In these days of coronavirus, a new word, ‘une quatorzaine’, has emerged, referring to a period of fourteen days (or less) of quarantine.
Art, music and cinema….things to do, places to go…….
Even in the height of summer, with 6km of fine sandy beaches, Saint Cyprien is a must for paddlers and sun seekers. But don’t be fooled into thinking that it’s all about the beach…
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.
The Painted Frog (Discoglossus pictus scovazzi) is a very local variety, originally introduced to this area from Morocco.
Is it a church? Was it a mosque? Does the curious clover leaf shaped Notre Dame de la Merci in Planès conceal the tomb of Abu-Nezah, the Arab Governor of the Cerdagne?
Perched high on their unbelievable mountainous rocky outcrops, the castles of Queribus and Peyrepertuse dominate the beautiful rolling vineyards of Maury and Cucugnan.
Picture the gods cleaving the earth with a monstrous axe and you have the spectacular Gorges de Galamus.
Art, music and cinema….things to do, places to go…….
The international Sheepdog Trials in Osseja are an absolute joy for animal lovers, showing up the skills required and the great bond that is formed when man and dog work together as a team on a daily basis.