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!
This year we take the time once again to thank all those ordinary men and women who went on to do extraordinary things 100 years ago – and then again just 20 years later.
Toussaint, Castanyadas, Armistice 1918 and how The Unknown Soldier was chosen, and poor old ladies of over twenty-five….
Everyone loves a vide-grenier! Check out these dates and let us know if we’ve missed any.
Many are the stories of ‘encantades’ or ‘bruixas’, (witches) in the history of the P-O..
With quaint, cobbled streets, pretty squares, lively shops, restaurants, and bars, and art and music museums, there is certainly enough temptation to hang around the town, but there is plenty going on around and about too.
An anonymous 12th century sculptor, the Master of Cabestany was not recognised until the 1930s when a Romanesque-style tympanum was unearthed during renovation work at the parish church of Cabestany.
Did you know that one of the world’s most popular board games is being played right here in the P-O? Known as Xiang Qi (象棋), or Chinese Chess, this fascinating strategy game is enjoyed by…