Holiday Gite in the Pyrenees - South France

Gite for rent in ancient village in the Pyrenees mountains - history, scenery, mediterranean climate, close to airports, Spanish, French and Catalan cuisine, swimming, walking, cycling ....

The town and hisory - Prats de Mollo in the Pyrenees

Prats de Mollo is an ancient fortified town built into the foothills of the Pyrenees. This beautiful Catalan town is 2500ft above sea level with superb views over the adjoining countryside and Pyrenees mountains.

Many of the buildings are older than their recorded history. The town is protected from further development or change by local planning laws.

The first recorded history of the Prats de Mollo dates back to 878. The town’s situation on the border between France and Spain, together with its Catalan roots, has conspired to give the area a rich but bloody history.

The Tourist Information Office in the main square provides a leaflet (in English if required) that gives a full history of the town and a guided tour round the medieval fortifications and buildings.

For a more detailed history – read on!

Photo: The Porte d'Espagne at Prats de Mollo