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…..
This French tradition of serving a frangipane filled tart known as the ‘galette des rois’ (or the ‘gateau des rois’ in the South of France) on, or around the 6th January, (the first Sunday of each New Year) actually dates back to the 14th century.
Drop in for a drink, a bit of tapas, a chat, a giggle, a gossip……or just pop by and say hello! We’d love to see you.
Art lovers are spoilt for choice in our beautiful region so which exhibions to visit? P-O writer, Ellen Turner Hall’s passion for art leads her all over the P-O, visiting exhibitions featuring some incredible artists, both living and long-departed, some famous, others waiting in the wings.
Perpignan was elected ‘Capital de la Sardana 2019’ and takes this honour very seriously.