Discover the town of Palalda
A medieval town on the hillside.
Attached to the municipality of Amélie-les-Bains in 1942, the village of Palalda is the perfect example of a medieval village, typical of the southern regions of France.
You will discover picturesque alleys, colorful houses and unsuspected heritage gems.
Discovering the heritage of Palalda
The church dedicated to San Martín, rebuilt in the 13th century, was restored in 1630, when it became a parish. It houses a beautiful altarpiece from 1661, made by Cécilio Tura and listed as a Historical Monument. There is also a 12th century processional cross there.
The main particularity of this church is its chestnut wood entrance door, adorned with many wrought iron hinges from local forges. There you will see horseshoes, placed long before the memories of the oldest.
The Chapel of the Rosary, built in the late 16th - early 17th century, has a splendid altarpiece dated 1673 and listed as a Historic Monument.
The signal towers are still visible in the heart of the village, they were built in the 12th century when the first known lord of Palalda, Guillaume-Hugues de Serralongue, lord of Cabrenç, replaced the castle fortifications with these two towers.
El Casals - Michel No Museum in Palalda
The Palalda Museum is undergoing a major renovation as part of the Pôle des métiers d'art project in partnership with the Moulin des Arts at Arles-sur-Tech, with the restoration of the museum space, the former city hall annex, and various premises in the historic center of the village.
The El Casals - Michel No Museum, which has been completely renovated, offers visitors exhibition spaces dedicated to crafts, the discovery of the area, and local heritage. You can also check out an exhibition on Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
There is so much to discover in Palalda, whether it is to stroll through its narrow streets, discover the secrets of its heritage, admire the works of its artists or simply admire the breathtaking view of Amélie-les-Bains, Palalda is not over. to surprise you.
