Côte Vermeille: the colorful coast of southern France

The Côte Vermeille is a coastal region in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of southern France, stretching from Argelès-sur-Mer to Cerbère. Characterized by its proximity to the Spanish border, the area features a landscape where the Pyrenees mountains meet the Mediterranean Sea, resulting in rocky bays, small beaches, and steep hillsides used for vineyards.

The region is part of French Catalonia, which maintains strong cultural ties and influences from Spain. Key locations within this area include Perpignan, Collioure, Port Vendres, and Banyuls-sur-Mer.