Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts, Commune in Vallespir, Pyrénées-Orientales, France
Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts is a small commune located in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of southern France, positioned at an elevation of approximately 367 feet (112 meters) above sea level with a population of around two thousand two hundred residents.
The commune has experienced steady population growth since nineteen sixty-eight, evolving from a small rural settlement of seven hundred forty-three residents to a growing community that reflects decades of improved connectivity and regional development initiatives.
The town maintains its Catalan heritage through traditional festivals such as the annual celebration of Saint John, featuring regional music, dance, and local gastronomy that preserve centuries-old customs among residents and visitors.
The commune operates under postal code sixty-six thousand four hundred ninety, with municipal services provided at Square Guy-Malé, and residents can access weekly markets, schools, and community centers throughout the town.
The name Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts combines a religious reference to Saint John with a historical term for a flat area traditionally used for communal gatherings and festivals passed down through generations.
Location: Canton of Céret
Location: Vallespir
Location: Pyrénées-Orientales
Location: arrondissement of Céret
Elevation above the sea: 112 m
Shares border with: Vivès, Passa, Le Boulou, Maureillas-las-Illas, Céret
Address: Square Guy-Malé, 66490 Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts
Phone: +33468831764
Email: contact@stjeanpladecorts.fr
Website: http://stjeanpladecorts.fr
GPS coordinates: 42.51111,2.79222
Latest update: November 28, 2025 15:21
Occitanie hosts a wide variety of lakes spread between the Pyrenees and the Massif Central. Natural lakes mainly occupy high-altitude zones in the Pyrenees, where glacial erosion has carved out cirques and basins now filled with water. Lake Oô, located at 4,950 feet (1,507 meters) altitude, receives water from a 984-foot (300-meter) waterfall descending from Lake Espingo. The Bastan lakes form a series of three linked water bodies between 7,217 and 8,202 feet (2,200 and 2,500 meters) near Barèges, while Lake Bethmale, at 3,498 feet (1,065 meters) in Couserans, is surrounded by beech forests. Artificial lakes in the region serve various functions, including water storage, hydroelectric power, and recreational activities. Lake Salagou, created in 1969 in Herault, stands out for its distinctive geological setting: red rocks rich in iron give the landscape a reddish-brown hue. Lake Pareloup, covering about 3,485 acres (1,410 hectares) in Aveyron, is one of the largest reservoirs in the area. Lake Saint-Ferréol, built in the 17th century at the foot of the Black Mountain, supplies the Canal du Midi and demonstrates historic hydraulic engineering. These lakes offer opportunities for hiking, sailing, and windsurfing, especially at Lake Ganguise where the wind blows roughly 300 days per year.
Château d'Aubiry
2.2 km
Pont du Diable
4.3 km
Musée d'Art moderne de Céret
4.6 km
Ermitage de Saint-Ferréol
4.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Martin-de-Fenollar
2.5 km
Musée des instruments de Céret
4.5 km
Église Sainte-Marie du Boulou
3.8 km
Chapelle Saint-Luc de Puigrodon
4.5 km
Église Saint-Jean de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts
310 m
TSJ Wake Park
1.7 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Laner
4.7 km
Ermitage Saint-Georges del Pla del Carner
2.2 km
Église Saint-Michel de Vivès
3.1 km
Église Sainte-Marguerite de Molas
5.1 km
Dolmen de Galuert
4.6 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Maureillas-las-Illas
2.6 km
Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite du chateau d'Aubiry
2.2 km
Ville fortifiée de Maureillas
2.6 km
Château de Pladecorts
234 m
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien de Céret
4.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts
657 m
Château de Vivès
3.1 km
Église Saint-Antoine du Boulou
3.7 km
Chapelle Sainte-Madeleine de Maureillas
2.7 km
Église du château de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts
234 m
La Catalane
4.5 km
Louis Fondecave stadium
4.4 km
Railway bridge in Céret
4.4 kmReviews
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