From 23rd to 29th June, the beautiful seaside town of Banyuls-sur-Mer will host the first edition of the Rencontres Photographiques de Banyuls, a week-long celebration of the art of photography.
Now an established date on the sporting calendar, Argelès-sur-Mer has the distinct privilege of hosting the annual SwimRun Event for the Côte Vermeille.
O’Leary radioed London with the message “Pas plus de bateau que de beurre au cul!”
When General de Gaulle published a list of 1,038 resistance heroes who contributed to the liberation of France; only six were women
Each year, the association, Ascension Flamenca, hosts a Flamenco festival, celebrating the rich and dramatic traditional art form.
La Fête de la Bastille or Fête Nationale marks the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789 and the beginning of the French Revolution of 1789. Here we give a brief outline of celebrations and fireworks around the region.
Enamoured of both the beauty and long and fascinating history of Port-Vendres, the Great Port Vendres Tapestry Association was started in July 2015 to create a large tapestry of the history of the town.
A stunningly beautiful drive or a pretty steep cycle ride of eight kilometres from Banyuls sur Mer will take you to the Col de Banyuls.
Tucked away off the coast road, half way between Port Vendres and Banyuls-sur-Mer, lies the bay of Paulilles, three beaches (Bernardi, del Mitg and Fourat) separated by rocky headlands, surrounded by steep and endless vineyards, and rugged mountains.
What’s on around the region in May 2025