Illiberis Optique
Elne
Optiques, solaires et lentilles
Place de la République - Elne
Le Four D'Antan
Villeneuve-de-la-Raho
Maître Artisan Pâtissier
Boulangerie artisanale
8 rue de l'Artisanat
Villeneuve de La Raho
Auberge du Val Marie
Villeneuve-de-la-Raho
Restaurant traditionnel
Grillade au feu de bois
Route de Montescot
Villeneuve de la Raho
Les Pains du Soleil
Cabestany & Elne
Boulangerie-Pâtisserie
1 rue Ambroise Croizat
Cabestany
Bd Jacques Albert
Elne
La Feuille du Boucher
Cabestany
Artisan - Boucher - Affineur
1 rue Ambroise Croizat
Cabestany
(face à Médipôle)
Petit Pois
Canohès
Fruits, légumes et produits du terroir
1 place Jean Ferra
Canohès
Le Fraisier
Toulouges
Fruits et légumes issus de circuits courts
12 avenue de Thuir
Toulouges
Maison Vila
Toulouges
Boucherie-Charcuterie traditionnelle catalane
Traiteur
9 avenue du Stade
Toulouges
La Plaine du Roussillon
Illiberis
Four
Val
Pains
Feuille du
Le
Maison
Petit
Optique
d’Antan
Marie
du Soleil
Boucher
Fraisier
Vila
Pois
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Infos pratiques
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Distances moyennes de Elne :
PERPIGNAN : 15 km
LA MER : 7 km
LA MONTAGNE (La Cerdagne / Le Capcir) : 97 km
ESPAGNE (Catalogne Sud) : 28 km
Set between the Albères Mountains and Fenouillèdes, The Roussillon Plain boasts the richness of the land. The vast extent of its vineyards, market gardening and fruit orchards form a wonderful mosaic of colours. Towns and villages boast interesting bell-towers that rise above the sky-line.
Elne
Elna 
Histoire, art & humanité 
Histoire, art & humanité
La Cathédrale & Le Cloître La Maternité Suisse Le Musée Terrus La Pomone de Maillol
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With nearly 27 centuries of history, the ancient city of Illiberis was considered the capital of the Roussillon for a long time. Named Castrum Helenae in the 4th century, it became the episcopal see in 571, illustrating the religious and political importance of the town. Regularly and frequently attacked, some scars from the battle led by Philip the Bold in 1285 – which ended inside the 11th century Cathedral – are still visible today. The Balaguer and Bernat d’Oms Gateways, remain from the original fortifications as a reminder of this troubled period. Abandoned by the Kings of Majorca in favour of Perpignan, it then grew into an important agricultural town. Several 20th century artists, such as Matisse, Derain and Terrus, frequented the town, which is now a proud historical and cultural centre in the region to be visited.
► LOOK AT ‘ Pomone’ a sculpture by Maillol.
Photo © Jean-Christophe MILHET
Built on the ruins of a former cathedral, the existing building – dedicated to Saint Julie and Saint Eulalia – is an exceptional example of Romanesque art. The building works undertaken in the 11th century feature some impressive dimensions such as the nave measuring 42m long and 16m high. Attached to the north side of the cathedral is the exceptionally well preserved cloister. Built in white marble with blue veins, between the 12th and the 14th centuries, the sculptures and capitals trace the evolution of art from Romanesque to Gothic.
► LOOK AT the six Gothic chapels in the cathedral, dating from the 13th – 15th centuries.
► VISIT the History Museum and the Archeological Museum both situated in the Cloister.
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The permanent exhibition entitled ‘A Cradle of Humanity at the Heart of Inhumanity’ traces the life of Elisabeth Eindenbenz. Having joined the Suisse Aid for Children, she helped some 600 women of all nationalities to give birth in suitable conditions between 1939 and 1944.
Illiberis Optique
Optiques, solaires et lentilles
Place de la République - Elne
Guide 2020 voir p.39
Bages
Bages
The Casa Carrère formerly housed the Museum of Naïve Art (1991-2002), before becoming dedicated to culture.
► LOOK AT the 11th century Romanesque church of Saint Andrew, the subject of many modifications.
Villeneuve-
de-la-Raho
Vilanova de la Raó
Espace détente aux portes de Perpignan 
Le Village Le Lac La Chapelle Saint-Julien & Sainte-Baselisse
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Records refer to the village in the 9th century. It belonged in turn to the Counts of Roussillon, the Knights Templar and then the Fontfroide abbey. In the 19th century, the village turned to agriculture as evidenced by the construction of a number of attractive farm houses. The creation of the lake in 1977 proved an immense boost to the village.
► LOOK AT the 15th or 16th century village church.
Photo © Orvaloris
Since the construction ended in 1977, the lake has been used as a water supply for agriculture as well as providing water for local fire fighters. Situated just a few kilometres from Perpignan, it is also one of the most popular relaxing leisure sites in the area. Restaurants appear each summer along the beach of the smaller lake, to ensure that bathers and other visitors have a good time. On the larger lake, there are a number of sporting activities available such as rowing, kayaking, Catalan rowing boats and fishing. There is also an interesting ecological reserve with many different species of birds who visit to nest.
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This chapel, dating back to the 12th century, is situated below the centre of the village and is a typical example of Roussillon Romanesque Art. The building has recently been restored to leave it as a wonderful cultural venue with excellent acoustics.
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Le Four d'Antan
Boulangerie artisanale
Maître Artisan Pâtissier
8 rue de l'Artisanat
Villeneuve de La Raho
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Christelle et Giuseppe Iacona
In a chic, country setting, Giuseppe IACONA excels at the art of preparing delicious meats grilled on a wood-burning fire. This inspired Chef uses his knowledge to select high quality meat from the best beef cattle around and prepares it to extract all the flavours.
Small, seasonal vegetables – often locally grown – and mouth-watering desserts complement this gourmand experience. This establishment is highly recommended!
Un pur moment de bonheur à partager en famille ou entre amis…
Route de Montescot – 66180 VILLENEUVE-DE-LA-RAHO
Le midi : du mardi au dimanche * Le soir : -En saison = du mercredi au samedi -Hors saison = vendredi et samedi *
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Cabestany
Cabestany
Le Mystérieux Maître
Le Maître de Cabestany L'Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges Le Centre de Sculpture Romane
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Cabestany was first mentioned in writings in 927, the name means it was ‘adjacent to a lake’. The medieval village was built around the 11th century Notre Dame des Anges church. This Romanesque building has been renovated many times over the centuries, including the addition of two Gothic chapels. In the 20th century the church was enlarged, work which uncovered the exceptional white marble tympanum sculpted by the Master of Cabestany. This major discovery marked the beginning of research into this artist, whose works have been found as far away as Spain and Italy.
An active town which enjoys the benefit of being close to Perpignan, it has a lively cultural life based around the Jean Ferrat cultural centre. Various sporting activities can be enjoyed in the Germanor Complex. On the outskirts of the village is the Mas Guerido, a large commercial area housing over 250 businesses.
► WALK along the Saint Camille track and along the footpaths.
► VISIT The Romanesque Sculpture Centre, devoted to the work of the mysterious Master of Cabestany.
Boulangerie Artisanale Pâtisserie Traditionnelle Restauration rapide Gourmande Saveurs et Qualité
Boulangerie Artisanale Pâtisserie Traditionnelle Restauration rapide Gourmande Saveurs et Qualité
1 rue Ambroise Croizat – 66330 CABESTANY
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Boulevard Jacques Albert – 66200 ELNE
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- Stationnement facile
1 rue Ambroise Croizat – 66330 CABESTANY
Commandez maintenant
Boulevard Jacques Albert – 66200 ELNE
Commandez maintenant
- Large amplitude horaire
- Stationnement facile
Enthusiastic about direct local purchases and “home-made” produce it is only natural for Jérôme BONNEAU to have recently joined the AGRI-ETHIQUE path, the first 100% French fair trade label. This quality Master Artisan Baker uses all his experience and enthusiasm to produce special and traditional tasty loaves.
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Jérome Bonneau – Maître Artisan Boulanger
Dirigeant des Pains du Soleil
His creative patisserie offers a host of sweet delights to stimulate your taste-buds.
Snacking is encouraged at the PAINS DU SOLEIL, with a range of hot and cold recipes – like hamburgers, salads and sandwiches… all as fresh as they are tasty! A delight at any time !
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À Cabestany :
7 jours / 7 de 6h30 à 20h
À Elne :
du Lundi au Samedi :
de 7h à 14h et de 15h45 à 19h
le Dimanche :
de 7h à 13h
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- Prix d'honneur international pour la saucisse de porc Tirabuixó
- Mention d'honneur pour la saucisse créative
Bastien FRANK’s aims to offer you the very highest quality meat. He believes in good tasty food but feels strongly about protecting the quality of life of animals.
In his contemporary- looking shop you will find exceptional cuts of meat (including prized beef*) which are correctly and expertly prepared. Fine cuts of beef are stored in the ripening cellar. Bastien believes that a good butcher will see things as a good chef does. The staff at LA FEUILLE DU BOUCHER share his passion for work and are happy to advise the gourmet clients who are connoisseurs.
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Tour d’horizon côté boucherie
The staff are highly professional and industrious, the results of which can be seen in their irresistible prize-winning artisan charcuterie**. Check out their ready-to-eat dishes such as fideua (pasta based paella), rice paella and boles de picoulat (meatballs). Incomparable !
Incomparable !
Sélection de fromages Volailles fermières de la Ferme d'Arsa Plats traiteur sur commande Viande de bœuf maturée Bœuf de concours*
Épicurisme, talent et excellence permettent à cette jeune enseigne
de se hisser parmi les Références du Roussillon.
Épicurisme, talent et excellence permettent à cette jeune enseigne de se hisser parmi les Références du Roussillon.
En raison de la situation sanitaire et des mesures gouvernementales, les horaires sont susceptibles de modifications.
* Selon période
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Saleilles
Salelles
Referred to in writings as early as 844, the village has moved on from an agriculture base to boasting a business park and an artisan zone.
► LOOK AT the Romanesque chapel dedicated to Saint Etienne and rebuilt in the 11th and 12th centuries as well as the 19th-20th century parish church dedicated to the same saint.
► RELAX around the pond.
Alénya
Alenyà
► LOOK AT the former Ecoiffier cellars (1896-1905).
► LOOK AT the Catalan Baroque reredos in the Saint Eulalia church (1593).
Toulouges
Toluges
Conciles de la « Pau i Treva »
La Trêve de Dieu L'Église Sainte-Marie Le Parc de Clairfont Le pôle culturel El Mil.lenari
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On 16th May 1026 the ‘La Trêve de Dieu’ (God’s Truce) council was held in the village followed by a synod organised in 1065. Ecumenical Councils were organised by the Catholic church attempting to impose a period of truce amongst the feudal leaders. The 11th century church of Saint Marie can boast a Romanesque sculpted doorway together with two plaques commemorating the Ecumenical Councils. One of the architectural particularities of the village is a republican bell-tower, built just after the French Revolution, facing the church. The El Mil.lenari Cultural Centre has been an important part of cultural life in Toulouges and the surrounding area since 2005.
► RELAX in the attractive 5 hectare (12 acres) Clairfont Park, landscaped around its two ponds.
Maison Vila
Boucherie Charcuterie traditionnelle catalane
Traiteur
9 avenue du Stade
Toulouges
Guide 2020 voir p.45
Descending from a family of dedicated farmers, Eric CASEILLES takes great pride in respecting the seasons selling local fruit and vegetables. At LE FRAISIER and also at PETIT POIS, ‘locavores’ – those who enjoy local, seasonal produce – will find authentic flavours such as the well-known Red Onion from Toulouges and the excellent QUATUOR of strawberries ready to enjoy. In these two attractive shops they source the very best local produce – honey, cheese and organic specialities. For Eric CASEILLES, commitment and quality go hand in hand with proximity: It needs to be visited to see how!
*Majoritairement, sauf quelques produits
*Majoritairement, sauf quelques produits
Descending from a family of dedicated farmers, Eric CASEILLES takes great pride in respecting the seasons selling local fruit and vegetables. At LE FRAISIER and also at PETIT POIS, ‘locavores’ – those who enjoy local, seasonal produce – will find authentic flavours such as the well-known Red Onion from Toulouges and the excellent QUATUOR of strawberries ready to enjoy. In these two attractive shops they source the very best local produce – honey, cheese and organic specialities. For Eric CASEILLES, commitment and quality go hand in hand with proximity: It needs to be visited to see how!
*Majoritairement, sauf quelques produits
Guide 2020 voir p.47
Canohès
Cànoes 
Mainly based on viticulture, Canohès has an 11th century Romanesque church dedicated to Saint Cyr and Saint Juliette which was enlarged in the 19th century. There is also Auguste Estrade’s imposing mausoleum as well as the fountain in the centre of the village, dated 1896, with its 4 bronze heads.
Pollestres
Pollestres
Traces of one of the first cellera (or fortifications) of the Roussillon still exist today. Originally referred to in writings for the first time in the 10th century, the Romanesque church dedicated to Saint Martin is easily identified by its apse, which has a ‘Mozarab’ archway and Gothic vaults.
Le Soler
El Soler
► LOOK AT the 13th century baptismal fonts in the church of Saint Julian (1554).
► DISCOVER the astronomy observatory (1979).
► RELAX in the Parc du Moulin landscaped around the lake.
► VISIT the Martin Vivès cultural centre.
Photo © Orvaloris
Saint-Estève
Sant Esteve del Monestir
Le lac et le théâtre de l’étang
Le Lac Le Théâtre de l'Étang L'Église Saint-Étienne
Photo © Orvaloris
The third town in the area, it is popular for its proximity to Perpignan as well as the eclectic nature of its culture as practised by the Theatre de l’Étang, located on the edge of the lake.
► LOOK AT the 11th century Romanesque church of Saint Étienne modified in the 19th century.
► VISIT the temporary exhibition at the Mas Carbasse.
Baixas
Baixàs
► LOOK AT the largest Baroque reredos in the Roussillon (1672) in the Gothic church dedicated to Saint Marie.
► VISIT the village wine cellars, the first producers of Muscat de Rivesaltes dessert wine.
Millas
Millars
Empreintes d’un riche passé
Le Retable de l'Église Le Musée d'Arts Anciens Le Portail de Villefranche
At the Romanesque Saint Eulalia church, the original bell-tower and southern doorway remain, as well as a renown and grandiose 15th century sculpted Gothic tribune.
► VISIT the Museum of Ancient Arts and the Bombes Park.
► LOOK AT the Pre-Baroque reredos in the church, the 15th century Villefranche Gateway and the Oil Mill built in 1920.
Pézilla-la-Rivière
Pesillà de la Ribera
The Saintes Hostes church is easily recognised from afar with its 19th century tall, slim bell-tower. The village is proud of the remains of the fortifications including the Revellí gateway which was made into a civilian bell-tower in 1882.
► LOOK AT the antique altar in the 11th-12th century Saint Saturnin Romanesque chapel.
Ille-sur-Têt
Illa
Patrimoine remarquable & site national
La Tour de l'Alexis Les Orgues d'Ille L'Église de la Rodona
Photo © Jean-Christophe MILHET
The medieval village of Ille-sur-Tête has been repeatedly fortified, as can be seen by the Alexis Tower and a 1.2 km wall. It can also boast of some well-preserved religious buildings, all constructed in different styles; for example Romanesque for the Rodona church and Gothic for the Saint Étienne church (1665-1774), also known for its façade and Baroque bell-tower. One of the rare Medieval hospitals still left standing in France is the Hospici, which now home to the Centre for Sacred Art with its Romanesque and Baroque works.
► LOOK AT the 18th Carmelites church and its collection of 17th century paintings from the Guerra workshop.
► DISCOVER the Orgues d’Ille (‘fairy’ chimneys), an intriguing landscape caused by natural erosion.
À deux pas... Força Réal
A pleasant walk leads up to the Força Réal hermitage. The 17th century chapel is situated at an altitude of 507m and from there is a 360° panoramic view of the Roussillon Plain.
À découvrir aussi :
Latour-Bas-Elne, Corneilla-del-Vercol, Théza, Montescot, Ortaffa, Brouilla, Saint-Nazaire, Villeneuve-la-Rivière, Néfiach, Saint-Féliu-d’Amont, Saint-Féliu-d’Avall…
