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The lounge at La Paloma has been designed to take full advantage of the stunning views across the valley. The lounge is a large double aspect room with south facing, full width, patio doors and provides comfortable accommodation and a wonderful location for contemplative reflection as you gaze across the village to the hills on …

Most people land at Girona airport and rush up the motorway to get to La Paloma. Unless you are on a very short trip we would recommend that your take the time to explore the city of Girona. The old town around the cathedral can only be described as elegant. Fabulous medieval architecture, stylish shops …

You won’t be using the pool in December – but we have often had breakfast and lunch on the terraces around the house over the Christmas period.   Food iis mportant to us so the house has a well equipped kitchen with seating for at least 8 people and a large dining room for serious …

One of the great things about the location of La Paloma is it’s proximity to Spain.    Within half an hour you can be across the frontier and enjoying a different cultural experience. One of our favourite destinations is the Hotel Empuries on the coast near L’Escala and less than an hour from La Paloma. …

The famous GR10 footpath passes through Arels sur Tech past the front of La Paloma before climbing out of the village up the mountain in front of the house. The GR 10 is a French GR footpath or hiking trail that makes it possible to walk from one end of the Pyrenees Mountains to the …

The Procession of the Sanch – Good Friday The Abbey of Arles-sur-Tech is the see of the venerable Brotherhood of the Sanch, founded in 1416 by Saint Vincent Ferrer. Every Good Friday The Black Penitents organise a night procession through the streets of the village carrying artifacts from the Abbey representing scenes from the Passion …

Bains de Saint Thomas One of the special features of this area of France is the proliferation of Spas and Springs. One of our favourites is Bains de Saint Thomas. This is in the Tet Valley on the N116 road to the ski resorts around Mont Louis. One of our joys is to drive to …

La Paloma is in the medieval village of Arles sur Tech in the Pyrenees Oriental in Languedoc in south West France. In 1956 Mousier Boix, a local chiropractor, chose this site with spectacular views of the Pyrenees and close to the village to build a villa to live in and a separate suite of rooms …

Rue Jean Bart 1 66190 Collioure Tel: +33 4 68823600 The Amphitryon is one of our favourite seafood restaurants in Collioure. With stunning views across the harbour to the famous Collioure church this is a perfect place for a leisurely lunch or dinner. View Larger Map