Traditional Chinese Medicinal practitioners have long revered the bark, leaves and flowers and the tree was used by the ancient Mayans for trauma injuries and burns.
Apart from the well known Mardi Gras, the nearest French equivalent to Pancake Day is the ‘Fête de la Chandeleur’ (Candlemas) on 2nd February.
House of the Rising Sun or Le Pénitencier, sung here in French by Johnny Hallyday
Starting a business in France is more straight-forward than it used to be and Macron is promising to make it even easier. This is our guide to the different types of business and what they…
This walk starts and ends on the road to La Vall, between Sorède and Argelès, meandering through the lower wooded slopes up to the ruggedly impressive Château d’Ultrera.
A great accompaniment for cheese, charcuterie, pate and also good in your sauces and gravies, particularly duck and greasy meats, to cut down the fat.
Sébastien le Prestre de Vauban designed a new fort at the crossroads of the Conflent, Capcir and Cerdagne to defend the border. Named after King Louis X1V, it is said that he chose the position of Mont Louis based on the good health and fine teeth of the inhabitants of nearby villages!
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WALK THE REGION……With Kate and Ted Hiscock Banyuls-sur-Mer: Tombeau de Maillol to Col de Banyuls & back 14km (9m) – 4 hours CLICK TO ENLARGE This walk concentrates on the deep valleys behind the sea-side…
The cold season is upon us.