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Villefranche-de-Conflent
On the Occitanie Rail Tour
Discover Villefranche-de-Conflent
For a long time, Villefranche-de-Conflent was an outpost of the Kingdom of Aragon. The town boasts Vauban fortifications and as such, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enter the fortified town via the Porte de France or the Porte d'Espagne. You'll enjoy strolling through Rue Saint-Jacques and Saint-Jean. The 13th and 14th century houses, clad in the pink marble of the Conflent region, often boast beautiful wrought-iron guild signs.
Must-see
Villefranche-de-Conflent, a village on the “Plus beaux villages de France” list, also boasts an impressive view from the upper citadel.
In Villefranche-de-Conflent, you'll enjoy:
- Climbing down the “thousand steps” of the underground path that links Fort Libéria to the village of Villefranche-de-Conflent
- Treating your taste buds to Catalan cuisine in one of the village's restaurants
- Cooling off by discovering a remarkable cave with concretions, Grandes Canalettes Cave
- Hiking on the northern slopes of the Canigó, following the Saint-Estève de Campilles circuit (10.5 km).
Linger longer in Villefranche-de-Conflent
With our Fabuleux Voyage suggestion : Travelling by train from Toulouse to Collioure through the Pyrenees.
