What to do during the All Saints’ Day vacations 2021 in Banyuls-sur-Mer?

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BALUDIK – Free mobile application

Innovative and fun, for young and old, it allows you to (re)discover the territory, its heritage and its actors through a treasure hunt in the city.

Pierre, a 14 year old teenager and sculpture enthusiast, will take you on a journey that lasts between 1h15 and 1h30. The trail can be downloaded and used offline. You have to follow the clues to move around and answer mini-games to develop a playful content that allows you to discover the history of Banyuls-sur-Mer. The departure is from the Tourist Office. Go quickly download it!

N.B. : there is also a route in Cerbère, Argelès-sur-Mer, Sorède, Laroque-des-Albères, Palau-del-Vidre, Elne.

Something to keep you busy during the vacations!

“Draw me a pumpkin” contest

The merchants of Banyuls celebrate Halloween from October 23 to 29, 2021 with the contest “Draw me a pumpkin”.

Free game with no obligation to buy
1 drawing = 1 chance to win
Reserved for children under 10 years old

How does it work? Drop off a drawing at one or more merchants where the poster is visible in the window (you can participate in as many businesses as you want!).

Drawing of the 10 winners at Paul Reig Square at 3pm on Saturday, October 30.

Offered by the Union of Merchants and Artisans of Banyuls.

And while you’re roaming the streets of downtown to drop off your drawings, why not enjoy a good snack?! Pancakes, waffles, ice creams, hot chocolate, pies, etc. many cafés, restaurants or snack bars are open in the afternoon. A gourmet break is guaranteed!

Guided Tours

Maëva, guide-lecturer at the Tourist Office, offers you 2 guided tours :

Tuesday, October 26 at 3:00 p.m.: “Banyuls La Méditerranéenne”

Visit the seafront to discover the close ties that have been woven between the banyulencs and the Mediterranean. Let us also be interested in how the inhabitants have known how to exploit the Mediterranean climate over time. On the program: tramontana, sun and fishing.

Thursday, October 28 at 10:00 am: “Aristide Maillol”

Discovering Aristide Maillol. A stroll through his hometown to discover his sculptures and anecdotes but also stories of characters who crossed his path.

Fee 6€ (child -12 years 3€) – Reservation required at the latest the day before at 04 68 88 31 58 – Departure from the Tourist Office – Mask required.

CONTROLLED TOUR

“As the oil flows”

Go to discover an olive grove in the hinterland with the producer Olivier Borrat of the Oliveraies de la Baillaury. Tasting of authentic olive oils and homemade olives.

“House of Remembrance”

Guided tour at the House of Remembrance by the local committee of the French Remembrance “Heritage and Stories of Here”, from 15h to 17h, 34, rue de la fontaine in Puig del Mas, free admission.

sfbanyulssurmer@gmail.com and 06 89 23 98 44.

WINERY IS OPEN

Come and meet the winemakers of the Cru Banyuls-Collioure, they will transport you into their world!

Some cellars offer visits, tastings. Contact them, they will be happy to welcome you.

Directory Wineries

Other activities to try in our cellars!

► EVERYDAY

Domaine Tambour: reservations at 04 68 88 12 48.

Blending workshop Enriching activity where the winemaker will immerse you in the world of wine, a great way to learn about tasting but also to discover the process of creating a cuvée in a fun way, 39€, reservations 48h in advance.

Themed tasting Discover the subtle pairings of the estate’s wines around foie gras, chocolate, cheese and Catalan specialties, 19€, reserve 48h in advance.

The Banyuls riddle Solve the riddle Cluedo-style around a tasting of the estate’s Banyuls, 5€, reserve 24 hours in advance.

Initiation to tasting Awaken your senses and learn to describe simply with an adapted vocabulary the great wines of unique terroir, 15€, reservation 24h in advance.

Les Olympiades Compete as a team during 5 fun and playful games to be played with family or friends on the wine theme, an opportunity to have fun while discovering the estate and the terroir, 5€/pers. (from 6 pers.), reservation 24h in advance.

Winegrower’s Picnic Discover the specificities of the Cru Banyuls & Collioure terroir by tasting the wines of the estate around a picnic in the vineyards, 39€, book 48h in advance.

Hike in the vineyard Set out to discover the specificities of the vineyard, the level is adapted according to your requests and the visit according to your preferences rather on the sea side or on the mountain side, then tasting at the cellar of the domain’s wines, departure 9:30 am or 3:30 pm, 20€, reservation 48h in advance.

Visit of the vineyard Starting from the Chapelle de la Salette discover the specificities of our terroir by crossing some vineyards then tasting at the cellar, 5€, reservation 48h in advance.

Les ambuscades Tasting of 3 wines from the estate + Charcuterie and cheese board, starting at 5:30 pm, 13€, reservation 48h in advance.

Côte de boeuf party Tasting with food and wine pairings (cold cuts, prime rib, cheeses, mignardises, discovery of the entire range of wines from the estate), starting at 7pm, 39€/pers, book 48h in advance.

Terres des Templiers : reservation online or at 04 68 98 36 92

Tour of the cellar and/or tasting, free, every 30 min from 10:15 am.

Privilege visit Cellar visit + Accord tasting (vertical tasting of several vintages of the same vintage of a Banyuls or a Collioure for + tasting of a selection of Old Vintages), 15€, reservation 24h in advance.

Visit of the vineyard Visit of the cellar and walk in the vineyards (exchange on the traditional techniques of the culture of the vine and construction of the walls) + tasting of the range of Collioure and Banyuls, 15€, reservation 24h in advance.

Coffret Gourmand Côté Thalasso meal + access to Espace Forme Marin, 55€, book 24 hours in advance at the Tourist Office at 04 68 88 31 58.

Coffret Délice Côté Thalasso modelling of your choice + meal + access to Espace Forme Marin, 115€, book 24 hours in advance at the Tourist Office on 04 68 88 31 58.

Wine tasting Cave L’Etoile, free.

► Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Madeloc Estate

The making of Collioure and Banyuls wines from 10am to 11am or 2:30pm to 3:30pm Tuesday to Friday and 3pm to 4pm on Saturday by reservation, 6€/pers. Visit of our cellar, the vat house and tasting of 3 vintages of Collioure (dry wines) and 3 vintages of Banyuls (natural sweet wines).

Wine and Food Pairing – Flavors of the South from 10:00 am to 11:00 am or 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm from Tuesday to Friday and from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday upon reservation, 8€/pers. Visit our estate and taste our Collioure vintages (dry wines) as well as our Banyuls vintages (natural sweet wines) accompanied by a gourmet pairing on Banyuls!

Discovery of the Banyulenc Terroir from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm from Tuesday to Friday and from 4:15 pm to 6:15 pm on Saturday upon reservation, at the estate and then move to the vineyards, 15€/pers. Discovery of the Banyulenc Terroir with a tasting at the foot of the vines followed by a tasting of our complete range of AOP Collioure and AOP Banyuls.

► Every Wednesday and Friday

Madeloc Estate

Discovery of Collioure and Banyuls appellations 09:30-10:30 or 15:30-16:00 without reservation, Free, duration approx. 20min. Come and discover our range by tasting 3 of our cuvées in Collioure (dry wines) and 3 of our Banyuls (natural sweet wines).

L’Art’Cherche exhibition “Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers, the art of imaging science”

Since June 4, 2021, as part of the sixth edition of the Art’Cherche and the celebration of the Bicentennial of the birth of Henri Lacaze-Duthiers and 140 years of the Arago Laboratory, the Oceanological Observatory is pleased to present on the Albert Sagols esplanade, in partnership with the City Council of Banyuls-sur-Mer, the annual and unpublished exhibition “Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers, the art of imaging science”.

2021 is the bicentenary of the birth of Professor and Academician Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers, one of the most eminent zoologists of the 19th century. Founder of the biological station of Roscoff and of the Arago Laboratory, and author of more than 250 articles and books, he carried out remarkable works in particular on the red coral and the purple.

For more information

About Maillol

Aristide Maillol (1886-1944), internationally renowned sculptor was born in Banyuls.

(Re)discover his work through the tour “In the footsteps of Aristide” which winds through the typical streets of Cap d’Osna, former fishermen’s district, where he lived.

Once the tour is over, stroll through the city to admire his sculptures exposed in the open air.

There are 7 of them, can you find them?

And to complete your discovery, go and visit the Maillol Museum, an old farmhouse in the back country. A real haven of peace where Maillol had installed his workshop.

Open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Monday and holidays) from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5pm.
Vallée de la Roume – Tel: +33 (0)4 68 88 57 11

Randonnées sur les sentiers de Banyuls sur mer

Randonnée à Banyuls sur mer dans les Pyrénées-Orientales

Hiking

There is nothing like taking a deep breath of air and discovering Banyuls in all its forms! A multitude of trails for all levels are available to you in Banyuls and its surroundings.

Ideas for family hikes or for sportsmen: Sentier du Littoral, Cami d’Anicet, Sur les crêtes du Vall Pompo, Les balcons de la Côte Vermeille, Les sentiers de la Liberté, Chemin des crêtes, etc.

You can also find the Banyuls-sur-Mer hiking guide at the Tourist Office (4€).

Hiking mobile applications

Discover 3 mobile applications that offer hiking routes (on foot, by bike, etc.) in Banyuls-sur-Mer, (and in the Albères massif, the Community of Communes Albères-Côte Vermeille-Illibéris or in the entire department of the Pyrénées-Orientales). For all levels and all audiences.

Outdooractive

The best routes for all your outdoor activities. Here you will find suggested itineraries with some details to help you make your choice. Choose an activity and filter the specific features you want for the route and let’s get adventurous!

Geotrek PyMed

The Intercommunal Tourist Office Pyrénées-Méditerranée is the first in Occitania to be equipped with this tool. You like hiking, mountain biking, diving, kayaking… among others? Then discover the free Geotrek PyMed application – https://rando.tourisme-pyrenees-mediterranee.fr/ – (available on AppleStore and Playstore) or on the website https://rando.tourisme-pyrenees-mediterranee.fr/

Geocaching

On the road to adventure. Put on your hat, your backpack, your hiking boots: let’s go on some life-size treasure hunts! Millions of cleverly hidden treasures (called geocaches) are hidden in almost every country in the world – and therefore in and around Banyuls-sur-Mer – and are just waiting to be found. Some of them are probably even hiding near you! Is this your first time? This application will guide you through your adventure to find your first geocaches. You’ll find tips, tricks, instructions for geocaching and how to use the app.
Available on AppleStore and Playstore.

Pimp your windows!

As with every vacation season from now on, we offer you little crafts to keep your nins occupied: it’s the return of fall decorations on windows, easy to make and clean. And luck! Sandra from the blog Jesus Sauvage offers us an updated 2021 version.

Leaves, foxes, fawn, umbrella, mushrooms, etc. There’s everything you need to let fall into the house, without having to sweep! She also has Halloween designs for you to choose from. Have fun!

How to do it

1. Download the templates below
2. Print
3. Tape on the windows
4. Offset
5. Admire!

Find the full article on the blog Jesus Sauvage

Diving

Every day, the diving centers welcome you to offer you various activities: first dive, snorkeling, training… there is something for all levels! Diving is also accessible to beginners.

Go and explore the underwater treasures of the Banyuls-Cerbère Reserve.

Dive centers in Banyuls-sur-Mer:

Rédéris : 04.68.88.31.66

Aquablue diving : 04.68.88.17.35

Plongée bleue : 07.85.75.67.45 / 06.81.35.96.49

Full information at the Tourist Office at 04.68.88.31.58.

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Winegrower’s Aperitif

FROM 6PM TO 8PM – 5€/PERS. (free -12 years old)
Each week, a partner winemaker/producer welcomes you. Visit and tasting animated by the winemaker.

Required registration at the Tourist Office (04 68 88 31 58) no later than the day before.

Winegrower aperitifs also take place in Port-Vendres and Collioure!

The MAR i MUNT WEEK : Your fall vacation in the Mediterranean Pyrenees

The sea AND the mountains at your doorstep! We take full advantage!!!

From October 22 to 30, we are active in the middle of nature, we have fun with the family, we taste, we grapple, we enjoy, we discover…

Hiking or biking; activities for young people (games, workshops, film screenings) and Rallye Rando, mountain biking and kayaking in supervised walks, first dives and supervised explorations, visits …

The program is really rich! Live your vacations with a smile in the Mediterranean Pyrenees!