Port-Vendres - Through History
Elisabeth Coste
PORT-VENDRES

Port-Vendres - Through History

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A short historical tour in the heart of Port-Vendres.
This route will take you to explore the port and its activities, as well as the stunning views along the coastal path. Along the way, many points of interest highlight the rich history of this town.

1 point of interest

  • Nostra Mar

    Nostra Mar

    Club hiking webbed and environmental awareness. Discover the rich marine environment of the Côte Vermeille from the edge with fins, mask and snorkel! Marine, diving instructor and biologist, will guide you. All levels. Equipment provided: fins, mask, snorkel, combination.

Description

  1. Starting point at the train station
  2. Follow Avenue Demonte (passing the fire station and supermarket). At the roundabout, go straight ahead.
  3. At the second pedestrian crossing, take the stairs to access the quays. On the right, in front of the Voile d'Or, observe the schooner Miguel Caldentey in the port.
  4. Walk along the quays until you reach the church, then take Rue du Soleil (François Arago Street). Continue on Rue de la Mirande to reach the statue of the Virgin next to Fort Fanal.
  5. Retrace your steps to the coastal path, which starts uphill on the right (yellow markings). Follow it to the Mauresque Battery.
  6. Continue along the path for a bit, then descend toward the cemetery. Pass to the right of the cemetery to reach the roundabout, then go down Avenue Jean Villa until you reach the Dôme.
  7. Walk along Place de l'Obélisque, then descend Rue Jules Pams.
  8. Back on the quays, follow them and then go up to Place de la Castellane.
  9. Return to the train station by following Rue des Paquebots.
  • Departure : Port-Vendres Train Station
  • Arrival : Port-Vendres Train Station
  • Towns crossed : PORT-VENDRES

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

Make sure to bring water, a cap or hat, and a windbreaker. Respect nature by taking your waste with you or disposing of it in the collection points. Do not walk on the vegetation. Follow the yellow markings.

Transport

Bus 1€

Access and parking

D914

Parking :

Port-Vendres Train Station