The ancient market town of Céret is situated on a lush, fertile plain of fruit orchards and vineyards. The town is sheltered by the surrounding foothills of the Pyrénées, which tumble down to the Mediterranean at beautiful, arty Collioure. Emerging as a fast-growing cultural centre, Céret lies at the gateway to the Vallespir region - an area renowned for its great natural beauty with breathtaking gorges, picturesque rivers and shady forests of cork oak.
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Céret
Architecture
Church with 11th century bell and 14th century gates; 14th century "Fontaine des Neufs Jets"; Les Arcades Place Pablo Picasso; Maison de l'archéologie.
Sites & Excursions
War memorial by sculptor Aristide Maillol; Ermitage St Ferréol; 6 paths to beacons around Céret; Guided visits: "The Secrets of Old Céret", "In the Footsteps of Picasso" & "Musée d'Art Moderne".
Art
The "Musée d'Art Moderne" is open all year round. In the 1910s, Céret was thought of as the 'Capital of Cubism' and has always been popular with artists, such as Picasso and Matisse. The "Musée d'Art Moderne" has a Picasso collection, as well as works by Matisse, Dali, Soutine, Miro, Juan Gris and the Catalan sculptor, Manolo.
Culture
Catalan Culture Centre in Place Pablo Picasso; regular open-air Sardana dancing; Sardana Festival third Sunday in August; bullfighting.
Céret
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