Céret, capital of cherries, but not only!

👉 Where is Céret?

Céret offers an authentic Catalan landscape. This special town lies between the Canigou mountain, the Spanish border and the Mediterranean Sea. A clever mix that gives the town its distinctive charm.

It's the ideal destination for a family outing. You'll discover plenty of things along the way, including shady squares, the 9-spout fountain, the hermitage of Saint Férréol, the Porte d'Espagne and the Pont du Diable.

Céret is very much associated with cherries, as this delicious, fleshy and very tasty fruit is grown around the town. For this reason, one of the best times to visit the town is during the cherry season, between May and mid-July. The weather is very pleasant and you can take full advantage of the festivities organised by the town around this fruit, Céret's little gustatory jewel.

👉 Céret celebrates the sardana

But it's not just the cherry that is the town's emblem. Céret is a town that dances, and every year celebrates the Sardana, a Catalan dance performed in a circle. Elevated to the rank of art, the Sardana holds an important place in the hearts of Catalans. So much so that it is celebrated every year at the Festival de Sardanes.

👉 When does the Sardana Festival take place?

It's impossible to miss the Sardana Festival if you're lucky enough to be in Céret during the festivities. Every year, the town dons its traditional dance costumes on the last weekend in July to celebrate this typically regional dance.

Every Saturday, right in the heart of Céret, the historic centre is abuzz with activity. It's market day! It's a not-to-be-missed opportunity to discover the wealth of local market gardeners and craftspeople. Locals and tourists alike come to shop amongst the town's century-old plane trees.

It's also a great opportunity to take a stroll through Céret's narrow streets, and why not stop off for a coffee in one of the town's shady squares, or grab a bite to eat at Le France, one of the village's top addresses for tasty Catalan cuisine.

👉 The Céret Museum of Modern Art

A must-see cultural attraction in the Pyrénées-Orientales, the Musée d'Art Moderne de Céret has an international dimension and is no match for its Parisian counterpart, with a large number of works by renowned painters from the modern and contemporary movements, including Picasso, Soutine and Chagall.

Don't miss out on a visit to Céret's historic centre, where you'll find a wealth of works that are as grandiose as they are surprising.

👉 Paragliding in the heart of Vallespir

The Vallespir region is a very rich natural area, with lush flora and fauna. All you need to do is go for a hike to realise this. But for those who want to discover nature in a sensational way, paragliding is the activity par excellence.

What could be better than taking to the skies to observe your surroundings? As well as enjoying a breathtaking panorama, you'll be in for a real thrill!