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Things to do in Pyrenees-Orientales, Occitanie: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Pyrenees-Orientales, France including Orgues d'Ille Sur Tet, Gorges de Galamus, Parc Aventure Font Romeu, Parc animalier des Angles, Jardin Des Plantes, Les 3 Bassins De Sources Chaudes, Lac des Bouillouses, Sentier du Littoral, Grotte des Canalettes, Parc de Valmy.
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1. Orgues d'Ille Sur Tet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,045 reviews
Suite a la crise sanitaire COVID-19 : Un ravin d'une vingtaine de metres est ferme a la visite car cet endroit est instable a cause des pluies du printemps. De plus, le ravin etant etroit, la distanciation physique n'est pas possible . Merci de votre comprehension!
Reviewed By 527laurau
It's a short walk, but it's a stunning place. It's worth the visit. A hidden jewel in the south of France.
2. Gorges de Galamus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 356 reviews
Reviewed By guillaumepremier
The gorge is impressive. The most scenic part is located between the villages Cubières-sur-Cinoble and Saint-Paul de Fenouillet, along the D10/D7 road. From approximatively 42°50′48.96″N 02°28′25.45″E (North) until 42°50′07.47″N 02°28′49.39″E (South) you are allowed to walk alongside the road. There are car parks on both sides of this stretch. This portion of the road is approx. 1,5 km long. After the walk, a small minibus (1 €) can bring you back to the parking where you started. It's possible to do the stretch with your own car, but it is not allowed to stop while driving. To enjoy the scenery and take pictures, I would therefore recommend to do it by foot. At the southern point of the stretch, you can go down via a small path to visit the Ermitage, which includes a semi-open cave whit an altar (it was used as a church). There's a small souvenir shop and café at the Ermitage. The southern parking has a café and public toilets. The walk alongside the road takes about 20 minutes. Count 30 minutes if you include the detour via the Ermitage. Canyoning is possible in the gorge. Even though it is forbidden to go down in the gorge without proper equipment/supervision, lots of people don't seem to care. Organized canyoning groups start from the Southern parking.
3. Parc Aventure Font Romeu
4. Parc animalier des Angles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 614 reviews
Venir visiter le parc animalier des Angles, unique dans les Pyrenees, c'est vivre intensement une aventure enrichissante a bien des points de vue. En parcourant les sentiers amenages du parc animalier, vous decouvrirez tous les animaux specifiques de la faune pyreneenne dans leur espace nature montagnard !
5. Jardin Des Plantes
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4.5 based on 169 reviews
A peaceful and verdant haven Open every afternoon, the Jardin des Plantes of Saint-Cyprien offers visitors an unforgettable visiting experience and a great idea for a romantic walk. The park provides a novel change of scenery, just 5 minutes from the beach, an oasis of coolness in the heart of the resort. The Jardin des Plantes of Saint-Cyprien, stroll calmly and with pleasure alone, as a couple or with family, knowing you will awaken your senses. The Jardin des Plantes, an exceptional haven of peace, is located in a 5-hectare century old park with more than 800 species of plants and vegetation, including a superb bamboo plantation, remarkable trees, a rich collection of ancient rose varieties and the aroma of rare plants. A place of enjoyment and relaxation Guided tours, entertainment and shows for children and families, yoga, tai chi and meditation are scheduled from June to October.
6. Les 3 Bassins De Sources Chaudes
7. Lac des Bouillouses
8. Sentier du Littoral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 796 reviews
Reviewed By dietero895
We decided to do this walk from Argelès-sur-Mer to Collioure. The route in one word: beautiful. The route is going over the mountains near the sea. So you got a lot of beautiful sights on the sea, coast and the villages around. A lot of the mountains have a sort of stairs so this makes climbing much easier and safer. Tip: instead of taking the bus back to argeles you can take the boat. For 7euro you have a boat back to argeles (duration 15min)
9. Grotte des Canalettes
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4.5 based on 683 reviews
THE CAVES OF LES CANALETTES: A MAGICAL DAY OUT! The caves of Les Grandes Canalettes are located at a mere 300 metres from the UNESCO World Heritage medieval town of Villefranche-de-Conflent in the département of Pyrénées-Orientales, and at the foot of the Mont Canigou massif on the road to Corneilla-de-Conflent and Vernet-les-Bains. Come and spend a magical day with the family in one of the most beautiful caves in France. The caves are accessible to the general public but the notion of discovery and adventure are ever present throughout your visit into the bowels of the earth…
Reviewed By AlbertSalichs - Manresa, Spain
Grotte des Canalettes is a cave with a lot of stalactites and stalagmites with wonderful natural forms. It is located in the surroundings of Villefranche-de-Conflent, a walled town in the South of France. I came here with my 4 years old daughter, and after she catched a jacket, we began the visit: great! there are some fantastic rooms with a lot of natural rock formations. She enjoyed a lot seeing the natural forms and discovering them. At the end, there was performed a show with colours and music: very nice! Also she liked very much. Really, a wonderful visit for all family (there are some stairs, so for seniors is a bit difficult). See also Le Train Jaune, Ramparts of Villefranche-de-Conflent, La Boutique du Champignon, Le Relais de Villefranche, Fort Liberia and Esglesia de Sant Jaume de Vilafranca)
