Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet

Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSaint-Paul-de-FenouilletLesquerde at 5.1 km (10 min)
Insee code66187Saint-Arnac at 6.2 km (12 min)
Postcode66220Prugnanes at 6.8 km (12 min)
Latitude42.8107580Maury at 7.7 km (10 min)
Longitude2.5028150Cubières-sur-Cinoble at 9.2 km (18 min)
AltitudeFrom 170 to 966 metersAnsignan at 9.4 km (19 min)
Surface43.90 km²Saint-Martin at 9.5 km (19 min)
Population1966 inhabitantsLansac at 10.3 km (21 min)
Density44 inhabitants/km²Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes at 11 km (14 min)
Chief townPerpignan (at 41 km, 43 min)Camps-sur-l'Agly at 12.2 km (25 min)
DepartmentPyrénées-OrientalesLe Vivier at 13.3 km (27 min)
RegionLanguedoc-RoussillonSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Head of the canton, you'll enjoy many services.

Two rivers flowing peacefully between the Corbières hills and ridges of the Pyrenees and the Agly Boulzane.

Viticulture is the main occupation of this micro-region.

Scents of garrigue (thyme and rosemary) are best appreciated in the spring. It occupies the mountain slopes to the crest of limestone rock.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The "Chapter"
  • A must see "Chapter", is a former Benedictine monastery and college with its 17th century bell tower that overlooks the chapel. The major site of the village is classified a historical monument.
  • From its beautiful heptagonal tower, one of only two in this area in the Languedoc-Roussillon (the other is the Romanesque church of the 12th of Rieux-Minervois, Aude), a very nice view Panorama opens your eyes.
  • The grooves Galamus:
  • Galamus gorges are a natural site protected and offers many surprises. The output of the gorge to the south offers a panoramic view of the Pic du Canigou, the highest peak in the department. Crossing the gorge drive can be practiced almost all year. This place is very busy in summer, during which traffic is alternately about 1.5 km. Because of the narrowness of the road, it is impossible to reverse once started.
  • The best is to go Galamus gorge walking and if you are brave to do the hike offers great views of the gorge and surrounding areas. The canyon floor is perfect for canyoning. The descent is made on canyoning Cubières-on-Cinoble level parking Oule. The resulting rise in the parking lot side of Belvedere Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet.
  • The chapel of St. Anthony of Galamus:
  • This chapel has been the 7th century. First reduced to a single cave where the river, the place now contains a chapel clinging to the wall of the gorge. Many Phoenician juniper aged over five hundred years clinging to the rocks overlooking the stairs down to the courtyard. The chapel was built following the "miracle" of 1782 during which many villagers were saved Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet an epidemic of "sweating sickness" (a kind of gangrene where you sweat a lot) through the protection of St. Anthony. Since that day, amid the rocks grows into a tree almost without water. It is now huge and offers its visitors peaceful shade.
  • The site was redeveloped in the 15th century by the Franciscans. They then became a place of pilgrimage traditional Easter Monday for Occitan and Monday of Pentecost for all the south of the Occitan and Catalan.
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Information pointsTourist Office of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Fair stalls: Fair where all local craftsmen present their local products (wine, crisp, honey ...)

PHOTOS
Leaving Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, gorges Galamus
 
Road Gorge Galamus
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 4°C - Max. 10°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 6°C - Max. 11°C
Friday 17 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 11°C
RESTAURANTS 
La Ferme de Janou  
10
Bugarach
At the heart of Cathar castles at the foot of the peak Bugarach on our shaded terrace or in our air conditioned room we invite you to browse our local flavor and culinary traditions...
Located 14.4 km from Saint-Paul-de-FenouilletFrom 15 € to 25 € per person 
Aramon Gourmand
Pézilla-la-Rivière
Less than 10 minutes from Perpignan and Market Grand Saint Charles. Far from the bustle of the city, the team 's Aramon Gourmand offers a kitchen for every day tasty and generous. After...
Located 26 km from Saint-Paul-de-FenouilletFrom 15 € to 40 € per person 
L'hostal  
10
Castelnou
Catalan specialty, panoramic terrace, barbecues on vines, rustic and medieval cooking and traditional family house.
Located 27 km from Saint-Paul-de-FenouilletFrom 25 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le pastadou    
9.3
Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet
Two guest rooms in a house and Didier village. Geneviève, winemakers will welcome you to their table and breakfast flavors locales. Le pastadou is close to Cathar Castles and Gorges...
Located in Saint-Paul-de-FenouilletFrom 47 € to 56 € the double room 
Accueil au village  
Cubières-sur-Cinoble
Ideally located in the heart of Cathar country near Gorges Galamus, Pech Bugarach and Cathar castles, Francoise & Marco offer a warm stage in the Cathar Trail or enjoy a peaceful stay...
Located 6.6 km from Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet51 € the double room 
La Giraudasse    
9.3
Soulatgé
Set in the heart of the cathar country, our 17th century bed and breakfast, is an ideal base for exploring the Corbieres and its cathar castles, to visit the vineyards or to go hiking...
Located 7.6 km from Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet75 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La Grange  
9.8
Rouffiac-des-Corbières
Old stone barn renovated in a design cottage for two people, with stunning view of the Cathar castle of Peyrepertuse in a quiet and preserved village of Corbieres. Very comfortable...
Located 8.7 km from Saint-Paul-de-FenouilletFrom 380 € to 570 € per week 
Les casots de traoucalières  
9.6
Rouffiac-des-Corbières
4 cabins, 4 atmospheres Original: Corbieres, Morocco, Africa, Japan, Corbières, 4 gardens in the same theme. Each unit is equipped to comfortably accommodate 4 persons, furnished terrace,...
Located 8.7 km from Saint-Paul-de-FenouilletFrom 310 € to 530 € per week 
Coup de Coeur
Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes
A charming cottage isolated, quiet and pretty, perfect for couples looking for a place to explore the area or simply recharge their batteries. The cottage is located a short distance...
Located 9.6 km from Saint-Paul-de-FenouilletFrom 300 € to 400 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping la peiriere    
8.4
Tuchan
Islands of greenery in the middle of the country cathare with a user-friendliness vigneronne ensured, 78 sites of camp-site, its mobil homes, its country cottages: completely shaded,...
Located 19.4 km from Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet17 € per day 
Camping Le Moulin du Pont d'Alies    
8
Axat
A campsite on a human scale, nestled in the cool of a wide bend of the Aude with several islands accessible by foot, into the throats of Pierre-Lys, in a preserved and protected, and...
Located 21 km from Saint-Paul-de-FenouilletFrom 13.50 € to 19.50 € per day 
Domaine Mas de Lastourg    
8.9
Villefranche-de-Conflent
Home and family environment and young, ideally situated for visiting our region easy access - swimming pool, mini golf, volleyball badminton football bowls, fishingand swimming in the...
Located 29 km from Saint-Paul-de-FenouilletFrom 12.50 € to 19 € per day 

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HOTELS
Le Chatelet     
6.5
Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant, the charming Logis Le Chatelet is set between the foothills of the Corbières and the Pyrénées. Guest rooms are cosy and...
Located in Saint-Paul-de-FenouilletRoom from 56 €
Hostellerie du Vieux Moulin     
7.1
Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse
Located in the heart of the Cathar Country, the Hostellerie du Vieux Moulin is set at the foot of Peyrepertuse Castle. It offers comfortable rooms with authentic decor. The Hostellerie...
Located 7.9 km from Saint-Paul-de-FenouilletRoom from 55 €
Logis Auberge Du Vigneron     
7.9
Cucugnan
Auberge du Vigneron is a century old, former wine storehouse located in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. It offers guest rooms with original stone walls, and a terrace overlooking the...
Located 9.4 km from Saint-Paul-de-FenouilletRoom from 55 €

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Hotel De France
Located on the banks of the Basse in Perpignan, Hotel de France is situated in the town centre. It offers individually decorated...
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