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Molitg-les-Bains

Molitg Les Bains is a small thermal spa town situated 6km away from Prades heading up towards the Aude department. This small, sunny hill top town is at around 640 meters altitude. The town attracts tourists, curists and hikers from April till the end of November when the thermal spa hotel closes and the village goes back to being quiet. There is a population of around 240 people who live in the village all year round. The restaurants, bakery and small shops are open during the tourist season from the 1st of April till the end of November, the next closest shops are in Prades. Molitg has many festivals and animations organised all year round by the town committee and benefits from a mild to hot temperature with very few freezing days in the winter. There is a playground with a multi complex court, exercise equipment and a mini golf in the village. Buses run from the village of Mosset down to Prades/Molitg train station. There are many hikes and walks ranging from 4km to 21km walks, all sign posted. Molitg les bains is a one hour drive to the closest ski fields at Font Romeu or Les Angles. Molitg les Bains is mostly known for its natural thermal waters with a certain type of plankton used in the dermatological treatments at the Grand Hotel thermal spa resort. It is well known for having the only chateau relais five start hotel, le Chateau de Reill. Molitg also has a 15th century castle fort, Veux Chateau Le Casteil, that now serves as holiday rentals for tourists and curists and a church dating back to 1024 that is open for visits. The closest schools are in Prades, primary, middle and high school, served by a school bus.

Positives
Considerations

Quiet. Safe. Cheap housing options. Nature. Hiking. Close to skiing. Lively village with animations and festivals.

Best to own a car. No year round open shops or restaurants. No schools in the village.

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average rating is 3 out of 5

Amenities :

Bus. Playground with mini-golf.

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Statistics

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Population in 2022

248

Population in 2014

222

Population change

111.7%

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