Perthus Tunnel, Le Perthus

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The Perthus Tunnel is a twin-bore railway tunnel between France and Spain under the Eastern Pyrenees, built as part of the high-speed railway line Perpignan-Figueres. It has made possible the implementation of direct high-speed trains connecting the two countries' railway systems since December 2013, linking the Spanish AVE network with the French TGV. The tunnel is named after the nearby border town of Le Perthus. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°28'0"N, 2°52'0"E

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Perthus Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort de Bellegarde, Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines Abbey, Puig Neulós, Priory of Santa Maria del Vilar.

0.7 miSW
Forts and castles, Military museum, Museum
Fort de Bellegarde, Le Perthus
18 min walk • Perched on a high ridge overlooking the picturesque town of Le Perthus, France, Fort de Bellegarde stands as a testament to military architecture and the turbulent history of the region. This imposing fortress, constructed in the 17th century, is a remarkable example...
6 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines Abbey, Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines
153 min walk • Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines Abbey is a Benedictine abbey in Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines, Pyrénées-Orientales, France. It was dedicated to Saint Genesius and Saint Michael, to whom the surviving church is still dedicated.
4.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Trail
Puig Neulós
108 min walk • Puig Neulós stands as a natural sentinel on the border between France and Spain, marking the eastern end of the Pyrenees mountain range. This mountain peak, rising to an elevation of 1,256 meters, offers breathtaking panoramic views that draw hikers and nature...
3.6 miNE
Monastery
Priory of Santa Maria del Vilar
92 min walk • The Priory of Santa Maria del Vilar at Villelongue-dels-Monts in the department of the Pyrénées-Orientales, France, houses the Romanian Orthodox Monastery of the Dormition of the Mother of God.
6 miNW
Forts and castles
Château d'Aubiry, Céret
154 min walk • The Château d'Aubiry is a château located in Céret, built between 1893 and 1904. Designed by the Danish architect Viggo Dorph-Petersen, the Château d'Aubiry was built for the son of French industrialist Pierre Bardou-Job.
4.3 miNW
Church
St. Mary's Church, Le Boulou
110 min walk • The Sainte-Marie du Boulou church is a partly Romanesque church located in Le Boulou, in the French department of Pyrénées-Orientales. It is classified as a historical monument for its porch in 1910 and its portal in 1938.
1.6 miNW
Church
Église Sainte-Marie de l'Ecluse-Haute
42 min walk • The Sainte-Marie de La Cluse-Haute church, or Saint-Nazaire church or Saint-Georges church is a Romanesque church located in Les Cluses, in the French department of Pyrénées-Orientales.
3.8 miN
Church
St. Saturnin Church, Montesquieu-des-Albères
96 min walk • The church of Saint-Saturnin de Montesquieu-des-Albères is the parish church of Montesquieu-des-Albères in the Pyrénées-Orientales department. The church is located on the outskirts of the historic village, below the old castle of Montesquieu.
6.3 miNE
Church
Église Saint-Assiscle et Sainte-Victoire, Sorède
161 min walk • The church of Saint-Assiscle and Sainte-Victoire is the parish church of Sorède in the Pyrénées-Orientales department. The church is located in the heart of the village, next to the lordly castle.
5 miNE
Church
Église Saint-Félix et Saint-Blaise, Laroque-des-Albères
129 min walk • The church of Saint-Félix-et-Saint-Blaise de Laroque-des-Albères is the parish church and the main church of Laroque-des-Albères, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department. The church is located within the ramparts of the old walled city of Laroque, at...
4.5 miNE
Locality
Villelongue-dels-Monts
114 min walk • One of the main attractions in Villelongue-dels-Monts is the historic Church of Saint Andrew, a beautiful Romanesque church dating back to the 11th century. Visitors can explore the church's intricate architectural details and learn about its rich history, providing a...