Evol

Pyrénées-Orientales

Art & crafts

The village where the writer Ludovic Massé was born

Mountains

A village perched at an altitude of 800 metres

Medieval village

Ruins of a castle, steep alleyways

The mountain dressed in the colours of Catalonia

The hamlet of Evol, part of the village of Olette, is dominated by the former fortress of the Viscounts of Sost and the bell tower of its Romanesque church. The village's mountainous character is still evident today in its pastoral way of life, and in the houses with their schist walls and slate roofs. Cutting the slate kept the inhabitants busy during the winter months.

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Musée des arts et traditions populaires

This museum is housed in the former town hall of Evol, which also served as the village school. It features a reconstructed classroom and exhibitions, as well as the study of Catalan writer Ludovic Massé, who was born in Evol in 1900.

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Eglise Saint-André

This 11th-century church boasts a conjurador, an altarpiece of Saint John the Baptist, and a 13th-century Romanesque statue of the Virgin Mary, all of which can be admired by visitors.

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The Legend of Évol

Local legend holds that the village of Évol is a haven for fairies and witches. These creatures roamed the mountains as far as the Gorg Nègre (Évol’s Black Lake). Before taking their herds up to the summer pastures, the villagers would accompany the parish priest, who, from the Conjurador adjoining the church, would perform an exorcism to ward off evil spells.

Your experiences to live in Evol

Ideas for everyone, all the time

The Nov. 12, 2026 from 6 p.m.

RENDEZ-VOUS DU PAYS D'ART ET D'HISTOIRE CONFÉRENCE - LE TRAITÉ DE CORBEIL (1258)

The Treaty of Corbeil (1258) established an entirely new border, cementing the French victory over Aragon. However, at the local level, the border remained porous: people continued to move and trade freely between the two sides. Reservations required: 04 68 05 60 55.

Next dates:

11/12/2026
Open every day

66360 OLETTE

Map of Evol

Extend the visit to near Evol

Villefranche-de-Conflent

(9 km)

Eus

(18 km)

Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

(24 km)

Prepare your stay at Evol

Office de Tourisme Conflent-Canigo

How to get here?

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Train