Saint-Hippolyte

Saint-Hippolyte

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSaint-HippolyteSaint-Laurent-de-la-Salanque at 2.3 km (3 min)
Insee code66176Claira at 3.2 km (4 min)
Postcode66510Torreilles at 4.6 km (6 min)
Latitude42.7844660Le Barcarès at 7 km (7 min)
Longitude2.9664959Salses-le-Château at 7 km (8 min)
AltitudeFrom 0 to 11 metersBompas at 7.5 km (9 min)
Surface14.65 km²Villelongue-de-la-Salanque at 8.2 km (11 min)
Population2327 inhabitantsRivesaltes at 9.9 km (10 min)
Density156 inhabitants/km²Sainte-Marie at 11.5 km (11 min)
Chief townPerpignan (at 18.6 km, 19 min)Pia at 12 km (12 min)
DepartmentPyrénées-OrientalesPeyrestortes at 13 km (14 min)
RegionLanguedoc-RoussillonSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Saint-Hippolyte is a municipality located in the department of Pyrenees-Orientales and region of Languedoc-Roussillon. Its inhabitants are Hippolytains.

Between the Mediterranean Sea, the pool of salsa, plain of Roussillon and the Pyrenees, Saint Hippolyte is a small coastal town semi existed since ancient times.

The village is located in Salanque, eight miles north of Perpignan. The Salanque from "Sal Lanque" or "salted land", in reference to wetlands.

Saint-Hippolyte is part of the canton of Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salanque.

First near the pond, people have gradually refocused around the old medieval castle and its dependencies. The old village was owned by the Templars. The castle has two towers that still stand today.

The village has grown since ancient times, it was a station of the Domitian created by the Romans in 118 BC. The first houses were built around Milepost that marked this way. This terminal is always visible in the current church.

For centuries people have exploited the various resources of the pond. Besides fishing, still practiced today, the salt is repeatedly mentioned in medieval texts. Until the 20th century, practiced the breeding of sheep pre-salted. In the 18th century, the western part of the territory was already covered with vines.

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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 4°C - Max. 10°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 6°C - Max. 11°C
Friday 17 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 11°C
RESTAURANTS 
Le kazot
Rivesaltes
Dining outdoors (in the courtyard of Domaine l heritier, the house of MUSCAT)
Located 8 km from Saint-HippolyteFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 
La Villa Duflot
Perpignan
As time, the quality of a seasonal product or suggestions greedy suppliers of choice, Michel Védrines will offer a selected piece of his repertoire of four seasons.
Located 11.1 km from Saint-HippolyteFrom 30 € to 45 € per person 
Saveurs nature
Perpignan
Vegetarian cuisine based on organic products, only takes on reservation and made no later than 10:30 am, for better management in the kitchen, bathroom and avoid waste. Thank you for...
Located 11.9 km from Saint-HippolyteFrom 10 € to 20 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La Source  
Sainte-Marie
At the heart of a lovely resort and 900 meters from the beach, you will discover a Mediterranean garden with a swimming pool with waterfall. Each guest room different style pastel and...
Located 8 km from Saint-HippolyteFrom 70 € to 80 € the double room 
Aux vieux outils    
9.7
Espira-de-l'Agly
Many stamp for lovers of old stone cottages in the renovated and located on the 2nd floor of an old manor house, 25 m² each with a bathroom and toilet: The Aude: 160 bed, spa bath,...
Located 10.5 km from Saint-Hippolyte55 € the double room 
La Maison Haute    
10
Perpignan
La Maison Haute is a bed and breakfast conveniently situated in Perpignan (south of France) - It's just five minutes walking from the railway and bus stations and ten minutes to the...
Located 11.8 km from Saint-HippolyteFrom 45 € to 60 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La maison de marie
Claira
Old wine cellar, fully renovated home will surprise you with its size and design. You'll have fun finding your way around this place after a day at the beach or regional tourism. Unwind...
Located 2.7 km from Saint-HippolyteFrom 880 € to 1180 € per week 
Un MAS en Roussillon !  
8.8
Claira
Lodging in 2007 as part of a renovated old farmhouse, isolated in quiet countryside surrounded by fields of apricot trees and grapevines. Ground floor: large living room 38 m² very...
Located 5.4 km from Saint-HippolyteFrom 270 € to 660 € per week 
Villa 180m² climatisée 10 pieces
Le Barcarès
Independent villa with 10 rooms-storey air-conditioned, located in Port barcarès 2 minutes walk from the beach and shops, 400 m from the port, 800 m from the village (area super u),...
Located 6.1 km from Saint-HippolyteFrom 1000 € to 2200 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping sunelia les tropiques    
8
Torreilles
At 400 meters from the beach, direct access to the sea, Sunêlia Tropics accede to your every need... Two swimming pools, eight hectares of lush vegetation, services, restaurant, mini...
Located 5.7 km from Saint-HippolyteFrom 17.50 € to 47 € per day 
Le bois de pins    
8.8
Salses-le-Château
Small camping not far from the sea and the montains. We rent mobilhomes. We are open the whole year.
Located 7.5 km from Saint-HippolyteFrom 10 € to 20 € per day 
Camping le lamparo    SPECIAL OFFER
Sainte-Marie
3 star family campsite located at 1500 m from the sea and 50 m from the shops. New for 2012 Rental and wellness area (hammam, sauna, whirlpool and fitness). Heated pool.
Located 8 km from Saint-HippolyteFrom 12 € to 29 € per day 

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HOTELS
Résidence grand Bleu Vacances - Le Mas De Torreilles    
6.8
Torreilles
The residence Le Mas de Torreilles is situated on the Catalan coast, a 10-minute walk from the beach. It offers a heated outdoor swimming pool and fitness, massage and leisure facilities....
Located 4.3 km from Saint-HippolyteRoom from 57 €
Campanile Perpignan Nord     
7.5
Rivesaltes
Campanile Perpignan Nord – Rivesaltes is located at exit 41 from motorway A9, just 10 minutes from the Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport. It offers comfortable rooms and free Wi-Fi. Rooms...
Located 5.5 km from Saint-HippolyteRoom from 65 €
Kyriad Perpignan Nord     
7.3
Rivesaltes
The Kyriad hotel is located in Perpignan, near the Spanish border and the mountains of Andorra. A short distance from the beach, the hotel is also 10 minutes from the Perpignan Rivesaltes...
Located 5.5 km from Saint-HippolyteRoom from 55 €

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