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Very helpfull staff, my best weekend in collioure thank to them

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

The staff here are amazingly knowledgeable about their town and willing to help anyone discover the charms of Collioure. We were on our way out of town and looking for a magnet and sure enough they had some art style magnets, just what we were looking for. They staff gave us all sorts of information about the community and we were so glad we stopped by! If you need to know anything - head here first when you visit Collioure.

Helpful lady receptionist. Answered all information asked. Job well done.

Fantastic town and the tourist office was very helpful

Worth looking out for free guided tours of town. We had a 2 hr visit including 4 wineries with tasting.

Fabulous location, beautiful architecture, great shopping too with many independent vendors and covers of restaurants

A nice tourist office a little busy as collioure itself is a popular place to visit.