Ermitage Notre-Dame-de-Vie d'Argelès-sur-Mer
Ermitage Notre-Dame-de-Vie d'Argelès-sur-Mer, Catholic hermitage in Massane Mountains, France
The religious sanctuary stands on the slopes of the Albères massif at 133 meters elevation, overlooking the Roussillon plain in the Eastern Pyrenees.
The building, first documented in 1293 as Castrum Magdalena, retains foundations from the 12th century and underwent partial reconstruction in 1666.
The hermitage changed its dedication from Saint Magdalene to Saint Mary in the 17th century following epidemics that affected the Roussillon region.
The hermitage is accessible through a 6-kilometer hiking trail starting from Argelès-sur-Mer, requiring approximately one and a half hours of walking.
The exceptionally thick walls of the hermitage demonstrate multiple construction periods, providing an architectural overview of different medieval eras.
Location: Argelès-sur-Mer
Elevation above the sea: 133.5 m
Address: Sainte-Magdeleine S, 66700 Argelès-sur-Mer, France 66700 Argelès-sur-Mer
GPS coordinates: 42.52892,2.99979
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:56
Argelès-sur-Mer features Mediterranean beaches, medieval monuments, and protected natural areas. The town combines historical sites like the Tour de la Massane and the Memorial of Camps with leisure activities including water parks and coastal trails. Nearby offer cultural sites such as the Dalí Museum in Figueres and the Palais des Rois de Majorque in Perpignan, as well as nature reserves like Mas-Larrieu.
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The Valley of Turtles
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Massane Tower
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Château d'Ultrera
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Parc Municipal de Valmy et circuit botanique
2.5 km
Saint-André church in Saint-André
3.5 km
Casino JOA d'Argelès
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Chapelle Notre-Dame du Château d'Ultrère
2.4 km
Église Notre-Dame del Prat d'Argelès-sur-Mer
2.7 km
Chapelle Saint-Jérôme d'Argelès
32 m
Château de Pujols
3.9 km
Dolmen des Collets de Cotlliure
2.9 km
Église de Saint-Ferréol-de-la-Pave
1.3 km
Église Saint-Assiscle et Sainte-Victoire de Sorède
3.8 km
Église Saint-Martin-et-Sainte-Croix
4.4 km
Chapelle Saint-Laurent-du-Mont d'Argelès-sur-Mer
1.8 km
Église Saint-Martin de Lavall
2.3 km
Mémorial du Camp d'Argelès-sur-Mer
2.7 km
Waterfly
4.5 km
Le Jardin Enchanté
4.5 km
Castell de Tatzó d'Avall
4.4 km
Fortified town of Argelès-sur-Mer
2.8 km
Castell de Tatzó d'Amunt
4.1 km
Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Étoile-de-la-Mer
4.6 km
Crazy Jump
4.8 km
Casa de l'Albera
2.7 km
Le Bois des Pins
4.7 km
Maison d'art roman de Saint-André
3.5 kmReviews
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