Villefranche-de-Conflent

Villefranche-de-Conflent

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Villefranche-de-Conflent		Corneilla-de-Conflent at 6.1 km (14 min)
Insee code	66223		Ria-Sirach at 6.2 km (12 min)
Postcode	66500		Fuilla at 6.9 km (15 min)
Latitude	42.5867540		Codalet at 7.4 km (14 min)
Longitude	2.3665250		Serdinya at 8.6 km (15 min)
Altitude	From 390 to 1395 meters		Vernet-les-Bains at 8.8 km (19 min)
Surface	4.46 km²		Fillols at 9.6 km (21 min)
Population	235 inhabitants		Conat at 10.6 km (22 min)
Density	54 inhabitants/km²		Sahorre at 10.7 km (23 min)
National label			Catllar at 10.8 km (20 min)
Chief town	Perpignan (at 53 km, 56 min)		Casteil at 10.8 km (23 min)
Department	Pyrénées-Orientales		Taurinya at 11.8 km (23 min)
Region	Languedoc-Roussillon		Search another town

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Villefranche-de-Conflent is located at the confluence of three rivers that are the Tet, the Cady and Rotja. The city was built in 1092 by the Count of Cerdanya, William Raymond, and it is this same year was given permission by the Bishop of Elne to build the church of St Jacques.

In 1095 the city was called Villa Franca. Tax liens prompted many artisans to move here: weavers, tanners, weavers, masons, and traders.

In 1681, Vauban built Fort Liberia and recasts Villefranche, enhances the ramparts, built a barracks, a hospital, a bastion, and magazines, and demolition of the Franciscan convent in the Faubourg.

During the reign of Louis XVI, driveway gates are replaced by large doors in pink marble from Villefranche, and drawbridges.

In the 19th century, Napoleon is the third major works including underground called "1000 steps" to access the high Liberia (775 steps) from the bridge St Peter, Bridge to the 12th century.

The village has recently registered in UNESCO World Heritage site and part of the Vauban Circuit.

Villefranche contains within it many shops as well as artisans (traditional bakery, pottery, leather cutters, goldsmiths, and manufacture of witches).

The ramparts of the city.

The Romanesque church of the 12th century porch and pink marble.

Bridge St Pierre.

Streets St Jacques and St John with their beautiful homes, some of which date from the Middle Ages.

Visits to caves Canalettes 300 meters from the village.

The fort Liberia.

Start the Little Yellow Train to Villefranche-de-Conflent.

Nearby Villefranche-de-Conflent:

The abbey of Saint-Martin Canigou towards Vernet-les-Bains (8 km).

The cloister of Saint-Michel de Cuxa near Prades.

The altarpiece of the Church of Prades.

The visits Escaro mines (10 km).

Hot baths of St. Thomas 1/2h towards Font-Romeu.

The neck of Jau and his views on the plain of Roussillon.

And hiking to reach the peak of Canigou.

The city and its walls		Rue de Villefranche
External Walls		Porte de France
Input Pont St Pierre		Port of Spain
Echauguette		Rue Saint-Jean

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 10°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 11°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 11°C

L'hostal   10 Castelnou Catalan specialty, panoramic terrace, barbecues on vines, rustic and medieval cooking and traditional family house. Located 28 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent From 25 € to 30 € per person

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Villa Delphina     9.7 Vernet-les-Bains In the midst of an old park of 4000m² we welcome you in our charming 1900 Canigou foot in the small Catalan village of Vernet les Bains in the Pyrenees Orientales. Located 4.5 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent From 60 € to 90 € the double room

Les 2 lions     9.4 Vernet-les-Bains We offer bed and breakfast accommodation in the charm and beauty of our recently renovated 200 year-old country house. Once owned by the Countess Hortensia de la Primesautiere who was... Located 4.7 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent 60 € the double room

Villa du Parc   Prades Villa du Parc is a manor constructed in the thirties in the so-called “Basque style”. It now contains a number of holiday apartments (accomodating 2 to 4 persons), a separat house for... Located 4.9 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent From 58 € to 80 € the double room

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Appartements Ria Sirach   8.4 Prades Newly renovated apartment - Halfway between mountains and the sea-an ideal place for your holiday-decorated beautifully - with 5 star ratings on TripAdvisor. Your hosts will do their... Located 3.2 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent From 326 € to 606 € per week

Maison de village Ria Sirach Ria-Sirach Village house 2 sides through the heart of Ria-Sirach, an area of ​​60 m² F3 brand new with 5 beds. A cellar with washing machine and cupboards. Ground floor, equipped kitchen (Oven,... Located 3.5 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent From 300 € to 400 € per week

Résidence ' Le Soleil ' Vernet-les-Bains F2 with spacious terrace, consists of a spacious living room with sofa bed for 2., Open onto a terrace facing the Canigou, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and separate toilet. From Narbonne,... Located 4.2 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent From 210 € to 290 € per week

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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 in Villefranche-de-Conflent From 12.50 € to 19 € per day

Camping Domaine St Martin***     7.9 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 6.5 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent From 11.40 € to 20.40 € 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 7.4 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent From 10 € to 15 € per day

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Les Balcons du Canigou  Vernet-les-Bains Well located in the touristic village of Vernet-les-Bains, in the heart of the Pyrenees Orientales, the Residence Les Balcons du Canigou is an ideal place of vacation. The large windows... Located 4.1 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent Room from 30 €

Logis Le Mas Fleuri      8.2 Vernet-les-Bains Located in the town of Vernet-Les-Bains, surrounded by mountains, this Logis sits in a large peaceful park with outdoor pool and century trees. It offers quiet accommodations with free... Located 4.4 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent Room from 100 €

Logis Hotel Princess      8.4 Vernet-les-Bains Hotel Princess is situated in the Pyrénées town of Vernet-Les-Bains at the foot of Mont Canigou and its Abbaye Saint-Martin du Canigou. It is ideally located near the sea and mountains.... Located 4.7 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent Room from 56 €

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