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Showing posts with label Collioure. Show all posts
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Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Best Beach Villas South of France and Europe

The Times Travel section on Saturday 12th January 2013 featured "Europe's 50 Best beach villas" and two properties from the South France Villas portfolio were included. 

 The stunning Villa La Voile (PY001A)in the beautiful village of Collioure, on the coast near Perpignan came in at number 29 and in at number 31 the stunning Villa Palombaggia CR004A)in Corsica, near the stylish, sophisticated, cosmopolitan town of Porto-Vecchio.

(See more about South France Villas in the Press here). 
                                                     






To find out more about these two amazing properties and check availability do not hesitate to get in touch - we'll be happy to help you.

Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Collioure - A Hidden Gem: Picasso, Matisse, Modern Art & Anchovies

Nestling in a most attractive cove, between Perpignan and the Spanish Border, Collioure is a real treasure to explore and is only a few minutes walk from one of South France Villas properties Villa La Voile.

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With it’s history of attracting Writers, Poets (Antonio Manchado) and Artists such as Picasso, Matisse, Derain (the Master of Fauvism) and Chagall, the Museum of 
Modern Art  -  it’s cobbled streets, summer festivals, beaches, plethora of restaurants - La Voile de Neptune -  , markets and the local speciality of Anchovies  - Collioure is a must visit!


AOC wine

                 
Plus the wine is excellent too – AOC Banyuls and Collioure -  www.abberous.com and don’t forget to try the local Croquant Almond biscuits! available from the shop that sells Regional Specialities at 8 rue Berthelot, Collioure


Collioure, “the village of light” has everything for a magical stay.