Best Things To Do in Perpignan, France

Tourist Attractions in Perpignan

Here is the list of things to do in Perpignan and tourist attractions in city.

1. Le Petit Train Jaune

   

   Station

   This is one of the greatest railway journeys in the world. Even though Perpignan is 50km away, it’s still the closest city to the starting point - Villefranche de Conflent, in the eastern Pyrenees. This metre gauge electric railway has been running since 1909. It’s route takes it through spectacular sceneries, rising from 427m to 1592m as it goes through mountains, chasms, valleys, ...Read more

2. Palais Des Rois De Majorque

   4.1 (460 Votes)
   

   Landmark, Palace

   King James II of Majorca built this magnificent Gothic fortress-palace in the 13th century. Organised around three courtyards, the palace is famous for: Its two lavish chapels – the Queen’s Chapel and the Holy Cross Chapel The Great Hall The varied stonework of the doors, corridors, stairs, armatures and the main towers The wonderful views of Perpignan from the castle The concerts ...Read more

3. Chateau De Salses

   4.5 (591 Votes)
   

   Castle, Historical Site

   Built in the 15th century by Spaniards, the fortress was famous for guarding the previous border between Spain and France. Its architecture is intriguing for showing a clear metamorphosis of style from medieval castle to modern fortress. It’s quite a popular destination – over 10000 people visit it annually. Today, it also houses a sculpture museum. Check out the large wine-store ne...Read more

4. Cathedrale St-jean And Campo Santo Funeral Cloister

   

   Cathedral

   This large Roman Catholic Cathedral started being built in the 13th century but only finished in the 16th (there was a lot of war). It’s architecture is Catalan Gothic. The highlights of the cathedral are: The various stylised furniture The main altarpiece The Pentecost hole The left side chapels of St. Gaudérique, Immaculate Conception, and Purgatory The Notre Dame dels Correchs ...Read more

5. Le Castillet And Musee Casa Pairal

   

   Museum, History Museum

   This fortress is one of the most important military historical monuments of the city, mainly because its architecture is unique. It was built in the 14th and 15th centuries from pebbles and brick and cement. There are two parts to the building – Grand Castillet and Little Castillet. For a while in the 17th century, both parts were used as a State Prison. Today, the museum is touristically...Read more

6. Les Massages D'alice

   

   Leisure, Spa

   Highly affordable services are the reason people can’t get enough of this nice massage parlour. It’s just a lot of bang for the buck. Massages come in many varieties: aromatherapy, pregnancy, thai and child. There is even massage training. It’s an excellent way to recharge your batteries in the middle of touring the city. Everyone who visits seems to fall in love with Alice&rs...Read more

7. Centre De Sculpture Romane Cabestany

   4.4 (172 Votes)
   

   Sculpture

   This place is at once a museum, an education centre and an exhibition venue. The Master of Cabestany, whose works are displayed here, remains a mystery. Dedicated research has failed to unveil his identity. His works show both immense vigour and exquisite finesse. A highly interesting and informative visit. Everything you see here are casts though, not the originals.

8. Vinochope

   4.5 (318 Votes)
   

   Winery, Entertainment

   This rock music bar is becoming quite popular. There is a stage area where shows are regularly put on by various artists. They say its really meant for lovers of wine and beer. The drinks are usually served with a delicious helping of tapas. The prices of the drinks are highly affordable. There is also a terrace if you feel like popping out for a quick breath of fresh air. The décor blen...Read more

9. Maison Quinta

   4.5 (262 Votes)
   

   Shopping Center

   This may be the best place to purchase a genuine Catalan souvenir. It is an interior décor shop, set into a traditional Catalanian mansion. All the items displayed in the 900 square metre exhibition area here were personally chosen by the curator – Francoise Quinta. You’ll find furniture and fixtures, tableware, cultural items, linen, glassware and every other kind of gift im...Read more

10. O'shannon Pub

    

    Pubs, Adults

    This typical Irish pub, without which European towns seem quite incomplete, serves up excellent whiskey and beer for cheap. It is nearly always lively, has a wonderfully warm atmosphere. Pop, rock or metal music strikes up in the evening. Stepping in immediately makes you feel like you’ve stepped into Ireland.

11. Casa Xanxo

    3.9 (337 Votes)
    

    Museum

    Bernat Xanxo was a wealthy local cloth merchant in the 16th century. This is his carefully preserved Gothic home. On the ground floor, there is a garden, and a vaulted room. On the first floor is a ceremonial room. Of particular interest are the friezes depicting the seven deadly sins and scenes from hell.

12. Musee Des Poupees Bella

    

    Museum

    The fascinating, educational, and slightly creepy museum is dedicated to about 500 dolls, and their manufacture. This includes explanations of hair implantation, speaking devices, hair creation, clothes creation, and boxing methods. There are also posters and photographs of artists and actors for some reason.

13. Fort Del Serrat D'en Vaquer

    3.8 (205 Votes)
    

    Educational Site, Historical Site, Archaeological Site , Fort

    This is the highest hill on the plain of Rousillon. From here you have a 360 degree panorama of the plains. This is also an archaeological site. Fossils as old as 4.5 million years old were found here, including those of monkeys, bears, saber-toothed cat, the little horse, lynx, rhinoceros, and elephants… as well the largest turtle known to have existed on earth (see it’s moulding ...Read more

14. Museum D'histoire Naturelle

    4.3 (328 Votes)
    

    Museum, Educational Site, Archaeological Site

    Most of the exhibits here revolve around rare or extinct animals of the Eastern Pyrenees and cover birds, mammals and sea life and human fossils. There is also an African ethnological collection, an Egyptian mummy in a sarcophagus. The mineral collection is particularly beautiful. Also see a molding of a fossil the largest turtle ever known to have existed, that was found in the nearby hill Ser...Read more

15. Notre Dame Des Anges

    

    Church, Historical Site, Cathedral

    The history of this building cannot be separated from that of the city. Once, it was an important Franciscan monastery, a great Gothic hall built on the order of Majorcan Kings. It was turned into a military hospital in the 19th century, at which time its chapel was dedicated to Our Lady of the Angels. The monument, which had retained its historical beauty, was then decorated with allegories of...Read more

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