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TO U R I S T I N FO R M AT I O N O F F I C E M A G A Z I N E
WWW.ARGELES-SUR-MER.CO.UK
ENGLISH VERSION
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ÉDITO
The Tourist Information
Argelès-sur-
6 Argelès-sur-Mer
Office wants visitors to have a
mer, an XXL wonderful experience:
destination you’ll be given a warm welcome,
20 all year long
information is easy to access,
Argelès-sur-Mer materials are up to date, sound
advice is available, individual needs
as seen by... are considered and a personalised
Ben Caillous, the brilliance Water approach is offered. We care about
what you think. The centre has been
behind the brushstrokes, sports promoting the Qualité Tourisme
& Lezbroz, Argelès-sur-Mer Out on the water... (tourism quality) scheme for 16 years.
in focus whatever the season!
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8 Calendar,
important dates
and events
26 Leisure
activities
A life-sized
playground!
Low
impact transport
Take to the cycle paths
of Argelès-sur-Mer
Qualité Tourisme Occitanie
Sud de France
Providers who are part of this
scheme offer a special and
personalised welcome, all the
information you need, a clean and
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comfortable environment and local
resources. The providers can be
identified by these logos displayed
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on their premises, and using this
Services icon in the guide.
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Nature walks
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A journey into Catalan
territory Autumn
Maybe the best time of year. The sun is
still up and its warmth wraps around you,
Produce &
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the market stalls are still laden with the Summer
Culture & cuisine typical fruit and vegetables of the south. FAMILLE PLUS
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Vibrant and buzzing, Argelès-sur-Mer is Just what you need for a successful
Sea bream, fennel and citrus
hiking The town is quieter, colours change fully awake! The whole town opens up, family holiday!
sauce? A recipe to awaken imperceptibly. Argelès-sur-Mer finds itself sharing the joys of the seaside and its art The region and providers with
Hiking through
your taste buds! again and prepares for... de vivre with all those who have come to
Famille Plus accreditation cater
the ages... especially for families and children,
Health experience it. Argelès-sur-Mer is alive. guaranteeing you a fantastic holiday!
Argelès-sur-Mer bubbles and pops for The providers can be identified
Winter the few months of summer. as they display this logo on their
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Who said that you can’t experience premises, and using this icon in the
And then, once again... autumn! guide.
Argelès-sur-Mer to its full in winter? This
Eating out A year has passed. Four glorious seasons famille.argeles-sur-mer.com
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is when It is at its most authentic. The to discover all that Argelès-sur-Mer has to
Treat yourself
sunlight is still there, on the seashore and offer. Make no mistake about it! Argelès-
to a gourmet Tourist on the hiking trails. It is a different kind sur-Mer is here for everyone, all year
experience
Office of life. Time to regenerate, only to return round.
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Hours stronger.
& services
Spring
Cultural Nature comes surging back. The animals Blue Flag beaches
Welcome to
awaken. The weather is still a bit cool. This and marinas
and historical heritage is the time for long bike rides in the fertile
Argelès-sur-Mer has received this
In the footsteps
Argelès-sur-Mer !
international award every year since
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landscapes of the Roussillon plains and 1985 for:
of Argelès-sur-Mer
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to explore its rich historical and cultural • Its bathing water quality
heritage. Just in time for... • Its beaches that are cleaned daily
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• The water treatment plant
Marine nature reserve • Household refuse recycling
• Fully-equipped help points by the
Shopping The Gulf of Lion Marine Park is Escapades beach, including one accessible
Not just shopping, watching over its biodiversity into the Accreditations
Handiplage station for people with
physical disabilities (Point 3)
soak up the
atmosphere! surrounding area Creation and graphic design: NSI Agence ho5 - agenceho5.com - Illustrations: Marlène Roumegoux
Director of the publication: Office Municipal de Tourisme Argelès-sur-Mer - Chief editor: Office Municipal de
Eet away from it all... Tourisme Argelès-sur-Mer & Virginie Gonzalez - Editors / Translators: Virginie Saucet, Paul McKeen, Next Edition
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Lezbroz,
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Argelès-sur-Mer
ARGELÈS-SUR-MER in focus
ezbroz are Teddy and his brother @lezbroz / Lezbroz.com
AS S E E N BY. . . Thomas, respectively photographer
and video maker. They travel around Who are Lezbroz?
France, Europe and the world to show Lezbroz is like ”The Brothers”, in
the richness of the country through reference to the fraternal aspect of
our work. One day I just fell in love
their pictorial reports. They like to with travelling and photography at
share their discoveries with their the same time. I started out on my
community, whether on Instagram own then Thomas joined me five
or their blog, far from the clichés and years ago. Since then we’ve been
the beaten track. So they stopped in travelling the world, sharing our
content and making our followers
Argelès-sur-Mer... want to go to the places we
discover.
And for Argelès-sur-Mer, what a
great discovery it was!
And what do you have to tell us
about Argelès-sur-Mer?
I really loved Argelès-sur-Mer! It has
a wild side, massive beaches, open
expanses... where you can breathe.
And it has a rich heritage, you just
have to walk around the village to
see it. You can see the sunrise on
the beach and the sunset in the
mountains on the same day.
In the off season, it’s just wonderful
too! For photography it’s fabulous
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because you can capture quite
unique atmospheres.
There are three places that I
en is a painter, illustrator, ©Ben-Caillous really fell in love with: The Racou
caricaturist, graffitist and neighbourhood with its little houses
tattooist. Above all, he is by the sea, where you can walk in the
an artist. Since finishing his
education in the digital and Ben Caillous, sand along these little flower-lined
lanes. I wasn’t expecting it either
which always heightens the thrill of
creative arts, he has honed the brilliance behind the brushstrokes discovering something.
a style of his own. A moving, The hike up to the Massane tower,
poetic dream world that How would you describe yourself? Argelès-sur-Mer has a strong identity even though it was tough to get to!
I am a painter. I have always drawn on and I think that we can deliver the Once you get to the top, the view is
borders on nostalgia, from
paper. For the last three years I’ve been historical and cultural sides of the town breathtaking, especially at the end of
sketches and walls, straight to to people who aren’t necessarily going the day.
painting on larger formats, on city walls,
Argelès-sur-Mer. but I didn’t grow up with a can of spray looking for it. The coastal path that runs along the
paint in my hand. I’ve only just arrived whole wild coastline on the cliffs.
in the world of street art... and I already What would your kind of vibe be? That’s a really lovely walk.
feel at home. The atmosphere of little coves at
sunset, just swimming, having a picnic. What was your favourite place?
What is your artistic vision for the Everything is calm. Somewhere with a unique
town? The harbour with its little fisherman’s atmosphere for those who like
I think it’s great that Argelès-sur-Mer market. This is the place I go most with peace and quiet, to recharge their
is opening up to this modern, artistic my family. Dining in a small restaurant batteries and get into nature. Wide
urban world. The spot lends itself to it that only serves fresh produce, open spaces, the mountains in the
well, we have the skills to develop it and admiring the boats and letting your background. Experiencing a sunrise
Video Lezbroz
people like it! imagination wander. The sunset is or a sunset at the Mas Larrieu nature
The first time I worked for the town was always spectacular there… reserve has that edge-of-the-world
at the opening of the Retirade Museum atmosphere that I just love.
for a «Live Painting». It was so exciting!
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8TH INTERNATIONAL NEW YEAR’S VILLAGE RECYCLART
SWIMRUN A cocktail of shows and a festi- For the last 12 years, exhibitions
val of concerts…this temporary
CA LE NDAR, 5 races on the Vermilion Coast
village on the seafront is the
have been held on the seafront
ranging from children’s races promenade. Billboards that are
IMPORTA N T to the Ultra (68km and 2498m ideal place to liven up your end- continually used and reused
height difference), which can of-year celebrations.
DATES AND EVENTS even be done relay style. Pas- From 25 December 2023 -
become damaged over time.
This is our chance to recycle
sing through 5 parishes with 1st January 2024 them into a medium of choice
1100 competitors in 1 worldwide
Artistic for graffiti artists in this extraor-
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stage. Take on the challenge! dinary Live Painting event. A
16 and 17 June 2023 THE 1939 EXILE must-see!
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7 June 2023 - Exhibition from
IN COMIC FORM
June 2023 to March 2024
100 MILES SUD DE FRANCE From vignettes to original plates,
This Catalan Ultra Trail is a this unique exhibition presents a
SUMMER SCHOOL
Event life in… Argelès-sur-Mer !
unique opportunity to link the panorama of French and Spani-
mountains and sea on foot. An sh comic books dealing with the Free activities focusing on lear-
extraordinary challenge set out 1939 ‘Retirada’ of Spanish Repu- ning about biodiversity conser-
©Benjamin Collard in 3 different races (80 km, 120 blicans and civilians. vation, to establish or reestabli-
km and 170 km) with technical From 25 March - 6 May 2023 sh bonds between parents and
and varied courses in sump- children and the environment.
International Local performances from local and tuous landscapes. Epicurean 40 fun activities are on offer: net
international artists will provide From 6 - 8 October 2023 fishing, making cosmetics out of
THE FESTIVAL OF LAUGHS SANT JORDI the soundtrack to this exciting BACCHUS FESTIVAL natural products, foraging wild
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event. A social event in the heart of Valmy food, bee keeping and plant-
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April Fool’s Day is not your only Sant Jordi, the patron saint 13 July and 12 August 2023 based cooking.
chance for a laugh in April. For of Catalonia, has been cele- Kids Park with musical performances,
artists, local producers and wine- July - August 2023
the second year running, the Ar- brated in the streets of Arge-
THE CARNIVAL growers. A party until the end of
gelès-sur-Mer comedy festival is lès-sur-Mer since the 15th cen- APLEC
sure to split your sides with hila- tury. This is an opportunity for In Argelès-sur-Mer, there isn’t the night. An epicurean event par THE GULF OF LION
This year is the 48th edition of
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rity and guffaw guaranteed! all ages of people to meet for a just one or two but five carni- excellence! MARINE PARK
the largest gathering celebra-
April 2023 festive afternoon in the heart of vals! On the agenda: joyful ca- From 8 - 10 June 2023 A photo exhibition at the Marianne
ting the sardana, a traditional
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the village. Catalan dance practiced since valcades of unusual floats and Gallery, created by Lou Baron
AMERICAN FAIR 23 April 2023 the 19th century. The dance is a grand masked ball (March 4). Music and Élodie Cubillas highlighting
Fun for all the generations in this showcased and then opened up A great way to rediscover your the park’s natural heritage and
inner child. NATIONAL MUSIC DAY
celebration of American culture THE TOWN CENTRE to anyone who is curious about celebrating the hard work of our
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this local folklore. 26 February, 4 March, Part-time or professional artists: agents. Discover marine habi-
with music, big cars, American JUMBLE SALE
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2 September 2023 26 March, 28 May the town is yours. Sing, play, tats, animal and plant species
Football and even a film shoot
For some it’s an opportunity
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and 11 June 2023 perform and make our town and raise your environmental
where the children are the stars.
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to get rid of all their clutter, for move to the music!
From 8 - 10 April 2023 awareness!
others it’s a chance to find some FESTA MAJOR 21 June 2023
treasure and provide preloved
THE CIRCUS COMES Autumn 2023
ISLANDS FESTIVAL 3 days of popular festivities
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items with a second lease of life. TO ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
celebrating the patron saints THE RACOU FAIR
A taste of the exotic is once again 1 May 2023 Como and Damian. 3 days to
Jugglers, acrobats, clowns, mu- CONNECT WITH NATURE
on the menu in this 2nd edition. sicians and many other circus A special little corner nestled Nature-based workshops ai-
gain an insight into local culture
Get ready to be transported by artists take over the Allée des between the Pyrenees and the med at the general public, all
SAINT-JEAN MIDSUMMER and traditions through festive
the rhythm of drums and ukule- Pins to teach the circus arts to Mediterranean, Le Racou invites throughout the year and with a
les in parades and Tahitian dan- TORCH RELAY entertainment.
young and old alike. With lots you to its traditional fair. Atmos-
From 22 - 24 September 2023 variety of themes.
cing and sample some flavourful From midnight until the following of little street shows and perfor- phere guaranteed! December 2023
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traditional cuisine. evening, runners, rowers and mances, there’s something for 21 July 2023
Sports
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From 18 - 21 May 2023 horse riders will light the flame everyone!
of Saint-Jean on the summit From 27 - 29 May 2023 Nature
of Canigou and start the torch ARGELÈS NATURE TRAIL
INTERNATIONAL MAGIC relay, bringing it all through Ar- Starting from the Valmy park, THE CHRISTMAS VILLAGE TO THE RHYTHM Unusual
FESTIVAL “ABRAC’ARGELÈS” gelès-sur-Mer. Choirs, sardanas come and take part the various OF THE FOREST
In the historic heart of Arge-
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A slice of humour, a host of illu- and surprises are on the agenda! events on offer: a canicross with THE 1ST SWIM OF THE YEAR
lès-sur-Mer, Santa Claus and A lovely exhibition celebrating
sions and a hint of sorcery…Ar- 23 June 2023 your faithful companions, races This is an annual tradition! The
his Elves open the doors to their the fiftieth anniversary of the
gelès-sur-Mer town conjures up from 10 to 25 km and children’s village. An ideal place for a fa- Massane Nature Reserve. In the most courageous of you are
an enchanting 2nd edition of its DIAD’ARGELÈS races, all in the midst of this ma- mily stroll, to shop for presents heart of the historic centre of invited to come for a dip in the
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International Magic Festival in Py- With friends or family, come and gnificent landscape. and have good time with some Argelès-sur-Mer, discover the Mediterranean at its most invi-
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rénées-Orientales. experience Argelès-sur-Mer 29 and 30 April 2023 music. fauna and flora that make the gorating!
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The last weekend in a festive atmosphere. Ban- December 2023 reserve so special. 1 January 2024
of October 2023 das, musical entertainment and From June to November 2023
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N AT U R E
WA L K S
©Lezbroz
A journey into Catalan territory
L et’s start with this long san-
dy strip called La Côte Radieuse
risks, pines and palm trees. Once
you reach the port, head for Le
(from Leucate to Argelès). At the Racou, a charming little neighbou-
mouth of the River Tech lies the rhood where the houses are built
Mas Larrieu Nature Reserve. In on sand.
this protected area, you pass
through meadows, dunes, reed From there, walk along the Côte
beds and alluvial forests. Looking Rocheuse, nicknamed the «Ver-
up the river, you can even make milion Coast» for its colour. The
out Canigó mountain. The fra- schist of this jagged coastline
grance from the fixed dunes is takes on an orange hue at sunset.
intoxicating, emanating from these Here you can find endemic ter-
small flowers called «Immor- restrial and aquatic plant species
telles». Early in the morning, when such as the Arméria du Roussil- Tamarisks
the dew is evaporating, you get lon (thrifts) and Posidonia. Here,
their characteristic spicy smell... the foothills of the Albera Massif nordic walking and gravel biking,
plunge into the Mediterranean to etc, allowing you explore Arge-
Then, from the reserve, you take create the unique coves of Porteils lès-sur-Mer and the surrounding
the Sentier du Littoral (Coastal and Ouille (Olla). area all year round.
Path) which leads you to the sea-
side promenade of Argelès beach A little further on is the Domaine And if you go even higher,
where can find oleanders, tama- de Valmy. As you start to gain you reach the totem of Arge-
height, a large 19th century villa lès-sur-Mer, the Massane Tower.
makes for a surprising discovery. This is the ideal place to see the
You cannot visit the castle itself canopy of the Massane beech
but its 5-hectare park is open to forest, which spreads eastwards
the public. Explore the grounds towards the frontier ridges. This
and read about the cultural, his- cathedral of beech trees has been
torical and natural heritage of the
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evolving freely for 150 years and
region on the information boards is now a UNESCO World Heritage
and about the biodiversity of the Site. Please respect our natural
ere, nature has something extraordinary. From the base of the Albera Massif, and Albera foothills: strawberry trees, heritage and stay on the marked
cork oaks, olive trees and cedars. paths.
extending as far as the eye can see towards the Mediterranean, is a breathtaking panorama
over landscapes drenched in sunshine that change with the seasons. Its natural diversity The Valmy site is also the star-
offers true escapism... Whether you are coming here for the first time or have lived here all ting point for many outdoor ac-
your life, the magic still works! Immortelles tivities: hiking, mountain biking,
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Guided nature walks VALMY MUNICIPAL PARK FIND OUR ROUTES AND Guided Cycling & MTB Tours
« A balcony over Argelès-sur-Mer » TRAILS ON: BIKE HORIZON
FREE
Bring your own vehicle. This is the most beautiful viewpoint over the area and
Reservation: Tourist Office, Argelès-Plage Pyrénées-Orientales landscapes by the Mediterranean Tourist Office website Pouchès Florian Chez Alberabike
+33 (0)4 68 81 15 85 / For groups, please Sea. Visit this romantic green 12-acre setting and enjoy 55 chemin de Palau, ZA ARGELÈS-VILLAGE
contact us having a picnic and relaxing in the shade of the forest. +33 (0)9 81 28 36 00
Price: €4 There is also a playground. Discover a route marked out by www.bikehorizon.com
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Free for children under 13 accompanied by an
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original signs combining natural heritage and local people’s Open all year round
adult. history.
LE SENTIER DU LITTORAL
Exit 12 off the D 914 (park in the car park). BLUE BEAR CYCLES
+33 (0)4 68 81 47 25 Route de Taxo à la Mer
(COASTAL PATH) asso@ville-argelessurmer.fr Camping La Sirène - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
« Where the Albera Massif meets the Mediterranean » Period +33 (0)4 68 95 77 68
Explore the Côte Vermeille with your guide. Take in the • From 04/02 to 30/04, every day from 10am to www.blue-bear.org
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coves and schisty cliffs of the Pyrenean foothills. Smell the 6pm Geotrek-Mobile Open from 01/04 to 07/11
maquis shrubland in the air and enjoy the amazing sight of • From 01/05 to 30/09, every day from 10am to
Pyrenees Mediterranean
the land plunging into the Mediterranean Sea. 7pm
application
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• From 01/10 to 06/11, every day from 10am to
6pm ÇA TROTT
Period: July and August
+33 (0)6 18 48 16 06
Departure: Wednesday at 9am from the
https://xn--atrott-vua.com/fr/
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Tourist Office, Argelès-Plage Topo-guide for walks
_ Duration: 2h30 / Distance: 4 km (2.5 miles)
PÔLE SPORT NATURE Open all year round
Pôle Sport Nature is a hub with useful information about and hikes
the variety of outdoor activities you can do in Argelès-sur- Paper guide on sale at
Mer. There will be something for you here, whether you the Tourist Office VÉLO CLUB DES ALBÈRES
MAS LARRIEU COASTAL love watersports (kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, ( 2 euros ) 1 rue du 11 Novembre
NATURE RESERVE diving, etc.), the flat (cycling, walking, jogging, etc.), or the Salle Cécile, ARGELES-SUR-MER
« Unspoilt, thriving nature » mountains (hiking, trail running, mountain biking, etc.). +33 (0)6 63 82 29 95
Your guide will take you to this pristine part of the https://vca66.fr/
Roussillon coast with dunes, pastures, wetlands and the Period : From April to October, Monday to
Open all year round
Mediterranean coastal Tech River nearby. Enjoy the wealth Friday from 2pm to 5pm Topo-guide bicycle tours
of flora in this sensitive unspoilt area. +33 (0)4 68 81 47 25 mountain bike tours
asso@ville-argelessurmer.fr
Paper guide on sale at
Period: April to September
the Tourist Office
Departure: Thursday at 9am from the Tourist
Office, Argelès-Plage.
( 2 euros ) Guided Walks
_ Duration: 1h30 / Distance: 2.6 km (1.6 miles) RANDO ÉVASION
Françoise Danjou
Avenue Torre d’en Sorra, Résidence Les patios N°3
NATURAL VALMY Topo-guide Le Sentier Le Racou - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
« The delights of the Albera Massif’s piedmont plateau » du Littoral (The +33 (0)6 83 30 19 25
New
Follow your guide on an intimate walk where the scent of Coastal Path) www.accompagnateur-montagne-pyrenees.com
the maquis shrubland melds with that given off by the cork Open all year round
oak trees. Take in the Cova de l’Alarb dolmen, vineyards Paper guide on sale at
and the municipal park with the Roussillon plain and the the Tourist Office
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( 4 euros )
Catalan Sea as a backdrop.
Period: April to September
Departure: Tuesday at 9am from the Pôle Baludik Expedition MARCHE NORDIQUE MNPO
Sport Nature, Valmy Park Parc de Valmy - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
treasure hunt around
Duration: 2 h / Distance: 4 km (2.5 miles) +33 (0)7 84 91 53 61
Valmy Park
https://mnpo66.assoconnect.com/
Open all year round
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C U LT U R E
AND
HIKING
©HelloLaRoux
Hiking through the ages...
I n the heart of the Alberas lies a
rich Catalan country culture.
beautiful architectural treasures
in the region. Built in the 12th
century, it was a church before
Here you have delightful walks becoming a refuge for Spanish
and hikes through spectacular refugees and later, a sheep pen.
landscapes, for families and A place drenched in history that
experienced hikers alike. has recently returned to its original
purpose.
Perhaps one of the prettiest walks And for a family hike, this same
is to go up to the Notre-Dame de path will take you 5,000 years
Vie hermitage with its Chapelle back in time to discover the Cova
Saint-Jérôme. Starting from the de l’Alarb dolmen.
Argelès-sur-Mer cemetery, the
ascent through the cork oak forest We wish you a pleasant walk and
leads you to this special site dating exciting adventures through time
back to the 10th century with its and history.
breathtaking viewpoint.
Or step into the shoes of Philip II
the Bold when in 1285 he took this
paved path heading up the Albera
valley. This will take you to Saint-
Ferréol-de-la-Pave chapel, a mix
of pre-Romanesque and Roman-
style. And just next door under a
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large, century-old oak tree is an
archetypal fountain, the Font del
Bosc. Pure authenticity!
ar from the hubbub of the town, follow the hermitage trail and learn
about our history on the hiking trails! From the Valmy park, follow the
path leading to Chapelle Saint-
Laurent-du-Mont, one of the most
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C ULT URAL AND In the footsteps of Argelès-sur-Mer
HISTORICAL
H E R I T A G E A
of
s an evidence
Argelès-sur-Mer’s
The Marianne Gallery regularly
organises memorial exhibitions,
medieval past, there’s alternating with artistic and cultural
the remains of the exhibitions. This is always worth a
fortified towers, only visit!
revealed to those who
dare to venture through
the small lanes of the
village..
Notre-Dame-du-Prat
As evidence of Argelès-
sur-Mer’s medieval
past, there’s the remains
of the fortified towers,
only revealed to those
who dare to venture
through the small lanes
of the village.
The bell tower is listed
as a Historic Monument.
It is the highest church
tower in the department,
reaching a height of
34m. It had a defensive function as The Casa de l’Albera
a watchtower and as a bell tower. is a place that’s not to
Very special! be missed if you want
Don’t hesitate to get lost between to know more about the
the ramparts inside the old city. local cultural and historical
The interesting fact is that the heritage.
town of Argelès-sur-Mer hardly
even left its ramparts until the The Camp Memorial tells the
Second World War. story of an important page in the
In the heart of the village, you can history of Argelès-sur-Mer. In 1939 Annecdotes about
find houses built at the end of
the Middle Ages alongside more
it was used as a gathering point
for people fleeing the war and
Argelès-sur-Mer
modern houses. Look closely at Franco’s dictatorship. Furthermore, Notre-Dame-du-Prat is pointing the
the shape of the windows, the there is a circuit of remembrance
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other way around from most churches.
door frames, the tiles and all the so that you can follow in the It was redesigned in the 17th century
other architectural details that footsteps of the Spanish refugees. after an earthquake caused the
provide a more comprehensive church’s chancel to collapse.
reading of Argelès-sur-Mer.
The free Baludik® app
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Argelès gained its «sur-Mer» in the first
takes you on a tour of
half of the 19th century when it had to
the old ramparts. You are
be distinguished from Argelès-Gazost.
guided by a game set in the
17th century. The French
The first Argelès was not located in
army comes to lay siege to
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the valley but in the mountains. It was
the town and you step into
only after 1163 that the Kings of Aragon
the shoes of French spies
asked for it to be established on the
who have come to reccy its
plain.
defences!
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At the end of the 13th century, the Kings of
Majorca decreed that Argelès should be
he historic heart of Argelès-sur-Mer may be small, but it is rich in heritage. History, tales
of old and some secret places can be found in the centre of the village, a former royal city.
4 a royal town and dependent solely on the
authority of the King James II of Majorca.
This was a rather rare privilege at the time,
Take a stroll, lose your way... and let your imagination take you away! which contributed to its development.
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Exhibition venues Historical guided ARGELÈS-PLAGE
Open from February to December tours “ALL ABOUT THE
Booking required at La Casa de BEACH” SHOPPING
LA CASA DE l’Albera. Explore the protected pine plantation
L’ALBERA HERITAGE and the local architectural heritage
reflecting La Retirada (when Spanish
MUSEUM +33 (0)4 68 81 42 74
Civil War refugees fled to France),
La Casa de l’Albera is in the heart Price: €4
Free for children aged under the Spanish refugee camp and the
of the village and teaches visitors all
13 who are accompanied by an emergence of modern tourism.
about the Albera Massif.
adult.
Departure : Tourist Centre,
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4 place des Castellans - Guided tours available in
English, French and Spanish. Place de l’Europe –
ARGELÈS-VILLAGE
ARGELÈS-PLAGE
+ 33 (0)4 68 81 42 74
Duration: 2 hours
www.ville-argelessurmer.fr/
ARGELÈS-VILLAGE
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All year round,
vivre/culture/espaces-cultu-
Wednesday morning at 10am
rels “THE ANCIENT
2 € - Discounted price: €1.50. ROYAL CITY”
For groups, please contact us Argelès-sur-Mer will surprise you with MARIANNE GALLERY
its charming old town boasting narrow Espace Liberté
streets, ramparts and a 13th-century
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Rue du 14 Juillet
church. Starts: Casa de l’Albera ARGELÈS-VILLAGE
reception, Argelès-Village. +33 (0)4 68 81 50 60
ARGELÈS CAMP
MEMORIAL
Departure : Casa de l’Albera
reception – ARGELÈS-VILLAGE
2h
_ Free
A space devoted to the 475,000 MÉDIATHÈQUE
Spanish refugees who fled Francoism All year round, Tuesday and
Thursday mornings at 10am.
JEAN FERRAT
from late January 1939. The
exhibition displays set out their (MULTIMEDIA
journey from the start of the Spanish LIBRARY)
Civil War to their internment at the Espace Liberté
Argelès-sur-Mer camp. The journey ARGELÈS-VILLAGE
of remembering starts at the camp +33 (0)4 68 81 42 73
memorial and ends at the “monolith”,
https://www.cc-acvi.com/
taking in the “Spanish” cemetery vos-loisirs/mediatheques/ © MesquitaFMS
along the way.
Open all year round
Not just shopping,
26 avenue de la Libération -
ARGELÈS-VILLAGE
soak up the atmosphere!
+33 (0)4 68 95 85 03
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Single ticket: €2 (with
free access to La Casa de
l’Albera).
he beach district and its If you love authentic gifts, there leather workers, cabinet makers,
Group ticket (minimum
famous pedestrian walkways is nothing better than wandering potters and ceramists or knife
15 people): €1.50 (booking
welcome you, by day and by night. through the heart of the village to makers), all proud to show off the
recommended)
A friendly atmosphere reigns visit our small shops, bookshops fruits of their labour... perfect for
memorial-argeles.eu supreme here with its shops and and local artists. If it’s the traditional some great souvenirs!
overhanging pine trees providing atmosphere of our region that
some welcome shade to cool you’re after, at certain times of
off in. It’s the perfect place to the year you can enjoy traditional
stroll around on a hot summer’s folklore events such as our local
afternoon; to do some shopping, festivals, sardanas or dances.
enjoy an ice cream or even get The harbour has yet another
a temporary tattoo. At night, the atmosphere. Between the fish
restaurants, bars and discos take and fresh produce market stalls,
© Lezbroz
over from the shops giving a it is not unusual to come across
different atmosphere! our local craftsmen (soap makers,
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WAT E R
SPORTS
©HelloLaRoux
Out on the water...
whatever the season!
that are impossible to get to unless small dinghy specially designed
kayaking or stand-up paddle for them. The more experienced
boarding. Skirt along the cliffs with ones can even improve their skills
natural beaches and small coves in one of our clubs.
tucked away from the world.
A
Harness the power of the wind
on a Wingfoil, a clever mix
between Stand-up Paddling and
dmire the colourful Windsurfing. With this nautical
traditional Catalan boats in the innovation, you can rise above the
harbour sitting perfectly alongside surface of the water and get some
the delightful tall ships, providing a adrenaline.
backdrop from another time. Glide over the water on a Windsurf
Dive into the clear water and or on a Funboard- a classic
discover the underwater plants windsurf or its sportier version. Get
and animals. One of our five scuba up to speed and ride the wind!
clubs can take you to the most Enjoy the pleasure of sailing on the
A
beautiful spots on this rocky coast. water aboard a sport catamaran.
Experience the underwater world These small «learner boats» with
in a different way, aboard our glass their special parallel hulls are ideal
rgelès-sur-Mer is the ideal place for water lovers. Being right on the Mediterranean bottom boats. The underwater for a day out, either by yourself or
makes it the perfect playground, whether you are a fan of more gentle or more demanding world accessible to all, young and guided.
water sports. Adapt to the sea and enjoy it in all seasons. old... and without getting wet! Introduce your children to the
Get year-round access to places thrills of sailing on an Optimist, a
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21 - WATER S P O RTSBeach lifeguards
INFORMATIONS
from 29 april to 1st octobre 2023
6 aid stations for the lifeguard season, numbered from North to South: P1, P2, P3, P4 (central aid station), P5 and P6 (see map opposite).
Aid station Toilets at each aid station.
Central aid station (P4), public holidays and week-end, 29 and 30 april, 1, 6,7,8,13,14,18,19,20,21,27,28,29
29 april to 29 may
may from 10:30am to 6pm
Lookout
3 to 30 june Central aid station (P4), aid station 3, aid station 6, aid station 1 every day from 10:30am to 6pm
Tourist Information Office 10 to 30 june Aid station 2 and aid station 5, every day from 10:30am to 6pm
1st july to 31 august All 6 aid stations (numbered P1 to P6), every day from 10:30am to 7pm
Disabled parking
1st to 10 september All 6 aid stations (numbered P1 to P6), every day from 10:30am to 6pm
Central aid station (P4), aid station 5, aid station 6, aid station 3 and aid station 1, every day from
Car park 11 to 17 september
10:30am to 6pm
Central aid station (P4), aid station 6 and aid station 3, based on the weather, every day from 10:30am
18 to 24 september
to 6pm
Toilets
25 september Central aid station (P4) and aid station 6, based on the weather, every day from 10:30am to 6pm
to 1 october
Bins are available at each
beach entrance
Dogs on a lead allowed
No dogs in the water from 10:30am
CARTE DES BEACH CLUBS
to 7:30pm Fishing parking Mas
Larrieu Nature Reserve PLAGES
AQUA PLAGE CRAZY JUMP LA NOUVELLE VAGUE
No dogs allowed Swimming school, towed buoys, paddle Inflatable playground for children
BEACH CLUB
100 boulevard de la Mer Aid station n°5 Deckchair hire, catering
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Plage Nord - Aid station n°2 +33 (0)6 19 99 46 80 100 Boulevard de la Mer
+33 (0)6 37 24 81 38 Open from 04/06 to 18/09 Plage du Tamariguer - Aid station n°2
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aqua-plage-argeles.fr +33 (0)6 20 57 27 64
Open from 03/06 to 10/09 Open from 08/05 to 15/09
CHILDREN’S WRISTBANDS EDEN CLUB
Bright wristbands in different colours for CENTRAL WINDSURF Swimming school and water skiing,
towed buoys, inflatable games PIRATE’S LAND
each zone (to help if little ones get lost) Sailing school, sea kayaking, sailing,
windsurfing, paddle, deckchair hire Facing Rue Surcouf Inflatable playground for children
are available from help points:
P1: red, P2: blue, P3: green, P4: neon Plage des Pins, Aid station n°3 Plage Sud - Aid station n°5 1903 allée des Pins - Parking du Casino
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yellow, P5: purple, P6: pink. +33 (0)6 89 60 06 39 +33 (0)6 62 20 72 24
+33 (0)7 50 60 57 61
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www.eden-club-argeles.com Open from 01/04 to 15/09
www.centralwindsurf.com
EMERGENCIES Open from 01/06 to 30/09
Open from 18/05 to 15/09
Central help point (chief lifeguard):
+33 (0)4 68 81 12 41
TROPICAL JUMP
Swimming school and aquagym, paddle,
Fire brigade: Call 18 or 112 when help CLUB CHARLY PLAGE HAWAII children’s water playground
points are closed. Deckchair hire, snacks
Avenue du Grau RESTAURANT PLAGE Bd du Canigou - Aid station n°3
BEACH INFORMATION Plage Sud - Aid station n°5 Deckchair hire, catering +33 (0)6 11 42 29 31
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Bathing water quality +33 (0)6 68 99 64 25 Plage de la Marende - Aid station n°1 www.tropicaljump.com
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From 15 June to 15 September, the ARS Open from 02/06 to 18/09 07 49 77 57 89 Open from 04/06 to 18/09
regional health agency regularly checks
Open from 27/05 to 18/09
bathing water quality.
CLUB ÉMERAUDE WATERSPORT
Sailing school and Wingfoil, sea kayak,
HANDIPLAGE ACCREDITATION
catamaran, windsurfing, paddle, pedal LA MER VEILLEUSE AVENTURE
(Help point 3) Windsurfing school, paddle
boat, deckchair hire
BEACH CLUB Guided activities, sea kayaking
Parking de la Marende Paddleboard, deckchair hire, juice bar Parking du port - Aid station n°5
Plage Nord - Aid station n°1
Plage des Pins - Aid station n°4 +33 (0)6 81 29 58 14
+33 (0)6 09 20 62 24
+33 (0)6 31 15 52 09 www.watersportaventure.com
www.clubemeraude.fr Open from 29/04 to 30/09 Open from 01/05 to 30/09
Open from 01/05 to 15/09
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Harbour Master’s Office Flyfish - Towed Craft Sea Kayak Skin Diving Boat Trips Stand up paddle
Argelès-sur-Mer Port is just a few Electric Surf
nautical miles from Cap Béar.
BLUE BEAR KAYAK ET AQUATILE PLONGÉE AQUAVISTA BLEU LOISIRS
It has 891 berths and provides all
WATERFLY PADDLE 2 place Magellan Quai Marco Polo - PORT-ARGELÈS PONTOON H, PLACE 20
3 Place Magellan immeuble Atalaya Route de Taxo à la Mer Résidence Atalaya Ticket office (yellow) fishermen’s PORT ARGELES
services: fuelling, handling, fittings, boat
+33 (0)6 12 26 59 93 Camping La Sirène -ARGELÈS-SUR-MER PORT-ARGELÈS car park +33 (0)6 40 17 94 92
repairs, etc. The port is like a little
+33 (0)6 16 51 31 06 +33 (0)4 83 43 26 36
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village with squares, shops, restaurants www.waterfly66.com +33 (0)4 68 95 77 68 www.bleuloisirs.fr
and events.
Résidence Mers du Sud
Open from 15/05 to 15/09 www.blue-bear.org
Open from 01/04 to 07/11
www.aquatile.fr
Open all year round
www.kapmer.fr
Open from 01/06 to 20/09 _ Open from 01/05 to 31/10
Latitude : 42°32’7 N EDEN CLUB BLUE BEAR KAYAK
Longitude : 03°03’4 E
Depth of outer harbour : 2,50 m
Harbour basins : 2,50 m
Facing Rue Surcouf
Plage Sud - Aid station n°5
+33 (0)6 89 60 06 39
_ _ _ ET PADDLE
Route de Taxo à la Mer
Camping La Sirène
+33 (0)4 68 81 63 27 - VHF www.eden-club-argeles.com WATERSPORTAVENTURE ARCHIPEL PLONGÉE BLEU LOISIRS ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
channel 9 8 résidence Les Villégiales du
Open from 01/06 to 15/09 Parking du port PONTON H, PLACE 20
contact@port-argelessurmer.fr +33 (0)4 68 95 77 68
Quai d’Honneur - Esplanade du PORT-ARGELÈS
Aid station n°5 www.blue-bear.org
Marine meteorology : nouveau Monde - PORT-ARGELÈS +33 (0)6 40 17 94 92
+33 (0)6 81 29 58 14 Open from 01/04 to 07/11
+33 (0)899 71 08 08 +33 (0)7 67 44 43 25 www.bleuloisirs.fr
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(€2.99 per call + call cost) www.watersportaventure.com
+33 (0)6 24 29 78 74 Open from 01/04 to 07/11
Open from 01/05 to 30/09
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www.archipelplongee.com
Sailing Schools Fishing Trips Open from 01/03 to 30/11
CTM CROISIÈRES
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CENTRAL WINDSURF CLUB DE PECHE EN MER Résidence Atalaya
WATERSPORT
PORT-ARGELÈS PORT-ARGELÈS
Plage des Pins
Ticket Office : 9 rue des Matelots AVENTURE
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Aid Station n°3 +33 (0)6 20 79 18 88
+33 (0)7 50 60 57 61 Open from 08/04 to 15/10 Boat Rental +33 (0)6 34 48 04 98 Parking du port
ARGELÈS PLONGÉE www.ctm-croisieres.com Aid station n°5
www.centralwindsurf.com
Open from 18/05 to 15/09
NAVISUD Rue des Matelots Open from 01/06 to 15/10 +33 (0)6 81 29 58 14
COMPAGNIE Résidence Santa Maria - www.watersportaventure.com
BP 51 - Zone Technique du port
PORT-ARGELÈS
MARITIME ROUSSILLON
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+33 (0)6 76 89 79 54 Open from 01/05 to 30/09
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+33 (0)6 78 48 76 30
CROISIÈRES www.navisud-argeles.fr
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www.argeles-plongee.com
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Office : 9 rue des Matelots. Open from 01/04 to 30/10
Open from 07/04 to 20/11
Résidence Atalaya - PORT-ARGELÈS
CLUB ÉMERAUDE Ticket office fishermen’s car park
COMPAGNIE MARITIME
ROUSSILLON CROISIÈRES
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Parking de la Marende 33 (0)6 34 48 04 98 SAILING WAY RIVERSIDE PADDLE
Plage Nord - Aid station n°1 www.roussillon-croisieres.com Reception Pontoon G15 Office : 9 rue des Matelots.
Résidence Atalaya - PORT-ARGELÈS D914 Sortie 9 direction Palau
+33 (0)6 09 20 62 24 Open from 02/04 to 31/12 In front of the Residence Mer &
Ticket office fishermen’s car park Del Vidre - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
Golf - PORT-ARGELÈS
www.clubemeraude.fr LA SIRÈNE PLONGÉE +33 (0)6 34 48 04 98 +33 (0)7 62 06 86 98
Open from 01/05 to 15/09 +33 (0)6 13 21 34 37
Camping La Sirène www.roussillon-croisieres.com www.riversidepaddle.com
www.sailingway.com Route de Taxo - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
Open from 02/04 to 31/12 Open from 01/05 to 30/09
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Open from 01/03 to 15/11 +33 (0)4 68 81 60 58
+33 (0)6 14 96 38 66
FORM’ MARINE
Poste A 19
Parascending _
www.lasireneplongee.com
Open from 22/04 to 20/09 _
Quai de la Capitainerie KAPMER
PORT-ARGELÈS WATERFLY NOSTRA MAR Quai Marco Polo - PORT-ARGELÈS
+33 (0)6 09 76 96 70 3 Place Magellan immeuble Atalaya Camping Le Bois Fleuri Route +33 (0)4 83 43 26 36
+33 (0)6 12 26 59 93 de Sorède - ARGELES-SUR-MER www.kapmer.fr
www.form-marine.com
www.waterfly66.com +33 (0)7 83 30 24 74 Open from 01/04 to 30/09
Open all year round
Open from 15/05 to 15/09 https://nostramar.fr/
Open from 03/07 to 17/09
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LEISURE
ACTIVITIES
© Stephane_FERRER
A life-sized
playground!
I t’s time to get moving!
If there is one thing unique
nightclubs or have a cocktail at
one of our many bars.
to Argelès-sur-Mer it’s great
adventure parks. Take it easy...
Try the Canyoning Park where you Yes, you can enjoy yourself in a
can do jumps, slides, wells and more relaxed way in Argelès-sur-
drops as if you were in the natural Mer too.
environment. Go to the Drop in Stroll along the beach in the early
Water Jump and launch yourself hours of the morning before
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from its gigantic ramps and plunge settling down for a few hours on
into the refreshing pool. Or head one of the deckchairs at our beach
to the Extreme Tower, the only club or relax in one of our spas.
here are a thousand and one ways to have fun in 30-metre high wooden tower Have a game of mini-golf or
Argelès-sur-Mer. With family or friends, adventurously or in France and leap into the void bowling, try the escape game or
intimately, in summer or any other season, reconnect with from 8, 11 or 28 metres up. Pure play tennis or padel with family
adrenalin! and friends.
your inner child through a range of leisure activities only Satisfy your need for speed on our You could also rent a bike and
found here! go-kart track! Challenge yourself explore our 90 km of cycle paths
and your friends from behind if you like. And if you want to
the wheel of our race cars. Test combine gentle leisure, sport
your reflexes and challenge the and nature, there’s nothing better
opposition to an exciting game of than Accrobranche whose rope
Paintball, Lasergame or Windfly- courses bring you up into the
a free fall simulator. Team spirit sky to see things from another
and thrills guaranteed! perspective.
Day or night, check out our
funfairs and games rooms that And there is nothing to stop you
are open at night, dance until the from doing both... Chill out and
early hours of the morning in our have fun!
©B.Collard
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Special activities Cinema Amusement parks Mini golfs
LUDO LOISIRS CINÉMA JAURÈS LE JARDIN ENCHANTÉ PARADISE GOLF
Route de Taxo à la Mer - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER CINÉMAGINAIRE Avenue des Platanes - ARGELÈS-PLAGE Espace de Loisirs - 5 impasse Copernic
+33 (0)6 64 39 62 36 +33 (0)6 09 98 51 91 ARGELÈS-PLAGE
Rue Jean Jaurès - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE
www.ludoloisirs.com http://le-jardin-enchante.com/ +33 (0)6 73 77 71 35
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+33 (0)4 68 81 15 37
Open all year round, booking required, at home Open from 04/02 to 07/11 www.paradise-aventures.com
+33 (0)4 68 08 22 16
Open from 11/02 to 04/11
www.cinemaginaire.org
Casino-Games Open all year round
LE PARC VÉNITIEN
JOA CASINO
Allée des Pins - ARGELÈS-PLAGE
Allée des Pins - ARGELÈS-PLAGE
+33 (0)6 19 99 46 80
www.parc-venitien.fr
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TROPICAL GOLF
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+33 (0)4 68 81 14 29
www.joa.fr
Nightclubs Open from 02/04 to 07/11
Avenue du 8 Mai 45 - ARGELÈS-PLAGE
_ Open all year round
LA SALLE DE JEUX LE FLIPPER
LE CENTRAL BEACH
5 allée Jules Aroles
Allée des Pins - ARGELÈS-PLAGE
LUNA PARK
Espace de Loisirs - Impasse Copernic
+33 (0)4 68 95 94 92
www.tropical-golf.com
Open from 08/04 to 06/11
5 allée Jules Aroles - ARGELÈS-PLAGE +33 (0)7 86 06 74 35 ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
Open from 01/04 to 24/10
Equestrian Centres
_ Open from 25/03 to 31/12 www.luna-park-argeles.com
Open from 23/06 to 03/09 Bike, mountain bike and scooter hire
LE POTCHIC ALBERABIKE
Centre commercial Costa Blanca Fishing in seawater lagoon 55 Chemin de Palau - ZA-ARGELES-SUR-MER
KENTUCKY RANCH Bd de la Méditerranée - ARGELÈS-PLAGE +33 (0)9 81 28 36 00
Avenue de la Retirada 1939 - ARGELÈS-PLAGE
+33 (0)6 81 16 25 73 LES 4 ETANGS DE ROBINSON www.alberabike.fr
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+33 (0)6 11 83 52 79 Route de Taxo d’Amont - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
Open from 01/06 to 31/12 Open all year round
+33 (0)4 68 81 32 68 +33 (0)6 52 92 64 25 pêche
www.cheval-argeles.com Open from 01/04 to 31/10
Open from 12/01 to 31/12
Escape Game ARGELÈS VÉLOS
86 Avenue du 8 Mai 1945 - ARGELÈS-PLAGE
_ ESCAPE GAME L’INTRIGUE Intercommunal Swimming-pool +33 (0)6 19 76 27 51
16 rue des Loriots - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE https://argelesvelos.fr
LES CHEVAUCHÉES
CATALANES
+33 (0)7 67 67 30 12
Open all year round
ALBERAQUATIC
130 avenue de Charlemagne
ARGELÈS-VILLAGE
_ Open all year round
Mas YALA, chemin de la Cerigue
+33 (0)4 68 37 04 05 BLUE BEAR CYCLES
https://www.cc-acvi.com/vos-loisirs/pis- Route de Taxo à la Mer
ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
cine/infos-pratiques/ Camping La Sirène - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
Coach Tours
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+33 (0)6 08 02 11 79
Open all year round +33 (0)4 68 95 77 68
Open from 01/03 to 30/09 booking required
ARGELES TOURISME VOYAGES www.blue-bear.org
Open from 01/04 to 06/11
RANCH LES AMAZONES «ATV»
Parking du Grau - Rond-point de l’Arrivée
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Chemin du Pas de l’Arbre Blanc
ARGELÈS-PLAGE
ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
+33 (0)4 68 81 09 81 - +33 (0)4 68 81 50 78
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+33 (0)6 88 15 94 35
www.argeles-tourisme.com
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Open from 01/01 to 01/11
Open all year round GUIDON FUTÉ
Résidence Le Pré Catalan
RANCH DE LA SIRÈNE 465 avenue du Tech - ARGELÈS-PLAGE
Angle chemin de la Salanque, Rond point Las CARS VERTS VOYAGES +33 (0)4 68 81 56 55
Paganes ARGELÈS-SUR-MER 10 rue Jeanne d’Arc - 66000 PERPIGNAN www.guidon-fute.com
+33 (0)6 13 68 34 71 +33 (0)4 68 51 19 47 ©www.pexels.com Open from 27/06 to 30/09
Open from 10/04 to 25/09 www.cars-verts-voyages.com
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LOC’ÉVASION SPA Leisure area Paintball
Quai Marco Polo
Les Villégiales du Môle - PORT-ARGELÈS BEAUTY SPA GRAND HOTEL Plage Nord - Impasse Copernic STARKH PAINTBALL
+33 (0)4 68 54 29 66 DU GOLFE +33 (0)7 60 29 85 80
www.argeleslocation.e-monsite.com Grand Hôtel du Golfe - Route de Collioure Bowling - Pool - Laser Game www.starkh-paintball.com
Open from 01/03 to 05/11 La Corniche - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER Open from 14/02 to 31/12
+33 (0)4 68 81 57 37 PLAZA BOWL
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www.grandhoteldugolfe.com/spa-hammam-argeles +33 (0)4 68 95 21 21
Free fall simulator
PAULETTE
_ Open all year round plazabowl.fr
Open from 01/04 to 31/12 WINDFLY
+33 (0)6 64 11 63 76
EDEN SPA
8 Rue Wilson - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER www.windfly.fr
Camping le Méditerranée – Chemin du Pas
https://paulette.bike/fr/ de las Baques - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER Open from 11/02 to 03/09
+33 (0)5 82 28 05 10 +33 (0)4 68 81 73 53
+33 (0)6 50 36 69 98 Karting
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www.lemediterranee-argeles.fr/fr/eden-spa
Adventure parks
Open all year round
_ Open from 21/04 to 16/09
LUDI KART -
KARTING ARGELÈS ARGELÈS AVENTURE
VELOCATION GARDEN SPA +33 (0)4 68 81 88 01 +33 (0)4 68 95 41 66
Galerie commerciale Central Beach www.ludikart.com www.paradise-aventures.com
Hôtel le Cottage - 21 Rue Arthur Rimbaud
187 avenue du Tech - ARGELÈS-PLAGE ARGELÈS-VILLAGE Open from 11/02 to 03/09
Open from 12/02 to 06/11
+33 (0)4 68 81 61 61 +33 (0)4 68 81 07 33
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www.velocation.fr www.hotel-lecottage.com
Open from 01/04 to 30/09
_ Open from 05/04 to 08/10
Mini-golf
TOUR DE L’EXTRÊME
PRÉVENTION SPORT +33 (0)4 68 95 41 66
SANTÉ ARGELÈS PARADISE GOLF
+33 (0)6 73 77 71 35 www.paradise-aventures.com
17 rue des colverts - ARGELES-SUR-MER Open from 03/06 to 02/09
www.paradise-aventures.com
+33 (0)4 68 21 37 46
Open from 11/02 to 04/11
+33 (0)7 69 40 45 22
https://kinesportsante-argeles.fr/pssa/ Amusement parks
Open all year round
LUNA PARK
Aquatic parks www.luna-park-argeles.com
Open from 23/06 to 03/09
Tennis CANYONING PARK
+33 (0)4 68 95 41 66
TENNIS/PADEL ARGELÉSIEN ©Stephane Ferrer
www.paradise-aventures.com
22 Avenue Molière - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
Open from 13/05 to 23/09
+33 (0)4 68 81 33 29
+33 (0)6 19 40 47 13
© B.Collard
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www.club.fft.fr/tc.argeles
Open from 01/07 to 31/12 _
Scooter hire DROP IN WATER JUMP PARK
FOREST PIN’S TENNIS +33 (0)4 68 95 41 66
Bois de Pins - ARGELÈS-PLAGE
EVA MOTORS +33 (0)6 70 61 82 98
www.paradise-aventures.com
8 Rue des Verdiers - ZA-ARGELES-SUR-MER Open from 01/06 to 16/09
https://forestpinstennis.jimdo.com/
+33 (0)4 11 64 82 36
Open all year round
Open all year round
3 0 - LEI SU RE A CT I V I T I ES 3 1 - L EI S U R E A CTI VI TI ES©le-cul-de-poule
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PRODUCE The markets
AND
CUISINE
Monday Saturday
ARGELÈS-PLAGE ARGELÈS-VILLAGE
Traditional market Traditional market
W
Parking des Platanes Rue et Place de la République
14 june to 22 september All year round The Paysans de la Mer et de
ow, the market! Its colourful stalls, its fragrances, its sun-soaked fruit and vegetables, la Terre association
fish that was caught the same morning… A sensory experience that you can enjoy all year Tuesday Sunday is made up of producers who
value local food networks
round in the flowery lanes of Argelès-sur-Mer.
Meet the people who bring it to life and take away some of the delicious produce that goes
PORT-ARGELÈS PORT-ARGELÈS
and enable consumers to
enjoy dozens of 100% local
Market selling local Producer market
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Place du Nouveau Monde Open from 1 June to 30
September, 7 days a week
13 june to 19 september
Evenings from 9:30am.
Sea bream, fennel and citrus sauce? Night market
30 june to 16 september ARGELÈS-PLAGE
Artisan market
Buy local produce: wine, olive
oil, fruit and vegetables, meat,
cheese, farmhouse eggs, fruit
A recipe to awaken your taste buds! Wednesday Parking des Pins nectar, jam, honey and beer.
Ingredients ARGELÈS-VILLAGE
14 june to 16 september,
every evening from 5pm to midnight
Avenue du Grau
ARGELÈS-PLAGE
Sea bream wrapped in nori Time for the vierge d’agrume sauce.
Traditional market (in front of entrances to Front
Finely chop the shallot, grate the zest of
Serves 4: seaweed, roasted fennel and the lemon and an orange, squeeze the Rue et Place de la République Local fishing de Mer and La Sardane
vierge d’agrumes sauce juice from the lemon and put it all in a All year round campsites)
4 nice fillets of sea
bowl. Peel the 2 oranges to expose the DIRECT SALE OF www.paysans-mer-terre.org
bream without the skin
4 sheets of nori seaweed To begin, preheat your oven to 200°C. flesh and cut them into generous slices. ARGELÈS-PLAGE FRESH FISH
2 large fennel bulbs Cut them into quarters and add them to Traditional market Quai du Môle
2 oranges Trim the fennel bulbs at their base a little the mixture. Add 8 tablespoons of olive
Parking des platanes 7 days a week, the morning
1 lemon bit, keeping all the leaves together, and oil, 2 large pinches of salt and half a
cut them lengthwise into 4. Place them teaspoon of pepper. Mix and emulsify! 14 june to 22 september
1 shallot
olive oil in a dish, drizzle with a generous amount
Salt and pepper of olive oil, season with salt and pepper All that remains is to put the fillets in the Thursday
and bake for 45 minutes. oven for 10 minutes while the fennel
finishes cooking... just enough time to set PORT-ARGELÈS
Move on to the fish. First, remove a nice table.
the bones from your bream fillets.
Traditional market
Once this is done, salt and fold the It’s all done! Enjoy! Place du Nouveau Monde
fillets back on themselves. Salt Bon profit! (Bon appétit in 15 june to 21 september
the other 2 sides as well. Catalan)
It’s time to wrap! Take your
Friday
sheets of nori seaweed and
put the shiny side down on the ARGELÈS-PLAGE
board. Then place your fillets Traditional market
on top and roll them up, as Parking des Platanes
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tightly as possible. Don’t worry 14 june to 22 september
if it’s not even!
Then take a small bowl of
water, dip your fingers in
it and stick the edges and PORT-ARGELÈS
sides of the nori sheet Night market ©HelloLaRoux
together. Set aside in a dish 30 june to 16 september
on a sheet of baking paper.
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Local MAS DU ROUA
Famille Redondo
Wines
Producers Direct Sale
DOMAINE DU MAS CRISTINE
Julien Grill
Products 49 chemin du Roua - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
+33 (0)4 68 89 32 95
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CHÂTEAU DE VALMY
Anaïs Lorente Carbonnell
Chemin de St-André
Sortie 11 - D914 direction A9
ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
+33 (0)4 68 54 27 60
Open from 01/04 to 31/10
Beers Chemin de Valmy - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
+33 (0)7 66 16 45 82
+33 (0)4 68 81 25 70
www.mascristine.com
BRASSERIE CAP D’ONA www.chateau-valmy.com
Open all year round, weekends by appointment
29 avenue des Flamants Roses Open from 01/02 to 31/12
Citrus liqueurs - Limoncello
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ZA ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
+33 (0)4 68 95 79 09
www.cap-dona.com
Open all year round
DOMAINE DE LA MER BLANCHE
Frédéric Bey
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Chemin du Pas de l’Arbre Blanc CAVE COOPÉRATIVE 27 avenue de la Liberation
ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
LES VIGNERONS ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
+33 (0)6 15 10 59 40
D’ARGELÈS-SUR-MER +33 (0)4 34 12 37 53
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Fruits and vegetables Open all year round Route de Sorède - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE Open all year round
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LE JARDIN D’ARGELÈS Limoncello and other fruit liqueurs, fruit juices Open from 03/01 to 31/12
Fabien Sanz olive oil and jam
DOMAINE ST-THOMAS
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Laurence Savoldelli
Rond-point Pujol - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
Chemin de la Salanque
+33 (0)6 22 69 85 73
Lieu-dit las Honours - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
Open from 01/04 to 15/10
Local fishing CAVEAU DE LA PLAGE +33 (0)6 13 90 27 62
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www.domaine-st-thomas.com
DES VIGNERONS D’ARGELÈS
DURIETZ OLIVIER Avenue des Platanes - ARGELÈS-PLAGE
Open all year round
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Avenue du Môle - At the sign for local fishing
+33 (0)4 68 81 38 49
MAS TASTU LES PANIERS local, on the left - PORT-ARGELÈS
Open from 02/02 to 15/09
+33 (0)6 72 71 29 32
DES BIOS-FRÈRES
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Open from 18/02 to 31/12, from 8 to 12am -
Mas Tastu - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
Direct sales on the Quai du Môle MAISON ALBERA
+33 (0)7 68 38 27 89
VINS D’ALTITUDE
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Open all year round
Fabrice et Alexandre Rieu
CAVE SANTENACH
1 rue des Faisans - ZA ARGELES-SUR-MER
Pierre Santenach
+33 (0)4 68 64 14 33
68 place des Granotès - Le Racou
GUETZAL II ARGELÈS-PLAGE www.maison-albera.com
Georges Jaume
Olive oils +33 (0)6 72 01 69 07 Open all year round
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PORT-ARGELÈS Open from 01/06 to 30/09
DOMAINE OLÉICOLE +33 (0)6 12 77 23 46
All year round, 7 days a week from 8:30am to
DU MAS BOUTET
Isabelle Girodeau
11:30am - Direct sales on the Quai du Môle DOMAINE DEPRADE-JORDA
Thomas Deprade
Mas Boutet – Route de la Corniche de
98 route nationale - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE
Collioure (entrance by the Hotel des Mouettes)
RN114 – ARGELÈS-SUR-MERR +33 (0)4 68 81 10 29
+33 (0)6 14 90 52 51 Dry aromatic and medicinal Facebook : Domaine Deprade Jorda
www.masboutet.com plants and honey Open from 01/06 to 31/10
Open from 08/04 to 30/09
MEL I FLOR
Stéphane Pineda
3 rue Paul Claudel - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER
+33 (0)6 16 80 28 61
©Isabelle_FABRE
Open all year round
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Restaurants BRASSERIE CRESCENDO LA BARTAVELLE
E AT I N G ABALOUNGE L’OLIVIER Centre Commercial 24 rue de la République
Intermarché ARGELÈS-VILLAGE
OUT 117 résidence les Mers 6 Avenue de la Libération
ZA ARGELES-SUR-MER
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du Sud- PORT-ARGELES ARGELÈS-VILLAGE +33 (0)6 19 25 70 13
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+33 (0)4 68 37 06 97 Open all year round
+33 (0)6 01 26 01 67
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+33 (0)4 68 54 36 96
Open all year round
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Open all year round LA CASA DE MIKA
ASIA EXPRESS EL COCO LOCO 46 Avenue de la Libération
BROCÉLIANDE 11 avenue de la Torre ARGELÈS-VILLAGE
6 Rue Wilson
d’En Sorra - LE RACOU
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ARGELES VILLAGE 9 quai Christophe Colomb +33 (0)7 78 88 84 01
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PORT-ARGELES +33 (0)4 68 39 13 44 Open all year round
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+33 (0)4 68 95 87 64
+33 (0)4 68 55 49 90 from 01/04 to 30/09/2023
Open all year round
+33 (0)6 29 56 02 81 LA CASA DEL
FINA BOCA
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AU RESTO DE YAN from 01/01 to 31/10/2023 JOKER
from 01/12 to 31/12/2023 81 Boulevard de la Mer
1 Quai Vasco de Gama 11 allée Jules Aroles
ARGELÈS-PLAGE
PORT-ARGELES ARGELÈS-PLAGE
CAN MAJO
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+33 (0)4 68 29 21 60
+33 (0)4 68 81 59 34
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+33 (0)4 68 81 26 22
58 avenue du Tech from 01/02 to 20/12/2023
from 01/03 to 11/11/2023 +33 (0)6 18 04 49 22
ARGELÈS-PLAGE
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+33 (0)6 14 27 87 17
AUBERGE DU +33 (0)4 68 39 88 56 FOU POUR from 15/04 to 30/09/2023
COXINHA
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+33 (0)6 13 70 60 26
BON VIVANT Open all year round
1 route de la Mer
49 Route Nationale LA COCINA
ARGELES VILLAGE
18 Allée Jules Aroles
© Lezbroz +33 (0)4 68 81 00 54 CASA DEL MIKA
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+33 (0)4 68 81 16 38 ARGELÈS-PLAGE
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+33 (0)6 60 06 90 21 2 Quai Vasco de Gama Open all year round
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+33 (0)6 23 77 65 10
from 01/07 to 04/10/2023 PORT-ARGELES
from 01/02 to 30/09/2023
oak up the different atmospheres of Argelès-sur-Mer as you wander through its various +33 (0)4 68 89 06 98 GALANGA
BISTRO AND CO
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districts and discover places that each have their own unique taste sensations. There’s +33 (0)7 78 88 84 01 1 allée des palmiers LA GAMATE
something out there for the foodies and the most adventurous eaters no matter what time 9 Allée des tamarins Open all year round ARGELÈS-PLAGE
ARGELÈS-PLAGE 46 Route Nationale
of year it is. Bon appétit! +33 (0)4 68 95 88 04 ARGELÈS-VILLAGE
+33 (0)4 68 88 44 52 CHEZ FREDO
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+33 (0)7 63 86 27 02 +33 (0)4 68 81 11 34
Treat yourself to _
+33 (0)6 75 03 80 27 3 Place Gambetta from 01/04 to 30/09/2023 +33 (0)6 11 11 06 90
from 01/07 to 30/09/2023 ARGELÈS-VILLAGE
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from 01/01 to 20/10/2023
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HASS’NACK from 06/11 to 31/12/2023
T
BODEGA D’ICI Open all year round
71 route nationale
8 Allée des Ecureuils ARGELES VILLAGE LA MAISON
he first place that is parti- Want to eat on the go, have an ice Centre Commercial Costa Blanca CHEZ JUSTINE
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+33 (0)9 86 43 55 41 9 Allée Jules Aroles
cularly close to our hearts is the cream, a waffle or dine with your ARGELÈS-PLAGE 1 Rue des Faisans Open all year round ARGELÈS-PLAGE
harbour. It’s a pretty special place feet in the sand? No problem! The +33 (0)4 68 22 50 87 ZA ARGELES-SUR-MER
+33 (0)4 68 95 91 22
that soothes all the senses. The beach is your ideal spot, especial-
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HOTEL DU LIDO
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slightly heady smell of iodine, the ly in summer, because there are +33 (0)6 30 84 83 95
from 07/04 to 11/12/2023 from 23/01 to 20/12/2023
tinkling of the boats moored up, snack bars, restaurants and bars 50 boulevard de la mer from 01/04 to 30/09/2023
the mountains in the background... offering all kinds of cuisine. Take ARGELÈS-PLAGE
no better place than here to taste your pick! BODEGA DU PORT CHEZ MARINETTE
a good fresh fish overlooking the Finally, the whole experience 11 Allée des Tamarins
+33 (0)4 68 81 10 32 LA MARISCADA
Quai Marco Polo Res les
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+33 (0)6 21 08 08 94 Quai Jacques Cartier
sea. A timeless setting! would not be complete without a Villégiales - PORT-ARGELÈS ARGELÈS-PLAGE
Then, you simply have to sample a stop in the small neighbourhood from 28/04 to 15/10/2023 Résidence la Réale
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+33 (0)4 68 95 86 44 +33 (0)6 11 26 38 66 PORT-ARGELES
part of the real Argelesian life: on of Racou. In this iconic village wit-
Open all year round from 18/02 to 02/10/2023
to the village. This place is the soul hin a village, you can enjoy a few L’AMÉTHYSTE +33 (0)4 68 81 59 87
of our town. Here you’ll find fresh tapas or share a drink with friends... Résidence Santa Maria +33 (0)6 50 35 44 84
produce markets on our traditional and get that special satisfaction COMPTOIR JOA Quai Jacques Cartier from 01/03 to 31/12/2023
town squares with their light-co- from strolling through its sandy CASINO D’ARGELÈS PORT-ARGELÈS
loured stones. Sit on the terrace little streets.
AlléedesPins ARGELÈS-PLAGE +33 (0)4 68 81 07 49
and try the delicious local esca-
livade, made with the best sun- +33 (0)4 68 81 14 29 +33 (0)7 67 74 10 76
= take away
soaked vegetables of our region. Restaurants Open all year round from 01/03 to 15/11/2023
& bars
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