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Montsonís and its castle are ideal for understanding mediaeval rural life.

The municipality of Foradada, in which Montsonís is a village, has been declared a Starlight Tourist Destination because of the excellent conditions it offers for contemplating the night sky.

How much time

do you have? HALF A DAY

u Sign up for a theatrical tour of Montsonís castle, which dates back to the 15 th century and which continues to be the residence of the Baron of Albi. u Follow the trail Land Art-Art Nature, where works of art are integrated into the surroundings. A WHOLE DAY u Visit the Mare de Déu de Salgar monastery and the vestiges of Iberian settlement of Antona or Malagastre. u Taste the local gastronomy in one of the village restaurants. u Spend the afternoon in the vineyards of a local winery in the Costers del Segre DO area. TWO DAYS u Enjoy a workshop at the castle. There are various options: mediaeval cookery, juggling... u Visit the Munt bunker with views over Rubió de Baix and eat a picnic of coques de recapte cakes, cured meats and local wine. u Go up to the viewpoint and the hermitage of Sant Urbà. u You must reserve a night for some guided stargazing. u Stay in one of the accommodation options in the village. u Explore the Montsec Mountain Range site of natural interest, you can obtain information in La Botiga de Montsonís. u To really get to know the local gastronomy, walk to Artesa de Segre, which is three kilometres from Montsonís. In its cobbled streets you will find numerous restaurants.

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Where to sleep? Cal Alejandro (+34) 973 400 265 Cal Caterino (+34) 973 400 265 Cal Gravat (rural house) (+34) 973 400 265 Cal Cabalè (Foradada) (+34) 973 102825 Cal Segon (Fo radada)

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(+34) 973 102 825 Where to eat? Celler de l’Arnau

Montsonís

Distance from Montsonís to Barcelona 110 km Girona 149 km Tarragona 87 km Lleida 45 km Tremp 33 km Montblanc 71 km

www.elcellerdelarnau.com La Botiga de Montsonís www.labotigademontsonis.com Restaurant La Solana (Foradada) www.lasolanadeforadada.wordpress.

Shall we go out? Foradada Cultural Week and Land Art Competition (May) Race To The Bunker (June) Summer concert in the monastery Mare de Déu de Salgar (July) Montsonís Annual festival (August) Shall we go shopping? The Rubió de Sòls winery makes its own highly-recommended wine. The vegetables and cured meats of this area are excellent.

How to get there By public transport: from Barcelona to Artesa de Segre www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home By road: http://google.com/maps

1. a traditional house. 2. Monastery of La Mare de Déu de Salgar. 3. Montsonís castle.

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