COMPILED IN 2010 France Montescot – Golf Green 66 (9 Holes) 14 Allee des Valmaries 66180 Villeneuve de la Raho T. 0468 559845 M. 06729 47493 E. contact@golf-66.com W. www.golf-66.com Distance from Perpignan: 11 kms…
Amélie-les-bains, situated in the Tech valley, was named after Queen Amelia, wife of King Louis Philippe. Like La Preste it is a spa town with numerous sulphur springs which are apparently used to great…
St.George’s Church, Vernet-Les-Bains In 2008 we handed St.George’s church building over to the commune of Vernet-les-Bains with the agreement that they would refurbish it making it fit to use as a cultural centre for the…
Llo and Behold! Absolutely worth the drive. In the Cerdagne and Capcir, when the winter snows cover the land, it’s natural that thoughts turn to snow sports, but have you thought of combining a day…
Les deux Corbères by Deb Corbère les Cabanes, near Millas, officially came about in 1856 when the families on the plain and on the heights of the Chateau had a war. Talking to local people…
If you are thinking of heading out to Bugarach to witness the end of the world on 21st December, don’t expect to climb the mountain. French police have banned access to the Pic and will…
Reviewed by Ted Hiscock 2011 LE DOUBLE Y, PERPIGNAN The name sounds so much more romantic in French than in English. I was naïve enough to feel the need to ask “Why?” “YY stands for…
Reviewed in July 2011 A day in Banyuls sur Mer can be a relaxing beach experience or as full of activities as you would wish. Take the tourist train for a visit to the Chapelle…
AROUND THE TOUR DE FRANCE AND UP A HIDDEN VALLEY with Gill Williams Yesterday, we set out again for a little trip. We had promised to visit a friend in Luc-sur-Orbieu (Aude) who makes jewellery,…
REVIEWED IN AUGUST 2012 LE CÉDRAT JOACASINO, LE BOULOU by John Fairclough In one of his French themed books, the humorous travel writer, Stephen Clarke tells of fixing a first date with one of his…