Travel Guide Collioure

Jewel of the Catalan coast, Collioure has kept intact the charm of the old historical city, famous since the kings of Majorca and immortalized by the greatest painters of the 20th century. Picturesque little streets of unspeakable charm, interspersed with staircases and houses with flowered balconies, a church with an emblematic bell tower, a powerful castle bordered by small beaches, Catalan boats recognizable by their bright colors and their typical masts, a blue sky that never leaves you... Everything contributes to make Collioure the most visited site of the department. And then and above all, Collioure opens a page of the History of Art of the beginning of the XXth century: Matisse and Derain, dazzled by its luminous and serene sky and its small fishing port, put the place on their canvases and made the glory of this village which it is necessary to traverse on foot by winding along its coloured and flowered lanes. Collioure captivates in summer and winter, this village never sleeps. And whatever the season, you will enjoy discovering its small craft stores and art galleries, tasting its famous anchovies, sitting at a table in one of the many restaurants and taking a break on one of the three beaches. The tourist office is full of information about the village and its surroundings. Themed tours and guided visits are offered, and walking tours invite you to go up to the terraced vineyards to better contemplate this unique setting. We love Collioure and we never get tired of it