Perpignan South France
Perpignan, capital of the Pyrenees Orientals. At the crossroads of Spain and Andorra. Border city, one side the Western Mediterranean coast the other the highest mountains of French Pyrenees. Boasting 2500 hours of sunshine, Salvador Dali saw Perpignan as the 'Centre of the World'. A Catalan culture due to the proximity to Spain.
During the 10th to 12th century Perpignan was the capital of French Catalonia. Being the largest Catalan city after Barcelona and Lleida. Palace des Rois ceiling is painted with a shower of gold stars. From the tour de Homage you have great views over Perpignan and can even see Spain
Today modern, cosmopolitan, popular tourist location attracting visitors to its Mediterranean sandy beaches and picturesque Canal du Midi.
Restaurants serve traditional Catalan dishes with plenty of fresh Mediterranean sea food delights. Accommpanied with fine French wines of Languedoc Roussillon.
Places to visit in Perpignan South France- Palace of the Kings of Majorca : Oldest in France
- St Jean Baptiste Cathedral : Origin dates back to the 10th century
- Hyacinth Rigaud museum : 13th Century Art to present day
- Loge de Mer : Made of river stones
- Castillet museum : Former prison
- Qui Vauban : Canal du Midi
- Car Rental Perpignan
