Villefranche-de-Conflent
A walled town designed under Vauban, one of the “Fortifications of Vauban” World Heritage sites, and the starting point of the Yellow Train.
This small town, founded in the 11th century, is entirely enclosed by walls that were fortified by Vauban in the 17th century. It was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2008. Two stone-paved main streets inside are lined with handicraft shops. You can walk the gallery along the walls and climb to the Fort de Libéria on the hilltop. Outside the town is the starting station of the Yellow Train, and nearby are the Canalettes Caves. It is about 50 km from Perpignan and can be reached by train.
Opening hours
Open all day (city wall walkway approx. 10:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Fort Libéria
- Canalettes Caves
- Le Train Jaune
- Abbey of Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa
- Abbey of Saint-Martin-du-Canigou
- Pic du Canigou
- Serrabone Priory
- Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt