Things to do in Côte Vermeille: the must-see sights

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The last stretch of French coast before Spain, the Côte Vermeille owes its name to the reddish reflections of the Pyrenees plunging into the Mediterranean, between wild coves and terraced vineyards.

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The 4 must-see places in Côte Vermeille

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Collioure Must-see

A Catalan port of colourful houses that inspired Matisse and the Fauvists, dominated by its royal château and bell tower by the water.

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Banyuls-sur-Mer Must-see

A seaside resort renowned for its naturally sweet wine, between pebble beaches and steep terraced vineyards.

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Port-Vendres

A Mediterranean fishing port nestled in a natural harbour, between coves and customs-officers' trails offering fine coastal views.

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Terraced Vineyards of the Côte Vermeille

Steep hillsides cultivated in dry-stone terraces, falling almost directly into the Mediterranean, a unique winegrowing landscape in France.

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