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Sigean
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South of Narbonne, the small town is best known for its "African Reserve," which can be visited by car and on foot.
Overview of Sigean
South of Narbonne, the small town of Sigean is best known for its "African Reserve," which can be visited by car and on foot.
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 5,470 inhabitants (2016).
- Area: 35.35 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://www.sigean.fr/
History of Sigean
What to See and Do in Sigean
Far overshadowed by the African Reserve, the town of Sigean itself attracts very few visitors.
Corbières Museum
It houses archaeological collections from prehistory to the Middle Ages, particularly those from the excavations of the nearby Oppidum of Pech Maho.
It houses archaeological collections from prehistory to the Middle Ages, particularly those from the excavations of the nearby Oppidum of Pech Maho.
Pech Maho Oppidum
These are the last remains of a Roman city. Nearby is also the Via Domitia, the oldest Roman road in Gaul.
These are the last remains of a Roman city. Nearby is also the Via Domitia, the oldest Roman road in Gaul.
African Reserve of Sigean
A wildlife park with nearly 4,000 animals, part of which can be visited by car and the other on foot. It is one of the oldest zoological parks in France.
A wildlife park with nearly 4,000 animals, part of which can be visited by car and the other on foot. It is one of the oldest zoological parks in France.
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Climate and Weather in Sigean
The town has a Mediterranean climate, with plenty of sunshine, mild winters, and hot, dry summers. Rainfall occurs in autumn, particularly around October-November. Wind is ever-present and can sometimes blow in (very) strong gusts.
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African Reserve of Sigean
★★ A wildlife park with nearly 4,000 animals, part of which can be visited by car and the other on foot. It is one of the oldest zoological…
Corbières Museum
★ It houses archaeological collections from prehistory to the Middle Ages, particularly those from the excavations of the nearby Oppidum of…
Pech Maho Oppidum
★ These are the last remains of a Roman city. Nearby is also the Via Domitia, the oldest Roman road in Gaul.