arboretum

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The Arboretum de Font-Romeu is an arboretum located at an altitude of 1800 metres within the Forêt de Font-Romeu near Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, Pyrénées-Orientales, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. It was established in 1938 and is managed by the Office National des Forêts. ()

Elevation: 6063 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°31'1"N, 2°3'2"E

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Nearby attractions include: Lac de Coumasse, Lac de Matemale, Lac des Bouillouses, Cable-stayed bridge.

5.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Coumasse
130 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscapes of France, Lac de Coumasse is a tranquil destination that beckons nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat. This picturesque lake is enveloped by lush greenery and provides a sanctuary for wildlife, making it an ideal spot for...
4.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Matemale
114 min walk • Lac de Matemale is an artificial lake in the commune of Matemale in the Pyrénées-Orientales, France. At an elevation of 1541 m, its surface area is 2.23 km².
4.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac des Bouillouses
116 min walk • Lac des Bouillouses or Llac de la Bollosa is a lake in Pyrénées-Orientales, France. At an elevation of 2017 m, its surface area is 1.49 km².
4.8 miE
Bridge
Cable-stayed bridge
123 min walk • A cable-stayed bridge has one or more towers, from which cables support the bridge deck. A distinctive feature are the cables or stays, which run directly from the tower to the deck, normally forming a fan-like pattern or a series of parallel lines.
3.4 miSE
Botanical garden
Jardin ethnobotanique d'Eyne, Eyne
86 min walk • The Jardin ethnobotanique d'Eyne, also called the Jardin de la Vallée, is a botanical garden specializing in ethnobotany. It is located at the Maison de la Vallée, avinguda de Cerdanya, Eyne, Pyrénées-Orientales, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, and is open daily in the warmer months; an admission fee is charged.
2.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Estany de la Pradella
71 min walk • Estany de la Pradella is a lake in Pyrénées-Orientales, Pyrénées, France. At an elevation of 1950 m, its surface area is 0.1 km².
3.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac d'Aude
99 min walk • Lac d'Aude is a lake in Pyrénées-Orientales, France. At an elevation of 2136 m, its surface area is 0.03 km².
1.9 miSW
Science museum, Museum
Odeillo solar furnace, Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via
49 min walk • The Odeillo solar furnace is the world's largest solar furnace. It is situated in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, in the department of Pyrénées-Orientales, in the south of France. It is 54 metres high and 48 metres wide, and includes 63 heliostats. It was built between 1962 and 1968, started operating in 1969, and has a power of one megawatt.
1.6 miSW
Church
Saint-Martin d'Odeillo, Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via
41 min walk • The Saint-Martin d'Odeillo church is a Catholic church located in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, in the French department of Pyrénées-Orientales and the region Occitanie.
4.8 miW
Church
Chapelle Saint-Martin d'En Valls
124 min walk • The church of Saint-Martin d'Envalls is a disused Romanesque church located in Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes, in the French department of Pyrénées-Orientales. It is registered as a historical monument since 1996.
5.1 miSW
Church
Église romane Saint-André, Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes
129 min walk • The former church of Saint-André d'Angoustrine is a Romanesque church located in Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes in Cerdagne in the French department of Pyrénées-Orientales in the Occitanie region.