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    Tet Valley region

The Tet Valley in the Roussillon, Pyrenees Orientales region, in is an increasingly popular destination for family holidays and for those looking to enjoy un-spoilt picturesque scenery and architecture. The coastal area of the Tet Valley offers ideal opportunities for taking that well deserved break, swimming in the warm and safe Mediterranean Sea and soaking up the sun and just relaxing on the sandy beach. For the sightseer interested in picturesque sights, natural environments and historical buildings, there is a wealth of places to visit within the Tet Valley, each distinctly different. .

The Tet Valley offers a diverse natural environment, from the sun-kissed sandy Mediterranean beaches of St Cyprien and Canet Plague in the east through to the Olympic standard winter ski resorts of Fort Romeau and Les Angles in the west.

The Pyrenean mountains are to the south, forming the border with Spain. The snow capped and visually inspiring peak of Mount Canigou (9134 ft) stands within the mountains, and is associated with legends, fairies and dragons. Every summer solstice locals from both sides of the frontier light a huge bonfire on its summit, as a celebration and signal for surrounding villages to light their own and celebrate.

The Tet Valley is easy reached by air, with the closest airport at Perpignan (Ryanair & FlyBE), with many more convenient airports less than 2 hours by car (see flights).
The most popular period is during the summer holidays, but even during January and February the temperature can be quite pleasant. The graph shows the annual temperatures on the coast at Perpignan; temperatures reduce by a few degrees higher up the valley.

The Tet Valley, also known locally as the Conflent, has been under the control of either Spain or France for over the centuries. Although French, since 1659, it is strongly influenced by the Spanish Catalunya or Catalonia. This gives the region a unique identity, and is very different from northern France. It is relaxed, whilst purposeful, rural but not isolated, very accommodating and friendly, and enjoys what many claim to be the best climate & environment in France; fresh clear air, warmth, abundant sunshine and with an abundance of water flowing from the mountains, giving the area a rich, fertile and pleasing greenness.

It is no wonder that those who visit the Tet Valley fall in love with it. It has become the place of choice for both British holiday makers, and those who wish to find superior quality of life.

If you would like to find a suitable holiday home go to the Holiday Properties page. When enquiring or making a booking please remember to mention that you found the accommodation details on the Tet Valley website.