Running down the slopes of a hill in the Pyreneean foothills, just east of Andorra, Eus is officially classified as one of the 'most beautiful villages of France'. It is located 40 km west of Perpignan and 10 km north-east of Villefranche-de-Conflent and in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France.
Historical note: in the 16th century the village of Eus was part of the Spanish territory and successfully defended itself against the French, but 200 years later it was back in French hands after successfully repelling the Spanish. There is still a distinct Spanish influence in the town and many of the street names are Spanish rather than French. francethisway.com
Historical note: in the 16th century the village of Eus was part of the Spanish territory and successfully defended itself against the French, but 200 years later it was back in French hands after successfully repelling the Spanish. There is still a distinct Spanish influence in the town and many of the street names are Spanish rather than French. francethisway.com
