Pays Catalan line Perpignan – Villefranche-de-Conflent
A trip through a sunny land with unique character
The train will take you to the heart of French Catalonia, a land with a proud soul and sumptuous landscapes.
Apricot, peach and cherry orchards of the Roussillon region set the scene for some geological wonders unlike any other in France.
With the dramatic silhouette of the Canigó, the Catalans' sacred mountain, as a backdrop.
Leaving from the Mediterranean city of Perpignan, you'll head towards the foothills of the Catalan Pyrenees Regional Nature Park ...
... to fill your eyes with its natural and architectural wonders.
The Pays Catalan line
Perpignan – Villefranche-de-Conflent
- Journey with stopovers: 5 days.
- Non-stop journey: 47 min.
- On-board service: bicycles allowed.
- Best seats: On the left, forward-facing.
Tips for travellers
In Perpignan: Before discovering the Catalan city, enjoy being “at the centre of the world”, because this is the Perpignan railway station as seen by the great Salvador Dali.
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In Ille-sur-Têt: Walk 30 minutes from the station to discover the incredible natural site of the Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt, whose ochre colours soak up the sun.
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In Prades: In this village clad in pink Conflent marble, step into Saint-Pierre church to see the spectacular work of Catalan sculptor Josep Sunyer.
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In Villefranche-de-Conflent: Taste a few Catalan specialities after taking a stroll through this fortified village, voted on the “Plus beaux villages de France” list.
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Connections with regional liO buses
- Perpignan:
- 500 bus service Perpignan - Quillan (Corbières Fenouillèdes Regional Natural Par).
- 521 bus service Perpignan - Casteil (Saint-Martin du Canigou abbey).
- 530 bus service Perpignan - Céret - Arles sur Tech (City and Crafts of Art).
- 570 Perpignan - Thuir (Aspres region).
- Prades:
Timetable and map on the liO website - Pyrénées-Orientales tab.
