Les Orgues, near Ille sur Tet, Pyrenees Orientales.
Walking at Les Orgues, near Ille sur Tet, Pyrenees Orientales (66).
20 minutes drive from Perpignan
Les Orgues, near Ille sur Tet, Pyrenees Orientales (66), near Perpignan. South France
Take a visit to this unusual but spectacular cliff formation,
near the town of Ille-Sur-Tet. Its only a 20 minute short drive
from Perpignan, and is surrounded by stunning country side,
where there are numerous sights to visit.
The official site with its tourist information office, and
path is an easy walk for all ages, from children, to adults.
In common with other tourist sites of this nature, the authorities
have labelled mediterranean plants along the path, as well
as horses and ponies to say hello to! The walk around these
eroded striations of clay and rock, is leisurely as well as
affording views across the Tet valley.
Whilst in the area visit the Centre for Sacred Art
in Ille-sur-Têt, in the 17th century Hospice d'Illa;
or take a dizzying drive and walk to the beautiful
and isolated Priory of Serrabone.
If you love wine
- take a drive through Thuir to Terrats and sample
excellent muscat sec wines from the Vignerons
de Terrats - Terrassous, with distinctive plastic green corks!
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(Dec 16 2007)
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