The Pyrénées-Orientales département of southwestern France lays claim to the picturesque village of Prats de Mollo la Preste. The border to Spain and the banks of the Tech River serve as boundaries for the collection of medieval structures and narrow, cobbled streets linked by passageways and staircases. A covered walkway provides easy access to the 17th century Fort Lagarde which at one time provided defense to the village. The “thousand-year-old” town today offers a host of modern Prats de Mollo la Preste hotels available through EasyToBook.com while retaining its historic charm.

From your hotel in Prats de Mollo la Preste, exploration of this quaint village will bring visitors in contact with the lovely Elisabeth Fountain, popular for summer picnics and barbecues, as well as the Church of Prats de Mollo with its Baroque altarpiece. The fortified town is surrounded by a series of walls with entrance points, or doors, named France, Factory, Spain and Orchard. The center square is overlooked by a star-shaped castle high atop a hill, providing excellent photo opportunities during your vacation.