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Très bienn reçu , et surtout buen dirigé pour vtt et rando.
Il faudrait avoir un parking, pour que les camping-car puissent ce mettre pour la journée , sans gêner. Impossible de ce garer, aire de camping très cher.
Et puis le camping les amandiers est super , il faudrait refaire la route qui descend, avec un aménagement des côtés.
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LOST IN THE COLOURS OF COLLIOURE: A MEDITERRANEAN GEM

Nestled between the shimmering Mediterranean Sea and the vine-laced foothills of the Pyrenees, Collioure is one of those rare places that captures your heart before you even realise it's happened. I had barely stepped off the coastal road before I was met with a visual symphony: ochre and pink buildings, sunlit stone alleyways, and the brightly painted fishing boats bobbing in the bay like strokes from an artist’s brush. And in a way, that’s exactly what they are.

THE TOWN THAT INSPIRED THE MASTERS
Collioure is no ordinary coastal town. It is where the modern art movement Fauvism was born. Henri Matisse and André Derain fell under its spell in the early 20th century, enchanted by the quality of the light and the riot of colours. As I strolled through the town, it was easy to see why. Every corner looks like it could be a painting — and many of them are. Look out for the trail of easels around town showing famous works painted at the exact spots where the artists stood.

A CASTLE BY THE SEA
You can’t miss the Château Royal de Collioure. It dominates the seafront — a fortress that has guarded this coastline since medieval times. Exploring it is like stepping through centuries: from the Knights Templar to Vauban’s reinforcements under Louis XIV. The views from the ramparts across the harbour are breathtaking — especially at sunset, when the sky turns a palette of gold and lavender.

THE POSTCARD VIEW
The most photographed spot in Collioure is surely the Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges, perched right on the water’s edge. Its distinctive pink dome and lighthouse-like bell tower are the town’s calling card. Whether you see it by day, reflected in the still sea, or by night when it's gently lit, it’s a sight that stays with you.

FOOD WITH SOUL
If you’re a seafood lover, you’re in luck. Collioure is famous for its anchovies, still prepared traditionally in local factories you can visit. I sat down at a quayside café and enjoyed a platter of anchovies in oil, olives, and a glass of Banyuls, the local fortified wine — sweet, rich, and perfect with salty fish.

Restaurants like Le 5ème Péché or Casa Léon deliver refined cuisine without the pretense. And don’t skip the ice cream at Glaces et Mignardises — I had lavender and honey, and I still think about it.

BEYOND THE TOWN
Collioure is also a great base for exploration. The hiking trail to Fort Saint-Elme gives stunning panoramic views of the coast and vineyards. If you're feeling adventurous, walk part of the Sentier du Littoral, the coastal path that leads to nearby coves and fishing villages.

FINAL THOUGHTS
Collioure is like stepping into a living painting — a place where the Mediterranean meets the muse. It's elegant without being stuffy, artistic without trying too hard, and impossibly photogenic at every turn.

It’s the kind of town that lingers long after you’ve left. And if you do visit, don’t be surprised if you find yourself planning your return before you’ve even unpacked.

See you next time, Collioure. You’ve made a masterpiece of my memories.

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