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…
reviewed by Louise Sayers Alfresco eating in town doesn’t get much prettier than this and Le Figuier is lucky enough to have this diminutive square all to itself. There isn’t actually a fig tree…
La Table de Cuisine, St André Restaurant reviewer, John Frazer-Robinson, visits this outstanding little restaurant in the village of St André in the Albères, near Argelès I believe the art of a great chef…
June 2011 Lazy Lunches and Super Suppers in Spain Reviewed by John Fairclough As summer beckons, the longer days tempt PO residents and visitors to nip over the border into Spain. Although the…
2011 Gastronomic tour of the P-O Taking a lead from fellow restaurant reviewer, John Fairclough, John Frazer-Robinson selects a few of his local favourites…. St Cyprien The Ascoli The Ascoli at St Cyprien is…
Rocher des Pirates, Claira reviewed by Louise Sayers 2012 Ahoy there me hearties! how about a meal out with a difference as the winter draws in? Rocher des Pirates is a unique dining experience in…