Rue Arago is known locally as the Rue du Soleil, since it faces the sun all day in the sunniest area of France. (over 300 days a year!)

This apartment offers plenty of space for four or five. There is a large lounge, kitchen, bathroom and double bedroom (all on 2nd floor) and stairs to a quaint rooftop bedroom with two single beds. All newly equipped and decorated The large quiet terrace is not overlooked, and offers both shade and sun, with gas barbeque and dining area.

It is close to shops, restaurants and all amenities, with good bus, train and boat connections to local area and beaches. Collioure is 3km away. Banyuls sur Mer 5 km. Perpignan, Carcassonne, Narbonne, Figeras and Barcelona are all accessible by train and coach trip in Summer. Girona airport is an hour away, and Perpignan airport 30 minutes (car hire is cheaper in Spain.) There is a good direct overnight train from Paris every day each way. Once there you do not need a car.

Port Vendres is a bustling coastal town and the flat looks directly over the port with constant movement of fishing boats, ferries and pleasure craft. There are fireworks on 14 July, (15th August in Collioure) and a lively programme of events, or just sit and watch the sun set over the mountains with a glass of local "Banyuls". There are excellent possibilities for diving, fishing, coastal and mountain walking, watersports and soaking up the local Catalan atmosphere.

This apartment is not suitable for very small children (winding staircase) and animals are not allowed. Sheets and towels are available by arrangement.