Commune of the Pyrénées-Orientales, historic capital of Capcir and residence of the kings of Majorca, Formiguères takes place about a hundred kilometers from Perpignan. The village is also located thirty kilometers from Font-Romeu and twenty from Mont-Louis.
Populated since the Bronze Age, the territory of Formiguères quickly became a fortified city. Summer residence of the kings of Majorca between the 13th and 14th centuries, the town has preserved an important architectural and cultural heritage from its rich past.
The village continues to attract passing visitors with its historical charm, but also with its winter sports resort, very popular with snow sports enthusiasts. Certified Quality/Environment to ISO 9001 and ISO 140001 standards, the latter is a user-friendly site ideal for families. It is accessible by the airports of Perpignan, Carcassonne or Barcelona, as well as by train or road.
