The oak tree of the Trabucayres, which used to stand on the crossroads of the turn-off to Maureillas on the N9 coming out of Le Boulou to Le Perthus (very near the Auberge du Chene) was hollow and could hide up to nine villains.
On the Icehouse trail is an excerpt from Colin Duncan Taylor’s latest book, Menu from the Midi: A Gastronomic Journey through the South of France
The Garrotxa Volcanic Zone became a Natural Parc in 1985. It consists of more than thirty volcanic cones, most of them hidden in deep forests.
Covid and flu lurk in the wings. It is easy to make an appointment on line and even to consult some doctors and specialists via video call, which could be more practical and reassuring for some.
Le Pont du Diable – The Devil’s Bridge Many bridges built in medieval Europe were named “the Devil’s Bridge” as they were often amazing feats of architecture, built by hand with skills considered beyond human…
It was an adorable four-legged fellow called Jupi who started my love affair with Pyrénées-Orientales.
Driving up the Vallespir, before Ceret, on the right, set in beautiful gardens rising out of its own vineyards in all its Belle Époque glory is the imposing Chateau d’Aubiry. The castle was put on…
The majority of avalanches happen outside of the controlled ski domains and are likely to have been set off by a skier or snow-shoe walker.
The pretty little village of Formigueres, historic Capital of the Capcir, lies in the heart of the Parc Naturel, Five kms north of Les Angles on the D118.
You have probably crossed Caixas on your way to visit Castelnou without spotting this commune hidden in the rugged heart of the Aspres.