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Discover the best top things to do in Pyrenees-Orientales, France including Cathedrale St-Jean, Abbaye Saint Martin du Canigou, Cimetiere des Espagnols, Four Solaire, Fort Saint-Elme, Ermitage de St Ferreol, Tour de la Massane, Ramparts of Villefranche-de-Conflent, Tumba de Antonio Machado en el cementerio de Collioure, Memorial du Camps D'Argeles-sur-Mer.
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1. Cathedrale St-Jean
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 709 reviews
Reviewed By frankn829
This is certainly a beautiful church worthy of exploring. You definitely get a feel that it was meant to be a bit bigger, but, it has a lot of amazing art in every nook and cranny. One really interesting item is an apparent crypt cemented in by a covering with four skull and crossbones figures - one on each corner. Being close to the sea, it makes you wonder...
2. Abbaye Saint Martin du Canigou
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4.5 based on 396 reviews
On an eagle's nest in the heart of the Massif du Canigou, the former Benedictine Abbey of St. Martin's discretely overhangs the valley since the XI century. A unique site just waiting to be discovered by the delighted rambler, with ist bell tower, marble capitals, the vaulted abbey-church and crypt... A jewel of early Romanesque architecture typical of this region.
Reviewed By rebeccatust - Perpignan, France
The walk up to this Abbey, perched on the top of a mountain, is fantastic (about 40 mins, bring walking shoes). The kids (aged 4 and 6) enjoyed it too. The Abbey is a great reward at the end, the guided tour (in French) is very well done and interesting (even for young children), and there are views of the mountains from all around the Abbey.
3. Cimetiere des Espagnols
4. Four Solaire
5. Fort Saint-Elme
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 894 reviews
Sixteenth century fortress built by Emperor Charles V. Museum - Arsenal Renaissance. Unique perspective.
Reviewed By B238BJjanem
We saw this Fort above our apartment every day and just had to walk uphill on a safe path to see inside. Surprised to see a road on the other side right up to the door! But we enjoyed the walk. Lots of suits of armour and weapons to see and marvellous views. Just do it!
6. Ermitage de St Ferreol
7. Tour de la Massane
8. Ramparts of Villefranche-de-Conflent
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4.5 based on 630 reviews
First built in the Middle Ages, Villefranche-de-Conflent city walls were deeply transformed by Vauban during the 17th century. These walls are unique, because they are composed of two layered covered patrol path. The exceptional aspect of the walls of Villefranche-de-Conflent allowed its registration on the world heritage list of UNESCO(with 11 other sites fortified by Vauban, Réseau Vauban) in July 2008.
Reviewed By weeonebruce - Province of Mendoza, Argentina
Getting there is the beginning of your tour towards the past; the two rivers that meet at the corner of the massive walls! Going into the little village is also an awesome way of imagining living in the medieval times closed in between four walls: the tiny streets, the well kept buildings,,,ahhh! We went twice: once during the week and then back again for lunch on the weekend. Fantastic both times because we were able to walk around the village on our own without a hurry, and then again but lots of people and all the tiny shops open to the public
9. Tumba de Antonio Machado en el cementerio de Collioure
10. Memorial du Camps D'Argeles-sur-Mer
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
