Driving to Spain from the South of France takes you through the incredibly picturesque Mediterranean seaside town of Collioure. Just a few miles north of the Spanish border it has a strong Catalan culture. The beautiful ancient terraced vines in the hills behind the town produce a fine full-bodied red wine and also the tiny sun baked grapes for the famous Banyuls aperitif and dessert wine.
Sharing a short travelogue from a favorite place plus pics of family having fun.
Sharing a short travelogue from a favorite place plus pics of family having fun.
These favorite pictures of my brother, niece and granddaughter were taken when we stopped here for a quick beach breakfast of pain au chocolat and croissants, followed by rock climbing and a whiz around the local outdoor market.
Collioure - June 2006
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Collioure's famous lighthouse converted into a church, Notre-Dame-des-Anges.The medieval streets and the Royal Castle on the distant hill.
Today, August 15, Collioure starts its famous 3-day Summer celebration and the population doubles with visitors coming from all over France. I wish I could go back and join in!!Deborah at Pictures, Pots & Pens is our hostess for Friday's Favorite Family Foto.
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That looks like a great place for a visit. I've never heard of it.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny in Europe how when you get near a border, the two countries seem to merge and you are not totally sure in which country you could be? This little French town looks so very Spanish. What great photos of your brother and his daughter with Jasmin by the water. I am sure this was a beautiful day for you all.
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Heidi
Good morning Mary, Your post is the best! Some wonderful shots of Collioure in the Mediterranean and more important, photos of your family sharing a vacation. I wish I could be there too. Have a great day my friend.
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Mary
ReplyDeleteThe last picture makes me want to be there too.
Mim
Great photos. I think this weekend would be fun, too. You'll be crossing the pond before you know it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tour.
Nice photos and I am sure wonderful memories of the day.
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Nancy
I love the photos ~ I wish I could go as well! I have always dreamed of going to France ~ lets take a trip & you can be our guide!! I need to sell a lot of jewelry before I can do it though!! :-)
ReplyDeleteIf I concentrate hard enough, it's like I am really there.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the beautiful pictures.
Melissa
Oh so pretty! Maybe one day I'll visit there. Maybe. :)
ReplyDeleteLynn
You pictures are just as beautiful as your description of Collioure. How wonderful to have those memories.
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Dawn
Oh, to have a true French chocolate filled croissant! Might make these headaches better.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking part in Favorite Family Fotos, Mary.
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Deborah
Hi Mary, I'm enjoying your family photos and your past travels....
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering if you have ever read any of M.F.K. Fischer's books about her time spent in .France? You might enjoy them.
Long Ago in France (Dijon in 1929)
Two Towns in Provence (two volumes in one, or: Map of Another Town (about Aix-en-Provence), and A Considerable Town (about Marseilles) in the 1960's or late 50's.
Sorry, that's Fisher (without the "c")
ReplyDeleteLovely photos especially the last one of the medieval streets. The great thing about Collioure that it looks hot and sunny there, something we've been sadly short of in UK this year!
ReplyDeleteWow, I wish I could, too! Gorgeous spot of the world. Is this where you are going in October?
ReplyDeleteVery nice photographs! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI just love your Friday photos! I look forward to seeing them each week!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous place!! thx for the photos!
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