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As you stroll Collioure's lanes, you'll occasionally see prints hanging on the walls. You're
on the “Chemin du Fauvisme,” where you'll find 20 copies of Derain's and Matisse's
works, inspired by their stays in Collioure in 1905. The
Espace Fauve
office, across from
thechâteauatthefootofthefootbridge,hasFrench-onlyfliersthatidentifywherethecop-
ies are mounted in Collioure. As with Arles and Vincent van Gogh, there are no original
paintingsbyDerainorMatissehereforthepublictoenjoy.However,themuseuminCéret
You'llusuallyfindthebestsand-to-stoneratioatPlagedePortd'AvallorPlageSt.Vincent
(paddleboat/kayak rentals-€14-20/hour, summer only). The tiny Plage de la Balette is
quietest, with views of Collioure.
Collioure and the surrounding area produce well-respected wines, and many shops offer
informal tastings of the sweet Banyuls and Collioure reds and rosés. Try
Vins d'Auteurs,
with a good selection from many wineries and fair prices (next to Hôtel Fregate at 6 Place
Maréchal Leclerc, tel. 04 68 55 45 22).
Mildly interesting
Promenade sur Mer
boat excursions provide views of Collioure from
the Mediterranean as they cruise toward Spain and back (€12-16, 3-5/day, 1 hour, Easter-
Sept weather permitting, leaves from breakwater near château, commentary in French
only,mobile0633619744).
Roussillon Crosières
offersboatservicetoArgelèssurMer,
allowing you to boat one way and take the train back (€6, 4/day, daily,
www.roussillon-
The three views described here offer different perspectives of this splendid area.
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Stone Windmill
Stone steps lead 10 minutes up behind Collioure's modern art museum to a 13th-century
windmill with good views that are positively peachy at sunset. Find the museum behind
Hôtel Triton, walk through its stony backyard, follow the paved path marked with yellow
dashes, and climb about 140 steps. Bring your own beverage.
