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Villeneuve-de-la-Raho

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Villeneuve-de-la-Raho

Villeneuve-de-la-Raho sits on the route: 5 minutes from Bages, 33km from Château de Quéribus.

Villeneuve-de-la-Raho is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 3,973, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Villeneuve-de-la-Raho 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 Villeneuve-de-la-Raho to your route.

About Villeneuve-de-la-Raho

Villeneuve-de-la-Raho (French pronunciation: [vilnœv də la ʁa.o] ; Catalan: Vilanova de Raò) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department, southern France.

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Where is Villeneuve-de-la-Raho located?

Villeneuve-de-la-Raho is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 42.6370 latitude, 2.9168 longitude.

What is the population of Villeneuve-de-la-Raho?

Villeneuve-de-la-Raho has a population of approximately 3,973 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
3,973
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
42.6370, 2.9168

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 Villeneuve-de-la-Raho

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.

33 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

museum

Dalí Theatre-Museum

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

41 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

Besalu

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

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Abbaye de Fontfroide

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

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Villeneuve-de-la-Raho

  • 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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