At this time of year, we read a lot about Pine Processionary Caterpillars, hairy and dangerous little fellows who can cause severe irritation and allergic reactions in both human and animals who touch them or who come across their hairs, which can also blow in the wind.
During the Retirada, Spanish Republicans fleeing the Franco regime poured over the border into the P-O. But it wasn’t just people, many important pieces of artwork joined the exodus.
Originally designed as a home, then a musée d’art, check out the latest exhibition at the Case Carrère, Bages
You are required by law to produce the following reports when your French property is sold. The DPE (Energy Performance Certificate) has to be provided when the property is advertised for sale.
Any time is a good time to pack a picnic and head for the majestic Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes that overlooks Port de la Selva in Spain.
Meaning ‘if you go away’, the original French lyrics are simple and lovely.
Fire damage resulting from a chimney fire is one of the most common insurance claims in France.
Traditional Calçotadas take place in March (occasionally late Feb too!).
You would think that the shameful, over crowded camps on the P-O beaches would be unlikely places for art to flourish….READ ON
These are in fact caterpillar nests, constructed by the pine processionary caterpillar (chenille processionnaire) larva, who live in large ‘tents’ and march out at night in single file (hence the name) to feed on the pine needles.