Collioure
Views of the Notre Dame des Anges and Chateau Royal.
Collioure is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France. It is situated in the south of France, 26 km (approx. 15 miles) from the Spanish border. Its small Catalan harbor is sheltered by a quiet bay where the chain or the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean Sea. The exceptionally sunny climate and the north wind “Tramontane” makes Collioure a unique place where Catalan "art de vivre" have their origins. For centuries, a much sought-after treasure of nature has been part of Collioure's traditions: anchovies. This fish is the basis for many typical Catalan dishes and is still prepared in the original traditional manner. – Collioure Tourist Office
