Saint-André

Saint-André

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Saint-André		Palau-del-Vidre at 3.2 km (5 min)
Insee code	66168		Sorède at 3.3 km (4 min)
Postcode	66690		Argelès-sur-Mer at 4.4 km (6 min)
Latitude	42.5519970		Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines at 4.6 km (5 min)
Longitude	2.9708530		Laroque-des-Albères at 5.2 km (7 min)
Altitude	From 13 to 77 meters		Ortaffa at 6.1 km (9 min)
Surface	9.73 km²		Brouilla at 8.3 km (9 min)
Population	2717 inhabitants		Elne at 10.4 km (11 min)
Density	281 inhabitants/km²		Villelongue-dels-Monts at 10.5 km (11 min)
National labels			Banyuls-dels-Aspres at 11.2 km (12 min)
Chief town	Perpignan (at 25 km, 28 min)		Saint-Jean-Lasseille at 11.9 km (13 min)
Department	Pyrénées-Orientales		Latour-Bas-Elne at 12 km (12 min)
Region	Languedoc-Roussillon		Search another town

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The village of Saint-André (Sant Andreu in Catalan) has its origins in the former Benedictine monastery which was founded in the Middle Ages. From that time still the old Romanesque abbey, which became the parish church, historical monument, which is decorated with beautiful marble sculptures from the 11th century (the lintel of the window, the altar ...).

• Discover the ancient Romanesque abbey of St. Andrew and the House of Romanesque art, which offers a fun visit in the heart of the village.
• In this charming setting, discover also many temporary exhibitions (paintings, sculptures ...), next door to the Art Gallery of the Town Hall, Monday to Friday from 9h to 12h and from 15h to 18h.
• Outside the village, the locality of Taxo Upstream, The Discovery Farm "Farming of Yesteryear" offers to meet more than 300 animals (most endangered) it receives on its 3 acres of land.

• Year round: Market days:

• Thursday, rue du moulin.
• Saturday, place Arago.

• Easter holidays (mid-April): Goigs dels Ous the weekend, and Easter omelette on Easter Monday.

• Saturday, pascals traditional songs in the village. In front of City Hall: Cistella and descent of the serenade. Sardanes.
• On Easter Monday, those who desire (advance registration) can taste in a friendly atmosphere, the Easter omelette.

• Association Forum: end of May, discover the many associations of the village.
• One year on, alternating with the forum of Assos, "Art In The Street": Artists from all walks let you discover their work in the heart of this pretty village.
• For the Feast of Saint John "Focs of Sant Juan" (June 23 evening), after the arrival of the flame, burning of the bonfire and traditional evening: Traditional Songs, sardanes, ball ...
• In early July, Festival Theatre. Festival of 6 days with 2 pieces per day and closing night with meals. The festival annually attracts more and more people: amateurs and professionals meet and rub shoulders with ease.
• On July 13 evening meals and great ball for the national holiday, July 14, parade followed sardanes.
• The second weekend of August, the Bodegas de Saint-André. Festive evening with the participation of several associations of St. Andrew. Drink and food stalls, music and friendly atmosphere.
• The European Heritage Days, the third weekend of September: reduced rates or free tickets, and entertainment at the House of Romanesque art of St. Andrew and the church.
• Mid-October: Wine festival premiere. Primeur wine tasting and restaurant in the wine cooperative with the participation of the Festival Committee. Friendly and festive atmosphere.
• The St. Cecilia, November 22: free concert on Sunday.
• The Saint Andrew, 30 November (feast of the village). On weekends, movies, various street entertainment, food, dance, sardanes ...
• Early December: Telethon. The whole village is mobilized: Many activities for the Telethon.
• A Christmas nativity. Pessebre and Christmas Mass at night on 24 and 25 in the morning.

Albères ...

• Argelès-sur-Mer:

• La Casa de l'Albera (Interpretive Centre) - Guided tours of the old village (information on +33 4 68 81 42 74).
• Coastal Trail: hiking trails ranging from Argelès to Cerberus.
• The Eagles of Valmy. Open from early April to early November (information on +33 4 68 81 67 32).
• Many hiking routes (Topo guide on sale at the Tourist Office).
• Leisure Area, North Beach.
• Tourist Office: Tel: +33 4 68 81 15 85.

• Saint-Genis-des-Fontaines:

• Former Benedictine abbey. Home cloister open all year (information on +33 4 68 89 84 33).
• Gallery Two Steeples (above the cloister). Open if exposure.
• Tourist Office: Tel: +33 4 68 89 84 33.

• Sorède:

• Numerous hiking.
• Valley of the Turtles. Open from late March to early November on Sundays and holidays (information on +33 4 68 95 50 50).
• Factory riding crops and whips. Open all year. Possible visit of the workshops.
• Chapel Lavall. To see at the end of a circuit along the gorges of Lavalle.
• Chapel of Our Lady of the Castle. Hermitage Castle Ultrera associated.
• Tourist Office: Tel: +33 4 68 89 31 17.

• Palau del Vidre:

• The Glass Palace is open all year, Town Hall Square. 7 / 7,
• Engraver mirror, stained glass, glass shops ...
• St. Mary Church (eleventh or twelfth century) 15th century altarpieces. Visit on request.
• Town Hall: Tel: +33 4 68 22 14 17.

• Laroque-des-Albères:

• Old town. Ancient medieval streets and shops.
• Many hiking trails, from easy in sports.
• Tourist Office: Tel: +33 4 68 95 49 97.

• Villelongue-dels-Monts

• Priory Sta Maria del Vilar. Open all year (information on +33 4 68 89 64 61).
• Church of the village. Gate of the 13th century Catalan fittings.
• Town Hall: Tel: +33 4 68 89 61 76.

• Montesquieu-des-Albères:

• Castle. Remains of what was an important fortress.
• Botanical Trail (free), 4 km to discover the flora of Mediterranean forests.
• A bike tour takes you to the peak St Christau and Cervical Ouillat.
• Town Hall: Tel: +33 4 68 89 60 49.

And the Vermilion Coast ...

• Collioure

• Royal Castle is open all year (information on +33 4 68 82 06 43).
• Fort St. Elmo Church of Our Lady of the Angels
• The paths of Fauvism.
• Very nice view from the balcony of Madeloc.
• Tourist Office: Tel: +33 4 68 82 46 29.

• Banyuls-sur-Mer

• Musée Maillol, open all year (information on +33 4 68 88 57 11).
• Aquarium du Laboratoire Arago, open all year (information on +33 4 68 88 73 39).
• Romanesque church of the Rector, 11th century
• The Natural Marine Reserve (Banyuls to Cerberus) and the underwater trail of Cape Peyrefite.
• Tourist Office: Tel: +33 4 68 88 31 58.

• Cerberus:

• The Lookout: Old-style hotel reminiscent of a ship. It is listed in the supplementary inventory of historical monuments.
• The Natural Marine Reserve (Banyuls to Cerberus).
• Hiking for all levels between the sea and mountains.
• Tourist Office: Tel: +33 4 68 88 42 36.

• Port-Vendres:

• Guided tours and audio guides to the city (contact the tourist office).
• The commercial port, fishing port and marina.
• Hiking and coastal path.
• Tourist Office: Tel: +33 4 68 82 07 54.

The Romanesque church and Roman Art House		The former mayor
Place		Somewhere in Saint-André
Choir of the Church of St. Andrew		The town hall under snow
The nave of the Romanesque church		Tour the church
Room of the House of Roman Art		The Jibs of Sant Joan, June 23
Representatives during the Theater Festival, beginning July		City-Stage
The Tennis		Stage

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