Nestled high on a hilltop in the enchanting Catalan countryside just outside Girona, a journey of discovery awaits. A mere 15 minutes spent wandering the narrow, medieval streets of Girona’s old town leads to an inviting drive north toward the French border, approximately 30 minutes away.
The taxi soon veers onto a charming country lane lined with cork oaks, their delicate leaves creating a picturesque canopy overhead as the ascent begins.
At the summit of Sant Julia Mountain, a striking circular building with a curving, copper-toned concrete roof emerges—a captivating fusion of fortress grandeur and modernist elegance. The Roca brothers —Joan, Josep, and Jordi, have officially levelled up to A-list status in the culinary scene and beyond!