Canet-en-Roussillon, Mediterranean coastal commune in Pyrénées-Orientales, France.
The town extends along 9 kilometers of fine sand beaches beside the Mediterranean Sea, with the Canigou mountain visible in the background.
The transformation of Canet-en-Roussillon into a beach destination began in 1849 when Louise Lombard established the first sea bathing settlements.
The local Catalan identity remains present through regional markets, traditional celebrations, and cuisine that combines Mediterranean and mountain influences.
The Oniria aquarium houses 660 marine species across multiple exhibition spaces, offering visitors direct contact with Mediterranean marine life.
The commune maintains a historical sardinal vessel named La Pierrette, which underwent an 18-month renovation to preserve maritime heritage.
Location: Rosselló
Location: Pyrénées-Orientales
Location: Perpignan Méditerranée Métropole
Location: arrondissement of Perpignan
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
Shares border with: Sainte-Marie-la-Mer, Villelongue-de-la-Salanque, Perpignan, Cabestany, Saint-Nazaire, Alénya, Saint-Cyprien
Address: 1 Av. Balcons du Front de Mer, 66140 Canet-en-Roussillon, France 66140 Canet-en-Roussillon
Website: http://mairie-canet-en-roussillon.fr
GPS coordinates: 42.70556,3.00722
Latest update: August 4, 2025 21:45
Château de l'Esparrou
2.4 km
Ruscino
5.1 km
Castle of Canet-en-Roussillon
179 m
Saint James church in Canet-en-Roussillon
99 m
Arboretum of Canet-en-Roussillon
1.9 km
Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges de Cabestany
6.4 km
Sainte-Marie Church of Sainte-Marie-la-Mer
2.5 km
Église Sainte-Marie-et-Saint-Pierre de Château-Roussillon
5 km
Chapelle Saint-Etienne de Saleilles
7.2 km
Platja de l'Art
8 km
Église Notre-Dame-des-Flots de Canet-en-Roussillon
2.5 km
Église Sainte-Eulalie et Sainte-Julie d'Alénya
7.8 km
Golf de Saint-Cyprien
7.3 km
Chapelle Saint-Martin du château de Canet-en-Roussillon
206 m
Château de Sainte-Marie
2.6 km
Fun Park
1.1 km
Centre de Sculpture Romane
6.4 km
Église paroissiale Saint-Étienne de Saleilles.
7.3 km
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien de Villelongue-de-la-Salanque
3.2 km
Église Saint-Marcel de Villelongue-de-la-Salanque
3.1 km
Église Saint-Nazaire de Saint-Nazaire
4.3 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Arca
5.4 km
Oniria
2.4 km
Plage du grand large
2.9 km
Canet-Saint-Nazaire Lagoon
4.1 km
Town hall of Canet-en-Roussillon
134 m
Plage Mar Estang
4.1 km
Tour de la Bascule
61 mReviews
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