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Saint-Nazaire

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Pyrénées-Orientales

Saint-Nazaire - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Pyrénées-Orientales
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Located in Occitania, in the department of Pyrénées-Orientales, the commune of Saint-Nazaire takes place four kilometers from Canet-en-Roussillon, not far from the famous city of Perpignan.

Possession of the bishopric of Elne in the ninth century, Saint-Nazaire was attached to the town of Canet since the 1970s, before taking its autonomy in 1983. Circled by orchards, wine terraces, or ponds, this commune of South of France does not lack charm and scenery to discover.

Quite old, the town still unveils today an interesting architectural heritage that makes its charm. You will appreciate the houses in old stones and the old religious buildings that stand proudly in the heart of the old center. Ideally located, Saint-Nazaire also allows you to enjoy the Mediterranean Sea and its beaches placed close to the places.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Nazaire
Postcode66570
Tourism label
Latitude42.6686760 (N 42° 40’ 7”)
Longitude2.9911850 (E 2° 59’ 28”)
Surface area10.33 km²
Population2823 inhabitants
Density273 inhabitants/km²
PrefecturePerpignan (15 km, 19 min)
Insee code66186
IntercommunalityCU Perpignan Méditerranée Métropole
DepartmentPyrénées-Orientales
TerritoriesLanguedoc-Roussillon, Pyrenees
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Alénya3.6 km (5 min)
Saleilles5 km (7 min)
Canet-en-Roussillon5.1 km (7 min)
Cabestany5.2 km (10 min)
Théza6.4 km (10 min)
Saint-Cyprien6.9 km (10 min)
Sainte-Marie-la-Mer7.8 km (10 min)
Corneilla-del-Vercol7.8 km (13 min)
Latour-Bas-Elne8.9 km (13 min)
Villelongue-de-la-Salanque8.9 km (11 min)
Saint-Cyprien-Plage9.4 km (14 min)
Elne9.4 km (16 min)
Villeneuve-de-la-Raho10.1 km (13 min)
Montescot11.9 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

In the old center of the town you can admire many houses built in the 19th century, as well as the vestiges of an old medieval tower now transformed into a fountain.

In Romanesque style, the church Saint-Nazaire was completely rebuilt in the nineteenth century, on the site of an ancient edifice of the ninth century. Do not miss the chapel Notre-Dame-de-l'Arca. Placed not far from a feudal mound, it was flushed to the French Revolution.

For walking or hiking, you can discover the different vineyards of the town, walk around the pond, or enjoy the orchards still in place. The pond, on horseback in the town of Canet, has several leisure facilities.

Places of interest

Natural sites

Events and festivities

Every beginning of June, the town proposes its festival of the pond with different animations.

At Christmas, the city welcomes a Santa Claus to visit the children.

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The church
The church
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The town hall
The town hall
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The town
The town
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The town
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Fountain
Fountain
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The town
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The town
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The town
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The war memorial
The war memorial
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The church
The church
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The church
The church
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Weather

Friday 3 may
Min. 7°C - Max. 18°C
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Saturday 4 may
Min. 12°C - Max. 17°C
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Sunday 5 may
Min. 13°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Sea trip with grill, swimming and dolphins
Nature and the great outdoors53 € to 79 € Canet-en-Roussillon (5.4 km)
Canoeing on the River Bourdigou
Nature and the great outdoors24 € Torreilles (9.6 km)
Helicopter sightseeing flight
Sports sensations120 € to 195 € Perpignan (12 km)
Sensory trail, Mini Fort Boyard Catalan
Entertainment28 € Rivesaltes (14.8 km)
Battle Archery / Laser Run / Learn-O
Sports sensations250 € to 300 € Le Soler (15.7 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Tour of Canet-en-Roussillon
Village visitEasy4:00Canet-en-Roussillon (4.4 km)
Pond of Canet-en-Roussillon
HikeEasy1:00Saint-Cyprien-Plage (4.8 km)
The Marinade
HikeIntermediate3:00Sainte-Marie-la-Mer (8.3 km)
Cultural tour "Discovering torreilles"
HikeEasy20 minTorreilles (9.6 km)
Sant Marti Lake
Village visitEasy1:00Palau-del-Vidre (10.3 km)

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