Château de Valmy, Art Nouveau winery in Argelès-sur-Mer, France.
The Château de Valmy stands at the foot of the Albères mountains with its vineyards extending across 24 hectares overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Jules Pams and Jeanne Bardou-Job constructed the château in 1888 on the remains of Mas d'En Frère, a structure dating from the 13th century.
The estate combines wine production methods through modern vinification technology and traditional aging processes in wooden barrels and oak casks.
Visitors can reserve guided tours of the wine cellars, participate in tasting sessions, and purchase bottles directly from the on-site shop.
The property features five contemporary guest rooms and a seasonal restaurant, La Table de Valmy, which serves meals overlooking the vineyard.
Location: Argelès-sur-Mer
Inception: 18 century
Architects: Viggo Dorph-Petersen
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
Made from material: stone, brick
Address: Chemin du Chateau Valmy, 66700 Argelès-sur-Mer, France 66700 Argelès-sur-Mer
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 14:00-18:00
Phone: +33468812570
Website: https://chateau-valmy.com
GPS coordinates: 42.53090,3.02894
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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.
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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Tour de l'Étoile
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