Roadtrip in Pyrénées-Orientales

Le Barcarés is a French commune with a population of 5,900. It is situated between the Etang de Leucate and the Mediterranean Sea. This is one of its main attractions, attracting many tourists and holidaymakers in the high season.

• Dose site (walks in a natural area near the lake of Salses-Leucate)
•  The Lydia (Visit the liner)
•  Port Barcarés
• L'étal à poissons market (open every morning from 9am to 11.30am)
• Luna Park (Amusement park)

Canet-en-Rousillon is the second largest town in the Pyrénées-Orientales, with a population of 12,436. The town boasts a large seaside resort that is exposed to the sun. 9 kilometres of fine sandy beaches.

•  Oniria (aquarium visit)
•  Casino JAO de Canet
• Visit to the village of Canet-en-Rousillon (From 23 June to 22 September 2021/ every Wednesday at 10 a.m.)
•  A walk along the Quai de Florence Arthaud

At the foot of the Albères massif, here the Pyrenees plunge straight into the sea. The village of Argelès-sur-Mer (population 10500) combines happiness with the art of living.

It is above all a paradise for seaside activities between the sea and the mountains.

•  Tour de la Massane (ruin of a medieval watchtower, hill)
•  KapMer (boat excursions)
•  Traditional market (Rue and Place de la République all year round, on Wednesday and Saturday mornings).
•  The coastal path (guided tour of the Albera massif and the Mediterranean)

Thuir is a former royal villa surrounded by a wall that housed the church and cemetery. It now has a population of 7,400.

• Caves BYRRH (Winery, tour and tasting)
• Saü Castle (wine cellars, tours and tastings)
• Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions

Font-Romeu is famous for its many ski resorts. It is one of the most sporty towns in France. The town offers a wide range of activities, including hiking, skiing...

Font-Romeu has a population of 2000.

•  The Museum without Walls
•  Pics del Moros (hiking)
•  International ski school