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Madeloc: hiking with magnificent panoramas

If you're looking for a hike on the Côte Vermeille that combines unspoiled nature, historical heritage, and breathtaking views, head to the Tour de la Madeloc. Perched in the heart of the Albères massif, this ancient watchtower offers one of the most beautiful panoramas in Roussillon. With a hiking-enthusiast friend, I...

By Babeth, August 16, 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

Stories of light and colors

During the holidays, I wanted to offer my daughters an activity that was a little out of the ordinary—something that combined discovery, creativity, and history. That's how we stepped through the doors of the Maison de l'Art Roman de Saint-André to participate in a stained-glass workshop inspired by the Middle Ages. A dive...

By Isabelle, August 16, 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

Entertainment
History

Artistic walk in Port-Vendres

Today, we take you on a bucolic journey to discover Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868–1928), an accomplished artist from Glasgow, Scotland, who fell under the spell of Port-Vendres and Roussillon. Follow in his footsteps through the enchanting places he loved so much, and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of this...

By Philippe, August 01, 2025

Reading time: 2 min.

Know-how

“The Glass Route” in the Mediterranean Pyrenees

Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of glass in the Mediterranean Pyrenees, between the sea and the mountains! Embark on a luminous getaway, meeting passionate artisans who transform the material into works of art bursting with originality. A sensory journey to the heart of glass. The “Glass Route in the Mediterranean Pyrenees” is not just a series of workshops:...

By Bettina, July 17, 2025

Reading time: 3 min.

Sustainable Development

Our advice for your holiday “Under the sun”

Discover the secrets of an ideal summer stay in the Mediterranean Pyrenees! Our team shares their tips for making the most of your summer experience. From refreshing spots to must-do activities, get ready for a memorable vacation! Caroline, what advice can you give our visitors for a great vacation this summer? “First of all,...

By Caroline, June 23, 2025

Reading time: 5 min.

Traditions

Let's dance the sardana!

The sardana represents the heart and character of the Catalans: passionate, united, fiery, heads held high and hands raised, they express their unity and their identity through this dance, a symbol of their art of living and their pride in being Catalans! It is danced at all ages, on all occasions, in all places...

By Bettina, June 16, 2025

Reading time: 5 min.

Entertainment
Sites to discover

Sound journey to the cloister of Saint-Genis-des-Fontaines

Here, in our region where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean, there are moments that escape the hustle and bustle of the coast in summer. Precious interludes where time seems to stand still, where nature, history, and emotions intertwine harmoniously. A sonic immersion in a place steeped in history. It is in this...

By Isabelle, on 30 Apr 2025

Reading time: 2 min.

Activities

Palau Lake Captain for a Day

The little Sunday outing… Today, I decided to take my little family to Lake Palau-del-Vidre! As we have just finished a family meal a little longer than normal, I want to find an activity that is quick enough to do, but that appeals to both adults and children. Since last year,...

By Isabelle, on 04 Apr 2025

Reading time: 3 min.

Local producers

Faces and flavors of our territory

Dive into the heart of the flavors of our land with Hugo, our tireless digital reporter who meets local producers in the Pyrenees-Mediterranean region! Each week, a new video invites you to discover the expertise of those who shape our gourmet landscapes: sunny fruits, oils and honeys with captivating aromas,...

By Hugo, on March 14, 2025

Reading time: 6 min.

Sites to discover

Cap Bear

At the Pyrénées Méditerranée Tourist Office, we love sharing the gems of our region with you! Today, we're taking you to Cap Béar, an iconic site on the Côte Vermeille, a blend of history and breathtaking landscapes. Ready for discovery? A site steeped in history and emotion. It's at...

By Philippe, on 04 Feb 2025

Reading time: 7 min.

Entertainment
History
Sites to discover

Cerberus through art

Cerbère, a small border village in the Pyrénées-Orientales region, is often mistakenly perceived as a simple place to stop. “There's nothing to see in Cerbère,” is a common phrase, even at the tourist office! How many travelers in a hurry pass through this town without stopping, focused solely on their Spanish destination? However, this hasty perception hides a...

By Camille, Nov 22, 2024

Reading time: 5 min.

Entertainment
Sites to discover

On the road of the turtles

Autumn is slowly settling into the Mediterranean Pyrenees, adorning the landscapes with shimmering colors and offering a beautiful spectacle to visitors. It is at this time of year that the Turtle Route in Catalonia reveals all its magic, inviting travelers on a unique adventure through the Pyrenees, the Albères mountains, and along the...

By Camille, on 14 Oct 2024

Reading time: 5 min.

Activities
Sites to discover

Rain coming? Our ideas for shining despite everything!

Don't let a few drops of rain ruin your stay in the Mediterranean Pyrenees! Our region, renowned for its exceptional sunshine, is full of treasures to discover, even when the sky is gloomy. Whether you're alone, with friends, or with family, we have plenty of "Plan Bs" that will brighten your day, even in the rain! Travel...

By Sibylle, on Oct 11, 2024

Reading time: 4 min.

History
Sites to discover

On the trail of “The Treasure Map”!

Cyril Féraud invited us to a new episode of “La Carte aux trésors” on Wednesday, August 21st, to discover the treasures of the Mediterranean Pyrenees! Between the sea and the mountains, the two candidates traveled from Elne in the north to the Spanish border in the south, passing through Argelès-sur-Mer, Port-Vendres...

By Isabelle, on Sep 27, 2024

Reading time: 2 min.

Environment
Hiking

Meeting with… living heritage!

Who hasn't had the opportunity to come across these bovids during a hike in the Albères massif? On the initiative of the Sorède Pastoral Group and in the company of José, Frédéric, Philippe and Jean-Luc, we left early one beautiful summer day to meet this living treasure of the Albères: the...

By Bettina, August 24, 2024

Reading time: 4 min.

Entertainment
History

Walk “Legends and folk tales of the Albères”

New for 2024! This outing offered in Sorède is a captivating adventure that combines the natural beauty of the region with the richness of its folklore. We had the chance to live this experience among friends with our children aged 10, 11 and 12. Our guide immersed us in the history and...

By Isabelle, August 02, 2024

Reading time: 3 min.

Entertainment
OTI actions

Spring Mar i Munt 2024 – Joys and Discoveries

Let's take a look back at the warm and friendly atmosphere of the brand new edition of "Printemps Mar i Munt". By popular demand, this year the program was spread over the four weeks of the school holidays, attracting an enthusiastic and loyal audience! Working for months to organize the event, the efforts of our...

By Vanessa, June 14, 2024

Reading time: 5 min.

Environment

Hotels in Insectes: A haven of peace for biodiversity

Have you ever wondered how to help nature while beautifying your garden? Create a refuge for biodiversity at home! Discover insect hotels, unique and essential structures for preserving the ecological balance of our gardens. Spread across our magnificent territory encompassing the Albères massif, the Côte Vermeille, as well as...

By Jordan, June 07, 2024

Reading time: 5 min.

Sites to discover

Port-Vendres, in the lively heart of its port!

On my last day of my internship, I had the pleasure of joining the team for an in-depth exploration of the Port-Vendres harbor. Today, I'm going behind the scenes at the marina and harbor master's office! Before we begin, it's important to understand that Port-Vendres is divided into three zones...

By Marianne, February 22, 2024

Reading time: 6 min.

Entertainment
Sustainable Development
Hiking

JO PARIS 2024 – Start of the Great Hike

“The Great Hike to Paris” on the occasion of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, starting from Cerbère… Obviously, we’ve marked the event in big red in our diaries! Are you ready too? Come on, let’s go… Proud of our Catalan village, the furthest starting point from the capital in mainland France, we…

By Patricia, January 16, 2024

Reading time: 4 min.

OTI actions

Our volunteers in the spotlight!

Thursday, November 30, 2023, the 2nd Volunteer Day was held in Sorède. During its events, the Tourist Office regularly works with local volunteers: heritage and hiking associations, etc. By organizing this annual day, we would like to thank all our partners for all this time and valuable skills. who bring life...

By Isabelle, Dec 19, 2023

Reading time: 3 min.

Fisherman

Behind the scenes of Télématin in Port-Vendres

The Tourist Office was contacted in advance by Célia, Julie POIRIER's assistant, to prepare a column for the show TÉLÉMATIN on FRANCE 2. With my colleague Marjorie, we accompanied her team in the preparations and attended the filming live, dedicated to fishing and the Côte Vermeille! See you on the day...

By Caroline, Dec 12, 2023

Reading time: 3 min.

Entertainment

Focus on the Fall Mar i Munt Week 2023

The end of a colorful week, the 4th edition of the Autumn Mar i Munt Week! It was carefully prepared by our team to pamper families during the last school holidays! 🍁🍂 Many participants, of all ages, enthusiastically took part in the activities, most of whom...

By Vanessa, Dec 01, 2023

Reading time: 5 min.

Entertainment

A look back at the “Spring Mar i Munt Week”

The Mar i Munt Week 2023 Edition took place from April 22nd to 30th under the theme “Come celebrate the arrival of spring!” A great opportunity to (re)activate yourself with the many 100% #PyMed activities and thus take a deep breath of fresh air, so sweet in the Mediterranean Pyrenees! There were many of you, young and old,...

By Isabelle, on July 25, 2023

Reading time: 3 min.

Sustainable Development

Water and hot weather in the Mediterranean Pyrenees

Discover our summer tips on water and drought, presented by Caroline, our sustainability expert. In this interview, she will share practical tips for saving water and adopting responsible behaviors during the summer period. Stay committed and let's preserve our precious resource together! Hi Caroline, you are focused on Sustainable Development...

By Caroline, June 25, 2023

Reading time: 3 min.

Activities
Sustainable Development
Environment
Diving
Snorkeling

Paradise… 100% electric!

Today I would like to introduce you to Simon BRIOT, founder of PARADIS DES BULLES in Port-Vendres, a sustainable diving center. His passion: the eco-responsible discovery of the underwater environment by minimizing the impact of nautical activities on the environment. For this, Simon actively participated in the design and construction of the first 100% electric catamaran in...

By Vanessa, on March 30, 2023

Reading time: 2 min.

Gastronomy

The Calçots, it's the season!

Here is a Catalan specialty that warms hearts in these winter months: the Calçotada! This tasting usually takes place in the spring, between January and April. Calçots are a variety of tender and sweet onions, a real delight! Savor the calçots grilled over a wood fire, accompanied by a tasty tomato-based sauce,...

By Vanessa, on Feb 17, 2023

Reading time: 1 min.

Sustainable Development
Gastronomy

The taste of authenticity

The time of your vacation is idleness for some, activities for others, but always accompanied by the taste discovery of local products, local cuisine! Happiness on your plate is undoubtedly a composition of freshness, smells, flavors and colors. What could be better than buying local products...

By Bettina, Nov 18, 2022

Reading time: 5 min.

Sustainable Development

Towards a reduction of plastic waste

2 alarming observations in the Pyrénées-Orientales: 80% of waste at sea is of land origin and 80% of it is plastic. The Pyrénées Méditerranée Tourist Office wishes to act at its level by reducing its own plastic waste and by raising public awareness of this cause. Plastic is enough! The Pyrenees Mediterranean Tourist Office...

By Isabelle, on 28 Oct 2022

Reading time: 2 min.

Activities
Sustainable Development
Cycling

Bike ride on the EV8… From the mountains to the sea

More and more of you are asking the Tourist Office to find out the best way to reach the beaches and thus forget about your car during your vacation. No more traffic jams, paid parking lots and welcome to soft travel... Today I am pleased to present to you the section of EuroVélo8 “The Mediterranean...

By Bettina, Oct 21, 2022

Reading time: 6 min.

Local producers

Grape harvest at Cosprons

“Hi girls, do you want to see how the grape harvest is going on the coast!?” This is the invitation sent to us by the owner of Domaine CLAIRE MAYOL, Guillaume Montchal, one beautiful morning in August… Always up for new adventures, we didn’t need to think long to make up our minds! Shortly after,...

By Patricia, on 10 Oct 2022

Reading time: 6 min.

History
Hiking

Day “La Retirada and the paths of exile”

Granddaughter of a Spanish Republican, it was important to me to keep the memory of this exile known as La Retirada alive. I invite you to follow me to dive into history and discover places of passage during a hike organized by our team. Together with my colleagues Bernadine and Babeth, we have...

By Patricia, on 09 Sep 2022

Reading time: 5 min.

Fisherman
Local producers

In the skin of a sailor

Pescatourism, quesaco!?? I'm lucky. My workplace, the Tourist Office, is located in the port of Port-Vendres. So we not only take advantage of the spectacular view of life around the quays, we also regularly meet the fishermen who are settled there. One of them, Franck, invited me to accompany him...

By Marjorie, June 29, 2022

Reading time: 4 min.

Activities
Snorkeling

My supervised webbed hike

“The heritage of our territory is fascinating, whether it is thousand-year-old buildings steeped in history or the nature that surrounds us: on land… or under the sea!” An activity accessible to all So I went snorkeling with a pro and a small group (8 people maximum and children welcome!). After a while...

By Caroline, June 10, 2022

Reading time: 3 min.

Activities
Diving

My Diving Baptism

Conquering the Big Blue! A dive in the last foothills of the Pyrenees, the first Marine Nature Reserve in France, jewel of the Côte Vermeille. A cocktail of surprising sensations! I've been thinking about it for some time now, but now it's decided I'm doing my first dive! Let's go, direction Cerbère! Nope...

By Vanessa, May 30, 2022

Reading time: 4 min.

Activities
Kayak

My Guided Kayak Trip

A sea kayak trip in the Mediterranean along the Côte Vermeille. The ideal way to discover, at your own pace, the fauna, flora and local heritage. An activity not to be missed! The meeting is given at 9 a.m. in a parking lot in Banyuls sur mer. Alex and his kayaks are...

By Vanessa, May 30, 2022

Reading time: 3 min.

Authors

Bettina

Stay advisor at the Pyrénées Méditerranée Tourist Office - Responsible for publishing and the website, based in Sorède. Here's another hyperactive one! Nothing can resist our dear Bettina: very involved in the life of the Albères and numerous actions of the OTI PyMed, she sincerely loves her adopted territory and, despite her beautiful accent, proves to us every day that she is a real Catalan at heart. His advice is worth gold!

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Caroline

Travel advisor, heritage promotion and in charge of communication, based in St André. The most rock of the band without a doubt, she does not save her saliva to tell you about the territory and the Romanesque heritage! She is also the "voice" of the OTI on social networks.

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Camille

Creative and passionate, Camille is a holiday advisor in Cerbère, where she guides visitors through discoveries such as street art and the Retirada hike. A globetrotter at heart and a lover of writing, she enjoys exploring new cultures. She also runs workshops at the Maison de l'Art Roman de Saint-André, where her creativity works wonders. Always full of ideas, Camille brings a great dose of inspiration to the Pyrénées Méditerranée Tourist Office team!

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Babeth

Babeth, a heritage officer at the cloister of Saint-Genis-des-Fontaines, watches over history with passion. An intrepid hiker and ambassador for GEOTREK, our outdoor activities website, she explores trails and projects with the same enthusiasm. A true ray of sunshine on the move, always with a smile!

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Hugo

Digital reporter for the Pyrénées Méditerranée Intercommunal Tourist Office. A passionate photographer and videographer, he is deeply attached to our region, capturing its essence with talent.

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Buckskin

Travel advisor at the Pyrénées Méditerranée intercommunal tourist office and in charge of project development, based in Laroque-des-Albères. Our hyperactive team: She has the answer to almost everything! Sympathetic and efficient Isabelle travels both the marked trails and the software available to the team. Taking advantage of its lights is to ensure a successful holiday!

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Jordan

Student alternating in BTS tourism with the Pyrénées Méditerranée intercommunal tourist office - Nature lover whom he likes to backpack, he concocts - among other missions - activities, puzzles and games for our famous Hiking Rallies. Her smile and patience make her the team's favorite!

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Marianne

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Marjorie

Travel advisor and in charge of reception outside the walls, often based in Port-Vendres. Don't be fooled by her gentleness and kindness, Marjorie does not lack energy and punch! She does not hesitate to meet holidaymakers - and even to brave the elements! - to make you discover the Côte Vermeille and the territory!

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Patricia

Travel advisor, in charge of cross-border relations and technical monitoring of the online store. This radiant member of our team with deep Catalan roots is a fervent guardian of Memory! Globetrotter and concerned about the environmental cause, she always has a smile on her face. She will, for sure, share with you her passions and her love of the territory!

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Philippe

Tour guide and holiday advisor at the Pyrénées Méditerranée intercommunal tourist office. Lover of culture, art and history, Philippe is a true fountain of knowledge who loves to share his passion. Warm, he accompanies with a smile amateurs and enthusiasts as well along the quays of the port of Vénus as at the foot of the Cathedral of Elne or the thousand-year-old abbeys!

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Sibyl

Responsible for reception and German translations, Sibylle ensures with calm and kindness that each visitor feels listened to and supported. A holiday advisor at the Pyrénées Méditerranée Tourist Office, she also plays a key role in promoting the region. Based in Laroque-des-Albères, she enjoys sharing her knowledge with great serenity, and her attachment to the region shines through in each of her pieces of advice.

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Vanessa

Travel advisor, heritage promotion, in charge of relations with leisure providers - based in Saint-Genis-des-Fontaines. Efficient and dynamic, her smile never leaves her, to the delight of those who cross her path! As comfortable on the water as it is to present the magnificent medieval sculptures of the cloister and the history of its village!

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