PORT BARCARES

A lakeside town boasting exceptional sunshine, Port Barcarès is situated between the blue tides of the Mediterraneanand a marine lagoon offering aquatic scenery, which is simply stunning.

The 8 km (5 miles) of blue sea and protected fine sand which stretch along the length of Port Barcarèscomply with the European water quality standards. The blue flag flies on every beach and guarantees you clean and safe bathing water, with 8 first-aid stations located along the entire coast of Port Barcarès.

The Town Hall of Barcarès is actually engaged in a quality and cleanliness initiative which especially involves the maintenance of public areas, ensuring that they are kept as pleasant as possible.

To learn more about Barcarès, please do not hesitate to visit the town’s website >> www.portbarcares.com

MARKETS AT PORT BARCARES

Retail market (Every year)
¤ Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm on the Place de la République

Evening markets (July/August)
¤ Monday and Wednesday evenings on the Place de la République
¤ Fridays and Sundays on the Place Martinique
¤ Tuesdays (regional and traditional markets) on the Allée des Arts

Morning markets (June to September)
¤ Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays on the Place de la République
¤ Mondays at Résidence Barcarès 2000
¤ Tuesdays and Thursdays on the Place du Tertre

Crafts market (July/August)
¤ Every evening at the marina

Fish market (Every year)
¤ Every morning between 7:00 am and 12:00 noon as soon as the trawls arrive at the port. The fish are sold on the marina immediately after they are caught.

THE VINEYARD

Stretching along the right bank of the river Rhône in the department of Pyrénées Orientales is one of the oldest but also one of the largest vineyards, with an area of almost 300 000 hectares (750,000 acres).

Since the dawn of time in Languedoc-Roussillon, the art of wine growing has evolved through the ages, offering today fruity or full-bodied sophisticated wines. Much more than just a local activity, wine is a passion in Languedoc-Roussillon, and a tradition forming an integral part of the history of this region.

You may well be familiar with some of the labels.
Corbières, St Chinian, Muscat du Minervois, Faugères, Muscat de Rivesaltes and Fitou to name but a few.

You will be able to appreciate all the subtleties by visiting one of the many winegrower’s tourist workshops or by visiting the website of the Languedoc-Roussillon Regional Tourism Committee .

FRENCH CATALONIA

Annexed by France in 1659, French Catalonia has maintained a dual culture by virtue of its history.

Centuries of wars which were raged to claim ownership of this territory and its eventful past have enriched the culture of this region. This can be seen in the works and objects of art, the many buildings and the protected heritage. Less than 30 mins from Barcarès and La Croix du Sud campsite, the Catalan region of Perpignan offers a wonderful opportunity to sample its history and heritage.

>> the official website of the town of Perpignan

For your cultural visits, please use the smart guide to heritage in the Catalan region: the “Pass Inter-Sites” enables you to enjoy many sites at reduced rates >> Find out more onwww.reseauculturel.fr