At the foot of the Albères mountain range, just a short drive away from the Spanish border lies Argelès. Its name comes from the Latin ‘argila’ meaning clay. Its motto, ‘qui s’hi acosta, té resposta’ means…
Le Racou – shabby chic, pretty creeks… take a peek! Who doesn’t love this beach just south of Argelès port?
The Red Box: This expo is over but the photos on the page are sadly reminiscent of what is going on in the world today.
A novel which takes place in and around Perpignan in the dark days of the Second World War and of the Nazi occupation.
Visit the MUME in La Jonquera to see mostly unpublished prints, in the footsteps of Robert Capa and the forgotten army of the Retirada.
What’s on around the region in February 2021
The Mexican Suitcase’ describes the contents of three cardboard boxes of 4,500 35mm negatives of the Spanish Civil War by Robert Capa, Gerda Taro, and Chim (David Seymour), who risked their lives to witness history in the making.
Thérèse Cau, daughter of Spanish Republicans and native of Port Vendres, recounts the tumultuous history of her family, from their origins in Catalonia to their lives in France today.
Out for the day… on the one euro bus. This is a drive out without the driving and everyone can have a glass of wine or two with lunch. Plus it’s a form of transport…
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