Streets of Collioure

Cucugnan

Street of Torreilles village

May 1905, Matisse and Derain discover Collioure. This meeting is the foundation of fauvism. During their wanderings they immortalize in their paintings the colourful villages, churches, the castle, the boats in the harbour...

Mosaic work develops the imagination and mastership. The use of traditional and recuperation material offers great creative possibilities. Atelier Secall, situated in the centre of Torreilles gives an excellent training in these techniques.

The museum of modern art in Céret. Céret, capital of the cherry’s, is penetrated by the Catalan culture. Breathe the historical atmosphere, which has attracted many artists, in the ancient, narrow streets, the old city walls, the church and the “Devil’s Bridge”.

Just across the border, in Figueras, you can discover the Dali museum. 
The masterpieces of this famous Catalan are brought together in a very complete collection.

Don’t miss the museum of Tautavel, which makes you discover the paleolithicum in the most complete way. The discovery of a skull of 450.000 years old, has put the village of Tautavel on the map of human history.