Église Notre-Dame del Prat d'Argelès-sur-Mer, Gothic church building in Argelès-sur-Mer, France.
This Gothic church stands at about 56 feet (17 meters) in elevation and features pointed arches, carved stonework, and a bell tower that reflects medieval religious architecture in southern France.
Built during the first half of the 14th century on a site occupied by an earlier church mentioned in 1178, it has undergone several modifications including vault rib construction around 1780.
The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and contains a carved wooden altarpiece with statues of Saint Cosmas, Saint Damian, and Saint Joseph, reflecting centuries of local devotion and craftsmanship.
Located on rue de la République in the historic district, the church is accessible to visitors and maintains an active role in community worship with occasional services and religious events throughout the year.
According to local legend, a shepherd discovered a statue of the Virgin Mary in a nearby field while searching for his ox, leading to the construction of the original chapel on this site.
Location: Argelès-sur-Mer
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Elevation above the sea: 17 m
Address: rue de la République
GPS coordinates: 42.54631,3.02256
Latest update: December 1, 2025 14:17
Argelès-sur-Mer sits between the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees, combining beach life with medieval history. The town preserves traces of its past through the Tour de la Massane, a 13th-century watchtower, and the Mémorial des Camps, which commemorates the Spanish Civil War refugee camps. The Église Notre-Dame del Prat displays Catalan architecture, while the Ermitage Notre-Dame de Vie occupies a hillside overlooking the coast. The Sentier du Littoral follows rocky cliffs between Plage du Racou and Crique du Porteil, where swimmers and snorkelers gather. The region offers several protected natural areas, including the Réserve Naturelle du Mas-Larrieu with its dunes and wetlands, and the Réserve Marine de Banyuls for divers. Further inland, the Musée de Tautavel presents prehistoric findings, while the Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt displays pink clay erosion formations. The Caves Byrrh in Thuir has produced fortified wine since 1873 in underground cellars. Across the Spanish border, the Musée Dalí in Figueres showcases the surrealist artist's work. In Perpignan, the Palais des Rois de Majorque rises above the city, documenting the period when the region belonged to the Kingdom of Majorca.
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