Perpignan, an old city nestling between the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees, is one of the sunniest places in France and has a strong Spanish flavour from its time as second city of the Catalonias.
Perpignan's fertile combination of French sophistication and Spanish passion demands that every guest experiences the high level of hospitality, cuisine and comfort travellers to France expect. Visitors will find small, old family hotels, bright, modern corporate chains and everything in between.
Top Things about Perpignan
Perpignan has an almost none stop calendar of concerts and festivals throughout the warmer months of the year. The city's climate averages 13°C in December, making the festival period quite long.
The old town is the epitome of French Catalan history, culture, character and cuisine in the capital of Languedoc-Roussillon.
Perpignan is the perfect base for exploring the Languedoc-Roussillon and the Pyrenees, along with the Cathar castles that have inspired modern Grail literature and mythology.
Perpignan is notable for its festivals and singular culture within France. Just 10 km from the Mediterranean and some excellent beaches, it is also located only 30 km from Spain, handy for Carcassonne and Narbonne, the Little Yellow Train - a UNESCO heritage site and the Palace of the Kings of Majorca, so different from French chateaux of the same medieval period. With thermal springs and spas, mountains, lakes and rivers, abbeys, chateaux and castles, the wildlife of Camargue and Cevennes, caves and grottoes, outdoor enthusiasts will never run out of things to explore.
Perpignan Hotels
Perpignan is a sprawling city, with the main interest for tourists being in the old town, which is also handy for transport links. Look for cheap hotels in Perpignan close to the town centre by the river, which share the same locales as the hospitable restaurants, bars and clubs that make the town so interesting. Perpignan accommodation is varied in price and style to suit all travellers, whether on a budget, with families or alone.