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Prats de Mollo la Preste

VISIT PRATS-DE-MOLLO-LA-PRESTE

Must-do activities in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Discover a rich historical heritage, explore breathtaking Pyrenean landscapes, and relax in the spa resort of La Preste for an experience combining culture, nature and well-being.

 

The rich heritage of Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Rich in history, the Catalan village of Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste will seduce you with its medieval ramparts, the majestic Fort Lagarde, and its picturesque streets, witness to a fascinating and well-preserved cultural heritage.

Hotel Le Botaniste - Cité Millénaire

Cité Millénaire

With its old cobbled streets, small shops, fountains and wash-houses and flower-filled squares, Prats de Mollo retains its charm of yesteryear.

Hotel Le Botaniste - Church of Sainte Juste and Ruffines

Church of Sainte Juste and Ruffines

With its rich Baroque furnishings, the parish church dates back to the end of the 10th century and bears witness to the past splendor of Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste.

Mir Tower

Mir Tower

Located at an altitude of 1,540 meters, this signal tower kept watch over the Col d'Ares and communicated with the Towers of Cabrenç, Cos and La Guardia (in the center of Fort Lagarde) by means of fire and smoke.

Hotel Le Botaniste - Le Fort Lagarde

Fort Lagarde

Linked to the town by a covered road and an underground passage, and separated by a redoubt, Fort Lagarde offers an unbeatable view of the town.

Hotel Le Botaniste - Fete de lours - Prats de Mollo

Festive City

In Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, festivities are second nature. Every year, during the February vacations, an unmissable event takes place: the Bear Festival. This traditional, age-old festival brings together all generations.

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Nature and sport

Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste's 6,000 hectares of national forest and 2,300 hectares of nature reserve offer nature lovers a wide range of activities.

Hotel Le Botaniste - Hiking

Hiking

Explore 27 signposted trails covering almost 300 km (Tour de Mir 13.5 km, Pic du Costabonne 18 km, Chemin de la Retirada 8 km) for nature and adventure lovers.

Hotel Le Botaniste - Mountain biking

Mountain biking

Enjoy 14 mountain bike trails for all levels, including 4 starting from Prats-de-Mollo. The mountain bike trails are FFC (Fédération Française de Cyclisme) approved, marked and maintained all year round.

Hotel Le Botaniste - Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

Discover free activities, guided hiking, fishing, hunting, canyoning, accrobranche park, etc. near Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste.

Hotel Le Botaniste - La preste spa resort 
LA PRESTE SPA

Relax at La Preste les Bains spa resort

The thermal spa of La Preste les Bains, 7km from Prats-de-Mollo, offers an idyllic setting in which to recharge your batteries. Renowned for its beneficial waters, it offers therapeutic and relaxing treatments, ideal for a relaxing break. Also an expert in metabolism and rheumatic pathologies. The medicinal virtues of Eaux de la Preste have been recognized since the 14th century by the Montpellier Faculty of Medicine.