In 1898 the Gompel brothers founded the ‘Paris-France’ company to direct their growing chain of department stores ‘Aux Dames de France’. The chain was a great success in several large towns in France.
Far from the hussle and bussle of the pistes we offer you the chance of a pure wilderness experience. Discover the real mountains, the wildlife and the adventure of exploring away from the trodden paths with an experienced and qualified guide.
Amélie-les-bains, situated in the Tech valley, was named after Queen Amelia, wife of King Louis Philippe who launched the thermal station in the XIX century,
Snowshoe Walk Capcir Valley
Winter 2017 has arrived with a bank in the high valley of the Capcir. 4 days of storms and heavy snow has left the mountains with a high avalanche risk but in the forests there are perfect and safe conditions for exploring on snowshoes.
The rich and varied historical heritage of Catalonia means that the Pyrénées-Orientales is a region steeped in tradition. Festivals and regular events, many of them having their origins in the distant past, serve both to…
At 10.00am on a beautifully clear day, we assembled at the col de Creu between Matermale and Sansa for the second of our winter snowshoe walks.
Our previous walk in the valley of Planès had been a great success so this time we had planned a bbq at the unguarded refuge les Estagnols, on the slopes of the Madres peak.
Restaurants Open on NYE Don’t fancy seeing the New Year in at home? Here are a few restaurants open on 31st December. Bookings highly recommended! Click on each restaurant name for more info. Le Carasol…
Up to 4 months maternity leave, free health care for all, government-funded crèches and écoles maternelles, and a medal for having four children or more (yes really, read on)…. What a joy to be a…
As Christmas approaches, a few ideas for gifts from our advertisers, without whom P-O Life would not exist!
Gift Collection for local Children 14th November – 16th December Because every child deserves a happy Christmas, the town of Argelès-sur-Mer is organising a gift collection in the foyer of the Mairie. From today and running…