France’s largest farmers’ union, the FNSEA, has called a day of action on Friday, September 26. Farmers across the country are expected to protest against trade deals and imports that threaten French agriculture. While the…
Perched high on their unbelievable mountainous rocky outcrops, the castles of Queribus and Peyrepertuse dominate the beautiful rolling vineyards of Maury and Cucugnan.
Originally set up by the Rois de Majorque as a defence system to protect the Roussillon from invaders, the tours de signaux (signal towers) allowed information to be passed quickly around the region, using fire and smoke signals.
Pic du Canigou walk – a sense of achievement and spectacular views from the top on a good day are more than worth the effort.
So you’ve secured your visa—congratulations! Now comes the practical part: getting your things across the Channel. Whether you’re relocating from the UK, the US, or any other non-EU country, France requires paperwork to make sure…
Wonderful walk with views of Le Massif de Canigou and its summit and very interesting industrial remains at Les Mines de Salver, near Taurinya.
Port Vendres and Banyuls. A circular walk with good paths, some moderate ascent/descent along the coast and short portions of road.
UPDATE: RyanAir announced today on 24th September they have delayed this until 12th November not the 3rd as originally reported. If you’re planning to fly with Ryanair after 12th November 2025, you can leave your…
La suette miliaire was a mysterious and contagious disease which caused intense sweating, often-fatal fever, with death often occurring within hours.
The introduction of the new “free-flow tolling system” on several French motorways has caused confusion for many drivers. Unlike traditional toll booths, there are no barriers. Cameras record vehicle number plates, and motorists then have…