La Paloma is more than a place to stay, it’s a place to live. Forget tightly packed tourist agendas and let daily life be the attraction for a change. If done properly, shopping for dinner can be a full day’s entertainment in France. From La Paloma you can bike or walk to several vibrant village …
Love and War in the Pyrenees, A Story of Courage, Fear and Hope, 1939-1944 is a book by local writer Rosemary Bailey. It’s a memoir and historical look at this region told through the stories of the people who live here. It’s a winner of the British Guild of Travel Writers Award for best narrative …
Slow Living doesn’t mean doing nothing, it means doing better. We encourage guests at La Paloma to get out and explore, to turn up their senses and experience our region’s aromas, sounds, sites, tastes and textures.One of the best ways to do this is by walking. With a limitless number of paths crisscrossing the region, …
La Paloma owner, John Biggs came to France in search of a dream in 2003, what could possibly go wrong? Having suffered ritual humiliation from friends and family for missing a flight to La Paloma last month I was determined not to give them another opportunity as I prepared for the second leg of my …
22 Degrees and sunny in Arles today! Clearing the decks in the UK today before heading out with kids and grandkids for a couple of weeks of wine, chocolate and sunshine. John
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 …