Boulevard du Boramar

Boulevard du Boramar, the iconic seafront of Collioure

Between the royal castle on one side and the church of Notre-Dame-des-Anges on the other, Boulevard du Boramar traces the finest promenade in Collioure. This seafront ribbon links the town's most photographed landmarks and opens onto the main beach, Boramar beach. It is one of the highlights of the Collioure audio-guided tour, ideal for taking in the spirit of the Catalan town at a glance.

A balcony over the bay

The boulevard runs along the bay as close to the water as possible, facing the round bell tower that has become the postcard image of Collioure. At every hour the light shifts: it was this play of colour over the sea and the Catalan façades that drew the Fauve painters in the early twentieth century, Matisse and Derain foremost among them. To stroll along the Boramar is to walk through the very setting that inspired some of their most famous canvases.

What to see and do

Here you can enjoy Boramar beach, framed by the castle and the church, café terraces facing the sea and a constant parade of colourful Catalan boats. The boulevard is the ideal starting point to reach the old town, the Port d'Amont or the coastal path. One detail often amuses visitors: in just a few metres you pass from a royal fortress to a church set on the water, two symbols brought together by this simple walk.

Practical information

Boulevard du Boramar lies right in the heart of Collioure, along the bay, very close to the tourist office. Access is free and permanent, on foot: it is a promenade, not an enclosed site. By car, the centre is very busy in season and parking is limited; the car parks on the outskirts, followed by a short walk, remain the simplest option. The promenade is flat and level, broadly accessible to visitors with reduced mobility and to pushchairs.

What can you see from Boulevard du Boramar?

From here you take in the Château Royal, Boramar beach, the bell tower of Notre-Dame-des-Anges and the Catalan boats in a single view: the most iconic composition of Collioure.

Is Boramar beach the main beach of Collioure?

Yes, Boramar beach is the town's main beach, set along the boulevard between the castle and the church, near the tourist office.

Why did the Boramar inspire painters?

The distinctive light of the bay and the colours of the façades and boats won over the Fauves in the early twentieth century, including Matisse and Derain, who painted this seafront.