Collioure holiday apartment rental, Faubourg with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Collioure: Fisherman's House (apartment)

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Collioure is a gem of a place and is undoubtedly one of the most charming seaside towns on the Languedoc coastline. In the sunniest part of France and nestling at the foot of the Pyrenees half an hour from the Spanish border , it offers the best of the South of France and the Catalan regional spirits. Collioure is an unpretentious and authentic French town with a welcoming community . The town has lots of cafes and restaurants and some interesting small shops. Twice weekly there is a market selling local produce and some clothing.

There is so much to do in Collioure whether its a relaxing beach holiday on one of the five small beaches round the bay or simply enjoying the ancient forts , the church , the windmill or the museum in the town , soaking up the atmosphere and the history of the place. Activities such as tennis, cycling and diving are also all available as well as boat trips and scenic coastal walks.
If you wish to venture further, hire a car to explore the vineyard covered Pyrenees foothills and the ancient Cathar ruins , visit the breathtaking stronghold of Carcasonne and the Cathedral city of Narbonne or enjoy the area around the Canal du Midi . All within workable driving distances.

The apartment is located on a quiet cobbled street in the heart of the town. The Patisserie , Boulangerie and local Cafe are all at the end of the road , on the seafront. The apartment is styled simply and freshly decorated with a French feel. There is a small balcony that lets the morning sun flood into the living area. There is a small shower room/ WC . The bedroom has a king size bed with a good sized wardrobe. There is a tv/dvd if you ever find yourself in at night. All you need for an enjoyable stay.

Collioure enjoys year round visitors and is also a lovely winter break destination for weekends or longer. The Andorra region can be reached within two hours for skiing daytrips.

The iconic belltower in Collioure bay.	Plage D'Avall 30 seconds from the apartment
The dining/living area	The sofa bed and balcony area

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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Pyrenees-Orientales region

The Languedoc- Rousillion area is very lush and enjoys lovely weather. A lesser known department than Provence and the Cote D'Azur, it is equally beautiful but quieter . The history of the place is unrivalled . The region is known as the Cathar region for the tumultous historical events that took place in the 13th Century and many of the landmarks of this brutal time are still standing and worth visiting.

It is a major wine producing department in France formerly producing most of the vin du table but more recently becoming equal to the best in France producing fine A.O.C quality wines. Banyuls and Rousillon are the best known .

Collioure itself has a long history constantly changing hands between the French and Spanish due to its strategic position on this coastline. In more recent times it was one of the biggest Anchovy ports in France and is still famous for its incredible choice of "Anchois" . At the turn of the 20th century several artists worked in and painted the area such as Picasso, Dufry, Derain, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Matisse to name a few of " Les Fauves" as they became known. The town is peppered with reproductions of these well known artworks . Many present day artists reside in the town and you can visit their "ateliers" in the narrow cobbled streets .

Collioure / Faubourg area

There are many sites to visit in the town. The town has an iconic belltower which is the signature view of Collioure. The belltower and church is the Notre Dame Des Anges which was also a lighthouse as well as a church.

There is a large fort in the bay , the Chateau Royal was a winter palace for the Kings of Majorca.
On the opposite side of the bay , reached uphill through the olive trees, is a beautiful old windmill . Further still is Fort St Elme a private fortified castle . The town also has a small art museum.

Collioure town centres around a beautiful bay and there are three pretty sand/ stone beaches with two smaller coves tucked away. Daily boat trips take visitors out to see the nearby Cote Vermeille coastline. There is a twice weekly market selling local delicacies , clothes and gifts. The town has a good selection of small boutique shops offering lovely jewellery ,local artwork , anchovy products and wine .

For eating and drinking there are lots of cafes and restaurants to suit all budgets and tastes . Sit on the beach front and watch the sunk sinking behind the belltower sipping Sangria ! The area has a strong Catalan identity and tapas and sangria are on offer in many establishments.

The town has an all year round community . The centre is a conservation area and it is kept spotlessly clean and well tended by the Colliourencs. It's not the sort of place that shuts down for 6 months of the year. There are festivals and celebrations throughout the year and the people are natural warm hosts. The biggest celebrations are the Fete de St Vincent in mid - August and the New Year's Eve party. People travel to Collioure from all over to see the wonderful beachfront fireworks!

Collioure is a destination to enjoy various types of holiday. Its a relaxing beach resort or a cultural gem for the artists and historians among us . There are lots of activities to keep older kids and sport fans busy . You can stay put and enjoy all that Collioure has to offer or use as a base to explore the beautiful region including day trips to Spain.

How to get there

Collioure is well placed to benefit from 4 airports and the French TGV rail routes. Great connections to suit all budgets and schedules.

By Air:
Fly Ryanair to Perpignan from Stansted, Brmingham, Bristol . Airport is 30 mins drive .
Fly bmiBaby to Perpignan from Manchester
Fly Flybe to Perpignan from Southampton
Fly Ryanair to Carcasonne from Stansted, E. Midland, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cork, Dublin, Shannon. Airport is an hours drive .
Fly Ryanair to Girona( Barcelona) from Luton, Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol, Sheffield, Durham Tees , E.Midland, Leeds Bradford, Prestwick, Newquay, Bournemouth, Shannon, Dublin. Girona is an hour and a half drive.
Fly Easyjet to Toulouse from Bristol and Gatwick. Toulouse is about a 3 hour drive to Collioure.

By Train
Take the Eurostar to Paris then change to the TGV for trains to the South of France. In Hi- Summer Eurostar run a St Pancras London to Avignon . Connect there for the hour long journey to Collioure.

Getting to the apartment

By taxi costs €85 and takes 30 minutes.

The train to Collioure from Perpignan station takes only 20 mins . Take the shuttle bus from the airport to the station which is approx 6€ / 15 mins and connect to the train bound for Cerbere or Port Bou, Approx 6€

For a cheaper option you can take the bus from Perpignan airport to the bus station and then jump on a bus to Collioure for €1 and takes approx an hour.

From Gerona airport there is a useful bus service to Perpignan - Frogbus- see www.frogbus.com . It takes about 85 minutes.
From Carcassonne there are train links to Narbonne to change to go south see www.ter-sncf.com/languedoc

Car hire is available from Perpignan /Girona and Carcassonne airports. Most of the major companies are represented. The car journey is about 30 minutes from Perpignan and 100 minutes from Carcassonne and Girona airports.

Activities near Collioure

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The apartment is on the second floor of a converted Fisherman's cottage. It has a cosy and comfortable appeal. (The minute I walked into the space I felt at home ) .
The apartment is tiled throughout for coolness. The main area of the kitchen/ living/ dining is all white with simple French style furniture and accessories. The queen size sofa bed can sleep 1/ 2 extra people . There is a TV/DVD if you fancy a night in . The kitchen area has tiled work surfaces and spacious cupboards with all useful utensils and a large family fridge/ freezer. It has a gas cooker and large butler style porcelain sinks. Very typically French.
The entrance hall leads to the shower room which is small with basin/ WC/ shower. The basics and no more. The double bedroom has a wardrobe with drawers, a chair , bedside lamps , pretty bed linen on its king size bed and is all freshly painted .
There are beach mats and beach towels to use. Linen etc is provided. There is a small heater if you are visiting during the Winter months.

Further details outdoors:
The beach is 30 seconds away. There is almost a seaview but La Tour D'Auvergne stands in the way at the foot of the street. The street is narrow , one way and only just passable to residents cars further round the bend.

Parking is not possible on the actual street and not easy in general so if you are looking for a parking space please give advance notice and something can possibly be arranged.

The building dates back to the 19th century and was converted some time ago into four small apartments and all of them are second homes so noise levels are dependent on who is in the block. We have found the apartment quiet and peaceful.

Interestingly for younger adults there is a great outdoor club/disco called "Indigo" you can take a taxi to. - runs mid May to mid September.

Conditions

Short term breaks will be possible in low season only( November to April). Bookings are in multiples of one week in high season.

Changeover is Saturday . This cannot be flexed in hi season.

The apartment is marked as not suitable for the infirm . The stairs are well lit and marble but there is no handrail so not a good idea for those less stable and confident on their feet.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid Summer Season	1 May 09	1 Jul 09	380£ 339	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	1 Jul 09	1 Sep 09	490£ 438	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Winter Season	1 Sep 09	1 Nov 09	380£ 339	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	1 Nov 09	1 May 10	280£ 250	0-	0-	Flexible

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Booking Info

One set of linen and towels are provided for your holiday. If you require a change of linens etc during your stay, it will cost an additional €10.

You are required to clean the apartment thoroughly before you leave. If you wish to get a cleaner in rather than doing it yourself this can be arranged for an additional €20 .

To secure a booking a 25% deposit will be required. The balance will be required 4 weeks prior to arrival and clients are responsible for paying the balance on time.

A security deposit of €75 will be required to cover the costs of any breakages etc and this will be returned to you no more than ten days after departure and once the apartment has been checked. Please do not ask the property asst for this when you are leaving.

A car is not necessary unless you plan to tour the region. A car parking space may be able to be secured if advance notice is given and at an extra charge tbc. The narrow streets of Collioure are not car friendly but there is plenty of municipal parking at €30 for the week and €50 for the fortnight + arrangement fee as these require an "abonnement"/ a permit and application is through the Mayor so time to arrange is needed.

Guestbook for Collioure: Fisherman's House

*******This property has changed hands recently and is new to the rental market in Collioure hence noone has yet posted any comments . It is all tastefully decorated and has a simple stylish charm. We welcome you to try our little piece of France. Thank you! ***********

Natalie W, London July 2009 " We had a lovely time at the apartment and would love to come back one day. It's a great place in such a brilliant location and the boulangerie had the best croissants I've ever eaten!"

Availability

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