La SPA (Société Protectrice des Animaux) was created in 1845 by Doctor Etienne Pariset.
Cultural artefacts have long been targeted by armies as a demonstration of their superiority, dominance and power. The Spanish Civil War and WW2 were no different. Collectors and curators were therefore anxious to protect their cultural heritage.
Cork oaks (chênes lieges) are plentiful in this southern part of France, but few reach such a majestic size as this magnificent tree in the grounds of Mas Santol, Reynès, believed to be the largest in the P.O.
A circular 10.5km walk with approx. 440 metres of ascent. Allow 3 hours.Suitable for all with a reasonable level of fitness.
A round-up of all the airports which are accessible from the Pyrénées-Orientales. Airports at Carcassonne, Béziers, Montpellier, Girona and Barcelona are all possible choices for getting to the Perpignan area by air.
The Pyrénées-Orientales are a wonderful place to spend your retirement but as you get older, you may need to consider additional support. Here’s our guide to some of the key considerations for growing old in France.
Shake off the cold dark winter and welcome in spring with the bright, colourful, topsy turvy world of carnaval in the Pyrénées-Orientales
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.
The carnaval in Amélie is steeped in history, with the first official appearance in the press being a report in the « Courrier de Céret », dated 18th March 1888. It has taken place every year since 1945 and is now known as one of the most popular in the P-O.
You may well have heard of Laurie Lee’s famous «Cider with Rosie”, a well known A Level lit study in the 60s and 70s, but did you know that it is one of a semi-autobiographical trilogy?