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Sigean

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Sigean

Sigean is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Portel-des-Corbières, 36km from Château de Quéribus.

Sigean is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 4,347, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sigean 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 Sigean to your route.

About Sigean

Sigean (French pronunciation: [siʒɑ̃] ; Occitan: Sijan) is a commune in the Aude department in southern France. It formerly laid on Route nationale 9 between Narbonne and Perpignan, but RN 9 (downgraded to route départementale 6009) now bypasses the town of Sigean and is itself bypassed by the A9 autoroute. Sigean is

Read more also known as The Capital.

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Sigean 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 Sigean located?

Sigean is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.0279 latitude, 2.9783 longitude.

What is the population of Sigean?

Sigean has a population of approximately 4,347 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
4,347
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.0279, 2.9783

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 Sigean

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Abbaye de Fontfroide

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

13 km · about 25 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.

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.

39 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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Canal du Midi

A UNESCO-listed 17th-century engineering marvel connecting the Atlantic to the Mediterranean through 240 kilometers of tree-lined waterway.

48 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Cité de Carcassonne

A medieval fortified city in southern France with a double ring of massive walls and 53 towers, restored in the 19th century.

54 km · about 60 min drive

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 Sigean.

Portel-des-Corbières

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,119

Port-La Nouvelle

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 6,000

Peyriac-de-Mer

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,032

Gruissan

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 3,271

Leucate

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 3,539

Narbonne

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 50,776

Bizanet

🇫🇷 France

18 km awayPop. 1,158

Armissan

🇫🇷 France

20 km awayPop. 1,309

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