Articles related to "Pyrenees Mountains"

Walk, cycle or try one of the many adrenalin pumping outdoor sports on offer in the mountains around the French spa town of Luz-Saint-Sauveur.

For over three decades, the Pyrenees National Park has helped to preserve the varied landscapes and biodiversity in the mountains of south west France.

When Rome was threatened with the usurpation of it's influence in matters of knowledge and learning, it began the first crusade against local Europeans.

Three major trails traverse the Pyrenees in France and Spain: The Grand Randonnee 10 (GR-10), the Grand Randonnee 11 (GR-11) and the Haute Route Pyrennean (HRP).

With the splendid mix of landscapes here, from mountains to sea and everything in between, it's no surprise the Barcelona area offers a diverse mix of adventures.

This recipe for Basque Soup is one that's quite similar to the soup served in many of the family style Basque restaurants in the Central California area.

It's the classic family vacation. We've all done it. The family beach vacation. Still, not all beaches are created equal. Some beaches cater more to rowdy 18-year-olds for Beach Week. Some are a little too quiet to keep the kids entertained. Here are the best family beach vacations, each one a beach destination that is ideal for both parents and kids.

Galatoire's is so loved for its authentic French Creole cuisine that patrons line up on Bourbon Street for hours just to get in. Or pay others to stand in line for them.

A brief overview of the early history of the Basque region of Spain, in the heart of the Pyrenees.

Two new herding breeds and a sporting breed competed in the 2009 Philadelphia dog show but a Scottie named Champion Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot won Best in Show.

Originally grown exclusively in southwest France, the robust, highly tannic Tannat has become the principal wine of Uruguay.

Any person who hasn't yet experienced a religious pilgrimage will find that this opportunity can greatly enhance their spiritual life.

Once a pagan journey, the Camino has been a Catholic tradition for over 1000 years. Today, hundreds of people still complete the journey every year.

Travel information on the French capital's best sporting, film and cultural events, such the marathon and the Nouveau Festival International de Danse. Expect fireworks...

A Pyrenees trek runs from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, spending much of its time in high mountains. Gear requirements will depend on the season and the route.

Women secretly served as couriers, code breakers, intelligence analysts and spies behind enemy lines for America's Office of Strategic Services.

Facts for visitors on the Bishop of Urgell, Casa de la Vall, Arinsal, Pal, El Tarter, Pas de la Casa and Grau Roig, Catalan, walks and the church of Sant Roma de les Bons

Black horses have captured the imagination of generations, representing the dream horse of many a horsey youngster.

Donostia San Sebastian is a lively coastal city with a youthful verve. Teens will especially love this hip city filled with surfers and a few minutes from France.

Allow yourself to unwind at this luxurious spa where you can inhale inspiration just by looking at the poetic Pyrenees mountains or become part of it while skiing.

The Carthaginian general Hannibal started the second war between Rome and Carthage by destroying the city of Saguntum. Bent on Rome's destruction, he then led his army th

Spanish separatists along with French xenophobes continue violence against civilians and immigrants. Terrorism and religious intolerance reappear in Spain and France.

The Aragón region of Spain is a Mecca for outdoor adventures, while its capital city of Zaragoza is a bustling urban setting with a legendary Virgin Mary sighting.

Basque folk dancers perform the sorgin dantza (witch dance) as a reminder of a time when pagan beliefs and myths were a strong influence in their pre-European culture.

Baqueira-Beret, Spain's largest ski resort, offers plenty of terrain, and a singular cross-cultural experience not found elsewhere in Europe's ski country.

After 1173, the four sons of King Henry II and Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine - Henry, Richard, Geoffrey and John - meant nothing but trouble for their father.