Formiguères, Mountain commune in Capcir, Pyrénées-Orientales, France.
Description
Formiguères stands at 1,916 meters elevation in the Capcir highlands, featuring traditional stone houses with curved lloses roofs characteristic of Pyrenean architecture.
History
The village has been inhabited since 873 AD when its Romanesque church was consecrated, later becoming a summer retreat for the kings of Majorca during the 12th and 13th centuries.
Culture
The commune preserves traditional Pyrenean architecture through its stone constructions and distinctive roofing, hosting annual events that celebrate regional heritage and local craftsmanship traditions.
Practical
Located at coordinates 42.6144° N and 2.1017° E with postal code 66210, the village is accessible via local roads connecting to Font-Romeu and other regional communes.
Did you know?
Formiguères serves as the historical capital of Capcir and operates as both a traditional mountain village and a winter sports station with skiing facilities.
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