This medieval French village perched on a rocky outcrop reopened its 10th-century fortress after 1,000 years (locals call it the Pyrenees’ best-kept secret)
Tucked in the foothills of the Pyrenees, a golden-hued medieval village perches dramatically on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by verdant landscapes with the majestic Canigou mountain providing a breathtaking backdrop. This is Castelnou, one of France’s best-kept secrets and officially recognized as one of the country’s most beautiful villages. A fortress frozen in time Castelnou’s … Lire plus