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Bourg-Madame

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Pyrénées-Orientales

At the heart of Cerdanya, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department lies the town of Bourg-Madame. This Catalan city is at the crossroads of three countries, and offers a real gateway to France for all the Catalan South. All these cultures mix together to offer visitors a melting pot full of charm.

Located close to Prades, great tourist site Languedoc-Roussillon, Bourg-Madame offers lifestyle, culture but also natural heritage, with the Regional Natural Park of the Catalan Pyrenees, and historical. Formerly appreciated by kings of France and Spain holiday place of the kings of Aragon, Bourg-Madame today remains a popular tourist destination.

A 1150 meters, Bourg-Madame charm by its greenery and sunshine that make it an ideal holiday.

Geographical information

MunicipalityBourg-Madame
Postcode66760
Latitude42.4343970 (N 42° 26’ 4”)
Longitude1.9445950 (E 1° 56’ 41”)
AltitudeFrom 1130m to 1235m
Surface area7.85 km²
Population1279 inhabitants
Density162 inhabitants/km²
PrefecturePerpignan (101 km, 1:38)
Insee code66025
IntercommunalityCC Pyrénées Cerdagne
DepartmentPyrénées-Orientales
TerritoriesLanguedoc-Roussillon, Pyrenees
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Ur3.3 km (4 min)
Osséja3.9 km (7 min)
Puigmal4 km (7 min)
Palau-de-Cerdagne4 km (7 min)
Sainte-Léocadie5.4 km (7 min)
Nahuja5.6 km (11 min)
Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes5.8 km (7 min)
Enveitg6.2 km (6 min)
Estavar6.5 km (10 min)
Latour-de-Carol8.1 km (8 min)
Dorres8.3 km (12 min)
Saillagouse9 km (9 min)
Valcebollère9.7 km (16 min)
Err9.8 km (11 min)

Things to see and do

From its rich past, the town of Bourg-Madame still has an important architectural heritage recalling the ancient presence of the Kings of Aragon or France.

A jewel of religious novel Cerdagne art, Saint-Martin d'Hix church dates from the twelfth century and hosted for a long time at the Catalan kings Toulouse threats. Inside, a Virgin and Child from the twelfth century, a Christ the thirteenth century and an altarpiece of St. Martin of the sixteenth century are the beauty of the site. The church was classified historic monument in the early twentieth century.

Built after 1000 and restored in the eleventh century, the church of Saint-Romain Caldégas is the other great architectural appeal of Bourg-Madame. This Romanesque church was classified as an historic monument in 1950. Inside years, no less than six baroque altarpieces of great quality, and a museum of sacred art of the eighteenth century was installed in the nave the Lombard-style pilasters.

The contemporary art space Puigmarti is entirely devoted to the Catalan artist of the same name. Known for its large imagination, the latter was able to revisit impressionism, pop art or erotic art throughout his career. The building houses and local exhibitions of artists and other famous artists throughout the year.

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Events and festivities

Bourg-Madame has preserved its traditions and cosmopolitan culture by perpetuating playful and full of life events.

Every year in mid-October, the fair in fat Bourg-Madame takes place in the streets of the city. On this occasion, one of the ducks and poultry farmers market offers different farm products. Several events are also offered during the two days of celebration.

The classical music festival of Hix, held in August, revives the royal traditions Bourg-Madame. Created in 1968 by pianist George Rabol, it allows to attend many evening concerts in the beautiful Romanesque church of Saint-Martin d'Hix.

Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 4°C - Max. 16°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 16°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 18°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
All-terrain electric scooter ride
Sports sensations25 € Matemale (19.8 km)
Water hiking in the Carança gorges
Sports sensations47 € Thuès-Entre-Valls (24 km)
Tour of the Canalettes caves
Nature and the great outdoors6 € to 12 € Villefranche-de-Conflent (39 km)
Family canyoning
Sports sensations39 € to 79 € Prades (44 km)
Discovery canyoning
Sports sensations44 € to 64 € Prades (46 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Around the ramparts of Mont-Louis
HikeEasy40 minLa Cabanasse (16.7 km)
The Carança Gorges
HikeAthletic3:30Thuès-Entre-Valls (25 km)
The Lakes of Nohèdes
HikeAthletic7:30Nohèdes (35 km)
Madrès Peak
HikeIntermediate3:00Roquefort-de-Sault (40 km)
Pic du Midi
HikeIntermediate3:30Roquefeuil (43 km)

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