Perpignan

Discover Perpignan and the surrounding area during your holidays

For your holidays in the south, set off to discover the Pyrénées-Orientales by booking a Clévacances rental in Perpignan. The capital of French Catalonia, Perpignan is also a university town and a city of art and history that will win you over with its contrasts and gentle way of life. Steeped in cultures and lifestyles of many different origins, the city of Perpignan Perpignan looks to Spain and the Orient. A former fortress, adorned with warmly-coloured houses, it is home to neighbourhoods of very specific communities. Plane trees and palm trees grow side by side along Perpignan's main avenues. Between land, sea and mountains, the landscapes vary from one end of the Pyrénées-Orientales department to the other, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and overlooked by the imposing Massif du Canigou. In spring, you can admire cherry, peach and almond trees in bloom, a veritable spectacle of pink and white. With family or friends, settle into one of our many holiday rentals to discover the charm of Perpignan for a night or a longer stay.

Activities to do near Perpignan

For history buffs, there are some unmissable monuments to admire, such as the Palais des Rois de Majorque, the Loge de Mer or the Hôtel Pams, not forgetting the Castillet (former city gate and prison, now the emblem of Perpignan). Take a diversion to the superb Cathédrale St-Jean-le-Baptiste and the Campo Santo, and finish your visit at the Musée Hyacinthe Rigaud, where you can admire ceramics and paintings from the 12th century to the present day. Perpignan is a festive town, with many festivities including the Sardana (traditional Catalan dance), Sant-Jordi and Semana Santa. Perpignan puts Catalan cuisine in the spotlight with a wide and varied choice of restaurants: traditional cuisine, gourmet cuisine, tapas bars - there are plenty of opportunities to sample the local specialities. The "singing" names include "boles de Picolat", "escalivade", "cargolade", "ollada", "aïoli" for the savoury side, and "bougnettes" or "bras de gitan" (rolled cake) for the sweet side. Catalans are known for their joie de vivre and conviviality, which is reflected in the multitude of bars on offer: tapas bars, lounges, sushis, piano bars, pubs… Wine lovers will delight in the wine shops and bars, offering a range of local appellations: Côtes du Roussillon, Collioure, Banyuls, Muscat de Rivesaltes… For your next holiday in the south, Perpignan and its riches await you! Book a Clévacances rental and leave with complete confidence!