Rivesaltes, commune in Pyrénées-Orientales, France
Rivesaltes is a French municipality located in the Pyrénées-Orientales department near the Spanish border. It forms part of the Perpignan Méditerranée Métropole metropolitan area and sits within the canton of Rivesaltes.
Rivesaltes has roots dating back to the Middle Ages, shaped by its location along important trade routes. The region played a role in historical relations between France and Spain across the centuries.
The municipality is easily accessible via main roads and lies close to Perpignan, making visits straightforward. Exploring the surrounding countryside and nearby villages is a good way to experience the wider region and its character.
Location: canton of Rivesaltes
Location: Rosselló
Location: Pyrénées-Orientales
Location: Perpignan Méditerranée Métropole
Location: arrondissement of Perpignan
Elevation above the sea: 29 m
Shares border with: Salses-le-Château, Claira, Pia, Perpignan, Peyrestortes, Espira-de-l'Agly
Address: 66600 Rivesaltes, France
Phone: +33468385959
Email: mairie@rivesaltes.fr
Website: http://rivesaltes.fr
GPS coordinates: 42.76889,2.87389
Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:22
Mémorial du camp de Rivesaltes
4.7 km
Maison natale du maréchal Joffre
124 m
Église Saint-André de Rivesaltes
323 m
Église Sainte-Marie d'Espira-de-l'Agly
3.3 km
Chapelle Saint-Pierre de Claira
4.7 kmMonastère d'Espira-de-l’Agly
3.3 km
Sant Andreu de Ribesaltes
323 m
Castell de Paretstortes
2.4 km
Vila fortificada de Ribesaltes
284 m
Église Saint Jean l'évangéliste de Peyrestortes
2.4 km
Mas d'en Fages
5.7 km
Institution Notre-Dame-des-Anges de Espira-de-l'Agly
3.3 km
Institution Notre-Dame-des-Anges d'Espira-de-l'Agly
3.3 kmEquestrian statue of Maréchal Joffre
224 mOrgue de tribune de l'église Saint-André de Rivesaltes
321 mCaves Byrrh of Rivesaltes
3.7 kmCadran Solaire
2.4 kmCadran solaire
2.4 kmLe Rève d'Icare
1 kmMonument aux morts
427 mMemorial stone, memorial
3.2 kmMemorial stone, memorial
422 mMemorial stone, memorial
566 mMemorial stone, memorial
486 mMemorial stone, memorial
484 mMemorial, war memorial
2.4 kmMemorial, war memorial
2.6 kmWayside cross
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