Perpignan’s most dominant monument, the Palace of the Kings of Mallorca sprawls over a huge area to the south of the old town. Built in 1276, the castle…
Must see attractions in Perpignan
- Top ChoicePalais des Rois de Majorque
- CCathédrale St-Jean
Perpignan’s old town has several intriguing churches, but the most impressive is the Cathédrale St-Jean, begun in 1324 and not completed until 1509…
- MMusée d'Art Hyacinthe Rigaud
Occupying two elegant hôtels particuliers (private mansions) right in the historical centre, this museum was entirely renovated in 2017 and now ranks as…
- PPlace de la Loge
Three fine stone structures flank place de la Loge. The 14th-century La Loge de Mer was rebuilt during the Renaissance; it was once Perpignan’s stock…
- LLe Castillet & Musée Casa Païral
Like many medieval towns, Perpignan was once encircled by defensive walls. Today all that remains is the red-brick town gate of Le Castillet, at the…
- LLa Loge de Mer
The 14th-century La Loge de Mer, rebuilt during the Renaissance, was once Perpignan’s stock exchange, then its maritime tribunal.
- HHôtel de Ville
The Hôtel de Ville has a typically Roussillon pebbled façade of river stones.