Thuir, lively little town in the Aspres, is probably most famous for the Caves Byrrh.
A delightful and very interesting circuit of 3 hours, with 460 metres of ascent. Most of the route is in forest and offers good protection from the sun.
We often have springtime rain here in the P-O, but none to match the 20th May 1868 in Molitg les Bains when 313 mm fell in one hour.
Useful info to stay safe on the roads in Spain.
Who invented the Rousquille? Was it Touron in Arles sur Tech or pastry chef Marius Séguela of Amelie?
Doctor, specialist in the study of birds, beetles and tortoises, accomplished cellist…….
With quaint, cobbled streets, pretty squares, lively shops, restaurants, and bars, and art and music museums, there is certainly enough temptation to hang around the town, but there is plenty going on around and about too.
Beware the Oleander shrub, popular in the P-O for its evergreen qualities and delicate flowers and planted in quantity to jazz up roadsides, and gardens.
A high drive circuit from Céret, along winding, sometimes narrow roads, through unexploited countryside, remote hamlets and villages with great walking opportunities and superb views.
Did you know that the English word ‘cherry’ is believed to come from the old French word ‘cherise’