Just 12km from the Spanish border in the striking Pyrénées-Orientales, Le Boulou is a tranquil destination for a relaxed rural break. Accommodation options include self-catering villas as well as characterful boutique hotels, with the best places to stay in Le Boulou promising a warm welcome, superb views and easy access to a number of outdoorsy attractions.

The town itself is a charming historic community with some lovely cafés and heritage landmarks. Admire the Saint Antoine Chapel, the stone Sainte-Marie Church, and the Quadrangular Tower as well as the Statue of the Little Drummer as you wander the winding streets. Culture buffs will adore La Maison de l’Histoire and the Espace des Arts, a gallery showcasing pieces by local artists. The Maison de l'Eau et de la Méditerranée is a futuristic science museum with some fascinating exhibits, bound to delight visitors of all ages.

Keen adventurers can discover the surrounding countryside on foot, bicycle or horseback, zipping along rocky trails and forested paths. Nearby Céret is well worth an afternoon trip. Cross the Spanish border for a sense of the interplay between these two cultures — also noticeable in the region’s cuisine, which you can sample at the best places to stay in Le Boulou.

The Best Places to Stay in Le Boulou

For a Restored Farmhouse

• Le Relais des Chartreuses is a chic 17th-century stone farmhouse conversion, with airy, contemporoary interiors featuring white-on-white decor in attractive rooms and suites. Highlights include a swimming pool, verdant gardens and a great restaurant. Elegant and intimate.

FOR AN APARTMENT OR HOLIDAY Villa

• If you'd prefer a self-catering option, we suggest that you visit our online partner Booking.com.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Fly to Perpignan International Airport, 30 minutes from Le Boulou by car or bus. Visitors from regional hubs — such as Paris, Toulouse or Marseille — can travel to Perpignan by train, and continue by car or bus to Le Boulou.
• The Pyrénées-Orientales region is wonderful for a road trip! Contact our online partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car.
• Visit between May and September for temperatures ranging from 22°C - 30°C, but do be aware that this is also peak season. For fewer crowds, great hotel deals and cooler temperatures, travel in April or October.

STILL NOT SURE?

• Explore our list of all the best places to stay in Perpignan.
• Alternatively, expand your search to see our pick of the best places to stay in the Pyrénées-Orientales.
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

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