Located in the far south of France in the department of Pyrenees-Orientales, Collioure village nestled in a bay just to mix the clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the rocks of the Pyrenees. Several beaches of sand or pebbles, cracks will allow you to enjoy swimming.
City of art and historic city since ancient times, Collioure invites you to discover its history and its outstanding architectural heritage.
Collioure has always been an inspiration for artists. Picasso, Matisse, Derain, Dufy, Chagall, Marquet and many others have immortalized the small Catalan port. Today the Museum of Modern Art, a forty art galleries and artists from diverse backgrounds continue to make Collioure "City of Painters".
Cuisine revolves around wine, anchovies and crisp. A mountain winery, built in terraces, planted centuries before Christ, swept by the Tramontana, heated by the sun gives rise to wines of character. : The AOC Banyuls, sweet wine and Collioure AOC, red, pink or white.
For centuries, the anchovy Collioure are part of the Catalan culinary tradition. The label "Site remarkable taste" award and ensures a traditional preparation, craft and authentic from the small blue fish.
The Crunchy Collioure, it is a dry cake decorated with almonds or chocolate chips. Its preparation is also traditional, made with natural products.
The spa, too, plays an important role in the economy of the village. Rehabilitation center, under agreement, is open year round.
SIGHTSEEING
The Moré: This old neighborhood of fishermen and sailors is a maze of picturesque alleys connected by staircases in which to find the cool under the arbor during the summer.
The Royal Castle: Built on the site of an ancient castrum, issue a victorious conquest of the Visigoth king Wamba in 673, the castle was built by the Counts of Barcelona and the kings of Aragon and became the residence of been the kings of Majorca (1276-1344). The castle known various arrangements during the Middle Ages, a larger extension in the 15th and even more radical changes between 1669 and 1673, with Vauban. Historical monument in 1922. Throughout the year many events take place within its walls: festival of theater, dance, exhibitions, antiques fair, Christmas Court ...
La Chapelle Saint-Vincent: The rock on which it is built was once an island. According to legend, is where St. Vincent suffered martyrdom in 303. It was built in 1701 for the arrival of the new relics of the saint.
Fort Miradou: From simple turn, the fort is from the fourteenth, with Charles V, an important part of the defensive system Collioure. In 1672, Vauban give it its current configuration.
Fort and Fort Carré Rond (XVIII) complete the defensive system.
The Church of Our Lady of the Angels: Built in 1684, outside the gallery will be added in 1725. Despite its austere appearance, the church has a rich and exceptional interior design, especially the high altar reredos, designed by the Catalan artist Joseph Sunyer, carved wood and covered with a sheet gold. Opportunity to visit the treasury of the church.
The bell tower: The stones show the stages of its construction: the lower part dates from the thirteenth, the upper part of the fifteenth and fourteenth. The tower served as a beacon, then in prison and will be connected to the church in 1693 to become its bell tower. In 1810, the dome rose give it its present appearance.
Fort St. Elmo: In 1552, Charles Quint facts surrounding the old tower of the Guardia fears of a powerful, it becomes the Fort St. Elmo, the defensive system of southern Collioure.
The convent and the cloister of the Dominicans: a rich bourgeois 13th End of the city donated a house surrounded by gardens in the order of the Dominicans for the construction of the Convent. It will be closed in 1790.
The Mill: Probably the oldest in the Roussillon. Built in 1337, under the kingdom of Majorca, it was originally designed to grind grain. Now restored (2001) using the techniques of the time, it is transformed into oil mill.
The Hermitage of Consolation: Accessible by road crests, it houses a chapel of the 15th containing an altar decorated with Our Lady of Consolation and ex-votos.
Tower Madeloc (XIII): It amounts to 652 m above sea level and enjoys an exceptional view overlooking the plain and the coast of Roussillon. Old signal tower, it was used to monitor the sea and Spain to deal with fewer attacks.
The Protestant church: Work of the Danish architect Viggo Dorph-Petersen, it was inaugurated March 4, 1906.
The grave of Antonio Machado: In 1939, the great Spanish poet Antonio Machado and humanist, committed Republican, fled the Franco dictatorship and come to Collioure. He died February 22, 1939. His grave is the object of contemplation of thousands of Spanish each year.
The Museum of Modern Art: Founded in 1930 by the artist Jean Peské, the museum contains the works of many modern and contemporary artists (Cocteau, Camoin, Pignon, Balbino Giner, Descossy ...). Established since 1980 in the house of Senator Pams, the museum has greatly expanded its collections both in art history of 20th in contemporary art.
The path of Fauvism: Walking tour in the old city, dotted with 19 reproductions of paintings by Henri Matisse and Andre Derain Collioure during their stay in the summer 1905.
Easter: Good Friday Procession of the Sanch to 21h at the beginning of the church.
Mid-June: Musaïques Collioure of "Marriage of Wine and Art".
June 23: Feast of St. John Sardanes, bonfires and fireworks.
July 14: Bastille Day.
14-18 August: Festival of St. Vincent.
August 16: Rodeo and Fireworks.
Every weekend in April, May and September: Catalan folklore.
All Saints Weekend: Antiques Fair at the Royal Castle.
December 6: Christmas at the Court of the royal castle.
December 31: Eve: Eve dressed on the beach.
ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Neighboring sites: Musée Aristide Maillol in Banyuls-sur-Mer, Museum of Modern Art in Ceret, Little Yellow Train of Cerdanya, Dali Museum in Figueres, Cadaques Village.
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WEATHER
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Tuesday 21 May
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RESTAURANTS
Brasserie de la Marine
8.3
Collioure
Ideally located 50 meters from the beach, opposite the Royal Castle of Collioure, the Brasserie de la Marine welcomes you to his room accommodating up to 15 people. Its large terrace...
Located in Collioure
29 € per person
Côté Patio
Collioure
SPIRIT CATALAN - In the village of Collioure, a century home that delights the regulars fresh local products ... Make full stop at the restaurant Côté Patio is the promise of an authentic...
Located in Collioure
41 € per person
Le Cèdre
8.5
Port-Vendres
Centennial - He stands there in the park. Majestic and imposing. Centennial also. He lent his name to the restaurant. Le Cèdre. Welcome to Port-Vendres in Cedar! Catalan House - Located...
Côté Saisons located in a newly refurbished 19th century house provide 5 guest rooms that offer comfort and beautifully decorated french interiors. Most of the rooms have breathtaking...
Located 12.2 km from Collioure
From 70 € to 120 € the double room
Chambres d'hotes L Jonqueres d'Oriola
9.3
Corneilla-del-Vercol
3 bed and breakfast of charm (including 1 suite) in a mansion of the 18th century. www.bed-and-breakfast-corneilla.com.
Located 15.6 km from Collioure
From 65 € to 67 € the double room
Ancienne Gare
8.6
Brouilla
Charming guest rooms in an old restored train station.
Comfortable studio in Collioure, on the first floor of a small building in a nice quiet building, well maintained and closed near the sea and shops. Comprising an entrance hall with...
Located in Collioure
From 280 € to 420 € per week
Résidence Saphir T3 au calme bord de mer
10
Collioure
Ideal 4 people, nice apartmen 48sqm, comfortablel terrace, privat garage. All in a quiet residence. Located along the corniche, 10 minutes walk from the beaches and the historic center...
Located in Collioure
From 500 € to 700 € per week
Bungalow entre mer et garrigues
Collioure
Bungalow located 50 m from the sea entrance, courtyard with total area: 35 m ². Hor-subdivision, semi-covered terrace very ensolleillée, south facing, equipped with: table, chairs and...
Le Méditerranée is a Village Club ****, located within idyllic surroundings, near the sea and the mountain. Mobil homes, 'gîte' (little house) and natural cottage with terrace and garden...
Located 6.6 km from Collioure
Camping les oliviers
8.3
SPECIAL OFFER
Le Boulou
Camping with beautiful mountain views and exceptionally mild climate, offering you numerous possibilities to enjoy your leisure time. Including walking or climbing the mountains, horse...
Located 19.8 km from Collioure
From 14.50 € to 20 € per day
La pergola
8.4
Sainte-Marie
At 400 m from the beach, the pergola on a shady park, quiet family home with swimming pool.
Just 500 metres from Collioure town centre and a 10-minute walk from the beach is Hotel Madeloc. It offers a heated outdoor swimming pool, a rooftop solarium and a hot tub. Guest rooms...
Located in Collioure
Room from 59 €
Casa Païral
8.6
Collioure
Situated 250 metres from Collioure beach and port, Casa Païral features an exotic floral garden and a heated outdoor swimming pool. The hotel is located in a 19th century Catalan building...
Located in Collioure
Room from 89 €
Hotel Le Bon Port
7.9
Collioure
Facing the sea, the Hotel Le Bon Port offers a lovely outdoor swimming pool and 2 terraces with sweeping views overlooking the Collioure Bay and Royal Château. Set amongst rolling pine...
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