Many of us have taken to the hot springs of Dorres without knowing anything of its interesting history during the Second World War. The fashionable contempt in which the French hold the clergy seems to have been completely unjustified in that era…..but judge for yourselves.
An excellent circular walk of approximately 4 1/2 hours with 550m of ascent. The walk offers wonderful views of the Corbières ridges and valleys and beyond.
Millas, on the N116 between Perpignan and Ille sur Tet, has a rather lovely church, full of great Baroque art, plenty of shops and cafés – but today we are heading up to the Col de la Bataille, ancient battle ground and poignant memorial to members of the resistance group Henri Barbusse,
A stunningly beautiful drive or a pretty steep cycle ride of eight kilometres from Banyuls sur Mer will take you to the Col de Banyuls.
The Comrie Pipe Band from Perthshire are coming to the P-O this October to showcase their music and to bring a tiny bit of Scotland to the region.
Art, music and cinema….things to do, places to go…….
Roger de Flor was a Sicilian-born adventurer, mercenary, and Knight Templar, a bit of a villain,
In the 12th century, Catalans already had a well developed sense of identity and pride
A no-deal Brexit could cause headaches for pets travelling between the UK and Europe, with mandatory waiting periods of at least 3 months
Art, music and cinema….things to do, places to go…….