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Rivesaltes
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Known as the city of Muscat wine, Rivesaltes is also the starting station for the little Train du Pays Cathare et du Fenouillèdes, which runs for around sixty kilometres into the Aude region. The town is also home to the Rivesaltes Camp Memorial.
Overview of Rivesaltes
Known as the city of Muscat wine, Rivesaltes is also the starting station for the little Train du Pays Cathare et du Fenouillèdes, which runs for around sixty kilometres into the Aude region. The town is also home to the Rivesaltes Camp Memorial.
Key facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location: north of Perpignan, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 8,647 inhabitants (2016).
- Area: 28.76 km².
- Altitude: from 11 to 70 m.
- Website: http://www.tourisme-rivesaltes.fr
History of Rivesaltes
What to see and do in Rivesaltes
Though its town centre is not unpleasant, Rivesaltes is primarily visited for its memorial rather than its architecture.
Rivesaltes Camp Memorial
This camp was where thousands of Spanish Republicans and foreign Jews were interned during the Second World War, before later being used notably during the Algerian War.
This camp was where thousands of Spanish Republicans and foreign Jews were interned during the Second World War, before later being used notably during the Algerian War.
Cathar Country and Fenouillèdes Train
A summer tourist train covering around sixty kilometres between the coast (Rivesaltes) and the Aude hinterland (Axat) through some lovely scenery.
A summer tourist train covering around sixty kilometres between the coast (Rivesaltes) and the Aude hinterland (Axat) through some lovely scenery.
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Climate and weather
Rivesaltes has a Mediterranean climate, with plenty of sunshine, mild winters, and hot, dry summers. Rainfall is common in autumn, particularly in October and November. As for the wind, the tramontane is ever-present and can sometimes blow in (very) strong gusts.
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Rivesaltes Camp Memorial
★★ This camp was where thousands of Spanish Republicans and foreign Jews were interned during the Second World War, before later being used…
Marshal Joffre Museum
★ The birthplace of this World War I marshal, now a dedicated museum.
Cathar Country and Fenouillèdes Train
★ A summer tourist train covering around sixty kilometres between the coast (Rivesaltes) and the Aude hinterland (Axat) through some lovely…