Tours, restaurants, activities and wellness spots worth a visit.
Monument aux morts - Monument als morts is a tourist attraction in Banyuls-sur-Mer. We feature one of Aristide Maillol's major works, a pacifist Monument aux morts, part of the town's open-air museum. Our monument is located on a rock overlooking the sea, with views of the Banyuls-sur-Mer shoreline.
Mas Reig - Côte VermeilleMas Reig - Côte Vermeille is a cultural center in Banyuls-sur-Mer dedicated to the viticultural sector and oenotourism. We offer a sensory visitor journey and tasting workshops, supporting the wine industry and wine tourism in the region. Our team is located on the heights of Banyuls-sur-Mer, providing a panoramic view encompassing the sea, mountains, and vineyards. We also host partners and provide shared workspaces.
Plage de Banyuls sur Mer is a tourist attraction in Banyuls-sur-Mer, offering a stony beach ideal for swimming. Our beach provides clear access to deep water and includes rafts for children, ensuring a safe experience. Along our tree-lined promenade, benches offer shade, and sun loungers and brollies are available for rent. Our area features a good selection of eateries and cafes along the beachfront. We also highlight the region's exceptional vineyards and offer opportunities to discover the Banyuls vineyard. We provide various marine activities, including guided swims in the underwater trail, diving initiations, paddleboarding, and sunrise kayak trips.
Observatoire océanologique de Banyuls-sur-Mer is a research institute in Banyuls-sur-Mer. We operate a public aquarium and research aquariums, playing a role in marine environment awareness and scientific research in marine biology and ecology. Our teams lead projects like the Redecor campaign, which involved immersing artificial reefs with coral cuttings in the Irish Sea and the Bay of Biscay to restore deep-water corals.
Église de la Rectorie is a tourist attraction in Banyuls-sur-Mer. Our Romanesque chapel features a bell tower built into the exterior wall. While our interior is generally closed, we host occasional concerts and organized tours, which sometimes include a photo exhibition. We are surrounded by Banyuls-sur-Mer's oldest cemetery, with tombs over a century old, including small house-like structures necessitated by the local subsoil.
Plage des ElmesPlage des Elmes is a tourist attraction in Banyuls-sur-Mer, offering a stoney beach with clear waters. We provide parking very close by, along with two restaurants and fresh drinks available at a nearby terrace. Toilets are also on-site for convenience.
Banyuls sur Mer Tourist OfficeBanyuls sur Mer Tourist Office is a tourist information center in Banyuls-sur-Mer. We provide details on guided tours, wine tastings, and activities like hiking trails, snorkeling, and diving experiences. We also offer information on events like the grape harvest festival and art exhibitions. Our team provides information on beaches, research institutes, local vineyards, and marine treasures to explore. We can also help with discovering historical sites and local landmarks like the statues of Maillol.
Musée Maillol de Banyuls is a museum in Banyuls-sur-Mer housed in sculptor Aristide Maillol's former farmhouse, where he worked and rested. We present numerous works by Maillol, including bronzes, terracotta pieces, paintings, and lithographs, alongside insights into the sculptor's daily life in the Métairie. We also host annual temporary exhibitions dedicated to 20th and 21st-century art.
BiodiversariumBiodiversarium is an aquarium in Banyuls-sur-Mer focusing on the local Mediterranean marine environment. We are part of the Observatoire Océanologique, allowing our staff to share their knowledge. Our exhibits feature a curated selection of species, with a commitment to releasing fish back into the wild as they grow.
