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Voykit pocket guide · France
Collioure
Spend 1–2 days: morning beach, afternoon castle & fort, evening museum or art walk; fits a half‑day stop on a Pyrenees‑Orientales road trip.
Collioure is a small seaside town of about 2,700 people on the Vermeille Coast. Its compact historic centre, two main beaches and a handful of museums can be explored comfortably in a day, with a second day allowing a relaxed pace or a nearby day‑trip.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- May–September
- Avoid
- July–August (peak crowds)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €60–80 excl. bed · Mid €80–120 excl. bed · High €120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Fire and ambulance 18 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at café | €2–3 |
| Baguette sandwich | €4–6 |
| Bottle of local wine | €5–10 |
| Museum entry (adult) | €2 |
| Parking (hourly) | €1–2 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PGF · Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport
- About 30 km (19 mi) north, 40 min by car; main gateway for the Pyrénées‑Orientales coast.About 19 mi (30 km) north, 40 min by car; main gateway for the Pyrénées‑Orientales coast.
Typical fares
- Collioure → Perpignan train
- ≈ €12 return, 30 min (check)
- Bus Catalan Couriers
- ≈ €5 each way, 20 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town centre is pedestrian‑only; walk to most sights. Limited car parking; use Park‑and‑Ride at RN114 exit in summer.
See and do
Known for
- Royal Castle
- Fort Saint‑Elme
- Beaches
- Modern Art Museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Perpignan | TER train from Collioure station, ~30 min | ≈ 45 min |
| Banyuls-sur-Mer | Catalan Couriers bus, ~20 min | ≈ 35 min |
Sleep
- Hôtel Triton
- ≈ €60 per night, sea view, basic amenities.
- Les jardins du Cèdre
- ≈ €100 per night, luxury, pool, restaurant.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardon |
| Thank you | Merci |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ? |
| Where is the beach? | Où est la plage ? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- Parking in the historic centre is scarce; use paid lots P1‑P6.
- Summer crowds can make beaches very busy.
- Check museum opening times in advance (some close on Mondays).
Collioure is generally safe; petty theft can occur on crowded beaches—keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Collioure yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Royal Castle
- Fort Saint‑Elme
- Beaches
- Modern Art Museum
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Collioure, revision 5239840 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239840
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/collioure). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.