The fortress of Salses
The Fortress of Salses, just a few kilometers from Fitou and Leucate, is one of the spectacular buildings to be discovered next to Le Fun campsite. It was built by a Spanish architect, as it had previously belonged to the King of Spain before becoming the permanent property of France. The Fortress of Salses was built between 1497 and 1502 on its current site at Salses-le-Château. Today, it is a historic monument managed and maintained by the Centre des Monuments Nationaux.
The Fortress of Salses: a place of culture and celebration
Today, the fortress of Salses is a dungeon housing cultural and leisure activities that attract a large number of tourists.
As soon as you reach the entrance to the fortress (free for certain categories of people, such as minors coming with their families), you’re free to wander around the lower parts of the monument. You’ll see the stables, the artillery tower and the main building, among other places.
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These include the famous Historiades, held within the Fortress as days of historical commemoration. There will be shows inside the building, games for children and adults, musical performances and other events featuring the Urqa eagles.
And that’s not all, as events can change from year to year, welcoming table arts, calligraphy artists, herbalists or even harp players. The Historiades are always full of surprises and cultural experiences. The fortress of Salses is also home to music concerts featuring violins and cellos, as well as many other classical resonances that some ears will appreciate. The notes of Vivaldi, Mozart, Paganini and many other great figures will be interpreted by contemporary artists. Open-air activities and games are organized on certain occasions. These include weaving and modelling workshops, storytelling sessions, treasure hunts and guided tours.
