Ur lies at the confluence of the Brangoly and Angoustrine rivers. There they form the Rahur, which marks the border between France and Spain. The village is surrounded by sunny meadows.
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Nature
The Rahur characterizes the village at the confluence of the Brangoly and Angoustrine rivers. The sunny meadows form the surroundings of Ur.
Villagescape and Church
Ur's villagescape includes broad wooden porches. The large residential houses are surrounded by solid enclosing walls.
The Church of Saint Martin in Ur preserves the most interesting choir ending in Cerdagne from the first Romanesque period. It also houses a rich collection of furnishings dating from the 16th century to the Baroque period. Visits can be arranged on request through the town hall.
Activities
The Parcours de Pays du Rahur comprises 800 m of fishable water on the right bank. Brown trout can be fished along this course. The route is easily accessible and clearly signposted for anglers.
The Centre Equestre du Belloc in Ur offers trail rides, riding lessons, and riding courses. The trail rides last one hour, two hours, or half a day. There are also baby pony activities for children aged two and over.
The international horse fair in Ur takes place every year in October.
Getting Around
The PR 11 hiking trail “Par-delà la frontière” in Ur is an easy, 8.9 km out-and-back hike lasting two hours. It begins at the car park by the Church of Ur.
The walk from the Church of Ur leads to Llívia, a Spanish enclave in French territory. On the border hike starting from Ur, hikers can see some of the 602 numbered border markers extending from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean.
Other places: Tresserre, Serralongue, Puyvalador, Camélas, Saint-Marsal, Montesquieu-Des-Albères, Corsavy, Corbère-Les-Cabanes.
