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title: "Discover Prats-de-Mollo: Heritage, Nature and Traditions"
description: "Explore Prats-de-Mollo: a thousand-year-old town rich in history, traditions and natural activities in the heart of the Pyrénées-Orientales, just a stone's throw from Spain."
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# 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.
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## 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.
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### 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.
### 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
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.
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### 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.
### 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.
### 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.
### 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.
### Nature Reserve
Discover free activities, guided hiking, fishing, hunting, canyoning, accrobranche park, etc. near Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste.
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## 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.
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