オムスのおすすめツーリングルート

water fountain

exceptional view of the Canigou

Céret is a small town in the southernmost part of France, right on the Spanish border. The town exudes southern French charm, and its weekly market, held under plane trees, is the most beautiful I know. Incidentally, the town is truly picturesque; Picasso, among others, spent a summer working here.

Translation of the information on site: "ATELIER PICASSO-BRAQUE In early July 1911, Picasso traveled to Céret and settled in the Hôtel du Canigou, also known as the Hôtel Armand, where his friend, the artist Manolo Hugué, stayed upon his arrival. Shortly thereafter, he was joined by his partner Fernande Olivier, and on August 17, by Georges Braque and his wife Marcelle. A few days later, the two artists and their partners moved into the large building. Braque and Picasso subsequently continually challenged each other, creating works that responded to each other."

A picture-perfect place; and thankfully secluded.

A place that, strangely enough, remains unknown even to most French people, yet it oozes southern French charm: old buildings in rosé and ochre-orange, numerous avenues of plane trees within the town, lovely sidewalk cafés, and, above all, no tourist stress, no plastic world. This beautiful little town is nestled on the slopes of the Pyrenees and is therefore also attractive for hikers. Braque and Picasso, incidentally, spent a working summer here.

Charming place with a fantastic bar/restaurant, El Tap. Simply great and a great base for exploring the region by bike/gravel bike/mountain bike.

Very beautiful old town. The museum is also worth a visit – Picasso, Chagall, Miro