Fort Saint-Elme
A star-shaped fortress built in the 16th century by Charles V, perched on the hilltop between Collioure and Port-Vendres, with excellent views.
The fortress was built between 1538 and 1552 and is a masterpiece of Renaissance military architecture. It now houses a private museum with weapons from the medieval and Renaissance periods. From Collioure, a walk of about 30 minutes up the Windmill Mill Path brings you to the top, where you can look down on Collioure, Port-Vendres and the point where the Pyrenees meet the sea. Admission is about €8, and winter opening hours are shorter.
Opening hours
10:30 AM–7:00 PM in summer; shorter hours in winter
Nearby sights
- Château Royal de Collioure
- Notre-Dame-des-Anges, Collioure
- Port-Vendres
- Collioure
- Cap Béar
- Argelès-sur-Mer Beach
- Cerbère-Banyuls Marine Reserve & Underwater Trail
- Elne Cathedral & Cloister