Medieval fortified city built by Vauban at the confluence of the Têt and Rotja rivers, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Vauban fortifications network, 2008). Founded in 1090 by the Count of Cerdagne, Villefranche has preserved intact its pink ramparts from the 12th century, its medieval towers and Catalan alleyways. Starting point of the legendary Train Jaune (Línea Pirinexus), a century-old historic train that winds its way to Latour-de-Carol at 1,593 m altitude. Gateway to the Gorges de la Carança, one of the most spectacular trails in the Pyrenees.
Villefranche-de-Conflent — une étape incontournable sur la route des Pyrénées
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Local produce, local markets and authentic flavors of the Pyrenean region.
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Col séparant les Corbières audoises du plateau du Capcir catalan, le col de Jau offre une transition entre deux paysages…
Col du Capcir/Cerdagne sur la N116, entre Mont-Louis et Formiguères. Porte d'entrée du Capcir et de ses stations de ski …
Seuil entre la haute Cerdagne et le Conflent, sur la N116 entre Mont-Louis et Bourg-Madame. Frontière climatique : Cerda…
Guided tour of the rare citrus orchard-conservatory in full bloom. Discovery of the secrets of pollination, history of citrus fruits and rare European varieties. Mandatory reservation, limited places. €10/adult, €7/child.
Learn more open_in_newFrom fork to plate — local producers' market, concerts and entertainment in the thermal town of Ax-les-Thermes. Producers from the Ariège Pyrenees who respect their territories, the environment and health.
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