Total disappointment. The steam train was not what was hoped for. There is no open car and it is impossible to take pictures through the glass. Bus of pensioners were brought to the train, they let them through out of line and there were no seats left. Foreign tourists are not welcome here. But then the seats were found

A wonderful journey up through the mountains. Very scenic beautiful views! If you go to the end of the line you have 2 1/2 hours until the return. There is a restaurant outside the station which was surprisingly good and reasonably priced. We then walked the meal off for an hour again with lovely views.

The simple things are always the most magical. Great adventure. recommend it

Loved it! Went with the family. Beautify landscapes , slow pace which is perfect to admire mountains and the views!

Early start to this mountainous railway journey between Villefranche de Conflent and ending at Latour de Carol. Memorable and relaxing journey navigating French/Spanish border.

I had a great experience riding an evening service on the Little Yellow Train! I’m traveling on a Eurail pass, and interestingly this train is 100% covered. I had a great time talking with other passengers, standing outside watching sparks fly from the 3rd rail, and soaking in the gorgeous views of the Pyrenees. This train may not be fast (25-30mph most of the time) but it’s well worth the detour.

Incredible activity! Just be careful with the tickets because they are very limited. I recommend you to buy the tickets first and then pay the parking because otherwise maybe you pay the parking and you can't get your tickets because maybe the train is fully booked. You have to go one hour in advance or more than one hour if you can to get your place. The employees are very nice and some of them speak Spanish and English.

Walking the ramparts of Villefranche-de-Conflent was like stepping back in time. The views over the village and surrounding mountains were breathtaking, and the peacefulness made it even more special. We practically had the place to ourselves, allowing us to soak in every detail. A perfect blend of history, architecture, and stunning scenery—highly recommend!

Great fortress protecting the little town. Had a lovely walk around and the Ramparts. We had a rainy day so it was not too busy. The only toilet is outside the walls on the West side.

It's a nice stop if you're passing by anyway, but the lack of parking space and the obvious overflow of tourists definitely makes it less attractive. Still, there's a reason it's unesco heritage, for the history enthusiasts it's a must see.

Villefranche de Conflent is a small, walled town in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Although apparently unremarkable when viewed on a map, I found a visit to the town (made when travelling to experience a journey on the yellow railway - an open top tourist train up the valley) to be a surprise highlight of a recent trip i made to Perpignan and its surroundings. The town oozes history - it is evident from the fortifications both in the town and immediate surroundings that the area is one which has been heavily contested throughout history. A short open-top train journey along the valley is Mont Louis which plays host to the oldest currently operational barracks of the French armed forces. It is difficult to make out in my video, but one of the most astonishing aspects of my brief sojourn to Villefranche de Conflet was the abundance of wildlife which had made its home in the pretty town. Small birds (sparrows? Starlings?) flew low overhead criss-crossing the sky in a busy, harried fashion - one which contrasted sharply to the slower paced lives of their human counterparts below. There were a number of charming cafes and bars in the town as well as restaurants. Definitely recommend a day out here consisting of: visit to the town, visit to the nearby caves, return journey to Mont Louis via the yellow train. You won't be disappointed.

A UNESCO heritage site worth visiting is the 11th-century castle.

We so nearly drove past the town as parking in a large RV was not easy but we're so glad that we found somewhere. The ramparts are amazing and there is so much to see that you could be inside for hours. It also retains a real atmosphere which is important for us. There are so many beautifully restored buildings where the atmosphere has been killed. Do not drive past this town without taking the time to visit the ramparts. An amazing lace in a wonderful region.

One of the most preserved château Great place to visite. Parking just in front of the château.

A really fascinating place to visit. Beautiful caves with some of the best formations I have seen, and somewhere to see all types. Really well laid out and a good creative light and music show in the end cavern.

Stunning, Wonderful trip to Grottes des Canalettes during a recent day trip i took to the area to ride the Yellow open top tourist train from Villefranche de Conflent to Mont Louis and back (also recommended). The caves were extensive and had been sensitively developed into an interactive feeling and beautiful tourist attraction which sought to highlight aspects of local culture and history. The light shows within this cave system were a particular highlight of my trip as they had been designed and sound tracked by local audio visual designers and engineers. The resulting display can only be described as magical and awe inspiring, as moving lights dappled over the cave walls created an almost other worldly feeling of elation and unbridled joy within all who viewed them during my visit. A wonderful combination of natural beauty and human ingenuity, Grottes des Canalettes has everything you could want from a flying 1.5 hour visit to a cave system in the Pyrenean foothills.

I highly recommend visiting Grottes des Canalettes! It's a beautiful place and one of the largest caves I have ever explored. The stunning formations inside are truly captivating. Additionally, there’s a small area with dinosaur figures nearby, which adds a fun touch to the experience. It's a perfect outing for nature lovers and anyone looking to marvel at the wonders of the underground!

An absolutely magical experience! We had the entire Grotte des Canalettes to ourselves—quiet, peaceful, and awe-inspiring. The formations are stunning, and the light show paired with music was truly mesmerizing. It felt like a private concert in nature’s cathedral. A hidden gem and a must-visit if you’re near Villefranche-de-Conflent!

Excellently preserved cave. A long area being accessible and the visual/audio show at the end of the cave was really excellent. Well worth a visit. Lots of steps but platforms for breaks and plenty of seats. Fine and safe with a toddler.

It’s an beautiful cave / grotte, with some very outstanding and unique formations. What i dislike is the very broad use of cement and the place of name signs and other things like name plates. The light and music show is nice, but i prefer a more minimalistic experience, the nature is beautiful enough with some additional light.

An amazing cave system, with a well maintained self guided route. I was somewhat concerned that it would be over commercialized since it is privately owned, but the owners have done a reasonable job of not going over the top on the tourist glitz (of course there is the obligatory gift shop that you have to pass to exit but it's reasonably low key). Well worth a visit.

Amazing view once you get up there. You can walk up the trail or there is a 4x4 that can take to you up there and back. Pick up is in the town center. I think it's an extra 3 euros each way which is purchased with the entrance ticket. We did the trail. Took us roughly 30min to hike up. The Fort has a cafe and toilet. At the beginning of the trail there is a free car park or you can pay for parking in the train station. We left our car in the free area. To walk around the Fort I'd say it took us 45min in total. Entrance was 8 euros.

Very interesting fortress complex above Villefrenche. It's a short but strenuous hike from town, but there are vans that take folks up at a reasonable cost. The fortress has very interesting history and the self guided tour is well laid out to appreciate the pertinent aspects. The fort is privately owned, but the owners have done a good job of not overcommercializing the site. The staff in the ticket office and bar were really nice. If you visit, go back to town via the subterranean tunnel - it is spectacular!

Got as far - in the car - as the jeune train station, maybe slightly above but the road quickly changes into a track and has stop signs 100m up. Assuming that the rest of the zig zag route has to be walked (?) but it was a v hot day (34C) and all uphill. Not this trip, thank you. We were a little sad as the fort looks beautiful, but the surrounding area made up for it. Google showed no other route to the fort, so please feel free to correct me if I went wrong.

Walked up the road and came down the steps as advised by the really helpful woman (who spoke exceptional English - thank you!) selling tickets just after you cross the Yellow train track. The fort is very interesting and the walkways around the outside were okay for me despite my fear of heights/falling (it felt safe!). Highly recommended

So much to see in the village then the ford and the caves give it that extra more to do. Lovely day spend with the family and loads to see and do

Visiting the Fort Libéria exceeded our expectations. Well maintained, renovated fort and well documented paper guide explaining the various secrets of the fort. We took the early way up via the outside walk through bushes and along the rocks. Going down we took the internal escape route with 734 steps. The fort itself has about 400 steps to take so it’s good to consider that. I wouldn’t recommend the tour with dogs or small children. There is a bar and small restaurant inside as well as fee seats to rest a bit.

Very nice fortress. But nite, there are really a lot of stairs, also inside the fort.

Our 4 year old dinosaur fanatic loved it, the figures etc are excellent but the price is expensive for what was a 40 minute visit - we managed to stretch it out this. 15 Euro per adult 12 Euro for our 4 year old. There is a small discount if you buy on line but be sure the place is open before doing so.

Not worth of its money. The boy of 5 was bored.

Fun experience with dinosaurs in a nice cave. A fun experience with kids or to escape the heat.

Super !!!

Super

(Translated by Google) A must-do at least once. Very impressive. I'm taking off one star for the tour duration, which is quite short for the price. But it's still a fun experience. Don't forget sneakers and long pants because it's chilly. On arrival, it was a flat rate of €10 per person. (Original) A faire au moins une fois. Très impressionnant, je retire une étoile pour la durée de la visite qui est assez courte pour le prix. Mais c'est sympa à faire tout de même. N'oubliez pas les baskets et un pantalon long car il fait frais. A l'arrivée c'était un tarif unique de 10€ par personne

(Translated by Google) A truly amazing place. The entrance is tiny, and as soon as you walk in, you're in for a real surprise. My 5-year-old daughter really enjoyed herself. And at the end, the filet was a real treat. You have to remember to wrap up warm because it's quite cold. (Original) Lieu vraiment étonnant. L'entrée est toute petite et des qu'on rentre une vrai surprise. Ma fille de 5 ans c'est vraiment amusé comme une folle. Et à la fin le filet nous a bien régalé. Il faut bien penser à se couvrir car il y fait bien froid.

Excellent help from their side, too pity it was at the end of our little stop. We had to really look in order to see it, so it will help a big "I" sign in front of it, as those signs in the village are somehow misleading. But once we got there we had all the information needed for a next trip to this gorgeous medieval village. Thank you!

Very nice, attentive and kind people!

Best team! Always willing to help visitors with transportation, tours, accommodation, etc. Thanks!

Great people who literally saved the day, thanks!

🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 beautiful

Correct

bon service

(Translated by Google) Great creation, the creators are very friendly and the prices are very affordable for handmade creations I advise you to stop by and enjoy their beautiful creations. (Original) Super création, les créateurs sont très sympathique et les prix sont très abordables pour des fabrications fait mains Je vous conseille de passer l’es voir et de savourer leurs belles créations

(Translated by Google) Magnificent and original creations. A shop worth the detour! (Original) Des créations magnifiques et originales. Une boutique qui vaut le détour !

(Translated by Google) Very warm welcome, very nice rea made by a group of friends well done👏nice association (Original) Très bon accueil, de très belle réa faite par un groupe d'amis bravo👏belle association

(Translated by Google) Unpleasant to avoid (Original) Désagréable a éviter

(Translated by Google) Good choice of Catalan knives and many others. Nice, but no negotiation possible for the purchase of 2 knives. (Original) Bon choix de couteaux catalan et de nombreux autres. Sympa, mais pas de négociation possible pour l'achat de 2 couteaux.

(Translated by Google) Very happy with our purchase (wallet) and very friendly managers! We will therefore come back to Villefranche expressly for a 2nd purchase 😊 because we don't have a shop of this kind in Perpignan (Original) Très heureux de notre achat (porte feuille) et gérants très sympa ! Nous allons donc revenir à Villefranche exprès pour un 2ème achat 😊 car nous n'avons pas de boutique de ce genre sur Perpignan

(Translated by Google) When you search among the "Least good reviews" of this store, and you ONLY come across 5 stars, that gives you an idea of ​​the quality of the business, the products sold, and the very good reception from the merchants 😉! For my part, this is the second time I've gone to this store, this time to buy a pretty "Cudeman" knife, and once again, I'm THRILLED! Super well recommended, and free engraving too! The first item purchased 3 years ago (a satchel) has not changed at all. Great quality. Go for it with your eyes closed! As for the kind owners of this store, keep it up, it feels good not to be taken for a "simple tourist"👍🏼. Kind regards (Original) Quand on cherche parmi les "Moins bons avis" de ce magasin, et qu'on ne tombe QUE sur des 5 étoiles, ça vous donne une idée de la qualité du commerce, des produits vendus, et du très bon accueil des commerçants 😉 ! Pour ma part, c'est la deuxième fois que je vais dans cette boutique, cette fois pour acheter un joli couteau "Cudeman", et encore une fois, je suis RAVI ! Super bien conseillé, et gravure offerte en plus ! Le premier article acheté il y a 3 ans (une sacoche) n'a pas bougé du tout. Super qualité. Foncez les yeux fermés ! Quant aux gentils propriétaires de ce magasin, continuez comme ça, ça fait du bien de ne pas être pris pour un "simple touriste"👍🏼. Bien cordialement

(Translated by Google) Attracted by the knives in the window, we were very well received by the store managers. Marc told us the history of the different knife models with passion and patience! A wide choice of knives is available, from the region or not, French made or not, there is something for everyone! :) Thank you again for our discussions and your advice, see you soon on your website 😉 (Original) Attirés par les couteaux en vitrine, nous avons été très bien accueillis par les gérants de la boutique. Marc nous a raconté l'histoire des différents modèles de couteaux avec passion et patience ! Un large choix de couteaux est disponible, de la région ou non, fabrication française ou non, il y en a pour tous les goûts ! :) Merci encore pour nos discussions et vos conseils, à bientôt sur votre site internet 😉

(Translated by Google) Superb store! I recommend 😍😍😍 👉 There is an exceptional choice of bags, knives, purses, belt wallets, fanny packs and satchels. The products are both masculine and feminine but there are also gender-neutral ranges! The materials are extremely varied. You can find some very beautiful pieces of good quality leather there! There really is something for everyone!! 🤩🔥 (Witches are also there in this shop!) 👌The two managers are exactly nice and attentive to your needs. They will be happy to welcome you! 🫶 Smiling and in a good mood, they will satisfy your requests and find a product suited to your needs! 😉🎁 😎 Take the time to appreciate the freshness of this boutique and admire its architecture. ⚡⚡ Stay curious and enjoy life! ❤️❤️❤️ I come back to this store every year! 🔥🔥🔥 (Original) Superbe boutique ! Je recommande 😍😍😍 👉 On y trouve un choix exceptionnel de sac, couteaux, porte-monnaie, portefeuilles ceintures, bananes et sacoche. Les produits sont autant masculin que féminin mais on trouve aussi des gammes non genrés ! Les matériaux sont extrêmement variés. On peut y dénicher de très belle pièces en cuirs de bonnes qualité ! Il y en a vraiment pour tout les goûts !! 🤩🔥 (Les sorcières sont également au rendez-vous dans cette boutique !) 👌Les deux gérants sont exactement gentils et à l'écoute de vos besoins. Ils se feront un plaisir de vous accueillir ! 🫶 Souriant et de bonne humeur ils seront satisfaire vos demandes et trouver un produit adapté à vos besoins ! 😉🎁 😎 Prennez le temps d'apprécier la fraîcheur de cette boutique ainsi d'en admirer son architecture. ⚡⚡ Restez curieux et profitez de la vie ! ❤️❤️❤️ Je reviens tout les ans dans cette boutique ! 🔥🔥🔥

(Translated by Google) Magnificent knife purchased today. Very friendly manager. The quality and price are there! (Original) Magnifique couteau acheté ce jour. Gérant très sympathique. La qualité et le prix sont au rdv !

(Translated by Google) Rather nice shop with a lot of things inside, mainly bags but you can also find leaf holders or knives... The welcome is very good. (Original) Plutôt belle boutique avec beaucoup de choses à l'interieur principalement des sacs mais on peut trouver aussi des portes feuilles ou couteaux... L'accueil est très bien.