison de la Région Occitanie/Pyrénées-Méditerranée for brochures and info on the P-O……and pick up your P-O Life of course!
As usual, PO Life brings you walks, restaurant reviews, recipes, airport news, French and English language exercises, silly jokes, days out…… and a host of talented guest writers who have volunteered (or been volunteered) to be your personal guides around the region.