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Ceret

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Ceret

Ceret is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Reynès, 40km from Château de Quéribus.

Ceret is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 8,171, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ceret sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ceret to your route.

About Ceret

Saint Peter is a Roman Catholic church in Céret, southern France. Mentioned for the first time in 814, the present day church was built and rebuilt several times from the 11th to the 18th centuries. It was declared a national monument in 1998.

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What are the best things to do in Ceret?

Ceret offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Ceret located?

Ceret is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 42.4853 latitude, 2.7480 longitude.

What is the population of Ceret?

Ceret has a population of approximately 8,171 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
8,171
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
42.4853, 2.7480

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Ceret

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Dalí Theatre-Museum

A surreal red castle topped with giant eggs in Figueres, the artist's own museum and final resting place.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Besalu

A remarkably intact medieval Catalan town entered via a magnificent fortified Romanesque bridge over the River Fluvia.

32 km · about 35 min drive

photogenic

Castellfollit de la Roca

Village strung along the knife-edge of a 50-metre basalt cliff formed by overlapping lava flows, its houses ending flush with the drop above the Fluvià river. Best photographed from the viewpoint across the river on the N-260.

34 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Château de Quéribus

The last Cathar stronghold, a lone keep perched on a rocky pinnacle with views to the Pyrenees and sea.

40 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Cathar Castles

Ruined medieval fortress sanctuaries perched on impossible rocky peaks across the Languedoc, including Peyrepertuse and Queribus.

46 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Château de Peyrepertuse

A vast ruined Cathar castle stretching along a knife-edge ridge high above the Corbières vineyards.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Cadaques

A whitewashed fishing village on the Cap de Creus peninsula that captivated Salvador Dali and remains hauntingly beautiful.

49 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cap de Creus

The easternmost point of mainland Spain, a wind-battered cape of twisted rock and lonely lighthouse that inspired Dalí.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Ceret

  • 50 kmCap de CreusThe easternmost point of mainland Spain, a wind-battered cape of twisted rock and lonely lighthouse that inspired Dalí.
  • 75 kmCosta BravaCatalonia's rugged wild coast of hidden coves, turquoise waters, and pine-clad cliffs stretching from Blanes to the French border.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ceret.

Reynès

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 1,271

St. Jean-Pla-de-Corts

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,942

Maureillas-las-Illas

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 2,491

els Banys d'Arles

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 3,829

Le Boulou

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 4,952

Arles

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 3,028

Maçanet de Cabrenys

🇪🇸 Spain

11 km away

Montesquiu d'Albera

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 1,095

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