Perpignan

Its not in Esperaza, Perpignan, so its rather outside of my self-imposed remit to mention the fact that Kat, John and I went there yesterday. However, it is of interest because of our marvellous bus system... John drove us to Quillan to catch the 7.55 a.m. one euro bus for the two hour drive though the mountains and gorges and open countryside to breakfast; where like country bumpkins we were immediatley ripped off for the price of breakfast :)
Checked the prices after that. So lunch was carefully researched and most impressive. Should you find yourself in Perpignan, try it - Le Coq au Riz in Rue de la Revolution which fed us tagines, baclava and tirimisu for a set 12 euro menu and was delicious, served by a charmer in clean and pleasent surroundings. (0468 51 27 54)

We hit the church of St John the Baptist with enthusiasm, dazzling spanish-style over-the-top religiosity. Caught some thrilling organ practice.

But the real gem of the day for me was an expo called Bestial by an artist named Vinz in the Walter Benjamin Centre of Contemporary Art (on till the 7th June)

He's Spanish and concerned with capitalism, austerity, the power of advertising and the rich. The work is provocative and beautifully executed using a mixture of collage, photography and paint.
He goes a-flyposting in various capitals and conceals his identity, Banksy style; though the mayor of Perpignan has given him a lovely expo and a decent catalogue. We outnumbered the staff and there seems to be no advertising - what a strange country! - but its worth the trip to check it out. 4 euro entry.