is tucked away in a beautiful valley and has innumerable quiet corners that are surprisingly untouched by the fell hand of the late 21th century.
Here, you are on walking distance of the Canigou (2784 m) and ideally situated for exploring Catalonia : for day trips to Barcelona, Gerona, Perpignan, Andorra or the vineyards of the Languedoc-Roussillon. It is a 20 minute drive to Ceret, well-know for its artists' colony. Picasso was once its most celebrated resident. Drive throught the forests and glories of the countryside to Serrabone Priory, a jewel of a romanesque abbey dating from 12th century.
Here you are also in a fine walking country with lots to discover. For those wanting a day at the beach - there are no better places to go than Collioure and Banyuls- where there is the gorgeous colour of the Mediterranean and the dramatic background of the Pyrenees.Don't forget to visit Amelie les Bains where the quality of the sulphured and sodic water is appreciated as far back as pre-historic times. The waters are recommended for respiratory illnesses, rheumatism & post trauma care.
In this area you will find many villages wich deserve a stop, a stroll or an in depths visit : Arles-sur-Tech (an abbey founded in the eigth century), Montferrer (famous for its truffels), Gorge de la Fou (worlds smallest and most breath-taking gorge), St Laurent de Cerdans (capital of espadrille), Coustouges (beautiful romanesque church), Prats de Mollo (medivial town) and many other beautiful abbeys and monasteries, museums, ....
On the whole, wildlive is abundant and well cared for. Here you will find a population of deer and wild boar, eagles, vultures and falcons, as well as fox and ermine.
Details of accomodation :
At the foot of the Canigou, a 3 ha large private domain with comfortable rooms is waiting for you as from 1 december 2001.
Each air-conditioned room has a fully-fitted private bathroom with shower, wash-bassin and toilet. A copious breakfast (buffet) is included in the price and will give you the chance to taste the local specialities. There will be a choice of home-made jams, fresh farmhouse bread, chees and dairy products or local charcuterie.
An ideal way to start the day, in a friendly and relaxing athmosphere.
"Les Eaux Vives de Corsavy" also offers you a gîte rented on weekly basis and is available for 5 persons (fully equiped kitchen, bathroom, 2 rooms).
We offer you a beautiful garden with many flowers, a heated out-door swimmingpool, a playground for children, a shadowed parking, a large south facing sunny terrace, two gardens with a lot of fruittrees. There is also the possibility to have lunch or diner.
Activities for those who want more than just sun !
- outdoor swimming pool (private and public)
- tennis courts
- boule courts of bowls
- playground for chirldren (private and public
- mountain bike
- miles of way-marked trials
- rafting, canyoning, kayak, hydrospeed
- delta-flying
- horse-riding
- golf, skiing, fishing, ...
