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

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. …

We managed to time our April 2007 trip to coincide with the annual goat Fair in Arles. Always a spectacle, this event is dedicated to all things goat. Pretty much anything you can think of doing with a goat or it’s bye products is demonstrated here. Great fun to watch – until you see the …