Séjourner à Laroque-des-Albères
10 minutes from Argelès-sur-Mer and the Mediterranean and close to most of the region’s major tourist sites, Laroque-des-Albères has a privileged location.
The village of Laroque-des-Albères alone represents a stage of the visit. Alone, with the help of your smartphone, accompanied by a guide or by the actors who will take you back in time, discover this picturesque and attractive place.
Castle of Laroque-des-Albères
The village was built around the castle. In the 11th century, the village passed under the rule of a seigneurial family that built this castle symbol of its power. The Tower is all that remains of the Castle of Laroque Keep.
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Tanya’s Hermitage
Until the end of the 19th century, Our Lady of Tanya was the sanctuary of a hermitage.
Today, this chapel has become a secondary church in the parish of Laroque-des-Albères.
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The Pave Mill
A former 14th century mill, the Pave mill was used to make flour. It was supplied with water by the village canal. In total, 5 mills allowed the inhabitants to grind their cereals in the region. Renovated in 2006, it is now owned by the municipality.
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Saint Félix church
The Saint Félix Church is part of the castle of Laroque des Albères. Formerly a weapons room, the building has become the parish church of the city. Overlooking the Place de la République, two bell towers make up the church.
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Place de la République
The central place of Laroque-des-Albères, the inhabitants like to gather there to celebrate the traditional festivities of the village. This custom has been going on for a long time now. Adjoining the square, one of the walls of the church served as a pediment for the play of the ball with bare hands.
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Le Rech des moulins
The «Rech dels Molins» is a canal used to operate the mills of Laroque-des-Albères.
