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Elne
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Old quarters surrounding a cathedral in this small town south of Perpignan.
Overview of Elne
Old quarters surrounding a cathedral in this small town in the south of Perpignan.
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location: a few kilometres southeast of Perpignan, in the Pyrénées-Orientales.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 8,780 inhabitants (2016).
- Area: 21.29 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://www.elne-tourisme.com
History of Elne
What to See and Do in Elne
Once divided into an upper and lower fortified town (several "gates" can still be seen), the commune is home to old quarters clustered around the Sainte-Eulalie Cathedral and its cloister, forming a remarkable medieval ensemble.
Swiss Maternity Hospital
This site, now transformed into a dedicated museum, was where numerous refugee women from the Spanish Civil War gave birth between 1939 and 1944.
This site, now transformed into a dedicated museum, was where numerous refugee women from the Spanish Civil War gave birth between 1939 and 1944.
Étienne Terrus Museum
The museum showcases numerous paintings and watercolours by this late 19th–early 20th century artist, inspired by the landscapes of Roussillon.
The museum showcases numerous paintings and watercolours by this late 19th–early 20th century artist, inspired by the landscapes of Roussillon.
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Swiss Maternity Hospital
★ This site, now transformed into a dedicated museum, was where numerous refugee women from the Spanish Civil War gave birth between 1939 and…
Étienne Terrus Museum
★ The museum showcases numerous paintings and watercolours by this late 19th–early 20th century artist, inspired by the landscapes of…
Elne Beach
★ The town has a small maritime outlet with a sandy beach.