Perpignan (Perpinyà in catalan) is the capital of the department of Pyrénées-Orientales, the Northern Catalonia part of France.

Travel to Perpignan - Visa Requirements

By car

  • Autoroute A9, from north (France) and south (Spain)
  • D 914 (ex RN114)
  • From Andorra, N116.

Flights and airtickets to Perpignan

  • Regular line from Paris (Paris - Orly Sud): 5 planes/ day. (Air France)
  • From Manchester, England, use BMIbaby [1] for cheap flights
  • From London Stansted airport - daily flights, use Ryanair (www.ryanair.com) for cheap flights
  • From Charleroi/Brussels (daily flight), use Ryanair (www.ryanair.com) for cheap flights
  • From Birmingham (daily flight) & Southampton (3 flights/week), use Flybe (www.flybe.com) for cheap flights

Shuttle Airport/Perpignan downtown (4,50 euros) : 04 68 52 60 70

By train

  • Perpignan is served by the TGV and the IdTGV. Perpignan-Paris: 5h. soon: Perpignan-Barcelona: 1h.

From Girona, Spain, use FROGBUS.com [3] for express bus service from Girona airport to Perpignan From Girona, Spain, use Renfe [4] for trains to Cerbere. From Cerbere to Perpignan use sncf [5]

Buses to Perpignan

  • Eurolines : 04 68 34 11 46 - 10, avenue du Général de Gaulle (close to the railway station); www.eurolines.fr

Tours and Getting around Perpignan

Perpignan tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • The cathedral of St Jean was begun in 1324 and finished in 1509.
  • The 13th century castle of the kings of Majorca sits on the high citadel, surrounded by ramparts, reinforced for Louis XI and Charles V, which were updated in the 17th century by Louis XIV's military engineer Vauban.

Perpignan city tours

Musée de l'aviation - created in 1976 by Mr NOETTINGER , this museum located at "Mas Palégry" gathers planes , models and hundreds of original pieces. Open from Monday afternoon to Saturday from April 1st to October 31st.

Perpignan souvenirs and shopping

Perpignan Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Perpignan nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Perpignan cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Budget

  • Premiere Classe Perpignan, Chemin Du Mas Palegry Rn9, ☎ 0 892 707 134(fax: 33 (0)4 68 54 24 24), [6]. checkin: 13:30-0:00; checkout: 11:00-11:30. EUR 34-47.  
  • Best Hotel Perpignan, 900, Avenue D'espagne, [7]. checkin: 15:00-22:00; checkout: 7:00-12:00. EUR 45-60.  
  • Mas Camps, D117, Maury(2km after you leave Estagel directly on the D117), ☎ 04 68 29 10 77(web@mascamps.com, fax: 00 44 870 123 1690), [8]. checkin: 15:00-22:00; checkout: 8:00-11:00. EUR 34-70.  
  • Tropic, Route D'Opoul. checkin: 0:00-0:00; checkout: 11:00-0:00. EUR 35-51.  
  • Victoria, 57 Avenue Maréchal Joffre. checkin: 16:00-20:00; checkout: 11:00-11:00. EUR 44-62.  
  • Hotel Aragon, 17 Avenue Gilbert Brutus, [9]. checkin: 14:00-0:00; checkout: 0:00-11:00. EUR 45-64.  
  • Comfort Inn Perpignan Aéroport, Avenue Du Languedoc Espace Polygone.. checkin: 12:00-0:00; checkout: 0:00-12:00. EUR 48-84.  
  • Campanile Perpignan, 12 Rue Alphonse Laveran, Lot. Porte D'espagne. checkin: 16:00-23:00; checkout: 0:00-11:00. EUR 49-70.  

Mid-range

  • Arcantis Hotel Mondial, 40 boulevard Clémenceau, ☎ 33 (0)4 68 34 23 45(fax: 33 (0)4 68 34 55 07), [10]. checkin: 14:00-0:00; checkout: 0:00-12:00. EUR 53-80.  
  • Hotel De France, 26 Quai Sadi Carnot. checkin: 14:00-0:00; checkout: 11:00-12:00. EUR 45-70.  
  • Hôtel New Christina, 51 Cours Lassus. checkin: 17:00-0:00; checkout: 0:00-12:00. EUR 60-100.  
  • Kyriad Perpignan Centre, 8, Boulevard Wilson. checkin: 16:00-23:00; checkout: 0:00-11:00. EUR 69-95.  
  • PV-Holidays Port La Nouvelle +33 1 58 21 55 84, Located between Narbonne and Perpignan and just a matter of minutes from the Spanish border. Also a car-free residence. Has at least 15km of sandy beaches (1.2km). On-site activities, include two large swimming pools, three tennis courts, table tennis, a multi-sports area, sailing, cycling and a children's playground.
  • P&V Résidence Maeva Port Argelès +33 1 58 21 55 84, Argelès-sur-Mer is one of the major seaside resorts in the south of France (300 days of sunshine per year). The old and lively Catalan village is built around its church, and museum.Has private swimming pool, near the yachting marina, between sea and mountain, in the Port Argelès district. Located between two sand beaches

Splurge

  • Villa Duflot, Rond Point Albert Donnezan, Serrat Den Vaquer, ☎ +33 (0)4 68 56 67 67(contact@villa-duflot.com, fax: 33 (0)4 68 56 54 05), [11]. checkin: 15:00-0:00; checkout: 12:00-12:00. You'll need a car since it's on the edge of the city among local highways.EUR 120-160.  

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