Collioure Essentials

Collioure is defined by its military history and artistic legacy as the cradle of Fauvism. This selection features the 13th-century Château Royal, once the summer residence of the Kings of Majorca, and the 17th-century Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges, notable for its unique bell tower that formerly served as a lighthouse. The list spans from the central Boramar beach to the defensive heights of Fort Saint-Elme and the Madeloc Tower, while also marking the final resting place of Spanish poet Antonio Machado.

Château Royal de Collioure

The Château Royal de Collioure is a massive French royal castle in the town of Collioure, a few kilometers north of the Spanish border in…

Fort Saint-Elme

Fort Saint-Elme is a military fort constructed between 1538 and 1552 under the reign of Charles V.

Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges

A 17th-century Mediterranean Gothic church featuring a distinctive bell tower that originally served as a medieval lighthouse. The interior houses an intricate Baroque gilded wood altarpiece carved by Joseph Sunyer in 1698.

Point de vue n°7 - Sur le clocher de Collioure

An elevated vantage point offering a direct perspective of the iconic Notre-Dame-des-Anges bell tower and the surrounding harbor.

Boramar

A central beach located between the Château Royal and the church, known for its pebble shore and views of the town's historic waterfront.

Chapelle Saint-Vincent

A small 18th-century chapel built on a rocky outcrop to commemorate the arrival of the relics of Saint Vincent, the town's patron saint, in 1701.

Tombe de Machado

The final resting place of the renowned Spanish poet Antonio Machado, who died in exile in Collioure in 1939. The site remains a significant cultural landmark for literature enthusiasts.

Tour Madeloc

A 13th-century watchtower built by James II of Majorca at an elevation of 650 meters. It was part of a strategic signal network protecting the Roussillon coast.

Moulin

Originally built in the 14th century for grain, this is the oldest windmill in the Roussillon region. It was restored in 2001 to produce olive oil.

Fort carré et tour de l'Etoile

Military fortifications dating back to the 18th century, designed to protect the northern approach to Collioure's bay.

Le musée d’Art Moderne de Collioure

Established in 1934 by artist Jean Peské and housed in the Villa Pams, this museum showcases modern and contemporary works with a focus on the town's Fauvist history.