Thursday, October 13, 2016

"Bellevue" Postcards from Prats de Mollo La Preste

Our New Zealand friends suggested we visit Prats de Mollo La Preste and specifically told us about a restaurant " Bellavista" that had been recommended.



Succulents on steroids ...

                 
I had looked up the restaurant online the day before to see if we could make a reservation for a late lunch the next day. I'm not sure if my glasses weren't strong enough or my eyes failed me but I read that it was closed on Tuesdays. 

So we talked about not going there and heading to one of the coastal villages ... then we just decided to wing it and find a different place for lunch. 

Off we went on the winding, scenic road that followed the Tech River. We arrived in good time, parked and it was time for a coffee. Lo and behold the cafe at the recommended Hotel/Restaurant was open. We ordered our coffees and then I checked to see if the restaurant was serving lunch today ... ah but oh yes! 
Perfect, reservation made for 1PM. 



We had plenty of time to explore ...



Prats de Mollo La Preste has a long history dating back to 878. 

"Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France, near the border with Spain and the Autonomous Community of Catalonia. The name Prats-de-Mollo comes from Catalan "meadows of Molló" " from Wikipedia 

With a very informative brochure in hand, we toured the Medieval City.






Join us as we stroll the cobble stoned lanes ...


                        



Laundry day at the old lavoir.





                      Is it time for lunch yet? 

               
 
 Oh yes it is ... for my foodie friends, this was an amazing culinary experience. 
 The food was so delicious and beautifully presented. 

                        
And oh yes Monsieur Honey chose a delicious rosé to accompany our lunch.

                      




Just a little more wandering after lunch ... there was so much to see! 



           



Hope you enjoyed our day in Prats de Mollo La Preste.
Everywhere you turn there is another "postcard"! 


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