This is a very pretty circular walk above the charming Albères village of Montesquieu, which anyone interested in the flora of this delightful region should enjoy. It follows a well-marked trail with some lovely views from Canigou to the coast. It is about 6km long and takes about 2 hours. Some of the climbs are a bit steep and overall it is a medium level walk, so good boots and sticks are recommended.

A medieval detour to Besalu WALK THE REGION WITH CHRISTIAN PIQUEMAL This outing in Spanish Catalonia combines easy rambling and cultural discovery. The morning walk explores, almost on plain level, a beautiful countryside hiding remarkable…

with Henry Shaftoe An architectural tour around the railway station neighbourhood in Perpignan….. Doesn’t sound very promising, does it? Yet “Le Quartier de la Gare” ( the neighbourhood between Perpignan Station and Place Catalogne –…