Patrick
O'Brian (1914-2000) - is
by far the most well-known author who called Collioure his home for more than
50 years.
Brilliant but self-focused and reclusive, this British author arrived in Collioure
with his Russian wife in 1946. They are both buried in the village.
It
was here that he wrote his most famous novels including 'Master and Commander'.
Their house, at 1 Rue St Elme in Collioure, still stands. They owned and managed extensive vineyards on the lower
slopes of the hill below Fort St Elme. His vines and wine-making became a great passion
of O'Brian's. A collection of some of his works plus two biographies about the
author are in the Lemon House for use during your stay.
An interesting article about the man behind the name -Patrick
O'Brian
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