Villefranche de Conflent is classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France at the foot of Mont Canigou, one hour from Perpignan.
The medieval town of Villefranche was built in the 11th century to protect the surrounding valleys from invasion. In 1681, Vauban fortified the town by raising the ramparts and especially by building Fort Libéria. The "1000 steps" underground was built later under Napoleon III. The proposed tour begins with a visit to the town, which will allow you to immerse yourself in the medieval atmosphere. We will continue with the visit of the ramparts, which will give an overall view of the city. We will finish with the Liberia fort which dominates the city. If there is still time, there are still the caves "Les canalettes" to visit. For lunch, we can recommend the restaurant "le Patio" at 32 Rue St Jean with its large interior patio and its Catalan specialties. Site de Villefranche de Conflent