Where the rocky coast shelters world renowned ports ( Collioure City of Artists, Banyuls , Port Vendres )
Where the natural vast beaches of golden sand welcome tourists
Where the Mediterranaen meets the Pyrennes under the attentive eye of Mt Canigou at almost 10,000ft
The mounatin ranges of Les Alberes & Les Corbieres frame the Plain of Roussillon & its historic sites & monuments
Where the Tramontane wind promises a pure sky
Gateway to Andorra in the high Pyrennes
Where your are almost no longer in France but not yet in Spain
It's the department of the Pyrennes Orientales & it's Côte Vermeile'
The Cote Vermeille runs for 20km from Argeles sur mer south to Spain ( 110k inhabitants ) is at the heart of the triangel formed by the 3 cities of Toulouse Barcelona & Montpellier
1.5hrs by air from Paris & London , easy acces via the motorway network & the TGV rail network.
A priviliged climate & magnificent natural setting where more & more people are establishing their primary or second residence.
Primary or holiday homeowners benefit from from a range of leisure activities including water sports , winter sports , hiking , mountaineering, culture.
The history & folklore of the Ctalan people enhance the area & their traditions of dance , gastronomy & wine.