The international Sheepdog Trials in Osseja are an absolute joy for animal lovers, showing the great bond when man and dog work together.
The cloisters of St. Genis des Fontaines are the setting for an exhibition of artists, sculptors and painters of diverse styles.
We are undoubtedly spoilt for fabulous ‘stations balnéaires’ (seaside resorts) here in the P-O , but many of them are all about the beach and the sea itself – which means there’s not much going on in winter and early spring. Saint Cyprien however is an all-year-rounder.
Chateau Fort Liberia is perched above the beautiful village of Villefranche de Conflent.
The first midsummer fire on Canigou in modern times was lit on 23 June 1955 by Francois Poujade and fellow USAP rugby fanatics – both to celebrate his birthday and Perpignan’s victory over FC Lourdes in the Yves du Manoir Challenge cup.
Only fragments survive to witness the passage of more than 60,000 people interned in the Camp of Rivesaltes between 1942 and 1966.
Ideas of things to see and do when the weather takes a turn for the worse
Shake off the cold dark winter and welcome in spring with the bright, colourful, topsy turvy world of carnaval in the Pyrénées-Orientales
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
Duo Catherine Dagois, singer (contralto) and Edgar Teufel (organ) are well-known to the Catalan public…..