since we were only an hour south of the French border we decided to venture out of Spain and head to France.

we started in Perpignan and then went to Collioure.

both were great places and i’m glad i was there at this time of the year. i’m sure Collioure is packed during the summer months, it’s so picturesque.

Perpignan is a medieval town and we spent quite a bit of time wandering around.

we saw the Perpignan Cathedral and Notre Dame de la Réal, the outside of the palace, plus a lot of streets in between.

Collioure was 40 minutes east and we made our way there after lunch.

it is a charming seaside commune and a perfect place to take a coastal stroll. there is a church, shops and a number of places to grab a bite and/or drink.

on the way back to Girona, we had a spectacular view of the Pyrenees Mountains, my photo can’t do it justice. i did the best i could from a moving car.

i can’t believe tomorrow is our last day here. we have quite the agenda planned, it’s going to be a full day.