Vinça: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The parish church of Saint-Julien-et-Sainte-Baselisse in Vinça was rebuilt in the 18th century; the foundation stone was laid in 1734, and construction work was completed in 1769. By decree of 27 January 1987, it was classified as a historic monument.

When planning a trip, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment in Vinça.

Culture and History

The parish church contains 11 altarpieces from the 17th and 18th centuries. The protected Retable du Christ stands in the chapel beneath the bell tower of the Church of Saint-Julien-et-Sainte-Baselisse. It comprises a crucifix with Mary Magdalene, four medallions depicting scenes from the Passion, and a representation of God the Father.

The Saint-Sébastien Chapel of the former hospital in Vinça dates from the 16th century. Its furnishings include an altarpiece dedicated to Saint Sebastian, a 13th-century statue of the Virgin Mary, another statue of the Virgin Mary from the 18th century, a 17th-century Christ, and a wooden bas-relief from the 17th century.

The surviving gates, Porte du Barri and Porte de Marcevol, also bear witness to the history of the town. Porte du Barri was built in 1245, while Porte de Marcevol dates from 1330. The parish church also houses an organ built by Cavallié-Coll; concerts are held in the church today.

Hiking and Cycling

The Tour de la Baronnie begins and ends at the car park of Lac des Escoumes. It is an easy, 13.4-kilometre family circular hike lasting around four hours, leading through villages and orchards and to panoramic views over the valley in the Bas-Conflent landscape. Access to the Tour de la Baronnie is prohibited until further notice following a fire, pursuant to a municipal order.

For cyclists, Sur les hauteurs de Palomeres is a challenging 83-kilometre circular cycling route starting in Vinça.

Water and Fishing

Lac des Escoumes has a public beach. The lake offers opportunities for swimming, games, and leisure activities. This leisure area includes water games, children's games, and stand-up paddleboard rental.

Lac des Escoumes is classified as a category-two fishing lake and bears the “Passion Pêche” label. The waters at the Barrage de Vinça feature a fishing course for night carp fishing and an area for float-tube fishing. It is also a place for walks and a starting point for visiting the Chapelle de Bell Lloc or the industrial structure of the dam.

Wine

Les Vignerons en Terres Plurielles in Vinça offers wine-tasting courses and introductory workshops, including free workshops for adults and children.

More local pages: Coustouges, Corbère, Prades, Torreilles-Plage, Vernet-Les-Bains, Taurinya, Corneilla-La-Rivière, Saint-André

For the higher-level travel overview: Pyrénées-Orientales.