The Region
About Collioure
Collioure is a delightful, un spoilt fishing village steeped in history, dating back to the middle ages. Situated on the French Riviera of Languedoc Roussillon, where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean, Collioure is just 20 minutes from the Spanish border. Having 320 days of sunshine a year, you couldn't choose a better holiday destination.
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With beautiful, quiet, swimming beaches, art, culture, glorious cafes and restaurants serving some of the best food and wine in the area, this seaside idyll has something for everyone.
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For those who like walking there are some glorious walks and if you plan your route carefully you can take in some delightful watering holes as well as stunning views. History is all around you with chateaux to visit as well as artist trails throughout the town and further afield or the more hedonistic visitor may prefer trips to local wine producers or regional restaurants to sample the many fish and seafood menus or other gourmand delights.
Click on www.collioure.com for more information about the village of Collioure and surrounding region, to help you plan your holiday.
Local Information
The local tourist office produce lots of literature about the places to go and places to see, restaurants, attractions etc. but we are also happy to pass on reviews from our guests, particularly with regards to wheelchair accessibility, sources of equipment and supplies, transport tips or non-emergency medical services.
Address
L’Origine
2 Rue André Derain,
Collioure
66190
Download a map of the town
Travel
Plane
Collioure is accessible from;
Perpignan with Ryanair (30 mins away)
Carcassonne with Ryanair (60 mins away)
Girona with Ryanair (90 mins away)
Other airlines also fly into the region.
Take a train
Train from St. Pancras to Lille, Lille to Perpignan, local train from Perpignan to Collioure.
Journey time 12 - 14 hours
Take a car
Several autoroute options depending how long you want to take. Allow 12 - 14 hours, plus stops from Calais. .Motorways all the way to Perpignan with dual carriageway to Collioure, useful route planner at www.rac.co.uk or www.viamichelin.com
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