Why go to Pyrénées-Orientales? The 10 good reasons to go Pyrénées-Orientales
The Catalan Pyrenees
Regional nature park 1,400 km2 of lakes, forests and snow-capped peaks up to 3,000 m.
The Radiant Coast
35 km of sandy beaches and seaside resorts bordered by a vast lagoon.
Perpignan
The capital of northern Catalonia, its sunny atmosphere and its red brick monuments.
Céret
The greatest artists of the last century have stayed here. A charming little town.
The Vermeille Coast
A rocky coastline cut with a knife, magical coves and enchanting villages.
The Gorges of Galamus
Several hundred metres of vertiginous gash in the white limestone.
Collioure
Cradle of Fauvism, its cobbled streets, its castle and its famous bell tower.
The fortress of Salses
A huge stone and brick vessel that taunted many an invader.
Proximity
The Pyrénées-Orientales is at the heart of the Toulouse-Montpellier-Barcelona triangle.
Font-Romeu
Renowned mountain sports resort. A paradise for skiers and hikers.
What to visit Pyrénées-Orientales?
Interview: My Pyrénées-Orientales
with Laetitia Martinez, guide
From the sea to the mountains, I invite you to follow Laetitia, Director of the Pyrénées-Cerdagne Tourist Office and professor at the University of Perpignan. Very involved in the associative and cultural life of the department, she is "THE" ideal guide to make you discover the history of the Pyrenees-Orientales, its culture and traditions, but also to tell you the legends of the Catalan Country.
See the video of the interview
