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FRENCH CATALONIA: MOUNTAINS, WINE, MEDITERRANEAN AND SEASIDE ART

Catalan flags, Mediterranean light, Pyrenean snows. Wine villages, artist colonies, fishing traditions. Mountains embrace the coast, fully customizable.

≈ 11
Days
295
Km
10
Stops
📖 6 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Discover Perpignan and its Palace of the Kings of Majorca, Collioure the painters' town, Céret modern art museum, Font-Romeu slopes. Pyrénées-Orientales, Catalan passion between sea and mountain.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Perpignan

catalan palace architectural pride

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Day 1
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Discover

1
Palace of the Kings of Majorca.
2
Castillet.
3
Saint-Jean Cathedral.
🎯

Activities

→
Campo Santo.
→
Republic Square.
→
Hyacinthe Rigaud Museum.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 32 km
Travel time: 1h04
2
Day

Collioure

harbor golden fishing artist refuge

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Royal castle.
2
Notre-Dame-des-Anges Church.
3
Museum of Modern Art (Picasso).
🎯

Activities

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Museum of modern art (fauvism).
→
Fauvist walk.
→
Catalan old town.
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Next stop
Distance: 35.6 km
Travel time: 1h11
3
Day

Ceret

plaza village artist magnet

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Day 3
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Discover

1
Chagall).
2
Vauban fortified village.
3
Fort Lagarde.
🎯

Activities

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Céret cherries (May-June).
→
La Preste thermal spa.
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Next stop
Distance: 31.4 km
Travel time: 1h03
4
Day

Prats De Mollo La Preste

border fortress mountain town

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10 photos
Day 4
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Discover

1
Fortified city (UNESCO).
2
Fort Libéria.
3
Vauban ramparts.
🎯

Activities

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Canigou hiking.
→
Canalettes and Grandes Canalettes caves.
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Next stop
Distance: 28.6 km
Travel time: 57min
5
Day

Villefranche De Conflent

fortress bridge mountain passage

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6 photos
Day 5
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Discover

1
Ski and sun resort.
2
Solar furnace.
3
Hermitage.
🎯

Activities

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Yellow Train.
→
Grand Hotel.
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Next stop
Distance: 36.9 km
Travel time: 1h14
6
Day

Font Romeu

ski resort mountain meadow

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4 photos
Day 6
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Discover

1
Sainte-Eulalie Cathedral.
2
Romanesque cloister.
3
Terrus Museum.
🎯

Activities

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Snowshoeing (winter).
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Yellow Train Departure.
→
Cerdagne Hiking.
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Next stop
Distance: 8.5 km
Travel time: 17min
7
Day

Mont Louis

fortress citadel mountain crown

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6 photos
Day 7
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Discover

1
Lagoon.
2
Solar furnace.
3
Ramparts.
🎯

Activities

→
Canet Pond.
→
Albères Vineyards.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 100.6 km
Travel time: 1h41
8
Day

Canet En Roussillon

beach village sandy shore

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Day 8
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Discover

1
Beach.
2
Marina.
3
Aquarium.
🎯

Activities

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Water sports center.
→
Water sports.
→
Canet Pond.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 15.5 km
Travel time: 31min
9
Day

Elne

cathedral ancient stone rampart

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6 photos
Day 9
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Discover

1
Sainte-Eulalie Cathedral.
2
Romanesque cloister.
3
Terrus Museum.
🎯

Activities

→
Catalan old town.
→
Albères Vineyards.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 6.3 km
Travel time: 13min
10
Day

Saint Cyprien

beach sandy southern coast

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4 photos
Day 10
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Discover

1
Beach.
2
Port.
3
Lagoon.
🎯

Activities

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Golf.
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Casino.
→
Water sports center.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 9 and 13 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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