School holidays in the Pyrénées-Orientales don’t have to mean expensive theme parks or military-level planning.
Fancy dress, street parades, fireworks, singing, dancing, and the symbolic burning of evil spirits. That’s Carnival in the P-O
This French tradition of serving a frangipane filled tart actually dates back to the 14th century.
Cure the hang over and kick start the new year with a brisk dip in the Med with swimming club la Palme catalane in Canet en Roussillon at 11.30am
Fancy a dip in the Med to bring in the New Year?
This year taking place on the 7th & 8th December, check with your local mairie of tourist office for events near you.
Duo Catherine Dagois, singer (contralto) and Edgar Teufel (organ) are well-known to the Catalan public…..
Proj’aide 66 throw their hearts and souls into bringing a bit of happiness to those who need it most by fund raising at craft markets, Christmas markets, themed events, concerts and more
They might not all be a pulsing whirl of excitement – some are only small gatherings scantily attended – but it’s a great way to support the local producers.
Franco allegedly believed dancers were passing on coded messages with their feet!