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Saleilles

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Saleilles

Saleilles sits on the route: 5 minutes from Saint-Nazaire, 34km from Château de Quéribus.

Saleilles is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 4,256, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Saleilles 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 Saleilles to your route.

About Saleilles

Saleilles (French pronunciation: [salɛj] ; Catalan: Salelles) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.

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What are the best things to do in Saleilles?

Saleilles 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 Saleilles located?

Saleilles is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 42.6544 latitude, 2.9517 longitude.

What is the population of Saleilles?

Saleilles has a population of approximately 4,256 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
4,256
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
42.6544, 2.9517

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 Saleilles

8 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.

34 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Cathar Castles

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

40 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Château de Peyrepertuse

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

40 km · about 45 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.

43 km · about 50 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.

48 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

landmark

Abbaye de Fontfroide

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

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Besalu

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

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Saleilles

  • 48 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

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