Within easy reach of Collioure and Spain, between sea and mountains
Located at the heart of the Easter Pyrénées, the village of Ortaffa enjoys an exceptional site, both away from the major highways and close to the Mediterranean beaches (under 15 minutes), to the mountains, the delightful port of Cllioure, and the towns of Céret, Perpignan, Banyuls (famous for its wine), Elne, and the Romanesque cloisters of the Roussillon, and two steps away from the Spanish border.
To be see in the region
Romanesque architecture and art in Roussillon. The abbey church at Elne,
Serrabone and its Priory, St Michel de Cuxa, St Genis
des Fontaines,...
Museum of Modern Art in Céret: : Picasso, Braque, Derain, Dufy, Matisse and the Fauvists, as well as many other artists, under the spell of the unique charm of the region.
Aristide Maillol in Banyuls. One of the most famous sculptors of the 20th century, unrivalled for his female nudes, was born in Banyuls and lived there most of his life.
Dali museum in Figueras. The artist who said that the Perpignan railway station was the centre of the universe, celebrated everywhere in Figueras and Cadaqués, Catalonia.
Tautavel, home of C.E.R.P - The European Centre for Prehistoric Research. Cave and museum of the oldest human remains in Europe.
Culturals & artistic events
Les Estivales, summer festival of theatre, music and dance in Perpignan.
The VISA Festival ok photojournalism . in September, Perpignan, with exhibits, colloquia, discussions, etc.
The Pablo Casals International Chamber Music Festival in Prades a yearly event in April for the world's greatest famous performing artists.
Useful Links
Collioure Office of tourism.
Perpignan Office of tourism.
Elne Office of tourism.
Local government of Pyrénées-Orientales.
Roussillon's history.
Located at the heart of the Easter Pyrénées, the village of Ortaffa enjoys an exceptional site, both away from the major highways and close to the Mediterranean beaches (under 15 minutes), to the mountains, the delightful port of Cllioure, and the towns of Céret, Perpignan, Banyuls (famous for its wine), Elne, and the Romanesque cloisters of the Roussillon, and two steps away from the Spanish border.
To be see in the region
Romanesque architecture and art in Roussillon. The abbey church at Elne,
Serrabone and its Priory, St Michel de Cuxa, St Genis
des Fontaines,...
Museum of Modern Art in Céret: : Picasso, Braque, Derain, Dufy, Matisse and the Fauvists, as well as many other artists, under the spell of the unique charm of the region.
Aristide Maillol in Banyuls. One of the most famous sculptors of the 20th century, unrivalled for his female nudes, was born in Banyuls and lived there most of his life.
Dali museum in Figueras. The artist who said that the Perpignan railway station was the centre of the universe, celebrated everywhere in Figueras and Cadaqués, Catalonia.
Tautavel, home of C.E.R.P - The European Centre for Prehistoric Research. Cave and museum of the oldest human remains in Europe.
Culturals & artistic events
Les Estivales, summer festival of theatre, music and dance in Perpignan.
The VISA Festival ok photojournalism . in September, Perpignan, with exhibits, colloquia, discussions, etc.
The Pablo Casals International Chamber Music Festival in Prades a yearly event in April for the world's greatest famous performing artists.
Useful Links
Collioure Office of tourism.
Perpignan Office of tourism.
Elne Office of tourism.
Local government of Pyrénées-Orientales.
Roussillon's history.
