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Perpignan
The Perpignan (French Perpignan) is the capital of the department of Eastern Pyrenees (Pyrénées-Orientales) in SouthwestFrance, just 30 km from French-Spanish borders.
At a glance
Ideal period of visit
How to get there
By air
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By train
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By road
The A9, RN 114 Motorways on the north-south road axis. If you come from Andorra, you must use the N116.
By boat
Orient yourself
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How to move
It is easy to visit the city on foot, with its main attractions concentrated around the center, between the fortress and the river Te.
During the year, traffic by car within the city is not particularly difficult, with the exception of school hours from work and school, while there is a good signage for various underground parking spaces. It is advisable, however, to avoid driving on the streets of the old town, where you may have difficulty in traffic and parking. During the summer, traffic can be difficult on some roads, due to the large number of tourists with destination the seaside resorts of the local coastline.
Its bus network CTPM serves the entire city and nearby cities such as None, the closest point for anyone wishing to access the beach.
There is almost no cycling track in the city.
What to see
[1] (Palais des rois de Mallorque), ☎ 33 4 68 34 48 29.
- The small castle (Castillet), Place de Verdun. It is also called Casa Pairal. It hosts the Museum of Folk Arts
The metropolis of Agios Ioannis the Baptist (Basilica-Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral of Perpignan), 1 Rue de l'Horloge 66000 Perpignan, France.
The old town hall (Loge de mer), Place de la Loge, ☎ 33 4 68 66 30 30.
See also:
- Allées Maillol, with promenade and park
- The Theater of the Archipelago (Théâtre de l'Archipel)
- The Campo Santo Cemetery
- The Rigo, Puig Museums and the Natural History Museum
- Works of the sculptor Aristide Maillol in Place de la Loge, in the town hall yard and on Allées Maillol
- Serrat-d’en-Vaquer
- The Casa Xanxo
- Sant Vicens Park with pottery exhibition
- The church of Panagia ton Angels
- The museum of aviation history "Le musée de l'aviation Mas Palegry"
Entertainment
Studies
Job opportunities
What will you buy
Most stores are located on the streets between it Place de Catalogne and her Place de la Republique, luxury shops in Rue Mailly and in the alleys of the old town.
At the square Place Joseph Cassanyes It becomes a daily popular market with fresh fruits and vegetables, and clothing. On Sundays with all kinds of local and other products.
Large shops are located on the streets Porte d'Espagne, Polygone Nord and Château Roussillon.
Where are you going to eat?
- In the old town there are many small cafes, and fast food.
- Restaurant LE SUD, 12 Rue Louis Bausil. The Le Sud serves Mediterranean cuisine in a quiet setting
- Grand Café de la Poste, Place de Verdun, ☎ 33 4 68 51 25 65. The Grand Café de la Poste in Castillet is an expensive café worth visiting.
- Route de Tanger. The Route de Tanger serves Moroccan cuisine.
- Cafes are also available at Quai Vauban, the Place of the Republic, Place Arago and Place de la Loge.
- Café de la Source, Rue Foch, L'Ubu, Place Rigaud
Economic options
Middle class
High benefits
Where to go for coffee - drink
Many nightclubs and bars are located on the beach a short distance from Perpignan. The locations of Canet-en-Roussillon, Saint-Cyprien, Argelès-sur-Mer, Collioure offer great opportunities for night owls, especially in summer.
- Madison Club (Discotheque), 955 avenue Julien Panchot 66000 Perpignan, ☎ 33 4 68 22 16 34. .
- Le Must (Discotheque), 56 rue Mathieu de Dombasle 66000 Perpignan, ☎ 33 4 68 56 90 60.
- Le Uba (Discotheque / gay friendly bar), 5 boulevard Félix Mercader 66000 Perpignan, ☎ 33 4 68 34 06 70. .
Where will you stay?
- Premiere Class Perpignan
- Victoria
- Hotel Aragon
- Comfort Inn Perpignan Airport
- Campanile Perpignan
- Arcantis Hotel Mondial
- Hotel De France
- New Christina Hotel
- Kyriad Perpignan Center
Economic options
- Youth hostel (Auberge de la Jeunesse), 11 Allée Marc Pierre. To stay in the hostel you must have your card / member with you en: w: Hostelling International otherwise it is not profitable
Middle class
High benefits
- La Villa Duflot Hotel Restaurant (http://www.villa-duflot.com/), Rond Point Albert Donnezan, ☎ 33 4 68 56 67 67. The most expensive hotel in the city of Perpignan
Stay safe
Health and precautions
Communications
Small problems
Next destinations
From Perpignan you can make short excursions for swimming and tourism in the beautiful Mediterranean parts and inland.
- Narbonne, a city with a history of 2,000 years
- Carcassonne, a castle and a World Heritage Site.
- Vilfrans-de-Konflan, very beautiful French village.
- Take the train Train Jaune, which passes through the Pyrenees with magnificent views
- Hot Springs at Llo
- The mountain Pic du Canigou, 2785 m high in the Pyrenees.
- Color, very beautiful city with port.
- Fort de Salses, castle.
