Things to do in Perpignan: the must-see sights

Guide · Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie · 6 places to discover

Former capital of the Kingdom of Majorca at the gateway to Catalonia, Perpignan combines a royal palace, ramparts and Iberian influences under the Roussillon sun. Here are the places not to miss.

Looking for things to do in Perpignan, places to visit near Perpignan or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.

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The 6 must-see places in Perpignan

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Palace of the Kings of Majorca Must-see

A 13th-century royal fortress overlooking the city, residence of the Kings of Majorca before its annexation to France.

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Le Castillet Must-see

A 14th-century pink-brick fortified gate, symbol of Perpignan, housing the Casa Pairal, a museum of Catalan traditions.

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Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral

A southern Gothic cathedral home to the famous Dévôt Christ, a deeply moving medieval sculpture.

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Loge de Mer

A former medieval commercial court in Catalan Gothic architecture, now a restaurant right in the city centre.

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The Campo Santo of Perpignan

The largest surviving cloister-cemetery in France, a 14th-century Gothic courtyard of surprising calm.

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Promenade des Platanes

A shaded avenue with early-20th-century Art Deco fountains, a pleasant walk in the heart of the city.

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