Arboussols

Arboussols

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Arboussols
Insee code	66007
Postcode	66320
Latitude	42.6632610
Longitude	2.4861970
Altitude	From 242 to 1004 meters
Surface	14.08 km²
Population	106 inhabitants
Density	7 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief town	Perpignan (at 43 km, 42 min)		Marquixanes at 4.9 km (6 min)
Department	Pyrénées-Orientales		Eus at 7.8 km (10 min)
Region	Languedoc-Roussillon		Search another town

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Arboussols is a picturesque village in the heart of a case of scrub surrounded by numerous terraces and ancestral culture.

Its location between the Mediterranean and the mountain gives it a special attraction and the panoramic view surrounding it never leaves anyone indifferent.

Separated Canigou (2784 m) through the valley of the Tet, which flows 300 meters below, the village has managed to exploit its many tourist attractions after the vineyards and herds of goats had started to become more rare.

Inhabited since the twelfth century, this place has managed to preserve inconveniences of modern life and remain peaceful.

• The priory Marcevol (twelfth century) which receives classes, seminars, workshops, concerts, conferences, exhibitions ... Beautiful pink marble portal. Roman fresco inside.
• The room of wax, Wolfgang Laib.
• The Chapel of St. Eulalie.
• The scented walks for all levels, surrounding the village (GR 36, Fenouillède around the Road of Saint Jacques de Compostella trail Emilie ...)
• The lack of light pollution makes an exceptional observation of the sky in all seasons.
• At the bottom of the town, walks, fishing and picnicking along the Tet.

• July 14: National Day with the village dance and music.
• August 15: votive festival with music, entertainment, meals and evening Caribbean.

• The villages sea: Collioure, Argelès-sur-Mer, Banyuls-sur-Mer, Port Vendres, Leucate, Canet-Plage ...
• The Lake ESCOUMES in Vinci (7 km), supervised swimming in a pleasant setting.
• The Music Festival of Prades Pablo Cazals.
• The number of walks starting from the common pathways such as GR36 or the Way of Saint Jacques de Compostela.
• The joys of the average (from the village) and mountain (45 km), with stations at Font-Romeu, Angles, Bolquère ...
• The canyoning, rafting and hydro speed to 4 km.
• Riding in Montalba-le-Château and Sournia.
• Sources and hot water baths in St. Thomas and Llo.
• Spas in Molitg-les-Bains, Vernet-les-Bains, Amelie-les-Bains.
• The Gorge Carança.
• The route of the medieval churches with St. Martin's Canigou Serrabone the priory, the abbey of Saint-Michel de Cuxa cathedral and cloister Elne ...
• Itinerary baroque church of Prades, the da Vinci, Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet the sacred treasure of Ille-sur-Tet ...
• The route of the castles and fortifications with Castelnou, the palace of the kings of Majorca in Perpignan, the Royal Castle of Collioure ...
• The route of natural and scientific with the famous yellow train, Lake Bouillouses Galamus gorges, hot springs, solar cookers Odeillo and Mont-Louis, the organ of Ille-sur - Tet, the Marine Reserve of Banyuls-Cerberus ...
• The route of the Prehistory of course with the European Museum of Prehistory in Tautavel and that of Bélesta.
• The rise of Canigou which is a popular destination.
• 4 of the most beautiful villages of France around Arboussols. Ens, who is also the sunniest town in France, is 9 minutes Arboussols.

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Marcevol, the pink marble portal of the priory		Marcevol, the chapel of the 12th century
The Chapel of St. Eulalia, and basically, the Board of wax		Between sea and mountain, from the heart of the village
First rays of the Mediterranean		Face to face at noonday
At the bottom of the town flows the Tet, peaceful and full of fish		The rising of the winter, the GR 36 is in the sun
St. Eulalia in the snow		Morning fire on Canigou
One morning in the outskirts of the village harvest		A local peculiarity: the lenticular clouds
Summer Mist on the scrubland around the village		Fragrances thyme, rosemary and serenity
This is also a country of mimosa and almond		Marcevol, the hamlet under a stormy sky
Lake Vinça and sea views from the hill Arboussols		The church square of Arboussols
Peaches in April		The elephant granite Road Sainte-Eulalie
Autumn colors on the way Marcevol		Music and good humor on the steps of Marcevol
The village, valleys Cathars, Dawn and Hérault peak		The round of mimosas
Interior the church of Arboussols		The tennis court is available for free
magical atmosphere in the junipers and drizzle in the morning		Storm on the Sea
Need a moment facing the moment only		There will always a hole in the wall of winter ...
Time stands still in charge of oris and explanations ...		The village
Arboussols, to read in the clouds after a starry night		Ens, neighboring municipality (village the sunniest region in France)

Thursday 20 June Day Night Min. 15°C - Max. 22°C

Friday 21 June Day Night Min. 16°C - Max. 23°C

Saturday 22 June Day Night Min. 16°C - Max. 25°C

Hostellerie du Grand Duc Gincla At the heart of Cathar country, the Hostellerie du Grand Duc welcomes you in a mansion dating from 1780. For 33 years, the family Bruchet invites you to enjoy regional cuisine, both... Located 17.1 km from Arboussols 39 € per person

Auberge du Cellier   9 Bélesta The Auberge du Cellier invites you to discover a gourmet Mediterranean cuisine, inspired by Catalan. Chief applies to present dishes cleaned, highlighting local producers. The card... Located 18.6 km from Arboussols 61 € per person

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Les fenêtres du soleil     9.9 Arboussols Claudia and Francis are happy to share with you this authentic Catalan house built in the heart of a granite hill. 4 spacious rooms, refined, which will delight the most demanding guest,... Located in Arboussols From 59 € to 79 € the double room

Maison Prades     9.6 Prades Benoit and Robson have the pleasure of welcoming you to Maison Prades. The house dates back to 1870 and has 5 en-suite bedrooms with a large garden, private parking and a wonderful... Located 7 km from Arboussols From 60 € to 75 € the double room

Au Chèvrefeuille     9.8 Montalba-le-Château A stay in our guest house will delight lovers of landscapes! Nestled high in the charming medieval village of Castle Montalba, you will enjoy a panorama of postcard from the Mediterranean... Located 7 km from Arboussols From 60 € to 65 € the double room

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La casa de Frida Arboussols This authentic stone house is located in the heart of a small village that offers breathtaking views of the Pyrenees and the valley of the Tet. Arboussols, in its green scrubland to... Located in Arboussols From 325 € to 375 € per week

Mas Flores de Llum Los-Masos At the foot of the Canigou in the Pyrenees-Orientales, Loic and Sylvie welcome you in a unique place, a green... You'll stay in this house authentic Catalan nineteenth century, calm... Located 5.1 km from Arboussols From 1430 € to 1850 € per week

Le mas olive Espira-de-Conflent In one part of an old farmhouse that still echoes the sounds of yesteryear, old stones lovers will find a spacious and sunny enclosed courtyard with a suite of 60 m². The access is... Located 5.3 km from Arboussols From 350 € to 500 € per week

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Camping Domaine St Martin***     8.2 Casteil At an altitude of 800 metres you can enjoy peace and quiet in a beautiful scenery. Domaine Saint Martin is situated in the Eastern Pyrenees, in the centre of the Parc Naturel Régional... Located 16.1 km from Arboussols From 12.05 € to 21.70 € per day

Le P'Tit Bonheur     9 Escaro Located in a remarkable preserved natural site, in the middle of the Regional Natural reserve of the Catalan Pyrenees, in full nature. Shaded sites in terraces, water level for the... Located 20 km from Arboussols From 10 € to 15 € per day

Camping du Riuferrer     9.6 Arles-sur-Tech Situated between sea, mountains and Spain, close to the spas of Amelie-les-Bains, the site of Riuferrer welcomes you near the river, in a natural setting and a family atmosphere. Located 26 km from Arboussols From 11.50 € to 15 € per day

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Hotel les Glycines      8.1 Prades Hotel les Glycines is situated in Prades, just 3 km from Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa Abbey in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Guests are invited to relax on the garden terrace or play billiards... Located 7.3 km from Arboussols Room from 52 €

Hôtel Hexagone      7.8 Prades This Logis Hotel is located in the village of Prades, at the bottom of Mount Canigou. It offers soundproofed accommodation with free Wi-Fi and private bathrooms. Hotel Hexagone features... Located 7.4 km from Arboussols Room from 50 €

Le Moulin de Sournia      7.2 Sournia Set in a 10-hectare park with a lake, this residence features a swimming pool and offers sports facilities including badminton and pétanque. The Pyrenees Catalan Regional Natural Park... Located 8 km from Arboussols Room from 49 €

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