ANTONIO MACHADO PLACE

The Espace Antonio Machado, a new space to discover!

Located in the grounds of the Hotel Quintana where he was welcomed on his arrival in Collioure, close to the cemetery where he is now buried, the Espace Machado retraces the poet's last days. From his arrival at Collioure railway station until his death on 22 February 1939, many people lavished care and attention on him and showed him admiration and esteem. His tragic fate has since become a symbol, and his grave an important place of remembrance. 

In addition to his grave, the town of Collioure felt it necessary to fill a void in its memory. This place, humble in its scale and sober in its scenography, now fills the gap. A trilingual educational trail tells the story of Machado's last journey and leads us to a space dedicated to meditation, in front of the reconstruction of the room where he died.

Espace Machado has the simple ambition of bringing the poet back to life, retracing his exile, honouring the symbol and, ultimately, keeping the flame of poetry alive.

The exhibition is located in the grounds of the Hotel Quintana, where the poet was welcomed on his arrival in Collioure, close to the cemetery where he is now buried, and traces Machado's last days. 

Margot and Lisa will be delighted to welcome you !