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Municipal Tourist Office

Argelès-sur-Mer Municipal Tourist Office wish you a most enjoyable visit to our resort and hope this guide will help you throughout your holidays and allow you to discover all the faces of Argelès-sur-Mer.

Contents Services ......................................................................................p 6 Health ....................................................................................p 7-10 Transport Services ...............................................................p 11-13 Banks - Insurance Companies .................................................p 14 Markets Argelès & Around ........................................................p 15 Entertainment Events 2009 .................................................p 16-17 Culture & Heritage at Argelès...................................................p 18 Conducted Tours of Argelès .....................................................p 19 Clean Holidays..........................................................................p 20 Beach Clubs - Beach Information ........................................p 21-23 Water-based Activities..........................................................p 24-26 Fitness.......................................................................................p 27 Leisure Activities at Argelès .................................................p 28-31 Leisure Area .........................................................................p 32-33 Idées de balades à Argelès ...................................................p 34-36 Enjoying the Coast & Countryside at Argelès......................p 37-40 Discovering Argelès Surrounding Area ................................p 42-50 Local Products at Argelès.....................................................p 51-53 Shopping .............................................................................p 54-65 Eating out - Bars...................................................................p 66-76 Estate Agencies .........................................................................p 77 Campsites ............................................................................p 78-80 Hotels...................................................................................p 81-82 Holiday Residences ..................................................................p 82 Accommodation Information ...................................................p 83 Argelès Map ........................................................................p 84-85 Index .......................................................................................p 86

Municipal Tourist Office - Place de l’Europe 66700 Argelès-sur-Mer - Tel: 04 68 81 15 85 www.argeles-sur-mer.com This Holiday Guide was produced by : BLG Communication - Tel: 04 68 51 62 20 Photographs: Argelès T.O. and Townhall - Philippe Mahé. Each advertiser is responsible for the information provided. Brochure published in 100,000 copies All information contained in this guide is correct at time of printing, i.e. in January 2008.

However, this non-contract guide cannot give all details about the summer season. For fully updated information, do not hesitate to contact Tourist Office.

PEFC certified product from chlorine-free bleached paper made from sustainably managed forests and printed with plant-based ink.

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Two information offices at your service • Argelès-Plage: Office open throughout the year Place de l’Europe www.

04 68 81 15 85 - Fax 04 68 81 16 01 argeles-sur-mer.com www.argeles-sur-mer.com infos@argeles-sur-mer.com In season: open 7 days a week non-stop 8.30am - 8pm.

Out of season: open Mondays to Fridays 9am - 12noon and 2 - 6pm and Saturday mornings de 9am - 12noon.

• Argelès-Ville: Office open June to September daily except Sundays: - facing Church.

Information at your disposal - Town maps, bus timetables - List of hotels and restaurants, self-catering accommodations, campsites - Programme of entertainment events - Tourist information about the Department and the Region - Topoguide of walking tours (on sale: 3 €) WELCOME AND INFORMATION BY TOURIST OFFICES Argelès-sur-Mer is happy to offer quality welcoming and information services in conformity with visitors’ expectations, and to meet their needs in order to provide better service within its budget and structure capacities.

This commitment to quality has resulted in an adaptation of services according to NF X 50-730 standard.

Argelès-sur-Mer has acquired the NF SERVICE certification issued by AFAQ AFNOR Certification - www.marque-nf.com In collaboration with the Languedoc-Roussillon region, the resort has initiated a Quality process gathering tourist industry professionals. Service providers supporting this process, based on the commitments of the national brand name ‘Qualité Tourisme’, guarantee quality and personalized welcome, comprehensive information, comfortable and clean establishments, and preservation of local resources.

Service providers are easily identifiable with these logos in their establishments and in this guide.

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Services Town Hall Allée Ferdinand Buisson - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 95 34 58 - Fax 04 68 81 60 63 Open Mondays to Fridays 8am - 12noon and 2 - 6pm.

• Technical services - 04 68 95 34 82

Community of Municipalities Albères/Côte Vermeille 93, av. de Charlemagne - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 63 77

Police Station Av. de la Libération - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 03 96 (open all year) Parking du Grau - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 15 83 (open in season)

Municipal Police Station Place de l’Europe - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 16 31 - Fax 04 68 81 16 18

Fire Brigade Route de Sorède - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 18 or 04 68 81 25 85

Home Help and Nursing Auxiliary Association Mme TESSON Jeanne Espace liberté - Rue du 14 Juillet ARGELÈS -VILLAGE 04 68 81 39 25 - Fax 04 68 81 69 79

Central First Aid Post (MNS) Rond-point Arrivée - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 12 41

Entertainments Committee Place de l’Europe - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 10 15 - Fax 04 68 81 16 01

Harbour Master’s Office (Port-Argelès) 04 68 81 63 27 - Fax 04 68 81 69 14

Local Weather Bureau 08 92 68 02 66 - marine 08 92 68 08 66

Post Office - 8, route nationale - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE • Reception of clients - 04 68 95 35 44 • Financial Counsellor - 04 68 95 35 41 • Mail service 04 68 95 35 46 - Rond-point de l’Arrivée - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 13 28 - Place du petit marché (in July and August) ARGELÈS-PLAGE

Railway Station SNCF Av. de la Gare - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 36 35 (information on timetables)

Electricity and Gas Board EDF-GDF Information:

08 10 33 30 66

Water Board Chemin de Charlemagne - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 95 21 95 - Fax 04 68 95 92 78

Public Revenue Office 6, rue du 14 Juillet -ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 95 35 35

Day Nursery “Els Barrufets” Cami Trencat - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 38 60

Nursery Schools • Groupe scolaire : bd Édouard Herriot 6

Health ARGELÈS-VILLAGE - 04 68 81 05 90 • La Granotera : rue du 14 Juillet ARGELÈS-VILLAGE - 04 68 81 37 89 • Les Taniaris : avenue du Tech ARGELÈS-PLAGE - 04 68 39 07 34

Primary Schools • Curie - Pasteur : bd Édouard Herriot ARGELÈS-VILLAGE - 04 68 81 05 94 • Molière : 5, av. Molière - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 95 82 98

Secondary School Camp del Noguès - Allée Jules Ferry ARGELÈS-VILLAGE - 04 68 81 00 52

Old People’s Home Les Capucines - Chemin du Roua - BP 18 ARGELÈS-VILLAGE Cedex 04 68 81 46 51 - Fax 04 68 81 64 03

Catholic Church • Parish church: rue de la République ARGELÈS-VILLAGE - 04 68 81 01 28 Mass times: Saturday at 6pm, Sunday at 11am (+ 8.30am in July and August) and 8.30am on weekdays.

• Chapel: av. des Mimosas - ARGELÈS-PLAGE Mass time: Sunday at 9.30am.

Protestant Services • Église réformée de France Summer service on Saturday 18 July at 6pm at the Chapel at Argelès-Plage (Collioure on Sundays at 9.30am at the church).

• Lutheran service (Dutch) Chapelle - Av. des Mimosas - ARGELÈS-PLAGE Sunday at 9.30am in July and August.

Anglican Service • Chapelle de la Plage Sundays at 11am (25 July to 22 August)

Job Centre ANPE 22, chemin de Palau - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 08 11 55 01 66

Integration Local Bureau (MLI) Maison sociale - 2, boulevard Edouard Herriot ARGELÈS-VILLAGE - 04 68 95 38 30 Open 9am - 12noon and 2 - 4pm, Mondays to Friday mornings.

Young People Advice Bureau Rue du 11 novembre - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 59 81

Hospital

Ophtalmologists

20, av. du Languedoc - 66000 PERPIGNAN 04 68 61 66 33

Docteurs Lagravère, Fastre et Chaumerliac

Ambulances Alazard Jean-Claude 23, av. de la Gare - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 05 12 - Fax 04 68 95 95 01

Ambulances Capeille et Fils 53, route nationale - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 30 32

Self-dialysis Médipole Centre autodialyse 4, avenue des Flamants Roses - ZA ARGELÈS-SUR-MER - 04 68 81 00 97

General Practitioners Centre Médical des Docteurs Munoz, Husson Ph. et Renaud J.M. 2, rue de la Gendarmerie - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 01 46 - Fax 04 68 81 28 17

Centre Médical des Docteurs Fournols V., Hassid D. et Converso N. 1 bis, route de Collioure - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 38 98 - Fax 04 68 81 68 31

Cabinet Médical de la Plage des Docteurs Burgos J.M. et Tronyo M. 9, av. des Pins - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 10 27

Centre Médical des Docteurs Surjus J.P. et Calais R. 28, av. de la Libération - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 25 77 - Fax 04 68 81 41 15

Centre Médical des Docteurs Guiot G. et Sautai G. 20, av. du Tech - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 62 67

Specialists Allergologist Docteur Guillo Sylvie Centre médical “Cal Metge” 26, chemin de Palau - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 21 81 16 - Fax 04 68 22 03 46

Consulates in Perpignan

Cardiologists

Germany

Cabinet de Cardiologie des Docteurs Ducassy, Sollier, Meillassoux et Maurin

6, av. des Pervenches -

/Fax 04 68 35 60 84

Belgium 26, rue Grande La Réal -

04 68 35 46 65

Denmark 7, rue P. de Ronsard -

/Fax 04 68 35 07 08

Spain 12, rue Franklin -

04 68 34 33 78

Netherlands 23 bis, rue des Remparts Villeneuve 04 68 35 23 53 - Fax 04 68 34 93 88

Sweden 5, rue Lazare Escarguel Fax 04 68 51 00 20

04 68 51 00 19 -

Centre médical “Cal Metge” 26, chemin de Palau - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 31 41 - Fax 04 68 95 93 15

Gynaecologists - Obstetricians Docteur Mira Ulrike Christine 55, route nationale - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 80 23

Docteur Pigeyre-Scala Tania Lot. Les Vignes - Route d’Elne 34, rue Talrich - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 02 84

14, avenue des Flamants Roses - ZA ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 31 29 - Fax 04 68 81 19 83

ENT Docteur Dien Pascal Centre médical “Cal Metge” 26, chemin de Palau - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 89 86 05

Psychiatrist Docteur Bosc Marc 4, rue du Repos - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 46 01 - Fax 04 68 95 95 81

Radiologists Centre de Radiologie et d’Échographie Docteurs De Sars, Bornes, Picon et Smadja 16, avenue des Flamants Roses ZA - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 23 84 - Fax 04 68 81 74 55

Rheumatologists Docteur Arif Centre médical “Cal Metge” 26, chemin de Palau - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 37 26 - Fax 04 68 83 01 18 Qualification: Sports medicine - Spinal manipulation

Docteur Khelif 26, chemin de Palau - Centre médical “Cal Metge” - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 37 26 - Fax 04 68 83 01 18

Dentists Docteur Daunis Richard 73, av. de la Libération ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 18 44 - 09 61 26 94 57 Fax 04 68 81 18 44

Cabinet Dentaire des Docteurs Fournel et Scharff Le Clos de la Plage - 84, av. du 8 mai 45 ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 04 39 - Fax 04 68 81 41 98

Cabinet Dentaire des Docteurs Hugonnet et Raguideau 4, bd Édouard Herriot ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 02 18 - Fax 04 68 95 92 33

Docteurs Peyras et Vilarem Centre médical “Cal Metge” 26, chemin de Palau ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 03 52

Orthodontist Docteur Barcelonne Arnaud 83, av. de la Libération ARGELÈS-VILLAGE /Fax 04 68 81 32 34 7

Health Chemists Bonnet Alain et Barniol Nathalie Le Hameau de la Massane - Av. du Tech ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 21 40 - Fax 04 68 81 20 69

Dupré Jean et Abecassis Stéphane 16, av. de la Libération ARGELÈS-VILLAGE /Fax 04 68 81 00 81

Gentet Teddy, Jammes Philippe et Pages Pascale 39, av. de la Libération - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 03 57 - Fax 04 68 81 62 20

Padovani Hélène 25, allée Jules Aroles - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 14 75 - Fax 04 68 81 86 75

Nurses Albertini Jennifer et Brard Frédéric Nurse Centre 22, allée des Palmiers - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 36 26 06 17 95 67 45 06 70 73 31 67

Cabinet de soins Bonnefont, Vernizeau, Samperiz, Libert et Latour 1 bis, route de Collioure - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 58 06

Ortega, Boutroue et Henry 20, avenue du Tech - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 54 38 11

Carola, Laubin Toye et Marti Lionel 4, bd Herriot - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 14 72

Cabinet de la Plage Sadok et Anacharsis-Artus 25, av. du Vallespir - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 60 94 - Fax 04 68 81 60 25

Cabinet de soins infirmiers Sabate et Verreau 17, av. du 8 Mai 1945 - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 06 08 40 86 29 - 04 68 81 06 17

Cabinet de soins infirmiers Philippe Christelle 12, rue de la Gendarmerie ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 01 46

Gueneret Robert - Pirez Virginie 9, rue des Arènes - ARGELÈS-PLAGE /Fax 04 68 21 30 48 06 13 13 00 29

Optic 2000 Pham Opticiens SAS 32, av. de la Libération - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 08 33 - Fax 04 68 81 27 97

Optique KRYS 9, chemin des Hérons - ZA - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 80 60 - Fax 04 68 82 46 37

Optique Mutualiste La Roussillonnaise 22, chemin de Palau - ZA - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 65 81 - Fax 04 68 95 73 24

Physiotherapists Bey Marie-Cécile 54, résidence Acapulco - Bât. B PORT-ARGELÈS 04 68 95 94 01

Burlaud-Mesquida Nicole 5, rue des Martinets - ZA - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE /Fax 04 68 95 80 80 - 06 70 72 28 66

Castellani Alain 1, impasse Pla Florentin - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 95 41 70

Cherruel Erwan et Cuvelier Christophe 22, allée des Palmiers - ARGELÈS-PLAGE /Fax 04 68 88 47 03

Ciani Jocya, Barcelo Garcia et Garcia Heredia 37, chemin de Palau - ZA ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 34 87 94

M. Desmis Dominique et Desmis Viviane 83, avenue de la Libération - Le Liberty ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 44 84

Cabinet Sportif Pôle Sport Moreau Franck, Getraud Laure, Sirvent Eudald 1 bis, route de Collioure - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 00 00 - Fax 04 68 81 68 31

Kinesport Santé : Neale Claire, Kozmane Ludovic, Cassou Cédric, Faure Antony 16, rue des Loriots - ZA - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE /Fax 04 68 21 37 46

Pasquier Nathalie Centre Médical de la Mer 20, avenue du Tech - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 89 02 16 - 06 81 93 10 81

Platerrier Philippe 4, bd Édouard Herriot ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 51 55

Vrignaud Fabrice et Peronne Cécile

15, rue Victor Hugo - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 06 16 70 86 13

Résidence Magnolias - 9, rue du 14 Juillet ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 34 37 - Fax 04 68 83 97 08

Opticians

Osteopaths

Lorenzi Thierry

ATOL Centre Optique 10, av. des Flamants Roses - ZA ARGELÈS-VILLAGE /Fax 04 68 81 21 37 8

Bournet Alain Clinique ostéopathique ZA - 10, avenue des Flamants Roses ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 06 17 35 10 16

Health Osteopaths (continued) Cherruel Erwan 22, allée des Palmiers - ARGELÈS-PLAGE /Fax 04 68 88 47 03 06 88 33 96 02

Farré Raphaël 4 bis, route d’Elne - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 27 45

Vrignaud Fabrice Résidence Magnolias - 9, rue du 14 Juillet ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 34 37 - Fax 04 68 83 97 08

Vets Docteur Benhamdine Stéphanie Clinique vétérinaire - Vetopôle ZA 3, chemin des Hérons - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 89 20 02

Docteur Bontemps Paul Clinique vétérinaire 6, av. du 8 Mai 1945 - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 04 26

Midwife Wauters-Hassid Karine 8, rue des Alouettes - ZA - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 06 03 33 77 73

Acupuncturist Cuvelier Christophe 22, allée des Palmiers - ARGELÈS-PLAGE /Fax 04 68 88 47 03 06 08 55 19 11

Hearing-Aid Specialists Audika 18, route nationale - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 95 91 25 - Fax 04 68 95 75 71

Audition Mutualiste La Roussillonnaise 22, chemin de Palau - ZA - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 65 81

Entendre 9, chemin des Hérons - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 03 73

Orthoptist Waeles Isabelle 14, av. des Flamants Roses - ZA ARGELÈS-VILLAGE - /Fax 04 68 81 20 72

Transport Services Speech Therapists De Candido Éliane 2, av. du 8 Mai 1945 - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 45 07

Grimmonprez Sandie Centre Médical - 1 bis, route de Collioure 04 68 39 54 79 ARGELÈS-VILLAGE -

Chiropodists Rémy François 2, rue Gambetta - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 49 98

Sergolle Jean-Pierre 17, av. de la Gare - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 16 78

Taboureau Philippe 1 bis, route de Collioure - Centre médical ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 24 73

Medical Analysis Laboratories Laboratoire Boronad-Bourland 61, rue Victor Hugo ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 05 58 - Fax 04 68 95 85 70

Laboratoire Pierre Dupré

Planes Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport Located 25km from Argelès.

04 68 52 60 70 • Several daily flights to Paris/Orly.

• Daily flights to London and Charleroi.

Bus shuttle service between the airport and Perpignan bus station and SNCF railway station, or taxi services to Argelès.

Air France : 36 54 Ryanair : 08 92 232 375

4, rue Victor Hugo ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 46 23 - Fax 04 68 81 68 21

Regular Bus Services

Psychologist

• Argelès/Céret - Céret/Argelès via Laroquedes-Albères : Argelès Village/Sorède/Laroque/Villelongue/ Montesquieu/Le Boulou/Céret • Argelès/Céret - Céret/Argelès via Palau del Vidre : Argelès-Village/St-André/Palau/St-Génis/ Agouillous/Le Boulou/Céret

Mme Teschner-Renaud 55, route nationale - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 57 58 - Fax 04 68 95 86 15 06 85 32 33 52

Micronutritionist Riché Denis 14, rue E. Caseponce - Taxo d’Avall ARGELÈS-VILLAGE /Fax 04 68 95 91 88

Dietitian Rigal Audrey 54/55, résidence Acapulco PORT-ARGELÈS 04 68 95 00 32

La Transversale

Argelès-Ville / Perpignan Argelès-Plage / Perpignan Argelès-Ville / Cerbère Argelès-Plage / Cerbère Infos: Courriers Catalans 04 68 55 68 00 Argelès Tourisme 04 68 81 50 78 Office de Tourisme 04 68 81 15 85

Trains Railway Station SNCF Argelès-Village (2km from seaside) 36 35 Through trains to the rest of Europe.

Taxis provide a shuttle service between the railway station and Argelès-Plage.

Car Parks Numerous free car-parks (see map on p. 84)

Parking Saint-Laurent Private paying car-park open 24 hours a day in July and August.

Avenue du Gal de Gaulle - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 34 18 56 06 80 03 10 83 - Fax 04 68 35 51 06 10

Parking des Platanes Public paying car-park open 24 hours a day in July and August Avenue des Platanes ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 16 31

Tourist Bus-Train/Trainbus Société des petits trains d’Argelès 21, rue des Verdiers Z.A - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 47 45 - Fax 04 68 81 16 11 How about going round? Argelès Tourist BusTrain allows you to get to the main places of the town. Please apply to us for prices.

Timetable October to May: free of charge Place Gambetta................9am . . . .14.15pm Rond point arrivée ..........9.07am . .14.22pm Le Racou..........................9.11am . .14.26pm Port-Argelès .....................9.13am . .14.28pm Rd Pt Joie et lumière .......9.22am . .14.37pm Office de Tourisme ..........9.27am . .14.42pm Route de Sorède ..............9.40am . .14.55pm ZA - Av. Flamants Roses....9.49am . .15.02pm Place Gambetta................9.54am . .15.09pm Place Gambetta................11.30am .16.30pm ZA - Av. Flamants Roses....11.36am .16.36pm Route de Sorède ..............11.43am .16.43pm Rond Point Arrivée ..........11.53am .16.53pm Le Racou..........................11.57am .16.57pm Port-Argelès .....................11.59am .16.59pm Rd Pt Joie et lumière .......12.12pm 17.12pm Office de Tourisme .........12.18pm 17.18pm Place Gambetta................12.26pm 17.26pm And 2 extra tours in April and May

June to September: paying service 9am to midnight 7 days a week.

15 June to 10 September: free shuttle service“inter car-parks”at ArgelèsVille only, every day 10am - 1pm.

Information and timetable from Tourist Office.

04 68 81 15 85 www.trainbus.fr

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Transport Services Cars Verts Voyages

Pastor Sarl

10, rue Jeanne d’Arc - BP 30116 66001 PERPIGNAN CEDEX 04 68 51 19 47 - Fax 04 68 34 93 64 cvv@cars-verts-voyages.com Office open June to September: Rond Point de l’Arrivée - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 10 92 Excursions from Argelès from June to September, and from Perpignan all year (carpark in the south part of Perpignan).

Credit cards accepted.

Agent Renault - JMR Locations 3 bis, route de Collioure - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 12 29 - Fax 04 68 81 61 49

Quad Rental

Illibéris Selectour Voyages

Garages

Coach Tours

ZA - 9, chemin des Hérons ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 40 00 Fax 04 68 81 24 08 Open all year.

France, Spain,Andorra, …

Argelès Tourisme

Transports Sanz

Traverse de St-André - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 50 78 et 04 68 81 09 81 Fax 04 68 81 23 16 (all year) argeles-tourisme@wanadoo.fr Open all year.

Excursions from Argelès from June to September: Barcelona,Andorra,Yellow Train, Canal du Midi, Figueras, Rosas,…

Cars Ponsaty Bd de la Mer - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 11 13 and 04 68 22 68 68 Fax 04 68 22 05 25 ponsaty@wanadoo.fr Regular services and excursions.

Transport Services

Chemin de la Carrerasse ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 36 83 06 11 50 77 82 - Fax 04 68 95 80 31

Taxis (advance booking advisable) Alazard Jean-Claude 23, av. de la Gare ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 05 12 - Fax 04 68 95 95 01

Argelès Taxis/Torrano Didier ZA - 15, avenue des Flamants Roses ARGELÈS-SUR-MER 04 68 81 09 11 - Fax 04 68 95 72 07

Taxis Capeille et Fils 53, route nationale ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 30 32 or 04 68 95 33 33 Fax 04 68 89 31 70 Taxi fares (daytime, except Sundays and bank holidays) non contract rates.

Railway station Argelès-Ville/Rond Point d’Arrivée Argelès-Plage: 8 € Railway station/Port-Argelès: 8 to 10 € Argelès-Plage/Aqualand: 15 to 17 € Argelès-Plage/Perpignan airport: 55 to 70 €

Car Rental Garage Citroën/Hertz 76, route nationale ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 45 45 - Fax 04 68 81 17 29

Station Service Dyneff Av du 8 Mai 45 - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 03 65 or 04 68 81 60 72 Fax 04 68 81 56 76

Actif Autos Route d’Elne - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 01 12 - Fax 09 52 26 77 93 Secondhand vehicles sales.

Argelès Automobile/R.A.C. Citroën

Garage de la Plage (Ford)

76, route nationale ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 45 45 - Fax 04 68 81 17 29

SARL Negrell et Fils Av. du 8 Mai 1945 - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 03 65 or 04 68 81 60 72 Fax 04 68 81 56 76

Agent Renault (Pastor SARL)

Garage du Littoral

3 bis, route de Collioure - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 12 29 - Fax 04 68 81 61 49

ZA - 14, rue des Faisans - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 95 70 08

Centre Auto Argelès

Garage Grelier/Agent Opel

5, route du Littoral - ARGELÈS-PLAGE /Fax 04 68 39 27 65

ZA - Rue des Martins-Pêcheurs ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 19 15 - Fax 04 68 81 04 14

Centre de Contrôle Technique (CCTA)

Garage Py Gilbert

SECURITEST - 18, chemin de Palau ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 58 47 - Fax 04 68 81 67 29

ZA - 31, chemin de Palau - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 34 09 - Fax 04 68 81 40 70

Centrale de Lavage/ Station Gonflage - La Baleine Bleue

ZA - 8, rue des Verdiers - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE /Fax 04 68 81 16 85

16, chemin de Palau - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE /Fax 04 68 81 13 17

Garage des Verdiers Kass Auto Ecolo

Espace Pièces Auto (EPA)

ZA - 25, rue des Alouettes - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 95 99 11 - Fax 04 68 95 71 79

ZA - 11, av. des Flamants Roses ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 06 35 - Fax 04 68 81 73 12

P.A.P.A. (Pièces et Accessoires Auto)

Garage de la Côte/Agent Renault ZA - 2, avenue des Flamants Roses ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 31 22 - Fax 04 68 81 68 91

Garage/Carrosserie de la Massane ZA - 3, rue des Loriots - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 35 31 - Fax 04 68 81 56 00

ZA - 13, avenue des Flamants Roses ARGELÈS-VILLAGE /Fax 04 68 22 10 10

Station Service Alaminos Alain Route de Collioure - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 04 22

Station Service Dyneff Av. du 8 Mai 1945 - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 03 65 or 04 68 81 60 72 Fax 04 68 81 56 76

Venzal Frères Sarl / Agent Peugeot ZA - 4, rue des Faisans ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 06 86 - Fax 04 68 81 66 46

Garage des Verdiers ZA - 8, rue des Verdiers ARGELÈS-VILLAGE /Fax 04 68 81 16 85

Pneumatic Tyres

Station Service Dyneff/Budget Lootoo

ZA - Rue des Perdrix ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 43 90 or 04 68 89 13 50 Fax 04 68 81 49 50 Open all year

Av. du 8 Mai 1945 - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 03 65 or 04 68 81 60 72 Fax 04 68 81 56 76 12

Argelès Pneus “Point S”

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Markets at Argelès-sur-Mer

Banks - Insurance Companies Banks Banque Nationale de Paris 65, route nationale ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 0820 82 00 01 - Fax 04 68 81 84 35

Banque Populaire Av. de la Libération ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 0820 36 10 21 - Fax 04 68 95 33 59

Caisse d’Épargne du Roussillon 59, route nationale ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 0821 01 51 04

CIC Société Bordelaise 2, av. de la Gare - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 82 45 - Fax 04 68 81 82 54

Crédit Agricole Route de Collioure ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 08 92 89 25 17 - Fax 04 68 95 93 65

LCL / Crédit Lyonnais 35, av. de la Libération ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 95 35 01 - Fax 04 68 81 39 94

Société Générale 8, rue du 14 Juillet - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 07 75 - Fax 04 68 95 90 31

Cash Dispensers BNP 65, route nationale - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE

Banque Populaire

LCL / Crédit Lyonnais Avenue de la Libération ARGELÈS-VILLAGE

La Poste Route nationale - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE

Société Générale 8, rue du 14 Juillet - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE and avenue Costa Blanca - ARGELÈS-PLAGE

Société Marseillaise de Crédit Allée des Palmiers - ARGELÈS-PLAGE

Insurance Companies AGF/Cabinet Torrès 26, route de Collioure “Le Belvédère” 1, pla florentin - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 15 49 - Fax 04 68 81 67 52 marie_therese.torres@agents.agf.fr

Cabinet Mons et Giannotti / Generali 2, av. des Flamants Roses - ZA - BP 37 ARGELÈS/MER 04 68 81 02 10 - Fax 04 68 81 35 78 argelessurmer@agence.generali.fr

GMF (garantie mutuelle des fonctionnaires) Service in Town Hall (wedding room on the last Wednesday of every month from 9am to 12noon).

Groupama Sud 15, rue du 14 Juillet - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 61 26 or 04 68 95 94 22 www.groupama.fr

Larrousse Michel et Cazanave David / Agents Gan

• Av. de la Libération - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE • Allée des Palmiers - ARGELÈS-PLAGE • PORT-ARGELÈS • Parking du Grau - ARGELÈS-PLAGE

11, rue des Faisans - ZA - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER 04 68 81 33 61 - Fax 04 68 81 20 18 argeles-sur-mer@gan.fr

Caisse d’Épargne du Roussillon

40, av. de la Libération - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 07 07 - Fax 04 68 95 99 75 argelessurmerondedieu@agence.generali.fr

Route nationale - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE

CIC Société Bordelaise 2, av. de la Gare - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE

Crédit Agricole • Route de Collioure - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE • Avenue du Tech - ARGELÈS-PLAGE • Allée Jules Aroles - ARGELÈS-PLAGE

and its surrounding areas

Ondedieu Jean-Pierre / Generali

Mutuelle la Roussillonnaise 22, chemin de Palau - ZA ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 08 100 810 66

ARGELÈS-SUR-MER Argelès-village All year,Wednesdays and Saturday mornings rue and place de la République

Argelès-plage • 8 June to 25 September, Monday,Wednesday and Friday mornings Parking des Platanes • In July and August, every morning Bd de la Mer

Port-Argelès 11 June to 24 September,Thursday mornings, place du Nouveau Monde

Organic Produce Market 9 June to 22 September, Tuesday mornings, place du Nouveau Monde on the harbour.

Evening market 30 June to 28 August on the quays at the port.

Tuesdays and Fridays

Craft Market 15 June to 15 September, daily from 5pm to midnight Parking des Platanes - ARGELÈS-PLAGE

AROUND ARGELÈS Banyuls-sur-Mer Thursday and Sunday mornings all year In July and August: junk market Friday mornings; every evening, night market

Canet-en-Roussillon •Wednesday and Saturday mornings - Canet-Village • Tuesdays,Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays - Canet-Plage • Mondays and Fridays 1 April to 31 October - Canet-Sud

Castelnou Picturesque market, Tuesdays from 9am to 7pm, 15 June to 15 September

Cerbère Tuesday and Friday mornings

Céret Saturday mornings Evening market Tuesday evenings in July and August 14

Collioure Wednesday and Sunday mornings

Elne Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (+ organic produce area)

Laroque-des-Albères Wednesday mornings

Perpignan • Daily, from 7am to 12.30pm Place Cassagnes • Every morning except Mondays Place de la République • Saturday mornings - Organic produce market - Place Rigaud • Saturday mornings, 8am to 6pm Junk fair - Allées Maillol • Every 1st Saturday of the month, 10am to 5pm Arts Market Allées Maillol • Sunday mornings, from 8am to 1pm Flea market - Parc des Expositions Route de Bompas

Port-Vendres Saturday mornings

Sorède Tuesday and Friday mornings

Saint-André Thursday and Saturday mornings

Saint-Cyprien • Friday mornings - Saint-Cyprien-Plage • Thursday mornings - Saint-Cyprien-Village • May to September: Tuesday and Friday mornings at Saint-Cyprien-Plage • In July and August:Sunday mornings at SaintCyprien-Plage

Saint-Génis des Fontaines Tuesday and Friday mornings

SPAIN Port-Bou : Friday mornings Figueres : Thursday mornings Roses : Sunday mornings 15

Entertainment Events 2009

Partial programme subject to change

Partial programme subject to change

Entertainment Events 2009

Tuesday 23: Midsummer Day: an evening of joy and friendship, and sharing of the fire with the arrival of the Flame from Canigou.

Catalan entertainments events at the village Saturday 27: Summer Corso by Night on the beach (float parade, walking groups and musics,…). End of School Year Show by Gymnastique Rythmique Sportive at Salle polyvalente at the village Sunday 28: Gospel and Negro Spirituals Concert with Argelès Gospel Singers Chapel of the beach

Weekends of April, May, June and September Duet Spring-Autumn Argelès - Collioure: panorama of traditional Catalan dances and songs (folk groups, Catalan recital, sea shanties, display of sardanas and exhibition of sardanas)

February Tuesday 24: Carnival for primary schools’ children Saturday 28: Music-hall and Carnival Opening Ball with the orchestra Eden and Beauty Queen and Granny Contest

March Sunday 1: Carnival with Cavalcade at 3pm in the streets of the village.The Fencing Association organises a League Tournament for juniors (foil and sword) G. Pams stadium at the village Saturday 7: Carnival by Night at 9pm with burning of his Majesty and Closing Ball with the orchestra Tropica at 10.30pm Friday 13: Concert with Yuri Buenaventura at Salle polyvalente Sunday 15: Department’s Sports Callisthenics Competition at G. Pams stadium at the village.

Grand Annual Show by Music School at Salle polyvalente at the village Sunday 29: Stock Farming Fair in Valmarie carpark at the Port

April Friday 3: “Sea Children”: inauguration day Saturday 4: Full Contact World Championship 4 and 5: Dancing Training Courses by Jetonn’ Danse at the village 10 to 12: “Gois Del Ous”, aubade of Catalan songs for Easter (quarters, museum, church, …)

10 to 13: “Sea Children”: organic agriculture and nutrition meetings 12 and 13: 4th American Festival: rock n’roll concert, country dance demonstration, exhibition of American vehicles and HD motorbikes, Indian village, mechanical bull, …

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Sunday 12: Rock n’roll country concert with Sun Sessions at Salle polyvalente at the village 18 and 19: Flower Spring at the Park of Valmy: numerous exhibitors and professional nurserymen, florists, landscape gardeners, agricultural equipment, books, exhibition and sale of collectors’ plants, children’s games,…

Sunday 19: The Fencing Association organises the sword event for teenagers from national 2 division at Salle polyvalente at the village Thursday 23: Sant-Jordi with Casal de l’Albera

July and August

August

Monday to Friday: sporting beach with beach rugby, beach football, gymnastics, sand ball,…

Every Monday: Sardana classes and old-time ball at the village, and disco balls at the beach Every Tuesday: Themed evenings (jazz, gospel, classical, latino, humour,…)

Every Wednesday: Entertainments at PortArgelès Every Thursday: Kids’ meetings Every Friday: Displays of sardanas at the village or folklore at the beach Every Satuday: Old-time variety ball at the village or beach Every Sunday: Welcome day (local aperitif and games)

1 to 15: Official Tennis Tournament for adults

by Tennis Club at the village Monday 3:Tour podium of‘La Française des Jeux’ 6 and 13: Lyric Festival of Catalan Countries Wednesday 5: Festival of the Port with fireworks display. Blood donation in Aire des festivités at the beach 9 to 14: “Sea Children”: Environment-friendly Acts Week Wednesday 12: Pétanque Inter camping Saturday 15: Free Great Concert in Esplanade du Casino at Argelès-Plage Wednesday 19: Blood donation in Aire des festivités at the beach 24 to 29: Kid Passport for children aged 12 and under (½ fare on prices of games and leisure activities) and shows in the evening

July May 2 and 3: ‘Fédération Art Rencontre’: art market at the Port 6 to 12: ‘Rencontres Cinémaginaires’ (discussions, shorts, conferences,…)

Saturday 9: Pétanque Competition in ‘triplettes’ at the village Thursday 14: Blood Donation at Salle du 14 Juillet at the village Friday 22: “Sea Children”: Biodiversity Day 30 and 31: “Sea Children”: Nature Days 30 and 31: VW Exhibition by VW Classic Catalan at the beach Sunday 31: Market of Catalan Know-how: arts and crafts, and regional products in Les Platanes car-park at the beach

June 2 to 12: “Sea Children”: Environment Days Monday 8:“Sea Children”: Ocean Day Sunday 7: Everybody on Bike. End of School Year Show by ‘Association de flamenco’ Saturday 13: End of School Year Dance Show

by Jetonn’ Danse at G. Pams gymnasium at the village 13 and 14: Argelès Nautical Days by Yacht Club Argelès Racou Sunday 14: 2nd Argelès-sur-Mer Triathlon.

Gaston Pams Sword Challenge for juniors/ seniors with individual junior team by ‘Association d’escrime’ at Salle polyvalente at the village Sunday 21: Music Day

Wednesday 1: Sea Festival with fireworks display 9, 10, 11 and 12: ‘Les Déferlantes d’Argelèssur-Mer’, festival of contemporary musics at the Park of Valmy

September Sunday 6: Sardana Aplec at Valmy 10 to 13: 17th Festival of Parlour Games 19 to 4 October: 14th Art Exhibition at Valmy 25 to 27: St-Côme and St-Damien Festival (village fête): numerous entertainments Saturday 26: Pétanque Concours: Town’s Grand Prix in ‘doublettes’ at the village

October 5 to 11: Kid Passport for children aged 12 and under (½ fare on prices of games and leisure activities) and shows in the evening Monday 13: Numerous entertainments and fireworks display at the village Tuesday 14: Numerous entertainments (beach, port, Costa Blanca) and fireworks display at the beach 15 to 19: “Sea Children”: Biodiversity Week Wednesday 15: Pétanque Inter camping.

Blood donation in Aire des festivités at the beach Saturday 18: Petanque Competition, challenge François Gouges at the village 29 to 31: Flamenco International Festival at the Park of Valmy

Exhibition ‘VIVANTS’ From April to September: an exceptional exhibition presented by the association Good Planet chaired by Yann ARTHUS BERTRAND, on the seafront promenade.

2, 3 and 4: Sea Book Festival Sunday 4: ‘Trobada Gegantera’ (giants’ parade). Sailing-skiing regatta by Yacht Club Argelès Racou Saturday 10: Blood donation at Salle 14 Juillet at the village

December 4 and 5: ‘Téléthon’ DETAILED PROGRAMME: Office Municipal d’Animation

04 68 81 10 15 More details: www.argeles-sur-mer.com RADIO STATIONS 89.1 RFM - 89.7 Skyrock - 90.1 Rires et Chansons - 91.6 Europe 1 - 92.1 France Inter - 94.6 RTL 2 - 97.2 France Musique - 97.6 Chérie FM - 99.8 France Culture - 101.6 France Bleu Roussillon - 102 Littoral FM - 102.4 Fun - 103.2 Sud Radio - 105.1 France Info - 105.9 NRJ 106.8 Radio Nostalgie - 107.3 RTL 17

Conducted Tours

Culture and Heritage

of Argelès-sur-Mer

at Argelès-sur-Mer At the heart of the old centre of Argelès, cultural equipment and facilities offered to everybody all year round.

Centre d’Interprétation de l’Albera

5 conducted tours

Coastal Path

‘Argelès, an ancient royal city’

‘Where the Albères Mountains meet the Mediterranean’

Library

Catalan handicrafts and traditions 4, place des Castellans - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 42 74 - Fax 04 68 95 96 73 www.argeles-sur-mer.com Closed in 2009 for renovation works.

Argelès-Village

Espace Liberté - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 42 73 Free car-parking - Direct access to 12,000 books. Open Tuesdays 2 - 6.30pm, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am - 12noon and 2 6.30pm,Thursdays 3.30 - 6.30pm and Saturdays 9am - 12noon.

Jaurès Cinema Rue Jean Jaurès ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 15 37 Fax 04 68 08 22 17 www.cinemaginaire.org Open all year daily (except Mondays).All the latest films on general release.

Sneak preview - Experimental cinema - Films for children.

2 festivals - Multimedia area. Digital Sound, very comfortable air-conditioned cinema.

Entry: 6 €, for people under 18, students, unemployed, …: 5 € Subscription for 6 shows: 30 € Access for disabled people, groups welcome, GB, D, E.

Galerie Marianne Espace Liberté ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 50 60 Free car-parking - Free entry Open mid-September to mid-June, Tuesdays to Saturdays 2 - 6pm - Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am - 12noon.

Year-round artistic and cultural exhibitions open to everybody… (Detailed programme at Tourist Office).

Rue du 14 Juillet - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE Open in June, July, August and September, Mondays to Saturdays 4 - 7pm. Also open Wednesday and Saturday mornings 10am 12noon. Free entry. Arts exhibitions, local artists.

The name of Argelès is derived from the French word “argile” because the town is built on a clayey soil.

At the end of the 12th century, the town of Argelès and all the county were given to the Kings of Aragon and it will be under the control of the Kingdom of Aragon until 1276. Then Argelès belonged to the Kingdom of Majorca.

In 1344, the ephemeral Kingdom of Majorca

disappeared and the town and the whole ancient County of Roussillon returned to the Aragon kingdom.

It was only in the 17th century that this province of Roussillon became a French territory.Little by littleArgelès was losing its strategic importance and the town fell asleep over its glorious past. It has been reviving in the 20th century thanks to its exceptional geographical situation between the sea and the mountain.

Nowadays tourist industry is giving it a new life.

Audio Tour MP3 Walking Tour from the Château of Valmy to the chapel of St-Laurent-duMonts. Listen and see…

Listen with background music to older people’s confidences and explore the ethnological heritage: the locals, witnesses, writers make you revive the ambience in the Albères Mountains in the past along the walking path from the Château of Valmy to the Chapel of St-Laurent-du-Monts.

Walking tour (3h) - MP3 lent free of charge (identity card compulsory).

Starting point: reception of Parc de Valmy Open: - 1 to 31 October daily 2 - 6pm, - 1 November to 30 April: 2 - 6pm, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays + bank holidays + French school holidays (weekends during 18

Christmas French holidays), - in May: daily 2 - 7pm, except 1 May, - 1 June to 30 September: daily 10am - 7pm.

Discovering the hamlet of Le Racou, Porteils and Ouille rocky coves, schistose sea cliffs that mark the beginning of the Rocky Coast where plants and minerals meet in perfect symbiosis.

April to September, Wednesday mornings Duration of the visit: 2h30 Starting point:Tourist Office - Argelès-Plage at 9am Visit: 4 € - Free of charge for child under 13 accompanied by an adult. Conducted tour in French. Booking:Tourist Office - Argelès-Plage ( 04 68 81 15 85)

Coastal Nature Reserve of Mas Larrieu ‘A genuine, living nature’

Salle du Foyer communal

Discovering Argelès History of Argelès-Village

Discovering the Medieval town: church, belltower, ramparts, typical narrow streets.

All year, daily - Duration of the visit: 1h (on request, by advance booking) - Starting point: Cinéma Jaurès - Argelès village Visit: 4 € - Free of charge for child under 13 accompanied by an adult. Conducted tour in French, English and Spanish.

Booking by telephone on 04 68 81 42 74

Argelès-Plage ‘Argelès-Plage: the birth of the seaside resort’ Discovering the protected planting of the pine forest (12ha) and the architectural heritage; mentioning the ‘Retirada’, the camp for Spanish refugees and the birth of modern tourist industry.

April to September, Tuesdays and Fridays Duration of the visit: 1h30 Starting point:Tourist Office - Argelès Plage at 9am Visit: 4 € - Free of charge for child under 13 accompanied by an adult. Conducted tour in French, English and Spanish Booking:Tourist Office - Argelès-Plage 04 68 81 15 85 or 04 68 81 42 74

Set at the mouth of Le Tech river, an environment in which live numerous species, the nature reserve of Mas Larrieu is a 145-ha listed site comprising one of the last protected dune massifs to be found in the Roussillon coastline.

April to September, Thursday mornings Duration of the visit: 1h30 Starting point:Tourist Office - Argelès-Plage at 9am Visit: 4 € - Free of charge for child under 13 accompanied by an adult. Conducted tour in French. Booking:Tourist Office - Argelès-Plage ( 04 68 81 15 85)

Municipal Park of Valmy ‘Overlooking Argelès-sur-Mer’ Set in the Piedmont of the Albères Mountains, the park invites to explore the vegetation of the scrubland. The guide will make you discover wild plants flavoured with spices, aniseed or pepper (everlasting flowers, fennel, vitex…), The conducted tour of the 5-ha park is dedicated to developing the natural, historic and cultural heritage of the town.

Let you be transported by a 100% natural walk.

Picnic areas and children’s play area available.

April to September, Tuesday mornings Duration of the visit: 1h30 Starting point: Point Accueil - Valmy at 10am Visit: 4 € - Free of charge for child under 13 accompanied by an adult.

Conducted tour in French.

Booking: Maison du Parc - Valmy ( 04 68 81 47 25) Self-guided visit of the Park (see details on p.34)

…And also self-guided walks Apart from the visit to the village of Argelès, numerous monuments situated on the commune of Argelès are worth a detour: • 2 dolmens listed as historic monuments (2500 BC).

• Taxo d'Avall: castle and chapel (11th century).

• Pujol tower: built at the beginning of the 12th century.

• Notre Dame de Vie: hermitage (10th century).

• St-Laurent du Mont: Romanesque church (12th century).

• La Massane Tower: ancient signal station (13th century).

• Chapel of Saint-Ferréol de la Pave (10th century).

• Church of Notre-Dame dels Prats (14th century).

• Romanesque belltower of the church.

• La Massane forest, a nature reserve set in the Albères mountains and sheltering an important biological diversity.

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Beach Clubs

Clean Holidays Actions in favour of the environment Argelès pays particular attention to preserve its environment and guarantees the quality of life of its inhabitants and visitors.

We like as much as you do our region, and this is the reason why we would ask you: • to use the litter bins put at your disposal on the beach and all the resort, • to observe the instructions for selective waste collection (see below), • to keep your dog on a lead and respect the regulations concerning pets on the beach, • to use, in order to collect dog dejections, dropping tongs available free of charge at Tourist Office, • not to throw your cigarette out of your car, • not to smoke in woods and arid areas, • to help us keep our blue flag for clean beaches by fighting all types of pollutions.

Quality of bathing waters From 15 June to 15 September, DDASS (district health authority) regularly inspects the quality of bathing waters. Over the past few years, the results have proved that you can bathe safely. Argelès is awarded the “Pavillon Bleu des Plages Propres” (blue flag for clean beaches) every year

Household refuse From 15 June to 15 September: waste collection every day (including Sundays and bank holidays) in the urban areas of the beach, and three times a week in other areas.

Out of season: three times a week in all areas.

Collection of yellow collecting boxes From 15 June to 15 September: • beach area:Tuesdays,Thursdays and Saturdays.

• in other areas and out of season: once a week (Wednesdays or Thursdays).

In yellow collecting boxes: packages and papers, plastic bottles with stoppers, cardboard brick-type packages and empty metal cans.

Do not throw plastic bags nor glass.

Collecting boxes ‘Special for glass’ There are a number of these collecting boxes in the village: see plan p. 84-85 You can put glass bottles.

Refuse disposal site Situated in Argelès-Village on the road to Saint-André (after the diversion bridge on the left).

Open every day except bank holidays 9am 12noon and 3 - 6pm, and Sundays 9 – 12noon.

• This service is free of charge for private individuals: you are issued with a personal and individual card by the town hall.You can dump: wood, dirty oil, demolition waste, batteries, glasses, papers, cardboards, scrap iron.

A sand-beach with a smell of ‘cleanliness’ In 1989,Argelès was one of the first French resorts to be equipped with a rather revolutionary process that enabled the treatment of the sand of its beaches. MERACTIVE process, invented by engineer J-M Fresnel, really allows to destroy bacteria in an ecological manner. The sand is sprayed with a natural disinfectant which is simply seawater that has been electrolysed and gets bactericidal for a moment.

Thanks to the UV-rays of the sun, the active substance breaks up and turns sea-water salt again after three or four days.

Analyses put the process to regular tests.

Subject to change

Central Windsurf Plage des Pins - Poste MNS 3 06 74 55 49 97 www.centralwindsurf.com Open daily 25 May to 15 September, 9am - 7pm Windsurfing school. Catamaran lessons and rental. Storage of sailboat/boat. Deckchair/parasol area.

Registered instructor. Special rate for groups.

Pets accepted (kept on a lead), groups welcome, GB, E

Club Émeraude Poste MNS 1 Plage-Nord - Parking de la Marende 06 09 20 62 24 - Fax 04 68 22 31 42 www.club-emeraude.com Open daily June to September, 9am - 7pm.

Rental: - catamaran: 32 €, windsurfer: 12 €, pedal boat and kayak: 7 €.

- deck-chairs and parasols: 5 €.

Lessons: - catamaran: 42 €, windsurfer: 25 €.

- Storage: 6 €.

- Children’s playground: 2 €.

Special rates for groups. Pets accepted. GB, E, D.

El Dorado Poste MNS 3 06 86 84 84 84 dosia@orange.fr Open daily 1 June to 15 September,8.30am - 7pm Swimming school for children, adults Aquagym - Family area - Children’s playground (under 12) - Activities for kids aged 3-6 years.

Recreational water pool complex - Water slide - Trampoline - 3 pools - Children’s playground.

Registered instructor.

Access for disabled people, groups welcome, GB, E.

Espace Surf Did you know it?

Periods of time before complete decomposition: • Glass takes 4,000 years to decompose completely.

• Plastic bottles take 1,000 years.

• Plastic beakers or bags take 100 to 1,000 years.

• Small aluminium bottles take 10 to 100 years.

• Cardboard boxes and packages take 1 to 10 years.

• Chewing-gums take 5 years.

• Cigarette filters take 1 to 2 years.

• Banana skins take 3 to 6 months.

• Papers take 3 months.

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Poste MNS 5 04 68 81 48 67 04 68 83 30 60 (out of season) www.ecole.wanadoo.fr/espace.surf/ Open 1 June to 15 September, 9am - 7pm.

Windsurfing school: 5 sessions of 1h30 each one: 110 €.

Windsurfer for hire: 12 €/hour Storage of sailboats: 10 €/24 hours - 49 €/ week - Storage of boats, craft: 68 €/week (opportunity by the month/season). Registered instructor.

Plage du Port Plage sud (near harbour pier) 04 68 81 09 89 Open 24 May to 20 September, 8.30am 11pm non stop. Restaurant: breakfast, lunch and dinner between the sea and mountain Snack-bar: fresh fruit juices, waffles, crepes.

Mattresses and parasols hire.

Access for disabled people, pets accepted, groups welcome.

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NON-SUPERVISED AREA

Beach Information

Swimming, children’s play area, aquagym.

• from 1 May to 7 June: post 4 (central firstaid post) open every weekend and bank holiday 10.30am - 6pm

6 - Central Windsurf

• from 8 to 14 June and from 1 to 13 September: posts 2, 3, 4 and 6 open daily 10.30am - 6.30pm

7 - Mickey (Tayrona)

Kids’ Bracelets Fluorescent location bracelets of various colours depending on the areas are available at first-aid posts: P1: red, P2: blue, P3: green, P4: fluorescent yellow, P5: purple, P6: pink

Children’s play area, trampolines.

10 - Center Plage Pedal boats, gondolys, sea-kayaks, mattresses and parasols for hire.

11 - Eden Plage Waterskiing, ski bob, swimming, trampoline, children’s play area.

12 - Espace surf Lessons + windsurfer and craft hire and storage.

14 - Riviera - Le Racou Mattresses, parasols for hire

Central first-aid post: 04 68 81 12 41 Fire brigade: 18 or 112 outside first-aid posts’ opening times.

First-aid post

Emergency Services

Access for disabled people Label Handiplage Access for disabled people

Dogs Tolerated if kept on a lead in the south part of the dyke (swimming forbidden at harbour area) and near the coastal nature reserve of Mas Larieu.

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13 - La Plage du Port Mattresses, parasols for hire - Beach bar, snack-bar.

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Red: swimming is forbidden Yellow-orange: swimming is dangerous but it is supervised Green: supervised swimming, apparently safe swimming White and black: high wind from the land, danger for all floating objects drifting towards the open sea

9 - Crazy Jump

3 4

Warning Flags

Bathing tents, deck-chairs and pedal boats for hire.

1 2

• from 14 to 27 September: posts 3, 4 and 6 open daily 10.30am - 6pm

8 - Les Pins

Location of beach clubs

• from 1 July to 31 August: all posts open daily 10.30am - 7.30pm - Central first-aid post P4 open daily 10.30am - 7.30pm

Swimming, children’s play area, activities for children.

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• from 15 to 30 June: all posts open daily 10.30am - 6.30pm

Lessons + windsurfers and catamarans hire + storage, starboards, parasols, parasols and mattresses for hire.

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5 - El Dorado

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Mattresses and parasols for hire - Restaurant.

9 10

4 - Plage Nord

6 7 8

Waterskiing, ski bob, swimming, children’s club, pedal boats for hire.

Dogs kept on a lead tolerated on beach Bathing forbidden from 10.30am to 7.30pm

3 - Aqua plage

Access to shore by motor craft authorized

Mattresses and parasols for hire - Beach bar.

Diving boards

2 - Oasis de la Marende

Surfboards and light sailing dinghies authorized

Lessons + catamaran and windsurfer hire and storage, sea-kayaks, pedal boats and mattresses for hire.

Dogs forbidden on all beachs

Subject to change 1 - Club Émeraude

Diving boards

6 first-aid posts receive MNS (lifeguards) for the summer season; they are numbered from North to South: P1, P2, P3, P4 (central first-aid post), P5 and P6 (see plan opposite) WC and showers available at all first-aid posts

(location n° on plan opposite)

Access to shore by motor craft forbidden

Supervising beaches and public bathing from 1 May to 27 September 2009

Beach Clubs

Swimming and beach crafts without motor authorized

(First-aid post n° 3) This label guarantees the easy access to the beach and the presence of adapted equipment: car-parks nearby, special leading to the sea, specific facilities allowing bathing activities, presence of beach attendants for disabled people.

Recycling points

Label Handiplage

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Water-based Activities

Water-based Activities

Port-Argelès

Port-Argelès

Harbour Master’s Office - Tel. 04 68 81 63 27 - Fax 04 68 81 69 14

Skin diving Antares sub Quai Marco Polo - Les Villégiales du Môle PORT-ARGELÈS /Fax 04 68 81 46 30 06 78 48 76 30 www.antares-sub.com Open 1 March to 30 November.

June to September: daily 8.30am - 7.30pm.

March, April, May, October and November: Tuesday to Sunday 9am - 12noon and 2-6pm.

Expedition of introduction. Expedition pack of discovery. Skin diving for children over 8.

Training courses for all levels - Expeditions: marine reserve, wreckages, night diving Rental - Inflating - Equipment sale. DDJS N° 06697ET053 approved.

Access for disabled people, pets accepted, credit cards, groups welcome. GB.

Archipel 8, Rés. Les Villégiales du Quai d’honneur PORT-ARGELÈS 04 68 95 71 03 www.archipelplongee.com Open all year, daily in season - in winter: Thursdays to Sundays All levels: CMAS - FFESSM - PADI. Beginners, wreckages, oceano, bio, photovideo. Sale inflating.

Independent divers and groups welcome.

Special stays for works councils and kids.

2 boats, 2 ways of diving.

DDJS N° 06606ET0035 approved Access for disabled people, credit cards, GB, E, P.

Centre de plongée d’Argelès Rés. Santa Maria - Rue des Matelots PORT-ARGELÈS /Fax 04 68 81 31 60 www.derrouetplongee.com Open all year.

15 March to 1 October 7.30am - 2pm and 5 7pm.

2 October to 14 March: on request.

DDJS N° 66S623 approved.

Wreckages, night, nitrox, and Banyuls reserve water trekking. First dive level 1 to level 3 ANMP/FFESSM. SSI - PADI. School, inflating, rental, sale.

Credit cards, groups welcome, GB.

Divemania 2, place Magellan - Rés.Atalaya PORT-ARGELÈS /fax 04 68 95 89 49 06 10 55 33 60 www.divemania.fr Open late April to late September First dives and introduction to diving. Banyuls reserve and along the Catalan coastline.

Exploration dives. Wreckages. Mask and snorkel. PADI - FFESSM (CMAS) - ANMP training.

Equipment rental and sale - Block inflating.

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Neptune Plongée 66 Rés. Santa Maria - Quai Jacques Cartier 06 83 89 96 90 PORT-ARGELÈS www.neptuneplongee.com Open 1 April to 15 November, out of season by prior arrangement for small groups and technical training courses.

First dives, training courses Levels 1 to 4.

Exploration dives, wreckages, marine reserve.

Nitrox. Recycler. Discovery of fauna. Divers PADI and TEK welcome. Inflating air and nitrox.

Credit cards, GB.

Pro Sub Mer 9, rue des Matelots - Rés.Atalaya PORT-ARGELÈS /Fax 04 68 81 63 84 06 27 65 05 98 www.prosubmer.com Open March to November 8am - 7.30pm.

Open all year for groups.

First dive for everybody over 8: 36 € - Level I: 300 € Nitrox, exploration, wreckages, bio, reserve, night, Federal training courses FFESSM, expedition with flippers, inflating.

PADI training - Supervised - Professional training.

Access for disabled people, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB, D, E

Sudplongée Place Magellan - Résidence La Réale PORT-ARGELÈS 06 16 27 25 72 www.sudplongee.com Open 1 March to 30 November, daily 8am 9pm.

First dives for everybody over 8. Training, PADI, FFESSM, ANMP, Nitrox. Night diving, wreckages, reserve exploration with flippers.

DDJS N° 06606ET0032 approved Access for disabled people, groups welcome, pets accepted, GB.

La Sirène Plongée Camping La Sirène Route de Taxo à la mer ARGELÈS-SUR-MER 04 68 81 60 58 Fax 04 68 81 69 74 www.lasireneplongee.com Open April to October daily (out of season by prior arrangement) Daily 8am - 12noon and 2 - 6pm Exploration and training for all levels FFESSM PADI. Discovery in pool and sea.

Special offer: 1 training course booked from 8/4 to 4/7 and from 25/8 au 25/9/2009: 50% off on 2nd training course. Kid over 8.

Access for disabled pepole, credit cards, groups welcome, pets accepted, GB, E, NL, D.

Océane Plongée 5, résidence des Mers du Sud PORT-ARGELÈS 04 68 89 16 90 06 33 17 98 01 www.oceane.plongee-pourtous.com

Boat Trips Compagnie Maritime Roussillon Croisières 9, rue des Matelots Rés.Atalaya PORT-ARGELÈS Ticket office: quai Marco Polo Booking: 06 27 65 05 98 /Fax 04 68 81 63 84 www.roussillon.croisieres.com Open Easter to All Saints’ Day French school holidays (groups all year). Underwater vision.

Boat trips by day and night. Shuttle boat service Argelès/Collioure Excursions of discovery Côte Vermeille and marine reserve of Banyuls, Spain: Port Bou, Puerto de la Selva, Rosas. New: Cadaques.

Access for disabled people, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB, E.

Compagnie Maritime Al Mar Quai Marco Polo PORT-ARGELÈS 06 07 36 69 29 Fax 04 68 82 05 59 www.almar.fr

Boat Rental Sailing Way SAS Esplanade du Nouveau Monde Résidence Acapulco PORT-ARGELÈS /Fax 04 68 21 35 19 www.sailingway.com Open all year daily except Mondays 9.30am 12.30pm and 2 - 6pm - June and September daily 9am - 6pm - July and August: 8am - 8pm.

Sailing boats and motor boats for hire.

Access for disabled people, credit cards, groups welcome. GB, D.

Handi 48 Loisir Évasion Ponton KL - PORT-ARGELÈS 33 6 800 213 41 /Fax 05 59 06 03 18 www.handi48.fr Catamaran for everybody and equipped for disabled people.

Cruising Schools Form’ Marine

Boat Licence

Poste A25 Quai de la Capitainerie PORT-ARGELÈS 06 09 76 96 70 /Fax 04 68 82 27 38 www.form-marine.com Open all year 9am - 5pm by appointment.

First sailing cruise: 3 hours for discovering sailing in sailing boat. 4 people maximum per course.

DDJS N° 06699ET025 approved.

Access for disabled people, groups welcome, GB.

9, rue des Matelots - Rés.Atalaya PORT-ARGELÈS /Fax 04 68 81 63 84 www.prosubmer.com Open daily all year 8am - 7.30pm.

Preparation, training - Coastal, seafaring, fluvial licence - Radio certificate (CRR) Private lessons - Jet-ski licence - Driveaway Accompanied driving.

Access for disabled people.

Argelès École Croisière Place A60 Quai d’accueil (Yellow mast) PORT-ARGELÈS 06 11 29 06 36 www.argelesecolecroisiere.com

Pro Sub Mer

Bateau école “Les Moussaillons” Quai Jacques Cartier Résidence La Réale PORT-ARGELÈS 04 68 95 97 34 06 87 83 98 37

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Water-based Activities

Fitness

Port-Argelès Local Fishing

Balneotherapy

Fitness Centre

Daily direct sale

Centre Balnéo Vital

Physic Form

Av. du Môle - PORT-ARGELÈS

Club-Hôtel les Albères - Chemin de Neguebous ARGELÈS-SUR-MER - 04 68 95 32 00 Fax 04 68 95 32 01 - www.balneovital.com Open all year Mondays to Saturdays 9am 12.30pm and 3 - 6.30pm Balneotherapy, beauty treatments, massages from all over the world, aquagym, fitness.

Course of treatments, half-day or à la carte.

Access for disabled people, credit cards, groups welcome, GB.

18, avenue Molière - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 60 18 Open all year, daily (except Sundays) 9am 9pm and Saturdays 9am - 1pm.

Squash - Fitness - Body-building - Cardiotraining - Step - Power pump - Abdomen, gluteal muscles - Sauna. Adapted package depending on duration of subscription.

DDJS N° 66ET133 approved Access for disabled people, groups welcome, pets accepted, GB.

Shuttle Boat Service Port-Argelès/Collioure Daily in July and August.

Further details from Tourist Office.

04 68 81 15 85

Sea Kayak Blue Bear

Parascending (see also Beach Clubs on p. 21)

Water Fly Quai Marco Polo PORT-ARGELÈS 06 12 26 59 93 waterfly@orange.fr Open daily June to September.

For everybody from 5 to 80 years old.

Single-seater: 45 € - Two-seater: 80 €.

DDJS N° 06699 ET 0041 approved Access for disabled people, groups welcome.

Dugout Canoe Canoë Club roussillonnais Parking des pêcheurs - PORT-ARGELÈS 04 68 39 79 18 06 33 70 61 15 www.canoe-roussillon.fr Open all year by prior arrangement.

Dugout canoeing trip. Discovery of the Côte Vermeille with your family or friends Supervised trip from 15 €. Duration: 1h30 Dugout canoes with 4, 6 and 12 seats.

DDJS N° 66S3 approved.

Access for disabled people, groups welcome, GB, E.

Flyfish - Ski tube (see also Beach Clubs on p. 21)

Water Fly Quai Marco Polo - PORT-ARGELÈS 06 12 26 59 93 waterfly@orange.fr Open June to September.

Flyfish (‘flying rubber ring’): 4 seats: 20 €/pers.

Ski tube (motor-drawn rubber ring): 15 €.

Excitement guaranteed. Special rates for groups on request. Supervised by registered instructor.

DDJS N° 06699ET0041 approved.

Access for disabled people, groups welcome.

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Camping La Sirène - Route de Taxo ARGELÈS-SUR-MER /Fax 04 68 95 77 68 04 68 89 38 82 (out of season) www.blue-bear.org Open 15 April to 30 September 9am – 12noon and 3 - 7pm Half-day and whole day excursions - Introductory courses in the Rocky Coast. Daily departure from Paulilles beach.

DDJS N° 0660ET0017 approved Access for disabled people, credit cards, groups welcome. GB.

Fishing Trips Club de pêche Anthias Appt 118 - Les Villégiales du Môle ARGELÈS-SUR-MER 06 30 14 68 80 or 06 87 44 48 47 April to October.

Departure 7.30am, return 12noon Fishing trip on wreckage (10km approximately) - 40 €/pers. - Group of 5 maximum.

Pets accepted.

Compagnie Maritime Roussillon Croisières 9, rue des Matelots - Rés.Atalaya PORT-ARGELÈS Ticket office: quai Marco Polo Booking compulsory: 06 27 65 05 98 /Fax 04 68 81 63 84 www.roussillon-croisieres.com Open daily Easter to All Saints’ Day (groups all year) 8am - 7.30pm.

Fishing daily in the morning and evening.

Equipment and baits provided. Morning and afternoon snacks offered.

Access for disabled people, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB, E.

Compagnie Maritime Al Mar Quai Marco Polo PORT ARGELÈS 06 07 36 69 29 Fax 04 68 82 05 59 www.almar.fr

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Leisure Activities

Leisure Activities

at Argelès-sur-Mer

at Argelès-sur-Mer - daily, June 2.30 - 7.30pm.

- daily, July and August 9.30am - 12noon and 3 - 10pm.

- Out of season 2 - 7pm, weekends, bank holidays and French school holidays Ride: 13 €/hour - Excursion: 24 €/2 hours, evening excursion: 25 €, excursion of several days duration available.

Pony ride: 4 €/15 mins, 6 €/30 mins Carriage ride, barouche weddings.

Bar: special rates for groups.

DDJS N° 06 600ET0005 approved Access for disabled people, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB, E.

Ranch des Albères

Model Planes

Discos

Les Ailes de Pégase

Le Playa Club

Route de Saint-André - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER 06 16 19 46 21 www.amca66.com Open all year First piloting 35 € / session. Whole day or week training course. Open to members of FFAM for all types of flights with plane, helicopter, glider. Open for visitors.

DDJS N° 66S1043 approved Access for disabled people, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB.

Allée des Pins - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 14 29 Fax 04 68 95 91 30 www.playaclub.fr Open every weekend in May and June - daily in July and August midnight - 5am.

A.R.G. Association Artistique Argelès

Le Zoom

Place de la République - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE /Fax 04 68 95 78 09 www.assosarg.fr International Art Exhibition of Valmy (19/09 to 5/10/2009). Exhibitions (painting, sculpture).

Drawing courses for adults and children.

Groups welcome, GB.

Casino-Games Allée des Pins - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 14 29 - Fax 04 68 95 91 30 www.joa-casino.com Open daily all year 2pm - 2am.

Cinemas Cinéma Jaurès See details on p. 18 (Culture at Argelès-sur-Mer)

Cinéma Vox 8, bd du Canigou - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 08 82 www.cinema-vox.com Large, air-conditioned cinema for 300 persons Dolby SR sound. Large screen Latest films on general release - Revivals Experimental cinema - French version and original version.Varied programme.

Access for disabled people, groups welcome, GB, I. 28

Route de Sorède - ARGELÈS-SUR-MER 04 68 95 42 10 06 85 05 25 50 www.cheval.argeles.free.fr Open all year.

Horse and pony ride: 10 €/1hour.

DDJS N° ET000604 Access for disabled people, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB.

- November to May, Fridays at 8.30pm, Salle Cardonne, place Abadie - June to September, Mondays 9pm, St-Côme, and Fridays 9pm,Town hall.

Entertainments, activities organised.

Access for disabled people, groups welcome, E.

Creative Crafts Créativ’Idées 12, rue des Cigognes ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 22 56 18 www.loisirs-creatifs-66.com Open all year, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 9am 12noon and 3 - 7pm.

Creative crafts workshops:Wednesdays all day for children, and Thursday and Saturday afternoons for adults.

Scrapbooking. Equipment for fine arts.

Access for disabled people, credit cards, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB, DK, D, CAT.

Cycle, MTB hire

Folk Group

See details on p.36 (Enjoying the Coast & Countryside)

Le Potchic

Foment de la Sardane

Centre commercial Costa Blanca Bd de la Mer ARGELÈS-PLAGE 06 09 09 24 53

6, rue des Mésanges ARGELÈS-VILLAGE /Fax 04 68 81 04 41 Introduction to sardana all year (except October)

Mini car Circuit See details on p. 39 (Leisure Area)

Rue des Œillets ARGELÈS-PLAGE 06 18 04 49 22 / 06 14 27 87 17 Open March to November midnight - 5am Free entry, organisation of private evening parties available.

Access for disabled people, credit cards, groups welcome.

Le Kiss 5, allée Jules Aroles - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 95 87 72

Horse riding Les Crins des Albères Route de Notre-Dame de Vie - Mas Lamon ARGELÈS 06 21 81 74 28 www.lescrinsdesalberes.eu Open all year by advance booking.

Horse riding excursions in the Albères mountains for adults and children all levels.

Notre-Dame-de-Vie 1h: 15 € - Chemin de la Cerigue 1h30: 20 €, Chapelle St-Laurent 2 h: 25 € - half day: 43 €.

DDJS N° 06606ET0041 Access for disabled people, pets accepted, GB, E.

Kentucky Ranch Avenue de la Retirada 1939 ARGELÈS-PLAGE /Fax 04 68 81 32 68 06 11 83 52 79 www.cheval-argeles.com Open all year except January.

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Leisure Activities

Leisure Activities

at Argelès-sur-Mer Info for the Young Kid Resort Kid Resorts have decided to please children and their parents, and consequently offer them a great number of amenities adapted to what they wish. At Argelès, children are kings.

Detailed brochure ‘Le Kid Pratique’ available at Tourist Office.

Organised activities • Games for kids every week.

• Kid Passport for children under 12 (festivities, shows, presents, games, …) from 5 to 11 July and from 24 to 29 August.

Mini golfs Euro Mini Golf Allée des Pins - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 64 24 Open April, May, October, and Easter and All Saints’ French school holidays, 2 - 6pm.

June and September, 9.30am - midnight, July and August, 9.30 - 2am.

Large track under the pines and facing the sea.

Access for disabled people, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB, D, E, NL

at Argelès-sur-Mer Paradise Golf Espace de loisirs - Plage Nord /Fax 04 68 81 26 34 www.espace-loisirs-nature.com Open 4 April to 4 November - April, May and 14 September to 4 November 2 - 7pm, - June and 1 to 13 September 2pm - night, - July and August 10am - 2am.

The largest landscaped mini golf course of the resort.

2 18-hole courses in wonderful setting.

Prices: 7 €/adult - 5.50 €/child. Special rate for groups: please apply to us.

Credit cards, pets accepted, GB, E.

Tropical Golf Av. du 8 Mai 45 ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 95 94 92

Fun Fairs Le Jardin Enchanté Avenue des Platanes - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 06 09 04 33 27 Open mid February to November Leisure park for kids aged 1 - 10. Birthday parties by appointment.

Access for disabled people, pets accepted, groups welcome.

Luna Park See details on p. 39 (Leisure Area)

Le Parc Vénitien Aire des Festivités - Allée des Pins ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 58 29

- 17 to 30 August: daily, 9am - 7pm, - 31 August to closing date:Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays,10am - 12noon and 2 - 5pm.

Miniature Harbour See details on p. 33 (Leisure Area)

Le Parc Municipal de Valmy See details on p. 19 (Conducted Tours) and p. 34 (Enjoying the Coast & Countryside)

Tennis Tennis Club Argelésien

Municipal Swimming-pool Stade Gaston Pams - Av. de la Libération ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 32 15 Covered pool October to late May - dimensions 12.50m x 8m, depth 1.30m to 1.80m Price: 1.10 € Outdoor pool Competition pool June to September - dimensions 25m x 12.50m, depth 1.98m to 3.20m Training pool: dimensions 12.50m x 10m, depth 0.90m to 1.38m Price: 2.50 € Open all year: - October to May (outside French school holidays):Mondays 7.15 - 9pm,Tuesdays 12.15 - 1.45pm and 6.15 - 8pm,Wednesdays 5 - 8pm, Thursdays 6.30 - 8pm, - 30 May to 28 June: Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10am - 6pm, - 29 June to 16 August: daily, 9am - 8pm,

Av. Molière - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 33 29 06 19 40 47 13 www.club.fft.fr/tc.argeles Open all year Training courses, tennis court hire, lessons available.

Registered instructors.

Bordallo Alain: 06 22 94 73 55 Peyronnet Jean-Luc: 06 14 02 15 66 DDJS N° 66S73 approved

Forest Pin’s Tennis Bois de Pins - ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 06 52 06 70 61 82 98

Garden Tennis Club Rue Alain - ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 00 28

Conducted Tours of Argelès-Village See details on p. 19 (Conducted Tours)

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Leisure Area

at Argelès-sur-Mer Plage Nord - Route de Saint-Cyprien Mini golf Paradise Golf See details on p. 30

Fun Fairs Luna Park

Billiards - Bowling Plaza Bowl 04 68 95 21 21 - Fax 04 68 81 63 70 www.plazabowl.fr Open all year until 2am. French school holidays: 7 days a week, 2 - 10pm.

Bowling 12 tracks for adults and children.

Leisure, competition, games room, music bar, entertainments, restaurant, grill-room. Leisure billiards. 6 pool billiards.

Access for disabled people, credit cards, groups welcome, GB, E.

Canyoning Canyoning Park 04 68 95 41 66 Fax 04 68 95 98 77 www.canyoning-park.com Open 4 April to 30 September - 4 April to 3 July and 31 August to 30 September, 10am - 7pm, - 4 July to 30 August, 10am - 9pm + open by night Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Canyoning for everybody in an artificial environment in total safety - Equipment provided. Jumps, toboggans, abseiling, subterranean stream.

Access for disabled people, credit cards, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB, E.

Karting Ludi Kart /Fax 04 68 81 88 01 - www.ludikart.com 270-cm3 kart for adults and 120-cm3 kart for children for hire. Mini-track for children aged 4 and over with timing system.

Open February to November 2 - 7pm. July and August 10am - 1am.

Special rates and challenge for groups.

/Fax 04 68 81 88 01 www.luna-park-argeles.com Open daily in July and August 8.30pm - 1am.

Free entry.

Free shows throughout the season.

Access for disabled people.

Acrobatic Forest Excursion Argelès Aventure 04 68 95 41 66 Fax 04 68 95 98 77 www.argeles-aventure.com Open 7 Februrary to 4 November.

- April, May, June and September, 10am - 7pm, - July and August, 10am - 9pm, - October and All Saints’ French school holidays, 2 - 6pm.

8 courses, 5 levels of difficulty. 3 hours of activities for kids and adults.Tyrolean traverse ropes, monkey bridges, swings,Tarzan jumps.

Snack-bar, picnic area.

Access for disabled people, credit cards, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB, E.

Miniature Harbour Paradise Loisirs /Fax 04 68 81 26 34 www.espace-loisirs-nature.com Open 4 April to 4 November: - April, May and 14 September to 4 November 2 - 6pm, - June and 1 to 13 September 2 - 7pm, - July and August 10am - 10pm.

Kids and adults alike pilot our craft in 10,000m²-nautical circuit.

Prices for children aged 2-4: 2.50 €. Children over 5: 4.50 €.

Special rate for groups: please apply to us.

Access for disabled people, credit cards, pets accepted, GB, E.

Paintball

Mini car Circuit

Paintball - Laser

Paradise Loisirs

7, Impasse Copernic 06 09 98 71 45 Open daily 15 June to 15 September 10am 10pm Paintball session: compressed air weapons and your smartness will enable you to paint your friends! Hire also an ‘outdoor laser’. Fun from 5 € Access for disabled people, pets accepted, groups welcome, E.

/Fax 04 68 81 26 34 www.espace-loisirs-nature.com Open 4 April to 4 November - April, May, and 14 September to 4 November, 2 - 8pm, - June and 1 to 13 September, 2 - 7pm, - July and August, 10am - 10pm.

Kids and adults alike pilot wonderful cars in a totally safe circuit.

Only one price: 5 €/car (2 persons).

Credit cards, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB, E.

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Enjoying the Coast & Countryside

Enjoying the Coast & Countryside

at Argelès-sur-Mer

at Argelès-sur-Mer

Audio Tour MP3 (Self-guided Walks) Walking Tour from the Château of Valmy to the chapel of St-Laurent-duMonts. Listen and see…

Listen with background music to older people’s confidences and explore the ethnological heritage: the locals, witnesses, writers make you revive the ambience in the Albères Mountains in the past along the walking path from the Château of Valmy to the Chapel of St-Laurent-du-Monts.

Self-guided Walks Coastal path From the coastal nature reserve of Mas Larrieu to rocky coves of Porteils, explore the coastline around Argelès: comprehensive brochure available at Tourist Office on request.

Pine forest Argelès-sur-Mer has over 8,000 hundred-yearold pines including 2,000 in the pine forest, a haven of coolness and greenery at the seaside.

Nature reserve of La Massane Located only 5km from the Mediterranean and some 30km from the Pyrenees, the reserve stretches for 300ha, at an altitude of between 600 and 1000m.Very famed among hikers, La Massane forest, that the GR 10 traverses, was listed as a nature reserve in 1973.

Walking tour (3h) - MP3 lent free of charge (identity card compulsory).

Starting point: reception of Parc de Valmy Open: - 1 November to 30 April: 2 - 6pm, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays + bank holidays + French school holidays (weekends during Christmas French holidays), - in May: daily 2 - 7pm, except 1 May, - 1 June to 30 September: daily 10am - 7pm, - 1 to 31 Octobre daily 2 - 6pm.

Municipal park of Valmy Maison du Parc - exit n° 12 /Fax 04 68 81 47 25 accueil-valmy@orange.fr Open all year.

The Park of Valmy is overlooking Argelès-surMer and invites to explore the area thanks to an interpretative route.The 5-ha park offers a path surrounded with vegetal species that are perfectly adapted to their environment, waterfalls and springs perfect for relaxed moments.

Picnic areas and children’s play area available.

Open: - 1 - 31 October: daily 2 - 6pm - 1 November to 30 April: 2 - 6pm, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays + bank holidays + French school holidays (weekends during Christmans French holidays) - In May: daily 2 - 7pm, except 1 May - 1 June to 30 September: daily 10am - 7pm.

Prices: 2 €/adult, 1 €/child aged 15 or under, free for child under 6.

Groups welcome.

Topoguide of Self-guided Walks

Coastal nature reserve of Mas Larrieu 145-ha listed preserved nature reserve. The visit will allow you to discover a variety of landscapes which have been produced by the juxtaposition of different environments: reed beds, meadows, dunes and Le Tech mouth.

You will view numerous birds including grey herons, European bee-eaters and gulls. Information signposts and a picnic area are at your disposal.

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• The Topoguide of Self-guided Walks offers 9 walking routes, all of them starting from Argelès-sur-Mer. Most walking routes are waymarked and the Topoguide is full of historical and practical information to help you make the most of your walk. On sale 3 € at Tourist Office.

• The Topoguide of Coastal Path: from the nature reserve of Mas Larrieu at Banyuls-surMer. On sale 4 € at Tourist Office.

Guided Walks Coastal Nature Reserve of Mas Larrieu, Coastal Path, Beach, Village and Valmy ARGELÈS-SUR-MER Guided visits (see details on p. 19).

Les Chemins de la Découverte M. Marc LORENZO La ferme du bonheur - route Notre-Dame de Vie - 66700 ARGELÈS-SUR-MER /Fax 04 68 95 74 54 - 06 03 07 56 78 lescheminsdeladecouverte@orange.fr Open all year.

Winter: 9 - 11.30am and 2.30 - 6pm.

Summer: 8.30 - 11am and 4 - 7pm.

Year-round hikes on request.All levels catered for.

‘La Ferme du Bonheur’: participating in the protection of ill-treated or aged animals. Free visit.

Access for disabled people, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB, E.

Randonnées Estivales Mme DANJOU-CAMO Françoise Résidence les Patios N°3 - Le Racou ARGELÈS-SUR-MER 06 83 30 19 25 www.accompagnateur-montagne-pyrenees.com All year: trekkings, snowshoe raids (Nordic walking instructor).

In summer: daily - Winter on request for groups. Discovering the coastal hinterland, flora, fauna, heritage.

DDJS N° 06501ED0057 approved Wednesdays and Fridays: Canigou, departure from Argelès: 55 €/person.

Monday mornings: Nordic walking: 10 €.

Access for disabled people, groups welcome, GB, E, CAT.

Guided Cycling and Mountain-biking Tours Blue Bear Route de Taxo Camping la Sirène ARGELÈS-SUR-MER /Fax 04 68 95 77 68 or 04 68 89 38 82 (out of season) www.blue-bear.org Open 15 April to 30 September 9am - 12noon and 3 - 7pm Descent by mountain-bike Peak of Neoulous (1256m).

Guided excursion in the mountain with hanged mountain-bikes.

All levels.

DDJS N° 06608ET0017 approved Access for disabled people, credit cards, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB.

Loc’Évasion Quai Marco Polo Rés. Les Villégiales du Môle PORT-ARGELÈS /Fax 04 68 54 29 66 www.argeles-locevasion.com Daily in July/August 9am - 11pm,out of season 9am - 7pm. Closed Sundays out of season.

Mountain-biking excursions in the Albères Mountains and family walks. Discovering Argelès for all levels. Supervised by a registered instructor.

From 10 € rental not included.

Access for disabled people, pets accepted, credits cards, groups welcome, GB, E.

Vélo Club des Albères Salle Cécile 1, rue du 11 Novembre ARGELÈS-VILLAGE 04 68 81 27 99 http://vca.66.free.fr All year cycle, road, mountain-biking tours Monthly programme at Tourist Office and Salle Polyvalente.

Mar y Monts excursions: Sunday 12 July and Wednesday 12 August 2009.

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Leisure Activities

Enjoying the Coast & Countryside

around Argelès

at Argelès-sur-Mer

Camineo Montagne Loisirs

Cycle, MTB Hire

Microlight Base

Argelès Vélos

Aéro Service Littoral

Le Clos de Costerêve Avenue du Général de Gaulle ARGELÈS-PLAGE 06 19 76 27 5 Open daily 5 April to 31 October 10am 11pm MTB, hybrid bikes, City, children Bike hire from 5 €/hour - 10 €/half day 15 €/whole day 49 €/week. Special rates for groups All accessories: helmet, trailer, …

Access for disabled people, credit cards, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB.

M. Lopez Route de Ste-Marie - 66440 Torreilles 04 68 28 13 73 www.ulm66.fr Open all year, 7 days a week.

- 1 July to 31 August 8am - 7pm, - 1 September to 30 June 9am - 12noon and 2 - 6pm.

Microlight base of Torreilles. Piloting school, first flight, introductory flight, tourist flight on request.

Access for disabled people, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB, E.

Guidon Futé Rés. Le Pré Catalan - Av. du Tech ARGELÈS-PLAGE 04 68 81 56 55 Open daily 1 July to 31 August, 9am midnight.

Mountain and hybrid bikes for hire for children and adults. Rosalies - Repairs and sale.Accessories.

Access for disabled people, pets accepted, credit cards, groups welcome.

Blue Bear Route de Taxo - Camping La Sirène ARGELÈS-SUR-MER /Fax 04 68 95 77 68 04 68 89 38 82 (out of season) www.blue-bear.org Open April to September.

Mountain bike hire for adults and children.

Access for disabled people. GB.

Loc’Évasion Quai Marco Polo Les Villégiales du Môle PORT-ARGELÈS /Fax 04 68 54 29 66 www.argeles-locevasion.com Open Easter to All Saints’ Day French school holidays, daily: out of season 9am - 7pm; in July/August 9am - 11pm. Closed Sundays out of season.

Bicycles, tandem, rollers, electric bike and 50/25 cm3-scooters for hire. Repairs and sale, and accessories.

Access for disabled people, credit cards, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB, E.

White-water and Rock-climbing For all the under-mentioned activities, booking by phone is essential.

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“Canyoning” M. Oms Fabrice - 12, rue Lamartine 66190 Collioure 06 20 96 18 65 April to September, daily 9am - 9pm.

30 mins from the beach.The pleasures of the water in total safety.

From 29 € to 54 €/person aged 8 and over.

Special rate for groups from 4 people.

15 years’ experience Groups welcome, E, CAT.

Embarquement Immédiat Au fil de l’Aude Allée du Château - 11190 Couiza 04 68 31 84 53 06 75 21 09 87 www.pommayrac.com Open April to September, daily in July and August.

Whole-day ‘family’ or ‘white-water adventure’ canoe hire: 20 €/whole day. Canoe 1 or 3 seats. 3 to 5 hour expedition. Bring picnic.

Pets accepted, groups welcome, GB.

Aude Rafting 11500 St-Martin-Lys 06 77 01 12 57 www.auderafting.com Open daily 1 March to 30 October 9am - 6pm Rafting, hydrospeed, canyoning, canorafting tuition in the upper Aude valley. Registered high river guides.

Special rates for family groups under 12 Access for disabled people, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB, E.

Velocation Galerie commerciale Central Beach 187, avenue du Tech ARGELÈS-PLAGE /Fax 04 68 81 61 61 www.velocation.fr Open April to late September - in July and August: daily 9am - 8pm, - April to June and in September: daily except Sundays 9am - 7pm.

All types of bikes for hire (mountain, hybrid, city, racing bikes), children of all ages.

Scooters 50/125cc, rosalies for hire. Sale and repairs. Keys while U wait.

Access for disabled people, credit cards, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB.

M. JULEA Adrian - 12 B Lot.“Le Cros 66720 Latour de France O6 07 31 88 25 Julea-adrian@yahoo.fr Open daily all year 7am - 10pm Canyoning daily April to September, half day and whole day for children and adults over 8.

28 € to 55 € (discount for groups from 4 people). Registered instructor. GB, E.

Mme Mene Odile - Base eaux vives 11500 St-Martin-Lys 06 87 37 24 74 www.embarquement-immédiat.net Open daily all year, 7 days a week.

Rafting, hydrospeed, canorafting, canoeing, from recreational expedition to adventure circuit. Shady base in the shade of the Aude river.

‘Pays Cathare’ brand DDJS N° 011198ET0037 Rates from 23 €/pers Access for disabled people, groups welcome, pets accepted (in the base), GB.

Extérieur M. Levêque Victor - Base Eau Vive 66320 Marquixanes 04 68 05 72 12 - Fax 04 68 05 72 09 www.exterieur-nature.com

Montagne et Canyon M. Debove Sylvain 35, av. gal de Gaulle - 66160 Le Boulou 06 60 42 41 13 Open daily all year Introduction or advanced techniques in total safety. From canyoning to recreational expedition. 35 € to 70 €/person.

Supervised by registered instructor. Groups welcome.

PARCOURS AVENTURE PARCOURS TUBBING INFORMATIONS / RÉ

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à Argelès - Espace Surf, près poste secours N°5

www.exterieur-nature.com Email : exterieur.organisation@wanadoo.fr

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Leisure Activities around Argelès White-water and Rock-climbing Exploration Pyrénéenne

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M. Durbet Jérôme 73, rue St-Jean 66500 Villefranche-de-Conflent 06 22 45 82 02 Fax 04 68 96 07 20 www.ex-pyr.com Open all year Canigou canyons - 3 levels: 3h/35 € - 4h30/ 50 € - 6h/70 € Via ferrata: natural course in a pink marble gorge: 25 € Discovering speleology in Catalonia’s largest underground network: 3h/35 €.

Activities with G-ROM - Supervision by registered instructors.

DDJS: 06696ED0232 Groups welcome, GB, E.

Leucate Aventures M. Delignière Bertrand Avenue de la Pinède BP 2 - 11370 Port-Leucate 06 10 04 58 50 Fax 04 68 40 77 84 www.leucate-aventures.com Open all year by prior arrangement Canyoning in natural setting only: the only one! Supervision by registered instructors. 20 years’ experience. Rafting, hydrospeed in the Aude river. Prices from 30 €/pers.

Access for disabled people, pets accepted, groups welcome, GB, E.

Pyrénées Roussillon Aventures Sud Rafting Alain Dast - Rond-point du Pont d’Aliès 11140 Axat - 04 68 20 53 73 Fax 04 68 20 62 38 - www.sudrafting.fr Open all year by prior arrangement, in July and August 7 days a week, 9am - 7.30pm.

Rafting, canyoning, hydrospeed, canoeing.

Shady base. Establishment recommended by ‘Guide du Routard’ and the brand ‘Pays Cathare’.‘Pitchoun’ rafting for kids aged 6-9 from 19 €.

DDJS N° APS01100ET0044 approved Credit cards, pets accepted, GB, NL.

Pyrène Camping du Pont d’Aliès - 11140 Axat /Fax 04 68 20 52 76 www.pyrenerafting.com Open daily all year depending on conditions.

Rafting, hot-dog, hydro, air-yak. Highlights: socks, shoes, shower, supervision by registered instructors.

Out of season special prices 20% to 40% off.

DDJS N° 97 620 approved Access for disabled people, groups welcome, GB.

M. Subirats 06 13 01 18 36 - 06 10 83 88 13 www.pyrenees-roussillon-aventures.fr Open all year 9am - 8pm by prior arrangement.

Feel like relaxation and excitement? Canyoning, rafting, hydro, quad (adult and child) are for you. Shady base bordering on the river.

Registered experienced team of instructors at your service. Pets accepted, groups welcome, GB, E, CAT.

Kite Surf Kitoo M. Blanchon Marc Résidence Port Cypriano 75, bd Desnoyer, local 70 66750 St-Cyprien 06 86 71 50 82 - www.kitoo.com Open 5 April to 5 November: daily in season 10am - 1pm, by prior arrangement Introduction to kite.Tuition by radio. 4 people maximum per group.

EFK label, safety and comfort guaranteed.

Registered instructors.

DDJS N° 06604ET0021 Groups welcome, GB, E.

Pyrénées Outdoor Sports M.White Dominic 11500 St-Martin-Lys 06 19 36 16 47 - Fax 04 68 05 85 39 www.pyrenees-outdoor-sports.com Open 1 April to 31 August, 7 days a week by prior arrangement.

Canyoning, rafting, hydrospeed.Adventure is for you! - All levels catered for with your family or group from 20 €.

DDJS N° 06603ET0041 Pets accepted. E.

Tendances du Sud M. Pascal Fred - 5, carrer Manalt 66350 Toulouges //Fax 04 68 55 06 23 06 81 62 87 41 www.tendancesdusud.com April to September 8am - 10pm for bookings Canyoning. Discover the most beautiful Catalan canyons. Half-day and whole day expeditions 32 € to 65 € - For everybody over 8. Supervision by registered instructors.

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Paragliding “Osez voler en parapente” M.Trocqueme 22, rue de la Barricade 11350 Tuchan 06 76 75 18 91 Open daily 1 April to 25 October Two-seater paragliding flight. First flight.

Flight of discovery: 65 €.

Access for disabled people, groups welcome.

GB, D.

Water Park Aqualand Route d’Argelès 66750 Saint-Cyprien 04 68 21 49 49 - Fax 04 68 21 15 47 Water amusement park.

Speleology Le Monde souterrain.com M. Christophe Levillain 35, avenue des Hortes 66170 St-Feliu-d’Avall 04 68 57 92 40 06 17 04 05 26 www.lemondesouterrain.com Open daily all year, by prior arrangement.

Speleology in total safety from the gentle family excursion for everybody aged 4 and over (3h) to the discovery of great caves (8h).

30 minutes from the coast. Equipment for works council.

DDJS N° 06607ED0111 Access for disabled people, groups welcome, GB.

Four-wheel Driving (by advance booking) Canigou en 4 x 4 M. Bouzan Jean-Paul 17, bd des Pyrénées 66820 Vernet-Les-Bains 04 68 05 99 89 (advance booking essential) boria@aliceadsl.fr Open daily June to October 8am - 8pm.

Departure: coach parking at the railway station of Villefranche-de-Conflent.

Four-wheel drive vehicle for hire with a driver for an excursion to Canigou. 25 €/adult.

Child aged 4-10: half price, child under 4: free of charge.

Credit cards, pets accepted (free of charge), groups welcome, E, CAT.

Excursion “la Castellane” Transport Colas - Route Nationale 116 66500 Ria-Sirach 06 14 35 70 64 - /Fax 04 68 05 27 08 taxicolasphilippe@orange.fr Daily, 15 June to 15 October, 8am - 6pm (depending on authorisation to drive on the track to Canigou). Departure from Prades.

Discovering Canigou by four-wheel drive vehicle.

From 1 to 3 persons: 25 €/person. Reduced prices depending on the number of persons registered.

Child under 12: 15 € Pets accepted, groups welcome. CAT

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Leisure Activities around Argelès Parc Loisirs - Jet Ski “Las Routes” - 66400 Torreilles 04 68 86 18 49 - www.circuit-jet-ski.com Open April to November: - in July/August daily 10am - 8pm, - other periods: weekends, bank holidays, Wednesdays and French school holidays 2 - 6pm.

Amusement park for kids and young people.

2 private pools with private jet instructor DDJS N° 066604ET0036 approved Credit cards accepted

1 à 2 pers. par jet

Guided Walking Tours (see also on p. 19 and 35)

Les sentiers de Pyrène

Jet Ski Jets Passions 66 3, rue Marc Antoine Charpentier ZA du Port - 66750 St-Cyprien 06 87 76 16 81 - Fax 04 68 85 21 48 www.jets-passions.com Open daily 15 April to 30 September 9am 6pm Jet ski hire with or without licence for everybody aged 16 and over Jet ski excursions: Mini-excursion 45mn: 100 € Discovering jet ski: 160 € - Longer excursion of 3h: 290 € DDJS N° 06608ET0021 approved

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M. Jacques MARTIN All year (contact by telephone 10am - 9pm).

Friendly atmosphere. Nature, history (Canigou).

Whole day: 24 €/person. Member (subscription: 25 €): 12 €. Discounts for couples, young under 18, students, unemployed.

Free of charge for children under 12.

Registered instructor.

Groups welcome, GB.

Laser Game 136, avenue Victor Dalbiez - 66000 Perpignan /Fax 04 68 21 18 90 - www.lasergame.fr Open all year: French school holidays: Mondays to Saturdays: 2pm - 1am, Sundays: 2 - 8pm Outside French school holidays:Tuesdays to Sundays.‘Stars wars’ ambience, excitements guaranteed! Access for disabled people, credit cards, pets accepted, groups welcome.

Exploring Argelès

Romanesque and Gothic Art Saint-Génis des Fontaines

surrounding area Military Architecture Collioure Le Château Royal 04 68 82 06 43 The former summer residence of the Kings of Majorca.

Open all year: - 1 October to 31 May 9am - 5pm (last admission: 4.15pm), - July and August 10am - 7pm (last admission: 6.15pm), - June and September 10am - 6pm (last admission: 5.15pm).

Entry: 4 €/person- Children over 12: 2 €.

La Tour de Madeloc At the entrance to Collioure, turn right on a narrow and winding road (D86) which will lead you to La Madeloc Tower along crests (from the top enjoy an outstanding panoramic view), then go down via Banyuls.

Le Perthus Fort of Bellegarde 04 68 54 27 53 A jewel of the 17th-century military architecture built by Vauban.

Open June to late September: 10.30am 6.30pm.

Entry: 3.50 €/person. Conducted tour: 4 € Children aged 6-12: 2 €.

Out of season: conducted tours for groups by appointment.

Conducted tours Thursday afternoons by advance booking.

Perpignan Palace of the Kings of Majorca 04 68 34 96 26 The former residence of the Kings of Majorca.

Open daily all year: - 1 June to 30 September 10am - 6pm, - 1 October to 31 May: 9am - 5pm.

Closed 1 January, 1 May, 1 November and 25 December.

Entry: 4 €/person. Children aged 12-18: 2 €.

Visits by appointment for groups

Le Castillet (Casa Pairal) 04 68 35 42 05 Ancient gate of the town. Catalan museum Open all year daily except Tuesdays and bank holidays: - 2 May to 30 September 10am - 6.30pm, - 1 October to 30 April 11am - 5.30pm.

Entry: 4 €/person.

Children under 18: free. (subject to change)

Salses-le-Château 15th-century fortress 04 68 38 60 13 Open all year except 1 January, 1 May, 1 and 11 November, and 25 December.

- 1 June to 30 September, 9.30am - 7pm, - 1 October to 31 May, 10am - 12.15pm and 2 - 5pm.

Entry: 7 €/person.

Child under 18: free.

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Villefranche-de-Conflent Remarkable fortified town Visit to the Ramparts 04 68 96 16 40 or 04 68 96 22 96 (Tourist Office) Closed: January.

Open: - in February, October, November and December 10.30am - 12noon and 2 - 5pm, - in March,April and May 10.30am - 12.30pm and 2 - 6pm, - in June and September 10am - 7pm, - in July and August 10am - 8pm.

Entry: 4 €/person Children over 12: 3 €.

Château Fort Libéria 04 68 96 34 01 or 04 68 05 74 29 Built by Vauban.

Visits: - 1 June to 30 September 9am - 8pm non-stop, - 1 October to 31 May 10am - 5pm non-stop.

Shuttle service departing the café ‘Le Canigou’: 3 €/adult, 1.50 €/child.

Entry: 6 €/person Children aged 5-11: 3.50 €.

You’ll be entitled a reduced price of 5 € instead of 6 € by showing this guide.

Mont-Louis Fortified town built by Vauban Conducted tour of the solar power station 04 68 04 14 89 Open daily, closed early December.

- Winter: 10am - 11am - 2pm – 3pm - 4pm (5pm from 1 March).

- Spring-Autumn: 10am - 11am - 2pm - 3pm 4pm - 5pm (6pm 15 June to 15 September).

- 1 July to 31 August: every half an hour 10 11.30am and 2 - 6pm.

Entry: 6 €/person - Child aged 7-17: 4.50 €.

Prats-de-Mollo - La Preste Tourist Office: 04 68 39 70 83 Medieval town with ramparts reinforced by Vauban. Conducted tours all year.

Fort Lagarde Self-guided visits: daily except Mondays April to mid-November 2 - 6pm.

Daily in July and August, 11am - 7pm.

Entry: 3.50 €/person - Reduced price: 2.50 €.

Conducted and commented tours all year.

Shows in July and August.

Fortresses in the Cathar Country Château of Quéribus (and theatre Achille Mir) 04 68 45 03 69

Château of Peyrepertuse Information:

04 68 89 84 33 - Fax 04 68 89 66 22 Visits to the cloister (13th C.), church (9th C.), lintel (early 11th C.) and ‘Gallery of the two belltowers’ (various exhibitions: paintings, sculptures, photos,…).

- 1 October to 31 March, 9.30am - 12noon and 2 - 5pm, - April, May, June and September, 9.30am 12noon and 2 - 6pm, - July and August, 9.30am - 12.30pm and 3 7pm.

The site is open all year daily except 1 May, 25 December and 1 January.

Entry: 2 €/person - Children over 12: 1 € Conducted tour in French for groups by prior arrangement all year.

Saint-André Romanesque church listed as a historic monument 04 68 89 04 85 - Fax 04 68 81 69 77 This church, an ancient Benedictine abbeychurch, located in the heart of the village, has marble sculptures dating from the beginning of the 11th century.

Open 9am - 12noon and 2 - 5pm (except religious services). Conducted tours by prior arrangement: 2 €/person - Children aged 12-16:1 €.

Elne

Castelnou A picturesque medieval village near Thuir.

Information:

Pre-romanesque and Romanesque Benedictine abbey

06 71 58 63 36

11th-century Romanesque Cathedral, 12th-14th-centuries Cloister and Archaeology Museum 04 68 22 70 90 Visits: - in June, July, August and September, daily 9.30am - 6.45pm non-stop, - in April and May, daily 9.30am - 5.45pm nonstop, - in October, daily 9.30am – 12.15pm and 2 5.45pm, - November to March, daily 9.30 - 11.45am and 2 - 4.45pm.

Closed 25 December, 1 January and 1 May. Entry: 5 €/person - Child over 12: 2 €.

Villelongue-dels-Monts Santa-Maria del Vilar Priory listed as a historic monument 04 68 89 64 61 - Fax 09 56 42 62 00 Visit to the 11th-century church with its original frescoes, the ambulatory-cloister and its entrance door, the Carolingian hall, and the 8th-century vestiges.

Open daily all year: - Summer, 3 - 6pm.

- July and August, 3 - 6.30pm.

- Winter, 2.30 - 5.30pm.

Entry and conducted tour in 4 languages: 4 €/person - Child and student: 2 €.

International Lyric and Medieval Festival of Le Vilar every Saturday of July and August at 8.30pm.

Arles-sur-Tech 04 68 83 90 66 (to contact the guide) Abbey church of Sainte Marie, the Gothic cloisters and the sarcophagus known as the ‘Sainte Tombe, or Holy Tomb, from which has

seeped a few drops a year of a strange clear liquid since it sheltered the relics of Saint Abdon and Saint Sennen.

Open: - September to June: 9am - 12noon and 2 - 6pm, - 1 July to 31 August: 9am - 7pm non-stop, - April to October: Sundays 2 - 5pm (closed Sunday mornings).

Entry: 3.50 €/person - Child over 12: 2.50 €.

Conducted tours, commented visits with tales.

Perpignan Cathédrale Saint-Jean 04 68 51 33 72 Free visit daily all year 7.30am - 5.30pm.

Passa Monastir Del Camp 04 68 38 80 71 11th and 13th-centuries priory Romanesque chapel/Gothic cloister Open all year, daily except Thursdays.

- 1 September to 31 October and Easter to 30 June at 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, - 1 July to 31 August at 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, - November, December and March at 3pm, 4pm, - Mornings by prior arrangement.

- January and February by prior arrangement.

Entry: 4 €/person - Child: free.

Serrabone 11th and 12th-centuries Romanesque Priory 04 68 84 09 30 - Fax 04 68 84 80 97 Open daily all year 10am - 5.30pm.

Closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day, 1 May and 1 November.

Entry: 3 €/person - Child over 12: 2 €.

Saint-Michel de Cuixa Visits: /Fax 04 68 96 15 35 Abbey: /Fax 04 68 96 02 40 Close to Prades, at Codalet - Visit to the 10th century Romanesque abbey, 11th-century crypt and belltower, 12th-century cloisters.

Open all year: - May to September 9.30 - 11.50am and 2 6pm, - October to April 9.30 - 11.50am and 2 - 5pm.

Sundays and religious feast days: closed in the morning. Mass at 11am.

Entry: 4 €/person - Child aged 12-18: 2.50 €.

Saint-Martin du Canigou 04 68 05 50 03 11th and 12th-centuries abbey, only accessible on foot or by jeep from Casteil or Vernetles-Bains.

Open all year except 1 to 31 January.

Conducted tours only.

- 1 June to 30 September at 10am, 11am, 12noon (Sundays and feast days: 12.30pm instead of 11am and 12noon), 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, - 1 October to 31 May at 10am, 11am (Sundays and feast days: 12.30pm instead of 11am), 2pm, 3pm, 4pm.

1 February to 31 May and 1 October to 31 December: the abbey is closed on Mondays.

Entry: 5 €/person Child aged 12-18: 3.50 €.

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