There is so much more to the Pyrénées-Orientales than a beach and mountain holiday.
The rich heritage and history of the Catalan culture, in war and peace, has left its mark on the architecture, culture, and way of life in the Roussillon.
Whether you are interested in sport, architecture, art, singing and dancing, scenery, shopping, water parks, theme parks, there really is something for everyone.

Around the region May 2016 WHEN & WHERE? WHAT? Throughout May Canet en Roussillon Springtime in Canet Sunday 1st PALAIS DES CONGRÈS,  Perpignan Guided walk for “LA FÊTE DU MUGUET ET DU RENOUVEAU PRINTANIER” Réservations : +33…

he very heavy hail storm on Sunday in Céret and elsewhere in the department didn’t affect the cherry blossom as the trees are mostly still in bud….

 WHAT’S ON FEBRUARY 2016 WHEN & WHERE? WHAT? Throughout January & February Truffle Festivals Throughout February St Cyprien Exhibition – Tapis et Tapisseries Throughout February Collioure Art Exhibition Sunday 31st Jan – Tuesday 2nd Feb…

by Caroline Hill Judging by the amount of cars parked on pavements, across zebra crossings and on yellow lines it seems that nobody likes to pay to park – but the risk of finding a…

  Restaurant Review Autumn 2014 With Kate and Mates I am no gourmet ‘foodie’ but I know what I like. Fresh, tasty food, good and friendly service, clean cutlery, crockery and loos, and prices that…

  AROUND THE REGION – November 2015 When? Where? What? Throughout Novenber & December Various Christmas Markets 1st – 15th Ferme de découverte de Saint André Chestnuts for the kids to roast around an open…

  DONKEY DAYS with With Katja Willemsen   What do you give someone who has everything for their 50th birthday? A day out with donkeys of course. There is no age limit to falling in…