Mont-Louis

Mont-Louis

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Mont-Louis
Insee code	66117
Postcode	66210
Latitude	42.5080010
Longitude	2.1226720
Altitude	From 1516 to 1608 meters
Surface	0.39 km²
Population	255 inhabitants
Density	653 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National label			La Cabanasse at 1.2 km (2 min)
Chief town	Perpignan (at 80 km, 78 min)		Saint-Pierre-dels-Forcats at 2.7 km (4 min)
Department	Pyrénées-Orientales		La Llagonne at 3.5 km (4 min)
Region	Languedoc-Roussillon		Search another town

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At the heart of the Regional Park of the Catalan Pyrenees and at the junction of three valleys of Conflent east, Capcir and the valley of the Aude to the north and west Cerdanya, Mont-Louis is a stronghold established for scratch by Vauban in 1679. Mont-Louis and 11 other fortifications of Vauban are listed as World Heritage by UNESCO in July 2008.

• The fortified town is one of the finest examples of military architecture of the 17th century, created by Vauban.

• What to see: his city, his church or hike around the ramparts.
• Information for the Tourist Office +33 4 68 04 21 97.

• Learn about the history and architecture of 17th century military:

• Guided tour of the citadel and the well of Convicts: daily except Sunday at 11h30 and 14h (off season), daily at 10:30 to 11:30 - 14h - 15h - 16h July 1 to August 31.
• Village walk: every day except Sunday at 15:30 off-season and every day at 11.30 and 15.30 in July and August. The visit of the village is complementary to that of the citadel, it helps to understand how the settlement of a new town took place, how to trade and tourism in the city have developed over the centuries.

• To understand solar energy and its impact on everyday life:

• Guided tour of the solar oven: every day 10h - 11h - 14h - 15h - 16h (off season), start visiting every half hour in summer.
• Information on +33 4 68 04 14 89.

• In June: Feast of St. John.
• August 25: Feast of Saint Louis and cobla sardanes, and fireworks in the evening.
• In October: Exhibition of hunting and fishing.

• Yellow Train.
• Walking on the sector and Lake Carlit Bouillouses.
• Hot Springs.
• ATV.
• Ski resorts.
• Caves.
• Close the environmental education.
• Parks animal (wild or domestic animals).

All leisure activities around Mont-Louis

Mont-Louis, aerial		Mont-Louis Road covered in winter
Mont-Louis, sentry sentry		Mont-Louis, southern entrance to the citadel
Mont-Louis, its well convicts in the citadel		Mont-Louis, 1 solar cooker double-strength

Friday 24 May Day Night Min. 10°C - Max. 16°C

Saturday 25 May Day Night Min. 9°C - Max. 17°C

Sunday 26 May Day Night Min. 10°C - Max. 18°C

La Chaumière   9.5 Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via Nestled in the beautiful ski resort of Font-Romeu, La Chaumière welcomes you in the warm setting of a rustic cabin. A table, you will have the pleasure of enjoying traditional cuisine... Located 6.5 km from Mont-Louis 45 € per person

Le Luvintia   7.8   SPECIAL OFFER Bourg-Madame Just steps from the Spanish border, in the town of Bourg-Madame, Le Luvintia restaurant welcomes you in a neat and nicely decorated in warm colors. A delightful gastronomical halt to... Located 16.6 km from Mont-Louis 34 € per person

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L'Orri de Planès Gîte Auberge Ecologique     9.5 Planès The Orri de Planès is a unique family run eco-lodge that combines comfort, design and environmental consciousness with a friendly, international atmosphere. Located on the Trans-Pyrenees... Located 2.3 km from Mont-Louis From 40 € to 70 € the double room

La Fontaine     8.6 Olette La Fontaine, in the Pyrenees National Park, is ideally situated between the sea and the mountains and is the perfect base for walkers and history lovers. There are 5 comfortable en-suite... Located 13.2 km from Mont-Louis From 69 € to 84 € the double room

Auberge Cal Xandera     9.4 Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes A 18th century farm in the heart Angoustrine the Catalan Pyrenees. For a quiet, simple getaway or seasonal vacation, Jean-marc and Flora welcome you and offer you the comforts of individually... Located 14.1 km from Mont-Louis 62 € the double room

All beds & breakfasts around Mont-Louis

Le Refugi de l'Orri de Planès   7.6 Planès El Refugi is a self-catering hikers' lodge. It is set on the Trans-Pyrenees hiking trail (GR 10) in a new stone and wood building. It has a total capacity of 16 people. In the Refugi,... Located 2.3 km from Mont-Louis 1500 € per week

Résidence loisirs Roca Del Sol   7.2 Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via Apartment 4 rooms of a total area of 80 m² kitchen, living room: 20 m² equipped with an oven, a 4 plate gas hob, microwave, range hood, dishwasher, washing machine, réfrigérateu- freezer,... Located 6.9 km from Mont-Louis From 350 € to 700 € per week

Résidence Roca del Sol Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via Apartment 4 rooms of a total area of 80 m² with a balcony terrace overlooking the balcony of Cerdanya and the solar oven Odeillo: 1 kitchen, living room of 20 m² equipped with a sofa... Located 7.1 km from Mont-Louis From 350 € to 700 € per week

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Huttopia Font-Romeu   Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via Located in the south of France (Catalan Pyrénées), Huttopia Font-Romeu offers exceptional views to the mountains. The camping is situated in a forest, at the entrance to the village... Located 5.8 km from Mont-Louis

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 15.8 km from Mont-Louis From 10 € to 15 € per day

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 23 km from Mont-Louis From 12.05 € to 21.70 € per day

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Le Catalan      7.2 Mont-Louis Set on the heights of the Pyrénées Catalanes Regional Park, this hotel offers guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a TV. Bolquère ski resort is located 8 km away. Each guest room... Located in Mont-Louis Room from 42 €

Clos Cerdan     6.8 Mont-Louis Set near the fortifications of a famous city built by Vauban, this hotel complex welcomes you in a charming building made of stones and overlooking the nearby mountains. The Clos Cerdan... Located in Mont-Louis Room from 58 €

Pierre & Vacances Pyrenees 2000 Le Séquoia      8.4 Mont-Louis This Pierre & Vacances Residence is located in the Pyrénées Orientales, just 300 metres from the resort centre. It offers apartments with a living area, a TV and a fully equipped kitchenette.... Located in Mont-Louis Room from 30 €

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