What’s on in the Roussillon Confent The Roussillon Conflent is a vibrant collection of 16 different communes, each with their own unique charm.
Bike, quad, horse ride along the many panoramic tracks, through sweet smelling garrigue, shady forests of chestnut and cork oak, or take a drive along dramatic scenic routes with breathtaking views, through pretty Catalan villages, amidst countryside steeped in history.
Wander back in time in the footsteps of prehistoric man, discover ancient art and architecture, meet the people, visit the markets, taste the wine, the regional specialties, enjoy the restaurants and cafés… simply sit back with a cool drink on a shady summer terrace and watch the world go by…
Don’t miss… Le Château Musée de la Préhistoire, Belesta La Coopérative oléicole ‘La catalane’, Millas Le prieuré de Serrabona, Boule d’Amont L’ermitage de Domanova, Rodès Le Hospice d’Ille, Ille sur Têt Credit photos: ©E.Fondecave / ©DR-Le département 66
Did you know? Roussillon Conflent is also home to the strange limestone cliffs, Les Orgues . Dominating the landscape and forming a natural amphitheatre made of tall pillars of rock, these wonderful tall fairy chimneys have sculpted by nature over the last five million years.
Follow the well laid-out trail, accompanied by an explanatory booklet (included in the admission price of 5€), through incredible scenery. Free parking, café and kiosk with local delicacies.
Following déconfinement , Les Orgues are once again open to visitors.
Until 14th June : 9.30am – 7pm 15th June – 14th September : 9.15am – 8pm 15th September – 14th October : 9.30am – 7pm 15th October – 14th November : 10am – 6pm 15th November – 17th December : 2pm – 5.30pm Annual closure 18th December – 3rd January Contact Tel: 04 68 57 99 00 Email: tourisme@tourisme-roussillon-conflent.fr Address: Place Henri Demay 66130 Ille-sur-Têt Website: www.tourisme-roussillon-conflent.fr
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As featured in POL N° 64 (summer 2019) – click to read full article
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