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In that part of Catalonia which was ceded to France following the outcome of the Iberian Peace Agreement of 1659, at the foot of the Canigou mountain range, which is called the “heart of Catalonia”, there is a town of Villefranche de Conflent. This town, like Castelnou, takes pride of place in the list of the most beautiful villages of France. Apart from the fact that 300 meters from the city there are the famous caves of Las Grans Canaletas (La Grote des Grandes Canalettes in French), Villefranche itself deserves a separate visit to enjoy the beauty of its medieval streets, go to the many shops of local craftsmen and have a cup of coffee admiring the church of Saint Jacques …

A story about the sights of the Villefranche de Conflent in France and photos taken during our visit can be viewed at the link.