Painted in the Catalan colours of ‘sang et or’ (blood red and gold), le petit train jaune was built at the beginning of the century in order to link the towns and villages high up in the mountains with Perpignan and Prades, the principal administrative towns. It links Villefranche-de-Conflent with La Tour de Carol, is 63 km long, and made up of wooden compartments with bench seating.
This late winter, early spring Catalan tradition can leave you in a fine old mess
Follow in the footsteps of the Retirada on this day out through Las Illas, La Vajol and along the Chemin de l’Exil.
One of our favourite walks with stunning views, wild flowers, rosemary, thyme, lavender and gorse. (Last updated in 2017)
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.
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…
Today’s snowshoes are lightweight and easy to manoeuvre.
House of the Rising Sun or Le Pénitencier, sung here in French by Johnny Hallyday
The ‘Truce of God’ (Treuga Dei) signed in Toulouges banned fighting on Sundays and major holy days!
Explore some of the pretty villages along the foothills of the Albères.