St Jean de Luz or Collioure for a small village by the sea

Hello,

I am going to Provence and trying to decide between heading west to St Jean de Luz or east to Collioure. Can anyone tell me the pros/cons between these 2 seaside villages? I am looking for a pretty area with a nice beach, some shops and restaurants to explore.

thanks

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Not knowing either I would recommend Collioure based on the fact that you will be closer to some fanastic places to visit:

- Carcassonne

- Barcelona

And eat some pretty fantastic cassoulet...