Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes

Thermal city since Antiquity, Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes welcomes the curists in the center of the Escaldes mainly oriented towards the cure of respiratory diseases and the rehabilitation of the injured people.

The religious heritage is important in the municipality. You will be able to discover the chapel of Saint Martin of the twelfth century. Very well preserved, the building is perched at 1,600 meters above sea level and is discovered following the path of transhumance of the valley of Angoustrine, crossing point of the Way of Santiago de Compostela. The Saint-André church of the XIXth century will ask you less effort to visit it, because it is located in the village. It houses a rich novel furniture not to be missed. On the heights of the village, you can discover the church of Saint-André of the eleventh century, not to be confused with the previous one. It is classified as a Historic Monument. Visits are by appointment only. The church of Saint-Assiscle and Sainte-Victoire is also listed in the Historic Monuments and also dates from the eleventh century.

The natural heritage has nothing to envy the historical heritage. The valley of Angoustrine lends itself readily to the sports nature and especially to the hiking. Among the circuits proposed, you must absolutely make the itinerary leading to the Lac des Bouillouses or even the path of the estives. In unusual leisure, do not miss the yellow train ride. At each stop, discoveries await you. Hunting and fishing are also part of your stay. Do not forget to bring in compulsory licenses and information on opening times.

Two communes in one, this is twice as many communal festivals. In a festive and convivial atmosphere, you will be able to participate in the communal feast of Villeneuve-des-Escaldes on November 17th and that of Angoustrine on November 30th and December 1st. The streets of the village come alive to celebrate the Feast-God and many animations are proposed to the small as to the big ones. A ball in the evening closes the festivities and you can dance until the end of the night. The refreshment bar is on site to quench your thirst. Do not miss these two unforgettable events in the life of Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldres!