Tourism

From fields of snow covered Rhododendrons to the scented pine trees on the sunny cliff tops. The Roussillon country-side has witnessed the determination of its farmers and fishermen, all of which have helped to shape the landscape.

From 0 to 2807 metres (the peak of the Mount Canigou) the diversity of the land, its vegetation and its heritage is a never-ending source for exploring the region.

LE VALLESPIR

The Vallespir stretches the length of the Tech Valley, between the foothills of The Alberes, the hills of Les Aspres and the Massif of the Canigou.

Protected from the winds, the Vallespir offers an image of tranquillity. The hills planted with vines and olive trees, cork oak trees..... apple, pear and cherry trees. The chestnut and beech trees make for the most beautiful of forests where the wild mushrooms grow in abundance.

To Visit: Ceret and its Modern Art Museum. Amelie Les Bains and its thermal baths.Arles sur Tech and the Sainte Tombe. Prats de Mollo and its Catalan traditions (Bear Festival “Fête de l’Ours”.

THE VERMEILLE COAST

At the end of the Pyrenees where the mountains meet the Mediterranean Sea, the vineyards spread like terraces facing the sea. Many of the greatest artists have found inspiration from visiting this magnificent rocky coastline.

To Visit: Collioure. The Bay of Paulilles. Banyuls and its wine caves. The natural marine reserve.

LA SALANQUE AND THE ROUSSILLON

A coastline where beautiful lakes and lagoons can be found along with fishing ports and harbours. The land in the Tet Valley is ideal for cultivating a multitude of fruits and vegetables, from tomatoes to artichokes, apricots to peaches.

To Visit: Perpignan, The Palace of the Kings of Majorca, the Cathedral of Saint Jean....Salses and its Surprising Fortress...and many typical Catalan villages.

LES ASPRES AND THE CONFLENT

Between the fields and the mountains, the Aspres and the Conflent are dominated by the shadows of the Canigou, the sacred mountain of the Catalan people.

The orchards along the river banks of the Aspres, where the scrublands alternates with ancient vines that make some of the best wines of the region.

The Tet Valley offers some Romanesque jewels: Serrabone, Saint-Michel of Cuxa, The Abbey of Saint Martin du Canigou…

To Visit: The Little Yellow Train from Villefranche de Conflent. Prades and its rich architecture….

CERDAGNE AND CAPCIR

Two Pyrenean plateaus to the South of the department, just an hours drive away from the Mediterranean coast, this area is one of the regions main assets.

The magnificent lakes of Les Bouillouses, Matemale, Les Camporells…..are all easily accessible. There are a multitude of possibilities for easy walks or adventurous hikes for the more experienced rambler!

To Visit: Font Romeu. The Solar Oven at Odeillo. The Natural hot springs…

L’AGLY AND THE FENOUILLEDES

The Northern territory of the Catalan Region is a land full of emotion, pride and freedom, from the Cathar Castles to the land of the first Europeans, 450 000 years ago (Tautavel and the pre-history museum).

Between Catalan and Occitan culture, this part of the Corbieres is very rich in History, traditions and beautiful countryside.

To Visit: The Wine caves at Rivesaltes and Maury. The Gorges of Galamus. Saint Paul de Fenouillet.