Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Come here to unwind and regroup. Even with its crowds of vacationers in peak sea-
son (July and August are busy), Collioure is what many look for when they head to the
Riviera—a sunny, relaxing splash in the Mediterranean.
Planning Your Time
Check your ambition at the station. Enjoy a slow coffee on
le Med,
lose yourself in the old
town's streets, compare the
gelati
shops on Rue Vauban, sample the fine local wines, and
relax on a pebble-sand beach (waterproof shoes are helpful). And if you have a car, don't
miss a drive into the hills above Collioure.
MostofCollioure'sshopping,sights,andhotelsareintheoldtown,neartheChâteauRoy-
al. There are good views of the old town from across the bay near the recommended Hôtel
Boramar and brilliant views from the hills above. You can walk from one end of Collioure
to the other in 20 minutes.
Tourist Information
The TI hides behind the main beachfront cafés at 5 Place du 18 Juin (July-Aug Mon-Sat
9:00-20:00, Sun 10:00-18:00; April-June and Sept Mon-Sat 9:00-12:00 & 14:00-19:00,
Sun 10:00-12:30 & 14:30-18:00; Oct-March Mon-Sat 9:00-12:00 & 14:00-18:00, closed
Sun; tel. 04 68 82 15 47,
www.collioure.com
)
.
Arrival in Collioure
By Train:
Walkoutofthestation(nobaggagestorage),turnright,andfollowRueAristide
Maillol downhill for about 10 minutes until you see Hôtel Fregate (directions to hotels are
listedfromthisreferencepoint—see“SleepinginCollioure,”later).Pickupaschedulefor
Spanish side-trips or for your next destination (station staffed 9:00-13:30 & 14:40-18:00).
By Car:
Collioure is 16 miles south of Perpignan. Take the
Perpignan-Sud Sortie
exit from the autoroute and follow signs to
Argelès-sur-Mer
(also called
Argelès
), then
Collioure par la Corniche
(
sortie
13). Parking is a challenge and almost impossible in
summer—arrive early or late. Follow
Collioure Centre-Ville
signs, turn left onto Rue de
la République when you see the
Garage Renault
sign, and look for any available spots.
There's a big pay lot (Parking Glacis) at the bottom of Rue de la République (€12/24
hours). The best deal is the Parking du Stade, a 15-minute walk from the center past Fort
Miradou (on Route du Pla de las Fourques, €2/24 hours year-round). In high season, it's
easiest to park at the remote Parking Cap Dourats on the Route de Madeloc (€6/24 hours)
