Like Wordsworth, Verlaine can say things that make the reader blush, but at his best he Is concise, simple and immediate in his impact. He could make the simple inexpressibly sad.
Cemeteries are busy on this day of remembrance and chrysanthemums are on sale on every street. Don’t offer them to your hostess when invited out for dinner! They are for the dead
One of the fourteen original countships of Catalonia in the eight century, the Girona of today is a great mix of historically interesting old and vibrant lively new, all within easy walking distance.
Today we’re heading up to the cooler air of the Conflent region, land of contrast, rich in culture and history, from its snowy peaks, wild, mountainous terrain and stunning lakes, to its many pretty and peaceful villages.
Although France has been laïque (secular) since 1905, there are a huge number of festivals and traditions based around the lives, accomplishments or remarkable events that happened to various saints.
Sainte Marie la Mer may not be the most glamorous seaside destination on the ‘Côte Sableuse’ but it does have its own unique charm.
Where the Pyrenees slip down into the Mediterranean sea, where the vineyards come to the edge of the town, you will find Collioure.
What’s on around the region in April 2022
When was the last time you jumped on a train and took a break?
Looking back to June 2014 (and a quick glance at long ago 2005) and my life in the P-O