Undoubtedly Céret is the capital of the Catalan hinterland. This heritage cannot only be found in the corridas which are held every year at the arenas, but as well in the shimmering colours on the front walls and the loggias. These ones provide the town with a Spanish hint so much appreciated by Picasso, Braque and Matisse.
When leaving Céret, the road rises towards the Aspre hills in direction of the Llauro pass. Then you will travel down into the heart of the Roussillon vineyard which produces much appreciated sweet natural wine. Besides Thuir is famous for its cellars "Byrrh".
From Millas a town which has maintained its Catalan specificity, you will be able to drive around the Bataille pas and the Hermitage chapel of Força Réal. From that point you will discover a impressive panorama over the vineyard, the plain, the coast from Collioure to Port Leucate and of course the majestic peak of Canigou. After leaving the peace from the Hermitage, you will travel back towards the plain to encounter Ponteilla. There you will have the opportunity to visit an exotic graden and within a few kilometres the Priory church of Monastir del Camp.You will notice the fortified elegant front wall which hides a gothic church.
To end this day you will climb the Eastern Pyrénées foothills before travelling down to Céret, scattered with views over theTech valley, le Boulou, Perpignan and the coast.
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