Mont-Louis
Mont-Louis is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.Geography
Mont-Louis is located in the canton of Les Pyrénées catalanes and in the arrondissement of Prades.
Government and politics
Mayors
| Mayor | Term start | Term end |
| | |
| Michel Aldebert | c. 1815 | ? |
| | |
| Christian Pécout | 2001 | 2002 |
| Jean-Michel Larmet | 2002 | 2010 |
| Pierrette Cordelette | 2010 | |
Population
Sites of interest
In 2008, the citadel and the city walls of Mont-Louis were listed as part of the Fortifications of Vauban UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Mont-Louis Solar Furnace, is the world's first solar furnace, built in 1949, by engineer Félix Trombe. It is open to visit for practical education on solar energy uses and technologies.
The citadel has been hosting for more than half a century the National Commando Training Center which trains elite French troops and some foreign ones in the usage of commando techniques and for enduring heavy physical and mental stress in combat situations. Nevertheless, some places of the citadel, like the "Puits de Forçats", can also be visited, being accompanied by a local guide.Notable people
