THE INFOPACK PYRENEES ROUSSILLON INTRODUCTION ……….…….. 1 CHILDREN …………………… 28 GETTING THERE …….……… 2 FESTIVALS AND EVENTS …. 28 CLIMATE ………..……………. 7 ART ………………….…………. 29 A BRIEF HISTORY ……………. 8 SPORTS/ACTIVITIES …………. 30 GUIDES …………………………. 9 TAXIS & HOTELS …………….. 34 NURIA AND THE CARANÇA … 15 GLOSSARY ………….…….….... 35 A DAY IN THE CORBIERES … 20 FRENCH PHONES …….……... 35 CATHARS ………………………. 21 MISCELLANEOUS ……………. 36 EATING AND DRINKING ……. 22 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION LES VINS ……………………….. 25 At the back of this Information booklet you will find the Customer Satisfaction Check Please send it back to us after the end of your holiday so that we may continue to improve our service. Holiday Information We are pleased that you have decided to The rivers Agly (from the Corbières), Têt discover the many attractions of this very (from the Capcir) and Tech (from the special region of France with its distinctive Vallespir) formed the fertile plain which today culture, good wines, traditional cuisine and is a favoured fruit growing area. Roussillon - breathtaking countryside. Red Earth. The colours assail us. In March, walk through orchards of espaliered apricots, The information compiled here aims to help nectarines, peaches and plums, branches heavy you enjoy your stay. We have tried to offer with pink and white blossom, the sky green, you as much information at a glance as pink and blue with reflections. possible. If you find that some details have changed, are incorrect or need updating, we Although there has been development along would appreciate a short note. the coast, imposed by grand plan from Paris, we still find long deserted sandy beaches and email to:
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