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Trobada canigo 20176/19/2023 ![]() ![]() During repairs in 2013, the lion was returned to its original position facing Spain. After the 1660 Treaty of the Pyrenees, Louis XIV turned the lion to face France and inscribed ‘ Venite Ceretens, leo factus est gallus’ (Come and see, people of Céret, the lion (of Castille) has become a (French) cockerel). It has been modified several times during the course of its life, first in 1479, after the union of the kingdoms of Aragon and Castille, with the addition of a lion statue looking towards Spain. ![]() This square is named after its central fountain, dating from 1313. Finally, it’s just a short walk from here to the Porte de France on Rue du Commerce, a sister gateway to the Porte d’Espagne.Īfter all this exercise, it’s time for a sit down in the Place des Neuf Jets (Square of the Nine Jets). ![]() Burrowing into the heart of the old town, you’ll find the imposing Church of Saint Peter, records of which go back to the year 814. From here, move onto the 13th-century Porte d’Espagne, a gateway through the town’s former medieval walls that faces towards Spain. A two-minute walk from here takes you to Place de la Liberté, where you’ll find the town’s war memorial, topped with Aristide Maillol’s sculpture of a woman, named La Douleur (meaning sorrow). Start at Maison Delcros (3 Rue des Évadés de France), the ancient building in which Picasso lived and had his workshop during his time in Céret (1911-13). If you’re after non-edible products, you’ll also find flower stalls bursting with color, as well as jewellery and pottery stands.Ĭontinue exploring with a walking tour past some of the town’s most prominent buildings. Absorb the sights and smells of the locally produced fruit and vegetables, olives, cheeses, cured meats and wines. Strolling through this local street market lined by rustic buildings is a treat for the senses. Get your day off to an early start at the Saturday market, which is at its best between 9:00 and 11:00. Mount Canigó also sees hundreds of hikers and runners striding across it during the first week in August, for the Championnat du Canigó.Your surroundings may ooze laid-back conviviality, but that’s no excuse to sleep in. If you are in Conflent the weekend before the Saint-Jean, for the Trobada, you can experience the fervor of Catalan traditions which persist and punctuate seasons and mountain life. It is dear to the Catalans and people of the Pyrenees and always appeals to its thousands of visitors who climb it each year. Since 2018 the Canigó became a Grand Site Occitaniealso. In doing so, the Syndicat Mixte du Canigó Grand Site de France has already placed car restrictions within the classified site and has created a map of pedestrian and equestrian routes. The management of this Grand Site de France is provided by the Syndicat Mixte du Canigó Grand Site de France that also manages the Natura 2000 program. The objective is to protect the natural environment while promoting local development to ensure the site’s longevity. Which enabled special protection to preserve the natural mountain environment and to highlight its characterizing cultural heritage. In July 2012, the Canigoó became a Grand Site de France. The Canigó, Grand Site de France - classified site If you are climbing to the Canigo summit please make sure you are adequately prepared. If you wish to discover more, there are many other hiking tracks that will give you a chance to explore Conflent : a heritage and hiking hot spot. The Tours, Rondes and Boucles du Canigó allow you to discover the whole mountain range through its peaks, forests, moors, villages, legends and heritage – an experience to be enjoyed at your own leisure! Rich in natural resources, the Massif du Canigó has a significant network of paths (750km) which can be accessible to amateur walkers as well as expert hikers. The Massif du Canigó comprises nine Natura 2000 sites and three national nature parks. Multiple landscapes and atmospheres punctuate the winding paths that will lead you to the summit.Īs exceptional as this biodiversity may be, it is also fragile and it is everyone’s responsibility to preserve it. As you wander, you may spot certain Mediterranean or mountain plant species and also observe the diversity of its natural habitats: garrigue, deciduous and resinous woodland, moors, rocky fields, snow-covered valleys. Located in between two valleys : the Tech (Vallespir) and the Têt (Conflent), the Massif du Canigó is cherished by nature lovers, it is home to incredible biodiversity due to its geographical situation, exposure, temperatures and altitude, the Canigou offers an exceptional range of flora and fauna. Mount Canigó is a true look-out post that dominates the Roussillon plain and Mediterranean Sea and it offers spectacular views. The Canigó, unspoiled and perfect for hiking ![]()
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