Villefranche-de-Conflent

Villefranche-de-Conflent

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Villefranche-de-Conflent
Insee code	66223
Postcode	66500
Latitude	42.5867540
Longitude	2.3665250
Altitude	From 390 to 1395 meters
Surface	4.46 km²
Population	241 inhabitants
Density	54 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National label			Corneilla-de-Conflent at 6.1 km (14 min)
Chief town	Perpignan (at 53 km, 56 min)		Ria-Sirach at 6.2 km (12 min)
Department	Pyrénées-Orientales		Fuilla at 6.9 km (15 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.

Not far from Villefranche-de-Conflent:

The Abbey of Saint-Martin du Canigou in management Vernet-les-Bains (8 km).

The cloister of Saint-Michel de Cuxa near Prades.

The altarpiece of the church of Prades.

Visit mines Escaro (10 km).

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

Col de Jau and his view on the plain of Roussillon.

And hiking to reach the peak of Canigou.

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

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

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 19.8 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent 39 € 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     9.3 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     9.3 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   9   SPECIAL OFFER 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 295 € to 575 € per week

Gîte residence ' le soleil ' Vernet-les-Bains Apartment T2 44 sqm 2nd floor terrace with a garden to enjoy the sun and beautiful views of the Canigou. Residence very quiet, green area with courtyard and private parking. Possibility... Located 4.2 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent From 180 € to 310 € per week

Résidence le Soleil : le Soleil du Canigou   8.9 Vernet-les-Bains F2 located in a small complex (9 apartments) - Superb location, space and greenery all around the house, not overlooked. Stay (20.4 m²) with light south balcony (4m ²) direct view of... Located 4.2 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent From 170 € to 360 € 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 6.5 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent 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 7.4 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent 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 Villefranche-de-Conflent From 11.50 € to 15 € per day

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Les Balcons du Canigou     8 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 €

Hotel Le Mas Fleuri     8.3 Vernet-les-Bains Located in the town of Vernet-Les-Bains, surrounded by mountains, this property sits in a large peaceful park with outdoor pool and century trees. It offers quiet accommodations with... Located 4.4 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent Room from 34 €

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 located between the sea and mountains.... Located 4.7 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent Room from 62 €

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