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A little time travel
Meet the Comte and Comptess (I guess) in their castle originated in the X siecle in the small, very beatiful village Castelnou.

I could see that Pixelterror had a theme for the most beautiful villages in Frace and promte I mad a visit to Castelnou - as it was not represented in the collection.

More of the medival village Castelnou
Castelnou is a most remarkable village in Catalonia – the French region Langedouc – Rousillion, close to Thuir and Perpignan. Founded in the X ème century it seems to be forgotten by time. Still it was the capital of vicomté of Vallespir during more than three centuries.

The viscontal Castle was built towards 988-990 the village preserves the medieval appearance of its ramparts rhythm’s by 8 turns and 4 gates.

The Romance parish church from the XII century outside the village it is dedicated to Santa Maria del Mercadal.

There are the two principal axes of the village, with small lanes and staircase which allow the passage of the one to the other. Take a stroll, with the nose in the air, to notice the decorated facades of the small houses. Craftsmen, artists and restorers seems motivated to keep the authentic environment in the village – also today.