Is it a church? Was it a mosque? Does the curious clover leaf shaped Notre Dame de la Merci in Planès conceal the tomb of Abu-Nezah, the Arab Governor of the Cerdagne?
Walk the Region. Amelie, Montbolo, Palalda. A cool walk for hot summer days, this 3h 30 mins – 8 km circular walk has approximately 450 metres of ascent, virtually all in the first half, along shady forest tracks.
The Knights Templar, soldier knights, returning to France from the Holy Land, made Mas Deu their administrative and religious headquarters in Roussillon.
This Conflent cave is an amazing, animated dinosaur experience.
A day out in the High Vallespir is always a pleasure.
The Cathar religion flourished greatly in Southern France during the 12th and 13th centuries.
Thuir, lively little town in the Aspres, is probably most famous for the Caves Byrrh.
With quaint, cobbled streets, pretty squares, lively shops, restaurants, and bars, and art and music museums, there is certainly enough temptation to hang around the town, but there is plenty going on around and about too.
A high drive circuit from Céret, along winding, sometimes narrow roads, through unexploited countryside, remote hamlets and villages with great walking opportunities and superb views.
Chateau Fort Liberia is perched above the beautiful village of Villefranche de Conflent.