Serres 11190

In the valley of the Rialsesse, by the winding d-road west of Couiza which continues on into the Corbères, Serres has a population of just 50 people. In summer it's an idyllic setting - the old stone village, its heart unchanged for centuries, with very few if any modern buildings, overlooked by the mighty Mount Pech Cardou. The bridge across the river, built in the 17th Century, has recently been renovated. It's an elegant, if rustic structure adds to the dramatic view down the valley. Atop the village stands the sturdy 16th Century chateau.