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Tourism Villefranche-de-Conflent
Villefranche-de-Conflent is located in the department of Pyrenees-Orientales in Languedoc-Roussillon region. This village is ranked among the most beautiful villages in France.
Tourists will find a medieval city dating from the 11th century. Fortifications were built by Vauban in the 17th century. It was these fortifications that earned him a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Inside the walled city of narrow streets is very narrow in which are established artisans and merchants. The architectural heritage of this city is remarkable.
Dominating the town is Fort Liberia. From there you will have breathtaking views of the city. Visitors to the city will also take the yellow train to get to Latour de Carol.
Sights of Villefranche-de-Conflent
- The fort Liberia
- the caves
- The Medieval City
- the ramparts
- Museum Relief Plan
- The little yellow train
- The 11th century Romanesque church
Museums and monuments to visit
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Grotte des Grandes CanalettesDiscovered in 1951 by Dr. Motte, the cave of the Great Canalettes is 300 meters from the town of Villefranche de Confluent in the Pyrenees-Orientales.In 1957, Henri Salvayre, hydrogeologist and ... -
Fort LibériaBuilt by Vauban from 1681, Fort Liberia is located on the heights of Villefranche-de-Confluent. In order not to alert the enemy of insufficient number of defense weapons, shutters on the windows were ... -
Abbaye Saint-Martin du CanigouBuilt in the tenth century by Wilfred II, the Saint-Martin du Canigou is located in the heart of the Canigou massif, on the heights of Casteil at 1094 meters altitude.After the death of Count Wilfred ... -
Chapelle Saint-MichelThis chapel is the tenth century, with Saint-Martin-de-Fenollar, Saint-Jérôme d'Argeles, Saint-Laurent and Saint-Nazaire Moussan Roujan, a witness for the pre-Romanesque architecture ...
Tour to explore the Pyrénées-Orientales
- Thème : Sites and museums
- Départ : Tautavel
- Durée : 6 jours
For 6 days, you will discover the Pyrénées-Orientales. Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, this department of Languedoc-Roussillon has a rich French-Spanish culture.
Welcome to Casteil
- Thème : Walks
- Départ : Casteil
- Durée : 3 jours
Casteil is a commune located in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in the Languedoc-Roussillon region.
Discovering Eastern Pyrenees
- Thème : Walks
- Départ : Casteil
- Durée : 1 jour
Discover the village of Casteil these and many tourist places at the foot of Canigou.
Small village classified most beautiful villages in France
- Thème : Walks
- Départ : Eus
- Durée : 2 jours
Eus, a village due south towards Canigou, before arriving in Prades, starting point for hiking and VVT to hameaus Comes ... In the village, on-site dining room at the teps free, small craft shops, ...
