The word ‘pompier’ comes from the verb ‘pomper’ (to pump), referring to the manual fire pumps that were originally used at fires.
Do snakes make you shudder? Well, you’re not alone…….but how much do you REALLY know about the creatures we love to hate?
Tony Goodman continues his tour of regional wine producers, chatting to the vignerons and recommending wines that have inspired him.
In a bid to return “purchasing power” to the general public, Macron has announced that he will be abolishing taxe d’habitation for 80% of first homes in France
A weekly update of local news in the Pyrenees-Orientales
After a hard day soaking up the sun on the endless sandy beach at Saint Cyprien, as dusk begins to fall you may be asking yourself how best to prolong those feel-good vibes? Well we’ve got just the answer… St Cyp en Live!
The barbecue is lit, the wine is poured, the mood is mellow….but uninvited guests may sometimes be waiting in the wings to spoil your day! The Warblers take a look at stingers and biters to avoid this summer
A weekly update of local news in the Pyrenees-Orientales
In our glorious Mediterranean waters you’ll never swim alone. From rainbow wrasse and damselfish to octopuses and sea cucumbers, there’s plenty going on beneath the waves – if you look.
We love publishing your reviews. They’re honest (mostly!) objective, (hopefully) unrelated to advertising (bien sûr!) and cover a wide range of tastes, prices, and places. You might not always agree, the chef might be having a bad day, your standards might be higher….or lower – but they give you an idea of what’s available.