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Maureillas-las-Illas
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A rather pretty village in the Pyrenean foothills, with a few old houses, a lovely chapel, and the remains of a medieval watchtower.
Overview of Maureillas-las-Illas
Maureillas-las-Illas is a rather pretty village in the Pyrenean foothills, with a few old houses, a lovely chapel, and the remains of a medieval watchtower.
Key details
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location: in the Pyrénées-Orientales, on the Perpignan-Spain route just before the border.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 2,633 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 42.10 km².
- Altitude: from 78 to 1,320 m.
- Website: http://www.maureillas.fr
History of Maureillas-las-Illas
What to see and do
A few old houses, a lovely chapel, a dolmen, and the remains of a medieval watchtower are the main attractions in the village, all set in the Pyrenean foothills.
Maureillas-las-Illas Cork Museum
Cork stopper manufacturing was the village's main activity until the last century. This museum is dedicated to it.
Cork stopper manufacturing was the village's main activity until the last century. This museum is dedicated to it.
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Maureillas-las-Illas Cork Museum
★ Cork stopper manufacturing was the village's main activity until the last century. This museum is dedicated to it.