His stage name of Le Petomane (loosely translated as “the farter”) rather gives it away!
High above the village of Sorède, you will find the ruggedly impressive ruins of the Château d’Ultrera – the Castle of the Vulture
The walk is a steady climb up an unmetalled forest tack to the beautifully restored Chapelle de St. Laurent followed by a loop of footpaths through cork oak woods, taking in 2 ruined Mas before returning to the start
The UK government has announced that there will be changes to entry requirements for British passport holders traveling to France from November
De Mailly was the driving force behind the creation of Port Vendres as a port, and followed plans originally conceived by Vauban to open up and enlarge the existing facilities.
A circular, 4 hour, 12 km walk at low level with just 120m of ascent. Rocky paths with some sections of tarmac on country tracks.
With Canigou at its back and the River Tech in front, the views all around the fortified medieval town of Prats de Mollo are stunning. But it was not merely built for the view!
If you’re looking for an exciting winter or spring drive, why not take the stunning coast road across the border to El Port de la Selva, and return to France via Figueres?
The painting, now hanging in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, famously shocked the bourgeois society of his time.
A circular walk of 11 kilometres exploring the group of dolmens above the pretty village of St Michel de Llotes.