Saint-Marsal, Mountain commune in Pyrénées-Orientales, France.
Saint-Marsal is a small commune situated at 698 meters elevation in the Pyrénées-Orientales department, covering 15.36 square kilometers with terrain ranging from river valleys to mountain peaks reaching 1,476 meters.
This medieval settlement features ancient stone houses built from schist with external bread ovens, reflecting centuries of rural traditions and agricultural development in the Vallespir region since Roman times.
The commune celebrates its Catalan and Occitan heritage through annual festivals featuring traditional music, folk dances, and regional cuisine, while maintaining bilingual traditions with both French and Catalan names.
Visitors can access Saint-Marsal via Départementale 618 connecting Tech and Têt valleys, with local amenities including cafes, restaurants, hiking trails, and facilities for recreational vehicles and outdoor activities.
Saint-Marsal hosts an annual Bluegrass festival from May 29 to 31, bringing together musicians and audiences for this American musical genre in a traditional French mountain village setting.
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