Villefranche-de-Conflent

Town Villefranche-de-Conflent, Occitanie, France

What to expect

Villefranche-de-Conflent is a medieval town located in the Conflent region of Catalonia, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France) Association. The town has a rich history, with fortifications built by the counts of Conflent at the end of the 9th century and later adapted by Vauban, the military engineer of Louis XIV. The town's defensive walls, the Fort Libéria, and the Cova Bastera cave are all part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can explore the town's cobbled streets, visit the Romanesque Church of St. Jacques, and discover the town's rich heritage

Plan your family visit to the Villefranche-de-Conflent with these blog insights 👇

Wandering in the Eastern Pyrenees

This family's experience:

Activities: We stopped in Villefranche-de-Conflent on our way to Andorra, a beautiful village known for its fortified walls and its marble houses. We enjoyed the charm of the village and took a stroll through the narrow streets

Highlights: We enjoyed the charm of the village and the beautiful fortified walls. It was a great place to take a break from the journey and explore the history of the area ✨

Villefranche-de-Conflent in the Eastern Pyrenees

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked around the village and visited its fortifications

Highlights: The kids loved the village's narrow streets and the view from the fortifications ✨

A week with the family in the Pyrénées-Orientales without a car

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the medieval walled town of Villefranche-de-Conflent, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Highlights: The kids loved the charming streets and the old-world atmosphere. We enjoyed the history and the well-preserved architecture ✨