Pailhes Castle (fr. le château de Pailhès) is the medieval castle lost among the trees on the mountain top, hanging over the village of the same name, located on the banks of the river Lèze.
The Pailhes village together with the neighboring parishes was formerly part of the episcopal diocese of Rieux and the civil diocese …
MoreSt. Papoul Abbey (fr. L’Abbaye de Saint-Papoul) is the former Benedictine abbey located in Saint-Papoul, a few kilometers from Castelnaudary and Carcassone, in the Montagne foothills.
It is one of the nineteen gems of architecture and an important religious center of the Cathar country (Pays Cathare), which is a historical area in the South of France.
St. …
MoreNiaux cave (fr. Grotte de Niaux) in Ariege (France, Eastern Pyrenees) is a masterpiece of Paleolithic art, one of the most beautiful caves open to the public.
Niaux cave did not cause much interest among scientists for many centuries. Few curious travelers came here from the 17th century onward as they did not even suspect that …
MoreSaint-Martin du Canigou Abbey (L’abbaye Saint-Martin du Canigou), Pyrenees (South of France, close to the Spanish border) celebrated its 1000th anniversary in 2009. The great Catalan family founded the abbey at the beginning of the 11th century; the abbey knew the times of both glory and defeat. Thanks to the courage and perseverance of many …
MoreCanigou (Fr. Canigou; Cat. Canigó) is the mountain located in the Pyrenees in the South of France, less than 50 kilometers from the sea. They considered it to be the highest mountain in the Pyrenees until the 18th century.
The highest point is 2784,66 m. The top of the mountain forms a quadrilateral, each side faces …
MoreThe Canalettes Caves are several grottoes located in the heart of the Catalan Regional Park in the Eastern Pyrenees. There are La Grotte de Fuilla, La Grotte des Canalettes, La Grotte des Grandes Canalettes, La Cova Bastera, and La Grotte de Villefranche.
Grandes Canalettes is the biggest grotto. These caves excursions are like a trip to …
MoreEus village (fr. Eus) is the commune of the Eastern Pyrenees, included in the list of the most beautiful French villages. It is located between the Conflent valley and the Canigo Mountain.
The village’s distinctive feature is that it is the sunniest village in France. It holds the record for having the most sunny days per year …
MoreEvery Saturday at 9h until 24th August, leaving from the Tourist office, La Massana. Cicloturism Free, guided, bicycle tours of the parish of La Massana.
Wednesday to Friday at 17.30h –18.30h, or from 18.30h – 19.30h BMX courses at the BMX circuit, Arinsal.
10€ for two sessions.
La Massana by electric bike and enjoy its fantastic natural countryside. …
MoreAndorra will host the annual FIVA World Tour rally organized by the International Federation of Vintage Cars. The event will be held from July 1 to July 7 with the participation of countries such as Switzerland, Argentina, Germany, Portugal, England, Spain and Andorra – around 200 cars made between 1930 – 1980 will be on …
MorePICK OF THE WEEK: Monday, 24th June – Sunday, 30th June, 2019
THE FESTIVAL OF SANT JOAN, MONDAY, 24TH JUNE
Holiday in Andorra la Vella
MUSIC
Wednesday, 26th June at 22h in the Gardens of the Casa de la Vall, Andorra la Vella. (Tickets 15€ in advance or 20€ on the night.)
ONCA Season: Jardines de Casa de la Vall …
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