In France, The Catalonia area is one of the most famous for its character and its particular history.
In this region, you can still feel the influence of the Spanish Catalonia, in traditions, in the regional language and even in the culture.
Discover places such as Perpignan, ancient capital city of Mallorca kings, sublime and colourful ports as Port Vendres and Collioure famous for the presence of fauvist painters…
So many wonders and lovely places to discover!
Program
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Day 1 Perpignan – Salses
In the morning, visit Perpignan, the French Catalonia capital. In St John’s cathedral, observe the baroque altarpieces.
Discover the Castillet (only from outside) and the royal palace of the Majorca Kings. Walking quietly in the medieval streets, see the Sea Lodge, the town hall and the sculptures of Aristide Maillol.
Traditional lunch in the city centre of Perpignan.
In the afternoon, visit the Salses castle, an old fortress that used to be the lock gate over the ancient frontier between the kingdoms of France and Spain.
On the way back, a stop in Leucate, at the edge of the salt pond, there your guide will let you know more about the oyster grow up and production. Taste some local oysters (not included, contact us).
Accommodation in your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Perpignan.
Discover the Castillet (only from outside) and the royal palace of the Majorca Kings. Walking quietly in the medieval streets, see the Sea Lodge, the town hall and the sculptures of Aristide Maillol.
Traditional lunch in the city centre of Perpignan.
In the afternoon, visit the Salses castle, an old fortress that used to be the lock gate over the ancient frontier between the kingdoms of France and Spain.
On the way back, a stop in Leucate, at the edge of the salt pond, there your guide will let you know more about the oyster grow up and production. Taste some local oysters (not included, contact us).
Accommodation in your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Perpignan.
Day2 Villefranche-de-Conflent – Montlouis
Day 3 Port Vendres – Collioure
The morning, leave your hotel to reach Port Vendres, driving along the coast. Port Vendres is a fishermen and cruise arrival port at the bottom of the Alberes mountains. A little boat tour will lead you to Collioure.
During the travel in boat have a nice view over the coast, the Alberes mountains and the ancient curtain walls.
Guided visit of Collioure, Notre Dame church and the castle that offers you a beautiful panoramic view over the region.
Have a good lunch in the port of Collioure.
In the afternoon, let you drive along the « Vermeille Coast » to enjoy a panoramic tour in Banyuls.
Just after, make a stop for a wine tasting and have a short free time before coming back to your hotel in Perpignan.
During the travel in boat have a nice view over the coast, the Alberes mountains and the ancient curtain walls.
Guided visit of Collioure, Notre Dame church and the castle that offers you a beautiful panoramic view over the region.
Have a good lunch in the port of Collioure.
In the afternoon, let you drive along the « Vermeille Coast » to enjoy a panoramic tour in Banyuls.
Just after, make a stop for a wine tasting and have a short free time before coming back to your hotel in Perpignan.
Day4 Castelnou
These prices include :
- accommodation in a 3-star hotel, half-board (breakfast, dinner drinks not included) in Perpignan,
- entrance fees to monuments and sites of the program and also wine tasting,
- lunches,
- full-day guide services,
- driver’s cost included.
These prices do not include :
- transport (contact us),
- personal expenses,
- cancellation insurances (contact us),
- what is not mentioned in the program,
- single room : 90€/person.