The Eastern Pyrenees region of France features mountains, coastal areas, and historical sites. The territory extends from Pyrenean peaks to Mediterranean beaches, containing medieval fortresses, historic railways, deep gorges, thermal springs, and nature reserves. Notable elements include the 2,784-meter Canigou peak, the Yellow Train railway, coastal fortifications, and protected marine areas. The region presents archaeological sites, mineral formations, mountain lakes, and religious buildings from various periods.
Ille-sur-Têt, France
Vertical rock columns shaped by erosion, made of sand and clay. The geological site displays mineral formations over several hectares.
Pyrénées-Orientales, France
Meter gauge railway connecting Villefranche-de-Conflent to Latour-de-Carol, built between 1903 and 1910 to open access to the Catalan highlands.
Pyrénées-Orientales, France
Mountain peak in the Pyrenees reaching 2,784 meters in elevation, serving as a geographic reference point visible throughout the Roussillon plain.
Collioure, France
Medieval fortress and royal castle built in the 13th century on the Collioure seafront. It served as residence for the kings of Majorca and later as a military garrison.
Eastern Pyrenees, France
Artificial lake and protected natural area at 2,016 meters altitude in the Pyrenees.
Casteil, France
Medieval Benedictine monastery located at the foot of Mount Canigou. The complex includes a Romanesque cloister and several medieval chapels.
Port-Vendres, France
Former industrial site converted into a protected coastal area with three beaches.
Castelnou, France
Medieval fortress located on a hilltop, overlooking the Tech Valley.
Argelès-sur-Mer, France
Medieval watchtower located in a dense forest, offering views of the Roussillon plain and Mediterranean Sea.
Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, France
Military fortress designed by Vauban, offering panoramic views of the Vallespir valley.
Canet-en-Roussillon, France
Protected coastal lagoon known for its biodiversity and traditional fishing huts.
Perpignan, France
The fortress was built in 1276 with Gothic and Romanesque elements. The royal residence includes defensive walls, towers, courtyards and Mediterranean gardens.
Thuès-Entre-Valls, France
Canyon formed in granite rocks with metal footbridges suspended 20 meters above the river and narrow paths carved into cliffs.
Tautavel, France
Museum dedicated to prehistoric human discoveries and archaeological findings from the region.
Port-Vendres, France
Maritime lighthouse located on a promontory overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Argelès-sur-Mer, France
Private residence built in 1888 with white stone towers and turrets, featuring a wine cellar, terraces and Mediterranean gardens open to visitors.
Banyuls-sur-Mer, France
Marine protected area covering 650 hectares in the Mediterranean Sea, established in 1974 for marine life conservation and research.
Ceret, France
Art museum in a renovated building from 1993 displaying permanent collections from Picasso, Soutine, Matisse and Chagall.
Laroque-des-Albères, France
Highest elevation of the Albères mountain chain at 1,258 meters with views of the Roussillon plain and Mediterranean Sea.
Villefranche-de-Conflent, France
Underground network extending 1000 meters with geological formations, located 300 meters from Villefranche-de-Conflent center.
Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France
Limestone canyon with 500-meter vertical walls, where a medieval hermitage was built into the rock face during the 16th century.
Salses-le-Château, France
Military fortress built between 1497 and 1504 on the border between France and Spain, featuring walls reaching 12 meters in thickness.
Fontpédrouse, France
Natural thermal springs with three outdoor pools at 35 degrees Celsius, located at 1150 meters altitude in the Têt valley.
Villefranche-de-Conflent, France
Military fort designed by Vauban in 1681, standing 150 meters above the medieval town of Villefranche-de-Conflent. The fortress overlooks the Têt valley.
Perpignan, France
Gothic cathedral with yellow stone walls and marble statues, built between 1324 and 1509 in the old town center.
Eastern Pyrenees, France
Town surrounded by defensive walls from the 11th century, with stone houses and narrow streets, protected by Fort Libéria on the hill.
Prades, France
Deep canyon carved by the Llech river, featuring vertical rock walls, waterfalls and natural pools suitable for water sports.
Mont-Louis, France
Military citadel constructed in 1679, with stone ramparts, geometric layout and solar furnace laboratory, located in the Cerdagne plateau.
Eastern Pyrenees Coast, France
Marked hiking path between Argeles-sur-Mer and Banyuls-sur-Mer following the Mediterranean shoreline through beaches, cliffs and coves for 25 kilometers.
Puigcerda, France
Built in the 14th century, this stone church contains large Gothic murals. The bell tower rises above the surrounding houses.
Puigcerda, France
19th century park with historic summer houses surrounding a man-made lake in Puigcerda.
Tallo, France
12th century religious building with cathedral dimensions, featuring Romanesque architecture and limestone walls.