commune in Pyrénées-Orientales, France

Céret is in Pyrénées-Orientales in France.

Understand

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St-Pierre de Céret church and Massif des Albères

Céret is a small town with a population of approximately 7,600 inhabitants, marking the entrance to Vallespir, a region of foothills in the Pyrenees and the southernmost valley on the mainland of France. It also serves as a sub-prefecture of the Pyrénées-Orientales department. The town shares its border with Spain, adjacent to the Massif des Salines.

Get in

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By car

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Use the motorway A9 until le Boulou, then D115 until Céret.

By train

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No trains. There was an old line but without service now.

Get around

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  • 1 Modern Art Museum (Located in the town center near the Tins parking area), +33 4 68 872776, . October to June:. The Modern Art Museum is a must-visit in Céret. The section featuring works from the 20th century includes pieces by Picasso, Chagall, Matisse, and more. The upper floor showcases more recent collections of contemporary art. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions. Permanent + temporary collection: Full price €10, Reduced price €6; Outside temporary exhibition periods: Full price €5.50, Reduced price €3.50; Free for children up to 12 years old. musée d'Art moderne de Céret (Q3329642) on Wikidata Musée d'Art Moderne de Céret on Wikipedia <
  • 2 Maison du Patrimoine Françoise-Claustre (Archaeology Museum), Place Picasso (Located in the corner tower of the Porte d'Espagne), +33 4 68 873159, . An archaeological museum featuring artifacts from the early and middle Neolithic periods. Full price: €2.5, Reduced price: €1.5. Maison du Patrimoine Françoise-Claustre (Q3280039) on Wikidata
  • 3 Museum of Musical Instruments in Céret (MúSIC), 14 rue Pierre Rameil, +33 4 68 874040, . A collection of nearly 2500 instruments of music, of which 400 are on display. Musée des instruments de Céret (Q13477898) on Wikidata Museum of Musical Instruments, Céret on Wikipedia
  • 4 Saint-Pierre Church. The parish church, partly of Romanesque architecture. Marble portal, Baroque altarpieces. Church of Saint Peter, Céret (Q3583875) on Wikidata Church of Saint Peter, Céret on Wikipedia
  • 5 9 jets fountain (Fontaine des Neuf Jets). Fountain from the 14th century. Fontaine des Neuf Jets (Q15948826) on Wikidata
  • 6 Portal de France. Part of the former city fortifications. portal de France (Q16964763) on Wikidata
  • 7 Monument to the fallen (Monument aux morts). Monument to the dead created by the sculptor Aristide Maillol. Céret War Memorial (Q3208366) on Wikidata War memorial of Céret on Wikipedia
  • 8 Devils bridge (Pont du Diable). Pont du Diable (Q1514576) on Wikidata Pont du Diable (Céret) on Wikipedia
  • 9 Aubiry castle (Château d'Aubiry). Château d'Aubiry (Q2968153) on Wikidata Château d'Aubiry on Wikipedia
  • 10 Hermitage Saint-Ferreol (Sant Ferriol de Ceret), At Pont du Diable in Céret, take the French departmental road 615 towards Oms. Open in summer on Thursday afternoons. Place of meditation. Procession every 18th of September. Free. Ermitage de Saint-Ferréol (Q3056746) on Wikidata

Cycling

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The Pirinexus cyclig route passes by the city.

Drink

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Sleep

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Connect

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As of Jan 2024, Céret and its approach highways have 5G from all French carriers.

Go next

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Routes through Céret
Molló Arles-sur-Tech  W Pirinexus SE  Peralada


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