Our nearby Mediterranean shores have seen their fair share of piratical antics, starting as long ago as 75 BC with arguably the most audacious maritime kidnap of all times.
This circular walk through terraced vineyards in the foothills of Mount Canigou is the region’s one and only ‘Oenorandonnée’, (wine walk) awarded by the Fédération Française de Randonnée (French hiking federation) to circular walks that set off and arrive back at a wine cellar.
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!
One of the first French words we learn in school is ‘bic’, for ballpoint pen.(Qu’est ce qu’il y a dans ta trousse?)
Filmed in Port Vendres around the Criée fish market, and other parts of the town, as well as Font-Romeu, Cerbère, Banyuls-sur-Mer, Céret and Perpignan.
Getting a little hot under the collar? Why not head for the cooler air of the Tech Valley?
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.
Between France and Spain on the N9 is a strange no man’s land dedicated to consumerism. Stroll down the ‘route principale’ from the French side, and you are still in France……
Girona of today is a great mix of historically interesting old and vibrant lively new, all within easy walking distance.
Do snakes make you shudder? Well, you’re not alone…….but how much do you REALLY know about the creatures we love to hate?