The French region of Pyrenées-Orientales -- known to some as "Northern Catalonia" is keeping an anxious eye on the crisis just across the border.

The most potent symbol of Catalan identity is Mont Canigou, the mountain that sits between the French city of Prades and the Spanish border. For Catalans it is their sacred mountain and has been ...

This time last year the Catalan government was busily preparing for a vote on independence, even though the parliament had yet to give its final approval. One puzzle was how to obtain ballot ...

A mosque in Piera was torched days before opening. Police suspect arson. The case has reignited debate over mosque oversight ...

Ferne Arfin samples Catalan culture in both French Catalonia and Spain's Catalunya, in an area straddling the French and Spanish border.

Also known as French Catalonia, its capital, Perpignan, is considered the largest Catalan city after Barcelona. While French is the official language, Catalan is also spoken and has a strong presence.

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has left the door open for Spanish champions Barcelona to play in the French league if Catalonia were to become independent from Spain, The Telegraph reports ...

This unpretentious French resort is a world away from the Cote d’Azur Skip the glitz of the Riviera for a terracotta town in French Catalonia with a spectacular beach and laid-back vibes ...

Catalonia has an impressive slate of titles from Cannes first-timers and serial winners at this year's festival and market.