Tourist Information
SOUTH – SEA - THE MIDDLE-AGES
In short
- Perpignan used to be the capital of the Kingdom of Majorca. The site has been occupied since the Roman period; the ruins built in that time, which still stand nowadays, testify of this long-time human occupation.
- Perpignan has a rich cultural life: fairs happen in January, May, and November; in June, you'll attend the International Art Book and Film Festival; the Guitares au Palais festival (literally, "Guitars in the Palace"), which lasts three days in August; in October, the Voice Festival (in French, "Festival de la Voix") gathers many musicians.
- You'll admire Saint Jean-Baptiste cathedral, the Palace of the Kings of Majorca, and the Castillet, which was the entrance of the ramparts, and was turned into a museum dedicated to Catalonian folk arts and traditions.
Climate
It is a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters, and dry and hot summers. Average temperatures are 8.4°C in January, and 24.3°C in July.
Our best tips
- Perpignan's summers are bustling with life; nothing surprising there, since it is the most touristic season!
- Perpignan is only 20 minutes away from the beach and 30 minutes away from Spain: take this opportunity to travel further!
Average prices for hotels
- Low budget: 29€ per night in low season, and 48€ in high season.
- Mid-range: 50€ per night in low season, and 74€ in high season.
- Luxury: 151€ per night in low season, and 123€ in high season.
Recommended areas for your hotel
- The district of Porta Espanya is rather far from the centre of town, hence it is much quieter.
- The centre of the city comprises many buildings, with numerous tourist attractions reachable by foot.
Need more information about this place?
We wrote un mini guide for our readers that we hope is coming as handy as possible (also available in PDF format to download, useful while traveling without an internet connexion) :
Perpignan : Handy Mini Travel Guide
