Céret

Céret is a town in the French Pyrenees situated along the Tech river, spreading from lowland areas to mountainous terrain. The settlement nestles in a valley where the landscape remains verdant and the waterway flows through the center.

The settlement was originally known as vicus Sirisidum, undergoing several name changes until adopting its present name in the 16th century. These transformations across the centuries reflect different rulers and influences that shaped the region.

The Museum of Modern Art displays works by artists who lived here, including Pablo Picasso and Chaïm Soutine in the early 1900s. The town's connection to these creative figures shaped its identity and still draws people interested in early modernism.

The town center becomes a market every Saturday where vendors sell regional produce, cheeses, and wines from the Pyrenees-Orientales. Arriving early helps you see the full selection and experience the local trading atmosphere at its liveliest.

The Pont du Diable, built between 1321 and 1341, ranks among France's oldest single-arch stone bridges and impresses with its medieval construction. This bridge demonstrates the engineering knowledge of its era and remains a striking example of medieval stonework.

Location: Pyrénées-Orientales

Location: arrondissement of Céret

Location: Vallespir

Elevation above the sea: 423 m

Shares border with: Maçanet de Cabrenys, Maureillas-las-Illas, Reynès, Oms, Vivès, Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts

Address: 6 boulevard du Maréchal-Joffre, 66400 Céret

Phone: +33468870000

Email: administration@mairie-ceret.fr

Website: https://ceret.fr

GPS coordinates: 42.48806,2.75139

Latest update: December 12, 2025 18:20