Notre-Dame dels Prats

14th-century Gothic parish church at the heart of the old village

The parish church in the centre of the old village of Argelès, dating from the 14th century. Its slim Gothic bell tower is visible from far across the surrounding plain — for centuries it was the local landmark for ships coming up the Cote Vermeille. The interior holds more than 100 works depicting around 30 different saints, an unusual concentration for a small Catalan town.

A major restoration was completed in 2008. Free entry, generally open during daylight hours; check the noticeboard for service times. The streets around the church — narrow, cobbled, with the occasional Catalan signage — are the most atmospheric part of Argelès.

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