Collioure

Collioure occupies a sheltered Mediterranean bay on the Côte Vermeille in Occitanie. The eastern Pyrenees descend towards this stretch of French coast, where vineyards and rocky coves shape the land around the harbour. The Château Royal de Collioure, once associated with the Kings of Majorca, stands beside the water, while the distinctive bell tower of Notre-Dame-des-Anges was originally built as a lighthouse. In 1905, Henri Matisse and André Derain painted here, and their bold use of colour helped define Fauvism. Collioure is also known for its long-established anchovy tradition. See how Collioure fits into the Côte Vermeille by browsing webcams nearby.

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