Exploring

Nestled in between sea and mountains in the Pyrénées-Orientales (66), SaintGénis des Fontaines is located at the foothills of the Albères mountain and offers its visitors a wide range of outdoor leisure activities: mountain biking, walking, horse riding.

Saint-Genis-des-Fontaines, which is located 15mn from Argelès-sur-mer and the “Côte Vermeille”, one of the most famous Mediterranean sea, displays a cultural heritage gem featuring one of the most ancient written witness of Roman art: the lintel (beginning of the Sixth century) of the Saint-Michel Abbatial church (Eighth century). The Eighth century Cloister offers a peaceful space where visitors can experience serenity.

Wine tasting in the commune’s three “Routes des vins Roussillon” guide listed wine cellars, offers wine amateurs a wide range of wines.

Perennial celebrations

• Carnival – February/March
• Attic Sale : April
• Goigs dels Ous : April
• Mid-summer night’s celebration : June
• Sculpture Symposium : August-September
• Catalan country lyrical festival : July-August
• Catalan celebrations : July-August
• “Jazz au Cloître” festival : August
• Saint Michael celebration : September
• Traditional Local “Apéritif” : July-August
• Treasure Hunt : Octobre
• Castanyada and vin nouveau celebrations : October
• Attic toy sale : November
• Xmas concert & nativity celebration : December