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Le Train du Pays Cathare et des Fenouilledes (TPCF)

Kate 29/10/2025 0 Comments

Look out for the fun theme trains like the Scary Halloween Special on 31 October…..

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Bewitched in Villefranche de Conflent

Kate 26/10/2025 0 Comments

How about Halloween in Villefranche de Conflent. Several shops sell ‘poupées sorcières’, as befits the legends of magic and witchcraft surrounding this region.

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THEMED TRAINS: Le Train du Pays Cathare et des Fenouilledes (TPCF)

Kate 26/10/2025 0 Comments

How about a trip this week on the Scary Halloween Special?

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Autumn Picnic at the Tours of Cabrenç

Kate 18/10/2025 1 Comment

To the Tours of Cabrenç for a Perfect Autumn picnic When there’s a light sprinkling of snow on Canigou and the vineyards are just turning gold it’s a perfect time to pack up a picnic…

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SORÈDE: Walk or Drive to Château d’Ultrera.

Kate 14/10/2025 0 Comments

High above the village of Sorède, you will find the ruggedly impressive ruins of the Château d’Ultrera – the Castle of the Vulture

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Vide-greniers (car boot sales)

Kate 13/10/2025 5 Comments

Everyone loves a vide-grenier! Check out these dates and let us know if we’ve missed any.

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Llançà, El Port de la Selva.

Kate 12/10/2025 1 Comment

If you’re looking for an exciting winter or spring drive, why not take the stunning coast road across the border to El Port de la Selva, and return to France via Figueres?

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Out for the day: a stroll along the royal canal

Laura McLellan 11/10/2025 0 Comments

One of the many irrigation canals that criss-cross the Pyrenees-Orientales runs through the pretty village of Rodès. Enjoy a relatively light walk of 1 – 1.5 hours. A small section of climbing but nothing too challenging.

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Out for the Day : Walk it, Run it, Bike it

Laura McLellan 30/09/2025 0 Comments

Whether you’re in training for the Tour de France, the London Marathon or just trying to lose a few extra kilos, this ‘piste cyclable’ has something for everyone.

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Walk the Region: La Serre de Vingrau

Kate 30/09/2025 0 Comments

Walk La Serre de Vingrau A 3h 30m – circular walk of 9 km Impressive cliffs in view on the ascent, internationally renowned with around 400 climbing routes. Views across Roussillon from the summit.

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