Collioure and its colorful streets
Collioure is the first stop on the rocky coast.
After visiting this colorful and historic city, you can go to Port-Vendres located 15 km from the campsite Les Chênes Rouges. As its name indicates, a marina, fishing and commercial port is at the heart of this city.
You may be able to discover exceptional ships such as the Hermione or the Belem or even enjoy the sale of freshly caught fish on the quay or at the auction.
Because of the presence of this historic port, numerous excavations are carried out and all the finds are collected in the excavation depot.
A medieval architecture
When you arrive in this city, you will discover an obelisk on the market place, a tribute to the monarch Louis XVI. Military city, many buildings are present, whether the fort fanal or the lighthouse Béar, place where we record the highest wind speeds in the department.
The cove of Paulilles is a protected site, a cove in the heart of nature where you can swim among the fish. Former dynamite factory rehabilitated, you can discover a piece of history among the gardens and workshops present on the site.
And then Port-Vendres became famous with the Chevaliers du Fiel movie called “Les municipaux”.
Discover Banyules-sur-mer
On the way, you can discover the city of Banyuls-sur-mer, 20 km from the campsite Les Chênes Rouges.
With numerous beaches and coves, this municipality has a natural marine reserve area in conjunction with the town of Cerbère.
Discover the underwater fauna
Diving lovers, you can discover a spot in a protected maritime environment where the marine fauna and flora is preserved. This town is also known for its vineyards, with vines stretching in terraces all along the town.
If you follow the road to Cerbère and Port-Bou, between the sea and the mountains, you will arrive in Spain to discover other landscapes and tourist areas.