This ancient trading town, the capital of Conflent, has preserved beautiful traces of its history and its status as a defensive town. Examples include the city walls, the Viguerie Tower, and Fort Liberia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the shops and homes of notables and wealthy merchants.

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This former trading town, the capital of Conflent, has preserved some beautiful traces of its history and its status as a defensive town. This rich heritage makes Villefranche-de-Conflent one of the fifty most visited sites in France.

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1. Fort Libéria – Villefranche-de-Conflent loop from Villefranche-de-Conflent - Vernet-les-Bains - Fuilla

12.5km

04:23

720m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Fort Libéria – Villefranche-de-Conflent loop from Villefranche-de-Conflent - Vernet-les-Bains - Fuilla

4.00km

01:19

160m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Villefranche-de-Conflent – Church of Notre-Dame de Vie loop from Villefranche-de-Conflent

4.57km

01:36

240m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 510 m

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Location: Villefranche-De-Conflent, Prades, Occitania, France

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Villefranche-de-Conflent

1. Fort Libéria – Villefranche-de-Conflent loop from Villefranche-de-Conflent - Vernet-les-Bains - Fuilla

2. Fort Libéria – Villefranche-de-Conflent loop from Villefranche-de-Conflent - Vernet-les-Bains - Fuilla

3. Villefranche-de-Conflent – Church of Notre-Dame de Vie loop from Villefranche-de-Conflent

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