The Pyrénées-Orientales department offers a wide variety of landscapes, reflecting the diversity of its population. Situated between land, sea and mountains, its particular geographical situation offers an impressive mosaic of territories.
The Pyrénées-Orientales department is a veritable open-air museum, distinguished by its remarkable cultural diversity. The rich and tumultuous past of the Catalan people is still clearly visible today. More than 300 listed historic monuments cover the entire region, including two that are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites (the Place Forte de Mont-Louis and Fort Libéria). Our department offers a wide range of different styles in the artistic, religious, military, industrial and civil spheres.
Get some fresh air and altitude, and take the time to explore our natural riches. Discover the authentic, unspoilt beauty of the Côte Vermeille along the coast.
Top 5 Charmhotel
1 - Perpignan
Perpignan is an easy destination to fall in love with.
Constantly sunny, the capital of Roussillon enjoys a privileged location between the sea and the Pyrenees. The town nicknamed "the beautiful Catalan" attracts many families on holiday.
Visitors are as interested in the city's Catalan identity as they are in its sumptuous panoramas and iconic monuments (Palace of the Kings of Majorca, the Castillet...).
We are located in Perpignan, a 15-minute walk from the city centre.
2 - Canet-en-Roussillon
Come and stroll along the 9 km of fine sandy beach, stroll along the edge of the Natura 2000 listed lake, watch the pink flamingos nestling in the reed beds, discover the fishermen's huts... What a programme!
The pond invites birdwatchers to take a leisurely stroll along its discovery trail, dotted with observation posts.
Canet-en-Roussillon also boasts a host of sea-related sports activities! Windsurfing, kitesurfing, beach volleyball, kayaking, paddle and jet skiing are just some of the activities on offer. There's also a casino with slot machines, as well as restaurants, cafés and nightclubs to keep nightlife fans entertained.
13.7 km - 19 minutes
3 - Argelès-sur-Mer
A stay in Argelès-sur-Mer is an experience, whatever the season, whatever the mood. With the mountains as its panorama and the sea as its horizon, the Catalan town "on the shores of clay" never fails to impress. It likes to be open to everyone. As we all know, its sandy coastline and coves are an undeniable attraction. But Argelès-sur-Mer is so much more than that.
The life of its village, the effervescence of its port, its heritage and culture, its gastronomy, its wine estates, its walks and hikes, its wild and unspoilt side, the warmth of its people, its beautiful escapes... so many things and stories that testify to its brilliance. Because Argelès-sur-Mer turns heads and changes perspectives, it's there where you least expect it.
A city of sharing, of good times spent together, of memorable memories. A town where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean.
Stroll, learn, enjoy, experience... and have fun!
22.8 km - 23 minutes
4 - Collioure
Venture down the narrow pedestrian streets of Collioure on the Côte Vermeille Grand Site Occitanie Sud de France. You'll notice many architectural details that bear witness to the different occupations over the centuries.
Among the balconies of flowers and houses with colourful facades, you won't be able to miss the old medieval walls, a reminder of the town's historic past.
Collioure is home to an incomparable wealth of maritime and architectural treasures. With its Catalan port, fishing village, medieval heritage and the sun-drenched colours of the Mediterranean coast, you'll understand why Matisse, Derain and Picasso decided to set up their easels here. Discover a beautiful stopover in the Pyrénées Orientales, also known as the pearl of the Côte Vermeille.
28.9 km -27 minutes
5 - Torreilles
Nestling in the heart of the Pyrénées-Orientales, Torreilles is a "little corner of paradise" for all those who have discovered it.
Steeped in a past steeped in tradition, our typically Catalan village has managed over the years to preserve the identity and character that give it its charm. As you stroll along the traditional lanes and meet the locals, you'll discover unsuspected treasures: old houses, squares from bygone days, a Romanesque chapel hidden away in a magnificent green setting... Benefiting from a rich terroir and unspoilt nature, Torreilles remains one of the last sanctuaries of the Mediterranean.
Its long, unspoilt beach, sheltered by dunes, is a veritable oasis listed by the Conservatoire du Littoral. An invitation to the gentle way of life, where you can combine relaxation with the discovery of an exceptional region.
13.6 km - 22 minutes
