Vernet-les-Bains

Vernet-les-Bains is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.It is a centre for visitors and holidaymakers. The village enjoys a sunny climate (with, on average, 300 days of sunshine each year) and is set in a sheltered valley in the foothills of the Canigou mountain - which rises to a height of 2,785 metres (over 9,000 feet). Tranquil and restful, Vernet-les-Bains has long been known for its hot water spring. There is a professional spa/therapy centre in the village.GeographyLocalisationVernet-les-Bains is located in the canton of Le Canigou and in the arrondissement of Prades.TransportClose by is the Yellow train which runs 63km from Villefranche-de-Conflent up to Mont-Louis and Latour-de-Carol. The line has the highest station in France at 1593m and is both a vital lifeline during winter conditions and a favourite tourist attraction.Appears to be a "local" bus service between Perpignan & Vernet-les-Bains.Villefranche-de-Conflent is also on a regional train line that connects to Perpignan.Sites of interest Village arboretum de Vernet-les-BainsThe Entente Cordiale Monument in Vernet-les-BainsNear the highest point in Vernet-les-Bains, next to the mairie, stands a monument to the Entente Cordiale of 1904. It is the only one of its kind in France.