Fancy dress, street parades, fireworks, singing, dancing, and the symbolic burning of evil spirits. That’s Carnival in the P-O
From War to Sanctuary: How Spain’s Masterpieces Fled Franco During La Retirada
French/Catalan humour at its weirdest?
The ‘grégoires’ tradition is a weird and fascinating read!
This late winter, early spring Catalan tradition can leave you in a fine old mess
The nearest French equivalent to Pancake Day is the ‘Fête de la Chandeleur’ (Candlemas) on 2nd February.
Three Kings in Perpignan
This French tradition of serving a frangipane filled tart actually dates back to the 14th century.
A pre-Covid look at New Year’s Day in Collioure
Don’t say Happy New Year before midnight on the 31st