Collioure in autumn “The shimmering one”

The vines are covered in warm colours, the grapes have just been harvested, this is a key season for the vineyard!
Curious about this know-how, we go on a wine tour through the vineyards, to learn about the work of the vines on the Collioure Banyuls vintage wine, the PDO appellation area and many other little secrets from our guide!

The final step is a wine tasting to immerse yourself in the knowledge of wine, a “sacred product” of the Vermeille coast!

We combine our stroll through the Le Mouré district with a spot of culture thanks to the “Collioure, the journey begins” application.

With the phone turned horizontally, a notification appears on our phone at each point of interest. The audio explanations are captivating, and the descriptions of the paintings plunge us into the world of Fauvism.

A great activity to do at the end of the day in autumn, when the light is not too intense and you’re in a peaceful spot.

For greater comfort, remember to take headphones 🎧

Families are in for a treat at the “petites scènes” during the autumn school holidays, with shows for people of all ages, including theatre, dance and workshops for the little ones!

On the first weekend of the autumn school holidays, we never miss the autumn antique fair held either at the Château Royal or in the Faubourg. It has become a tradition for us, even if we’re not experts in the field!

On the coastal path, there’s a change of atmosphere as we dip our feet in the water at Oille beach. It’s a real treat as the sea is still very warm! Another advantage at this time of year is that the coastal path is much less crowded!

As for the Tour Madeloc, it offers a panoramic view of the Vermeille coast in the thousand colours of autumn.
The Ermitage de Consolation, with its beautiful, shimmering countryside and vineyards, plunges us into the calm and easy-going atmosphere of autumn.

In autumn, you can still enjoy guided tours of the Château Royal, guided walks around the town or the museum! The cultural scene is still very much alive.
The guided tours are all fascinating, and the guides provide an incredible experience, so much so that you can imagine yourself standing next to Henri Matisse and André Derain or on the rampart walk with the kings of Majorca at the Château Royal!

Then we’re off on the culinary trail of Collioure!

• Tasting of Collioure anchovies in the 2 historic establishments: Anchois Roque and Anchois Desclaux. Good to know – at Anchois Desclaux, there’s a film showing just before the tasting.

• PDO Collioure wine tasting at the Cave Coopérative de Collioure, where you can breathe in the salty, woody aromas and taste this typical, local wine.

• At the end of our visit, we buy some crunchy almond biscuits, accompanied by a glass of Banyuls to really make the most of them. We learned a lot about the historic know-how that makes up the identity of this village!