Narbonne is a leafy and well-appointed town, initially founded by the Romans in 118 BCE, when it was known then as Narbo. Once a very prosperous port and a major city due to its strategic location, it was in fact Rome’s first colony in Gaul.
A full day hike taking in the gorges and forest of the Spanish Pyrenees from Sadernes to St. Aniol
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.
How about Halloween in Villefranche de Conflent. Several shops sell ‘poupées sorcières’, as befits the legends of magic and witchcraft surrounding this region.
A gorge is a very deep crevice between two mountains or hills, formed by rivers running through and eroding rock over a very long period of time. Here are a couple to take your breath away.
A gentle stroll amidst the exquisite pink blossom of the ornamental cherry trees in Amélie Palalda. Blink and you’ll miss it!
Walk the region with Tim and Chris Parker, heading out for the day in Leucate. This 4 hour / 12km route takes in plateau, cliffs and coastline!
Ideas of things to see and do when the weather takes a turn for the worse
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….