Across the bridge from Ille sur Têt, on the road to Belesta, along a small road on the left running along by the river, lies the ruined village of Casenoves, (‘new houses’ in Catalan).
The ‘Castell de Sant Ferran’, built in Figueres in the mid 18th century, is the largest bastioned fortress in Europe and could house 4,000 men.
P-O reader, Peter Spencer, has unearthed the story behind the monument in Céret, commemorating artists that have been drawn to the area and have links to Céret and the P-O. Part 1.
Take a walk around the Perpignan station area with Tony Goodman and discover the history of the fabulous local architecture.
Thuir, dynamic little town in the Aspres, is well worth a wander. Plenty of good restaurants, cafés and shops to while away a pleasant few hours, colourful and lively market….
Out for the day – enjoy the cherry blossom stroll in Amélie les Bains. Best viewed in springtime but a great excursion all year round
Originally created in the 70s as a reservoir to supply local agriculture, the lake at Villeneuve-de-la-Raho quickly became a leisure area…
While visiting the Grand Hotel, the old village of Molitg should not be ignored. At its medieval centre is the 12th century church against which leans the 14th or 15th century Chateau de Molitg.
This month we’re heading up to to the mountain towns of Font Romeu and Les Angles, with a couple of stops en route to explore the historic walled towns of Villefranche and Mont Louis.
It was an adorable four-legged fellow called Jupi who started my love affair with Pyrénées-Orientales.