You’re now on Avenue Camille Pelletan, one of the main arteries of Collioure. Shaded by plane trees and buzzing with life, it links the train station to the historic heart of the village. For visitors, this is where their Collioure experience begins, bridging the everyday rhythm of local life with the picture-perfect charm of the old town. The avenue takes its name from Camille Pelletan, a 19th-century Republican politician known for his staunch defense of secularism and freedom of the press. But here, it’s the spirit of the present that defines the place. You’ll see locals running errands, children heading home from school, and visitors strolling down toward the harbor. Take a look around—the façades tell the story of Collioure’s modernization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with their colorful shutters, wrought-iron balconies, and traditional shopfronts that have survived the years. It may not be the most famous street in town, but it’s certainly one of the most vibrant. And as you’ve probably noticed, it’s the perfect spot to pause for a drink, share a few tapas, or enjoy an ice cream under the Mediterranean sun.