Top activities for families !

Burying your feet in the sand after you’ve dropped your bags off is the perfect way to start your holiday!
So grab your buckets and spades and head to the beaches of Collioure!
The pebble beach at Le Boramar is a charming place, between the church and the castle.
But we preferred the beaches of Saint Vincent and Port d’Avall, which are sandy beaches, great for building sandcastles!
After the Port d’Avall beach, we ventured to the smaller and more intimate la Balette beach, which we loved.

After arriving, we set up on the beach to take in the scenery – what an exceptional view to kick start our holiday!

The town then invites us to explore the colourful streets of Le Mouré and Port d’Avall, stopping off at the little shops that make our visit so much fun!

The adventure continues, and the whole family is eager to explore the village a little more with a treasure hunt that leads us right into the Tourist Office!

A fun adventure to explore Collioure!

The aim? On a trail lasting around 1 hour 40 minutes, reproduce the mysterious painting by Matisse in the company of Mamie Louche! At the end of the trail, a treasure awaits us at the tourist office.

We’ve got our box containing a map, some riddles and the materials we need to discover the painting – and off we go!

The clock is ticking and we’re off to put the painting together!

From the Place du 8 Mai 1945, take the little train up through the terraced vineyards in the heights of Collioure to Fort Saint-Elme.

The route continues down to Port-Vendres along the docks and corniche.

The panoramic view of the Rocky Coast and its coves is breathtaking!

The “Petits Fauves” workshop at the Vitrine sur le Fauvism centre: facing the bay of Collioure, brushes in hand, our children begin to paint in the style of the Fauvism painters!

• During the school holidays and in July and August for ages 4 to 10

The Museum of Modern Art creative workshops: the whole family can take part in workshops led by an artist with a passion for their art!

• June to August from the age of 7

With the “Collioure, the journey begins” app installed on our phones, we set off on a walking tour in the company of Henri Matisse and André Derain!

Captivating audio, incredible drone views and a film of exceptional quality provide a rich insight into the artistic history of Collioure. It’s fun for all the family!

For greater comfort, use headphones 🎧

We’ll be boarding a boat and heading for Port Vendres, Cap Béar and Argelès! You can also explore caves or take a look underwater.

• Kapmer, Roussillon croisières and CTM offer these services from spring to autumn.

Aboard a kayak, paddleboard or dinghy, the sea is calling!

• In July and August, the sailing club or the Bora Bora offer kayaking and paddleboarding and dinghy sailing at the club!

The coastal path is a great place to enjoy the scenery while exploring the area.

You’ll be walking up above the sea, passing coves, vineyards, villages and numerous heritage monuments!

• A visit to the Church of Notre Dame des Anges is a must!
• An unusual guided tour of Collioure to explore the town.
• For an introduction to the history of Collioure, we visit the Château Royal with a guide. The immersive film “Explora” brings our tour to a close.
• After a visit to the museum exhibition, we head for the windmill, the Gloriette and Fort Saint Elme!

To round off our family getaway, we make a point of visiting the market, which takes place on Sundays and Wednesdays, and is a must if you’re looking to get the full experience of local flavours!