Elne
Once the first capital of the historical province of Roussillon before Perpignan took that role, Elne is a small town in southern France's Pyrénées-Orientales known for its Roman architectural remains. The town sits in Mediterranean wine-growing country near the Tech river, with a small central core of cafés and restaurants, and scenic surrounds close to both mountains and the coast.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population7,007
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.7 km6.0 mi
Nearest airports
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Elne: quick answers
Where is Elne?
Elne is in Pyrénées-Orientales, France, about 12 km7.5 miles in a straight line from Perpignan.
How do you get to Elne?
The nearest airport is Perpignan/Rivesaltes (PGF), about 29 min away by road. The nearest train station is Elne, about 4 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Elne?
The warmest month is July, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 7°C45°F. The wettest month is October, with about 96 mm3.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Elne?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 5 restaurants, 1 café and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Elne?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Castelnou, Villefranche-de-Conflent and Collioure.