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Sainte-Marie-Plage

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Sainte-Marie-Plage

Sainte-Marie-Plage sits on the route: 10 minutes from Villelongue-de-la-Salanque, 36km from Château de Quéribus.

Sainte-Marie-Plage is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 3,927, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sainte-Marie-Plage 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 Sainte-Marie-Plage to your route.

About Sainte-Marie-Plage

The Têt (French: [tɛt] ; Catalan: Tet [ˈtɛt]) is the largest river in Pyrénées-Orientales, southwestern France. It is 115 kilometres (71 mi) long. The Têt has its source at the foot of the Puig de la Cometa de l'Espagne in the Carlit massif in the eastern Pyrenees. It crosses the Pyrénées-Orientales département

Read more (Northern Catalonia) from West to East and ends in the Mediterranean Sea, near Perpignan (Catalan: Perpinyà). A staircase of fluvial terraces of the Têt along the length of the valley has been studied in detail.

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Where is Sainte-Marie-Plage located?

Sainte-Marie-Plage is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 42.7250 latitude, 3.0375 longitude.

What is the population of Sainte-Marie-Plage?

Sainte-Marie-Plage has a population of approximately 3,927 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
3,927
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
42.7250, 3.0375

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 Sainte-Marie-Plage

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Château de Quéribus

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

36 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Cathar Castles

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

42 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Château de Peyrepertuse

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

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Abbaye de Fontfroide

A beautifully preserved Cistercian abbey of rose-gold stone tucked in a quiet wooded valley near Narbonne.

46 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Dalí Theatre-Museum

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

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Cadaques

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

52 km · about 60 min drive

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  • 51 kmCap de CreusThe easternmost point of mainland Spain, a wind-battered cape of twisted rock and lonely lighthouse that inspired Dalí.

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 Sainte-Marie-Plage.

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Le Barcarès

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Saint-Nazaire

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7 km awayPop. 2,611

Claira

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Bompas

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9 km awayPop. 7,619

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