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Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Pyrénées-Orientales

Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Pyrénées-Orientales
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Catalan town taking place at the heart of Vallespir, Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans is located in the Pyrénées-Orientales. Located in the canton of Canigou, near Céret or Tech, the town can discover the charms of the French Catalonia.

One that is named after a martyr, St. Lawrence, and a people who occupied the region in the Middle Ages, Cerdans, today is a tourist site popular with visitors. Authentic and preserved, the town of Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans remains famous in the rest of the country for its Catalan weaving, as well as its renowned Vigatanes.

Its architectural heritage, but also cultural, brings a lot to this town that does not lack charm and highlights its ancient traditions.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Laurent-de-Cerdans
Postcode66260
Latitude42.3844540 (N 42° 23’ 4”)
Longitude2.6128910 (E 2° 36’ 46”)
AltitudeFrom 382m to 1305m
Surface area45.08 km²
Population1050 inhabitants
Density23 inhabitants/km²
PrefecturePerpignan (60 km, 1:07)
Insee code66179
IntercommunalityCC du Haut Vallespir
DepartmentPyrénées-Orientales
TerritoriesLanguedoc-Roussillon, Pyrenees
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Coustouges4.7 km (7 min)
Serralongue10.7 km (17 min)
Le Tech13.1 km (22 min)
Arles-sur-Tech15.5 km (23 min)
Lamanère17.8 km (28 min)
Montferrer19 km (28 min)
Corsavy20 km (29 min)
Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste21 km (30 min)
Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda21 km (33 min)
Montbolo24 km (36 min)
Reynès28 km (42 min)
Céret28 km (39 min)
Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts32 km (42 min)
Taulis33 km (50 min)

Things to see and do

With its Catalan architecture and warm, bright colors, the common Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans seduces visitors wanting to discover authentic Catalonia.

Listed historical monument, the farmhouse of Crémadells was built between the seventeenth and eighteenth century. One can still admire the ruins of the chapel built in the mid-seventeenth century.

A museum of art and popular traditions presents the history of the town, including a room dedicated to the sneaker industry, and space with the Retirada, the flight of Spanish Republicans under Franco.

While strolling through the streets of Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans, visitors can experience the charm of the castle of Ille, nineteenth century building, the Notre-Dame-de-la-Out, built in the eighteenth century or the Church Saint-Laurent and the ruins of the chapel of the Muga de Dalt.

The sneaker factory, Catalan creation, can be visited on request, to discover the secrets of one of the specialties of Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Natural sites

Events and festivities

Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans, close to its traditions, offers a unique event.

At the beginning of February, the bear festival takes place at the time of the carnival. This event is listed in the inventory of intangible cultural heritage in France and illustrates the capture of the bear in the streets of the town. A meal-show, a parade or a disguised bear hunt are on the program of this exceptional event.

On the last Sunday of July, the local industry is honored at Espadrille Day.

The feast days of Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans take place on August 10 and September 8, while communal festivals are held at Easter and Pentecost.

The market is held all year round on Saturday morning.

Photos

Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans in front of the Canigó massif
Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans in front of the Canigó massif
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Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans
Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans
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Cremadells Castle
Cremadells Castle
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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View of Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans of the Redoute
View of Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans of the Redoute
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Shaving of the Bear during the Bear Festival
Shaving of the Bear during the Bear Festival
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Canvas of the Sun Factory, Catalan weaving
Canvas of the Sun Factory, Catalan weaving
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The Little Catalan Dancers of Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans
The Little Catalan Dancers of Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans
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VIGATANA
VIGATANA
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Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans, capital of the Espadrille
Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans, capital of the Espadrille
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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Sneaker manufacturer
Sneaker manufacturer
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The town hall
The town hall
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St. Lawrence Church
St. Lawrence Church
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St. Lawrence Church
St. Lawrence Church
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 11°C - Max. 19°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 17°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 19°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Canyoning in Baoussous - Céret (Level 1)
Sports sensations35 € Céret (16.3 km)
Discovery canyoning
Sports sensations44 € to 64 € Prades (30 km)
Tour of the Canalettes caves
Nature and the great outdoors6 € to 12 € Villefranche-de-Conflent (30 km)
Family canyoning
Sports sensations39 € to 79 € Prades (30 km)
Water hiking in the Carança gorges
Sports sensations47 € Thuès-Entre-Valls (35 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Stroll the Escaldadou by the source of Monjolet
HikeEasy1:00Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda (10.9 km)
The Flag (Le Drapeau)
HikeIntermediate2:00Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda (12.2 km)
Chapel of Santa Engracia
HikeIntermediate3:30Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda (12.2 km)
Saint-Ferréol hermitage
HikeEasy2:10Céret (15.9 km)
Battle of Boulou
HikeEasy1:50Le Boulou (24 km)

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