Walk the Region. A very pleasant 3 ½ hour circular walk with 300m of ascent. The walk offers wonderful views to the coast and over the Massif de Canigou and valleys.
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Perched high on their unbelievable mountainous rocky outcrops, the castles of Queribus and Peyrepertuse dominate the beautiful rolling vineyards of Maury and Cucugnan.
Originally set up by the Rois de Majorque as a defence system to protect the Roussillon from invaders, the tours de signaux (signal towers) allowed information to be passed quickly around the region, using fire and smoke signals.
They might not all be a pulsing whirl of excitement – some are only small gatherings scantily attended – but it’s a great way to support the local producers.
Pic du Canigou walk – a sense of achievement and spectacular views from the top on a good day are more than worth the effort.
So you’ve secured your visa—congratulations! Now comes the practical part: getting your things across the Channel. Whether you’re relocating from the UK, the US, or any other non-EU country, France requires paperwork to make sure…
Wonderful walk with views of Le Massif de Canigou and its summit and very interesting industrial remains at Les Mines de Salver, near Taurinya.
Port Vendres and Banyuls. A circular walk with good paths, some moderate ascent/descent along the coast and short portions of road.